Culture

Government

Here’s how to join a city board or commission in Columbia

Want to get involved locally but don’t know how? Browse through the City of Columbia’s city boards and commissions that have vacancies and apply.

October 16, 2025 01:30 PM

David Stringer

Play

Live Music Venues in the Midlands

We’ve made a concerted effort to orchestrate this roadmap, so you can focus on finding the artists you adore.

April 15, 2025

David Stringer

Jackie Robinson wearing a suite and tie surrounded by a group of people .

Culture

Jackie Robinson’s history in Columbia

The trailblazing player visited Columbia after retiring from baseball, and his legacy will be honored at a Fireflies game.

April 14, 2025

Michael Beausoleil

Culture

How did inflation impact Columbia in March?

The Consumer Price Index indicated inflation was slowing in Columbia in March 2025, and some categories saw costs deflate.

April 14, 2025

Michael Beausoleil

A wooden path on the Saluda Riverwalk on the left with a wooden rail overlooking the Saluda River to the right. Woods and trees are in the background behind the water.

Culture

How to celebrate Earth Day in Columbia

Invest in our planet via local, national, and global Earth Day initiatives.

April 14, 2025

Emily Shea-Owen

Gamecocks players stand on the court with their arms around each other before a basketball game.

Sports

Gamecocks women’s basketball finish 2025 NCAA Women’s Tournament as runners up

USC lost in the championship game, but they an impressive season — look at their accomplishments and successes in the Women’s NCAA Tournament.

April 6, 2025

Michael Beausoleil

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City

Lighting up Columbia: What the skyline should glow for, according to our readers

COLAtoday readers shared ideas for lighting up Columbia’s skyline, from Gamecock wins to local causes and holidays.

August 7, 2025

David Stringer

Live

Your guide to Columbia’s coffee shops

If you don’t have coffee already in hand, consider this your sign to grab some with our coffee guide, featuring 25+ local coffee shops.

August 6, 2025

Samantha Robertson

GIF showing the Vista district in Columbia, SC, with a view of the historic brick railroad depot at the corner of Gervais and Gadsden Streets, where Sylvan’s Jewelers is relocating.

Sylvan’s Jewelers first tenant in Vista Depot District

Sylvan’s Jewelers is moving to the Vista this fall, expanding its showroom and Rolex offerings in the SC Railroad Depot.

July 31, 2025

David Stringer

Aerial image showing the expansive 33-acre Lake Murray Golf Center property in Chapin, SC, surrounded by trees, open grassy areas, and nearby roadways.

Development

Lake Murray Golf Center set for comeback

Lake Murray Golf Center sold to local owners with plans to reopen in phases and rebrand later this year.

July 31, 2025

David Stringer

Travel and Outdoors

Tips for staying cool while the Midlands is under heat advisories

They don’t call Columbia famously hot for nothin’, but while the heat stays in the triple digits and the Midlands is under heat advisories, here are tips and recommendations for other activities.

July 28, 2025

Samantha Robertson

Exterior of 747 Saluda Ave. in Five Points, showing the storefront window with Sparrow Construction and Godspeed Coffee branding. Brick columns and greenery frame the entrance.

Development

Godspeed Coffee puts down roots in Five Points

Godspeed Coffee is looking to open its first permanent location in Five Points by the end of the year, with Sparrow Construction leading the buildout.

July 24, 2025

David Stringer