Small businesses have been seeing more growth than big businesses this year. South Carolina's larger industries are dependent on big-ticket items, but high interest rates are hurting these industries.
A non-profit organization on campus is pairing students with dogs to help train them to assist people. Students with Cocky's Canine Palmetto Animal Assisted Living Services said they have joined to help the dogs as well as get their fill of furry friends.
USC hosts a variety of student-run organizations that each serve their own purpose. Some of these groups center around religion, which some members have said has helped them find a sense of belonging on campus.
USC is investing $10 million in five new research institutes over the next four years. These institutes will address large-scale issues in the state, such as clean water and STEM education in rural areas.
In the wake of Tropical Storm Idalia, USC experts advise Columbia residents on how to prepare for the hurricane season.
Dean of Libraries Thomas McNally is the second longest serving dean in USC. He has been serving in the job for 15 years as part of a 30-year career at USC.