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How to participate in the Philosophy of Five Points
Explore Five Points through the Philosophy of Five Points event and participate in the Curiosity Crawl. Participants will come across activation site features and experience a merge of art, philosophy, and local culture of Five Points.
November 07, 2024 03:17 PM
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Samantha Robertson
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Food
Steel Hands Vista Distilling and Brewing opens with a slate of weekend events
Steel Hands, a highly anticipated brewery and distillery, will open its doors in Columbia, South Carolina this weekend.
November 6, 2024
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Mitch Hooper
Soda City
Events
Prepare for the holidays with these local markets and pop-ups
The holidays are just around the corner in Columbia, South Carolina, and these local vendors are offering food, drinks, and decor perfect for each seasonal festivity.
November 6, 2024
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Mitch Hooper
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Happy Hauling: flea markets, trade, vintage, and resale shops in Columbia
Here’s the deal — the flea market and vintage shopping scene is stellar in the Soda City
November 5, 2024
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Samantha Robertson
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Festivals
Preview the 8th Annual Fall Back Fest ahead of this weekend
The City of West Columbia’s 8th Annual Fall Back Fest is set to take place on Friday, Nov. 1 from 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. on the 100-300 blocks of State Street. Here’s what you can expect at the free fall festival.
October 28, 2024
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Samantha Robertson
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Business
Circa Barber Shop opens a new location in Lexington
With the renovations complete, thanks to Chapin Commercial Construction, another Circa Barber Shop, is now located at 101B E. Main St. in Lexington.
October 24, 2024
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Samantha Robertson
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Food
Updates on Peak Drift Brewing
Peak Drift Brewing Company is expanding locally + globally, announced a new taproom menu, an shared updates on the brewery.
October 16, 2024
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Samantha Robertson
Vicious Biscuit
Food
Recently opened or coming soon restaurants in Forest Acres
Get ready for more espresso, teas, and baked goods, Soda Citizens. Construction on the Lazy Daisy Coffee Co. coffee shop is supposed to start in the fall and open in early 2025. Check out a handful of recently-opened restaurants in Forest Acres.
October 10, 2024
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Samantha Robertson
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Events
Local annual gingerbread house competition is scheduled for November
Get out your rolling pins + roll up those sleeves, Soda Citizens because NoMa Warehouse announced the date for the annual gingerbread house competition, benefitting a nonprofit.
September 24, 2024
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Samantha Robertson
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Sports
A how-to guide for building a local tailgate in Columbia
In case you missed it — tailgating is a pretty big deal in Columbia. This is your how-to-guide on preparing the tastiest tailgate in town.
September 20, 2024
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Samantha Robertson
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Small Business
The rising cost of Liquor Liability Insurance
SC small businesses are facing closures due to rising liquor liability insurance premiums, with legislative reform delayed and limited solutions available.
September 5, 2024
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David Stringer
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October 28, 2024
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October 25, 2024
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Take a look at Scout Motors’ newest line of electric SUVs and trucks
Scout Motors hosted an unveiling of its newest SUV prototypes set to be built in its manufacturing plant in Columbia. Take a look.
October 25, 2024
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Samantha Robertson
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TalkDeath’s Halloween Elmwood Cemetery scavenger hunt
Explore Elmwood Cemetery’s history during the TalkDeath Halloween Scavenger Hunt on Sunday, Oct. 27 at 2:30 p.m.
October 23, 2024
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David Stringer
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Help City Editor Sam to safety by completing this Halloween puzzle
You’ve got to be quick — City Editor Sam has found herself in a bit of a pickle after being lured into one of USC’s old service tunnels sometimes referred to as the catacombs by someone — or something. Solve this puzzle and help City Editor Sam to safety.
October 22, 2024
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Samantha Robertson
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Hear from our readers: What are the best and worst things about Columbia, SC?
Looking for the pros and cons of living in Columbia, SC? We asked our readers and followers to share what they believe to be the best and worst things about Columbia.
October 22, 2024
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Samantha Robertson
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Three local, fresh-ingredient dinners to attend
Looking for farm-to-table dinners, local chef’s flare, cool evenings, and autumnal local-ingredient dishes? Here are three dinners coming up to purchase tickets to.
October 21, 2024
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