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Food

Where to pre-order your Thanksgiving dinner

Allergic to your stove? No problem — here’s where to go.

November 12, 2025 01:56 PM

David Stringer

Food

Find Peak Drift Brewing on Tap around the Soda City

December 5, 2022

David Stringer

Food

Publico is now Santa’s Pub

A look at the holiday pop-up that’s set up shop in Publico

November 30, 2022

Jessalin Heins-Nagamoto

Food

Three classic Thanksgiving recipes local to Columbia, SC

Share a dish with your family made from local recipes found in Richland Library’s archives.

November 18, 2022

Samantha Robertson

A hand holds a paper cup with a Piecewise sleeve around it, backdropped by a counter with plants and patrons drinking coffee at tables.

Food

We tried a dirty chai at six local coffee shops

We tried chai made with espresso from six different local coffee shops around Columbia, SC. Here are the results of the store superlatives.

November 10, 2022

Robin Schwartzkopf

Food

Build a Thanksgiving Day meal

9 local eateries where you can pick up Thanksgiving meals.

November 7, 2022

David Stringer

Food

Oyster events happening in Columbia, SC.

Plan ahead to attend these events for oyster-loving citizens.

October 31, 2022

Samantha Robertson

Food

Late night bites spots around Columbia, SC

Get your grub on 🍟

October 19, 2022

David Stringer

Food

International Grocery Stores in Columbia, SC

October 4, 2022

David Stringer

Food

Introducing the pizza of the month at Village Idiot

Try the Lentil Italy for yourself

September 27, 2022

Samantha Robertson

Food

Go bananas over these 30+ foodie brands

September 27, 2022

Emily Shea-Owen

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City

Columbia ranks No. 121 in traffic congestion for 2024

The Inrix Global Traffic Scorecard for 2024 analyzed and compared travel behavior across 900+ cities worldwide to determine the rankings.

February 13, 2025

Amelia Grooms

Tourism and Hospitality

Experience Columbia SC Sports awarded Governor’s Cup

ECSC won the Governor’s Cup for the Rivals in Red Tour, boosting Columbia’s economy with 70,000 visitors and $13 million.

February 13, 2025

David Stringer

Culture

Where to find last-minute Valentine’s gifts in Columbia

There are many local spots selling flowers, chocolates, and other sweets that make perfect gifts for Valentine’s day and beyond.

February 12, 2025

Michael Beausoleil

Events

💌 Valentine’s events happening around Columbia

From gals to pals and everyone in between, we’ve rounded up Valentine’s events around Columbia for you and your special someone.

February 11, 2025

Samantha Robertson

Development

GATHER COLA coming to BullStreet District

GATHER COLA, a 32,286-sqft open-air food hall with dining, retail, bars, and office space, opens late 2025 in The BullStreet District.

February 10, 2025

David Stringer

How to get your REAL ID in Columbia

The deadline to obtain your REAL ID is coming up on May 7, 2025 — here’s how and why to get one in South Carolina.

February 10, 2025

Brianna Williams

Culture

Stay on track with your New Year’s resolution in Columbia

Keep the momentum going with local recommendations to eat healthier, save money, and spend more time with your loved ones.

February 7, 2025

Michael Beausoleil

Events

Your Guide to Super Bowl LIX in Columbia

Find Super Bowl LIX watch parties, local food deals, and Columbia connections for the Eagles vs. Chiefs showdown.

February 6, 2025

David Stringer