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A plate of Thai Chicken Salad and brown rice with a small side of dressing sit on a wooden table.

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Doctors’ Orders: Eating healthy at Duke’s Pad Thai

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Garden and plant shops in Columbia, SC to visit this spring

Get your garden started right in 2024 with these plant events and local nurseries featuring all types of plants that thrive in zone 8b.

April 5, 2024

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David Stringer

A spacious bedroom is shown, with a king-size bed set against a backdrop of inviting decor at The Honey Bee at The Dens.

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This hotel is a welcome re(treat) for every kind of traveler

With a focus on providing travelers with a diverse selection of experiences, Hotel Trundle aims to make each guest’s getaway magical through its three distinct properties.

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Culture

The SC Philharmonic is coming to your neighborhood

April 4, 2024

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David Stringer

A person kneels on a paved roadway and poses for a picture with a dog.

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Beyond weight loss: The life-changing benefits of bariatric surgery

Like any surgery, recovery takes time, but there are many positive outcomes associated with weight loss from bariatric surgery.

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A collection of handmade post-modernist lamps with unconventional designs at Lewis + Clark, a studio, workshop and gallery in Columbia.

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7 reasons to experience this year’s Artista Vista

With 5 events over 3 days and plenty of public art, immerse yourself in a kaleidoscope of creativity while celebrating local talent.

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Food

Meet Columbia’s James Beard Award finalists

Columbia’s Lula Drake Wine Parlour (Outstanding Wine Program) and Robbie Robinson of City Limits Barbecue (Best Chef Southeast) are finalists in the 2024 James Beard Awards.

April 3, 2024

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David Stringer

Events

One Book, One Community book unveiling

Discover the year’s One Book pick at Bierkeller, Sunday, April 21, 3-5 p.m. Expect Earth Day vibes, local poets, insights, and competitions

April 2, 2024

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David Stringer

City

Throw back Thursday: A history lesson on the Columbia Canal

Today, we’re taking a moment to reflect on the Columbia Canal and its impact on Columbia’s economy, transportation, filtration of drinking water, and more.

April 2, 2024

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Samantha Robertson

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Perfect pairing: Riverside living meets prime location in this luxury community

Brookland and 4 West offer one- and two-bedroom apartment homes.

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