Shopping & Retail
Curious Finds
We’re inviting readers to open the doors to Columbia’s cabinet of curiosities—shops and restaurants where you can find out-of-the-box gifts, decor, and experiences that broaden your horizons.
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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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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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.
Community Interest
Authentic: Matt Catchpole
Local business owner aims to push the envelope for Columbia's food and beverage offerings.
Community Interest
Social Mission: Palmetto Place Children and Youth Services
Every child deserves to simply be a child, and that’s exactly what the staff at Palmetto Place works tirelessly to provide: opportunities for fun, learning, and growth.
Food & Drink
Columbia Food & Wine Festival
Get ready to indulge your senses at the Columbia Food and Wine Festival from Tuesday, April 22, to Sunday, April 26!
Things to Do
Hidden Gems of Soda City
There are countless places to find simple joys in Soda City, from the Vista to Five Points and beyond!
Community Interest
Social Mission: Palmetto Place Children and Youth Services
With this first issue of 2025, we are thrilled to introduce all our readers to our new Social Mission for the year: Palmetto Place Children and Youth Services.
Arts & Culture
Preserving the craft: ByFarr Design acquires Carolina Letterpress
Here at ByFarr, we’re ringing in spring with an exciting announcement! We recently expanded our print studio at our Cottontown office, where everything from die-cutting to embossing to foiling is now possible.
Community Interest
Authentic: Minh Le
From Vietnam to South Carolina: Minh Le makes her mark on Columbia and beyond.
Community Interest
Giving Tuesday
This Giving Tuesday, meet the local non-profits that make an impact right here in Columbia. From serving immediate needs to building a foundation for the future, these organizations are changing lives every single day.
