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Explore these dog-friendly businesses in Columbia that span from places to eat, drink, shop, exercise, and stay the night.
Shop Valentine’s Day chocolates, couple’s games, cookware, candles, and fuzzy socks to spread the love.
Explore a symphony of non-alcoholic mocktails around Columbia from seven restaurants that were recommended by our followers.
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The EdVenture Market, one of many Worlds of Work exhibits, recently underwent a refresh that brings a new and improved shopping experience to the children’s museum.
We’re commemorating 2023 the best way we know how — highlighting local photos through our COLAtoday Picture of the Year contest.
Whether you’re looking for athletic classes, art classes, or cooking classes we’ve got recommendations for how to keep learning in Columbia.
Peer into the future and use your knowledge of our city to predict what will happen in 2024.
Sure you can stay somewhere overnight, but is it a Golden Girls-themed Airbnb? Take a look inside this eclectic bnb and book it next time you’re looking to stay in Five Points
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Here’s everything you need to know about attending your first concert (hint: there’s no need to be intimidated).
We want to see those socks sag after being filled to the brim with local stocking stuffer gifsts from around Columbia.
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Columbia is made up of so many wonderful small businesses, here are a few our readers love in honor of Small Business Saturday.
Looking for plans this week or wanting to plan an outing with friends and family? Here are two movies playing currently at The Nickelodeon Theater.
The Newberry Opera House, a historic venue located halfway between Columbia and Greenville, is a beautiful historic 400 seat venue surrounded by a charming downtown.
Richland County is expected to advance Shop Road Extension Phase 2 with a $2.57 million service order, adding 1.4 miles and a bridge over Mill Creek.
Work is underway at the Shepherd Hotel in the Vista, transforming Columbia’s historic fire station into a boutique hotel set to open in 2025.
Columbia plans to modernize parking with higher rates, extended enforcement, and upgraded kiosks.
This spring, Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) will add two new nonstop routes to Florida thanks to one of the largest service expansions in Allegiant Air’s history.
The 17-acre Lutheran Theological Southern Seminary campus on North Main Street is relocating, offering a unique redevelopment opportunity.
Richland County is transitioning to a public-private partnership (P3) model to boost job growth, attract businesses, and mirror successes like Greenville’s Fluor Field revitalization.
Check out winter and holiday-themed events happening in and around Columbia in this seasonal guide.