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Almost all SC surface water bodies contain ‘...
By Jacob Phillips | Apr 20, 2023
Lake Murray’s park is back and open to the p...
By P.J. Williams | Apr 18, 2023
Economy places increased burden on horse owners an...
By Lauren Leibman | Apr 14, 2023
Open Studios Columbia welcomes the public into art...
By Margaret Walker | Mar 30, 2023
Columbia’s antique stores offer unique and s...
By Taylor Kaye Beltz | Mar 29, 2023
A Lexington Starbucks closes amid nationwide strike timed to popular promotion
by Sydney Dunlap | Nov 17, 2023
Employees walked out of the Saluda Pointe Starbucks as part of a nationwide strike for better working conditions.
Read MoreCayce mayor wins fifth term. Longtime incumbent councilman forced into runoff
by Win Hammond | Nov 7, 2023
Newcomer Byron Thomas pushed Skip Jenkins into a runoff by about 5 votes.
Read MoreLexington prepares Old Mill Pond trail to be a community hot spot again
by Madelyn Weston | Sep 29, 2023
Old Mill Pond is still empty. But officials are making progress on the nearby walking trail.
Read MoreSeed Sanctuary in Richland opens new location, expands mail program
by Taylor Kaye Beltz | Mar 16, 2023
The seed supplier hands out seeds for free to promote sustainability and home gardening.
Read MoreA top-rope dive into the world of local professional wrestling
by Raymond Escoto | Mar 14, 2023
Professional wrestling is more than just World Wrestling Entertainment. Learn about the independent circuit and Columbia’s own wrestling promotion: Palmetto Championship Wrestling.
Read MoreColumbia’s Comet advocates for more accessibility
by Hanna Schatteman | Mar 3, 2023
Transportation is a key concern for many people with disabilities. The Comet bus system offers programs to help people with disabilities and people over 65 travel throughout the community.
Read MorePickleball fever and its dedicated community hit the Midlands
by Taylor Kaye Beltz | Mar 2, 2023
Pickleball is growing quickly in the Midlands as people come together to play one of the fastest growing sports in the United States.
Read MoreWhat if the Damar Hamlin situation happened at a Midlands high school?
by Dylan Jackson and Jacob Phillips | Feb 16, 2023
The stricken NFL player’s injury sent shockwaves through all levels of football. How would Midlands high schools handle a life or death scenario?
Read MoreWith a baby joey, Riverbanks Zoo continues to see success in koala breeding program
by Taylor Kaye Beltz and Bridget Frame | Jan 20, 2023
Riverbanks Zoo and Gardens has welcomed a new joey named Kirra, the beginning of the third generation of koalas at Riverbanks.
Read MoreAI in the classroom: How do SC educators feel about ChatGPT?
by Noah Hale and Dylan Knichel | Jan 20, 2023
South Carolina school districts have yet to ban ChatGPT as some schools across the country move to ban the program.
Read MorePortion of US 1 in Lexington County named after fallen trooper: ‘It’s been a long time coming’
by Tyler Fedor | Nov 18, 2022
Trooper First Class Robert P. Perry’s family filled half the room during a ceremony to unveil signage designating a stretch of U.S. 1 in his honor.
Read MoreOn the ground with voters and poll workers on Election Day
by Caleb Bozard and Julia Goulet | Nov 10, 2022
The Carolina News and Reporter’s election team asked voters who and what brought them out to the polls for the midterms. Here’s what they said.
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