Before we get started on a brand new year full of possibilities, we wanted to recap the top COLAtoday stories from 2018 + thank all of you that made this year so amazing. Our resolution for 2019 is to keep the conversation going strong. (View count calculated across all COLAtoday platforms).
1️⃣ Columbia, S.C.’s ultimate Happy Hour guide | 📅 March | 🔥 25,000+ views
Every happy hour (including food deals) around Columbia, broken down by day of the week – so you can enjoy an evening out with friends, without breaking the bank.
2️⃣20 new restaurants you have to try in 2018 | 📅 Jan. | 🔥 16,000+ views
We started off 2017 with the ultimate dining guide to the newest eateries in town. Have you crossed all of these off of your list?
3️⃣#TBT: 10 of Columbia’s longest-standing restaurants | 📅 Sept. | 🔥 9,000+ views
From Yesterday’s and Mr. Friendly’s to Saluda’s and Al’s Upstairs, a celebration of Columbia’s most tried + true, long-standing restaurants.
4️⃣You need to weed this email | 📅 April | 🔥 7,500+ views
A look at S.C.’s marijuana laws – from legalization to hemp regulations – here’s how our state compares to our other southeastern neighbors.
5️⃣How to spend 48 hours in Columbia | 📅July | 🔥 7,200+ views
We put together a 48-hour guide to Columbia that you can send to friends + Facebook friends alike when they ask what to do when they visit. (Bonus: Take this as your own staycation guide. Because it never hurts to change up your weekend routine.)
There’s nothing better than celebrating the year with a look back at the things that excited us most. Comment below to tell us your favorite moment of 2018.
Thanks for joining the conversation this year. Here’s to a thriving year in 2019 – We’ll be here to help you experience it.
