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Shoppes at Forest Hills sits in one of Columbia’s most desirable neighborhoods, close to the Forest Hills, Melrose Heights, and Heathwood communities.
Image Studios will offer private, customizable spaces to independent local beauty professionals to own + operate their own fully-equipped mini-salon suites.
Visitation increased from 15.8 million in 2022 to 16.4 million in 2023. We’re breaking down some other tourism stats + we’ll give you ways to get involved and keep the ball rolling as citizens.
A $20.6 million river development, a 940-bed student housing development, and a $65 million mixed-use retail development are all underway in the Midlands or were announced this week. Here’s what you need to know about each project.
The Golden Spur, which used to be a pub at USC, has been reimagined into a restaurant on ground floor of the Campus Village development.
Meet some of the 2024 fastest-growing companies in the Columbia area featured on Inc. 5000’s list.
From cheesesteaks to seasonal plants, here are six new businesses coming soon to the Five Points District.
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What do Coca-Cola, Michael Jordan, and Columbia, SC have in common? Keep reading to find out the history of and ties Coca-Cola has to Columbia.
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A spring morning of birdwatching in Columbia, where migrating warblers, local gardens, and unexpected bird facts stole the show.
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