I’m not really fearful anymore,” Mary Wood told me. Wood, 49, doesn’t dodge uncomfortable topics. But I’m unsure how much to ...

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Head down to the SC Statehouse for the annual “Capital City Fireworks” display. Several roads around the Main Street area in ...

Lexington’s restaurant scene is always changing, with new restaurants opening and old favorites slipping away. What can we look forward to in 2026? More big changes, of course, especially downtown.

I’m not really fearful anymore,” Mary Wood told me. Wood, 49, doesn’t dodge uncomfortable topics. But I’m unsure how much to credit this claim. Over dinner in late November at ...

The restaurant and retail scene in the Columbia and Lexington area is ever-changing, and a number of businesses bid farewell ...

Continuing the holiday festivities. People in Columbia celebrated the third day of Kwanzaa on Sunday afternoon.

RJ May’s arrest and political downfall, the growth of BullStreet, a busy SC death chamber and Rush’s Frygate scandal. Here ...

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With a gorgeous waterfall and a national forest nearby, this surprisingly affordable South Carolina city is perfect for an ...

Rising rent and barriers to accessibility in Columbia housing takes its toll on seniors as SNAP benefits also rollback. With ...

The Columbia and Lexington area saw a wave of new restaurants, stores, bars, supermarkets and more open their doors in 2025. Here’s a look.