Behind the fence: A look at South Carolina’s prisons
For decades, officials with the Department of Corrections have coped with a growing prison population amid budget cutbacks and staff shortages, particularly amid its prison guard ranks. Now, against the backdrop of an horrendous April riot that left seven inmates dead and multiple others injured, corrections chief Bryan Stirling says the agency is making changes, working to empty prisons of non-violent offenders and help those men and women become productive members of society. South Carolina’s effort mirror that of other states and the federal government working to end an era of mass incarceration.
T. Michael Boddie, Rebecca Brennan and Rachel Pittman examine the issues surrounding adult and juvenile prisoners in a four-part series.
Seniors face rising rent, struggle to balance needs
Barriers to affordable housing force seniors to choose between necessities.
UCS students soft launch the new Finlay Park with sundown concert
The senior Sports Entertainment majors worked all semester to bring their Downtown @ Sundown concert to life.
USC celebrates this year’s Homecoming
For more than a century, though, USC’s festivities weren’t football centered.
Digging deeper into the South Carolina Underground Film Festival
The festival fosters community and collaboration through film, organizers say.
Finlay Park ready for grand reopening
The downtown Columbia park will open Saturday with a ceremony, followed by the Jam Room Music Festival.
Columbia unites to celebrate Korean culture
Families of all backgrounds ate, danced and learned the customs of Koreans at the Korean festival.
Manhattan Pie brings a taste of New York to Columbia
The new restaurant sells big slices for low prices.
PAALS brings hope, healing to the Midlands
The organization trains service dogs to help those with a variety of disabilities.
Homeless No More keeps families together while helping them rebuild
At Homeless No more, families experiencing crisis find more than a place to sleep; they find stability, community and a chance to rebuild their lives. The organization operates two shelters: the St. Lawerence Place transitional shelter, where families can stay up to...
18th annual Greek Trick-or-Treat
USC’s Greek Village hosted its 18th annual Trick-or-Treat event on Tuesday, Oct. 28, welcoming families from across Columbia for a night filled with candy, costumes and community spirit. The event gives local children a safe place to celebrate Halloween while allowing...
