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Check out these seven concerts coming to Columbia, SC in the fall of 2023.
Get ready to immerse yourself in USC’s vibrant campus life during Family Weekend, and explore the best of Columbia, SC with our pro tips and local insights.
Try out these six trivia nights in the Midlands to really show your friends how many random facts you’ve retained.
The Columbia Chamber of Commerce is hosting its 120th annual gala event on Thursday, Oct. 5 on the diamond of Segra Park.
The Zoo is seeking funding for Phase Two through a twenty-year general obligation bond, impacting Richland + Lexington counties.
Prepare for fall weather in the the Capital City with these seasonal temperature and precipitation outlooks from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s Climate Prediction Center.
Oktoberfest is almost here and luckily you don’t have to travel far to join in on the celebrations — we complied seven festivals in the Midlands to break out your lederhosen for.
Eat and Drink
CSG, a an extension of mobile market Lowcountry Street Grocery, delivers food in the Midlands making access to local foods easier via a subscription service.
BOHO Pizza and Brew aims to blend wood-fired pizza with ice cream, beer, wine, and live music for locals to enjoy and will be located near Lexington High School.
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Got a hot new fling? Hoping to spice things up with your longtime partner? We’re here to help plan your next date night in Soda City.
Travel and Outdoors
From cottages to treehouses, our area is full of unique places to stay that offer guests a break from traditional motels and hotels.
Check out all the details of this club heralded as “the finest golf operation the military has to offer.”
Goat Daddy’s Farm in Elgin, just outside of Columbia, opens its doors to visit it’s array of rescue animals and dairy goats. Plus, you can pick up some cheese and raw goats milk for the road.
Crews are working to remove tar like material and clean up the Congaree River, and the first phase is now complete. Keep an eye out for phase II coming soon.
Real Estate
This 20-year project to connect locals and visitors to the Saluda River is coming to life thanks to a new pedestrian bridge coming to West Columbia.
The new Activity Center at Camp Cole will promote inclusivity to ensure individuals with diverse physical and sensory needs can comfortably experience the space.
New Brookland Tavern has been located at 122 State St. in West Columbia since 1976, changing ownership several times. The venue is currently hoping to purchase the building or find a new spot in town.
The Nationally Registered property has now been transformed into 208 studio, one, two, and three-bedroom historic apartments inside the Babcock Building.
City
Though New Brookland Tavern hasn’t announced it’s location, the long-time local music venue assures locals it will be keeping its name and plans to have its annual New Year cover show event.
The new “Joe E. Taylor, Jr. Way” signage aims to honor the late Joe Taylor, a former councilman of Columbia who passed away at age 64 last December.
Bitty and Beau’s Coffee originally began in Wilmington, NC, and aims to employ those with intellectual and developmental disabilities. It’s now coming to Gervais Street in the Vista.
With Dominion Energy’s partnership and $24 million in funding, discover how Columbia is expanding its Three Rivers Greenway to create a stunning riverfront path from Richland County to the Lake Murray dam.

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