
COLA City Chapter Earns Seven Awards
The Columbia-area chapter of Top Ladies of Distinction, Inc. was recognized across multiple categories at the 2026 Area IV Virtual Cluster Conference.
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The Columbia-area chapter of Top Ladies of Distinction, Inc. was recognized across multiple categories at the 2026 Area IV Virtual Cluster Conference.
The Girl Get Up Society and Ju'Stice partnered to boost community voter pledges.
Live Poll
Should your local community invest more in supporting local arts and film production programs?
The 2nd Act Film Project recently premiered 16 original works created by local artists in Columbia.

Live Poll
Do you believe new public art installations improve the quality of life in your community?
The Congaree Vista Guild will unveil a new interactive installation in the Lincoln Street Tunnel this Friday.

Live Poll
Do you believe performing on reality television shows significantly helps young artists build lasting music careers?
The University of South Carolina graduate secured a spot on the show after her blind audition performance.

Day to day, that means film openings, concert announcements, media business shifts and the calendar of public performances. Coverage reaches across the city and the communities around it. Seasonality dictates the pace of outdoor festivals and major venue programming throughout the calendar year. Venue availability and changing consumer habits are the two factors that most often constrain how entertainment offerings take shape.