USC students look for help as basic needs skyrocket to unprecedented levels
The Gamecock CommUnity Shop offers food, toiletries and clothes.
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Midlands retailers tackle rising shoplifting rates
Rates are on the rise. What can a business do?
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Egg suppliers take precautions as bird flu spreads
The bird flu has changed the way people buy eggs.
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College students struggle with aftereffects of inflation
The peak of inflation has passed, but it left prices high for college students struggling with the cost of living.
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How ColaKicks is bringing ‘sneakerhead’ culture to Columbia, USC students
ColaKicks makes its impact in Five Points and among students through sneakers.
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A lost art: Ed’s Editions keeps literary traditions alive through rare books
This locally owned bookstore has sold rare and historic books for more than 20 years.
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Columbia businesses work together in shared storefronts
Throwback Outpost uses its shared space to save money. Other spaces shared by businesses, such as the NoMA Warehouse, use theirs to launch new businesses.
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Locally owned businesses use social media to grow audience
Businesses in Five Points and on Main and Devine streets use social media to market their products.
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Retail employees see a less chaotic Black Friday
Fewer doorbusters, floating employees and dispersed crowds made for an easier shopping day for Midlands stores.
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Is it wrong to think that Cyber Monday is the new Black Friday?
Where’s the money going — and when?
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Development brings luxury living, new shops to Devine Street
A new luxury housing development and two new businesses are coming to Devine Street in Columbia.
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Coffee shop coming to century-old Columbia landmark
A new coffee shop is heading to one of Columbia’s most historic buildings on Gervais Street.
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