Manhattan Pie brings a taste of New York to Columbia
A slice of New York has arrived in Columbia — Manhattan Pie, a new restaurant specializing in authentic New York-style pizza, has opened its doors in the Vista.
Publications
Below are articles that have been published for the Carolina Reporter, the Charleston City Paper, and The Daily Gamecock. These pieces range from news articles, to event coverage, to general reporting, to feature pieces.
Published Articles
Explore a selection of my writing work below.
PAALS brings hope, healing to the Midlands
PAALS gives service dogs and the people they help a new sense of purpose – from veterans coping with PTSD, to children on the autism spectrum and clients with mobility issues.
Outdoor retailer Sierra sets up shop in Columbia
Shoppers can find what they need to explore outdoors — and lower prices — at the new Sierra retail store location in Columbia.
Blythewood firefighters teach kids ‘hot’ safety tips
The sound of laughter mixed with the wail of sirens as kids climbed into fire trucks and learned safety tips during Blythewood firefighters’ fire prevention event.
GarNET and Black Madness excites screaming Gamecock fans
South Carolina fans flocked to the GarNET and Black Madness event for a preseason evening full of free fun: fan games, team competitions and a performance by rapper Waka Flocka Flame.
Downtown Columbia could face traffic trouble amid construction boom
Traffic can make commutes feel less like a drive and more like a crawl in downtown Columbia.
Spirit departs from Columbia airport for last time
The news of the financially friendly airline Spirit discontinuing its services isn’t landing well with some students at the University of South Carolina.
Charleston becoming new yoga hotspot dest-ZEN-ation
Charleston’s yoga scene in Charleston has grown in recent months, producing tight-knit communities and more than 20 studios to explore.
But Sarah Frick, owner of The Works and The Renew — which have several locations across Charleston — said it wasn’t always this way.
“When we opened our first studio, we were on upper King Street, there was nothing there,” Frick said. “There were maybe two other studios in town, and now it seems there is one on every street corner.”
In the midst of the y...
But Sarah Frick, owner of The Works and The Renew — which have several locations across Charleston — said it wasn’t always this way.
“When we opened our first studio, we were on upper King Street, there was nothing there,” Frick said. “There were maybe two other studios in town, and now it seems there is one on every street corner.”
In the midst of the y...
Allegiance promises American flags that support American jobs
Charleston is a manufacturing hub for high-quality American flags. And with the Fourth of July just around the corner, the local team behind red-white-and-blue flags is faced with soaring demand during what it calls “flag season.”
Allegiance Flag Supply got started in North Charleston in 2018 after they learned most American flags are made outside of the United States.
“We were surprised to learn that so many American flags were actually being made overseas,” said co-founder Max Berry. “We...
Allegiance Flag Supply got started in North Charleston in 2018 after they learned most American flags are made outside of the United States.
“We were surprised to learn that so many American flags were actually being made overseas,” said co-founder Max Berry. “We...
New school funding plan focuses on North Charleston’s challenges
The Charleston County School District (CCSD) Board of Trustees is scheduled to vote on a proposed 2024-2025 budget June 24 after it passed unanimously at the May 20 first reading..
Almost seven in 10 dollars of the $847.5 million budget — a 20% increase over the current budget — will go toward teacher and staff pay.
“[The budget] includes a teacher pay raise of $7,500,” Superintendent Anita Huggins said during a May 16 North Charleston City Council meeting. “I listened to principals who sa...
Almost seven in 10 dollars of the $847.5 million budget — a 20% increase over the current budget — will go toward teacher and staff pay.
“[The budget] includes a teacher pay raise of $7,500,” Superintendent Anita Huggins said during a May 16 North Charleston City Council meeting. “I listened to principals who sa...
S.C. among worst states for mental health services
South Carolina ranked as the eighth worst state for mental health care in the U.S. in a 2024 study published by Forbes from federal and mental health data.
The study looked at treatment centers and treatment quality in 50 states and the District of Columbia to determine which have the best overall care across seven metrics. Out of the top 10 worst states for mental health care, six are located in the South: Texas, Georgia, Alabama, Florida, Mississippi and South Carolina.
Data include the...
The study looked at treatment centers and treatment quality in 50 states and the District of Columbia to determine which have the best overall care across seven metrics. Out of the top 10 worst states for mental health care, six are located in the South: Texas, Georgia, Alabama, Florida, Mississippi and South Carolina.
Data include the...
AFFA launches billboard campaign to support transgender community
LGBTQ+ advocacy group Alliance For Full Acceptance (AFFA) recently launched a new publicity campaign in support of the transgender community within South Carolina regarding anti-transgender legislation passed by the S.C. legislature in early May.
The message, “While We Breathe, We Fight: Compassionate Americans stand with our trans community” is displayed on 10 billboards throughout the state as a direct response to legislation that would prevent gender-affirming healthcare access to trans y...
The message, “While We Breathe, We Fight: Compassionate Americans stand with our trans community” is displayed on 10 billboards throughout the state as a direct response to legislation that would prevent gender-affirming healthcare access to trans y...
'Infamous Lovers' fundraiser event to showcase local art, entertainment for Valentine's Day
A Valentine's Day showcase of art and entertainment entitled "Infamous Lovers" is a fundraising event that will allow attendees to celebrate love as well as art produced by some of Columbia's very own at the historic 701 Whaley venue.
This '70s themed event held by local publication The Jasper Project will feature live entertainment, food, local art and a costume contest with local prizes.
Jasper Magazine was a Columbia-based arts magazine founded in September 2011. Aft...
This '70s themed event held by local publication The Jasper Project will feature live entertainment, food, local art and a costume contest with local prizes.
Jasper Magazine was a Columbia-based arts magazine founded in September 2011. Aft...
USC alumnus' band The Magnadoors releases debut album, prepares for album release concert
USC alum Barnett Greenberg took creative inspiration from some of "the greats" to produce his band The Magnadoors' debut album, "Underground Heroes," which will be celebrated at an album release party on April 19.
The band's first project is an original rock album which expresses the personal yet relatable experiences of everyday heroes.
Greenberg founded his band The Magnadoors during the COVID-19 pandemic. Greenberg is the main vocalist and plays with percussionist Pa...
The band's first project is an original rock album which expresses the personal yet relatable experiences of everyday heroes.
Greenberg founded his band The Magnadoors during the COVID-19 pandemic. Greenberg is the main vocalist and plays with percussionist Pa...
