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...

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...

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...

A drink called Feel Free is popping up in communities across South Carolina. For a truck driver or anyone else who’s on the road as much as Tyler Smith, Feel Free can be everywhere in sight.  “At every truck stop, almost, at...

Columbia’s largest food bank is busier than ever. Federally funded food benefits, known as SNAP, are expected to end by the end of the month, due to the government shutdown.  “We’re really anticipating a crisis-level of need in...

After funding for SNAP benefits ran out on Nov. 1, the Trump administration declared that money from the Agriculture Department’s Contingency’s Fund will support SNAP payments through November. This fund does not have enough...

A local 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...

In South Carolina, it is currently illegal to tattoo someone above the neck. Some would agree that this law is a bit outdated. Others would say it is justified. What people cannot argue about, however, is the effect it has on...

When Addison Inabnit and her roommates started hearing meows outside their Columbia home last year, they didn’t think much of it. Stray cats are a common sight around their house. But these cries sounded different. “Right here...