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July 1, 2024

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Events

How to celebrate the Fourth of July if you don’t like fireworks

Not everyone loves the loud boom that echoes as fireworks go off on Independence Day. Here’s a short guide for how to still participate in the celebration if you (or your pets) don’t like fireworks.

June 28, 2024

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Samantha Robertson

City

The cost of living in Columbia

Discover the cost of living for Columbia, including housing, transportation, and everyday expenses. Find out how Columbia, SC compares to the national average in terms of affordability.

June 28, 2024

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David Stringer

Updates underway at Owens Field

Work at Owens Field Park in Rosewood enhances 10 acres of soccer fields for safety and use, funded by a $1.8M city project.

June 27, 2024

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David Stringer

Where to watch Fourth of July fireworks in the Midlands

Break out the star-spangled attire and picnic blanket for a night of Fourth of July fireworks in Columbia.

June 25, 2024

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David Stringer

Weather

Remembering Cola’s hottest days on record

Columbia’s hottest day on record was June 29, 2012 when the Capital City hit 113°F.

June 25, 2024

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David Stringer

Travel and Outdoors

Consider planting a tree with this free civic program

Have you ever considered the benefits of planting a tree in your local neighborhood or community? City of Columbia and Columbia Green are partnering to bring more trees to the Columbia area.

June 24, 2024

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Samantha Robertson

Sports

Tee it up at these Columbia golf courses

Whether you’re a weekend warrior or the next Tiger Woods, these 22 golf courses in Cola are sure to make for a good round.

June 24, 2024

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David Stringer

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