Bianca Crawford Shelton Bianca Crawford is the kind of person that makes you ask, "how does she do it all?" This new mom is also the CEO and founder of the Crawford Austin Agency, which provides marketing and communications resources to clients. She's also a lifestyle blogger, podcaster, and active…
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2023 is just around the corner and we are wrapping up another great year in the capital city. Whether you spent the last year enjoying one of the many concerts that came through town, exploring the great outdoors or wining and dining, New Year's Eve in Columbia is a great time to reflect and plan…
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Beyond the relief from heat, autumn brings all kinds of good times to Columbia SC. Keep reading to find out why fall in Columbia SC is a favorite of locals and visitors alike. 1. Foliage From a stroll around UofSC’s campus to a hike along the Three Rivers Greenway trails, there’s no shortage of…
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Southern food has a reputation for being comforting, homegrown and of course delicious. Sharing is caring, and you won’t find us gatekeeping these culinary classics. We’re letting you in on the traditions, what we love about them, and where you can get a taste on your next visit to Columbia SC. And…
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When we think of the sounds of Columbia SC, Sandstorm playing at Williams-Brice Stadium, train horns and the flow of the river may come to mind. Local band Prettier Than Matt has also been contributing to the sound of our city for over a decade. The duo, Jeff Pitts and Jessica Skinner Sims, enjoy…
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May has been recognized by the U.S. as Asian American Pacific Islander Month since 1992. In 2022, the City of Columbia also proclaimed May to be Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month. This is a chance to celebrate the history of the AAPI people and honor the culture and community that they…
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It doesn't take long to realize that Columbia SC is a dog-friendly city. Grabbing a drink from one of our local breweries? Dogs. Strolling through the Soda City Market on a Saturday morning? Dogs. Cheering on the Columbia Fireflies on a Wednesday night? You guessed it, more dogs. We love that the…
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On February 19, the Koger Center for the Arts welcomes Heather McMahan to Columbia SC for the very first time. Her ironically named Farewell Tour has fans donning animal print (if you know, you know) and gearing up for a night of, as Heather calls it, "giggles and laughter and just being…
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Each March for 40 years locals and visitors alike have donned their best green garb and made their way to Five Points to celebrate at the famed St. Pat's Festival. While the event has been on hiatus for the last two years, it's spirit lived on, ready to sham-rock another year. As luck would have it…
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We say it all the time, Columbia SC is where city meets nature. But for anyone who is new to town or at least new to exploring the great outdoors, it can be hard to know where to start. To help you out we’re sharing a list of trails throughout the Midlands that can help you start your outdoor…
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