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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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Samantha Robertson
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Food
We tried a dirty chai at six local coffee shops
We tried chai made with espresso from six different local coffee shops around Columbia, SC. Here are the results of the store superlatives.
November 10, 2022
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Robin Schwartzkopf
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A court from a legend for future legends
Local basketball legend A’ja Wilson opens new court
November 9, 2022
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David Stringer
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Now Available: Newly-renovated designer apartment homes in Soda City
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Try This: Celebrating the Columbia Museum of Art’s new fall exhibitions in Columbia, SC
There’s no party like an art museum party.
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Enter: Your one-stop (super local) holiday gift shop 🎁
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Free rides around Main Street District? Yes, please. 👀
Soda City has a lot going on — learn how the Main Street District can help you love where you live (even more than you already do).
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Inside the collection: Forget football — ever heard of chunkey?
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It’s gala time, COLA 🎉
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The University of South Carolina brand update
UofSC officially drops the “of” introduced in 2019
October 26, 2022
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David Stringer
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Piece together this Main Street scene
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Let’s eat, kids: Family friendly restaurants in Columbia
Grab the little ones and hit the town — these spots are tried and true with Cola kids.
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Vroom, vroom: Car shows in and around Columbia
Around these parts, car show culture rolls deep.
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Showcase your state spirit at the State Fair
The South Carolina State Fair’s 2024 theme, “46 Reasons to Celebrate SC,” honors all 46 counties with expanded exhibit categories, including the “Spirit of Carolina” awards, highlighting our state’s beauty and creativity.
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