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Why settle for one fall festival when you can experience music, food, and art all season long?
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Short-term rentals in Richland County are on the rise. Today we’re breaking down the new changes with a new ordinance, adopted by City Council on Tuesday, April 9, 2024.
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The annual Dogwood Festival returns this April for a weekend of live music, arts and crafts, food trucks, craft beer, and more.
Get your garden started right in 2024 with these plant events and local nurseries featuring all types of plants that thrive in zone 8b.
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With a focus on providing travelers with a diverse selection of experiences, Hotel Trundle aims to make each guest’s getaway magical through its three distinct properties.
Explore affordable and hands-free spring getaways with Columbia’s Amtrak Station and five train trips you can take.
Here’s how to snag your tickets so you can see the How to see the synchronous fireflies at Congaree National Park.
The Blossom Street Bridge, built in 1953, is undergoing a $30-$40 million federal upgrade this summer to improve city connectivity and pedestrian access, following four years of planning and public engagement.
Learn about the predicted spring weather outlook including March, April, and May in Columbia, SC — psst... the first day of spring is Tuesday, March 19.
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It’s Small Business Week, and we are highlighting ~10 home service companies that will help you get around to those looming home projects that seem to fall off the to-do list when weekends roll around. Hire local pros so those to-do lists don’t seem as daunting.
Join us at COLAtoday, we’re celebrating Small Business Week in the Midlands from Sunday, May 4, to Saturday, May 10.
Coach Dawn Staley has been cloaked in gold medals, SEC titles, and many other accolades. Now, she is featured in bronze, championing her legacy not only as a basketball player + coach, but as a leader and advocate for equity.
Celebrate Columbia’s history and bike culture with events, tours, and rides throughout May.
The Tapp’s building, a staple landmark in Columbia since the 1900s, will soon house retail shops and a 24/7 gym, set to open in July 2025.
Visit Moore Farms during ArtFields to explore gardens and view 400 works of art, with $100,000 in prizes.
Ditch the doomscrolling for a more creative or relaxing hobby.
USC’s viral Ice Bucket Challenge revival has raised $320,000+ for mental health, with help from influencers and celebrities.
A spring morning of birdwatching in Columbia, where migrating warblers, local gardens, and unexpected bird facts stole the show.
No surprise here — Soda City Market was named the No. 1 Farmers Market in the nation by USA Today 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards.