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A group of people stand in front of two blue "COMET" buses during a ribbon-cutting ceremony. A woman in the center cuts the white ribbon while others smile and pose for the photo. The event celebrates the launch of COMET's new zero-emission bus fleet.
City
COMET unveils its first zero-emission buses
The transit system is building its zero-emissions fleet by adding buses with hydrogen fuel cell and battery-electric technology.
April 22, 2025 03:15 PM
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Michael Beausoleil
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Travel and Outdoors
Enroll in TSA PreCheck ahead of spring travel
Apply online and visit a local enrollment center ahead of spring and summer travel.
February 23, 2023
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Emily Shea-Owen
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Airports and Transportation
How to use the Blue Bikes in Columbia
Step-by-step guide on how to use this alternate mode of city transportation.
February 8, 2023
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Samantha Robertson
The COMET’s Soda Cap Connector bus with Segra Park in the background
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Catch a ride on The COMET’s Soda Cap Connector 🚌
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South Carolina Air National Guard 169th Fighter Wing at CAE
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Nonstop progress: How CAE grew + improved in 2022
A look back at Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE)'s transformative year.
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Innovista Master Plan
Development
Columbia, SC’s latest development in the Innovista Master Plan
Phase two is complete as Columbia looks forward to phase three.
December 8, 2022
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Samantha Robertson
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Airports and Transportation
Five local public transit options in Columbia, SC
Ride local 🚌
October 5, 2022
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Samantha Robertson
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Airports and Transportation
How to ride the Soda Cap Connector in Columbia, SC
Avoid parking by taking a ride on the Soda City Connector for $1.
September 19, 2022
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Samantha Robertson
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Hit the Road: COLAtoday’s summer road trip series
Hit the road — we’re sharing all the details about what to do and eat, plus where to stay.
June 1, 2022
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Samantha Robertson
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City
COMET announces a partnership with Uber 🚘
January 9, 2019
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Beth
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Culture
Answered: I want to live in a Columbia that _____.
September 19, 2017
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GIF showing the Vista district in Columbia, SC, with a view of the historic brick railroad depot at the corner of Gervais and Gadsden Streets, where Sylvan’s Jewelers is relocating.
Sylvan’s Jewelers first tenant in Vista Depot District
Sylvan’s Jewelers is moving to the Vista this fall, expanding its showroom and Rolex offerings in the SC Railroad Depot.
July 31, 2025
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David Stringer
Aerial image showing the expansive 33-acre Lake Murray Golf Center property in Chapin, SC, surrounded by trees, open grassy areas, and nearby roadways.
Development
Lake Murray Golf Center set for comeback
Lake Murray Golf Center sold to local owners with plans to reopen in phases and rebrand later this year.
July 31, 2025
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David Stringer
Image showing South Carolina’s new driver’s license and ID card designs, including adult and under-21 versions. The cards display state symbols, updated fonts, security features, and both front and back sides of each card.
City
New SC licenses roll out with fresh design and security upgrades
New SC licenses feature iconic imagery and upgraded security with laser engraving.
July 29, 2025
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David Stringer
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Travel and Outdoors
Tips for staying cool while the Midlands is under heat advisories
They don’t call Columbia famously hot for nothin’, but while the heat stays in the triple digits and the Midlands is under heat advisories, here are tips and recommendations for other activities.
July 28, 2025
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Samantha Robertson
Exterior of 747 Saluda Ave. in Five Points, showing the storefront window with Sparrow Construction and Godspeed Coffee branding. Brick columns and greenery frame the entrance.
Development
Godspeed Coffee puts down roots in Five Points
Godspeed Coffee is looking to open its first permanent location in Five Points by the end of the year, with Sparrow Construction leading the buildout.
July 24, 2025
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David Stringer
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11 hiking trails to try in and around Columbia
Check out these 11 hiking trails catering to all skill levels in and around Columbia, SC, for outdoor adventures.
July 23, 2025
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Samantha Robertson
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Development
Gateway 737 opens as USC’s largest student housing project
With 940 beds and rooftop views, Gateway 737 marks a major milestone in USC’s campus-adjacent growth.
July 22, 2025
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David Stringer
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Farmers markets in Columbia
Pack your reusable shopping bags, because we’ve rounded up 10 farmers markets around Columbia, SC.
July 16, 2025
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Betty Lane Cherry smiling and holding a small box of peaches next to a large wooden crate labeled “South Carolina Peaches” on an airport tarmac.
Food
Before Instagram, there was Miss Fruit Salad
Betty Lane Cherry promoted South Carolina peaches nationwide during a 1950s agricultural marketing campaign.
July 15, 2025
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David Stringer
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40+ murals in Columbia
Check out our guide to the many meaningful murals you can find around our city.
July 9, 2025
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David Stringer