https://www.thestate.com/living/food-drink/article316553561.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/0adb2dbc-d94b-42dc-841f-cf8d09e74e5f/1_th.jpg Summer in Soda City Ep. 4 Rooftop Bars Explore three rooftop bars to visit this summer. https://www.thestate.com/living/food-drink/article316553561.html/video-embed 45 2026-07-17T19:14:34Z no https://www.thestate.com/living/food-drink/article316417239.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/e9442014-d50d-44dc-aa9f-2e0319e9e784/1_th.jpg Summer in Soda City series episode 2: Soda City Market Have fun shopping with vendors and enjoying your summer on Saturdays in the Soda City. https://www.thestate.com/living/food-drink/article316417239.html/video-embed 62 2026-07-17T19:17:46Z no https://www.thestate.com/living/food-drink/article316417240.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/2316a9b2-4d43-4a5b-b28c-246a4173bba6/1_th.jpg Check out this new restaurant Melrose Market Melrose Market is a new restaurant in Columbia offering upscale Hollywood vibes and delicious food! https://www.thestate.com/living/food-drink/article316417240.html/video-embed 63 2026-07-17T19:18:06Z no https://www.thestate.com/news/local/article316554270.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/69ad91b0-7bcd-4280-8676-18f91cfa13e3/1_th.jpg Here is what to know about 'Flock' cameras Law enforcement agencies are using license plate reading cameras, often called 'Flock cameras' after the manufacturer, to help solve crimes. Many fear unnecessary surveillance, tracking, and data misuse. https://www.thestate.com/news/local/article316554270.html/video-embed 40 2026-07-17T19:21:10Z no https://www.thestate.com/sports/article316417304.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/d2d46fac-4360-45c0-9eb8-194e91948768/1_th.jpg Gamecock Athletics switch to Nike The collab had finally happened Gamecock athletics has left under armor behind for the check! https://www.thestate.com/sports/article316417304.html/video-embed 55 2026-07-17T19:16:54Z no https://www.thestate.com/living/living-here-guide/article316419616.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/5e87ae97-9dfe-4dab-8a53-98014eb1191b/1_th.jpg Summer in Soda City Ep. 3: The Riverbanks Zoo & Garden Bored this summer? Stop by The Riverbanks Zoo and Garden this summer to pass some time! https://www.thestate.com/living/living-here-guide/article316419616.html/video-embed 53 2026-07-17T19:16:08Z no https://www.thestate.com/sports/college/acc/clemson-university/article316541126.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/40bdd101-1dc3-4aab-b4e2-7c140f5f798c/1_th.jpg Dabo Swinney: Clemson has history of success, even if 'we stunk' in 2025 With Clemson coming off a 7-6 finish in 2026, coach Dabo Swinney highlights the Tigers' run of success over the last six years. https://www.thestate.com/sports/college/acc/clemson-university/article316541126.html/video-embed 92 2026-07-16T21:04:17Z no https://www.thestate.com/news/local/article316540947.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/33e76407-4754-4fa6-86c0-728165ab785c/1_th.jpg Escape the heat in the Vista Greenway The Vista Greenway is a walking and biking trail that tunnels under the Columbia, South Carolina's Vista district. The trail is lined with murals and the tunnel is a welcome respite from the summer heat. https://www.thestate.com/news/local/article316540947.html/video-embed 52 2026-07-16T20:54:54Z no https://www.thestate.com/news/local/crime/article316540724.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/ca2eddc5-6fe2-453b-a6de-6c468ed2036e/1_th.jpg SC hate crime victim Jarvis McKenzie speaks to reporters Jarvis McKenzie, victim of a hate crime by a 34-year old Columbia man last year, speaks to reporters after the Columbia man's sentencing Thursday. https://www.thestate.com/news/local/crime/article316540724.html/video-embed 36 2026-07-16T22:27:43Z no https://www.thestate.com/sports/article316525667.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/2e6ad5e0-88b9-4720-9a79-6be6e01d5c8c/1_th.jpg Vote for Cocky to be in the Mascot Hall of fame. Gamecock athletics mascot Cocky is on the ballot to be entered in the Mascot Hall of Fame https://www.thestate.com/sports/article316525667.html/video-embed 37 2026-07-16T16:39:06Z no https://www.thestate.com/sports/college/university-of-south-carolina/article316503554.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/60e23071-e8ea-4082-9b73-c4dbe6b07cf5/1_th.jpg 3 standout transfers for Gamecock Football These three players bring so much potential to the gamecocks this season. https://www.thestate.com/sports/college/university-of-south-carolina/article316503554.html/video-embed 35 2026-07-15T17:43:23Z no https://www.thestate.com/living/food-drink/article316510820.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/43ebe931-b912-487f-9ca5-6e2f79877e6a/1_th.jpg The Beacon coffee shop blends faith and community The Beacon coffee shop blends faith and community, serving northeast Columbia https://www.thestate.com/living/food-drink/article316510820.html/video-embed 65 2026-07-15T09:30:00Z no https://www.thestate.com/news/local/article316527319.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/d8984414-1470-455f-ae5b-79f7d5b8b934/1_th.jpg Get to know Lake Carolina, Columbia's largest master planned community Lake Carolina broke ground in 1997 as an all-inclusive community of neighborhoods and amenities. The development continues to grow and has more than 40 neighborhoods. https://www.thestate.com/news/local/article316527319.html/video-embed 61 2026-07-15T21:54:40Z no