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Local TikTok accounts to follow in Columbia, SC

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Scrolling local TikTok videos | Photo via Pexels

If you are late to jump on the TikTok train like me (Editor Jess here) or if you’re a TikTok pro, here are 13 local TikTok accounts to follow.

@cinematic.aerials Explore Cola’s beauty from a birds eye view with clips of aerial drone footage.

@citylimitsqbbq - Proceed with caution, this account will make you very hungry. Follow for videos of food and the BBQ pros making delicious food.

@ColumbiaCityBallet If you can’t make it to watch the dancers in person, admire their skills through clips from rehearsals + shows.

@hoteltrundle Follow along with owners Rita + Marcus for a behind-the-scenes look at the boutique hotel.

@ija_monet We know her for her murals around Columbia, like Generational Wealth + Excellence and Black Wall Street, but her page offers a behind-the-scenes look at her creations, along with additional pieces that she’s working on.

https://www.tiktok.com/@ija_monet/video/6970457319700221190?lang=en&is_copy_url=1&is_from_webapp=v1

@Lacey_does aka Henessy in the Home - Keep up with Lacey Hennessey, a Cola-based traveling artist + muralist. Fun fact: She was commissioned for a Columbia-themed mural in the Chamber building.

@lickicecreamcreamery Channel your sweet tooth with drool-worthy videos of Lick’s infamous freak shakes.

https://www.tiktok.com/@lickicecreamcreamery/video/6984194544334114054?lang=en&is_copy_url=1&is_from_webapp=v1

@meagan.warren Get lost in clips of this luxury wedding planner’s dreamy set-ups.

@mingoscookiesco Follow along with the Lexington-based dessert shop and check out some of their products like specialty boba tea + fun cookie flavors.

@rynoloko Get in-the-know about Cola’s food scene with Ryan Branham, as he tries, rates + ranks the best local spots.

@scriotroom Take the afternoon to smash some trash at a local business where breaking things is encouraged.

https://www.tiktok.com/@scriotroom/video/6957366271310580997?lang=en&is_copy_url=1&is_from_webapp=v1

@scstateparks Explore SC’s natural beauty, learn about local plants + animals, and plan your next outdoor adventure— all without leaving the couch.

@studiocellar - Get crafty with Studio Cellar + plan your next painting class.

@UofSC - Follow all things UofSC, like day-in-the-life vlogs, campus pro-tips + more.

@visitlakemurray Keep an eye out on this account for all things Lake Murray.


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