Local thrift stores offer clothes, community for Columbia area
By Amanda Petty | Aug. 17Looking for a cool, retro addition to your closet? Here are five thrift spots in Columbia that are able to address all your vintage needs.
Looking for a cool, retro addition to your closet? Here are five thrift spots in Columbia that are able to address all your vintage needs.
Whether you're looking for a smaller, more intimate venue, like New Brookland Tavern, or somewhere that seats thousands, like Colonial Life, or maybe just somewhere in between, Columbia has many options to choose from.
This summer, Columbia was home to a variety of live music events and festivals. Our summer arts team recaps a few of the standout performances from the season.
Whether you're looking for a smaller, more intimate venue, like New Brookland Tavern, or somewhere that seats thousands, like Colonial Life, Columbia has many options to choose from.
Looking for a cool, retro addition to your closet? Here are five thrift spots in Columbia that are able to address all your vintage needs.
Seven years after the historic October 2015 floods, the city of Columbia is still improving infrastructure and disaster preparedness measures.
Noma Warehouse hosted SolFest RollFest on July 2, 2022, a festival dedicated to encouraging sustainability through bike-powered music.
While students dove into the Thomas Cooper Library Fountain to celebrate the women's basketball national championship this spring, they were unaware of the fountain's other resourceful inhabitants — frogs.
A small haven of three local art galleries and studios are sequestered on Huger Street, apart of the Vista Arts District. Despite their differing specialties, they all are dedicated to the public art space.
The Department of Astronomy and Physics not only offers public lecture series that were paused during COVID-19, but also offers an opportunity to view the Columbia night sky at Melton Observatory this summer.
NoMa Warehouse is located at 2222 Sumter St and is a co-workspace for artists. They also host events for artists and collectors to sell their pieces.
A rack of jeans for sale at NoMa Warehouse on July 19, 2022. NoMa Warehouse is located at 2222 Sumter St.
The inside of Sunshine Thrift Store on July 19, 2022. The store sells a variety of items donated by the community.
Tin Roof is a great option for college students and those looking for live music and great food. It’s located at 1022 Senate St.
Colonial Life Arena isn’t just the home of Gamecocks basketball, it also hosts a variety of concerts throughout the year. The arena is located at 801 Lincoln St.
Township Auditorium has a deep history in Columbia’s music scene since past performances have included Elvis Presley, The Avett Brothers, Widespread Panic, Migos and Future. Township is located at 1703 Taylor St.
Volunteers ride stationary bikes powering live music at SolFest RollFest on July 2, 2022. This is the first bike-powered music festival in Columbia.
A picture of a sign that says 'The New Brookland Tavern' on July 25, 2022. The sign hangs above the entrance of the smallest and one of the oldest concert venues in Columbia.
Blouses and other clothes hanging on a rack at His House Ministries Thrift Store on Tuesday, July 19, 2022. This store in West Columbia is one of three locations in the Midlands.
Volunteers ride stationary bikes powering live music at SolFest RollFest on July 2, 2022. This is the first bike-powered music festival in Columbia.