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Find where to get more steps in around Columbia
If you’re trying to reach new running goals, consider signing up for one of these upcoming races or find ways to get more steps in around Columbia
January 12, 2026 12:26 PM
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Sports
Your guide to sports teams in Columbia
From the Columbia Fireflies to Gamecocks football, we’re sharing all details of Columbia, SC’s sports teams.
February 6, 2023
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Sports
Soda City FC partners with Flower City Union
January 24, 2023
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Sports
The 2022 Gamecocks season in review
Stats, rankings, coaching changes, and more.
November 28, 2022
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Sports
Buzzer Beater
Tell us what kind of sports coverage you want to see in our market.
November 22, 2022
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Sports
First dunk in USC Women’s Basketball program history? Check
We love to see it.
November 18, 2022
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Sports
Orangetheory Fitness partners with Aliyah Boston
Read the details about her NIL deal, the new studio, and try the new “Shot Clock” workout this week.
November 8, 2022
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Samantha Robertson
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2022 Gamecock Basketball season preview
Gamecock Women’s Basketball look to bring home another championship
November 1, 2022
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David Stringer
City
Friarsgate’s skate park is taking shape
A skate park created by skaters for skaters
September 21, 2022
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Sports
Georgia Bulldogs vs. South Carolina Gamecocks
Let’s talk what we’re up against as we face the current No. 1 team in the SEC
September 13, 2022
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Meet 11 Olympians from UofSC
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40+ murals in Columbia
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Free creative help for SC nonprofits
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28 parks in the Midlands of South Carolina
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Your how-to guide for tubing down the river in Columbia
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Your guide to beekeeping in the Midlands
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Lake Murray Independence Day celebration returns with fireworks and festivities
Celebrate Independence Day early with SC’s biggest fireworks show — best viewed by boat or from Dreher Island State Park.
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Columbia’s guide to commemorate Juneteenth and the SC Juneteenth Freedom Festival
Every year, Columbia hosts the SC Juneteenth Freedom Festival (SCJFF) and we’re breaking down how you can get involved around town.
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