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Columbia’s graduation season is here with ceremony details, key times, and ways to celebrate citywide.
It’s Small Business Week, and we are highlighting ~10 home service companies that will help you get around to those looming home projects that seem to fall off the to-do list when weekends roll around. Hire local pros so those to-do lists don’t seem as daunting.
Join us at COLAtoday, we’re celebrating Small Business Week in the Midlands from Sunday, May 4, to Saturday, May 10.
Coach Dawn Staley has been cloaked in gold medals, SEC titles, and many other accolades. Now, she is featured in bronze, championing her legacy not only as a basketball player + coach, but as a leader and advocate for equity.
Celebrate Columbia’s history and bike culture with events, tours, and rides throughout May.
The Tapp’s building, a staple landmark in Columbia since the 1900s, will soon house retail shops and a 24/7 gym, set to open in July 2025.
Visit Moore Farms during ArtFields to explore gardens and view 400 works of art, with $100,000 in prizes.
Ditch the doomscrolling for a more creative or relaxing hobby.
USC’s viral Ice Bucket Challenge revival has raised $320,000+ for mental health, with help from influencers and celebrities.
A spring morning of birdwatching in Columbia, where migrating warblers, local gardens, and unexpected bird facts stole the show.
No surprise here — Soda City Market was named the No. 1 Farmers Market in the nation by USA Today 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards.
Midlands restaurateurs Steve Cook, Joe Walker, and Ryan Jones are opening a modern steakhouse in Lexington in May 2025, featuring hand-cut steaks, seafood, and seasonal dishes.
The transit system is building its zero-emissions fleet by adding buses with hydrogen fuel cell and battery-electric technology.
Columbia Food & Wine Festival returns April 22–27 with chef dinners, tastings, and ticketed events still available.
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The Southeastern BBQ Showdown returns to Columbia in 2026 with 40 teams, live music, and celebrity judges.
The ColaJazz Foundation organized this show that will bring five musicians to a free Saturday show on Main Street.
Three Gamecocks — Te-Hina Paopao, Bree Hall, and Sania Feagin — were selected in the 2025 WNBA Draft, continuing Gamecock’s pro pipeline.
We’ve made a concerted effort to orchestrate this roadmap, so you can focus on finding the artists you adore.
The trailblazing player visited Columbia after retiring from baseball, and his legacy will be honored at a Fireflies game.
The Consumer Price Index indicated inflation was slowing in Columbia in March 2025, and some categories saw costs deflate.
Invest in our planet via local, national, and global Earth Day initiatives.
Google.org’s grant will support hands-on AI training for local nonprofits looking to boost efficiency.
The Laundry blends restored architecture and flexible design to host weddings, corporate events, and celebrations with historic character.
The story behind the purple flowers that look like grapes and usually blooms in the spring in Columbia an the surrounding areas.
A weekend of art, performances, and community events returns to Columbia’s Vista April 11–13.
Celebrate National Pimento Cheese Day with 10 must-try pimento cheeseburgers in Columbia — plus a bonus pizza twist.
USC’s exhibit celebrates The Great Gatsby at 100 with rare artifacts, first editions, and global literary context.
Cool off with a handscooped cone at one of these Columbia area ice cream shops.