Sharon Wright is making noodles out of zucchini and nacho cheese from cashews. At her Good Life Cafe in West Columbia, she prepares raw and vegan food. More>>
A new laundry and shower facility named Clean of Heart opens next week in Columbia, giving the homeless in the city the opportunity to maintain their cleanliness and hygiene.More>>
People are adjusting their spending habits, and 71 percent of Americans interviewed in a recent Pew Research Center study said they bought less expensive brands while 57 percent said they cut back on expenses.More>>
Over the past couple of years, the holiday season has been a time when Jon Luttrell and Bob Jarvis expected quality family time, parties with friends – and weight gain. Now that they are more conscious of their diets and the health risks, they'll be enjoying the holidays without the excess weight and worry.More>>
By a conservative estimate, there are 1 million shoes in Columbia. When people choose to restore their worn-out shoes and pay a visit to Milton Dickson's cobbler shop on St. Andrews Road, there are new beginnings for lapsed leather and wayward soles.
Columbia comic shops are facing the recession, e-readers and price reductions. These businesses double as social clubs for the avid fans. Just how are they surviving in these times?
Cooking with love to feed the less fortunateBy Lake MorrisEdited by Doug Fisher Bobby Hardman, in his dark green apron, is stirring a pot of simmering navy beans at the Anderson Emergency Soup Kitchen,
College students find alternate ways to make cash in recessionBy Scott WaggonerStudents who prefer alternatives to formal jobs, who don't have time to get a job or who can't find one in the recession's
Drive down Taylor Street in Columbia and it's hard to miss the 40-foot fire hydrant busting through the pavement. After 40 years as an artist, Blue Sky offers his thoughts on karma and making a living in Columbia.
Charleston magazine is presenting Charleston Fashion Week for the fifth year, March 22-26 in Marion Square. Here's a look at some of the events and designers from South Carolina who will be showcasing their designs throughout the week.
Blue Sky created "Tunnelvision" on the AgFirst Farm Credit Bank building in 1975. Since then, Sky has restored and updated the mural many times, adding something new to the piece each time.
An employee at Decker's Jewelry and Pawn inspects a VCR a customer wants to pawn. Pawns are loans with collateral.
Ever wanted to sell your rarely used items, or pawn your item for a collateralized loan? These steps will make your next visit to a pawnshop pleasant and painless.
As the recession takes its toll, the Richland County Public Library has established the Jobs Center to help people in Columbia find jobs and get hired.
Anne Postic has a created a brand for herself. Better known as Columbia's Shop Tart, Postic makes a living by spending her days participating in charity events, shopping and dining, and then she blogs about it. Some business owners credit her blog with helping to revive some local shops.
Inside the Arcade building on Main Street, 15 artists have found studio space. This group of artists hopes to help with the creation of an arts corridor on Main Street.
Like other Columbia boutique operators, Denise Stahl has become more inventive to better compete with department stores and survive this economy. The manager and buyer at Bohemian says she's reaching more customers through social media and offering them discounts. For her customers, it means more affordable shopping in the trendy stores in Five Points and on Devine Street.
The spiritual but not religious movement has people turning inward for answers rather than a particular religion. Three USC students share their paths to spirituality.
Thousands of South Carolinians live in areas without easy access to affordable nutritious foods, leading to increased risks of heart disease, obesity and diabetes. Fortunately, there are state and national efforts being made to eliminate this problem.
Go to our election page for our full coverage of the 2010 election:What are the constitutional amendments you're being asked to vote on?Why is the Republican treasurer candidate already getting ready to
As the bedbug problem swells across the nation, some South Carolina residents find they can't afford the professional treatment, which can cost over $1,000.
As bedbugs spread across America, some South Carolinians are finding they can't afford the professional treatment that can cost more than $1,000.
Google has stepped in to help Children's Chance, which helps families dealing with cancer pay for nonmedical expenses, raise the $300,000 it needs to clear its waiting list by donating $10,000 a month in pay-per-click advertising.
Paper mills are major employers in the state, but as the demand for paper goes down nationwide, mills are cutting production — and jobs — to maintain profit.
Some graduates with bachelor's degrees who had trouble finding stable jobs after college are now going to technical school in hopes of finding better job opportunities.
Carolina pride strengthens as "College GameDay" comes to USC's historic Horseshoe to highlight the showdown between the Gamecocks and the Crimson Tide.
A dedicated group of students and staff are taking on the mission of bringing more black students to USC's Columbia campus. Their efforts are paying off, as black enrollment is up this year after a decade of decline.
For Columbia architect Robert Probst, affordable green housing comes 320 square feet at a time – the size of some of those shipping containers that rumble down the highway.
Laugh therapist Nancy Jones already has done more workshops this year than all of last year and has a year of bookings. But her success is no laughing matter – it's a product of a recession that has stressed the mental health system and sent people looking for relief from depression, stress and anxiety.
This year's holiday season is expected to add a million e-readers to the 9 million already in circulation. See what they look like and how they compare to books.
This year's holiday season is expected to add a million e-readers to the 9 million already in circulation. See what they look like and how they compare to books.
Chances are you'll be gobbling up some turkey this holiday season. Would you like it fried, grilled or roasted in the oven? Check out these tips on some of the more popular ways to cook turkey.
K.D. Lang's observation that art knows no boundaries is becoming even truer today when technology is quickly bridging the mountains, oceans and borders that separate artists.
Mary Wright Blue, 105, was born in 1905 and has seen and remembers times in history that most can only read about. She outlived all her siblings and most of her friends and reflects on her long life.
There are over 100 severely mentally ill homeless people living in the Columbia area. Columbia woman Candice Morgan spends her days looking for them so she can give them help.
An employee at Decker's Jewelry and Pawn inspects a VCR a customer wants to pawn. Pawns are loans with collateral.
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