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City
New boutique hotel opens in historic fire station in the Vista
The 59-room Lantern Columbia opens inside the former fire station as the Vista continues evolving.
January 21, 2026 02:53 PM
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David Stringer
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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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City
“Flying car” company to enter US market in partnership with Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE)
January 31, 2023
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Danielle Johnson
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Real Estate
2023 predictions for Columbia real estate
Real estate experts explain what Columbia home buyers should know and predict whether we’ll see prices rise in 2023.
December 21, 2022
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David Stringer
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Travel and Outdoors
Surviving pollen season in Columbia, SC
Does pollen season have you wiping your eyes and nose? Blame the hidden tree pollen as spring allergies kick into high gear.
March 18, 2025
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David Stringer
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City
SCDOT announces its ‘Pothole Blitz’
The statewide effort invites residents to report potholes so crews can patch them and improve safety for drivers.
March 17, 2025
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Michael Beausoleil
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Food
Where to watch the NCAA Tournament in Columbia
It’s tournament time, and Columbia has plenty of spots to catch every buzzer-beater.
March 14, 2025
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David Stringer
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Culture
The Bradford pear tree in Columbia, SC
You may see — or smell — these trees around Cola this spring.
March 14, 2025
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Jessalin Heins-Nagamoto
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Sponsored
Celebrating 75 years of the CMA
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City
Segra Park gearing up for its 2025 season
The Columbia Fireflies will return, but the ballpark has a schedule filled with other events, promos, and food-themed festivals.
March 13, 2025
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Michael Beausoleil
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History
The history of St. Pat’s in Five Points
St. Pat’s in Five Points grew from a small gathering into Columbia’s biggest festival.
March 12, 2025
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David Stringer
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Culture
When and where to spot hummingbirds in Columbia
Birds like the ruby-throated hummingbird will be appearing in Columbia in the spring — find out where you can go to catch a sighting.
March 11, 2025
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Michael Beausoleil
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City
Downtown Columbia reimagined with its Strategic Plan and Design Guidelines draft
Residents are invited to give feedback on the plan that outlines its objectives with six “big ideas” for downtown Columbia.
March 11, 2025
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Michael Beausoleil
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Sports
The battle of the “real USC”
South Carolina and Southern Cal will face off in a two-year series, “The Real SC,” with games in 2025 and 2026.
March 10, 2025
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David Stringer