David Stringer

2 days ago | colatoday.6amcity.com | David Stringer

Two mainstays of Columbia’s music community are now located under one roof. Caroline Guitar Company, a boutique guitar pedal maker, and Archer Avenue Studio now share space at 3504 River Dr., inside the newly branded River Drive Creative building. Archer Avenue Studio is up and running in the new space, now featuring two professionally built recording rooms: Studio A, led by founder Kenny McWilliams, and Studio Z, operated by musician and producer Todd Mathis.

2 days ago | colatoday.6amcity.com | David Stringer

Prepare your tastebuds — Brunch Around the World hits Uptown Columbia on Sunday, June 1 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. This free-to-attend, walkable event transforms neighborhood favorites into global brunch destinations with themed dishes, drinks, and tastings. Pick up a passport, sample international bites + sips, and collect stamps at each stop. Complete your passport for a chance to win a raffle with prizes from Uptown businesses.

5 days ago | colatoday.6amcity.com | Samantha Robertson |David Stringer

If you live in a city, you’re going to use parking, lots. Eh? Get it? Ok, we may be bad at parking puns, but we are good at parking in Columbia. Here’s a quick go-to parking guide that will help you avoid tickets within city limits. Parking rates in Columbia have recently changed, marking the first rate increase in 18 years. City Council approved major updates to parking rates and policies that took effect on Saturday, March 1. The changes aim to generate $12 million over five years.

6 days ago | colatoday.6amcity.com | David Stringer

What makes Columbia’s small business scene unique? We posed that question to local biz owners, and their responses painted a picture of collaboration, creativity, and genuine community connection. From the buzz of Soda City Market to word-of-mouth support, here’s what they few of them had to say:“Columbia’s small business scene thrives on a mix of innovation, local pride, and community support.

1 week ago | colatoday.6amcity.com | David Stringer

As part of Small Business Week, we asked participating local businesses to name another local business everyone should know about — and they delivered. The result? A community-powered list of must-visit shops, cafés, creatives, and hidden gems, straight from the folks who know the small business scene best. Below, you’ll find the business names in bold, followed by their local recommendations. A Little Happy is a fan of its whole Five Points community.