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Airports and Transportation

How to utilize Columbia’s Amtrak Station and our city’s railroad history

Explore affordable and hands-free spring getaways with Columbia’s Amtrak Station and five train trips you can take.

March 17, 2024

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Samantha Robertson

A young girl stands in front of an exhibit at the International African American Museum, observing the display

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March is the month of perks at the International African American Museum

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A group of people floats on tubes along the Congaree River with the Gervais Street Bridge pictured in the background.

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See how Columbia is growing with Elevate Midlands’ just-released 2024 report

Curious to know more about our region’s progress? Check out this report.

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City

Richland County considering a $2.2 billion Transportation Sales Tax for proposed road projects over 15 years

Richland County’s Proposed $2.2 billion Transportation Sales Tax and some of the project drafts were unveiled: Here’s what you need to know

March 14, 2024

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Samantha Robertson

A stack of books on a wooden porch swing.

Education

How to submit to our 2024 poetry contest

It’s National Poetry Month, and our readers are invited to submit original poems in a special COLAtoday contest.

March 14, 2024

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Sarah Leonhardt

City

How well do you know the map of Columbia?

We’ve got a game for you — test your knowledge of how well you know Columbia’s points-of-interest by the address alone.

March 13, 2024

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David Stringer

An esthetician with a client at The Beautique in Columbia, SC.

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Ready, set, relax: 4 local spas for a self care day in Columbia, SC

Whether you’re looking for results-driven skincare, relaxing body treatments, or want to sweat it out in the sauna, we’ve rounded up four local spas to check out.

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A group of individuals is seated across a long table, constructing their own lanterns at a workshop.

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Light up the night (+ your creativity)

Make your own lantern and shine bright on parade night.

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Stop the midday slump with these 5 brain-boosting snacks

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Prisma Health On Call: Ask the experts your colon health and screening questions

What questions about colon health + screenings do you have for Prisma Health experts?

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