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Here’s how to join a city board or commission in Columbia
Want to get involved locally but don’t know how? Browse through the City of Columbia’s city boards and commissions that have vacancies and apply.
October 16, 2025 01:30 PM
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David Stringer
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Culture
Columbia Museum of Art to host major exhibition of French modern art
A major French modern art exhibition featuring works by Monet and Matisse comes to the Columbia Museum of Art this fall.
August 16, 2024
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David Stringer
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City
Meet Columbia’s coworking spaces
Explore Columbia’s coworking spaces, including the new Venture X, offering unique environments and premium options for freelancers and professionals.
August 16, 2024
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David Stringer
Culture
Here’s your guide to experiencing The Big MO
The perfect way to experience The Big Mo? Pack-up your car with snacks, a few drinks, blankets + pillows to drive out to see movies under the stars.
August 15, 2024
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Samantha Robertson
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City
10 tips for students living in Columbia, SC
Here are 10 tips for students who are new to Columbia. Learn how to get around, where to eat, and some local knowledge to prepare you for at least four years in the Soda City.
August 9, 2024
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Samantha Robertson
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Opening the curtain on Town Theatre’s 105th season
From “Anything Goes” to “Spamalot,” America’s oldest community theatre has plenty of treats in store for its 2024-25 programming.
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🎶 Eat, drink, and enjoy nonstop hits at Meeting Street Music Fest
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Events
Historic Columbia’s August events
From flower cutting classes to a walking tour of the Vista, learn about Columbia’s history through these August events.
August 2, 2024
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David Stringer
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Events
9 free fall festivals in Columbia
Fill up your fall calendar with these free events happening across the Soda City.
July 31, 2024
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David Stringer
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Experience Star Wars in a live symphonic concert experience
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Scenes from the Planetarium's construction + grand opening.
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Celebrating 10 years of star-studded shows at SCSM
Grab a viewing partner, because the museum is offering a special two-for-one deal on Planetarium and 4D Theater show tickets every Saturday in August.
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SCDOT announces its ‘Pothole Blitz’
The statewide effort invites residents to report potholes so crews can patch them and improve safety for drivers.
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Where to watch the NCAA Tournament in Columbia
It’s tournament time, and Columbia has plenty of spots to catch every buzzer-beater.
March 14, 2025
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The Bradford pear tree in Columbia, SC
You may see — or smell — these trees around Cola this spring.
March 14, 2025
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Celebrating 75 years of the CMA
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Segra Park gearing up for its 2025 season
The Columbia Fireflies will return, but the ballpark has a schedule filled with other events, promos, and food-themed festivals.
March 13, 2025
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History
The history of St. Pat’s in Five Points
St. Pat’s in Five Points grew from a small gathering into Columbia’s biggest festival.
March 12, 2025
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David Stringer
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Culture
When and where to spot hummingbirds in Columbia
Birds like the ruby-throated hummingbird will be appearing in Columbia in the spring — find out where you can go to catch a sighting.
March 11, 2025
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Michael Beausoleil
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City
Downtown Columbia reimagined with its Strategic Plan and Design Guidelines draft
Residents are invited to give feedback on the plan that outlines its objectives with six “big ideas” for downtown Columbia.
March 11, 2025
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Michael Beausoleil
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Sports
The battle of the “real USC”
South Carolina and Southern Cal will face off in a two-year series, “The Real SC,” with games in 2025 and 2026.
March 10, 2025
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David Stringer
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Work
The top industries and employers in the Columbia metro area
The Columbia metro area covers Calhoun, Clarendon, Fairfield, Kershaw, Lexington, Newberry, Orangeburg, and Richland counties.
March 10, 2025
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Samantha Robertson