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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.

1 week ago | avltoday.6amcity.com | Grace Powers |Samantha Robertson

They say home is where the heart is — so it’s probably a good idea to have your house serviced now and again. With a hot NC summer coming up + spring cleaning in full swing, we’re highlighting a few local businesses that are pros at taking the stress out of cleaning, home improvement, servicing, and more. Get Organized Asheville Bring a sense of serenity back to your space with Lisa’s expert organizing services. The before and after photos speak for themselves.

1 week ago | colatoday.6amcity.com | Samantha Robertson

To celebrate Small Business Week, our team garnered information about local businesses, and out of the ~80 businesses that participated, four of them opened this year. Today, we’re highlighting the new businesses on the block. Rest & Replenish Bodywork | Opened in February, Rest & Replenish Bodywork is owned + operated by Jazmine Jones, who blends clinical expertise with intentional touch to restore balance and enhance overall well-being.

1 week ago | colatoday.6amcity.com | Samantha Robertson

They say home is where the heart is — so it’s probably a good idea to have your house serviced now and again. With a hot SC summer coming up + spring cleaning in full swing, we’re highlighting a few local businesses that are pros at taking the stress out of building, moving, cleaning, improving, servicing, and more. Bald Cypress Builders | Local, residential remodeling and build team, taking our clients from pre-construction to project completion.

1 week ago | colatoday.6amcity.com | Samantha Robertson

Hundreds gathered in the shadow of the State House on Wednesday afternoon to celebrate the unveiling of the new Dawn Staley statue. The statue celebrates her championship legacy and now sits on Senate + Lincoln streets, next to the Pastides Alumni Center. As folks gathered at yesterday’s ceremony, they were greeted by Coach Staley’s curated playlist and could initially only see a flower garden framing the statue, which will feature a garnet daylily, honoring Staley’s late mother.