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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.

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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.

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Hidden Gems of Soda City

There are countless places to find simple joys in Soda City, from the Vista to Five Points and beyond!

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Experience Columbia

Mark your calendars as we break down some our community’s must-attend events throughout the year!

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Hello, Spring!

The temperatures are on the rise, the birds are chirping, and the sun is shining its rays down on us...Spring is coming!

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The South Carolina State fair celebrates 150 years this October

We know: it’s the day that your parents picked you up early from school and drove you downtown to spend the day riding all of the rides that you were tall enough for, eating delicious fried food, and walking through the art exhibit to find your artwork on display.

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