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Fitness
Find where to get more steps in around Columbia
If you’re trying to reach new running goals, consider signing up for one of these upcoming races or find ways to get more steps in around Columbia
January 12, 2026 12:26 PM
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David Stringer
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Wellness
Find your zen with our Columbia yoga guide
Check out these 10 yoga studios around Soda City, which offer beginner classes, memberships, hot yoga, and more.
August 23, 2023
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Samantha Robertson
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Beautiful places to walk in the Midlands (and the benefits of doing it)
Here’s how — and where — to start walking your way to good health.
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Sports
Catch the Gaelic game of hurling in Columbia, SC
We’re breaking down the Irish sport of hurling including its rules and where you can catch a game.
March 7, 2023
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Samantha Robertson
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Travel and Outdoors
How much of your day can you spend on a bike in Columbia?
We take a look at our bicycling infrastructure and how we can make the area more bikeable.
February 27, 2023
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Jessalin Heins-Nagamoto
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Sports
Your guide to sports teams in Columbia
From the Columbia Fireflies to Gamecocks football, we’re sharing all details of Columbia, SC’s sports teams.
February 6, 2023
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Emily Shea-Owen
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