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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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Travel and Outdoors
The newest bear to town
December 9, 2022
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Q+A with ChatGPT about Columbia, SC
There’s a new AI bot in town
December 9, 2022
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City
Where are Soda Citizens from?
More people were born and raised here than you’d think.
December 7, 2022
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City
Home for the holidays
More reasons to stay in Columbia, SC
December 7, 2022
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Food
Find Peak Drift Brewing on Tap around the Soda City
December 5, 2022
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Instagram
Soda City sounds wrapped
Highlighting 11 albums from Columbia, SC in 2022.
December 1, 2022
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Sponsored
Try This: The Columbia Museum of Art’s “Binder” podcast
We talked to podcast host Ray McManus and producer Drew Baron to learn how the project began.
Sponsored by
Podcast host and producer smiling at camera from inside recording booth
Sponsored
Try This: The Columbia Museum of Art’s “Binder” podcast
We talked to podcast host Ray McManus and producer Drew Baron to learn how the project began.
Sponsored by
Podcast host and producer smiling at camera from inside recording booth
Sponsored
Try This: The Columbia Museum of Art’s “Binder” podcast
We talked to podcast host Ray McManus and producer Drew Baron to learn how the project began.
Sponsored by
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City
Tigers vs. Gamecocks: A Rivalry Week history
The Palmetto Bowl returns to Memorial Stadium this weekend.
November 22, 2022
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Development
All Good Books — Cola’s new independent bookstore
November 17, 2022
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Travel and Outdoors
Great Escapes: Our Guide to Boone, NC
Planning a getaway? Check out Boone, NC, a beautiful mountain town with modern amenities nestled in the northwest corner of North Carolina.
November 16, 2022
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Development
Design plans for Finlay Park renovation
November 15, 2022
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Arts
A court from a legend for future legends
Local basketball legend A’ja Wilson opens new court
November 9, 2022
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Development
Richland Mall redevelopment includes apartments, a grocery store, and a park
Parts of the Richland Mall will be demolished in the process and be rebuilt into apartments, a brewery, retail spaces, and more.
November 9, 2022
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David Stringer
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Food
It’s turkey time: Build a local Thanksgiving Day meal
We’ve rounded up eight of your favorite spots to get your Turkey Day dishes.
November 8, 2022
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Food
Build a Thanksgiving Day meal
9 local eateries where you can pick up Thanksgiving meals.
November 7, 2022
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Development
An award winning puzzle
Uncover a local award-winning construction.
November 4, 2022
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City
Powerball hits 1.5 billion
November 3, 2022
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Development
A look at tourism in Columbia, SC
According the latest numbers from Experience Columbia
November 3, 2022
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Events
Plan Ahead for these historic holiday events
November 1, 2022
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Sports
2022 Gamecock Basketball season preview
Gamecock Women’s Basketball look to bring home another championship
November 1, 2022
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Instagram
Cryptids of Columbia
Tales of the crpytid
October 28, 2022
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Wildlife along Columbia’s Riverwalk
Gator spotted along Cola canal
October 26, 2022
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Culture
The University of South Carolina brand update
UofSC officially drops the “of” introduced in 2019
October 26, 2022
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Development
Colite City campus for creators and builders
Meet the Midlands’ next major hub
October 20, 2022
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Late night bites around Columbia, SC
Food
Late night bites spots around Columbia, SC
Get your grub on 🍟
October 19, 2022
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History
Celebrating 42 years of Cocky
He’s a super chick
October 14, 2022
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Travel and Outdoors
Birds flying south
These birds are real
October 10, 2022
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Events
Halloween fun in Columbia, SC
It’s time to let your spooky show
October 6, 2022
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