Columbia Metropolitan Magazine’s Capital Young Professional Awards honors local professionals age 35 and under who work toward making Columbia a strong, thriving community. As in years past, our readers nominated such an array of excellent… Read More »

Easel Cathedral

Like many of those who enjoy Saturday mornings at Columbia’s Soda City Market, Trahern Cook arrives early with his bags in hand and a plan in his head. But unlike the other shoppers, Trahern isn’t… Read More »

The Samurai of Ballentine

Henry has patiently pruned all that resides in his paradise and calls each plant by name. He is intimately acquainted with each species, and each serves a unique purpose. “There wouldn’t be a thing I… Read More »

June Jubilation

School was out and three months of blissful freedom lay ahead. Yes, there were chores to perform – mowing the lawn, wielding a hoe in seemingly endless rows of corn, suckering and staking tomatoes, and… Read More »

Latest Issue

Peachy Keen

While the peach may be South Carolina’s state fruit and Georgia may call…
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Et Cetera: Our Night Sky

Spilling the Tea

Down here, we have lots of ways to guess whether or not you…
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Home & Garden

A Sentimental Modern Marvel

Kay Burner knows what she wants. After the death of David, her husband, 10 years ago, Kay sold…
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Good Luck Recipes

Each new year is approached with fresh eyes, lofty resolutions, and phrases like turning over a new leaf.…
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Inspiring Individuals

Game Changers

Something haunted Steve Ware. He overcame seemingly insurmountable obstacles in his personal life,…
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Carolina Girls

When the Gamecocks are rounding third, sometimes T Kingston is heading for home.…
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Fear, Faith, and Fillings

For a child of two working parents living in a rural Southern town,…
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Sports & Outdoor Pursuits

Hiking the Palmetto Trail

While the Appalachian Trail with its 2,000+ miles from Maine to Georgia is the long-distance American trail that many people think of when they hear the term “thru-hiking,” South Carolina has a quintessential hiking trail…
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Palmetto Business

Crash Course Columbia

The 2021-22 Midlands Regional Competitiveness Report highlighted a disturbing problem with retaining talent in the Columbia metro area.…
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A Brewing Success

Jennifer McGehee, a beer buyer for Morganelli’s Party Store on Forest Drive in Columbia, has been connecting customers…
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Cocktails & Cuisine

Living the Cheese Dream

Biting into a crispy shell of fried bread with cheese oozing out –…
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Stuff It!

At this point in the season, you’re most likely over stuffing – from…
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The Oil of Conversation

There is something wonderful about gathering a group of friends to taste whiskey.…
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