The Boyd Passage Trailhead opens a fresh route on the Palmetto Trail, thanks to The Boyd Foundation. | Photos by COLAtoday
Lace up your boots and pack your bathing suit — you can now hike from the Capital City to the coast. The Palmetto Trail just completed 26 new miles linking Columbia to Awendaw and the Intracoastal Waterway. For the first time, the Palmetto State has a continuous cross-state trail.
Only 120 miles left to go before you can hike from the foothills to the coast on one trail. | Image by Palmetto Trail
That brings the project to 380 miles complete, with only 120 left to go. It’s a big moment for one of the Southeast’s most ambitious network of trails. Ready to explore it? Our Midlands hiking guide, along with Greenville and Charleston’s, will help you find your starting point.
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A seven-story, 221-unit student housing complex with 512 beds and 198 parking spots is proposed for Senate Street in the Vista. The project would replace the building housing Monterrey, Five Guys, and Republic Biergarten. The proposal will soon go before Columbia’s Design/Development Review Commission. (WLTX)
Outdoors
Cayce will add a 14-ft-wide, half-mile biking and walking trail from Steel Hands Brewing to Frink Street. The $488,000 project will connect to two other sidewalk expansions near the River Arts District. SCDOT, Lexington County, and the city of Cayce are funding the project. (The State)
Real Estate
Mungo Homes has proposed building 402 single-family homes on 174 acres in Red Bank, a fast-growing area in Lexington County. The plan heads to the county planning commission tomorrow, Nov. 20. Homes would sit between South Lake Drive, Buck Corley Road, and Vernon Drive. (The State)
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Concert
The Avett Brothers and Mike Patton just announced their new project, AVTT * PTTN, will perform at The Township Auditorium on Saturday, April 18. Tickets go on sale Friday, Nov. 21 at 10 a.m.
Wellness
Columbia opened its third Fitness Court at Rosewood Park on Holly Street, offering free outdoor workouts for all fitness levels. The bodyweight circuit includes seven stations, and residents can use the free Fitness Court app for guided workouts.
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Event Spotlight
Harbison Theatre is a beautiful and comfortable venue for a show. | Photo provided by Harbison Theatre
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I missed a few wonderful holiday markets happening around Cola, so I’ve added even more options for you to shop from local vendors. Richland Library is hosting three markets, one at Sandhills for those in the Northeast and two at the Main location. Uptown Columbia will also host a holiday market featuring 10 area businesses for you to stroll, sip, and shop.
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