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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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Development
What’s new in the Five Points District?
Over the past year, eight new food and retail businesses have opened in the Five Points District.
March 1, 2023
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Food
Biscuit making 101 at Lizard’s Thicket
Lizard’s Thicket has been making its biscuits fresh each morning for 45 years.
February 27, 2023
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Piece together this vision
February 23, 2023
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Congaree River cleanup update
Crews are cleaning up the Congaree River over a three year process.
February 21, 2023
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Development
USC and Lexington Medical Center break ground on College of Nursing
The new College of Nursing is expected to be completed by fall 2024.
February 21, 2023
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Culture
5 Homes for sale in Columbia
These five homes all offer something different and are conveniently located near downtown.
February 17, 2023
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Gamecock Baseball 2023 season preview
Get to know the 2023 Gamecock Baseball team.
February 15, 2023
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Culture
Celebrate Mardi Gras in Columbia
Let the good times roll at these Mardi Gras events in Columbia in 2023.
February 15, 2023
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History
Richland Library Main celebrates 30 years on Assembly Street
Richland Library opened its Main location on Valentine’s Day in 1993.
February 13, 2023
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Jaunt around downtown Columbia
Jaunt is a free rideshare service in downtown Columbia.
February 9, 2023
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Instagram
Dawn Staley to get statue across from State House
Statues for Equality is building a bronze statue of Coach Staley on Main and Gervais Streets.
February 9, 2023
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Development
USC announces the Stadium Project to modernize Williams-Brice
The plans would develop 800 acres near the Congaree River and 17 acres around Colonial Life Arena.
February 7, 2023
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Food
Meet these hospitality stars of the Midlands
The South Carolina Restaurant and Lodging Association recognizes stars of the hospitality industry in the Midlands.
February 3, 2023
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Arts
Try This: Touch Tours at the Columbia Museum of Art
Here’s how the museum is making art more accessible and hands-on (literally).
February 1, 2023
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Riverbanks set to open Aquarium and Reptile Conservation Center
A journey from land to sea
January 26, 2023
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Columbia Fireflies 2023 theme nights
January 26, 2023
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Sports
Soda City FC partners with Flower City Union
January 24, 2023
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Events
Celebrate 90 years of Drink Small
ColaJazz hosts a concert to honor the blues legend’s 90th birthday
January 20, 2023
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Culture
Celebrate Friday the 13th in Columbia, SC
January 12, 2023
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John and Mattison Columbia Ambassadors
Meet Columbia’s 2023 Ambassadors
Plus, check out your 2023 insiders guide to Columbia, SC
January 12, 2023
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Now and Then Columbia Nightlife
Now and Then: Columbia Nightlife
January 6, 2023
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Instagram
The Conversations You Want to Have This Year
January 4, 2023
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Travel and Outdoors
Winter gardening tips for Columbia, SC
How to prepare your garden and what to plant in the winter months.
January 4, 2023
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Travel and Outdoors
Meet your new year’s resolutions in Columbia, SC
December 23, 2022
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Real Estate
2023 predictions for Columbia real estate
Real estate experts explain what Columbia home buyers should know and predict whether we’ll see prices rise in 2023.
December 21, 2022
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Taking a break
Reflecting on 2022 with you.
December 21, 2022
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6 Questions with Gamecocks Women’s Soccer Coach Shelley Smith
December 19, 2022
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Outfest 2021 In the Vista
Columbia’s Municipal Equality Index score
December 15, 2022
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A canopy of lights on Main Street in Columbia, SC
The Main Street District installed 28,000 canopy lights to brighten up downtown Columbia.
December 15, 2022
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New Year’s Eve events in Columbia, SC
December 13, 2022
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