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A ‘community full of love’ in purple, green and gold

by Hailey Cunningham | Mar 3, 2026

Columbia residents gathered at City Roots urban farm as the Mardi Gras festival and Valentine’s Day coincided for the first time.

Souper Bowl: The kids are more than alright

by Hailey Cunningham | Feb 19, 2026

Local church makes a national impact with the help of students.

SNAP shutdown highlights food insecurity, strong sense of community

by Miles Shea | Nov 11, 2025

As federal food assistance is denied to families, the community has come together.

Pulling a firetruck for kids with cancer raises more than $60,000

by Calleen Soper | Mar 24, 2025

USC equestrians, healthcare workers and kids themselves show up to raise awareness and money for research.

Mardi Gras Columbia remembers Tom Hall

by Elizabeth West | Mar 6, 2025

Musicians and festival organizers take time to reflect one of its co-founders as Mardi Gras Columbia celebrated its 15th anniversary.

Local charity falls victim to online scam

by Lily Higgins and Tyuanna Williams | Feb 6, 2025

Online payment apps are causing trouble for organizations and individuals.

Columbia soccer trainer’s charity work links South Carolina, Kenya

by Wade Rainey | Jan 25, 2023

The game of soccer has provided David Kenga with many unique opportunities. Now, he’s trying to provide those same opportunities to underprivileged youth, from Columbia to Kenya.

Columbia Greek Festival back in full swing after COVID

by Caity Pitvorec | Sep 15, 2022

Columbia’s 35th annual Greek Festival began Thursday. Record-breaking crowds are expected as the festival is finally returning to normal.

The Lotus Alliance helps incarcerated mothers, provides doulas

by Michaela Catoe | Nov 5, 2021

The Lotus Alliance, a Columbia-based charity organization, aims to help incarcerated expectant mothers by providing doulas to assist before, during and after they give birth.