Columbia Charity Trains Dogs for Those in Need
A fairly new assistance dog training program is providing animals to help people with special needs. Jennifer Rogers started Palmetto Animal Assisted Life Services, or PAALS, in 2006 and the group just held its second graduation ceremony. Includes Video Story
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Engineering Research Expanding, Despite Recession
While the University of South Carolina is seeing huge cuts in state funding, one college at the school is seeing a significant amount of growth in federal money for its research.
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Are Sugar Substitutes Really OK for You?
Some studies have shown that artificial sweeteners are a health risk but other studies say they are perfectly safe. Are they really OK for you? Includes Video Story
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Columbia Canal Trees Causing Controversy
The historic Columbia Canal is leaking, and experts say trees and other plants along the canal are hiding the leaks and in some cases even creating them. But the solution isn't as simple as going in and cutting down a few trees. Includes Video Story
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Two USC Students Help the Environment and Columbia's Homeless
Two USC students who began collecting cans as a way to make a little extra money find a way to help both the environment and the homeless in Columbia.
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Salt Limits Could Be Coming to Keep You Healthy
The federal government is looking at ways to force food processors to use less salt in their products, making them healthier.
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The Lunatic Fringe of Running
The Hash House Harriers are a running club on a never-ending quest for beer. What they do is called "hashing," and it's a mixture of athleticism, socializing, and more importantly, hilarity. Includes Video Story
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Gator Attacks Becoming More Frequent in SC Midlands
The Department of Natural Resources say alligator attacks and sightings in South Carolina are on the rise. One Richland County man recently rescued his dog from one of the animals.
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Pet Adoptions Increase in Columbia in 2010
The City of Columbia Animal Shelter is seeing an increase in the number of pet adoptions and a drop in the number of in pets being burned in and being euthanized so far this year. Includes Video Story
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USC Business School is Ahead of the Rest
USC's Darla Moore School of Business is in the spotlight once again this year. The rankings are out. Where did USC's business program rank?
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Not Everyone Getting Their 2010 Census Form
While most people have already received, filled out, and mailed there 2010 census form in, one group of people haven't even received theirs yet. Those who get mail only at a post office box won't get one. Includes Video Story
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Union County Has Fifth Highest Unemployment Rate in South Carolina
Union County, South Carolina has the fifth highest unemployment rate in the state. One man went six years without having a full time job after taking a voluntary lay off at Cone Mill. Includes Video Story
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Five Points Businessman Feeds Customer's Meters
Owner of 2 G's clothing store in Five Points wants to keep his customers happy by filling their parking meters.
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Use Excuses to Avoid Intimacy? You May Have a Sexual Disorder.
If you are someone who finds yourself saying "I'm not in the mood" as an excuse to avoid intimacy, you may have Hyposexual Desire Disorder, or HSDD. Includes Video Story
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People Have Mixed Emotions About New SC Tattoo Law
South Carolina residents can now get tattoos at 18 years-old without parental consent. But one tattoo artist is not excited about the new law. Includes Video Story
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South Carolina Beats 2000 Census Participation Rates
Sixty-eight percent of people in South Carolina have returned census forms, surpassing the low response rate in the 2000 Census.
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Law Grads Struggle to Find a Job
Students with professional degrees, such as a law degree, are having trouble finding jobs in this economy.
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Parents Worry Students Will Be Hurt with Lexington District One Cuts
Lexington School District One is facing millions of dollars in budget cuts next year and parents are worried the cuts will hurt their children's education. Includes Video Story
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High Fat Food Could Be Addictive
A new study shows what most of us have suspected for years, high fat and high calorie food can create a cocaine-like addiction in your brain. Includes Video Story
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Gamecock Offense Could Turn Around
The Gamecocks are heading into the 2010 football season with a new offensive line coach. Shawn Elliott hopes to bring some stability to the O-line that could help turn them around. Includes Video Story
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New Columbia Company Provides Safe Rides Home
Two Columbia men are trying to get tipsy drivers off the road. Their company is providing a new way to get you, and your car, home after a night on the town. Includes Video Story
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USC Pre-Med Students Nervous About Health Care Law
University of South Carolina pre-med students are unsure of how the health care bill may affect their future careers. Includes Video Story
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Soccer Rising in Popularity in South Carolina
Soccer's popularity is booming in Columbia as the World cup approaches, and South Carolina leagues are seen record numbers of kids playing. Includes Video Story
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A New Way to Get Fit: Extreme Tennis
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Tony Clous goes for the volley.
