Small Business

SOCO opens a 9,500-sqft coworking space inside Gather COLA in the BullStreet District.
Needlepoint is one of the biggest “analog hobby” trends. Here’s where to learn and meet other stitchers.
Lexington’s Wingard’s Market leads USA TODAY’s Best Plant Nursery vote, and supporters can cast ballots daily through March 9 to keep them at No. 1.
Put your money where your community is and help us create a guide to small businesses by submitting your favorite local spots and sharing this page with a friend.
Block parties, early ball drops, free games — whatever your vibe, there’s a Columbia-area New Year’s Eve for you.
Our readers have spoken — here are the best local spots our city has to offer, from the best coffee shop to the best apartment complex to the best dentist.
The 16th annual edition of Small Business Saturday falls on November 29 — the perfect time to help you add a local sparkle into your holiday shopping.
The holidays are just around the corner in Columbia, and these local vendors are offering food, drinks, and decor perfect for each seasonal festivity.
Including gifts for significant others, retirees, holiday parties, young people, and gifts that ship fast.
Get out your rolling pins + roll up those sleeves, Soda Citizens because the South Carolina Gingerbread House Competition is back with its annual gingerbread house competition benefit.
Here’s the deal — the flea market and vintage shopping scene is stellar in the Soda City
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Dining in Columbia is always a fresh experience, with new restaurants popping up all the time — and more on the way.
A Mount Pleasant artisan’s massive sweetgrass basket is now on display at the South Carolina State Museum.
Anchor Investment Management is celebrating 25 years by awarding $25,000 in grants to Midlands nonprofits focused on health and education.
Learn how and where to play disc golf in the Capital City.
Build your social network through team-building sports in Columbia, like kickball, softball, and pickleball.
Live DJ, food trucks, yard games and family fun kick off the Battle at BullStreet before gates open.
More than 40 authors are headed to Richland Library Main Friday, March 27 through Sunday, March 29.
A new USC exhibit explores 250 years of revolution and rare South Carolina artifacts.
The Great Backyard Bird Count invites participants to observe and report birds to help track global populations.
Opening Weekend begins Friday, Feb. 13 with a Friday doubleheader and new upgrades at Founders Park.