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Renderings show plans for the seven-story Grand Willow Hotel behind REI in Columbia’s BullStreet District.
The 26-story and 22-story towers will change Columbia’s skyline and house apartments for both residents and students — we want to know your thoughts on the project.
The statewide effort invites residents to report potholes so crews can patch them and improve safety for drivers.
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Brookland Commons, a new and innovative senior living community by Still Hopes, is coming soon to the Midlands and accepting expressions of interest.
Residents are invited to give feedback on the plan that outlines its objectives with six “big ideas” for downtown Columbia.
The aerial lift will connect the zoo and botanical garden and offer panoramic views of the Saluda River area.
Columbia’s Design Review Commission approved major projects, preservation efforts, and urban developments in 2024, shaping the city’s growth while preserving character.
Readers shared their wishlist for Gather Cola, requesting gluten-free options, Italian, Asian, Greek, Southern food, coffee, seafood, and boutiques.
GATHER COLA, a 32,286-sqft open-air food hall with dining, retail, bars, and office space, opens late 2025 in The BullStreet District.
The City of Columbia shared a YouTube video featuring a timeline, images, and renderings of the Finlay Park revitalization project.
Gray Collegiate Academy will be opening its new satellite campus in Irmo this August 2025, initially hosting ~600 students, grades six through 10.
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Including gifts for significant others, retirees, holiday parties, young people, and gifts that ship fast.
Vista Lights returns Nov. 20 with live music, local vendors, and the annual tree lighting to kick off Columbia’s holidays.
Celebrate spooky season with Halloween happenings around Columbia, from trunk-or-treat trails to eerie zoo nights and family carnivals.
Get out your rolling pins + roll up those sleeves, Soda Citizens because the South Carolina Gingerbread House Competition is back with its annual gingerbread house competition benefit.
USC’s Homecoming Weekend returns Oct. 24–26 with events, tailgates, and a Saturday showdown vs. Alabama.
Methodical Coffee is now soft open in Columbia’s BullStreet District, serving drinks while its bakery nears completion.
Voodoo Brewing Co. Lexington will host a grand opening on Friday, Nov. 7, serving Pennsylvania-brewed craft beers, local food, and hosting community events downtown.
New SC license plates feature the Moultrie Flag and the phrase “Where the Revolutionary War Was Won.”
Show some love to your fave businesses in Columbia.