Community Interest Articles

Fresh Face: Carolina Expo

WITH OVER 100 COMBINED YEARS OF EXPERIENCE, George Crowe, Adam Vance, BJ Phillips, and Adam Ruffin know exactly what it takes to coordinate and manage a successful event.

Authentic: Lou Kennedy

It doesn’t take you long to realize just what Nephron Pharmaceuticals President, CEO, and co-owner, Lou Kennedy, loves the most about living and working in Columbia.

Our love letter to Columbia

We love this town that we call home, but even more than our love of Columbia is our love for what truly makes this town special.

Social Mission: Serve & Connect

At Fig, we believe in the power of a community that works together to identify needs and find solutions—one that creates connections and is passionate about helping its neighbors.

Authentic: Governor Henry D. McMaster and First Lady Peggy McMaster

Behind the stately wrought iron gate near the corner of Lincoln and Laurel Streets in downtown Columbia, you’ll find the last remaining building of the Arsenal Military Academy sitting on 9 acres of land alongside two beautiful Antebellum homes. Built in 1855, the building served as barracks for the officers of the Academy until the Civil War began.

‘Tis the season for local.

‘Tis the season for local. As John F. Kennedy once said, “A rising tide lifts all the boats.” Did you know that the survival rate of a small business is very small?

Ushering in fall

Is there anything better than autumn in Columbia? Think about it: there are so many incredible things going on in town once summer vacations end, the hot temperatures fade away, and our social calendars pick up once again.

Fresh Figs Delivered to You

Designed and produced four times a year, Fig Columbia magazine is filled with the latest in Columbia including local shopping, dining, arts, events, and community.