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New coffee shop creates employment opportunities for people with disabilities
Including people with disabilities in the workplace is crucial to building community, one advocate said.
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New data show young SC voters could have big impact the presidential election
It’s unclear how they’ll vote, but there has been a surge in young people’s voter registrations in South Carolina this year.
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Richland One, no longer at a crossroads, approves crossing guard contract
Richland One crossing guards returned to schools this week after the school board approved a contract. School started 29 days ago.
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USC School of Music kicks off centennial celebration with historic performance
The school celebrates 100 years with a Koger Center performance featuring its largest ensembles.
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Recent guard arrests, detainee overdoses highlight contraband issues at Alvin S. Glenn
Alvin S. Glenn Detention Center has seen more than a dozen contraband-related officer arrests in the past year.
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Columbia students, universities face federal aid delay fallout
Free application for federal financial aid has been delayed for the second year in a row. Some students aren’t in school. Will it happen again next year?
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Sewing for Samaritans
Karen McGowan grew a childhood hobby into a skill: giving needy children overseas the gift of a new dress.
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USC’s Garnet and Black scrimmage brings good football for free
The Black Team met the Garnet Team during USC’s much-awaited Spring Game.
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Columbia music festivals look to become greener
St. Pat’s in Five Points is one of the most iconic Columbia events. Here’s how the festival cleans up after itself and how events like it can limit waste.
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South Carolina looks to crack down on drugs cut with animal tranquilizer
Xylazine, a large animal tranquilizer, is making its way into South Carolina’s illicit drug supply. But no one is sure how much is out there.
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Feel Free tonic spreads across Columbia, country, flies under public radar
Many say it’s about availability. “The dope man doesn’t take credit cards, and they do.”
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MUSC holds ‘Denim Day’ to offer awareness, support to sexual assault survivors
Several groups, including the Medical University of South Carolina, urged people to wear denim April 24 to raise awareness during Sexual Assault Awareness Month.
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