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5 places to fish around Columbia, including rivers, lakes, and shorelines

Rivers, lakes + streams, oh my. The Midlands has some pretty great freshwater fishing spots and is only about an hour from saltwater. Reference this guide before you fish around Columbia.

June 13, 2025

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Samantha Robertson

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What to know about Sickle Cell Disease, plus ways to help our neighbors with The Blood Connection.

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Your guide to summer reading in Columbia

Local recommendations, library challenges, and book clubs to keep your reading list hot this summer

June 10, 2025

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Samantha Robertson

History

Deconstruction begins at historic 900 Main St.

Deconstruction is underway on the historic 900 Main St. building, preserving materials, memories, and a mural.

June 9, 2025

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David Stringer

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Add to cal: Mascot mania at the museum

Meet all of your favorite local mascots in one place during EdVenture’s energy-filled event.

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History

5 objects in town that are older than Columbia

Although 239 years might seem like a long time, it is relatively young for a city, so let’s take a look at some objects you can see in Columbia that are older than the Capital City.

June 3, 2025

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David Stringer

A teenager with a medicine ball at Planet Fitness.

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