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Columbia’s Lula Drake Wine Parlour (Outstanding Wine Program) and Robbie Robinson of City Limits Barbecue (Best Chef Southeast) are finalists in the 2024 James Beard Awards.
Discover the year’s One Book pick at Bierkeller, Sunday, April 21, 3-5 p.m. Expect Earth Day vibes, local poets, insights, and competitions
Experience a weekend packed with Celtic culture and heritage in the Midlands with the Tartan Day South Celebration, supporting the River Alliance
Go behind the scenes of the making of ‘Hero’ and explore its local connections to USC, set to premiere at The Nick this month.
The Carolina Grits is the new alternate identity of the Columbia Fireflies and you have the chance to help name the new mascot.
Joyce Edwards named Gatorade National Girls Basketball Player of the Year, recognized for excellence in sports and community leadership.
We had a reader provide feedback and share their thoughts about the term “Soda City” and we want to know if you agree.
Check out five local coffee shop’s spring menus full of seasonal flavors from strawberry toaster strudel cold brews to nutty black sesame flat whites.
Discover local architectural treasures and Art in the Garden through Historic Columbia’s self-guided Palladium Tour: Landmarks and Landscapes
Columbia’s new Downtown Strategic Plan, inviting community input to shape future urban design, policy, and public space guidelines over ten months.
Take a look back at St. Patrick’s Day 2024 that brought out over 30,000 people from across the state to the annual event.
From Clemson’s inaugural invite to the Gamecock national championships, here are the biggest basketball moments in SC history.
Richland County’s Proposed $2.2 billion Transportation Sales Tax and some of the project drafts were unveiled: Here’s what you need to know
It’s National Poetry Month, and our readers are invited to submit original poems in a special COLAtoday contest.
We’ve got a game for you — test your knowledge of how well you know Columbia’s points-of-interest by the address alone.
Get ready to shamrock out at one of Cola’s biggest events and see what’s going to be new at this year’s St. Pat’s Festival.
You’ve crowned our Midlands BBQ champion as City Limits Q, the West Columbia BBQ restaurant led by James Beard Award nominee Robbie Robinson.
Here’s how to snag your tickets so you can see the How to see the synchronous fireflies at Congaree National Park.
The Blossom Street Bridge, built in 1953, is undergoing a $30-$40 million federal upgrade this summer to improve city connectivity and pedestrian access, following four years of planning and public engagement.
Local events Cottontown Art Crawl and Bock and Roll have been rescheduled for Sunday to avoid potential severe thunderstorms and rain in the forecast.
Learn about the predicted spring weather outlook including March, April, and May in Columbia, SC — psst... the first day of spring is Tuesday, March 19.
Fueled by the automotive sector, South Carolina’s export sales defied national trends with $37.3 billion in 2023. Governor Henry McMaster and industry leaders weigh in on the state’s international trade performance.
Discover Open Book 2024: a literary series featuring renowned authors partnering with All Good Books
Join All Good Books as the Official Seller for Open Book 2024, Hosted by Elise Blackwell and Sponsored by USC’s College of Arts and Sciences. Explore free author events at USC’s Capstone Building.
Historic Columbia’s March events feature tours, concerts, and webinars, celebrating Columbia’s history and culture.
Explore The Flutter Wing, Columbia’s newest boutique accommodations that feature the eclectic taste of Hotel Trundle and privacy for guests.
Peak Drift Brewing Company and Columbia Craft Brewing Company merge under Craft Brew Inc., enhancing SC’s craft beer industry. Discover how this alliance aims to elevate regional breweries and foster collaboration in the Midlands.
As Columbia continues to grow, we’re keeping an eye on upcoming developments and recently opened businesses.
This extra day is added to the calendar every four years to keep it synchronized with the Earth’s revolutions around the sun, so what do you plan to do with your extra time this Leap Day?
In 2023, Congaree National Park set a visitation record with 250,114 guests, reflecting a growing interest in natural and cultural heritage.