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Tennis isn't a game for everyone…but this tennis program out of the Woodlands Golf and Country Club is changing peoples minds about the sport. Includes Video Story
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Homeless Woman Finds Help, and a Job at the Shelter
A Columbia woman who fell into despair and homelessness after losing her job and family now helps others in that situation. Includes Video Story
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Travel's Best Kept Secret: Couchsurfing
There's a new way to travel that's inexpensive, fun, and unlike anything you've tried before. It's called "couchsurfing," and involves exactly that: surfing, and sleeping, on strangers' couches. Includes Video Story
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Some Athletes Turn to Nitric Oxide to Build Bodies Despite Dangers
Nitric Oxide is classed as a natural supplement that some athlete's are using since steroids are banned in athletic events. But the dangers may outweigh the benefits. Includes Video Story
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South Carolina Girls Running to Find Self Confidence
The group "Girls on the Run" is helping girls overcome low self-esteem and poor body image in South Carolina. Includes Video Story
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USC Nursing Professor to Compete in Kentucky Ironman
USC Nursing professor Patrick Hickey has done more in the past decade than many people accomplish in a lifetime. The 55-year-old has climbed the seven highest mountains in the world and is now looking to challenge himself in a brand new way -- competing in an Ironman triathlon. Includes Video Story
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Columbia Homeowner's Rezoning Request Rejected
The Columbia City Council has turned down an homeowner's request to re-zone his house on Greenlawn Drive to let him sell it to a business. Includes Video Story
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Thousands of South Carolinians Battle Alcohol and Drug Addictions
The South Carolina Department of Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse Services treat more than 50,000 people a year. They say alcoholism and drug abuse is a problem in South Carolina. Includes Video Story
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What is Good Hair In the Black Community
The debate about "good" hair is ongoing among African-American women. Hair may not seem important to everybody, but some black women Columbia say it's a big topic of contention. Includes Video Story
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43-Year-Old USC Student Trains for Miss USC Competition
The Mr. and Miss USC Competition has been a tradition for the USC's Bodybuilding and Fitness Club for thirty years. But one of the contestants this year has been around longer than her competition. Includes Video Story
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Is There a Future for Gymnastics at USC?
Top level gymnasts in South Carolina who want to compete at the collegiate level have to go out of state for the chance. Include Video Story
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Budget Cuts Hurt Carolina Children's Home
The Carolina Children's Home has been faced with over $1 million dollars in budget cuts this past year. These cuts in state funding are impacting the lives of needy children who call this place home. Includes Video Story
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Does BanningCell Phone Use While Driving Really Reduce Accidents?
A new study finds banning cell phone use while driving doesn't reduce accidents. South Carolina is considering such a ban, and one legislator says the study's results won't change his mind. Includes Video Story
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New Study Show Most Campus Sexual Assaults Are Never Reported
A new study says most sexual assaults on college campuses are never reported to police. One USC student is coming forward to tell her story to encourage victims to seek help. Includes Video Story
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Craigslist Posting Ends Up in Robbery of USC Student
A USC student thought the popular Craigslist web site was a good way to sell things. His posting, however, led to robbery. Includes Video Story
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The Millennial Generation Less Religious than Previous Generations
A recent study found the current generation of 18 to 29 year olds is less religious than previous generations. Church attendance among the so-called Millennials is down, and fewer of them say they are religious. Includes Video Story
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USC Grads Starting a New Company in Rough Economy
A pair of USC graduates think telling people in Columbia, especially students, about great deals being offered by Columbia businesses is a great idea for a new weekly newspaper. That's why they've come up with SuperBudget Columbia. Includes Video Story
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Hidden Wounds Helps Troops Battle Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
With troops set to return home from Iraq in August a new organization is mobilizing to insure that the community is aware of the anxiety disorder Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. Includes Video Story
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South Carolina Ranks High in Obesity, A Problem That Starts in Childhood
South Carolina ranks high on the ranking of states for the number of people considered obese. Nutritionists say the key to avoiding weight problems can begin during childhood years. Includes Video Story
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Lexington Still Waiting on Funds For Traffic Plan
The town of Lexington has a traffic problem. It also has a plan to help solve it. The problem is there isn't enough money to pay for all the changes that are needed. Includes Video Story
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Some People Now "Addicted" to Social Networking Sites
A study at University of Leeds in Britain found a number of people are addicted to Internet social web sites. Includes Video Story
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Pets Are Crying Out For a Home in the Tough Economy
More and more family pets are dropped off at animal shelters because their owners can't afford to take care of them in the tough economy. Columbia's Pets Inc. is finding new ways to help each and every pet find a home. Includes Video Story
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Confederate Flag Still On SC Statehouse Lawn Despite Continuing Protests
The Confederate flag still flies outside of the South Carolina Statehouse in Columbia after a decade of protests and boycotts. The South Carolina legislature has not considered a bill to move the flag since 2008. Includes Video Story
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