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The Street Meat biking group rides Peak to Prosperity is Columbia, SC.

Culture

Get to know community cycling group Street Meat

This Soda City-based group offers an inclusive space for bike riders of all levels to come together and explore bike-friendly streets in the area.

October 12, 2023

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Emily Shea-Owen

City

South Carolina’s average monthly energy bill is $465

The Palmetto State ranked the No. 29 most energy-expensive state.

October 12, 2023

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Emily Shea-Owen

Face of giant Eddie exhibit with hand holding a dragonfly

Culture

A kid’s perfect day in Columbia

From breakfast to dinner — we’ve rounded up a day full of kid-friendly activities for the whole family to enjoy.

October 9, 2023

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David Stringer

Cool Care Heating, Air, Plumbing & Refrigeration

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Here’s why you might want to seal your air ducts this season

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Food

Participate in Restaurant Week happening around Columbia

Enjoy local meals and deals through Restaurant Week, happening around Columbia from Thursday, Oct. 5 through Sunday, Oct. 15.

October 6, 2023

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Samantha Robertson

Jackie Adams in the foreground, with McQueen garments in the background

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Fashion and fine art: A Q+A with the CMA’s Jackie Adams

We had a great conversation with the Columbia Museum of Art’s Director of Art and Learning about Lee Alexander McQueen, Sergio Hudson, and the relationship between fashion and art.

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Live

New and coming-soon restaurants in Columbia

Dining in the Soda City is always a fresh experience with new restaurants popping up all the time — and more on the way.

October 5, 2023

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David Stringer

Instagram

Fall photography contest in Columbia, SC

From blazing leaves to fall fests, we want to see autumn in Cola through your lens.

October 5, 2023

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Brook Bolen

Fair goers on a ride at the South Carolina State Fair.

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Get ready for the fair-y best time of the year

This year’s theme: “Meet Me at the Rocket.”

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Teaching teens + young adults the “4 Ds of Bystander Intervention”

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