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Here are four homes for sale in the Midlands of South Carolina where you can beat the heat and entertain your friends.
We want to know — if you moved away (or maybe we did move away) and you think about which restaurant or meal would spark nostalgia the most, which would it be?
Lula Drake made Columbia food and beverage history by winning the Capital City’s first James Beard Award, often referred to as the “Oscars of the food world.”
Tripp Roche, fifth-generation of Villa Tronco, creates Carolina Pong to foster a local ping pong community while training for the US National Table Tennis Championship.
Tuesday, June 11 is election day for statewide primaries for all 170 House and Senate seats in South Carolina.
Several local artists are participating in the international Game of Shrooms on Saturday, June 8.
You’re more likely to find baby animals in need this summer, so be informed about how your intervention can help (or harm) local wildlife in need.
Richland Library’s Summer Learning Challenge offers children, teens, and adults activities to prevent summer learning loss, with prizes and special events through August 10.
The South Carolina Brewer’s Guild rebranded its annual beer festival to Crafted in Carolina, featuring tastings, live music, food, an artisan market, and educational sessions on Saturday, October 12.
From skytrams that go over 378 to river development and pedestrian bridges, here are some of your answers for What if... Columbia looked like this?
The South Carolina Department of Agriculture’s ACRE awarded $200,000 in grants to 12 local agribusinesses, providing funding and professional support for their innovative projects.
Our Father’s Day Gift Guide will help you find the perfect gift this year.
Thanks to our readers and followers, COLAtoday was nominated several times in Free Times’ annual Best of Columbia contest. See which ones and vote for us below.
See what’s in store for Columbia weather over the summer months in the Midlands of South Carolina.
Dream big, Columbians. We want to hear your whackiest, wonkiest, dreamiest, funniest, what if Columbia ideas.
We’ll be toasting to the bountiful beverage industry across Columbia, SC from Monday, July 22 to Friday, July 26, 2024.
Riverbanks Zoo celebrates its 50th anniversary with a Golden Ticket giveaway. Learn about its history, present attractions like the new Boyd Aquarium, and future plans including the Bridge to the Wild expansion.
The Congaree Vista Guild announced $12,000 in donations to local performing arts groups from the Live on Lincoln event, the finale of the 32nd Annual Artista Vista. The event featured a gallery crawl, lantern-making workshops, and the first Live Art Mart.
Governor McMaster highlighted SC’s tourism’s $29 billion impact and we break down local and regional tourism stats.
We are looking to update our Columbia summer playlist with our reader’s favorite local artists and references.
The Gamecocks women’s basketball team will open the 2024-25 season in Las Vegas against the Michigan Wolverines in the Naismith Hall of Fame series.
Learn how and where to play disc golf in the Capital City.
From revitalized landmarks to leadership in preservation, discover the projects and individuals recognized for their dedication to preserving Columbia’s historical and architectural legacy.
Hit the town and enjoy a drink after work at one of these cheers-worthy local bars.
The annual St. Pat’s event surpassed $1.2 Million in total contributions, supporting 40 Midlands nonprofits and attracted over 32,000 attendees
Explore the Cayce Riverwalk’s 1.4-mile TRACK Trail with engaging activities for kids, part of the national Kids in Parks program.
Prisma Health is constructing a 134,000 sqft care center in Columbia, offering comprehensive outpatient services and creating over 250 jobs, opening fall 2025.
The Columbia Fireflies will become “Chicharrones de Columbia” from May 17-19, celebrating Latino heritage with music, dance, and special events at Segra Park.
Explore top-rated local car detailing services in Columbia, offering interior and exterior cleaning, mobile services, and more for your car or boat needs.
Bordered by the Wateree River, the 730 acre estate is surrounded by 3,600 acres of preserved land, and includes multiple houses and structures.