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Richland County is expected to advance Shop Road Extension Phase 2 with a $2.57 million service order, adding 1.4 miles and a bridge over Mill Creek.
Work is underway at the Shepherd Hotel in the Vista, transforming Columbia’s historic fire station into a boutique hotel set to open in 2025.
Columbia plans to modernize parking with higher rates, extended enforcement, and upgraded kiosks.
Nominate your neighborhoods, share your holiday light-seeing traditions, or even brag about your own house if you decorate at level 10. We’re looking for reader recommendations on where the best holiday light displays are in the Midlands.
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Check out winter and holiday-themed events happening in and around Columbia in this seasonal guide.
From cottages to treehouses, our area is full of unique places to stay that offer guests a break from traditional motels and hotels.
Here’s the deal — the flea market and vintage shopping scene is stellar in the Soda City
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