President Obama ended nine decades of isolation with Cuba amid mixed political reaction, but right behind him was Rep. Mark Sanford, R-S.C., who has long supported ending the embargo with Cuba. Continue reading “90 Years, 90 Miles”
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REVIEW: “Batman V Superman: Dawn of Justice”
Superheroes collide in an epic fight in “Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice.” Does “Batman v Superman” redeem the flawed “Man of Steel,” or does director Zack Snyder make the same mistakes? Continue reading “REVIEW: “Batman V Superman: Dawn of Justice””
New Columbia dog park would give dog owners extra choice
Dog owner Ola Helsing so wants another free dog park in Columbia that she’d drive several miles to get there. She and other dog owners could soon get their wish with a free dog park planned for Owens Field Park. But not everyone supports the idea. Continue reading “New Columbia dog park would give dog owners extra choice”
What happens after Scalia’s death?
The death of Justice Antonin Scalia left a vacant seat on the Supreme Court. President Obama now has the obligation to nominate a new justice, but some Republicans have sworn to block an Obama nomination. Obama has the chance to make a power move, forcing the Republicans to vote on the issue or be seen by the public as obstructionist.
Parents and educators look for ways to understand learning disabilities
Parents and educators attended a learning disabilities information and resource forum sponsored by Understood, an organization that complies and publishes information on learning disabilities for free. The forum featured presentations by specialists in learning disabilities and parents with children who suffer from learning disabilities.
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Billy Graham’s son urges Christians to pray and vote
Thousands of people came out to the Columbia State House Tuesday to listen to the Rev. Franklin Graham speak about religion and politics. Graham urged Christians to get involved in politics and to go out and vote, regardless of party affiliation.
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USC police, health services team up for women’s self-defense class
University of South Carolina females learn self-defense techniques with free classes offered by the university. The classes, held once a month, empower and comfort women both on and off campus.
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Dance class brings Scotland to Columbia
As Scottish dances have done for centuries, feet tap and bodies spin in Bill McCullough’s Scottish country dance class that brings a bit of the culture to Columbia.
USC blues professor teaches students more than just music
Walter Liniger is an unlikely blues professor. He isn’t African-American and he isn’t from the U.S. He’s Swiss, and his passion brought him here to study under blues legends. In his USC classes, you won’t find a textbook or PowerPoint. Instead, students learn about themselves through playing music.
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Hollywood Park gets renovations from within the community
Hollywood Park is dying. The playground needs to be replaced and the trees are dead. But, help is coming and from much closer than expected. Todd Martin has worked on parks before, but this time it’s just around the corner. Continue reading “Hollywood Park gets renovations from within the community”
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