Pack a Basket: Picnic Spots around Columbia SC

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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Small Businesses Step up to Help

Even in the midst of struggling to make ends meet, our small businesses are showing enormous strength for both themselves and the community. Several businesses have gone beyond serving customers. If you’re an essential worker or someone who has lost your job due to current circumstances, this list…

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Zoom Backgrounds

While we certainly didn't expect that Zoom would be the next happy hour hot spot, we are here for the continued camaraderie. Whether you're a local or a visitor wishing you could come see this capital city, here are some custom Zoom backgrounds to make your next happy hour (or brunch or dinner or…

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Keep Columbia Strong: Support Local

There’s no question about it, our local businesses are the heart of our community, and now more than ever they need our support. If you want to help, but you don’t know where to start, we have several suggestions for how we can be the biggest cheerleaders of local businesses. Spread the Love One of…

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Columbia SC in Bloom

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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Calling All Bookworms: Support Columbia SC Writers

Columbia SC is a vibrant city bursting with forward thinkers, modern attitudes, and a robust arts scene. It’s only natural that gifted writers and storytellers would call the capital city home. If you’re looking for your next must-read, look no further, we got you covered. Calling all foodies! We…

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Scrub-a-Dub: Wash Your Hands to These Local Songs

If there are two things we can all get behind these days, it's supporting local and staying healthy. While you could continue to sing Happy Birthday for the thousandth time while sudsing up those hands, we recommend something a bit more real. Try these local songs to make your twenty seconds a bit…

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Add to Cart: Local Online Shopping Opportunities

Supporting local has never been more important and ordering from Columbia SC retailers is only a click away. Check out this sampling of businesses that have adapted to online methods (or those who have always operated that way) and get to shoppin’! Fashionable Finds Switch out your seasonal wardrobe…

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