In + Around Columbia

With new SpaceX launches and an exciting live-streamed landing of Perseverance on Mars, 2021 has renewed an interest in space among adults. How can we spread this fascination and enthusiasm to our children this summer? We've got some great...

Central Carolina Community Foundation is now accepting scholarship applications for the 2022-2023 school year now through March 5, 2022. More than 200 scholarship opportunities are available — totaling over $500,000. Interested students should visit www.yourfoundation.org/scholarships to view eligibility criteria...

I remember the morning that I took the first (of three!!) pregnancy tests. I was groggy and still half-asleep and honestly didn't think it would be positive. But something kept telling me to take a test anyway. I looked...

As springtime, longer days and warm weather approaches, I’ve been getting more excited about getting outside with family and friends. Restaurants with outdoor dining have always been my favorite. There’s something about being outdoors that somehow elevates any social...

Enter to win a family 4-pack of tickets to see the Jurassic World Live Tour at the Colonial Life Arena on Friday, January 19 at 7 p.m.! We're kicking off the new year with an awesome new giveaway! We've partnered...

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...

One of my favorite activities to do in the spring is to visit the strawberry fields. What I love about Columbia is that we have multiple strawberry patches nearby.  My family recently went to Clinton Sease Farm to pick some...