Small Business

SOCO opens a 9,500-sqft coworking space inside Gather COLA in the BullStreet District.
It’s Small Business Week, and we are highlighting ~10 home service companies that will help you get around to those looming home projects that seem to fall off the to-do list when weekends roll around. Hire local pros so those to-do lists don’t seem as daunting.
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Discover some stand-out local spots bringing fresh energy to our city — and imagine being part of the next wave.
The Tapp’s building, a staple landmark in Columbia since the 1900s, will soon house retail shops and a 24/7 gym, set to open in July 2025.
Ditch the doomscrolling for a more creative or relaxing hobby.
Fresh fruits make the spring season even sweeter.
Find your next page-turner at these bookstores in Columbia where you can browse titles and literally support small businesses.
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.
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