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An international bird photography exhibition opens in Columbia this spring, with local bird highlights and the upcoming Flock Fest.
Spoiler alert: Traffic isn’t great. We dove into the Texas A&M Transportation Institute’s congestion data so you don’t have to.
Columbia readers shared their wish list of new businesses they’d like to see in the Midlands.
Don’t be afraid. Concerns about everything from flood damage to environmental health can be solved by getting in touch not with the Ghostbusters, but with these Midlands resources.
Celebrate spooky season with Halloween happenings around Columbia, from trunk-or-treat trails to eerie zoo nights and family carnivals.
USC’s Homecoming Weekend returns Oct. 24–26 with events, tailgates, and a Saturday showdown vs. Alabama.
New SC license plates feature the Moultrie Flag and the phrase “Where the Revolutionary War Was Won.”
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This demographic shift promises to transform local business landscapes and community dynamics in profound ways.
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Celebrate local art and flavors at Sesqui this November.
Show some love to your fave businesses in Columbia.
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