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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

David Stringer

Food

The Southeastern BBQ Showdown returns in 2026

The Southeastern BBQ Showdown returns to Columbia in 2026 with 40 teams, live music, and celebrity judges.

April 17, 2025

David Stringer

Food

10 pimento cheeseburgers to try in the Soda City

Celebrate National Pimento Cheese Day with 10 must-try pimento cheeseburgers in Columbia — plus a bonus pizza twist.

April 8, 2025

David Stringer

City

Columbia’s April Fools’ roundup

Columbia businesses brought the laughs this April Fools’ Day with fake expansions, secret snacks, and imaginative (but fake) announcements.

April 2, 2025

David Stringer

Live

A guide to Columbia’s pizza scene

Dig into Columbia’s must-try pizza shops including local legends, fancier fare, cross-country crusts, and more.

March 20, 2025

Samantha Robertson

Food

Where to watch the NCAA Tournament in Columbia

It’s tournament time, and Columbia has plenty of spots to catch every buzzer-beater.

March 14, 2025

David Stringer

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

David Stringer

Play

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

Samantha Robertson

Food

Philly Flavor arrives in Columbia: Big Dave’s Cheesesteaks expands to Five Points

Big Dave’s Cheesesteaks opens in Five Points, bringing authentic Philly cheesesteaks to Columbia with family ties, big flavors, and a hometown legacy.

March 4, 2025

David Stringer

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Events

Editor’s Pick: Big Percy on display at SC State Museum

A Mount Pleasant artisan’s massive sweetgrass basket is now on display at the South Carolina State Museum.

February 19, 2026

David Stringer

Outdoors

Wingard’s Market nominated for National Best Plant Nursery Award

Lexington’s Wingard’s Market leads USA TODAY’s Best Plant Nursery vote, and supporters can cast ballots daily through March 9 to keep them at No. 1.

February 19, 2026

David Stringer

Nonprofits

Anchor Investment Management launches Impact Fund

Anchor Investment Management is celebrating 25 years by awarding $25,000 in grants to Midlands nonprofits focused on health and education.

February 18, 2026

David Stringer

Sports

7 disc golf courses in the Midlands

Learn how and where to play disc golf in the Capital City.

February 18, 2026

David Stringer

Sports

Build your social network through team-building sports in Columbia, like kickball, softball, and pickleball.

February 17, 2026

David Stringer

Sports

Fireflies launch Battle at BullStreet plaza party

Live DJ, food trucks, yard games and family fun kick off the Battle at BullStreet before gates open.

February 17, 2026

David Stringer

Events

Read Freely Fest unveils 2026 lineup

More than 40 authors are headed to Richland Library Main Friday, March 27 through Sunday, March 29.

February 16, 2026

David Stringer

History

USC exhibit marks America’s 250th

A new USC exhibit explores 250 years of revolution and rare South Carolina artifacts.

February 16, 2026

David Stringer

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City

The Great Backyard Bird Count in Columbia

The Great Backyard Bird Count invites participants to observe and report birds to help track global populations.

February 12, 2026

David Stringer

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Sports

What’s new at Founders Park for South Carolina Baseball

Opening Weekend begins Friday, Feb. 13 with a Friday doubleheader and new upgrades at Founders Park.

February 11, 2026

David Stringer