Columbia's relocated Barnes & Noble is hoping to bring locals a fresh perspective on the store through its layout and displays. The hope is that the store, which opened on March 6, will be more personalized for community members, employees at the location said.
Female business owners aren't always given the respect or recognition they deserve. These women face frequent pushback from peers and a lack of representation in local politics. But many have shared the ways in which they've overcome professional challenges and found support within the Columbia community.
NoMa Warehouse and Davis Architecture make the nice list this year by hosting a gingerbread house competition to benefit Rapid Shelter Columbia. Judges evaluated participants on criteria including appearance and creativity, and more than 330 visitors voted on their favorite.
The College of Information and Communications hosted Mandy Matney for “An Evening of True Sunlight with Mandy Matney” at the Joseph F. Rice School of Law on Monday. Matney discussed her process for writing the book, "Blood On Their Hands: Murder, Corruption, and the Fall of the Murdaugh Dynasty," and the process that led to breaking the case.
"Dracula: Ballet With A Bite" marched into the Koger center over Halloweekend as it has since 1991. The ballet includes the dark, gory and seductive aspects of Dracula with a modern twist and a performative flair.
Local witchcraft store, The Witching Hour, is looking to help customers become more confident in their spiritual skills while also removing the stigma surrounding practicing magic. Owner Kara Smalley opened the store in April 2022, and has since grown and built relationships with members of the Columbia community.