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Columbia’s skyline at night. | Photo by Timothy M.

Arts

Introducing our 2024 Picture of the Year contest

Following the success of hundreds of submissions in 2024, we are getting a jump on our 2025 contest.

November 15, 2024

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Ted Bauer

City

Pack your bags for one of these unique places to stay in and around Columbia

From cottages to treehouses, our area is full of unique places to stay that offer guests a break from traditional motels and hotels.

November 14, 2024

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Samantha Robertson

Sponsored

You’re invited to a hassle-free holiday feast

Sponsored by Gregory’s at Solina

City

$2 million was donated to the City of Cayce to build a new visitor’s center

The Boyd Foundation gifted the City of Cayce $2.1 million for the building of a new visitor’s center outside of the 12,000 Year History Park.

November 13, 2024

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Samantha Robertson

City

Strange sightings in South Carolina

From lizards the size of dogs, a Bigfoot, and dozens of monkeys, here’s what people across South Carolina are claiming to see.

November 12, 2024

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David Stringer

A GIF of attendees at the Vista Lights event in Columbia.

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✨ Kick off the holidays at Vista Lights

Enjoy an evening of twinkling lights, a towering Christmas tree, and live entertainment for the whole family during this annual holiday tradition.

Sponsored by Vista Guild

History

History of the South Carolina flag

Most of us probably don’t have our state flags memorized, but it’s worth studying up: Our flag’s design reflects centuries of history.

November 11, 2024

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Dayten Rose

Events

Usher in the holiday season with these 10 local holiday lighting ceremonies around the Midlands

We’ve rounded up 10 local holiday lighting ceremonies to attend that feature warm glows, festive feels, thousands of lights, and family-friendly holiday activities.

November 11, 2024

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Samantha Robertson

A doctor consulting and holding hands with a patient

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Same-week primary care, no waiting required

Same-week appointments available at Palmetto Primary Care Physicians.

Sponsored by Palmetto Primary Care Physicians

An image of a stocking on a Christmas tree.

Sponsored

🎁 How to plan your year-end giving

Sponsored by Central Carolina Community Foundation