Special Reports
Black Columbia residents reconnect 55 years after being displaced
Residents were made to move in 1968 to make way for the Carolina Coliseum.
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Child sex trafficking numbers are up in SC, could get worse
The South Carolina Human Trafficking Task Force reports an increase in children identified as sex trafficking victims.
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Details for USC’s 800+ acre stadium development remain sparse
(with drone video) Others have tried and failed to develop the former farmland that sits in a floodplain.
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Will new regulations mean fewer Airbnbs in Columbia?
Many hosts have been notified they’re out of compliance with new city rules.
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Twice as many SC drivers could be using ignition interlock devices next year
Lawmakers are cracking down on drunk drivers in a state where DUI-related fatalities are consistently a problem.
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How Columbia is capturing its unique perspective on Black history
Columbia Museum of Art’s new exhibition showcases the Midlands’ Civil Rights history, including the Black business district on Columbia’s Washington Street.
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SC homeschooling gaining popularity for its adaptability
More families are choosing homeschooling for its flexible options with teaching methods, field trips and extracurricular activities.
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FAQ: How SNAP benefit changes are hitting SC households
SNAP benefits enacted during COVID have ended nationwide. At the end of March, all allotments will return to pre-COVID amounts.
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