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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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Unique wellness drinks around Columbia, SC
July 27, 2022
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10 questions with mixologist Jake Smith
July 26, 2022
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Happy hour deals in Columbia
July 25, 2022
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Your Guide to COLAtoday’s Drink Up Week
July 25, 2022
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COLAtoday Drink Up Week coffee shop specials
July 22, 2022
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David Stringer
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Tasty Tomato Festival returns
July 20, 2022
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David Stringer
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Drink Up Week preview: how to get involved
July 15, 2022
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David Stringer
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An inside look into Peak Drift Brewing Company coming to Columbia, SC
June 9, 2022
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Samantha Robertson
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Where to dine in Forest Acres
June 7, 2022
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David Stringer
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Best drinks in Columbia: Drink Up Week is coming
June 3, 2022
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August 20, 2025
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5 animals that used to roam the Midlands
August 19, 2025
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David Stringer
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European café–style brasserie + market coming to Gervais Street
August 14, 2025
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David Stringer
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Local Gov. 101: Understanding Columbia’s City Council
August 13, 2025
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February 25, 2025
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Wingard’s Market’s Spring Fling blooms Friday, March 14, and Saturday, March 15, with plant discounts, local vendors, and seasonal finds in Lexington.
February 24, 2025
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Keep your kiddos engaged this summer with camps and programs for science, outdoors, and the arts.
February 24, 2025
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Keep the Midlands Beautiful’s 2025 visible litter audit results
The environmental nonprofit conducts an annual audit of Richland and Lexington counties to assess the level of visible litter.
February 21, 2025
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February 20, 2025
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How Columbia’s Design Review Commission shapes the city
Columbia’s Design Review Commission approved major projects, preservation efforts, and urban developments in 2024, shaping the city’s growth while preserving character.
February 20, 2025
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February 19, 2025
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February 19, 2025
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