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Ima Thibodeaux, owner of Gibson's Gift Store in Columbia's Five Points district, believes it's time for the almost 70-year-old business to evolve.

John Shearer for Getty ImagesChris Stapleton accepted his first ACM Entertainer of the Year trophy Thursday night, dedicating the coveted honor to his children.  Backstage, he said his idea of a celebration was heading home so he could wake up in his own bed. But the Kentucky native also apparently found time to put in a little manual labor after his acceptance speech — and he managed to squeeze in a little inspiration, too.  “If you’re gonna be a dreamer, you better be a doer,” he t...

Chris Stapleton puts in the work after winning Entertainer of the Year

Once a predominantly Black working class neighborhood, historic Wheeler Hill has changed since the 1950s.

Once a predominantly Black working class neighborhood, historic Wheeler Hill has changed since the 1950s.