Coastal erosion in South Carolina
Perhaps the most visible legacy of climate change is the erosion of South Carolina’s coast, which has a direct impact on the state’s people, wildlife and future economic prosperity. Leaders along the picturesque Lowcountry are employing a variety of measures to combat the erosion as they keep a watchful eye on the state’s lucrative tourism industry.
Kristina Rackley examines the issue in a three-part series that looks at life along two of the state’s most iconic beaches, Folly and Edisto.
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...
Closing South Carolina’s education gap: Richland One programs help students reach for the stars
South Carolina’s education system has ranked 43rd in the nation since 2021, according to U.S. News & World Report. Only 33.3% of South Carolinians hold a bachelor’s degree or higher, data from the Southern Regional Education Board shows. Meanwhile, the South...
Food insecurity rises in the Midlands
Food insecurity in the Midlands is on the rise as population growth and housing costs put pressure on families. Nearly 14% of households face hunger, according to Feeding America. Harvest Hope Food Bank distributes food and resources across the Carolinas to meet the...
