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Check off each of these bucket list items to make the most of the fall season in the Midlands.
Make the most of the cooler weather with this list of the best local events and activities happening this fall.
Oktoberfest is almost here and luckily you don’t have to travel far to join in on the celebrations — we complied seven festivals in the Midlands to break out your lederhosen for.
Do you remember the 21st night of September? Join us on a trip down memory lane to see what was happening in Columbia this week throughout the years.
Bookmark this guide for a curated list of events taking place each month that we’re most looking forward to.
From rock and R&B to country and rap, some big tours are coming through the Midlands this fall.
Make your voice heard, nominate your favorite local biz and they could win COLAtoday’s Best Competition.
Sure, you could take an hour drive to your favorite chain restaurants — but wouldn’t it be better if they were right down the road?
Directly north, east, south, and west of COLA, cities across the world await.
JerryFest returns to Five Points on Sunday, Oct. 5 with two stages of live music, food, art, and family fun.
A look at the 2025 Gamecock football season, including key players, biggest games, and what’s new on gameday at Williams-Brice.
The concept is taking over South Korea’s capital city. We’re thinking about where we’d copy it in Soda City.
Whether you’re interested in hearing from local business leaders, exploring the art world, or just hearing a good story, there’s a Cola podcast for you.
Got a hot new fling? Hoping to spice things up with your longtime partner? We’re here to help plan your next date night in Soda City.
Unbury Columbia and Florence’s prehistoric past by looking at these five animals that once called the region home before they went extinct.
A European café–style brasserie and market is opening in Melrose Heights in 2026, with local roots.
Class is in session — become familiar with how Columbia’s City Council works, and explore your role as an active citizen.
This hurricane guide will help you prepare for the 2025 season, which is expected to produce above-normal storm activity in the Atlantic.
Blanchard Machinery is partnering with USC, funding Williams-Brice upgrades and debuting the first-ever on-field logo.
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COLAtoday readers shared ideas for lighting up Columbia’s skyline, from Gamecock wins to local causes and holidays.
If you don’t have coffee already in hand, consider this your sign to grab some with our coffee guide, featuring 25+ local coffee shops.
Sylvan’s Jewelers is moving to the Vista this fall, expanding its showroom and Rolex offerings in the SC Railroad Depot.
Lake Murray Golf Center sold to local owners with plans to reopen in phases and rebrand later this year.
New SC licenses feature iconic imagery and upgraded security with laser engraving.
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.
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.
With 940 beds and rooftop views, Gateway 737 marks a major milestone in USC’s campus-adjacent growth.
Betty Lane Cherry promoted South Carolina peaches nationwide during a 1950s agricultural marketing campaign.