7+ hour, 18+ min ago   (588+ words) Summer brings lots of folks outside to swim in Columbia's rivers. And behind all the fun in the sun and days spent on the water are one man and his organization keeping the rivers clean and the water safe. Meet…...

10+ hour, 47+ min ago   (145+ words) coladaily.com A Columbia restaurant has closed its doors for good.Chicanas Bar and Grill at 119 Sparkleberry Lane announced its closing Friday Aug 14 via social media.The Mexican restaurant had moved to Sparkleberry from Spears Creek Church Rd in 2025."It…...

9+ hour, 50+ min ago   (126+ words) Columbia Police Department investigators have arrested two men in connection with a shooting that occurred Friday, Aug. 14, on the 1400 block of Marion Street. CPD officers responded to the area following reports of a shooting. Upon arrival, officers located one victim…...

15+ hour, 47+ min ago   (330+ words) There’s a new festival brewing in Columbia. The inaugural event will take place Sunday, Sept. 27, at the Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center (1101 Lincoln St.) and is expected to draw attendees and vendors from across South Carolina and the Southeast. Cola Cafe…...

19+ hour, 47+ min ago   (588+ words) Summer brings lots of folks outside to swim in Columbia's rivers. And behind all the fun in the sun and days spent on the water are one man and his organization keeping the rivers clean and the water safe. Meet…...

1+ day, 8+ hour ago   (124+ words) A man who was in training to become a Richland County Sheriff's Department deputy is facing a criminal charge. Kenneth Edmonds, 38, is charged with first degree criminal sexual conduct with a minor. He was arrested Friday by the South Carolina…...

1+ day, 14+ hour ago   (141+ words) coladaily.com Columbia police are asking people to avoid the 1400 block of Marion Street (near the Washington Street intersection) as they investigate a shooting. Officers say the shooting was not life-threatening, and an investigation is underway to determine the details…...

1+ day, 14+ hour ago   (207+ words) Rick Lackland, new vice president of Experience Columbia Convention & Visitors Bureau Experience Columbia SC has named Columbia native Rick Lackland as its new vice president of the Convention & Visitors Bureau. Lackland brings more than three decades of hospitality, sales and…...

1+ day, 19+ hour ago   (572+ words) Gamecock football fans heading to Williams-Brice Stadium this season will see plenty of changes as construction continues on the stadium’s ongoing renovations. From parking and traffic changes to new entry procedures and restrictions on moving around the stadium, here’s what…...

1+ day, 22+ hour ago   (109+ words) Enhancements are underway and ongoing at the West Columbia Riverwalk (109 Alexander Road). However, the Riverwalk, Amphitheater and parking lot will be open this weekend from Friday, Aug. 14 to Sunday, Aug. 16 so that community members can enjoy amenities. The parking lot…...