Students should be concerned with image, safety of campus

Recently, I was asked by a foreign exchange student if all of the cities in South Carolina were as dirty as Columbia. This was an offensive and border-line rude comment at the time, but it was easy to brush off and was easily forgotten. However, no matter if you are a native to South Carolina or not, there is no denying that this campus is not at its peak.

I'm writing on behalf of the Midlands Authority for Conventions, Sports and Tourism in response to The Daily Gamecock's, "In Our Opinion: Columbia trending up, still needs character," piece issued Wednesday, Jan. 11.

It's upsetting and very disheartening to read editorials that go against everything my team and I have worked on for so many years. Tasked with promoting the entire Columbia region, as well as being the central hub for conference, event, restaurant and entertainment information for visitors and locals alike, we strive on a daily basis to do as much as we can to connect individuals with the happenings taking place throughout their city. Some of the events may focus on families, while other focus on business-oriented conferences, but nevertheless, it's valuable information about various events taking place right here in Columbia.

Candidate discusses value of home ownership

Columbia sees no tickets in 10 months as police grapple with enforcing new law

Texting while driving has been illegal in Columbia since the end of March 2011. Surprised none of your friends have been caught and required to pay the $100 fine? This could be because police officers have not issued a single ticket in the 10 months the ban has been in effect.

Columbia Mayor Steve Benjamin gave his State of the City Address Wednesday night, and gave us some intriguing and inspiring statistics for the future of the city USC is so integrally a part of.