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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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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

Morihiko Nakahara faces the camera, sitting in an empty theatre with red seats

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7 questions for Morihiko Nakahara

We asked the Music Director of the South Carolina Philharmonic what concert he’s most excited about this season, what you might not know about conducting, where he goes on his day off + more.

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Travel and Outdoors

How to see the synchronous fireflies at Congaree National Park

Here’s how to snag your tickets so you can see the How to see the synchronous fireflies at Congaree National Park.

March 7, 2024

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Samantha Robertson

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Travel and Outdoors

Blossom Bridge Project set to begin this summer

The Blossom Street Bridge, built in 1953, is undergoing a $30-$40 million federal upgrade this summer to improve city connectivity and pedestrian access, following four years of planning and public engagement.

March 7, 2024

Events

Cottontown Art Crawl and Bock and Roll Spring Fest rescheduled

Local events Cottontown Art Crawl and Bock and Roll have been rescheduled for Sunday to avoid potential severe thunderstorms and rain in the forecast.

March 7, 2024

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David Stringer