Come out to Gardening Day in Granby Park on May 11th from 10 AM to 1 PM for an educational planting day!
Learn about and practice some great community gardening methods!
Marley Bassett
I am a student journalist who is currently a junior at the University of South Carolina. I work as the assistant news editor for The Daily Gamecock, freelance reporter for the Lexington County Chronicle and as an intern for Watershed Consulting Group.
The Catch-up: Cayce Elementary holds 4th Unified Day
Cayce Elementary held their 4th Unified Day this past week.
Efforts ramp up across South Carolina to ban DEI programs, books in higher education, public K-12 schools
The state of South Carolina has seen a simultaneous effort to ban diversity, equity and inclusion programs at higher education institutes as well as books at the K-12 level of education within the past year.
Student Body President Patton Byars uses campus memories to help fuel passion for role: 'It means a lifetime'
Student Body President Patton Byars knew from the moment it came time to pick a college that there was no other school for him but USC.
The Catch-up: Lexington Mental Health Center to partner with West Columbia, Cayce Police Departments for new program
The Lexington County Mental Health Center recently announced a partnership with the West Columbia and Cayce Police Department to have a mental health professional from the center work alongside police officers in the two departments.
S.C. Senate passes bipartisan proposal to decrease sales of illegal e-cigarettes
In light of increased numbers of e-cigarettes being confiscated from school-aged children, the South Carolina Senate has passed a bipartisan proposal that aims to crack down on the number of illegal cigarettes being marketed toward children.
Living, Working, Eating, and Thriving in the Mill District
The historic Mill District is located in the heart of Columbia, SC, and offers convenient access to unique living options, established local businesses, and great things to do! Below are some of the highlights of living, working, eating, and thriving in the Mill District.
Students return to fountain for third women’s basketball title celebration: 'Once in a lifetime college memory’
The buzzer sounded, signifying the end of the 2024 NCAA Women’s Basketball Championship game, and the Thomas Cooper Library fountain became a sea of garnet and black.
Two Lexington County sheriff candidates discuss issues with crime, leadership
Two out of the four candidates running for Lexington County sheriff appeared at an event hosted by Lexington County Republicans on Thursday, March 28 to answer questions and hear concerns from local citizens.
The Catch-up: Public Service Commission announces public hearings in Dominion Energy case
The South Carolina Public Service Commission recently released a schedule of public hearings in the Dominion Energy South Carolina case.
The case is focused on Dominion Energy’s authority to “adjust and increase its retail electric rate schedules, tariffs and terms and conditions,” according to the press release.
The case is focused on Dominion Energy’s authority to “adjust and increase its retail electric rate schedules, tariffs and terms and conditions,” according to the press release.
Unveiling the Historic Charm of the Mill District
Nestled in the southwest corner of downtown Columbia lies the historic Mill District. Originally the home of four different textile mills, the mill district is now a bustling area .
Patton Byars will become next student body president
Patton Byars will become the next student body president, the elections commissioner announced on Wednesday.
Student Government executive panel: Candidates discuss platforms, running unopposed
Student Government's executive candidates hosted a panel on Wednesday in which they discussed their goals for their terms if they are to be elected.
Sole candidate for speaker of the student senate aspires to serve all students
Second-year nursing student Maura Hamilton wants to reach and serve all of USC's student body if she is elected as speaker of the student senate.
Biden speaks at SC's First in the Nation dinner ahead of upcoming presidential primary election
President Joe Biden spoke at the South Carolina Democratic Party's "First in the Nation" dinner in Columbia, SC on Jan. 27, 2024.
Vice President Kamala Harris speaks on voting, social justice at King Day at the Dome
Vice President Kamala Harris visited Columbia on January 15 for Columbia's 24th annual King Day at the Dome.