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Gervais Street Bridge Dinner returns as Three Rivers Bridge Dinner
The Gervais Street Bridge Dinner is back this fall, returning as the newly renamed Three Rivers Bridge Dinner.
April 22, 2026 02:59 PM
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David Stringer
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Find Peak Drift Brewing on Tap around the Soda City
December 5, 2022
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David Stringer
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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
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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
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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
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Build a Thanksgiving Day meal
9 local eateries where you can pick up Thanksgiving meals.
November 7, 2022
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David Stringer
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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
Late night bites around Columbia, SC
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Late night bites spots around Columbia, SC
Get your grub on 🍟
October 19, 2022
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David Stringer
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International Grocery Stores in Columbia, SC
October 4, 2022
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David Stringer
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Introducing the pizza of the month at Village Idiot
Try the Lentil Italy for yourself
September 27, 2022
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Samantha Robertson
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Go bananas over these 30+ foodie brands
September 27, 2022
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Emily Shea-Owen
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Explore Moore Farms and Southern art at Lake City’s ArtFields
Visit Moore Farms during ArtFields to explore gardens and view 400 works of art, with $100,000 in prizes.
April 28, 2025
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David Stringer
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Pick up a new hobby (and put down your phone)
Ditch the doomscrolling for a more creative or relaxing hobby.
April 25, 2025
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David Stringer
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USC Students revive the Ice Bucket Challenge for mental health
USC’s viral Ice Bucket Challenge revival has raised $320,000+ for mental health, with help from influencers and celebrities.
April 24, 2025
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David Stringer
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Birdwatching in the Gardens: A spring migration
A spring morning of birdwatching in Columbia, where migrating warblers, local gardens, and unexpected bird facts stole the show.
April 24, 2025
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David Stringer
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Soda City Market is the best farmers market in the nation
No surprise here — Soda City Market was named the No. 1 Farmers Market in the nation by USA Today 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards.
April 23, 2025
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Samantha Robertson
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New steakhouse coming to downtown Lexington
Midlands restaurateurs Steve Cook, Joe Walker, and Ryan Jones are opening a modern steakhouse in Lexington in May 2025, featuring hand-cut steaks, seafood, and seasonal dishes.
April 23, 2025
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David Stringer
A group of people stand in front of two blue "COMET" buses during a ribbon-cutting ceremony. A woman in the center cuts the white ribbon while others smile and pose for the photo. The event celebrates the launch of COMET's new zero-emission bus fleet.
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COMET unveils its first zero-emission buses
The transit system is building its zero-emissions fleet by adding buses with hydrogen fuel cell and battery-electric technology.
April 22, 2025
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Michael Beausoleil
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Plan a Soda City picnic
Plan the perfect picnic in Columbia by prepping your meal, packing your equipment, and picking a scenic local destination.
April 21, 2025
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David Stringer
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35+ volunteer opportunities in and around Columbia
Support Columbia causes year-round — from mentoring youth to rescuing pets, river cleanups, or helping from home.
April 21, 2025
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Samantha Robertson
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Food
Columbia Food & Wine Festival: What’s still on the table?
Columbia Food & Wine Festival returns April 22–27 with chef dinners, tastings, and ticketed events still available.
April 18, 2025
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David Stringer