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Santa’s Mailbox and 19th Annual Tree Lighting Return to West Columbia

Get ready for the holiday season in West Columbia by writing letters to Mr. Claus and attending the annual Christmas Tree Lighting happening in December.

November 7, 2023

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Samantha Robertson

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City Editor David’s 3 favorite Columbia news stories from 2023

Take a look at some of our favorite stories we brought you in 2023 — and learn about how you can keep them coming by supporting COLAtoday with the gift of your membership.

November 6, 2023

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Your guide to 2023 Midlands municipal elections

Richland and Lexington County voters head to the polls on Tuesday, Nov. 7 to vote for a variety of local races including school board, city council, and mayoral races.

November 6, 2023

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David Stringer

Doubling the size of Congaree Creek Heritage Preserve

SCDNR Expands Congaree Creek Preserve to 1,286 Acres, Offering Diverse Recreation and Education in the Midlands.

November 6, 2023

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David Stringer

Happy friends having holiday dinner sitting around a table.

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Sunrise at Columbia Metropolitan Airport

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Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) has opened submissions for its 2024-2025 Art in the Airport program

Calling all artists — the local airport’s initiative aims to offer local artists the opportunity to showcase their work to a broad audience traveling through the airport.

November 3, 2023

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Samantha Robertson

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Lexington County’s development growth and dreaming of Columbia’s future

Lexington County is ushering in new businesses. Take a look at its recent growth and let’s dream about Columbia’s river development.

November 3, 2023

The outside of the South Carolina Aquarium lit up for Aquarium Aglow.