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SOCO opens a 9,500-sqft coworking space inside Gather COLA in the BullStreet District.
This week — Monday, July 22-Friday, July 26, 2024 — we’re shining a spotlight on the vibrant drink scene in Columbia.
Third places are public, informal gathering spaces that you frequent in your community. We’re here to help you give you recommendations and help you find your third place around Columbia.
Made with Cola Love’s latest activation features PSYCHii, a creative agency, offering marketing and production workshops at 2222 Sumter St.
We’ve got details and a map full of drink deals: We’ll be highlighting the vibrant beverage scene across Columbia, SC from July 22 to July 26, 2024.
Chef Alex Strickland of The Dragon Room, also the lead singer of metal band Abacus, discusses his favorite dishes, local foodie spots, and balancing his culinary and musical creativity.
Entrepreneurs come from everywhere, including The Midlands. Read about three products that have been featured or inspired by the show “Shark Tank.”
An all-inclusive guide to business resources if you’re looking to start a business in Columbia
Grab the little ones and hit the town — these spots are tried and true with Cola kids.
Discover the cost of living for Columbia, including housing, transportation, and everyday expenses. Find out how Columbia, SC compares to the national average in terms of affordability.
Local skate shop Bluetile Skateboards is hosting a citywide skateboarding competition and watch party this weekend for Go Skateboarding Day.
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Get ready to say hello to some new zoo friends and bid farewell to a few others.
Renderings show plans for the seven-story Grand Willow Hotel behind REI in Columbia’s BullStreet District.
Columbia’s fine-dining scene gets a boost as two Vista staples earn a spot in the MICHELIN Guide.
Startup Sprint returns for a free 24-hour challenge at Boyd Innovation Center where teams build and pitch startup business ideas.
The sun may be setting earlier, but Columbia still has plenty to do.
Spoiler alert: Traffic isn’t great. We dove into the Texas A&M Transportation Institute’s congestion data so you don’t have to.
Columbia readers shared their wish list of new businesses they’d like to see in the Midlands.
Don’t be afraid. Concerns about everything from flood damage to environmental health can be solved by getting in touch not with the Ghostbusters, but with these Midlands resources.
Including gifts for significant others, retirees, holiday parties, young people, and gifts that ship fast.