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See how Columbia is growing with a new report from Elevate Midlands.
The Columbia metro area covers Calhoun, Clarendon, Fairfield, Kershaw, Lexington, Newberry, Orangeburg, and Richland counties.
Get ready for more espresso, teas, and baked goods, Soda Citizens. Construction on the Lazy Daisy Coffee Co. coffee shop is supposed to start in the fall and open in early 2025. Check out a handful of recently-opened restaurants in Forest Acres.
Made with Cola Love’s latest activation features PSYCHii, a creative agency, offering marketing and production workshops at 2222 Sumter St.
Entrepreneurs come from everywhere, including The Midlands. Read about three products that have been featured or inspired by the show “Shark Tank.”
Take a look at some of our favorite stories we brought you in 2023 — and learn about how you can keep them coming by supporting COLAtoday with the gift of your membership.
Take a look at some of our favorite stories we brought you in 2023 — and learn about how you can keep them coming by supporting COLAtoday with the gift of your membership.
A project born out of an idea for community space, Friarsgate Skate Park, will likely be complete at the end of 2024. We’re recapping the project timeline and providing an update.
BOHO Pizza and Brew aims to blend wood-fired pizza with ice cream, beer, wine, and live music for locals to enjoy and will be located near Lexington High School.
We’re breaking down the “why” behind the surge of economic growth in Richland County and taking a look at several investments that will shape the county’s economic future.
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Oktoberfest is almost here and luckily you don’t have to travel far to join in on the celebrations — we complied seven festivals in the Midlands to break out your lederhosen for.
Do you remember the 21st night of September? Join us on a trip down memory lane to see what was happening in Columbia this week throughout the years.
Bookmark this guide for a curated list of events taking place each month that we’re most looking forward to.
With a history dating back thousands of years, museums in the Midlands showcase the history of the area, from the earliest settlers to the the trains that transformed cities and towns.
From rock and R&B to country and rap, some big tours are coming through the Midlands this fall.
Make your voice heard, nominate your favorite local biz and they could win COLAtoday’s Best Competition.
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?
Explore these dog-friendly businesses in Columbia that span from places to eat, drink, shop, exercise, and stay the night.
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