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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

Sports

Dreaming of gold: Olympians with ties to Columbia and SC competing in the Paris Summer 2024 Olympics

Cola is well represented on the world stage at the Paris 2024 Summer Olympics — these are some locals to watch.

July 16, 2024

Monica Garske

Two burgers topped with lettuce, tomatoes, and other fixings sit on a table at Grill Marks in Columbia; there are baskets of fries and a milkshake topped with whipped cream in the background.

Restaurants

Let’s eat, kids: Family friendly restaurants in Columbia

Grab the little ones and hit the town — these spots are tried and true with Cola kids.

July 3, 2024

Monica Garske

A bright blue car sits on a field with its hood open as part of a car show in Columbia, SC.

Events

Vroom, vroom: Car shows in and around Columbia

Around these parts, car show culture rolls deep.

July 2, 2024

Monica Garske

More from COLAtoday

Festivals

215 artists take over Cottontown’s front porches this Saturday

Cottontown’s front porches transform into an open-air gallery with art, live music, and food trucks on Saturday, March 7.

March 2, 2026

David Stringer

Musicians on a stage in the daylight. The stage reads "ColaJazz Fest" and there are rows of seated people. The group on the right have lawn chairs while the people on the left sit at tables.

ColaJazz Fest heads to Finlay Park with international jazz talent

The free May 15–16 festival features Martin Bejerano, Lucía Gutiérrez Rebolloso, Endea Owens, and more at Finlay Park.

February 26, 2026

David Stringer

Arts

Rodney McMillian returns for major CMA spring exhibition

Columbia-born artist Rodney McMillian debuts a wide-ranging solo exhibition at the Columbia Museum of Art this spring.

February 26, 2026

David Stringer

Events

Spring Game replaced by Darius Rucker concert and block party

Spring football gives way to a Darius Rucker–headlined concert and free Garnet & Black block party on Saturday, April 11.

February 25, 2026

David Stringer

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Small Business

SOCO opens new coworking Space at Gather COLA

SOCO opens a 9,500-sqft coworking space inside Gather COLA in the BullStreet District.

February 25, 2026

David Stringer

A hand holds a vibrant cross-stitch depicting a witch and a haunted house against a blue, starry sky, bordered with green polka dots. Vinyl records form a colorful background.

Arts

Needlepoint is back: Here’s how to try it in Columbia

Needlepoint is one of the biggest “analog hobby” trends. Here’s where to learn and meet other stitchers.

February 23, 2026

Morgan O’Neal

Events

Editor’s Pick: Big Percy on display at SC State Museum

A Mount Pleasant artisan’s massive sweetgrass basket is now on display at the South Carolina State Museum.

February 19, 2026

David Stringer

Outdoors

Wingard’s Market nominated for National Best Plant Nursery Award

Lexington’s Wingard’s Market leads USA TODAY’s Best Plant Nursery vote, and supporters can cast ballots daily through March 9 to keep them at No. 1.

February 19, 2026

David Stringer

Nonprofits

Anchor Investment Management launches Impact Fund

Anchor Investment Management is celebrating 25 years by awarding $25,000 in grants to Midlands nonprofits focused on health and education.

February 18, 2026

David Stringer

Sports

7 disc golf courses in the Midlands

Learn how and where to play disc golf in the Capital City.

February 18, 2026

David Stringer