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New local bakery storefront, Thai restaurant, Korean food and more Columbia restaurant news 2c1d1c

Columbia has a few new options for lunch or dinner with a Thai restaurant, Korean eatery and popular Soda City vendor's new storefront. 

To-Do List: Pride events, local movie showing and more things to do in Columbia 4p526h

Looking for something to do this week? Check out our round-up of concerts, workshops and cultural events in the Columbia-area. 

After 'American Idol,' Freddie McClendon takes on governor, SC 'swamp' in fiery tune 'King Henry' 6r1b16

The country singer's next single, "King Henry," takes aim at the culture of "good ole boys" that dominates South Carolina politics. But the 19-year-old musician has a lot more than anger up his sleeves. 

Music + Nightlife 44264h

After 'American Idol,' Freddie McClendon takes on governor, SC 'swamp' in fiery tune 'King Henry' 6r1b16

A new genre-jumping band takes Columbia from soul to reggae to hip-hop in one song 3o395e

Concert Countdown: 7 shows to check out in Columbia this month 1g6n3x

Food + Dining 224o2m

New local bakery storefront, Thai restaurant, Korean food and more Columbia restaurant news 2c1d1c

New local bakery storefront, Thai restaurant, Korean food and more Columbia restaurant news

How to make the perfect tomato sandwich for South Carolina summers 6q6q5n

How to make the perfect tomato sandwich for South Carolina summers

Dinner with a view: All of Lake Murray's waterfront dining options 4i72j

Dinner with a view: All of Lake Murray's waterfront dining options

Table for 2 — and a high chair: Columbia businesses offer space for young families to have safe fun 3q42

Table for 2 — and a high chair: Columbia businesses offer space for young families to have safe fun

Midlands food news: Enzo's moving, lakefront Mexican spot expanding, brewery coming to Camden 5z5447

Midlands food news: Enzo's moving, lakefront Mexican spot expanding, brewery coming to Camden

Arts + Lifestyle 323l68

How the Columbia theater community helped a SC native get to Broadway 2g967

Jenn Colella always wanted to be a performer, but in Columbia, her dreams first felt tangible. From studying drama to ing her first professional company, here's how the city shaped Colella's future on Broadway. 

Blacksmith artists guild keeps the flame of ancient tradition alive in South Carolina 4i5l72

Blacksmithing might be a nearly 4,000-year-old trade, but artists across South Carolina are keeping the flame alive with artworks and toolmaking. 

Columbia neighborhood hosts new art studio, exhibition space and aims to make community via creation 3xoc

It can be difficult for Columbia artists to find studios that are affordable and accessible, but Gemini Arts hopes to be the solution with plenty of space for artists to create, display their work and create community. 

School's out: Columbia-area theaters put on shows for young audiences this summer 1s47b

Nine productions across Midlands stages this summer will feature young casts and works aimed at younger audiences. 

Photo Galleries 5f3x1t

Gallery: Wild, Wild BEST of Columbia 2024 i48

You win some, you lose none: USC basketball celebrates championship with thousands downtown c291q

Best of Columbia 26641b

Best of Columbia 2024: Thousands of you voted, now here are the winners. 74e1z

Best of Columbia 2024: Writers' Picks 5p44n

Best of Columbia 2024: Food and Drink 31z4g

Special Sections 1l1i

Annual Manual 2024: The Local's Guide to Living in Columbia 1q1r4y

Summer Camps Guide 2025 1w5k1o