Support Us Button Widget

City Editor Sam’s 3 favorite Columbia news stories from 2023

Take a look at some of our favorite stories we brought you in 2023 — and learn about how you can keep them coming by supporting COLAtoday with the gift of your membership.

City Editor Sam walking with her dog Casper on a sidewalk in Five Points.

Becoming a member is a powerful way to support our local news team.

Photo by COLAtoday

It’s hard to believe it’s almost a wrap on 2023 — and what a year it’s been. We’ve been privileged enough to bring you incredible Columbia news stories straight to your inbox.

Check out some of City Editor Sam’s favorites:

We’re asking for your support to bring you even more stories like these next year.

We’re passionate about our approach to local news. In 2024, you can depend on us for newsletters free of divisive political content. Instead, we’ll deepen your Columbia roots, celebrate our city, and tell you ways to get involved with our community.

Joining our membership club is a powerful way to support our mission and keep our free newsletters hitting your inbox. Join and support us today.

More from COLAtoday
Gather COLA officially opens Friday, Dec. 5 with a day long celebration that’s even bringing Santa out.
Devine Street transforms into a holiday block party with shopping deals, live music, food, and snow.
Over the next 10 days, we’re launching a reader-driven campaign to sustain what we do best.
Columbia looked good on national TV this week.
Get ready to say hello to some new zoo friends and bid farewell to a few others.
Renderings show plans for the seven-story Grand Willow Hotel behind REI in Columbia’s BullStreet District.
Columbia’s fine-dining scene gets a boost as two Vista staples earn a spot in the MICHELIN Guide.
Startup Sprint returns for a free 24-hour challenge at Boyd Innovation Center where teams build and pitch startup business ideas.
The sun may be setting earlier, but Columbia still has plenty to do.
Bookmark this guide for a curated list of events taking place each month that we’re most looking forward to.