Samantha Robertson

3 weeks ago | chstoday.6amcity.com | Callie Brown |Allie Remhof |Danielle Johnson |Samantha Robertson

In a recent TikTok, food critic + influencer (with 17 million followers) Keith Lee says he’s headed to the Carolinas, and Charleston is on his radar. Is there a local spot that’s a must-visit for Lee? Lee and his family have traveled the country in search of the best food around, especially from Black-owned and family-operated restaurants, and his videos garner millions of views.

3 weeks ago | colatoday.6amcity.com | Samantha Robertson

Columbia’s skyline may soon see its tallest addition in nearly 40 years. Developer Core Spaces is planning new 26 and 22-story towers, reaching ~300 feet tall, for the block bordered by Main, Hampton, Washington, and Assembly streets. For context, it’s in the parking lot near the “Hope” sign and the large Ija Charles mural.

3 weeks ago | colatoday.6amcity.com | Allie Remhof |Samantha Robertson |Danielle Johnson

9 out of 10. That’s a bar-setting rating from Keith Lee, a viral restaurant critic with 17 million followers on TikTok, after tasting local Bernard Hardison’s fried chicken. In case you haven’t heard of him, Lee and his family have traveled the country in search of the best food around, especially from Black-owned and family-operated restaurants, and his videos garner millions of views.

4 weeks ago | colatoday.6amcity.com | Samantha Robertson |David Stringer

If you live in a city, you’re going to use parking, lots. Eh? Get it? Ok, we may be bad at parking puns, but we are good at parking in Columbia. Here’s a quick go-to parking guide that will help you avoid tickets within city limits. Parking rates in Columbia have recently changed, marking the first rate increase in 18 years. City Council approved major updates to parking rates and policies that took effect on Saturday, March 1. The changes aim to generate $12 million over five years.

1 month ago | avltoday.6amcity.com | Grace Powers |Samantha Robertson

They say home is where the heart is — so it’s probably a good idea to have your house serviced now and again. With a hot NC summer coming up + spring cleaning in full swing, we’re highlighting a few local businesses that are pros at taking the stress out of cleaning, home improvement, servicing, and more. Get Organized Asheville Bring a sense of serenity back to your space with Lisa’s expert organizing services. The before and after photos speak for themselves.