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Cool off with a handscooped cone at one of these Columbia area ice cream shops.
USC lost in the championship game, but they an impressive season — look at their accomplishments and successes in the Women’s NCAA Tournament.
You don’t need to spend a lot to have a good day in Columbia. With this guide, you won’t need to spend anything but time.
Enter the lottery for a chance to experience Congaree National Park’s synchronous firefly display.
To celebrate COLAtoday’s eighth anniversary, we’re highlighting eight favorite local history stories that shaped Columbia’s past and present.
Columbia businesses brought the laughs this April Fools’ Day with fake expansions, secret snacks, and imaginative (but fake) announcements.
Find your next page-turner at these bookstores in Columbia where you can browse titles and literally support small businesses.
These stories look like they’re stranger than fiction, but there are no jokes here. All of these headlines really found their way into the news.
Jennifer Bartell Boykin is currently in a four-year role where she uses her background in poetry to encourage appreciation for the art.
Riverbanks Zoo reflects on the life of Koshka, a nearly 20-year-old Amur tiger and symbol of conservation efforts.
The showcase of local talent will feature over 10 organizations to raise funds supporting local art and cultural organizations
The horses and pageantry of the annual Carolina Cup return to Camden, SC on Saturday, March 29.
The gift-giving effort aims to support university departments, and your support can help causes unlock financial bonuses.
The library’s free, family-friendly festival will feature author talks, book sales, and entertainment across across three day.
Dig into Columbia’s must-try pizza shops including local legends, fancier fare, cross-country crusts, and more.
Doing some spring cleaning and have items to donate? Check out these 14 spots in the Columbia area accepting clothing and supply donations.
The statewide effort invites residents to report potholes so crews can patch them and improve safety for drivers.
It’s tournament time, and Columbia has plenty of spots to catch every buzzer-beater.
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The Columbia Fireflies will return, but the ballpark has a schedule filled with other events, promos, and food-themed festivals.
St. Pat’s in Five Points grew from a small gathering into Columbia’s biggest festival.
Birds like the ruby-throated hummingbird will be appearing in Columbia in the spring — find out where you can go to catch a sighting.
Residents are invited to give feedback on the plan that outlines its objectives with six “big ideas” for downtown Columbia.
South Carolina and Southern Cal will face off in a two-year series, “The Real SC,” with games in 2025 and 2026.
The Columbia metro area covers Calhoun, Clarendon, Fairfield, Kershaw, Lexington, Newberry, Orangeburg, and Richland counties.
The Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center celebrated this major milestone boosting tourism, events, and business growth.
Explore 170 artists, live music, food trucks, and interactive art at the Cottontown Art Crawl, a free, family-friendly event.
Spirit Airlines adds nonstop flights from CAE to Orlando, Newark, and Fort Lauderdale, expanding travel options with limited-time $50 fares.
Columbia Green’s Festival of Gardens returns in April, featuring eight private gardens in King’s Grant, a nature trail, and a gardening presentation.