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If you recently retired and are looking for things to do, this guide will help you make the most of retirement in Columbia.
We’ve made a concerted effort to orchestrate this roadmap, so you can focus on finding the artists you adore.
The trailblazing player visited Columbia after retiring from baseball, and his legacy will be honored at a Fireflies game.
The Consumer Price Index indicated inflation was slowing in Columbia in March 2025, and some categories saw costs deflate.
Invest in our planet via local, national, and global Earth Day initiatives.
USC lost in the championship game, but they an impressive season — look at their accomplishments and successes in the Women’s NCAA Tournament.
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United Way of the Midlands’ Volunteer Week runs from April 21-26 and features 100 projects in need of volunteers.
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You don’t need to spend a lot to have a good day in Columbia. With this guide, you won’t need to spend anything but time.
Find your next page-turner at these bookstores in Columbia where you can browse titles and literally support small businesses.
These stories look like they’re stranger than fiction, but there are no jokes here. All of these headlines really found their way into the news.
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Learn about Martin Luther King Jr.'s presence in Columbia and how to commemorate his life and legacy on Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
ColaJazz Foundation and the Koger Center announce seven intimate jazz performances running from February through December.
If you’re trying to reach new running goals, consider signing up for one of these upcoming races or find ways to get more steps in around Columbia
For every Bradford Pear you remove from your property, Clemson and the Forestry Commission will give you a free replacement, but only while supplies last.
Get your calendars out and start booking your reservations at these Midlands eateries offering special dishes, menus, and deals for a limited time during Restaurant Week South Carolina.
We compiled all of the feedback from our Giving Campaign to learn what readers love most and want to see more of in our newsletters. Here’s a peek at what they said.
Block parties, early ball drops, free games — whatever your vibe, there’s a Columbia-area New Year’s Eve for you.
South Carolina is reshaping its offense with coordinator Kendal Briles and longtime assistants Stan Drayton and Randy Clements joining Shane Beamer’s staff.
Columbia Food & Wine Festival returns with new Tastemakers memberships and a USC hospitality scholarship added to its five-day lineup.
Registration is open for MAI’s spring Audio Engineering Certificate, a six-month program led by Jam Room’s Jay Matheson.