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Development

Breaking down the Columbia’s Design/Development Review Commission annual report

Columbia’s Design/Development Review Commission was busy in 2023 and we’re chatting through the highlights and major developments around the city.

January 26, 2024

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Samantha Robertson

Tartan Day South Festival in Columbia, SC

Upcoming 2025 festivals in the Midlands

As the new year kicks off, here are six festivals happening in the Midlands that you can mark on your calendar and plan to attend.

January 25, 2024

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David Stringer

City

Midlands 2024 road pavement improvements

Here are the local and major roads in the Midlands of South Carolina that will be repaved in 2024 and how the roads were chosen to be rehabbed.

January 25, 2024

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David Stringer

Food

2024 James Beard Award semifinalists from Columbia

The semifinalists for the 2024 James Beard Awards were announced on Jan. 24. City Limits Barbeque, Kiki’s Chicken and Waffles, and Lula Drake Wine Parlour from Columbia were named to the list.

January 24, 2024

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Samantha Robertson

A graphic with cartoon candy hearts that have different gift categories written inside, like "Home Goods" and "Books."

Retail

The best Valentine’s Day gifts for 2024

Shop Valentine’s Day chocolates, couple’s games, cookware, candles, and fuzzy socks to spread the love.

January 24, 2024

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Vagney Hampshire

DistiNCtly Fayetteville

January 23, 2024

City

From Cola to Tinseltown

Columbia native ND Stevenson’s graphic series film adaptation was nominated for an Academy Award this year.

January 23, 2024

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David Stringer

Business

A look at the 2023 Richland County impact report

Five major projects and several major commercial real estate developments made a major impact on the economy in Richland County in 2023 and for years ahead.

January 23, 2024

The view at The Omni for Winter Weekend.