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Find out how to dispose of old pumpkins and leaves ahead of the holidays.
Shop the most popular gifts of the 2023 holiday season, plus gifts that support small businesses and the best holiday wrapping paper to tie it all up in.
The Gamecock Men’s and Women’s basketball programs look to bring excitement back to Colonial Life Arena again this year, each having a talented roster of players ready to compete.
Trini Lime Caribbean Cafe is the Midlands first Trinidadian restaurant opening in Cayce’s arts district, across the street from Piecewise Coffee.
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.
We asked, and you answered. Created out of submissions from our readers, we put together a local, fictional ghost story.
The World Food Championships will take place next month and three local chefs will compete in the multi-day, live event culinary competition for first place and $100,000 in prize money.
Here are 3 ways to prioritize your overall wellness during this busy time of year.
A plan is in place to construct 300 market-rate apartments and a 520-space garage at the corner of River Drive and Sunset Boulevard.
From an artistic Bauhaus design to a renovated brick ranch home with a pool, here are four hot homes for sale in Columbia, SC.
“Wings for All” aims to relieve first-time flyer stress for those with autism and other intellectual and developmental disabilities.
A project born out of an idea for community space, Friarsgate Skate Park, will likely be complete at the end of 2024. We’re recapping the project timeline and providing an update.
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South Carolina Pride Movement’s Pride Week is in full swing, with the Pride Festival kicking off this weekend.
Help us choose the four who would be on Columbia’s Mt. Rushmore.
This Soda City-based group offers an inclusive space for bike riders of all levels to come together and explore bike-friendly streets in the area.
The Palmetto State ranked the No. 29 most energy-expensive state.
From breakfast to dinner — we’ve rounded up a day full of kid-friendly activities for the whole family to enjoy.
Dining in the Soda City is always a fresh experience with new restaurants popping up all the time — and more on the way.
From blazing leaves to fall fests, we want to see autumn in Cola through your lens.
Planning a getaway? Check out New Orleans, Louisiana: a one-of-a-kind city with a vibrant tapestry of culture, music, history, and flavors.
The USC’s South Caroliniana Library, the nation’s oldest freestanding academic library, is set to reopen following a $10 million, four-year renovation. This Columbia landmark, dating back to 1840, serves as a space for SC’s history, with collections ranging from the Colonial Era to the present.
Columbia hosts the 2023 Ultimate Long Drive World Championship at Par Tee Golf Center from Oct. 4-8, spotlighting global athletes and boosting local tourism.
Hotel Trundle, the award-winning boutique hotel in downtown Cola, announced plans to open the Flutter Wing — a new block of rooms located around the corner from the flagship hotel that will overlook Main Street and the Columbia Museum of Art.
This year’s SC State Fair will take place Wednesday, Oct. 11, and run through Sunday, Oct. 22.
Reba McEntire is partnering with 40 farms across the country as they host Reba-themed corn mazes in celebration of her upcoming lifestyle book Not That Fancy: Simple Lessons on Living, Loving, Eating, and Dusting Off Your Boots.
Put your pumpkin carving skills to the test in our contest
Though New Brookland Tavern hasn’t announced it’s location, the long-time local music venue assures locals it will be keeping its name and plans to have its annual New Year cover show event.
From coffees and teas to seasonal brews, here are some fall specials to try around the Midlands. Looking for more than the typical PSL? This list has you covered.
Gamecock Women’s Basketball landed at No. 4 in The Athletic’s preseason rankings with LSU taking the No. 1 spot. The Gamecocks open their season in Paris against Notre Dame.