Business

Small Business

Try Dave’s Hot Chicken: A new restaurant in Columbia

Dave’s Hot Chicken opened on Friday, June 16 at 4601 Devine St. and we’re sharing our thoughts with you about the new Cola restaurant.

June 28, 2023

Small Business

Help name this new beer from Steel Hands Brewing

Soda Citizens are getting a say in Steel Hands Brewing’s new creamsicle juicy hazy beer. Help us name the new beer and enjoy a free luau this weekend.

June 20, 2023

Sponsored

Join the Shop Carolina Co-Op

Lowes Foods is rolling out this new offering to locals this summer — here’s how to participate.

Sponsored by a COLAtoday Partner

Small Business

Peak Drift Brewing’s can do attitude

Peak Drift Brewing is shaking up the canning industry with a new $4 million can printer focused on sustainable printing and recycling.

June 1, 2023

Small Business

A quick recap of things you probably missed happening in Columbia

We all know May is a crazy time of year, so here’s a recap of recent local projects and happenings just in case you need a little refresher

May 31, 2023

Sponsored

💰 3 chances to win $1,000 this summer

Sponsored by a COLAtoday Partner

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Support local by eating local with this subscription box

Sponsored by a COLAtoday Partner

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4 things to consider when selecting a bank

Here’s what First Bank says should be top-of-mind.

Sponsored by a COLAtoday Partner

A small white AirFly device next to a passport, headphones, ear buds, and a plane ticket.

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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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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Culture

6 unbelievable Columbia and South Carolina headlines

These stories look like they’re stranger than fiction, but there are no jokes here. All of these headlines really found their way into the news.

March 31, 2025

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Arts

Meet Columbia’s Poet Laureate

Jennifer Bartell Boykin is currently in a four-year role where she uses her background in poetry to encourage appreciation for the art.

March 31, 2025

City

Riverbanks Reflects on Koshka’s Life and Legacy

Riverbanks Zoo reflects on the life of Koshka, a nearly 20-year-old Amur tiger and symbol of conservation efforts.

March 28, 2025

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Culture

Live on Lincoln 2025 lineup announced

The showcase of local talent will feature over 10 organizations to raise funds supporting local art and cultural organizations

March 27, 2025

Tourism and Hospitality

The Carolina Cup gallops toward its 90th year

The horses and pageantry of the annual Carolina Cup return to Camden, SC on Saturday, March 29.

March 26, 2025

Jack VanderToll

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Culture

Support USC through its Give 4 Garnet campaign

The gift-giving effort aims to support university departments, and your support can help causes unlock financial bonuses.

March 25, 2025

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Culture

Richland Library’s inaugural Read Freely Fest coming to Columbia

The library’s free, family-friendly festival will feature author talks, book sales, and entertainment across across three day.

March 25, 2025

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History

Columbia’s Historical Markers: Columbia College

Explore the rich legacy of Columbia College, a historic campus once exclusive to women, now celebrating over 150 years of change.

March 21, 2025

Live

A guide to Columbia’s pizza scene

Dig into Columbia’s must-try pizza shops including local legends, fancier fare, cross-country crusts, and more.

March 20, 2025

Three people are working together in what appears to be a warehouse or workshop with doors and windows. Two individuals wear blue "volunteer" shirts, while one person in a hoodie uses tape and a marker. They seem to be organizing or preparing materials for a project.

Culture

Where to make spring cleaning donations in Columbia

Doing some spring cleaning and have items to donate? Check out these 14 spots in the Columbia area accepting clothing and supply donations.

March 19, 2025