Food & Drink
Fresh Face: Methodical Coffee
Introducing the newest addition to Columbia's coffee scene.
All Articles
Things to Do
Winter Weekends in Soda City
While we don't get as much snow as the rest of the country, Columbia offers its own treasure trove of wintertime activities to fill every weekend with new delights.
Community Interest
Where to Propose in Soda City
With the holidays, New Year's Day, and Valentine's Day all approaching in short order, it's officially engagement season in Columbia!
Shopping & Retail
Gift, Give, and Gather
This holiday season, consider shopping where the magic really happens: right here at home.
Community Interest
100 Years of United Way
This year, United Way of the Midlands is celebrating 100 years of giving back to the community—an incredible milestone made possible by every donor and volunteer over the past century.
Community Interest
Social Mission:
Palmetto Place Children & Youth Services is an invaluable resource, providing everything from a warm bed, clothing, and school supplies to hot meals and a safe environment where unsheltered youth can feel at home.
Food & Drink
A Toast to Columbia
Inspired by iconic Columbia neighborhoods and the small businesses that make them thrive, these cocktails are a perfect, bubbly addition to cap off a fun, Cola-based gathering. Happy sipping!
More from Fig
Things to Do
Where to Be in Cola this Winter
Mark your calendars for these exciting events this winter in Columbia!
Community Interest
Authentic: Joel Lourie
To this issue’s Fig Authentic, Joel Lourie, philanthropy is simple. It’s about “seeing needs and taking action,” whether that’s through a monetary donation, volunteering, or civic leadership.
Things to Do
Where to Be in Cola this Fall
Fill your calendar with some of Columbia's popular community events!
Things to Do
Day Trip to Aiken
As the leaves change color, the air begins to chill, and hot cups of coffee and cider find their ways into our hands, Aiken’s charming downtown begins to feel like a scene from Gilmore Girls.
Local Services
Spruce Up Your Home for Fall
Sometime this season, pay a visit to any of these local businesses to see all they have in store for your home.
Things to Do
Staycation in Soda City
Our itinerary for a night’s staycation in our home city: where to stay, where to eat, and where to visit.
Community Interest
Social Mission: Palmetto Place Children and Youth Services
For the past two issues of Fig Columbia, it has been our honor to highlight Palmetto Place Children and Youth Services as our Social Mission for 2025.
Arts & Culture
Authentic: Nora Williams
There’s an impressive power in Nora Williams’ photography—a stillness that invites viewers to pause, listen, and feel. A Midlands native and graduate student at the University of South Carolina, Williams has built a body of work that captures the heart and complexity of life in the South.
Community Interest
Columbia’s Curious Lore
With its storied past, rich history, and vibrant arts and culture scene, Columbia is anything but ordinary. In this article, we're diving into interesting facts from Columbia's history that make up the lore of the city.
Community Interest
Current Columbia Curiosities
From the hundreds of local businesses that form its backbone to the residents who nurture its strong sense of community, Columbia offers endless opportunities for discovery.
