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Development
USC announces new partnership to benefit Williams-Brice Stadium
Blanchard Machinery is partnering with USC, funding Williams-Brice upgrades and debuting the first-ever on-field logo.
August 11, 2025 03:10 PM
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David Stringer
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A new spin on tradition: Villa Tronco and Carolina Pong
Tripp Roche, fifth-generation of Villa Tronco, creates Carolina Pong to foster a local ping pong community while training for the US National Table Tennis Championship.
June 11, 2024
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David Stringer
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Gamecocks women’s basketball open the season in Las Vegas
The Gamecocks women’s basketball team will open the 2024-25 season in Las Vegas against the Michigan Wolverines in the Naismith Hall of Fame series.
May 20, 2024
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David Stringer
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Sports
6 disc golf courses in the Midlands
Learn how and where to play disc golf in the Capital City.
May 20, 2024
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David Stringer
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Sports
Return of the Chicharrones
The Columbia Fireflies will become “Chicharrones de Columbia” from May 17-19, celebrating Latino heritage with music, dance, and special events at Segra Park.
May 14, 2024
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David Stringer
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Sports
Celebrate National Bike Month in Columbia
Explore Columbia through these National Bike Month and Preservation Month through rides, workshops, and community events.
April 30, 2024
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David Stringer
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Sports
Five highlight moments from the Gamecocks championship run
Reminisce on the 2023-24 championship season with these five moments that helped the Gamecocks stay undefeated from Paris to Cleveland.
April 8, 2024
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David Stringer
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City
Columbia Fireflies to moonlight as the Carolina Grits Baseball Club
The Carolina Grits is the new alternate identity of the Columbia Fireflies and you have the chance to help name the new mascot.
March 31, 2024
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David Stringer
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Countdown to the Columbia Fireflies’ opening week at Segra Park
The team is bringing back popular themed nights for the 2024 season, including Star Wars Night and Harry Potter Night.
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From rock and R&B to country and rap, some big tours are coming through the Midlands this fall.
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Make your voice heard, nominate your favorite local biz and they could win COLAtoday’s Best Competition.
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Food
So close, but so far: Chains readers’ wish were in Columbia
Sure, you could take an hour drive to your favorite chain restaurants — but wouldn’t it be better if they were right down the road?
September 11, 2025
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Dog-friendly businesses guide for Columbia
Explore these dog-friendly businesses in Columbia that span from places to eat, drink, shop, exercise, and stay the night.
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Travel and Outdoors
Which cities share Columbia’s latitude and longitude?
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September 2, 2025
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Events
JerryFest 2025: Celebrating 60 Years of the Grateful Dead
JerryFest returns to Five Points on Sunday, Oct. 5 with two stages of live music, food, art, and family fun.
August 28, 2025
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David Stringer
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Gamecock season preview: Tailgates, Sandstorm, and Saturdays in Columbia
A look at the 2025 Gamecock football season, including key players, biggest games, and what’s new on gameday at Williams-Brice.
August 28, 2025
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Outdoors
Where would you put an outdoor library in Columbia?
The concept is taking over South Korea’s capital city. We’re thinking about where we’d copy it in Soda City.
August 27, 2025
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Start streaming these local podcasts
Whether you’re interested in hearing from local business leaders, exploring the art world, or just hearing a good story, there’s a Cola podcast for you.
August 26, 2025
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