Homeless has "progressively picked up and gotten worse over the years," according to Pastor David Powers, who runs a shelter in Columbia.

Pedigo said the shelter availability for the homeless ... in need of winter essentials, such as sock hats, gloves, towels and wash cloths, and hygiene products. “Those are the hardest things ...

Kiowna "Kiki" Towns wasn't slowing down this week as she worked to prepare for The Salvation Army's hundred or so daily ...