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Study shows improvement in college students’ anxiety, mental health

by Sencere Rice | Dec 9, 2025

University students have struggled with their mental health, but studies show improvements since 2022.

Seniors face rising rent, struggle to balance needs

by Olivia Sisson | Nov 14, 2025

Barriers to affordable housing force seniors to choose between necessities.

USC students look for help as basic needs skyrocket to unprecedented levels

by Morgan Kozak | Oct 8, 2025

The Gamecock CommUnity Shop offers food, toiletries and clothes.

SC confronts worsening nursing shortage along with a growing demand for care 

by Madison Rousculp | Apr 30, 2025

South Carolina is struggling to keep pace with the urgent demand for qualified nurses.

South Carolina restaurant inspections undergo changes

by Madison Rousculp | Apr 24, 2025

South Carolina restaurants face tougher, more frequent inspections after a state agency shift.

From USC potlucks to local restaurant menus, plant-based eating gains ground in Columbia

by Madison Rousculp | Apr 24, 2025

More people are trying it for better health, helping the planet and enjoying new flavors.

Doctors urge students to get the flu vaccine, despite misconceptions

by Morgan Dunn and Elizabeth West | Feb 6, 2025

The flu virus has spread rapidly through the state of South Carolina. Many students resistance to getting the vaccine has worsened this problem and doctors urge students to start receiving the vaccine.

Number of uninsured soon to rise dramatically. Free clinics are prepping now

by Sydney Zulywitz | Nov 18, 2024

Clinics are training future healthcare workers to look holistically and be kind.

Columbia group pushes for looser regulations on native lawns

by Macaila Bogle | Oct 28, 2024

Some Columbia residents cultivate unique lawns that are beneficial to South Carolina’s native wildlife. These residents are working together to change an ordinance that penalizes them for their commitment to the environment.