Grocery shopping for families with kids often means navigating snack aisles and saying “no” to too many sweets. But for families like Katie’s, whose children stay completely dye-free, even ordinary grocery trips require...

South Carolina’s football season ended with a 4–8 record and a 28–14 loss to Clemson, leaving head coach Shane Beamer and fans frustrated and looking ahead to major changes. “I’m sick as heck about this feeling right now,”...

The shriek of the fire alarm and the sight of a fire truck pulling outside have become so common at the new off-campus apartment complex Gateway 737 that residents say they’ve stopped paying attention. Management says they will...

South Carolina is the only state in the country without a separate strangulation definition or charge, and advocates have been trying to change that for eight years.  “We are always the last one, or one of the last states to...

A Columbia non-profit is raising money to fund their initiative that aims to reduce one microclimatic effect that can be seen in parts of the Soda City. The urban heat island effect is an issue seen in cities across the country...

What may seem like just a bike repair shop for those who pass it, is actually something much bigger. Cola Town Bike Collective’s mission is a non-profit, low and no cost shop aimed at providing more access to transportation in...

Amid higher demand following the government shutdown and the holiday season approaching, Columbia food banks are stepping up with the help of high school students. Cardinal Newman High School students delivered cans to St....

Electric vehicle drivers across the state are struggling to stay charged. Across South Carolina, Tesla has a relatively large network of chargers. In the Columbia metro area, there are even some superchargers available, which...

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...

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...

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...

Every October at the University of South Carolina, a familiar tune floats across the Russell House patio. All three USC a cappella teams – The Carolina Gents, Cockapella, and the Cocktails – come together for a...

The Miss Gamecock pageant, a long-standing tradition at the University of South Carolina, has been suspended after current and former titleholders raised concerns about mismanaged funds and missing scholarship money.  Reigning...

The Diocese of Charleston is seeing significant growth, especially among its college-aged population. It is a part of a national trend, which is seeing more Gen Z individuals return to traditional values. “I think a lot of kids...

The lights spin, the music blares and the screams of excited riders fill the air.  This year’s South Carolina State Fair is giving visitors a whole new reason to hold on tight. Three new rides —The Mulligan Swing, Flash Dance...

As Halloween celebrations begin across the Midlands, local law enforcement is reminding both drivers and pedestrians to stay alert, especially in busy areas like Five Points. Corporal David Jones with the South Carolina Highway...

A South Carolina state trooper is recovering in the hospital after being hit by a vehicle during a traffic stop on Interstate 77. Trooper Mitchell Williams Jr. was struck near mile marker 9 by a driver later identified as Alex...

A boat rental company on Lake Murray purchased a hot tub boat to try and reach more customers during the winter. Lake Murray Boat Rentals is owned by Scott Simon, and while business is great in the summer, their sales cool down...

Sumter Speedway, a local dirt track, hosts races almost every Saturday night from March through October. However, it’s one of the few raceways in South Carolina that remains open. Tracks such as Myrtle Beach Speedway,...

Within Mexican culture, and across much of the Hispanic community, families honor their loved ones through Día de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead.  The tradition holds that at midnight on Oct. 31, the gates of heaven open and...