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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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City
Your guide to Music in the Woods in Greenville, SC
August 26, 2022
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Jessalin Heins-Nagamoto
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Culture
Safari Wilderness Ranch in Lakeland, FL
You don’t have to travel to Africa to see exotic wildlife on safari. Just visit Safari Wilderness Ranch in Lakeland, FL.
August 22, 2022
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City
An idea for Greenville’s City Hall space
August 17, 2022
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City
Introducing: PDXtoday Neighborhood Guides
July 29, 2022
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Food
Explore Lexington breweries with the Brewgrass Trail
July 28, 2022
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City
The 18th annual Sweetgrass Festival in Charleston, SC
July 21, 2022
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City
Introducing: GVLtoday Neighborhood Guides
July 11, 2022
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Culture
How Lexington got its name
July 3, 2022
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Culture
5 gender-inclusive retailers in San Diego, CA
June 15, 2022
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A plaque featuring a dog.
History
Learn about Lexington’s town dog, Smiley Pete
June 9, 2022
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Culture
Help the monarch butterflies by planting milkweed in Greenville, SC
June 8, 2022
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Danielle Johnson
Pennybacker bridge extending into the city at dusk, with stars visible above
History
UFO sightings in Austin, TX
June 6, 2022
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City
Four summer reads with ties to Columbia, South Carolina
May 27, 2022
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Culture
UFO sightings in Chattanooga, TN
May 27, 2022
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City
UFO sightings in Indianapolis, IN
May 25, 2022
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Culture
Five summer reads with ties to Charleston
May 19, 2022
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New to Lakeland
What is the LDDA and how does it work?
May 9, 2022
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