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Sports

What’s new at Founders Park for South Carolina Baseball

Opening Weekend begins Friday, Feb. 13 with a Friday doubleheader and new upgrades at Founders Park.

February 11, 2026 03:05 PM

David Stringer

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Arts

Meet Columbia’s Poet Laureate

Jennifer Bartell Boykin is currently in a four-year role where she uses her background in poetry to encourage appreciation for the art.

March 31, 2025

David Stringer

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Culture

Live on Lincoln 2025 lineup announced

The showcase of local talent will feature over 10 organizations to raise funds supporting local art and cultural organizations

March 27, 2025

Michael Beausoleil

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Culture

Richland Library’s inaugural Read Freely Fest coming to Columbia

The library’s free, family-friendly festival will feature author talks, book sales, and entertainment across across three day.

March 25, 2025

Michael Beausoleil

Culture

Columbia’s ‘Pop Culture Jeopardy’ category

The trivia game didn’t feature many Columbia questions, but the city has many pop culture facts — do you know them?

March 3, 2025

Michael Beausoleil

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Entertainment

Two South Carolina dogs will appear in ‘Puppy Bowl XXI’

The pre-Super Bowl game will feature a member of Team Fluff and a senior dog in a coaching role.

February 5, 2025

Michael Beausoleil

City

12+ activities for older adults in Columbia

If you recently retired and are looking for things to do, this guide will help you make the most of retirement in Columbia.

February 3, 2025

Michael Beausoleil

City

What Soda Citizens googled this year

2024’s Google Year in Search is out — check out what Soda Citizens were searching most this year (it might surprise you).

December 17, 2024

Brianna Williams

Play

Winter events happening in and around Columbia

Check out winter and holiday-themed events happening in and around Columbia in this seasonal guide.

November 15, 2024

Samantha Robertson

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Culture

When and where to spot hummingbirds in Columbia

Birds like the ruby-throated hummingbird will be appearing in Columbia in the spring — find out where you can go to catch a sighting.

March 12, 2026

Michael Beausoleil

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Arts

Ballet leader honored on stage

South Carolina Ballet’s William Starrett received the Order of the Palmetto during the company’s 65th anniversary performance.

March 11, 2026

David Stringer

Your guide to St. Pat’s in Five Points 2026

Plan your day at the 44th annual St. Pat’s in Five Points with this quick guide to music, the parade, races, and more.

March 10, 2026

Arts

Columbia arts leader Larry Hembree to receive Visionary Award

Columbia arts leader Larry Hembree will receive One Columbia’s 2026 Stephen G. Morrison Visionary Award, honoring decades of cultural leadership.

March 10, 2026

David Stringer

Fitness

Free fitness classes launch at Finlay Park

Nearly 200 free wellness classes — from yoga to Zumba — launch at Finlay Park starting Monday, March 16.

March 9, 2026

New COLAtoday readers share their favorite restaurants

We asked new COLAtoday subscribers their favorite restaurant in the Columbia area. These 10 spots were mentioned the most.

March 5, 2026

David Stringer

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Sports

Event Spotlight: ESPN’s College GameDay will broadcast live from Bon Secours Wellness Arena

It’s free to attend as the sports network spotlights Greenville and the SEC Women’s Basketball Tournament.

March 5, 2026

Danielle Johnson

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Sports

Gamecocks begin SEC Tournament run in Greenville

South Carolina opens the SEC Women’s Basketball Tournament on Friday, March 6, in Greenville, with fan deals, downtown events, and the Gamecock Club headquarters.

March 4, 2026

David Stringer

Outdoors

5 spring plant sales to shop around Columbia

Presales are open and spring temps are rising — here’s where to stock up on natives, heirlooms, and blooms before they sell out.

March 3, 2026

David Stringer

Arts

Design & Shine fashion show heads to Camp Cole

Camp Cole collaboration brings inclusive fashion, local artists, and a sold-out runway show to Eastover.

March 2, 2026