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Education
This new, tuition-free school gives students an alternative pathway
The Heron Virtual Academy of South Carolina helps engage students in their studies so they can focus on what they need to do for a successful future.
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EdVenture exhibit
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A new chapter for EdVenture (and a new friend for Eddie)
Soda Citizens are invited to “Light Up EdVenture” on May 30, in celebration of the Midlands, the local firefly, and the museum’s new brand.
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The Camden Burials
History
The Camden Burials are set to take place this weekend in Camden, SC
The remains of fourteen Revolutionary War soldiers were found, excavated, and will now make their journey back to Camden, SC to be properly buried and remembered.
April 17, 2023
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Samantha Robertson
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Education
Take our survey for a chance to win $500
April 5, 2023
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Staff
Riverbluff high school
Education
25+ elementary, middle, and high schools in Columbia, SC
We’re giving you all the pertinent details about some of the elementary, middle, and high schools in the Midlands.
March 30, 2023
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Samantha Robertson
A stack of books on a wooden porch swing.
Education
How to submit to our 2023 poetry contest
It’s National Poetry Month, and our readers are invited to submit original poems in a special COLAtoday contest.
March 29, 2023
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Sarah Leonhardt
Wisteria
Travel and Outdoors
What’s with the wisteria?
The story behind the purple flowers that look like grapes.
March 16, 2023
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Samantha Robertson
two students look at a laptop
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A career in tech is calling (and this program can help) 💻
With a variety of virtual + in-person courses, Flatiron School is designed to help Soda Citizens prepare for a career in tech.
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a doctor holds up an x-ray
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How Wake Forest can prep your high school student for college ✏️
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A photo collage of four students dressed in a cap and gown
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Local program offering $550,000+ in scholarships
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Face of giant Eddie exhibit with hand holding a dragonfly
Sponsored
Columbia’s biggest 10-year-old boy gets a holiday makeover
We stopped by EdVenture Children’s Museum to check out recent updates to the Eddie exhibit, courtesy of Prisma Health.
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Shade trees Columbia
Travel and Outdoors
Grow some shade in Columbia, SC 🌳
Join in on the initiative created by Columbia Green
October 3, 2022
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Samantha Robertson
Local authors section at Richland Library
Education
Books written by authors with Columbia, SC connections
September 28, 2022
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David Stringer
WECO SIGN HOMAGE
Development
WECO sign to be removed and refurbished
Rack ‘em up
September 16, 2022
National Parks Congaree Team Photo
Travel and Outdoors
And the award goes to...
September 2, 2022
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David Stringer
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