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Groundbreaking at the Sheperd Hotel

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Parking reform in Columbia: Here's what’s changing

Columbia plans to modernize parking with higher rates, extended enforcement, and upgraded kiosks.
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Where to see holiday lights around Columbia, SC

Grab some hot chocolate, turn on those seat warmers, crank up the Christmas music and go for a drive to explore festivities right in your neighborhood.
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Allegiant Air is bringing two new nonstop flights to Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE)

This spring, Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) will add two new nonstop routes to Florida thanks to one of the largest service expansions in Allegiant Air's history.
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Be the Broker: Lutheran Theological Southern Seminary campus in Columbia, SC

The 17-acre Lutheran Theological Southern Seminary campus on North Main Street is relocating, offering a unique redevelopment opportunity.
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Richland County approves public-private partnership to boost economic growth

Richland County is transitioning to a public-private partnership (P3) model to boost job growth, attract businesses, and mirror successes like Greenville’s Fluor Field revitalization.
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Winter events happening in and around Columbia

Check out winter and holiday-themed events happening in and around Columbia in this seasonal guide.
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Introducing our 2024 Picture of the Year contest

Following the success of hundreds of submissions in 2024, we are getting a jump on our 2025 contest.
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Pack your bags for one of these unique places to stay in and around Columbia

From cottages to treehouses, our area is full of unique places to stay that offer guests a break from traditional motels and hotels.
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$2 million was donated to the City of Cayce to build a new visitor's center

The Boyd Foundation gifted the City of Cayce $2.1 million for the building of a new visitor's center outside of the 12,000 Year History Park.
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Which locations around Columbia deserve a historical marker?

Historical markers are physical signs, plaques, and statues that commemorate a significant place or event. Where would you like to see a historical marker around Columbia?
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Strange sightings in South Carolina

From lizards the size of dogs, a Bigfoot, and dozens of monkeys, here's what people across South Carolina are claiming to see.