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Columbia’s steeples offer a sense of place as you look at the skyline or when you need to figure out what block you’re on. Even more, these churches hold Columbia’s history in their walls.
The weather has been fairly chilly but is supposed to warm up over the weekend, so from walking to biking and picnicking, we’re giving you some ideas of how you can enjoy the outdoors around Columbia
Let’s try something new. Instead of gifting someone a material item, allow them to unwrap the best giftable experiences in Columbia.
We’re spotlighting three senior living communities in Soda City for you, or the retiree in your life, to consider.
Discover the inaugural class of South Carolina’s 50 Most Influential business leaders who have provided insights and contributions while shaping South Carolina’s economic growth.
What would you like to see come to the shopping center across the street from the Meeting Street Artisan Market, D’s Wings, and Savage Craft Brewery?
Average daily walking trips dropped by 36% in the US between 2019 and 2022 — see how Cola compares.
Arbor Day in SC celebrates with tree plantings and the Columbia Canopy Project, honoring history and planting for future generations.
See what Editors Sam and David are shopping this year.
Today, we’re diving into our reader’s data to give you your COLAtoday wrapped — sharing with you our reader’s top articles, social posts, and more from this year.
Your home, your favorite coffee shop, and your daily commute aren’t just written in the skyline — they may be written in the stars.
Check out these 17 concerts coming to Columbia, SC in Winter of 2023 and into the new year.
It’s that time of year when distant and close relatives will gather around the Thanksgiving table + we’re giving you three local topics you can bring up when everyone runs out of small talk topics.
Five townhomes in Columbia showcase the trend towards low-maintenance, urban living in walkable communities, blending modern amenities with unique designs.
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Lowes Foods has been serving up local food experiences since 1954, and you can make the most of hosting at a Community Table event.
Plus, browse items handmade in South Carolina.
Explore 10 festive holiday markets in the Midlands: unique gifts, local crafts, festive foods, and seasonal cheer await.
Local pecan harvest: fresh, shell-ready nuts for iconic Thanksgiving pies from historic Columbia recipes.
This holiday season shop unique gifts from our small business partners.
Tell us which empty building could be used differently.
A few weeks ago, we shared about + introduced the 2023 Lake Murray Country Team competing in the World Food Championships. Today, we are sharing the results.
Dominion Energy’s Congaree River cleanup unearthed Civil War relics, including a Confederate saber and various-sized cannonballs.
Mike Gibson, a topiary artist in Columbia, transforms landscapes into living stories with his unique ‘illusion topiary’ style.
Have a peep at these fall photo submissions from around Columbia, SC.
The USC Law School has been officially renamed in honor of Joe Rice, with a $30 million donation supporting scholarships and establishing an advocacy endowment.
Property at BullStreet and on Gervais Street is seeing progress lately for a future new construction.
We asked, and you answered. We wanted you to think big and share with us the dream development you would bring to our rivers if you had the power to do so. See what our readers said.
Get ready for the holiday season in West Columbia by writing letters to Mr. Claus and attending the annual Christmas Tree Lighting happening in December.
Take a look at some of our favorite stories we brought you in 2023 — and learn about how you can keep them coming by supporting COLAtoday with the gift of your membership.