The 47th annual Jubilee 2025 Festival of Black History and Culture is a place for Black families to find appreciation in where they are from and the people who paved the way for them. The event includes a marketplace for various vendors, musical performances, food and bus tours around Columbia to educate visitors.
The USC College of Nursing and Susan Newman have begun a nursing initiative to include and diversify the nursing industry in the state of South Carolina, giving students with disabilities confidence and guidance. The first class of students will come next summer, as local partners such as Able SC, the Lexington Medical Center and Prisma Health are collaborators and recruiting students in the process.
The Art Therapy Club on USC campus thrives on the feeling and experience its members gain. From the camaraderie and peace, to the stress ball put in front of members that is art, everything else gets put on the back burner for that hour when its meets on Wednesday nights.
On Aug. 24, there were two calls made to USCPD about an active shooter at Thomas Cooper Library, which were later proven to be false. Some students shared their experiences of the event, describing large crowds running across campus.
On March 8, thrift and antique shop Feathered Nest opened in Cayce, providing a wide array of items for its customers. Vendors and the owner of the shop emphasized the uniqueness of the shop, as well as the treasure hunt that goes into finding the best items for each vendor to represent the shop and ultimately create the most potential sales.
Student artists share the various methods they use to create, produce and promote their music. Some of these include writing lyrics from the heart, doing what feels right and having a social media presence.
Award winning journalist and author Michael Harriot came to Allen University to speak on a variety of topics, ranging from those in his book, journalism obligations and systemic racism.
Elegant Essence is the first Black majorette dance group at USC, making their impact known by performing all across the USC campus. They aim to show grace through their dancing skills, as well as establish a new space for Black students and become more confident in themselves during their time at USC.
USC student and singer Katie DeMartini is on the rise, performing around the state and promoting her music, while working on new music for the future. She and her peers explain the work ethic of hers, the skills and the balance it requires between being a full-time college student.
An underground movie theatre called Babylon Kino opens its doors on Feb. 7 to the public with a showing of the 1988 film "Brain Damage." The theatre's owner and partners aim to establish personal connections with the customers and bring a home to Columbia for local filmmakers and videographers that's never been available before.
FILE — A police officer walks past several scattered items after students left in a hurry during an active shooter alert at Thomas Cooper Library on Aug. 24, 2025. Some students received minor injuries while evacuating.
On April 3 at Feathered Nest, this booth is one of the only clothing booths in the store, featuring many feminine dresses, shoes and handbags for the ladies going into the warmer months.
On April 3 at Feathered Nest, this booth shows all kinds of home decorations, including pots, flowers and Easter decorations for customers.