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Thursday, May 02, 2013  The Historic Columbia Foundation hosted their annual Historic Preservation Awards at City Art in the Vista.

Thursday, March 28, 2013  A free adaptive gardening seminar at the Robert Mills Carriage House offers tips for those who garden but may be limited by physical disabilities such as injury or arthritis.

Saturday, March 23, 2013  The Quest was a scavenger hunt around the Capital City made up of 35 clues and 15 challenges around historical landmarks.

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

Thursday, January 24, 2013  The year 1963 saw major events take place in the Civil Rights Movement, and many of them happened right here in the Midlands. Fifty years later, the City of Columbia is remembering that pivotal period.

Sunday, January 13, 2013  The Historic Columbia Foundation hosted an African-American Heritage sites bus tour.

Friday, October 05, 2012  Historic Columbia Foundation is offering the community unique ways to celebrate fall.

Monday, August 29, 2011  Utility crews in Columbia's Shandon neighborhood are set to resume tree trimming following community outcry.   SCE&G officials say contractors will be trimming limbs near utility lines.  City officials, including certified arborists, will be monitoring the crew's work on a daily basis.

Monday, July 25, 2011  Concerned residents and Midlands representatives called on SCE&G to change their tree trimming policy.

Wednesday, February 16, 2011  Danny Beasley wants to find someone he never even met. The Lexington man has been trying to find where his great-grandfather is buried for years.

Wednesday, September 01, 2010  The city of Columbia was recently awarded the status as a Preserve America Community.  Mayor Steve Benjamin, along with councilmembers and representatives from the Historic Columbia Foundation met Wednesday to talk about the honor and the importance of historic preservation.

Sunday, February 22, 2009  Historic Columbia Foundation host tours