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If you recently retired and are looking for things to do, this guide will help you make the most of retirement in Columbia.
The annual St. Pat’s event surpassed $1.2 Million in total contributions, supporting 40 Midlands nonprofits and attracted over 32,000 attendees
Discover how community collaboration and perseverance transformed a dream into Irmo’s newest recreational hotspot; Friarsgate Skatepark, nestled inside of Rawls Creek Park.
Explore diverse voices and stories with $5 tickets to AAPI movies at The Nick this month.
Don’t know what to get the Mom in your life this Mother’s Day? We’re giving you a few ideas on what to get them or how you can spend Mother’s Day in Columbia.
“The Performing Arts Center is a testament to our commitment to the arts and education,” said Jim LeBlanc, the Performing Arts Center’s executive director.
Ready to grub on 10,000 lbs of Louisiana crawfish and other Cajun delights at the 18th annual Rosewood Crawfish Festival? Us too.
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The Vista’s got your cravings covered with its growing food scene.
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Make the most of the warm weather with this list of the best local events and activities happening this summer.
Check out the poems below, including the contest winner our readers voted for.
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Columbia Food & Wine Festival returns April 22–27 with chef dinners, tastings, and ticketed events still available.
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The Southeastern BBQ Showdown returns to Columbia in 2026 with 40 teams, live music, and celebrity judges.
The ColaJazz Foundation organized this show that will bring five musicians to a free Saturday show on Main Street.
Three Gamecocks — Te-Hina Paopao, Bree Hall, and Sania Feagin — were selected in the 2025 WNBA Draft, continuing Gamecock’s pro pipeline.
We’ve made a concerted effort to orchestrate this roadmap, so you can focus on finding the artists you adore.
The trailblazing player visited Columbia after retiring from baseball, and his legacy will be honored at a Fireflies game.
The Consumer Price Index indicated inflation was slowing in Columbia in March 2025, and some categories saw costs deflate.
Invest in our planet via local, national, and global Earth Day initiatives.
Google.org’s grant will support hands-on AI training for local nonprofits looking to boost efficiency.