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Saturday, March 23, 2013  For two days this weekend, 58 artists at 43 locations in the Columbia and Lexington area are opening their studios to all comers.

Sunday, March 10, 2013  About 50  Columbia residents went on a walking tour put on by  the Historic Columbia Foundation.

Wednesday, February 06, 2013  South Carolina's state military college is launching a new campaign to attract prospective students.

Friday, August 10, 2012  Houses dating back to the 1950s at Shaw Air Force Base are being replaced with contempoorary-style residences.

Monday, August 06, 2012  A new student living complex is possibly coming to Columbia.

Wednesday, June 20, 2012  Some Midlands dancers are dancing there way to the top.

Friday, April 20, 2012  Have you ever wondered what it looked like inside Van Gogh's Chambre? Or how fragrant it may be Monet's garden? Well, the Columbia Open Studios Tour this weekend might be right up your artistic alley.

Monday, April 09, 2012  The current exhibit showing at 701 Center for Contemporary Arts features the work of David Cianni and his vision of heavy metal.

Monday, February 13, 2012  Christian singer/songwriter Laura Story, a 2003 graduate of Columbia International University, earned a Grammy Award for her song “Blessings,” which she wrote and recorded. Story received the award in the “Best Contemporary Christian Music Song” category during the afternoon ceremonies at The 54th Annual Grammy Awards on Feb. 12 at Staples Center in Los Angeles.