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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.
Godspeed, a new specialty coffee pop-up by Roger Caughman and Kailey Cunningham, focuses on building community connections with each pop-up.
Entrepreneurs come from everywhere, including The Midlands. Read about three products that have been featured or inspired by the show “Shark Tank.”
Once booming, now barren. Let’s take a peek at malls of Columbia’s past — plus hope for the future.
Discover the cost of living for Columbia, including housing, transportation, and everyday expenses. Find out how Columbia, SC compares to the national average in terms of affordability.
Need some new tech? A new boutique electronic store with cutting-edge tech, Gadgetboy, is open on Devine Street in Columbia.
We want to know — if you moved away (or maybe we did move away) and you think about which restaurant or meal would spark nostalgia the most, which would it be?
From skytrams that go over 378 to river development and pedestrian bridges, here are some of your answers for What if... Columbia looked like this?
The South Carolina Department of Agriculture’s ACRE awarded $200,000 in grants to 12 local agribusinesses, providing funding and professional support for their innovative projects.
Our Father’s Day Gift Guide will help you find the perfect gift this year.
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The transit system is building its zero-emissions fleet by adding buses with hydrogen fuel cell and battery-electric technology.
Plan the perfect picnic in Columbia by prepping your meal, packing your equipment, and picking a scenic local destination.
Support Columbia causes year-round — from mentoring youth to rescuing pets, river cleanups, or helping from home.
Columbia Food & Wine Festival returns April 22–27 with chef dinners, tastings, and ticketed events still available.
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The Southeastern BBQ Showdown returns to Columbia in 2026 with 40 teams, live music, and celebrity judges.
The ColaJazz Foundation organized this show that will bring five musicians to a free Saturday show on Main Street.
Three Gamecocks — Te-Hina Paopao, Bree Hall, and Sania Feagin — were selected in the 2025 WNBA Draft, continuing Gamecock’s pro pipeline.
We’ve made a concerted effort to orchestrate this roadmap, so you can focus on finding the artists you adore.
The trailblazing player visited Columbia after retiring from baseball, and his legacy will be honored at a Fireflies game.