(Walmart workers work to stock a new shipment of water as shoppers load up their carts in preparation for Hurricane Irma in 2017.) South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster has declared that South Carolina is under a "State of Emergency" in preparation for Tropical Storm Debby. First, what does "State of Emergency" even mean? A "State of Emergency" sim...

A painting by artist Karl Larsen sits on display during Farther: An Exhibition. If you missed Farther: an Exhibition I feel bad for you son, I had 99 problems but having fun wasn't one. Farther was more than an art show, it was an experience. It featured over 20 artists united by the one and only SaBrina MF Jeffcoat doing what they do best. The...

The Confederate Flag flies on a temporary flag pole in the lawn of the South Carolina State house during the SC Third Annual Flag Raising event held on July 10, 2018. We all know the drill by now, a hand full of supporters, a handful of protesters and the sun. It's a formula that has worked for 3 years running and I don't see it changing, that i...

The Brookland Beach Bash took place on Saturday, July 7, 2018 at the West Columbia Riverwalk Park and Amphitheater and was an event that championed the idea of bringing the beach to Columbia for those who don’t want to travel to the coast. It featured many free activities that one could find in a beach environment without having to worry about shar...

Faces of Soda City Name: Isaac Coakley Age: 57 Homeless Time: 7 Months In need of? Work Boots (11 1/2), Work Pants, (34/32), Lightweight Shirts for work. After walking the streets of Columbia for two hours this afternoon I ran into Isaac. We chopped it up and talked about many topics such as life, choices, love, homelessness, and education....