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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 library’s free, family-friendly festival will feature author talks, book sales, and entertainment across across three day.
Dig into Columbia’s must-try pizza shops including local legends, fancier fare, cross-country crusts, and more.
Doing some spring cleaning and have items to donate? Check out these 14 spots in the Columbia area accepting clothing and supply donations.
The Columbia metro area covers Calhoun, Clarendon, Fairfield, Kershaw, Lexington, Newberry, Orangeburg, and Richland counties.
The three-day festival will honor International Women’s Day and showcase inspiring works highlighting female filmmakers.
Wingard’s Market’s Spring Fling blooms Friday, March 14, and Saturday, March 15, with plant discounts, local vendors, and seasonal finds in Lexington.
Looking to break out of your comfort zone as an introvert? Follow your interests and partake in these groups and gatherings.
Startup Sprint at the Boyd Innovation Center challenged entrepreneurs to build startups in 24 hours.
Readers shared their wishlist for Gather Cola, requesting gluten-free options, Italian, Asian, Greek, Southern food, coffee, seafood, and boutiques.
Looking to add something living to your living room? Check out these stores in the Columbia area where you can find household plants.
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Methodical Coffee is now soft open in Columbia’s BullStreet District, serving drinks while its bakery nears completion.
Voodoo Brewing Co. Lexington will host a grand opening on Friday, Nov. 7, serving Pennsylvania-brewed craft beers, local food, and hosting community events downtown.
New SC license plates feature the Moultrie Flag and the phrase “Where the Revolutionary War Was Won.”
Show some love to your fave businesses in Columbia.
Want to get involved locally but don’t know how? Browse through the City of Columbia’s city boards and commissions that have vacancies and apply.
Here’s the deal — the flea market and vintage shopping scene is stellar in the Soda City
Columbia’s craft beer scene continues to evolve, with longtime favorites expanding, new taprooms opening, and several breweries closing their doors as the industry reshapes after a decade of growth.
Astral Development plans a 483,000 sqft mixed-use project at Bull Street and Elmwood, set to break ground in spring 2026.
It’s the season of the pumpkins, so we’re rounding up a list of places to go picking. Check out these patches, farms, and nurseries.
The number eight symbolizes South Carolina’s history — from the eight Lords Proprietors and colonial rulers to becoming the nation’s eighth state.