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4 drivable fall destinations within four hours of Columbia, SC

Southern Living released a list of 15 fall foliage destinations and we’re breaking down four destinations that are within four hours of Columbia so you can see the leaves change before they fall in fall.

September 4, 2024

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Samantha Robertson

Education

Historic funding boosts USC’s impact on statewide research

USC secured $309 million in sponsored research awards in 2024, supporting key initiatives in energy, healthcare, and statewide innovation.

September 3, 2024

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David Stringer

Development

Capital City/Lake Murray Country Tourism celebrates successful year

CCLMC highlighted a successful year in tourism, with major events and expansions planned, including the Great Race in 2025.

August 30, 2024

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David Stringer

History

Columbia’s 1999 time capsule

What was Columbia like at the turn of the millennium? We took a look back at the final year of the 20th century to see what life was like pre-Y2K.

August 30, 2024

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Michael Beausoleil

How to navigate our community events page

Never again wonder how to browse for cool events in our city or how to upload your own.

August 30, 2024

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Travis Meier

Travel and Outdoors

The City of Cayce announced a new river access point on the Congaree River

If you enjoy floating down the river, the City of Cayce introduced a new and open access point on the Congaree River that will offer families more recreation river use.

August 29, 2024

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Samantha Robertson