In + Around Columbia

Summer plans are definitely looking different this year. While places are starting to open back up slowly, depending on your comfort level, you may or may not want your family to venture out too far. So, to keep you...

Central Carolina Community Foundation is now accepting scholarship applications through March 5, 2020, for the 2021-2022 school year. More than 175 scholarship opportunities are available, totaling over $500,000. Interested students should visit www.yourfoundation.org/scholarships to view eligibility criteria and complete the online...

Hire Me SC — a statewide workforce development campaign to increase employment outcomes for young adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities — launches a free online resource for families of people with disabilities. The employment gap between those with disabilities in South...

March in Columbia is full of fun – from St. Patrick's Day events, puppet shows, outdoor play, storytimes, art activities, and more! Get out your calendars and make a note of all there is to do. Don’t forget to check...

Halloween fun returns to the South Carolina State Museum this October with an exciting lineup of shows and events. Guests are invited to enjoy a full month of activities, including a new 4D film, Dark History Tours, a special...

For most couples, date night usually consists of something like dinner or a movie with your loved one. But there are so many more options for date night! To help you brainstorm fresh ideas for your date night, here are...

Sometimes when the weather is nice, my family likes to have a little picnic. One of our favorite picnic spots is Gibson Pond Park in Lexington.  Gibson Pond Park suffered an immense amount of damage after the flood of 2015....

Shannon Ivey is a story/theatre artist and the founder of the #whatshesaidproject podcast. I met Shannon at an event for the Women's Rights and Empowerment Network. She was a facilitator and participant in the WREN Story Corps for Columbia women...

Summer is approaching. And they don't call Columbia "Famously Hot" for nothing. When the temps start rising, many of us moms are on the quest to find indoor places to go to burn off my kids' energy and stay...

Recently I had the opportunity to interview Kay Hughes. She’s an educator, wife, mama to Kobe, and a businesswoman. She’s on a mission to share her motherhood journey with a sprinkle of faith and educational tips along the way.  Can...

It’s getting close to that time of the year again. Vacation Bible School (VBS)! For many families, VBS is a summer staple. And because they are so much fun and loaded with tons of learning and activities, it's not...

Springdale in the near the West Columbia area located between downtown Columbia and the Columbia Metropolitan Airport. The area is home to many families and one of our favorite playgrounds, Felton C. Benton Park. This playground is convenient to...

Columbia has so many wonderful parks and playgrounds that are just waiting for you and your family! One of my favorites is Granby Gardens Park in Cayce, and I recently came across this park and fell in love with...

Today, there are thousands of children out there in need of a loving home. There are thousands of families out there aching for someone they haven’t met yet. Fortunately, we have great news for everyone out there thinking about or...