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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

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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

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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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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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Festivals

Your guide to the 2024 St. Pat’s Festival in Columbia, SC

Get ready to shamrock out at one of Cola’s biggest events and see what’s going to be new at this year’s St. Pat’s Festival.

March 11, 2024

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Samantha Robertson

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Doctors’ Orders: Eating healthy at Villa Tronco

Dr. Wild of South Carolina OB/GYN Associates shares his recommended order at “the oldest restaurant in the state of South Carolina.”

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Culture

COLAtoday’s BBQ bracket champion

You’ve crowned our Midlands BBQ champion as City Limits Q, the West Columbia BBQ restaurant led by James Beard Award nominee Robbie Robinson.

March 10, 2024

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Brianna Williams