Small Business

SOCO opens a 9,500-sqft coworking space inside Gather COLA in the BullStreet District.
Get ready to immerse yourself in USC’s vibrant campus life during Family Weekend, and explore the best of Columbia, SC with our pro tips and local insights.
Remember the times you used to simply pursue the city and stumble upon your next great adventure? Come along as we tell a story filled with a roundup of local bookstores to visit when you want to read a new book.
The new Activity Center at Camp Cole will promote inclusivity to ensure individuals with diverse physical and sensory needs can comfortably experience the space.
Wellness
Check out these 10 yoga studios around Soda City, which offer beginner classes, memberships, hot yoga, and more.
BOHO Pizza and Brew aims to blend wood-fired pizza with ice cream, beer, wine, and live music for locals to enjoy and will be located near Lexington High School.
In the August 1 City Council meeting, funding was approved and a local business was awarded the construction bid for the Finlay Park Revitalization Project, which will take about two years.
What local chain, business, or bar would you legally change your name for to earn a lifetime of free drinks, food, or tickets?
If you’re hearing wedding bells, take a look at one of these local event venues.
Legendary and former football star for the University of South Carolina is expanding his footprint in the Five Points District and buying two more bars.
The local King Rat Daddy brewery released two new drinks for the month of July to celebrate Drink Up around Columbia.
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Blanchard Machinery is partnering with USC, funding Williams-Brice upgrades and debuting the first-ever on-field logo.
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COLAtoday readers shared ideas for lighting up Columbia’s skyline, from Gamecock wins to local causes and holidays.
If you don’t have coffee already in hand, consider this your sign to grab some with our coffee guide, featuring 25+ local coffee shops.
Sylvan’s Jewelers is moving to the Vista this fall, expanding its showroom and Rolex offerings in the SC Railroad Depot.
Lake Murray Golf Center sold to local owners with plans to reopen in phases and rebrand later this year.
They don’t call Columbia famously hot for nothin’, but while the heat stays in the triple digits and the Midlands is under heat advisories, here are tips and recommendations for other activities.
Godspeed Coffee is looking to open its first permanent location in Five Points by the end of the year, with Sparrow Construction leading the buildout.
Check out these 11 hiking trails catering to all skill levels in and around Columbia, SC, for outdoor adventures.