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Jessalin Heins-Nagamoto

Assistant Managing Editor

Jessalin is based in Brooklyn, NY and holds Masters’ from the University of Colorado and The New School. She loves walking her chihuahuas in Prospect Park and hunting for the perfect brunch.

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Food
Publico is now Santa’s Pub
A look at the holiday pop-up that’s set up shop in Publico
November 30, 2022
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Jessalin Heins-Nagamoto
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Events
Winter weekend guide to Columbia, SC
November 30, 2022
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Kelly Hughes
Shopping
Culture
Where to do your local holiday shopping in Columbia, SC
Eight local shops and vendors for everyone on your list this holiday season.
November 29, 2022
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Jessalin Heins-Nagamoto
A conductor stands before the Lakeland Symphony Orchestra, baton raised.
Arts
Holiday performances in Lakeland, FL
A guide to holiday concerts, shows, ballets, and performances around Lakeland, Florida.
November 22, 2022
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Connor Jacobson
Taylor Swift wearing a gold body suit sings into a microphone on stage.
Events
What to do in Tampa Bay if you didn’t score Taylor Swift tickets
If you didn’t manage to snag seats on Ticketmaster for Taylor Swift’s Tampa concerts in April, we’ve got events for you to try instead.
November 21, 2022
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Jessalin Heins-Nagamoto
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History
Alien sightings in Fort Worth
The truth is out there.
November 18, 2022
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Dayten Rose
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Events
9 holiday traditions and happenings in Tampa Bay, FL
We’ve rounded up nine holiday traditions in Tampa Bay, FL that people love, including the Lighted Boat Parade and Santa Fest.
November 17, 2022
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Emily Shea-Owen
A rendering of the lobby area of the spa including wood paneling and a floor-to-ceiling window.
Culture
A spa at Hotel Hartness
November 11, 2022
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Jessalin Heins-Nagamoto
Columbia Metropolitan Airport ticket counters
Travel and Outdoors
New ticket counters at the Columbia Metropolitan Airport
The first phase of CAE’s project to streamline the check-in process is complete.
November 10, 2022
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Jessalin Heins-Nagamoto
A hand holds a paper cup with a Piecewise sleeve around it, backdropped by a counter with plants and patrons drinking coffee at tables.
Food
We tried a dirty chai at six local coffee shops
We tried chai made with espresso from six different local coffee shops around Columbia, SC. Here are the results of the store superlatives.
November 10, 2022
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Robin Schwartzkopf
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Events
Meet your favorite young adult authors at YALLFest 2023
Dozens of panels, signings, and smackdowns are free and open to the public at YALLFest.
November 7, 2022
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Tatum Jacaruso
Skulls and other small bones sit in jars on three shelves.
Events
The Oddities & Curiosities Expo in Tampa, FL
A look at the details of this year’s Oddities & Curiosities Expo.
November 2, 2022
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Brad Haft
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Food
National sandwich day in Greenville
To celebrate National Sandwich day, we assembled a few of our favorite local sandwiches.
November 2, 2022
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Danielle Johnson
The exterior of Tampa Theatre
History
3 haunted spots in Tampa Bay, FL
A look at three of the most haunted locations in Tampa Bay, FL
October 28, 2022
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Jessalin Heins-Nagamoto
A tweet of a patch of brown leaves tweeted by @SssnakeySci which reads "Received this from a fellow HERper this morning. No caption needed, the task was implied: "Can you spot the snake?"
Travel and Outdoors
Can you spot the copperhead?
This viral photograph of a copperhead nestled among leaves has us stumped.
October 21, 2022
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Jessalin Heins-Nagamoto
Late night bites around Columbia, SC
Food
Late night bites spots around Columbia, SC
Get your grub on 🍟
October 19, 2022
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David Stringer
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City
What to do with fall waste in Asheville, NC
All the details on how to dispose of fall waste like leaves, branches, and leftover pumpkins.
October 18, 2022
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Sarah Shadburne
St. Pete Pier
City
St. Pete Pier awarded for global excellence
What does St. Pete have in common with Singapore, Shanghai, and New York City? An award-winning design.
October 18, 2022
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Jessalin Heins-Nagamoto
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Food
7 sushi superlatives in Indianapolis, IN
We’ve got some of the best sushi and sashimi restaurants in Indy for every occasion.
October 17, 2022
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Nicole Hernandez
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Travel and Outdoors
Bat Appreciation Month in Columbia, SC
October 14, 2022
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Jessalin Heins-Nagamoto
J Drew Lanham, sits outside discussing his love for birds. He introduces himself as an ornithologist, naturalist, writer, and poet who has studied birds for most of his life, and adored them. The video cuts to an iridescent purple bird taking off from a branch.
City
J. Drew Lanham receives MacArthur genius grant
Meet J. Drew Lanham, one of 25 recipients of 2022’s MacArthur prize.
October 13, 2022
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Jessalin Heins-Nagamoto
pumpkins
Travel and Outdoors
Lexington Pumpkin Guide
A guide to five pumpkin patches near Lexington, KY. Plus activities like hayrides, playgrounds, and duck races.
October 7, 2022
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Jessalin Heins-Nagamoto
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Travel and Outdoors
Bat Appreciation Month in Lexington, KY
To celebrate Bat Appreciation Month, we’ve rounded up some of the bats that can be found in Kentucky.
October 7, 2022
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Jessalin Heins-Nagamoto
A brown bat hangs upside down from a tree branch with its wings slightly unfolded.
Travel and Outdoors
Bat Appreciation Month in Greenville, SC
A look at bats native to Greenville, SC plus how to celebrate Bat Appreciation Month.
October 7, 2022
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Jessalin Heins-Nagamoto
Lake Crago
City
Find your community at Lakeland’s five community centers
Never run out of things to do with this guide to the community center facilities and complexes available to the public of Lakeland.
October 5, 2022
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Jessalin Heins-Nagamoto
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Culture
Bat Appreciation Month in Charleston, SC
A look at some of the bats that call Charleston their home.
October 4, 2022
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Jessalin Heins-Nagamoto
white duck taco and margaritas
Food
3 spots to snag a margarita
A quick look at where to get a margarita with your taco in Greenville, SC
October 3, 2022
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Jessalin Heins-Nagamoto
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City
Get engaged with one of Charleston’s 30+ boards and commissions
The only way to make sure your voice is heard is to get involved with the city government, and the best way to do that is to check out Charleston’s boards and commissions.
September 30, 2022
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Jessalin Heins-Nagamoto
The water recedes from the bay after Hurricane Ian
City
Hurricane Ian information in Tampa Bay
A guide to essential information like storm trackers, outage maps, and hotlines.
September 29, 2022
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Jessalin Heins-Nagamoto
Hurricane season in Lakeland
City
Hurricane Ian information in Lakeland
A guide to essential resources including hurricane trackers, outage maps, and shelter information.
September 29, 2022
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Jessalin Heins-Nagamoto
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