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Restaurant Roundup: New and coming-soon restaurants in Columbia
Dining in Columbia is always a fresh experience, with new restaurants popping up all the time — and more on the way.
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David Stringer
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Brookland Commons’ historic kilns and the legacy of the Guignards
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COLAtoday 2025 Recap: The big news stories of 2025
It’s not just your year in music — we’ve also rounded up your year in local news.
December 4, 2025
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Outdoors
How to turn your Midlands yard into a mini wildlife haven
A grassroots effort is helping Midlands properties become part of a nationwide habitat network.
December 3, 2025
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Luxury living, redefined in Columbia and West Columbia
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Time to “right-size?” A local interior designer has a few tips
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Stamp your passport to a night of art and elegance
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Top 9 one-connection destinations from CAE
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Two free ways to ring in the holidays in Cayce
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A holiday visit worth making
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A family favorite, season after season
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