In + Around Columbia

Before getting the kids ready for trick or treating on Halloween, head down to the Korean Festival for some authentic treats. The 2015 Korean Festival will take place on October 31 from 11 a.m. - 7 p.m. on Richland...

Fall is one of the best seasons to celebrate. We are entering a season where the weather is not too hot and not too cold. People trade in summer activities for football games and fairs. There are many walks, rides...

The South Carolina State Fair is held October 14-25 in Columbia. Many anticipate this annual event, including my kids who ask me on a regular basis when we are going to “that fair” again. I gladly go each year to see those...

We are excited to partner with Snip-its Haircuts for Kids to help out the families in our community affected by the recent floods. Snip-its Haircuts for Kids was founded based on a need they saw in the community for a fun, safe,...

Being a young couple that has made a habit of relocating around the country for assignments, my husband and I knew that we would adapt well to a coastal flip. This move was going to be different though. We had cross...

I've never experienced a natural disaster until this past weekend. Hurricane Joaquin and other storms brought torrential downpours to the southeastern United States. It rained in Columbia and the surrounding areas for 12 days straight, causing massive floods and devastation to our area. I've always...

Not really, but just for a few minutes. Do not focus on the utter devastation of the floods, the submerged cars, the crumbling buildings, the roads destroyed, an entire neighborhood underwater. It's hard, with the images being broadcast across...

I have never had a hometown. I grew up as an Air Force brat, never staying more than four years in one place as my dad followed Uncle Sam around the country. Always the shy one, I got good...

Disclosure :: Our Red Carpet Event would not have been possible without our amazing team of community sponsors :: Columbia Children's Theatre | Eleventh Hour Goods | Balloonopolis | Chick-fil-A on Decker | Spotted Salamander | Sweet Carolina Cakes...

Fall is approaching in Columbia, which means that even though it's still almost 90 degrees, we are digging out our boots, sweaters, all things pumpkin spice, and we couldn't be more excited about it. Personally, I love fall. It...

Welcome parents, children and adult. As a new resident of the Midlands 2 years ago, I was eager to get any sort of information on the area that made our transition easier. Where are the best parks, how to...

Disclosure :: This post is brought to you by Tot Trade, but the opinions and experiences shared are entirely our own. If you are outfitting one child or several, it gets expensive. And when they’re little, they rapidly outgrow all...

Two short weeks ago, a friend, Shena, who is a representative for the International Student Exchange, messaged me asking, "I have a weird question for you, but have you ever thought about being a host family for an International...

My son and I recently attended our first Lexington County Blowfish Baseball game a few weeks ago. Up until last year, the games were played in downtown Columbia, but in 2014 they moved to the brand new Lexington County...