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The Taste of Lake Murray returns
Tickets are on sale now for Taste of Lake Murray, supporting Lake Murray’s Independence Day fireworks.
January 26, 2026 11:26 AM
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David Stringer
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Food
Find Peak Drift Brewing on Tap around the Soda City
December 5, 2022
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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
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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
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Samantha Robertson
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
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Robin Schwartzkopf
Food
Build a Thanksgiving Day meal
9 local eateries where you can pick up Thanksgiving meals.
November 7, 2022
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David Stringer
Food
Oyster events happening in Columbia, SC.
Plan ahead to attend these events for oyster-loving citizens.
October 31, 2022
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Samantha Robertson
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So close, but so far: Chains readers’ wish were in Columbia
September 11, 2025
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David Stringer
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Dog-friendly businesses guide for Columbia
September 10, 2025
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Samantha Robertson
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Travel and Outdoors
Which cities share Columbia’s latitude and longitude?
September 2, 2025
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Patrick Sidwell
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History
The history of St. Pat’s in Five Points
St. Pat’s in Five Points grew from a small gathering into Columbia’s biggest festival.
March 12, 2025
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David Stringer
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 11, 2025
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Michael Beausoleil
City
Downtown Columbia reimagined with its Strategic Plan and Design Guidelines draft
Residents are invited to give feedback on the plan that outlines its objectives with six “big ideas” for downtown Columbia.
March 11, 2025
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Michael Beausoleil
Sports
The battle of the “real USC”
South Carolina and Southern Cal will face off in a two-year series, “The Real SC,” with games in 2025 and 2026.
March 10, 2025
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David Stringer
Work
The top industries and employers in the Columbia metro area
The Columbia metro area covers Calhoun, Clarendon, Fairfield, Kershaw, Lexington, Newberry, Orangeburg, and Richland counties.
March 10, 2025
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Samantha Robertson
City
Choose the coolest thing made in South Carolina
The ClimateCool Smartbed, made in Irmo, is a finalist in SC’s “Coolest Thing” contest.
March 10, 2025
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David Stringer
City
Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center hits four-millionth visitor
The Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center celebrated this major milestone boosting tourism, events, and business growth.
March 7, 2025
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David Stringer
City
How does recycling in Columbia, SC work?
Don’t know what to do with a specific item or where to start if you’re curious about recycling in Columbia?
We’ve got you.
March 7, 2025
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Samantha Robertson
Events
Your guide to the 2025 Cottontown Art Crawl
Explore 170 artists, live music, food trucks, and interactive art at the Cottontown Art Crawl, a free, family-friendly event.
March 6, 2025
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David Stringer
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40+ great brunch restaurants to try in Columbia
Check out these brunch restaurants, cafes, and diners in Cola, serving a variety of egg dishes, mimosas, bloody marys, and more.
March 6, 2025
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Samantha Robertson
