Tag: Columbia
Social media changes the game for small business retailers
E-commerce is growing in importance to small businesses for both sales and marketing purposes.
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EV motorcycle company establishing roots in Greenville
With South Carolina becoming an EV manufacturing hub, a new company is establishing roots in Greenville: Real Motors, an electric motorcycle company.
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High school student becomes professional wrestler, inspiration for kids
Meet Airica Zayas. During the week, she’s a normal high school senior. But on the weekends, she’s a professional wrestler.
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Bourbon in Columbia: community, charity, common ground
As cocktail culture comes back into vogue, bourbon has been back on trend in Columbia.
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Columbia is Ground Zero for hoarding in SC. A lack of resources for hoarders doesn’t help
Hoarders and hoarding specialists agree that a strong support system is essential to the recovery from hoarding disorder. But Columbia might not be able to offer that support.
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Almost all SC surface water bodies contain ‘forever chemicals.’ Many exceed proposed standards
State environmental officials announced that nearly all tested surface-water bodies in the state contain PFAS, with many surpassing the new proposed federal maximums.
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Columbia sporting events increasingly attract tourists, boost local businesses
Sports tourism is a contributing factor in the expansion of Columbia’s businesses thanks to the variety of events that visit the Soda City.
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A second chance: SC programs offer education, training for formerly incarcerated
People recently released from prison often face difficult challenges as they re-enter society. Programs such as Turn90 and Pathway Home are trying to help.
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Caroliniana Library renovations to wrap up this summer
After nearly five years of renovations, the Caroliniana Library is set to reopen to the public this Fall.
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Columbia’s running community is growing – even post-COVID
The growing number of runners in Columbia is bringing more races to the area.
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Lake Murray’s park is back and open to the public
People are starting to go outside now that the weather is getting warmer. Lake Murray Park is one of the spots they’re heading toward.
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Hunting for hidden treasure: thrift culture in Columbia
Thrifting is not a new concept. Social media platforms such as TikTok have made second-hand shopping trendier and more accepted. That’s not always a good thing.
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