Jonathan Vang has always loved to work outside, so he remodeled an empty building on Blossom Street to open a plant and produce shop. While the store opened in August, Vang is already looking to expand its offerings and remodel further.
As nu-grunge begins to emerge onto the Columbia music scene, meet Deprived, the USC student band trying to make a name for themselves.
The Columbia Soda City Market is a staple weekly event where artisans can sell locally-made food, goods and art. For some artists, however, the market serves as a platform to elevate their work and share their voices with the community.
The Jasper Project and author Cassie Premo Steele built a program around Steele's book Beaver Girl to promote local literature and Congaree National Park. The program included a panel where Tameria Warren spoke about the park's rich history and encouraged locals to spend more time there.
It might be July, but Pride Month doesn't have to end with this playlist. Turn up the volume to match the sweltering heat with these summer pop hits featuring artists like Chappell Roan, Charli xcx, Carly Rae Jepsen and MARINA.
All Good Books is one of the newest stores added to Columbia's local bookstore scene. The store aims to provide the community with a unique space to enjoy books as well as positively impact the area.
On June 10, the Lula Drake Wine Parlour won its first James Beard Award in the Outstanding Wine and Other Beverages Program category. The honor showcases the years of work of head sommelier Tim Gardner, chefs, bartenders and servers and exemplifies Columbia's growth in the culinary industry.
The inaugural Soda City Poetry Festival hosted workshops and panels that promoted the reading, writing and discussion of poetry. The festival was founded by the Poet Laureate of the City of Columbia, Jennifer Bartell Boykin, and funded by the Poet Laureate Fellowship granted by the Academy of American Poets and the Mellon Foundation.
Finding healthcare, clothes and jobs can be hard for transgender people. So can building community. However, some people are working to build community despite the many obstacles.
The University of South Carolina was honored as one of three colleges to win the 2024 Percussive Arts Society International Percussion Ensemble Competition. This marks USC's third win and makes it part of a distinguished group that has won the award three or more times.
Looking for something fresh for a summer picnic with a couple friends? Look no further than this sweet and refreshing cake featuring homemade whipped cream and your choice of fruit.
Bubblee Mixologist, a local event planning and bartending business in Columbia, hosted the Capital City Cocktail Competition on June 9. The event brought together bartenders and mixologists from the Southeast United States who showcased the creativity underlying cocktail-making culture.
12 Summers ago, Lana Del Rey released her debut album, "Born to Die," starting her rise to becoming one of the most influential pop artists of the 2010s. Her album is noted for its upbeat instrumentals paired with pensive lyricism. Take a listen to some tracks from the first half of this year that best encapsulate those elements.
Queer Haven Books aims to create a space where stories are celebrated, voices are amplified, and connections are made in the heart of Columbia. From its collection of stories to its community events, the store hopes to create a stronger bond across the LGBTQIA+ community.
Outfest Columbia attendees and organizers expressed concern for transgender people's livelihoods amidst restrictive legislation in South Carolina.
The South Carolina Commission of Minority Affairs held its first Minority Self-Publishing Authors Roundtable on April 18. The roundtable consisted of seven self-published minority authors who spoke about adversity they faced in the publishing industry.
The Congaree Vista Guild held its 32nd annual Artista Vista on Friday night by showcasing the work of various local artists. Many artists said they see the event as an opportunity to gather with other creators and showcase their art to the public.
