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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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March PlanAhead: Your Columbia events calendar
February 25, 2022
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Q+A with artist and illustrator Marius Valdes
February 23, 2022
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A Columbia, SC native — Kornbread “The Snack” Jete from RuPaul’s Drag Race
February 18, 2022
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5 luxe East Coast Airbnbs for a spring break getaway
February 14, 2022
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A love letter to Columbia, SC for Valentine’s Day
February 14, 2022
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How to spend Valentine’s Day in Columbia, SC
February 10, 2022
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The 02.02.2022 Challenge for Columbia, SC
February 2, 2022
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February PlanAhead: Your Columbia events calendar
January 27, 2022
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Airports and Transportation
How to utilize Columbia’s Amtrak Station and our city’s railroad history
Explore affordable and hands-free spring getaways with Columbia’s Amtrak Station and five train trips you can take.
March 17, 2024
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Richland County considering a $2.2 billion Transportation Sales Tax for proposed road projects over 15 years
Richland County’s Proposed $2.2 billion Transportation Sales Tax and some of the project drafts were unveiled: Here’s what you need to know
March 14, 2024
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Education
How to submit to our 2024 poetry contest
It’s National Poetry Month, and our readers are invited to submit original poems in a special COLAtoday contest.
March 14, 2024
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How well do you know the map of Columbia?
We’ve got a game for you — test your knowledge of how well you know Columbia’s points-of-interest by the address alone.
March 13, 2024
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Festivals
Your guide to the 2024 St. Pat’s Festival in Columbia, SC
Get ready to shamrock out at one of Cola’s biggest events and see what’s going to be new at this year’s St. Pat’s Festival.
March 11, 2024
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COLAtoday’s BBQ bracket champion
You’ve crowned our Midlands BBQ champion as City Limits Q, the West Columbia BBQ restaurant led by James Beard Award nominee Robbie Robinson.
March 10, 2024
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Travel and Outdoors
How to see the synchronous fireflies at Congaree National Park
Here’s how to snag your tickets so you can see the How to see the synchronous fireflies at Congaree National Park.
March 7, 2024
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Travel and Outdoors
Blossom Bridge Project set to begin this summer
The Blossom Street Bridge, built in 1953, is undergoing a $30-$40 million federal upgrade this summer to improve city connectivity and pedestrian access, following four years of planning and public engagement.
March 7, 2024
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Events
Cottontown Art Crawl and Bock and Roll Spring Fest rescheduled
Local events Cottontown Art Crawl and Bock and Roll have been rescheduled for Sunday to avoid potential severe thunderstorms and rain in the forecast.
March 7, 2024
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Sally Salamander: Columbia’s amphibian-lead walking tour
Experience Columbia SC is relaunching the Sally Salamander Walking Tour, created by the Leadership Columbia Class of 2009. This free, walkable scavenger hunt guides visitors through Columbia’s downtown historic landmarks, businesses, and art installations.
March 6, 2024
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