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The No. 1 seed Gamecocks (WBB) team will take on Presbyterian or Sacred Heart in the first round while the men’s team will travel to Pittsburgh to take on Oregon as the No. 6 seed.
Get your garden started right in 2024 with these plant events and local nurseries featuring all types of plants that thrive in zone 8b.
We want to know: Where is the best BBQ in Cola? Vote for your favorite to help determine a champion.
Here’s how to snag your tickets so you can see the How to see the synchronous fireflies at Congaree National Park.
Looking for a way to lend a paw or just want a furry friend? These shelters across Columbia could use your help fostering, adopting, or volunteering.
Eat and Drink
Get ready to shamrock out at one of Cola’s biggest events and see what’s going to be new at this year’s St. Pat’s Festival.
Peak Drift Brewing Company and Columbia Craft Brewing Company merge under Craft Brew Inc., enhancing SC’s craft beer industry. Discover how this alliance aims to elevate regional breweries and foster collaboration in the Midlands.
National Margarita Day is Thursday, Feb. 22. Let’s get salty (or spicy).
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
Explore affordable and hands-free spring getaways with Columbia’s Amtrak Station and five train trips you can take.
To help make your entire experience at Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) as smooth as possible, we’ve created a guide that covers everything from gates and parking to food and bev options.
The Blossom Street Bridge, built in 1953, is undergoing a $30-$40 million federal upgrade this summer to improve city connectivity and pedestrian access, following four years of planning and public engagement.
In 2023, Congaree National Park set a visitation record with 250,114 guests, reflecting a growing interest in natural and cultural heritage.
Real Estate
Here are five ongoing projects that will change Columbia’s riverfront landscape for decades to come.
Trinity Partners announced Voodoo Brewing Company as the last tenant of Lexington County’s redevelopment project + the three buildings will total 8,720 sqft.
A new initiative at Congaree Pointe, promises to transform Columbia with a diverse array of amenities, including a farmers market, affordable senior living, and more.
City officials and legislators announced a $3 million allocation for the redevelopment of the former Richland Mall site, marking the beginning of a transformative project in Forest Acres.
City
Richland County’s Proposed $2.2 billion Transportation Sales Tax and some of the project drafts were unveiled: Here’s what you need to know
It’s National Poetry Month, and our readers are invited to submit original poems in a special COLAtoday contest.
We’ve got a game for you — test your knowledge of how well you know Columbia’s points-of-interest by the address alone.
Experience Columbia SC is relaunching the Sally Salamander Walking Tour, created by the Leadership Columbia Class of 2009. This free, walkable scavenger hunt guides visitors through Columbia’s downtown historic landmarks, businesses, and art installations.

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