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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.
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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.
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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.
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Authentic: Matt Catchpole
Local business owner aims to push the envelope for Columbia's food and beverage offerings.
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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.
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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.
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Authentic: Minh Le
From Vietnam to South Carolina: Minh Le makes her mark on Columbia and beyond.
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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.
Gift, give, and celebrate
As winter’s chill settles deeper into our capital city, it becomes easier to embrace the warmth and comfort of our holiday homes.
Unite the Community
For United Way of the Midlands, everything comes back to community—from fundraising to donations to trailblazing initiatives.
Authentic: Tammy Jones
When Tammy Jones first moved to Columbia after graduating high school, she fell in love with Main Street and city living.
Social Mission: South Carolina Wildlife Federation
With many sun-soaked days ahead, there’s no better time to continue South Carolina Wildlife Federation (SCWF)’s spotlight as Fig’s 2024 Social Mission Partner.
Authentic: The Family Behind Toms Creek Family Farms
Before Neset Hikmet settled in Columbia, he was a man of many places. Originally from Cyprus, an island on the Mediterranean Sea, he moved to the United States in 1980…
Social Mission: South Carolina Wildlife Federation
The South Carolina Wildlife Federation is on a mission to conserve and restore South Carolina’s wildlife and wildlife habitats through education and advocacy.
Authentic: Daniel Rickenmann
Daniel Rickenmann is a father, a husband, a South Carolina native, the son of Swiss immigrants, and the 71st Mayor of the City of Columbia.
Let the Showers Bring the Flowers
We are the roots that keep our community thriving and strong, through the sunshine and the rain.
A Letter from Sistercare
Leah Wicevic, Executive Director of Sistercare, fights to change the narrative around domestic violence.
