Katie Perry Harris

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A man and woman smile while standing in the open doorway of a brick building with a green awning. The window displays a sign reading Cherry Street Cellar. Two potted plants flank the entrance.

Continuing the Story of Cherry Street Cellar

Ali and Dan Bauer share their love story and the evolution of the Cherry Street Cellar.

A modern suburban house with a gabled roof, stone and stucco exterior, wooden shutters, and a two-car garage. It is surrounded by a well-maintained lawn and is set against a backdrop of a cloudy sky.

Moving into Coastal Style

Bennett and Alexis Arey enjoy living in their new custom-built home.

A stethoscope rests on a clipboard with a health insurance information form. The form includes fields for details like the insured party and policy number. The background is a pale blue.

Chamber Offers Affordable Benefits Plan

Small companies join together to provide employees with health insurance.

Two people are looking at a laptop on a table. The rooms walls are decorated with colorful posters and lists. Both appear focused, and one person is pointing at the screen, possibly discussing or working on a project.

Calling COMO Home (for Now)

Meet four people who have settled in as true Columbians — at least for the short-term.

Smiling person with short, dark brown hair, wearing a dark shirt, photographed against a plain gray background.

Remembering Molly

The community comes together to honor the fallen officer’s sacrifice and legacy.

Three people are in a hospital room. A smiling doctor in a white coat sits next to a woman in glasses who is sitting on a bed. An older woman stands behind them, hugging both. The room has beige walls and medical equipment is visible.

A Time to Cheer

Thanks to Dr. Jonathan Collins, Racheal Acuff enjoys life after battling a deadly sepsis infection.

A collage of diverse cultural experiences: people enjoying tea ceremonies, trying on traditional clothing, cooking, shaking hands, and interacting with children. The images depict joyful exchanges in various cultural settings.

A Welcome Homecoming

A Columbia delegation visits Hakusan, Japan, to celebrate a 30-year relationship with our sister city.

A man and woman sit closely, playing an acoustic guitar together. The man, in a denim shirt, strums while the woman, in a gray sweater, looks on smiling. They appear to be sharing a musical moment. The background is softly blurred.

Singing Through the Fog

The January Lanterns find love again through music.

downtown culinary tour

On the Side

How Columbians make it work by finding a second job.

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Outside the Box

Bernie McDonald and Paul Tuckley step outside their comfort zones to embrace adventure.

Two men in white shirts and ties stand against a gray background. They are smiling and engaged in a friendly conversation; one has his arm around the others shoulder.

Forged in Community Service

Matt Moore and Joe Miller find friendship and fun while giving back.

A woman and a man are posing against a dark background. The woman has blonde hair and is wearing a black top; her hand rests on the mans shoulder. The man has short hair and is dressed in a dark blazer and shirt. They are both smiling slightly.

Making a Difference Every Day

Coach Gary Pinkel’s latest venture is the culmination of his life’s work and passion: a new foundation, which aims to make a difference everyday.