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Dog-friendly businesses guide for Columbia
Explore these dog-friendly businesses in Columbia that span from places to eat, drink, shop, exercise, and stay the night.
September 10, 2025 03:30 PM
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Asked: What if Columbia, SC looked like this?
Dream big, Columbians. We want to hear your whackiest, wonkiest, dreamiest, funniest, what if Columbia ideas.
May 24, 2024
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Samantha Robertson
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Cheers: We’re celebrating Drink Up Week — here’s how to join us
We’ll be toasting to the bountiful beverage industry across Columbia, SC from Monday, July 22 to Friday, July 26, 2024.
May 24, 2024
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Remember D-Day with a new exhibition at SCSM
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Free summer at the Columbia Museum of Art
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Vista Guild announces arts donations
The Congaree Vista Guild announced $12,000 in donations to local performing arts groups from the Live on Lincoln event, the finale of the 32nd Annual Artista Vista. The event featured a gallery crawl, lantern-making workshops, and the first Live Art Mart.
May 22, 2024
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David Stringer
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St. Pat’s in Five Points Festival donated a record $67,100 to local charities and nonprofits
The annual St. Pat’s event surpassed $1.2 Million in total contributions, supporting 40 Midlands nonprofits and attracted over 32,000 attendees
May 15, 2024
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Samantha Robertson
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Culture
From inception to fruition: the story of Friarsgate Skatepark
Discover how community collaboration and perseverance transformed a dream into Irmo’s newest recreational hotspot; Friarsgate Skatepark, nestled inside of Rawls Creek Park.
May 9, 2024
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Samantha Robertson
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Theater
Celebrate AAPI Heritage Month with The Nick
Explore diverse voices and stories with $5 tickets to AAPI movies at The Nick this month.
May 7, 2024
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Samantha Robertson
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Tiki Week Moves to The Dragon Room
The annual Tiki Week at Bourbon is moving to The Dragon Room, blending tiki-inspired food and cocktails with Asian cuisine.
January 28, 2025
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The Nick rolls out the red carpet
Celebrate the Oscars in style with fine dining, live entertainment, and a red carpet experience at The Venue hosted by The Nick.
January 27, 2025
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Gray Collegiate Academy is expanding and opening a satellite campus in Irmo
Gray Collegiate Academy will be opening its new satellite campus in Irmo this August 2025, initially hosting ~600 students, grades six through 10.
January 24, 2025
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Hot soups of the season in Columbia
Here are some of your favorite hot soups at nine restaurants in the Columbia, SC area from Mexican dishes to spicy Asian noodle bowls.
January 23, 2025
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Gamecock alum releases Gamecock women’s basketball anthem
Tina Roy drops the “Not Like Us (G-Mix),” a custom Kendrick Lamar remix celebrating the team’s skills on the court.
January 23, 2025
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The 4th annual Cola Rosé Shower is returning to Williams-Brice Stadium
Wear pink to the 4th annual Cola Rosé Shower event and donate feminine hygiene products all while raising awareness on women’s healthcare in the Midlands.
January 22, 2025
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Samantha Robertson
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Festivals
St. Pat’s in Five Points unveils this year’s lineup for 2025 festival
Columbia’s largest St. Pat’s in Five Points festival returns with live music, featuring several regional performances, on Saturday, March 15.
January 22, 2025
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Meet Columbia’s 2025 Ambassadors
Keep your 2025 Columbia SC Insider’s Guide handing for friends and family visiting town.
January 21, 2025
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Education
Books written by authors with Columbia connections
Whether you’re looking for your next leisure read, a book for the whole family, or a thrilling fictional novel, we’ve got a list of books written by local authors in Columbia.
January 17, 2025
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Education
Winter gardening tips for Columbia
How to prepare your garden and what to plant in the winter months.
January 16, 2025
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