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Betty Lane Cherry promoted South Carolina peaches nationwide during a 1950s agricultural marketing campaign.
We reflect on the history of Joyful Alternative and share some of our readers’ favorite memories of this counter-culture staple from 1970 to 2003.
The City of Columbia recently installed a historical marker honoring Gilded Age model Harriette “Hettie” Eugenia Anderson honoring her legacy and Columbia, SC roots.
Several projects around the Midlands were recognized by Historic Columbia for their revitalization efforts.
What do George Washington, The Pope, Pink Floyd, Oprah Winfrey, and Maya Angelou all have in common? High-profile visits to Columbia, SC over the past 250 years. Read on to learn more about their visits.
Help us learn more about the “Murf Board” built by Nancy Murphy in Columbia, SC, in the late 1970s.
The remains of fourteen Revolutionary War soldiers were found, excavated, and will now make their journey back to Camden, SC to be properly buried and remembered.
Richland Library opened its Main location on Valentine’s Day in 1993.
From the Columbia Fireflies to Gamecocks football, we’re sharing all details of Columbia, SC’s sports teams.
Read through the timeline of our city flag.
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Try a glass, enjoy a tasting, or take home a bottle at these Cola wine bars.
Looking for a way to lend a paw or just want a furry friend? These shelters across Columbia could use your help fostering, adopting, or volunteering.
These migratory songbirds, the Purple Martins, gather here nightly through the summer, filling the sky in a swirling display before making their way to South America.⁠
These awards recognize the individuals and projects that have contributed to the ongoing preservation of Columbia’s architectural and cultural heritage.
Artists looking to display their art for two years inside of the revitalized Finlay Park must submit their applications by the end of May. Keep reading to see how it will work, what you’ll win if chosen, and the artwork criteria.
The City of Forest Acres released updates on the Richland Mall development, including its first tenant, a prototype Kroger Marketplace, and construction timelines.
The 1400 block of Main Street has seen city halls, fires, banks, and modern design, and now it’s changing again.
Get into tennis across the Midlands with courts, leagues, and lessons in Columbia, Lexington, and beyond.
The 26-story and 22-story towers will change Columbia’s skyline and house apartments for both residents and students — we want to know your thoughts on the project.
Keith Lee’s viral food reviews bring massive crowds to locally owned businesses that deserve the spotlight — where else should he have gone in Columbia?