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David Stringer

Newsletter Editor

David is based in Columbia, SC where he’s lived since graduating from UofSC’s School of Journalism in 2006. In his 20+ years in the Soda City, he founded Scene SC, an outlet covering the SC music scene, and has contributed to local publications including SCETV, Jasper Magazine, Free Times, and The Post and Courier. He currently serves on boards for One Columbia for Arts and Culture and the Jam Room Music Festival.

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Southern Livings top 20 things to do in Cola
Southern Living magazine created a guide of 20 things to do in Columbia.
July 31, 2023
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Travel and Outdoors
A refreshing road trip to Healing Springs
Natural springs in the Midlands of South Carolina are rare, making Healing Springs, also known as God’s Acre Healing Springs, a unique destination.
July 31, 2023
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Small Business
Wedding venues in Columbia
If you’re hearing wedding bells, take a look at one of these local event venues.
July 27, 2023
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History
Progress report on the historic Bull Street cupola
The new cupola will be placed back atop the historic Babcock building in early August, nearly three years after a fire burned the structure down.
July 25, 2023
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Gamecocks at SEC Media Days
The Gamecocks are picked to finish third in the SEC East this year.
July 21, 2023
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Upcoming collaboration dinners in the Soda City
Collaboration dinners have become a crowd favorite in Columbia, with many of them selling out.
July 21, 2023
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How to avoid that barnacle bill
Don’t miss out on this opportunity if you have unpaid tickets. The city is currently testing a “barnacle” system that will be attached on windshields of people who have 3 or more citations older than 30 days and are valued over $100.
July 20, 2023
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Events
Double feature, double cheers
Smoked toasts to the Barbie and Oppenheimer premiere with a coupkle of signature cocktails.
July 19, 2023
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Midlands Connect Project update
The Midlands Connect Project is updating a 16 mile stretch of interstate outside of Columbia, SC.
July 11, 2023
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Parks and Recreation
Explore Boyd Island in Columbia
Boyd Island is located in the confleunce of three rivers, the Broad, Congaree, and Saluda Rivers near downtown Columbia. The island offers spectacular views on the confluence.
July 11, 2023
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City
Your ultimate guide to tours of Columbia
Explore the Soda City through its history, food, drink, and art on these tours.
July 7, 2023
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Business
EV Charging Stations under construction in West Columbia
ABB Inc., a Swiss company, is the largest manufactur of electric charging stations in the world.
June 29, 2023
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Business
Sakhar Jams: Putting Columbia’s Agribusiness on the National Stage
Columbia-based Sakhar Jams, one of the recipients of the Agribusiness Center for Research and Entrepreneurship’s (ACRE) recent grant, is making waves in the food industry.
June 29, 2023
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Events
Replace a squeaky seat at the Koger Center
Koger Center for the Arts is embarking on an exciting upgrade, beginning with the replacement of the squeaky seats in Gonzales Hall.
June 27, 2023
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Try these five new Columbia restaurants
Here are five new locally owned restaurants open now or very soon in Columbia.
June 21, 2023
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Healthcare
Parking that’s good for the heart
Paying for parking was good for the heart in April in Columbia thanks to these meters, with funds donated to the American Heart Association.
June 21, 2023
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Small Business
Help name this new beer from Steel Hands Brewing
Soda Citizens are getting a say in Steel Hands Brewing’s new creamsicle juicy hazy beer. Help us name the new beer and enjoy a free luau this weekend.
June 20, 2023
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Entertainment
Cola’s 2023 Scooter Cannonball cross country rider
John Furr — aka Rider #272 JohnnyPow — is buzzing across the southern US on his 2010 Vespa GTS 300 scooter that will end on Hilton Head Island on June 25.
June 19, 2023
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Sports
Scope out Gamecock Football’s 2024 SEC opponents
South Carolina Gamecocks’ 2024 SEC football opponents have been announced and the team will travel to Oklahoma to take on the Sooners for the first time.
June 15, 2023
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Food
Segra Park to host inaugural Southeastern BBQ Showdown
Food enthusiasts, barbecue aficionados, and fans of “A-list country music stars” will find themselves in barbecue heaven when the Southeastern BBQ Showdown comes to Columbia.
June 15, 2023
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The Five Points road diet
The Five Points Road Diet will improve pedestrian safety in the Five Points area.
June 14, 2023
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Nonprofits
Hip Hop Family Day returns
Hip Hop Family Day returns to Columbia, SC on August 19 at the Koger Center.
June 13, 2023
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Columbia Museum of Art’s Exclusive McQueen & Ray Exhibition
The Columbia Museum of Art (CMA) hosts “Lee Alexander McQueen & Ann Ray: Rendez-Vous”, a one-of-a-kind exhibition showcasing the extraordinary 13-year partnership between the late iconic fashion designer Lee Alexander McQueen and renowned French photographer Ann Ray.
June 9, 2023
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History
Meet the muse behind Gilded Age masterpieces
The City of Columbia recently installed a historical marker honoring Gilded Age model Harriette “Hettie” Eugenia Anderson honoring her legacy and Columbia, SC roots.
June 5, 2023
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Celebrate National Donut Day in Columbia
Support the Salvation Army’s National Donut Day at these establishments in Columbia, SC.
June 1, 2023
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Small Business
Peak Drift Brewing’s can do attitude
Peak Drift Brewing is shaking up the canning industry with a new $4 million can printer focused on sustainable printing and recycling.
June 1, 2023
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Say “Bonjour” to this Gamecocks Travel Package
Meet up with the Gamecocks’ women’s basketball team as they travel to Paris to take on Notre Dame to kickoff the 2023-24 basketball season.
May 30, 2023
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Weather
Summer 2023 weather forecast for Columbia, SC
See what’s in store for Columbia weather over the summer months in the Midlands of South Carolina.
May 25, 2023
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Cayce’s community tool shed offers free rentals
Tidy up your yard with the free tools offered from the mobile Cayce tool shed.
May 24, 2023
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Bars
From wedding venue to the The Dales Biergarten and Bottle Shoppe
After 15 years as a wedding venue, The Springdale House & Gardens is transforming into a new Biergarten and Bottle Shoppe.
May 22, 2023
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