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Dining in Columbia is always a fresh experience, with new restaurants popping up all the time — and more on the way.
Experience Columbia SC introduces its 2026 ambassadors, highlighting locals shaping how visitors experience the Midlands.
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For every Bradford Pear you remove from your property, Clemson and the Forestry Commission will give you a free replacement, but only while supplies last.
We compiled all of the feedback from our Giving Campaign to learn what readers love most and want to see more of in our newsletters. Here’s a peek at what they said.
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The $80 million LOCAL Columbia development will add new apartments, retail space, parking, and streetscape improvements just one block from the State House.
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CF Evans has started building 2222 Main View, a 320-unit luxury apartment project coming to Main Street by 2027.

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Have you ever wondered what Public Works does in your county? We are providing you a quick rundown of the basic tasks this civic department completes and how to interact with it.
These migratory songbirds, the Purple Martins, gather here nightly through the summer, filling the sky in a swirling display before making their way to South America.⁠
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.
Celebrate Record Store Day and support your favorite local record shop.
Explore the rich legacy of Columbia College, a historic campus once exclusive to women, now celebrating over 150 years of change.
Does pollen season have you wiping your eyes and nose? Blame the hidden tree pollen as spring allergies kick into high gear.
You may see — or smell — these trees around Cola this spring.
The ClimateCool Smartbed, made in Irmo, is a finalist in SC’s “Coolest Thing” contest.
Don’t know what to do with a specific item or where to start if you’re curious about recycling in Columbia? We’ve got you.