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Wingard’s Market named Small Business of the Year
Wingard’s Market was named Small Business of the Year by the Lexington County chamber of commerce for the work they do selling local products and giving back to the community.
August 28, 2023 02:30 PM
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David Stringer
Rooted Yoga
Live
Find your zen with our Columbia yoga guide
Check out these 10 yoga studios around Soda City, which offer beginner classes, memberships, hot yoga, and more.
August 23, 2023
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Samantha Robertson
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Live
Your guide to Columbia’s coffee shops
If you don’t have coffee already in hand, consider this your sign to grab some.
June 22, 2023
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Samantha Robertson
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Join the Shop Carolina Co-Op
Lowes Foods is rolling out this new offering to locals this summer — here’s how to participate.
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Here’s where to find unique, local gifts
Enter: Main Street District.
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Finance
How to keep your car costs down in Columbia
Average yearly car costs hit a new high in 2022 — here’s how to invest smartly.
March 27, 2023
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Sarah Leonhardt
W.B. Whaley House
City
Construction is done on the W. B. Smith Whaley House
Take a look and get excited for what’s to come for the historic property.
February 24, 2023
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Samantha Robertson
Ivy House expansion colatoday
City
Ivy House is opening another location in Columbia, SC
Read about this seven-year journey for this local business.
January 11, 2023
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Samantha Robertson
Waterfront park in Forest Acres
City
Introducing Gills Creek Memorial Park coming to Columbia, SC
Explore the plans the City of Forest Acres has for its new Gills Creek Memorial Park.
January 11, 2023
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Samantha Robertson
Columbia, S.C. city flag
History
How Columbia’s flag came to be
Read through the timeline of our city flag.
January 9, 2023
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Samantha Robertson
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Arts
Columbia’s inaugural t-shirt contest
Proceeds of the contest help your community.
January 5, 2023
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Samantha Robertson
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Development
Richland Mall Redevelopment deal is official
Take a look into the largest development project in 35+ years coming soon to Forest Acres.
January 5, 2023
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Samantha Robertson
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2023 predictions for Columbia real estate
Real estate experts explain what Columbia home buyers should know and predict whether we’ll see prices rise in 2023.
December 21, 2022
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David Stringer
Julie K. Art local artist stickers Columbia, SC
Culture
Local stocking stuffer guide for Columbia, SC
We want to see those socks sag. 🧦
December 12, 2022
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Samantha Robertson
Etsy coasters
Culture
Win the holidays with gifts from these local Etsy sellers
Whether your budget is $10, $20, or $200, find a completely unique gift for everyone on your list. 🎁
November 22, 2022
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Sarah Leonhardt
A farmer harvesting hemp.
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Local (and family-owned) CBD company producing organic hemp products
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Late night bites around Columbia, SC
Food
Late night bites spots around Columbia, SC
Get your grub on 🍟
October 19, 2022
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David Stringer
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