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Arts
Design & Shine fashion show heads to Camp Cole
Camp Cole collaboration brings inclusive fashion, local artists, and a sold-out runway show to Eastover.
March 02, 2026 02:15 PM
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Arts
A Columbia-based puzzle
See if you can finish this puzzle of a local Columbia spot.
September 15, 2022
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Ben McBee
Parking Day
Arts
Park(ing) Day returns to the Main Street District
September 14, 2022
A historic ceramic face vessel with a protruding tongue.
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Rare vessel now on display at SC State Museum


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Arts
Columbia’s new public art walk

September 2, 2022
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David Stringer
Charleston Jazz in action.
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You haven’t experienced Charleston until you’ve experienced jazz
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Arts
National Cinema Day is Saturday
September 1, 2022
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Samantha Robertson
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Culture
Larger-than-life artwork in Columbia, SC
March 19, 2021
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Ever heard of a digital painting?
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Culture
12 local artists we want on our walls
April 4, 2018
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Beth
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Aerial concept rendering of Williams-Brice Stadium filled with fans, highlighting proposed renovations such as expanded premium seating on the west side, two large videoboards in the south end zone, and updated concourse areas.
Development
USC announces new partnership to benefit Williams-Brice Stadium
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David Stringer
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Live
Your guide to Columbia’s coffee shops
If you don’t have coffee already in hand, consider this your sign to grab some with our coffee guide, featuring 25+ local coffee shops.
August 6, 2025
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Samantha Robertson
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
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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.
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