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David Stringer

City Editor

David is based in Columbia, SC where he’s lived since graduating from UofSC’s School of Journalism in 2006. In his 20+ years in the Soda City, he founded Scene SC, an outlet covering the SC music scene, and has contributed to local publications including SCETV, Jasper Magazine, Free Times, and The Post and Courier. He currently serves on boards for One Columbia for Arts and Culture and the Jam Room Music Festival.

The Carolina Grits is the new alternate identity of the Columbia Fireflies and you have the chance to help name the new mascot.
Columbia’s new Downtown Strategic Plan, inviting community input to shape future urban design, policy, and public space guidelines over ten months.
Take a look back at St. Patrick’s Day 2024 that brought out over 30,000 people from across the state to the annual event.
Did you know the city and the county provide interactive GIS maps of Columbia to connect you to resources and help you get to know your neighborhood?
It’s a historic year for basketball fans across South Carolina. The NCAA Tournament features Gamecocks, Tigers, Blue Hose, and Cougars.
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.
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.
We’ve got a game for you — test your knowledge of how well you know Columbia’s points-of-interest by the address alone.
Get your garden started right in 2024 with these plant events and local nurseries featuring all types of plants that thrive in zone 8b.
Local events Cottontown Art Crawl and Bock and Roll have been rescheduled for Sunday to avoid potential severe thunderstorms and rain in the forecast.
Learn about the predicted spring weather outlook including March, April, and May in Columbia, SC — psst... the first day of spring is Tuesday, March 19.
Historic Columbia’s March events feature tours, concerts, and webinars, celebrating Columbia’s history and culture.
As Columbia continues to grow, we’re keeping an eye on upcoming developments and recently opened businesses.
In 2023, Congaree National Park set a visitation record with 250,114 guests, reflecting a growing interest in natural and cultural heritage.
See how far your dollar can take you in Columbia’s fast moving real estate market. Here are five homes that may pique your interest.
Here are five ongoing projects that will change Columbia’s riverfront landscape for decades to come.
National Margarita Day is Thursday, Feb. 22. Let’s get salty (or spicy).
Night Shift market collaboration revitalizes Columbia’s arts scene, offering a unique blend of shopping, crafts, and entertainment from March to October.
Build your social network through team-building sports in Columbia, like kickball, softball, and pickleball.
Join this St. Pat’s kickoff celebration where they’ll dye the fountain green ahead of the annual festival.
With the TRAK Trails program, families can explore nature in the Midlands and earn points.
Don’t sweat it if you can’t make it down to the bayou — you can celebrate Mardi Gras right here, 680 miles away from the French Quarter.
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With suggestions ranging from Top Golf to Wegman’s grocery store chain, here are some of our reader’s suggestions on what they’d like to see at the new development in Forest Acres.
Richland County and Forest Acres officials gathered on Monday morning to share plans for the upcoming redevelopment of the 32 acre Richland Mall property.
Opened in 1976, Casual Living closed in 2023. Here are four more options in Cola to find outdoor furniture that can stand up to the South Carolina weather.
Celebrate the community through talks and storytelling, education and work, art and poetry all month long.
The Columbia metro area covers Calhoun, Clarendon, Fairfield, Kershaw, Lexington, Newberry, Orangeburg, and Richland counties.
Get to know your 2024 Gamecock baesball team who will head into the season as the No. 12 ranked team in the country.