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High-profile visits to Columbia, SC over the past 250 years, including a legendary rock band and a pope

What do George Washington, The Pope, Pink Floyd, Oprah Winfrey, and Maya Angelou all have in common? High-profile visits to Columbia, SC over the past 250 years. Read on to learn more about their visits.

April 28, 2023

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David Stringer

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History

Unraveling a free-wheelin’ skateboard mystery in Columbia, South Carolina

Help us learn more about the “Murf Board” built by Nancy Murphy in Columbia, SC, in the late 1970s.

April 26, 2023

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David Stringer

SakiTumi Grill & Sushi Bar

April 26, 2023

City

The City of Columbia widened a 1.7-mile stretch of road on North Main Street

The widening and repaving project was possible thanks to Richland County’s Transportation Penny Program — a $1.07 billion initiative that will be utilized for 22 years or until the budget has been depleted.

April 25, 2023

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Samantha Robertson

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