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Ways to honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Learn about Martin Luther King Jr.'s presence in Columbia and how to commemorate his life and legacy on Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
January 15, 2026 12:15 PM
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A history lesson on Columbia’s first public high school
August 30, 2021
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Columbia’ Historical Markers: Early Columbia Racetrack
August 20, 2021
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The legend of the Third Eye Man — it gets gutsy
August 12, 2021
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Columbia’s historical markers: The “Swamp Rabbit” Bridge
July 15, 2021
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Columbia’s Black Wall Street
June 29, 2021
Page Ellington's Ribbon Ceremony
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Page Ellington park in Columbia SC
June 23, 2021
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Columbia’s historical markers: Lake Murray
June 17, 2021
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Bull Street historical marker
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Columbia’s historical markers: Bull Street
May 26, 2021
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New self-guided city tour, Reconstructed: A Journey Through the Reconstruction Era in Columbia, SC
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Columbia’s historical markers: Wateree River Ferries
April 30, 2021
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Sylvan’s Jewelers first tenant in Vista Depot District
Sylvan’s Jewelers is moving to the Vista this fall, expanding its showroom and Rolex offerings in the SC Railroad Depot.
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Lake Murray Golf Center set for comeback
Lake Murray Golf Center sold to local owners with plans to reopen in phases and rebrand later this year.
July 31, 2025
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Tips for staying cool while the Midlands is under heat advisories
They don’t call Columbia famously hot for nothin’, but while the heat stays in the triple digits and the Midlands is under heat advisories, here are tips and recommendations for other activities.
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Exterior of 747 Saluda Ave. in Five Points, showing the storefront window with Sparrow Construction and Godspeed Coffee branding. Brick columns and greenery frame the entrance.
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Godspeed Coffee puts down roots in Five Points
Godspeed Coffee is looking to open its first permanent location in Five Points by the end of the year, with Sparrow Construction leading the buildout.
July 24, 2025
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Check out these 11 hiking trails catering to all skill levels in and around Columbia, SC, for outdoor adventures.
July 23, 2025
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Gateway 737 opens as USC’s largest student housing project
With 940 beds and rooftop views, Gateway 737 marks a major milestone in USC’s campus-adjacent growth.
July 22, 2025
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Farmers markets in Columbia
Pack your reusable shopping bags, because we’ve rounded up 10 farmers markets around Columbia, SC.
July 16, 2025
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Before Instagram, there was Miss Fruit Salad
Betty Lane Cherry promoted South Carolina peaches nationwide during a 1950s agricultural marketing campaign.
July 15, 2025
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40+ murals in Columbia
Check out our guide to the many meaningful murals you can find around our city.
July 9, 2025
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Free creative help for SC nonprofits
From logos to strategy, SC nonprofits can get free creative help through CreateAthon.
July 8, 2025
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