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Airports and Transportation
Don’t board an airplane without this item
We’ve got a travel hack to make long flights more bearable — meet the Airfly wireless audio transmitter.
April 18, 2023
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Sarah Leonhardt
Food
Curiosity Coffee Celebrates Six Years with Dragon Room Pop-up
Curiosity Coffee Celebrates Six Years with Coffee Passport release.
April 18, 2023
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David Stringer
Business
Inside Knowledge Perk in the W.B. Smith Whaley House
Knowledge Perk coffee shop opens today in Columbia, SC
April 14, 2023
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David Stringer
Sponsored
Here’s where to find unique, local gifts
Enter: Main Street District.
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Finance
How to keep your car costs down in Columbia
Average yearly car costs hit a new high in 2022 — here’s how to invest smartly.
March 27, 2023
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Sarah Leonhardt
City
Cirba Solutions is coming to Richland County
The battery managemnt company is investing management $300 million is being invested in creating ~300 new jobs.
March 22, 2023
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Samantha Robertson
Business
25 years of Riggs Partners CreateAthon
Riggs Partners CreateAthon event has helped over 2,000 nonprofit organizations worldwide.
March 21, 2023
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David Stringer
Business
Celebrating Columbia Chamber’s 2023 Impact Award winners
See who’s been impacting business development around our city.
March 8, 2023
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Samantha Robertson
Development
Hotel Trundle’s expanding into Cottontown
We got an inside peek into the four new spaces, opening this spring.
March 2, 2023
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Samantha Robertson
Finance
Filing your taxes in Columbia, SC
Get started on filing your 2023 tax return.
February 21, 2023
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Emily Shea-Owen
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History
5 objects in town that are older than Columbia
June 3, 2025
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David Stringer
Small Business
What South Carolina’s new liquor liability law means for local businesses
May 29, 2025
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David Stringer
Development
Answered: our readers’ thoughts on Columbia’s changing skyline
May 27, 2025
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Samantha Robertson
Play
10+ pools, water parks, and splash pools in Columbia
May 23, 2025
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David Stringer
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Development
Saluda Skyride in development at Riverbanks Zoo and Garden
The aerial lift will connect the zoo and botanical garden and offer panoramic views of the Saluda River area.
February 27, 2025
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Michael Beausoleil
Business
We’re celebrating Small Business Week, here’s how to join us
Join us at COLAtoday in celebrating the heart of our community, small businesses.
February 26, 2025
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Kristen Templeton
Culture
Femme Film Fest coming to The Nick
The three-day festival will honor International Women’s Day and showcase inspiring works highlighting female filmmakers.
February 25, 2025
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Michael Beausoleil
Small Business
Wingard’s Market announces annual Spring Fling
Wingard’s Market’s Spring Fling blooms Friday, March 14, and Saturday, March 15, with plant discounts, local vendors, and seasonal finds in Lexington.
February 24, 2025
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David Stringer
City
19 fun-filled local summer camps
Keep your kiddos engaged this summer with camps and programs for science, outdoors, and the arts.
February 24, 2025
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David Stringer
Culture
An introvert’s guide to Columbia
Looking to break out of your comfort zone as an introvert? Follow your interests and partake in these groups and gatherings.
February 21, 2025
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Michael Beausoleil
City
Keep the Midlands Beautiful’s 2025 visible litter audit results
The environmental nonprofit conducts an annual audit of Richland and Lexington counties to assess the level of visible litter.
February 21, 2025
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Michael Beausoleil
Culture
Joffrey Ballet Joins USC Dance for residency and performance
The Joffrey Ballet partners with USC for a three-week residency, culminating in an Saturday, April 5 performance with USC students and orchestra.
February 20, 2025
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David Stringer
City
How Columbia’s Design Review Commission shapes the city
Columbia’s Design Review Commission approved major projects, preservation efforts, and urban developments in 2024, shaping the city’s growth while preserving character.
February 20, 2025
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David Stringer
Business
Building a startup in 24 Hours at the Boyd Innovation Center
Startup Sprint at the Boyd Innovation Center challenged entrepreneurs to build startups in 24 hours.
February 19, 2025
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David Stringer