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History
History of the South Carolina flag
Most of us probably don’t have our state flags memorized, but it’s worth studying up: Our flag’s design reflects centuries of history.
May 31, 2023 04:14 PM
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Dayten Rose
Volunteer
Your guide to local animal rescues + shelters across Columbia
Looking for a way to lend a paw or just want a furry friend? These shelters across Columbia could use your help fostering, adopting, or volunteering.
May 23, 2023
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Samantha Robertson
Sponsored
This new, tuition-free school gives students an alternative pathway
The Heron Virtual Academy of South Carolina helps engage students in their studies so they can focus on what they need to do for a successful future.
Sponsored by
a COLAtoday Partner
City
Learn more about how our Municipal Equality Index score has changed over time
We compare our previous Municipal Equality Index scores from the Human Rights Campaign... plus, how that score might change.
May 17, 2023
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Jessalin Heins-Nagamoto
City
Five Finds at Soda City Market in Columbia, SC
Search some of these fresh finds from flowers to clothes and much more every Saturday morning at Soda City Market in downtown Columbia, SC.
May 16, 2023
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David Stringer
Sponsored
👛 Party with a purpose at this annual event
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a COLAtoday Partner
Sponsored
Help support 570+ nonprofits during Midlands Gives 2023
Celebrate 10 years of giving and #InvestForImpact.
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a COLAtoday Partner
City
The City of Columbia widened a 1.7-mile stretch of road on North Main Street
The widening and repaving project was possible thanks to Richland County’s Transportation Penny Program — a $1.07 billion initiative that will be utilized for 22 years or until the budget has been depleted.
April 25, 2023
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Samantha Robertson
City
Record Store Day 2023 in Columbia, SC
Celebrate Record Store Day and support your favorite local record shop.
April 18, 2023
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David Stringer
City
Soda Citizen 101: our guide to becoming a Columbia citizen
Becoming a new resident is easy with these tips.
April 14, 2023
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David Stringer
Sponsored
Programs + initiatives that elevate our region
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Midlands Business Leadership Group
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The data doesn’t lie: Here’s how Cola stacks up against peer cities
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Midlands Business Leadership Group
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Just-released Elevate Midlands 2023 Report outlines growth and opportunities
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Midlands Business Leadership Group
City
A guide to Big Gamecock Weekend
Here’s what you can expect and how to participate.
April 11, 2023
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Samantha Robertson
Sports
USC Women’s basketball draftees going to the WNBA
The Gamecocks had a record-breaking night at the WNBA draft. See where each player will play.
April 11, 2023
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Samantha Robertson
Education
Take our survey for a chance to win $500
April 5, 2023
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Staff
Education
25+ elementary, middle, and high schools in Columbia, SC
We’re giving you all the pertinent details about some of the elementary, middle, and high schools in the Midlands.
March 30, 2023
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Samantha Robertson
Education
How to submit to our 2023 poetry contest
It’s National Poetry Month, and our readers are invited to submit original poems in a special COLAtoday contest.
March 29, 2023
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Sarah Leonhardt
City
Bierkeller is opening soon in Columbia, SC
Mark your calendars for May 2023.
March 28, 2023
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Samantha Robertson
Sponsored
Celebrate Children’s Museum Week during The Week of the Young Child
From April 1-7, 2023, EdVenture is celebrating with a week of activities at the museum.
Sponsored by
a COLAtoday Partner
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
City
Tupelo Honey is coming to the BullStreet District
Add this soon-to-be brunch spot to your Saturday itineraries
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
City
Pine Island is becoming a state park
Here’s a recap and update on the project.
March 20, 2023
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Samantha Robertson
City
Dall E 2 recreates Columbia
Using DALL E 2, we created various scenes in the Soda City.
March 17, 2023
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David Stringer
Culture
Your guide to the 2023 St. Pat’s Festival in Columbia, SC
Get ready to shamrock out
March 14, 2023
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Samantha Robertson
Travel and Outdoors
Columbia, city of love… bugs
Get ready for lovebug season in the spring and fall.
March 10, 2023
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Jessalin Heins-Nagamoto
Sponsored
A career in tech is calling (and this program can help) 💻
With a variety of virtual + in-person courses, Flatiron School is designed to help Soda Citizens prepare for a career in tech.
Sponsored by
a COLAtoday Partner
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
City
Will we always change the clock?
Daylight saving time has been around as early as 1918, and many legislators across the country are looking to change that.
March 2, 2023
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Jessalin Heins-Nagamoto
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