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Design & Shine fashion show heads to Camp Cole
Camp Cole collaboration brings inclusive fashion, local artists, and a sold-out runway show to Eastover.
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Columbia Weekend Getaway: Proposal Hotspot Palmetto Bluff Great for Any Occasion
June 14, 2019
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Your local Father’s Day gift guide for dear ol’ dad
June 6, 2019
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Should the Gamecocks serve alcohol at sporting events?
June 5, 2019
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A Columbia Mother’s Day guide to show your mom you appreciate her
May 7, 2019
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Hip Hop Family Day returns to Columbia, SC on August 19 at the Koger Center.
June 13, 2023
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Get a taste of Columbia as a flavor of ice cream
From sweet tea to peach, here are what ice cream flavors you said best describe our city.
June 12, 2023
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Columbia Museum of Art’s Exclusive McQueen & Ray Exhibition
The Columbia Museum of Art (CMA) hosts “Lee Alexander McQueen & Ann Ray: Rendez-Vous”, a one-of-a-kind exhibition showcasing the extraordinary 13-year partnership between the late iconic fashion designer Lee Alexander McQueen and renowned French photographer Ann Ray.
June 9, 2023
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Explore acres of sunflowers at The South Carolina Sunflower Festival at Denver Downs Farm
Hand cut and pick a variety of sunflowers, take photos among the acres of blooms, and enjoy Denver Downs Farm festivities for the South Carolina Sunflower Festival in Anderson, SC.
June 7, 2023
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Remembering the Joyful Alternative 20 years after its closure
We reflect on the history of Joyful Alternative and share some of our readers’ favorite memories of this counter-culture staple from 1970 to 2003.
June 6, 2023
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Meet the muse behind Gilded Age masterpieces
The City of Columbia recently installed a historical marker honoring Gilded Age model Harriette “Hettie” Eugenia Anderson honoring her legacy and Columbia, SC roots.
June 5, 2023
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Celebrate National Donut Day in Columbia
Support the Salvation Army’s National Donut Day at these establishments in Columbia, SC.
June 1, 2023
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Peak Drift Brewing’s can do attitude
Peak Drift Brewing is shaking up the canning industry with a new $4 million can printer focused on sustainable printing and recycling.
June 1, 2023
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A quick recap of things you probably missed happening in Columbia
We all know May is a crazy time of year, so here’s a recap of recent local projects and happenings just in case you need a little refresher
May 31, 2023
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Say “Bonjour” to this Gamecocks Travel Package
Meet up with the Gamecocks’ women’s basketball team as they travel to Paris to take on Notre Dame to kickoff the 2023-24 basketball season.
May 30, 2023
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