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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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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
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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
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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
CHStoday: big brown bat
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
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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
Tampa Skyline
How Tampa Bay is supporting Hurricane Ian relief efforts
A guide to how to support Tampa Bay during Hurricane Ian
September 28, 2022
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Jessalin Heins-Nagamoto
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How Lakeland is supporting Hurricane Ian relief efforts
A guide to how to support those affected by Hurricane Ian.
September 28, 2022
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Kaylee Holland
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Culture
Books written by authors from Greenville, SC
Whether you’re looking for your next leisure read, a book for the whole family, or a thrilling fictional novel, we’ve got a list of books written by local authors in Greenville.
September 26, 2022
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Jessalin Heins-Nagamoto
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Astrology signs as Charleston coffee shops
Check out our list of the signs as Charleston coffee shops to find out what spot the stars say you should visit next.
September 23, 2022
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Alexandra Garian
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City
Polk County’s budget for 2022-23
A by the numbers look at the $2.4 billion budget for the upcoming year.
September 23, 2022
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Jessalin Heins-Nagamoto
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History
UFO sightings in San Antonio, TX
The truth is out there.
September 20, 2022
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Dayten Rose
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History
Get to know your family in the Greenville County Library’s SC Room
DYK the Hughes Main Library offers one of the most extensive historical archives in the state.
September 19, 2022
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Jessalin Heins-Nagamoto
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City
Other Columbias in the United States
A look at the other towns, burroughs, and places named Columbia in the US.
September 16, 2022
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Jessalin Heins-Nagamoto
Rosewood Market
Real Estate
Your guide to Rosewood
Explore one of Columbia, SC’s well-known neighborhoods.
September 15, 2022
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Samantha Robertson
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Arts
A Columbia-based puzzle
See if you can finish this puzzle of a local Columbia spot.
September 15, 2022
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Ben McBee
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City
Greenvillians nominated for 2022 Emmy Awards
Alrinthea Carter + J. Smith-Cameron hope to bring home the hardware at the 2022 Primetime Emmy Awards.
September 9, 2022
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Jessalin Heins-Nagamoto
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City
Eyes on the Emmy 🏆
September 2, 2022
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Jessalin Heins-Nagamoto
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Travel and Outdoors
Hit the Road: a foodie foray to Tampa Bay
The final installation of our Hit the Road series is a foodie foray to Tampa, FL.
August 29, 2022
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Jessalin Heins-Nagamoto
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