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How to observe Memorial Day around Columbia

Looking for ways to honor and observe Memorial Day with your family? This event round-up is for you. Whether you want to hike, work out, watch baseball, attend a musical performance, or more, find a way to get involved locally.

May 21, 2025

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Staff

Government

How Public Works works in Richland County

Have you ever wondered what Public Works does in your county? We are providing you a quick rundown of the basic tasks this civic department completes and how to interact with it.

May 21, 2025

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Samantha Robertson

Sponsored by Columbia Museum of Art

Volunteer

Your guide to local animal rescues + shelters across Columbia

Looking for a way to lend a paw or just want a furry friend? These shelters across Columbia could use your help fostering, adopting, or volunteering.

May 20, 2025

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Samantha Robertson

Each summer, hundreds of thousands of Purple Martins flock to Bomb Island on Lake Murray, forming the largest known roost of its kind on the planet.

Culture

How to see the Purple Martins in Columbia

These migratory songbirds, the Purple Martins, gather here nightly through the summer, filling the sky in a swirling display before making their way to South America.⁠

May 19, 2025

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Staff

Sponsored

Flip the switch to summer with Edventure

Head to the children’s museum on Saturday, May 31 for a fun-filled day designed to spark joy and minimize screen time.

Sponsored by EdVenture Children’s Museum

History

Historic Columbia honored the 2025 Preservation Award Winners

These awards recognize the individuals and projects that have contributed to the ongoing preservation of Columbia’s architectural and cultural heritage.

May 16, 2025

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David Stringer