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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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Spring weather forecast in Columbia, SC for 2022
March 22, 2022
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COLAtoday’s brewery bracket
March 16, 2022
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Read this before buying a home in Columbia, SC
March 14, 2022
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Celebrating Women’s History Month through art in Columbia, SC
March 10, 2022
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5 community gardens in Columbia, SC
March 8, 2022
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A northern perspective of Columbia, SC
March 2, 2022
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Columbia Fireflies to moonlight as the Carolina Grits Baseball Club
The Carolina Grits is the new alternate identity of the Columbia Fireflies and you have the chance to help name the new mascot.
March 31, 2024
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Gamecock commit named Gatorade Player of the Year
Joyce Edwards named Gatorade National Girls Basketball Player of the Year, recognized for excellence in sports and community leadership.
March 28, 2024
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Wait, is the term “Soda City” cringe? Let us know
We had a reader provide feedback and share their thoughts about the term “Soda City” and we want to know if you agree.
March 28, 2024
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Deviled egg recipe from Chef Jessica Shillato of Spotted Salamander Cafe and Catering
Make Deviled Eggs with Sweet & Spicy SC Pecans — a recipe given to us by the James Beard Semifinalist nominated for Best Chef, Jessica Shillato of Spotted Salamander Cafe and Catering
March 28, 2024
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Spring sips galore: Discover Columbia’s must-try spring menus at local coffee shops
Check out five local coffee shop’s spring menus full of seasonal flavors from strawberry toaster strudel cold brews to nutty black sesame flat whites.
March 26, 2024
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Explore Wales Garden through Historic Columbia’s Palladium Tour: Landmarks and Landscapes
Discover local architectural treasures and Art in the Garden through Historic Columbia’s self-guided Palladium Tour: Landmarks and Landscapes
March 26, 2024
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A new vision for downtown Columbia
Columbia’s new Downtown Strategic Plan, inviting community input to shape future urban design, policy, and public space guidelines over ten months.
March 21, 2024
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Photos from the St. Pat’s Festival in Five Points 2024
Take a look back at St. Patrick’s Day 2024 that brought out over 30,000 people from across the state to the annual event.
March 19, 2024
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Columbia’s GIS mapping decoded
Did you know the city and the county provide interactive GIS maps of Columbia to connect you to resources and help you get to know your neighborhood?
March 18, 2024
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The biggest moments in NCAA Tournament history for local teams
From Clemson’s inaugural invite to the Gamecock national championships, here are the biggest basketball moments in SC history.
March 17, 2024
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