Opinion: Destigmatizing Mental Health

You don’t feel well. You aren’t sure what is going on, so you schedule an…

Opinion: August Primary Election Brief

On Tuesday, August 7, Columbia voters will have the opportunity to go to the polls…

Veterans of Foreign Wars Offers a Comfort for Comrades

“At some point in time, you’ll need me as bad as I’m going to need…

Opinion: Community Policing Comes at a Price

There is an old joke in law enforcement that is, sadly, true. It goes, “There…

Business Loop Improvement Plan Approved

Over the past few months, I’ve written exclusive online pieces for CBT celebrating creative ways…

Strong Woman: Rockie Alden

Community role model feels blessed with a second chance at life. Rockie Alden shares her…

Transformations: From Human Doer to Human Being

Charity Goodwin overcomes perfectionism to embrace love for herself and others. For as long as…

CYSK: Sarah Lockwood & Rebecca Burkholder

Sarah Lockwood and Rebecca Burkholder make love look effortless. How did you meet? Rebecca: We…

Columbia Public Schools Foundation Provides a Solid Foundation

Hap Hairston recalls that when the Columbia Public Schools Foundation was founded, he was the…

Opinion: Chamber’s Washington Trip Highlights

I recently had the opportunity to travel to our nation’s capital with the Columbia Chamber…

Opinion: The Consequences of Not Teaching Cursive

As someone who does not have children, I was somewhat oblivious to the fact that…

Opinion: The Rise of Downzoning

During the past 18 months, the City of Columbia has experienced an unprecedented level of…