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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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History

High-profile visits to Columbia, SC over the past 250 years, including a legendary rock band and a pope

What do George Washington, The Pope, Pink Floyd, Oprah Winfrey, and Maya Angelou all have in common? High-profile visits to Columbia, SC over the past 250 years. Read on to learn more about their visits.

April 28, 2023

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History

Unraveling a free-wheelin’ skateboard mystery in Columbia, South Carolina

Help us learn more about the “Murf Board” built by Nancy Murphy in Columbia, SC, in the late 1970s.

April 26, 2023

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Arts

Midlands artists at ArtFields 2023

See these 17 Midlands artists at ArtFields in Lake City, SC.

April 24, 2023

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Food

Curiosity Coffee Celebrates Six Years with Dragon Room Pop-up

Curiosity Coffee Celebrates Six Years with Coffee Passport release.

April 18, 2023

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Business

Inside Knowledge Perk in the W.B. Smith Whaley House

Knowledge Perk coffee shop opens today in Columbia, SC

April 14, 2023

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Plan Ahead for these spring events in Columbia, SC

April 10, 2023

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Columbia Green’s 2023 Festival of Gardens

Tour private gardens in the Shandon neighborhood.

April 3, 2023

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Food

Inside Iron Hill Brewery and Restuarant at BullStreet

The new Iron Hill Brewery will open in June in the BullStreet District.

March 31, 2023

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City

Amazing Airbnb and Vrbo rentals around Columbia

Check out some of the coolest, most unique Airbnb and Vrbo rentals around Columbia, South Carolina and plan for your next adventure or staycation.

March 29, 2023

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Food

Lula Drake and City Grit Hospitality Group are James Beard Award finalists

Columbia is home two two James Beard Award finalists.

March 29, 2023

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Gorillas in the treehouse at Riverbanks Zoo and Gardens

The gorillas at Riverbanks Zoo in Columbia, SC got a new treehouse.

March 27, 2023

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Culture

Fort Worth-inspired newborn names

Our readers have spoken — here’s what you should name your Cowtown bundle of joy.

March 24, 2023

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City

Tupelo Honey is coming to the BullStreet District

Add this soon-to-be brunch spot to your Saturday itineraries

March 22, 2023

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Business

25 years of Riggs Partners CreateAthon

Riggs Partners CreateAthon event has helped over 2,000 nonprofit organizations worldwide.

March 21, 2023

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City

Dall E 2 recreates Columbia

Using DALL E 2, we created various scenes in the Soda City.

March 17, 2023

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Answered: Locally rooted names for newborns

March 15, 2023

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Sports

Best annual festival in Columbia

Help us pick Cola’s best fest.

March 15, 2023

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Softshell crabs in Columbia, SC at Smoked

Softshell crab season is here.

March 13, 2023

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NCAA WOMENS BASKETBALL: MAR 05 2023 Southeastern Conference Women’s Basketball Championship - Tennessee vs South Carolina

Sports

Gamecocks WBB Top seed in the NCAA Tournament

Let the madness begin.

March 13, 2023

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Instagram

COLAtoday’s 2023 festival and annual events bracket

March 7, 2023

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1600 Gervais Street property sold to USC

Haven’s Framemakers will move next door to 1620 Gervais St.

March 1, 2023

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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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