Crime
Columbia Leaders Vow Action to Curb Youth Violence
Community forum focuses on prevention, education, and opportunities for local youth
Shooting on Monticello Road Leaves One Dead, One Injured
Richland County Sheriff's Department investigating, no arrests made
South Carolina Man to Plead Guilty to Hate Crime Charge
The first person charged under Richland County's hate crime ordinance will admit to violating his Black neighbor's housing rights.
Weather
Collapsed Pipe Causes Traffic Slowdown in Downtown Columbia
SCDOT crews on scene to investigate and repair underground infrastructure damage
South Carolina Winter Storm Death Toll Rises to 17
State health officials confirm additional deaths from hypothermia and traffic incidents.
Cooler Temps, Rain Expected in South Carolina This Weekend
Showers and breezy winds will continue Wednesday as a cold front moves through the Midlands.
Sports
No. 4 Texas beats No. 24 Ole Miss 85-68, advances to SEC title game
Preseason All-American Madison Booker leads Longhorns with 31 points, 11 rebounds and 5 assists
North Augusta Basketball Teams Aim for Historic State Championship Sweep
The North Augusta girls and boys basketball teams are competing for state titles in South Carolina, while Harlem and Cross Creek vie for the Georgia Class AAA championships.
Greenville Falls Short in Bid to Repeat as State Champs
Boys basketball team loses state title game despite early lead
Lifestyle
New COLAtoday Readers Share Their Favorite Columbia Restaurants
From longtime local staples to newer spots, these 10 eateries were mentioned most by new subscribers.
Why Structured Beauty Education Matters More Than Self-Learning
Formal training programs provide essential skills, accountability, and career preparation that self-learning cannot replicate.
Columbia's Wheeler Hill Neighborhood Erased by Expansion
Residents recall the tight-knit African American community displaced by university growth
Entertainment
Columbia Museum of Art Celebrates 50th Anniversary with Rodney McMillian Exhibit
Retrospective of acclaimed artist's work explores American identity and the American South
Will Kulp Exits 'Southern Hospitality' After Tense Season 3
The reality star is leaving the Bravo series to focus on law school and his relationship with fiancée Emmy Sharrett.
USC Students Showcase Rodgers & Hammerstein Classics in 'Some Enchanted Evening' Musical Review
The show features beloved tunes from 'The Sound of Music,' 'Carousel,' 'Oklahoma,' and more.
