On March 15, Five Points will have its 43rd annual St. Pats Festival, which serves both locals and tourists with family-friendly activities, live music and entertainment. The Five Points fountain was colored green for the St. Pats kick-off celebration on Feb. 27.
The No. 6 South Carolina women's basketball team closed its regular season out with a 78-66 victory against the No. 15 Kentucky Wildcats. Sophomore guard Tessa Johnson led the team with 16 points, as the Gamecocks' bench outscored the Wildcats' bench 32-3.
The South Carolina men's basketball team defeated the Arkansas Razorbacks 72-53, at Colonial Life Arena, obtaining its second SEC victory. Sophomore forward Colin Murray-Boyles, scored 35 points leading the team to victory.
"SIX: The Musical" takes the stage in Columbia, telling the story of King Henry VIII's six ex-wives. The queens unite for recognition as more than Henry's wives through a concert-style musical.
Students said they are enduring longer waiting times and receiving declined notices for excused absences because the Office of Student Advocacy is overwhelmed during flu season.
The highest civilian award in South Carolina, the Order of the Palmetto, has been given to Scott Weiss, a professor at the University of South Carolina School of Music and Director of Orchestras.
The number of book bans in South Carolina schools has increased since the State Board of Education took charge. Because state regulations are ambiguous, uncertainty among the board, parents and educators has arisen about what happens to books in schools.
Residential life at Five Points and other areas surrounding USC has changed over time, with old problems being solved and new ones arising. Increasing student populations at USC have created new nuisances for existing residents, some said.
These five restaurants in Columbia are open through the night to satisfy any late-night desires. These places are especially perfect during the USC football season with nighttime games.
William Starrett's "Off the Wall & Onto the Stage" brings the work of one South Carolina artist to life. The ballet explores themes of love, family and unity while highlighting the Gullah culture and heritage.