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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.
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.
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.