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New koala arrives at Riverbanks Zoo; the reason might surprise you
by Chloe Castain | Dec 4, 2024
COLUMBIA, S.C.- Meet 13-year-old Milo the Koala. He’s the Riverbanks Zoo’s newest addition, coming from Zoo Miami. But the reason he was brought here might not be what you expected. “We are hoping to start a new family,” said...
Read MoreSouth Carolina among deadliest states for motorcycle crashes
by Bridget Bruchalski | Nov 13, 2024
COLUMBIA, S.C. — Curtis Miles never considered himself a “stepdad” to Stevie. They were as close as could be. “I don’t even like the word stepdad. Steven and I became very good friends,” he said. Miles watched Stevie grow from a...
Read MoreA Columbia filmmaker shares her battle with sickle cell
by Courtney Hollmon | Oct 29, 2024
The Carolina Band is fine-tuning and fundraising for its trip to NYC
by Violet Raftery | Oct 29, 2024
COLUMBIA, S.C. – With Thanksgiving just one month away, USC’s Carolina Band is running out of time to fine-tune its performance – and raise the funds to get there. For the first time ever, the University of South Carolina’s band...
Read MoreColumbia’s hotel shortage may impact future big events
by Thomas Johnson | Oct 25, 2024
COLUMBIA, S.C – In 2019, Columbia made history by hosting a portion of the March Madness tournament, bringing excitement and a big economic impact to the city. However, despite the event’s success, Columbia faces a...
Read MoreMore Gen-Z students enrolling in trade schools, helping fill a skilled worker shortage
by Zane Heinlein | Oct 24, 2024
COLUMBIA, S.C. – Vocational-focused community colleges in South Carolina and nationwide are seeing an increase in admissions. Enrollment boost According to The National Student Clearinghouse, enrollment grew 16% in trade...
Read MoreThe South Carolina State Fair pig races; never boar-ing!
by Chloe Castain | Oct 11, 2024
COLUMBIA, S.C.- If you have been to the South Carolina State Fair, you would know that it is infamous for its pig racing and swimming shows. Fairgoer Josh Dworjanyn says the Swifty Swine Swimming and Racing Pig Show is an event...
Read MoreHurricane Helene leaves hotels in Columbia swamped with locals and out-of-towners
by Haley Rimmel | Oct 10, 2024
COLUMBIA, S.C.-The Courtyard by Marriott is just one of the downtown hotels experiencing an unexpected surge in bookings, as people seek shelter from the impacts of Hurricane Helene. One couple staying at the hotel said, “We...
Read MoreColumbia community continues cleanup post-Hurricane Helene
by Bridget Bruchalski | Oct 10, 2024
COLUMBIA, S.C. – As Florida braces for the impact of Hurricane Milton, concerns are rising over debris left behind by Hurricane Helene, worried that it could turn into flying hazards, putting homes and lives at risk. Cleanup...
Read MoreSouth Carolina dairy farmers face rising prices, lower profits and concerns for the future
by Zane Heinlein | Oct 10, 2024
COLUMBIA, S.C. – Dairy farmers nationwide and in South Carolina are struggling to turn high profits and sustain their businesses. The net income for farmers has dropped 23% since 2022, according to the Farm Bureau....
Read MoreLinemen push forward in Aiken’s power restoration effort
by Bridget Bruchalski | Oct 9, 2024
AIKEN COUNTY, S.C. – Aiken and Edgefield counties are still in the recovery process just over a week since Hurricane Helene has passed through the Carolinas. Downed power lines, fallen trees and crushed homes have become a...
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