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Arts
Rodney McMillian returns for major CMA spring exhibition
Columbia-born artist Rodney McMillian debuts a wide-ranging solo exhibition at the Columbia Museum of Art this spring.
February 26, 2026 12:45 PM
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Friarsgate’s skate park is taking shape
A skate park created by skaters for skaters
September 21, 2022
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Samantha Robertson
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Culture
Fall foliage report in Columbia, SC
September 19, 2022
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Other Columbias in the United States
A look at the other towns, burroughs, and places named Columbia in the US.
September 16, 2022
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Try This: Columbia Museum of Art’s ‘More Than Rhythm: A Black Music Series’
More Than Rhythm: A Black Music Series is back for a second season at the Columbia Museum of Art, taking attendees on a journey of history and culture to celebrate Black music.
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Arts
A Columbia-based puzzle
See if you can finish this puzzle of a local Columbia spot.
September 15, 2022
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Park(ing) Day returns to the Main Street District
September 14, 2022
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Travel and Outdoors
Great Escapes: Our guide to Newport, RI
Get ready for hydrangeas and sailboats galore.
September 13, 2022
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Chloe Rodgers
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Culture
Digital groups you should join in Columbia, SC
Get plugged into the Cola scene with these online communities to stay in-the-know about your city.
September 9, 2022
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Samantha Robertson
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Vintage Columbia postcards, back to school edition
View four of Columbia, South Carolina’s colleges and universities through the lens of vintage postcards.
August 14, 2024
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Development
Hotel Trundle named top 10 on USA Today list
Hotel Trundle, a locally loved adaptive reuse project in Columbia, ranks No. 6 on USA Today’s Best Boutique Hotels list.
August 14, 2024
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Business
Six new businesses coming soon to Five Points
From cheesesteaks to seasonal plants, here are six new businesses coming soon to the Five Points District.
August 12, 2024
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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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Education
Back to school shopping in Columbia and where to shop to spoil your teachers
While you’re back to school shopping for the kiddos, don’t forget to grab a gift or a little something special for your teachers.
August 9, 2024
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Development
New apartments on Columbia’s horizon
Columbia is adding over 2,000 new apartment units to meet growing demand and alleviate housing shortages.
August 8, 2024
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Travel and Outdoors
Here is where to pick apples within driving distance of Columbia
Take a road trip with the family and head to one of these regional U-pick apple farms; all within three hours of the Captial City.
August 8, 2024
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Columbia’s hospitality market growth by numbers
Columbia has five hotels with a total occunpancy of 570 rooms in the works to open by fall 2025.
August 6, 2024
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Where to find lunch in Columbia
Ready for your lunch break? Check out these 17 lunches from subs to fries and a shake.
August 6, 2024
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Tropical Storm Debby: what you need to know and how to prepare
Heavy rainfall and wind gusts are likely to the biggest Tropical Storm Debby threat to the Midlands. Here’s what you need to know.
August 5, 2024
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