We’re all for supporting our local restaurants by purchasing takeout. But rather than hunkering down over the steering wheel with that fried chicken sandwich, how about enjoying the great outdoors while maintaining distance from others? Luckily, four of our favorite outdoor spots remain open for a…
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Springtime is one of the most glorious seasons in Columbia, but sometimes it takes slowing our pace a bit to appreciate its true splendor. With folks spending more time in their yards and on walks, it’s the perfect time to learn more about the plants that make up the Columbia landscape, and maybe…
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While much of walkable and welcoming Columbia SC can be explored on foot, sometimes it’s nice to catch a ride when hopping between districts and attractions. And what better way to attraction-hop than the free (and adorable) trolleys of the Soda Cap Connector. A part of the Columbia Regional Transit…
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It’s no secret to Columbia SC locals that West Columbia is booming. This beloved district is home to a burgeoning batch of funky restaurants, a delightful array of antique shops and more art than you can shake a stick at. Start out by booking a stay at West Columbia’s Holiday Inn Airport, where…
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In addition to being the official vegetable of South Carolina, collard greens become the star of the show around this time of year for another reason. If you’re from the South, you probably grew up eating collards — in addition to black-eyed peas and cornbread — on New Year’s Day to bring…
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It’s true. Everything's better with bacon. A lettuce and tomato sandwich? A little sad. But a BLT? We’re on the way. We're rounding up a list of Columbia SC’s most delectable dishes with bacon (and, for the purpose of this piece, we will include bacon’s sophisticated, un-cured and smoke-free…
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Country music and southern roots have long been intertwined. And if you’re looking for a boot-stomping good time all the way through the summer and into the fall, Columbia SC has a slate of country (and folk and bluegrass) music concerts coming riiiight up. 97.5 WCOS June Jam Party | The Senate…
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Whether it’s a milestone birthday, family reunion, corporate team retreat, shower, graduation party or wedding, Columbia SC has cultivated quite the lengthy list of unconventional options for your next gathering. From shiny, new and noteworthy to historic and genteel, we’re running down eight unique…
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Whether you’re heading to Columbia SC for a much-needed family escape or find yourself in town for a business trip or function with kids in tow, we’ve compiled 7 ways to spend a quality day with the fam. Kayak + Cool Down If you are intimidated by full-on camping with the family, start with a…
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Columbia SC may be known for Southern classics like barbecue, pimento cheese and anything you can fit on a biscuit, but our pasta game is surprisingly strong. Cozy up with ten of our favorite platefuls, piled high here: Spaghetti Carbonara - Il Giorgione Carbonara is kind of the Cadillac of pastas…
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