Heroes in Blue calls for compassion, empathy on anniversary of officer’s death
It has been almost two years since Forest Acres police officer Greg Alia was killed on duty, and his widow, Kassy Alia,... Read More
Hall of Horrors reopens in West Columbia, adds terrifying new zombie maze
The floorboards tremble beneath you as you slowly move through dark corridors filled with tangled spider webs, holding your breath. You gulp... Read More
“I Felt Like I Was Nothing”: Savvy Foods’ owner opens up about struggles with mental illness
As the founding president and chef at both Yellow Dog Barbecue and Savvy Foods, the hats Will Lacey wears are not limited... Read More
The Thinking Belle: Take a Walk with Me
Broken arms, black eyes, busted lips, sprained wrists, a bruised neck, clumps of hair missing from my scalp—this was the uniform I... Read More
Big Something Interviewed Live from Music Farm
In recent years, alternative rockers Big Something have played at Jake’s, Five Points Pub, and New Brooklyn Tavern, but this past Thursday... Read More
Bring on the eclipse: Local law enforcement, EMS, fire departments ready for anticipated one million tourists
This weekend, Columbia may host over seven times its normal population, as a total solar eclipse passes over what NASA has deemed... Read More
Event recap: Envision Columbia Women’s Summit
This Tuesday, Councilwoman Tameika Isaac Devine hosted the Envision Columbia Women’s Summit at the Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center. “The purpose of the... Read More
Rethinking “nonprofit”: New conference opens discussion for charitable organizations
A new regional event seeks to change the idea that nonprofit organizations cannot create their own revenue streams. On Wednesday, Sept. 13,... Read More
The American Odyssey: Nickelodeon Theater highlights the darkness and mystique of America’s open road with summer film series
As I sat upstairs during Nickelodeon Theater’s Sunday matinee screening of Badlands, I found myself shifting uncomfortably in my seat. There is... Read More
The real Southern hot spot: Eight unique cocktails you can’t get outside of downtown Columbia, S.C.
With the University of South Carolina sprawling throughout much of downtown Columbia, it has become too easy to label the city as... Read More