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Sports
7 disc golf courses in the Midlands
Learn how and where to play disc golf in the Capital City.
February 18, 2026 01:41 PM
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David Stringer
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Travel and Outdoors
Grow some shade in Columbia, SC 🌳
Join in on the initiative created by Columbia Green.
February 10, 2026
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Samantha Robertson
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Arts
South Carolina’s first Thomas Dambo troll is coming to Cayce
Danish artist Thomas Dambo is bringing one of his famous upcycled trolls to the Cayce Riverwalk, just minutes from downtown Columbia.
February 4, 2026
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Morgan O’Neal
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Thomas Dambo's Trolls: A Field Study exhibit in Asheville, NC. Unique wooden troll sculptures sit in a wooded area.
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Downtown Chapel Hill from above at Dusk, cars on the street and a large church steeple visible.
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Nostalgic fall vibes + historic adventures in Chapel Hill
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Reconnect with nature on the Palmetto Trail
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Find your wild side in the Olde English District
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3 ways to get your fill of fall in Chapel Hill
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This hidden gem is swimming in southern charm
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SOCO opens new coworking Space at Gather COLA
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February 25, 2026
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Food
Restaurant Roundup: New and coming-soon restaurants in Columbia
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February 24, 2026
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Arts
Needlepoint is back: Here’s how to try it in Columbia
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February 23, 2026
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Events
Editor’s Pick: Big Percy on display at SC State Museum
A Mount Pleasant artisan’s massive sweetgrass basket is now on display at the South Carolina State Museum.
February 19, 2026
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Outdoors
Wingard’s Market nominated for National Best Plant Nursery Award
Lexington’s Wingard’s Market leads USA TODAY’s Best Plant Nursery vote, and supporters can cast ballots daily through March 9 to keep them at No. 1.
February 19, 2026
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Nonprofits
Anchor Investment Management launches Impact Fund
Anchor Investment Management is celebrating 25 years by awarding $25,000 in grants to Midlands nonprofits focused on health and education.
February 18, 2026
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Sports
Register for these spring sports for youth and adults
Build your social network through team-building sports in Columbia, like kickball, softball, and pickleball.
February 17, 2026
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David Stringer