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A first look at the Grand Willow Hotel planned for BullStreet
Renderings show plans for the seven-story Grand Willow Hotel behind REI in Columbia’s BullStreet District.
November 05, 2025 02:18 PM
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David Stringer
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Development
Hotel Trundle named top 10 on USA Today list
Hotel Trundle, a locally loved adaptive reuse project in Columbia, ranks No. 6 on USA Today’s Best Boutique Hotels list.
August 14, 2024
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David Stringer
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Business
Six new businesses coming soon to Five Points
From cheesesteaks to seasonal plants, here are six new businesses coming soon to the Five Points District.
August 12, 2024
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David Stringer
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Development
New apartments on Columbia’s horizon
Columbia is adding over 2,000 new apartment units to meet growing demand and alleviate housing shortages.
August 8, 2024
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David Stringer
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Development
Columbia’s hospitality market growth by numbers
Columbia has five hotels with a total occunpancy of 570 rooms in the works to open by fall 2025.
August 6, 2024
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David Stringer
The exterior of the restaurant building at the corner of Frink Street and State Street.
Sponsored
Be the Broker: What should move into the former Henry’s?
The building that used to house Henry’s Restaurant & Bar in Cayce is for sale via Trinity Partners.
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History
Historic Columbia honored the 2024 Preservation Award Winners
From revitalized landmarks to leadership in preservation, discover the projects and individuals recognized for their dedication to preserving Columbia’s historical and architectural legacy.
May 17, 2024
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Samantha Robertson
Aerial view of Lexington Medical Park Forest Acres, a brick 22,300-sqft building and parking lot, in Columbia, SC.
Sponsored
Lexington Medical Center opens new facility in Forest Acres
“We have wanted to bring Lexington Family Practice to the Forest Acres community for several years, and we’re happy to open the doors on our 13th location at this new facility,” said Terri Dooley, vice president in Physician Network Administration.
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Government
The City of Cayce hopes to boost roadway safety with a Comprehensive Safety Action Plan
The City of Cayce Council approved a safety action plan for intersection improvements at four hazardous locations with a $160,000 grant from the Safe Streets and Roads for All program.
April 23, 2024
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Samantha Robertson
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Sponsored
See how Columbia is growing with Elevate Midlands’ just-released 2024 report
Curious to know more about our region’s progress? Check out this report.
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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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Samantha Robertson
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History
Do you remember the 21st night of September in Columbia?
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September 18, 2025
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A Guide to Midlands Museums
With a history dating back thousands of years, museums in the Midlands showcase the history of the area, from the earliest settlers to the the trains that transformed cities and towns.
September 17, 2025
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David Stringer
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Arts
25 concerts to see in Columbia this fall
From rock and R&B to country and rap, some big tours are coming through the Midlands this fall.
September 16, 2025
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Spread the local love with COLAtoday’s Best
Make your voice heard, nominate your favorite local biz and they could win COLAtoday’s Best Competition.
September 15, 2025
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Food
So close, but so far: Chains readers’ wish were in Columbia
Sure, you could take an hour drive to your favorite chain restaurants — but wouldn’t it be better if they were right down the road?
September 11, 2025
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David Stringer