Whether they end up good, bad, or in between, first dates are almost always nerve-wracking. For Ashton Lunceford Hanson, who had accepted a date with Johnny Hanson in July 2017 after the two had spent… Read More »

A Drumroll…

Congratulations to the winners of Columbia Metropolitan Magazine’s Best of Columbia 2022! For 31 years, we have had the privilege of celebrating the very best of Columbia through our annual contest. These are peer and… Read More »

A Vogue Vision

She was living in a house she had designed for her family, a house she loved. But it seemed that there was one thing that could make Ford Boyd Bailey consider relocating, and it was… Read More »

Latest Issue

Joyous Traditions

It all started when they met on a blind date in November 2017.…
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The Wonders of Late Winter

Often thoughts on how to spend idle hours in the depths of winter…
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Artistic Trade Secrets

Michael Story, Michel McNinch, and Rob Shaw each tend to gravitate toward the…
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Home & Garden

A Heart Full of Love

Talk about the gift of reinvention. Though Valentine’s Day can trace its roots to both a Roman fertility…
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Native, Diverse, and Rare

Tucked between the busy thoroughfares of Beltline Boulevard and Trenholm Road in Columbia, Pinemont Drive is a quiet…
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Inspiring Individuals

Tackling Hunger

Few Columbians are aware that our Capital City is the birthplace of the…
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Onward and Upward

Increasingly Columbia is an attractive hub for young adults to continue education, establish…
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From Struggle to Strength

Retired Army Command Sgt. Maj. Lamont “Chris” Christian normally does not spend much…
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Sports & Outdoor Pursuits

The Comeback Kid

Perhaps the story begins, as so many sports movies do, at the pinnacle of achievement. The veteran quarterback, whose career was thought to be over, comes off the bench to lead his team to victory,…
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Palmetto Business

Cryptocurrency 101

More than 18 million bitcoins are in circulation, but they are unlikely to be jingling in anyone’s pockets.…
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Lawyers Changing Lives

Mike Burnside isn’t the easiest guy to catch up with these days. With IT expertise in digital surgical…
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Cocktails & Cuisine

The Herbal Kitchen

Step into the magical world of culinary herbs. Beginning with rosemary in the…
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Stuff It!

At this point in the season, you’re most likely over stuffing – from…
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Brandy —

Like the confused waitress from a harbor town who worked laying whiskey down…
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