Airports and Transportation

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
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Catch a ride on The COMET’s Soda Cap Connector 🚌
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Sponsored
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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March 23, 2026
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Women leaders making waves in Columbia
We asked our readers which women leaders in Columbia business are making history today — you nominated local CEOs, founders, and entrepreneurs shaping the region’s future.
March 19, 2026
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Restaurant Roundup: New and coming-soon restaurants in Columbia
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March 18, 2026
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Arts
Free concerts return to Koger Center lawn
Free concerts return to the Koger Center lawn this year with 10 Levitt AMP shows spanning spring Saturdays and fall Thursdays.
March 17, 2026
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City
Celebrating Women’s History Month through art in Columbia, SC
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March 17, 2026
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Samantha Robertson
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Arts
Knight Foundation awards $280K to Columbia arts and civic engagement projects
Six Columbia organizations receive $280,512 from the Knight Foundation to support arts programming, Finlay Park activation, and civic engagement initiatives.
March 16, 2026
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Sports
The return of the Capital City Bombers
The Fireflies revive the Capital City Bombers at Segra Park July 10–12 with throwback merch, promotions, and Columbia baseball history.
March 12, 2026
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David Stringer
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Culture
When and where to spot hummingbirds in Columbia
Birds like the ruby-throated hummingbird will be appearing in Columbia in the spring — find out where you can go to catch a sighting.
March 12, 2026
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Michael Beausoleil
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Arts
Ballet leader honored on stage
South Carolina Ballet’s William Starrett received the Order of the Palmetto during the company’s 65th anniversary performance.
March 11, 2026
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Your guide to St. Pat’s in Five Points 2026
Plan your day at the 44th annual St. Pat’s in Five Points with this quick guide to music, the parade, races, and more.
March 10, 2026