Taking a break

Reflecting on 2022 with you.

Christmas tree lighting Columbia SC

Happy holidays from COLAtoday.

Photo by COLAtoday team.

As we sit down to our laptops for the last time in 2022, it’s nice to reflect back on the year behind us and be thankful for all the great stories we were able to write.

From exploring Columbia’s growing skate scene to our “Hit the Road” summer road trip series, we had fun sharing this wonderful city with you. Thank you for being a reader of COLAtoday.

We will be taking a break next week, catching our breath and spending time with friends and family. Your next regularly scheduled newsletter will hit your inbox Jan. 3, 2023. We hope you’re able to step away as well. And if you find yourself with some downtime, here are a few ways to get out there and explore Cola:

Have a wonderful holiday season and a happy new year.

-Sam and David

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