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USC exhibit marks America’s 250th
A new USC exhibit explores 250 years of revolution and rare South Carolina artifacts.
February 16, 2026 01:22 PM
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PARK(ing) Day in Columbia, SC to show civic pride
September 16, 2021
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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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Columbia’s historical markers: Bull Street
May 26, 2021
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1.75 million lights illuminate Segra Park
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November 24, 2025
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