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If you don’t have coffee already in hand, consider this your sign to grab some with our coffee guide, featuring 25+ local coffee shops.

August 6, 2025

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Samantha Robertson

Residents and guests at the 25th Annual Rummage Sale

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Treasure hunting for a cause

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Local grandparents can take advantage of so many grandkid friendly offerings around town

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The grandkids guide: The best places to visit when the kiddos come to town

Visit these local gems for grandkid-friendly fun.

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GIF showing the Vista district in Columbia, SC, with a view of the historic brick railroad depot at the corner of Gervais and Gadsden Streets, where Sylvan’s Jewelers is relocating.

Sylvan’s Jewelers first tenant in Vista Depot District

Sylvan’s Jewelers is moving to the Vista this fall, expanding its showroom and Rolex offerings in the SC Railroad Depot.

July 31, 2025

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David Stringer

Aerial image showing the expansive 33-acre Lake Murray Golf Center property in Chapin, SC, surrounded by trees, open grassy areas, and nearby roadways.

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Lake Murray Golf Center set for comeback

Lake Murray Golf Center sold to local owners with plans to reopen in phases and rebrand later this year.

July 31, 2025

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David Stringer

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Meet the locals who make Main Street feel like home

From long-time locals to recent transplants, the regulars of Main Street show how Columbia is growing while staying true to its roots.

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4 book club picks to add to your summer reading list

The Bookendz Bookclub at Still Hopes shared four standout picks — covering everything from sweeping historical fiction to an unforgettable memoir.

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Travel and Outdoors

Tips for staying cool while the Midlands is under heat advisories

They don’t call Columbia famously hot for nothin’, but while the heat stays in the triple digits and the Midlands is under heat advisories, here are tips and recommendations for other activities.

July 28, 2025

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Samantha Robertson

Exterior of 747 Saluda Ave. in Five Points, showing the storefront window with Sparrow Construction and Godspeed Coffee branding. Brick columns and greenery frame the entrance.

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Godspeed Coffee puts down roots in Five Points

Godspeed Coffee is looking to open its first permanent location in Five Points by the end of the year, with Sparrow Construction leading the buildout.

July 24, 2025

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David Stringer