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Culture
Where to make spring cleaning donations in Columbia
Doing some spring cleaning and have items to donate? Check out these 14 spots in the Columbia area accepting clothing and supply donations.
March 25, 2026 02:02 PM
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David Stringer
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Retail
The best Valentine’s Day gifts for 2024
Shop Valentine’s Day chocolates, couple’s games, cookware, candles, and fuzzy socks to spread the love.
January 24, 2024
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Small Business
Local stocking stuffer guide for Columbia, SC
We want to see those socks sag after being filled to the brim with local stocking stuffer gifsts from around Columbia.
December 18, 2023
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Samantha Robertson
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5 local gift boxes we’d love to unwrap this season
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Retail
Gift Guide: Our Editors’ picks for the 2023 holiday season
See what Editors Sam and David are shopping this year.
November 30, 2023
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Sarah Leonhardt
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Retail
2023 Holiday Gift Guide: 39 gifts you can buy right now
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.
November 1, 2023
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Retail
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
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David Stringer
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Wellness
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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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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Arts
Rodney McMillian returns for major CMA spring exhibition
Columbia-born artist Rodney McMillian debuts a wide-ranging solo exhibition at the Columbia Museum of Art this spring.
February 26, 2026
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David Stringer
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Events
Spring Game replaced by Darius Rucker concert and block party
Spring football gives way to a Darius Rucker–headlined concert and free Garnet & Black block party on Saturday, April 11.
February 25, 2026
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David Stringer
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Small Business
SOCO opens new coworking Space at Gather COLA
SOCO opens a 9,500-sqft coworking space inside Gather COLA in the BullStreet District.
February 25, 2026
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David Stringer
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Arts
Needlepoint is back: Here’s how to try it in Columbia
Needlepoint is one of the biggest “analog hobby” trends. Here’s where to learn and meet other stitchers.
February 23, 2026
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Morgan O’Neal
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Events
Editor’s Pick: Big Percy on display at SC State Museum
A Mount Pleasant artisan’s massive sweetgrass basket is now on display at the South Carolina State Museum.
February 19, 2026
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David Stringer
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Outdoors
Wingard’s Market nominated for National Best Plant Nursery Award
Lexington’s Wingard’s Market leads USA TODAY’s Best Plant Nursery vote, and supporters can cast ballots daily through March 9 to keep them at No. 1.
February 19, 2026
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David Stringer
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Nonprofits
Anchor Investment Management launches Impact Fund
Anchor Investment Management is celebrating 25 years by awarding $25,000 in grants to Midlands nonprofits focused on health and education.
February 18, 2026
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David Stringer
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Sports
7 disc golf courses in the Midlands
Learn how and where to play disc golf in the Capital City.
February 18, 2026
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David Stringer
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Sports
Register for these spring sports for youth and adults
Build your social network through team-building sports in Columbia, like kickball, softball, and pickleball.
February 17, 2026
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David Stringer
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Sports
Fireflies launch Battle at BullStreet plaza party
Live DJ, food trucks, yard games and family fun kick off the Battle at BullStreet before gates open.
February 17, 2026
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David Stringer