https://www.sodacitynews.com/news/entertainment-nickelodeon-theatre-indie-film-festival Soda City News en 2026-09-30T19:31:47.287Z CINEMA CORRIDOR: The Nickelodeon Theatre Announces 2026 Indie Southern Cinema Showcase https://www.sodacitynews.com/news/events-greek-festival-columbia-holy-trinity Soda City News en 2026-09-30T19:22:36.717Z FESTIVAL PREVIEW: 88th Annual Columbia Greek Festival Returns with Authentic Cuisine & Dancing https://www.sodacitynews.com/news/local-columbia-fire-department-new-pumper-trucks Soda City News en 2026-09-30T19:12:47.287Z EMERGENCY SERVICES: Columbia-Richland Fire Department Deploys Four Custom Pumper Engines https://www.sodacitynews.com/news/entertainment-koger-center-broadway-touring-season Soda City News en 2026-09-30T19:05:47.287Z PERFORMING ARTS: Koger Center for the Arts Unveils Blockbuster Broadway in Columbia Schedule https://www.sodacitynews.com/news/local-congreve-riverkeeper-water-quality-report Soda City News en 2026-09-30T18:48:47.287Z RIVER CONSERVATION: Congaree Riverkeeper Releases 2026 Water Quality Audit Confirming Safe Recreation https://www.sodacitynews.com/news/entertainment-trustus-theatre-new-playwrights-series Soda City News en 2026-09-30T18:41:47.287Z CONGAREE THEATRE: Trustus Theatre Debuts Provocative World Premiere Drama on Lady Street https://www.sodacitynews.com/news/local-harvest-hope-food-bank-autumn-hunger-drive Soda City News en 2026-09-30T18:24:47.287Z COMMUNITY OUTREACH: Harvest Hope Food Bank Launches Autumn Drive to Support 12,000 Midlands Families https://www.sodacitynews.com/news/entertainment-south-carolina-philharmonic-autumn-gala Soda City News en 2026-09-30T18:15:47.287Z SYMPHONY SEASON: SC Philharmonic Masterworks Concert Conducted by Morihiko Nakahara https://www.sodacitynews.com/news/events-columbia-museum-of-art-gala-exhibition Soda City News en 2026-09-30T18:10:36.717Z FINE ARTS: Columbia Museum of Art Premieres Masterpieces of Impressionism Exhibition https://www.sodacitynews.com/news/local-columbia-animal-shelter-free-adoption-weekend Soda City News en 2026-09-30T17:56:47.287Z ANIMAL WELFARE: City of Columbia Animal Services Hosts Free Pet Adoption Weekend on Humane Lane https://www.sodacitynews.com/news/entertainment-art-bar-vista-live-indie-music Soda City News en 2026-09-30T17:49:47.287Z VISTA NIGHTLIFE: Art Bar Columbia Celebrates 32 Years as the Capital City's Eclectic Rock Haven https://www.sodacitynews.com/news/123pm-breaking-1-richland-county-emergency-water-main-repair Soda City News en 2026-09-29T13:23:00.000Z 1:23 PM UPDATE: Richland County Crews Complete Emergency Water Main Restoration on Elmwood https://www.sodacitynews.com/news/123pm-traffic-1-i26-widening-lexington-corridor-update Soda City News en 2026-09-29T13:23:00.000Z 1:23 PM Traffic Desk: I-26 Broad River to Peak Corridor Clear; Malfunction Junction Smooth https://www.sodacitynews.com/news/123pm-world-1-middle-east-diplomatic-negotiations-geneva Soda City News en 2026-09-29T13:20:00.000Z Geneva Diplomatic Summit: International Envoys Advance Phase-One Regional Ceasefire Draft https://www.sodacitynews.com/news/123pm-latest-2-sc-statehouse-surplus-tax-relief-bill Soda City News en 2026-09-29T13:18:00.000Z Statehouse Finance Committee Unanimously Advances $480M Individual Income Tax Rebate https://www.sodacitynews.com/news/123pm-crime-1-alex-murdaugh-appeal-oral-arguments-scheduled Soda City News en 2026-09-29T13:15:00.000Z SC Court of Appeals Schedules Crucial Oral Arguments in Alex Murdaugh Murder Conviction Appeal https://www.sodacitynews.com/news/123pm-latest-3-gamecocks-defense-depth-chart-shakeup Soda City News en 2026-09-29T13:12:00.000Z Shane Beamer Announces Defensive Personnel Adjustments Ahead of SEC Clash https://www.sodacitynews.com/news/123pm-crime-2-young-thug-ysl-trial-closing-arguments-near Soda City News en 2026-09-29T13:10:00.000Z Young Thug / YSL RICO Trial Enters Decisive Phase as Defense Rests Case in Fulton County https://www.sodacitynews.com/news/123pm-food-1-terra-state-street-culinary-feature Soda City News en 2026-09-29T13:10:00.000Z Restaurant Spotlight: Why Terra in West Columbia Remains the Gold Standard of Midlands Hearth Cooking https://www.sodacitynews.com/news/123pm-trending-1-main-street-streetwear-viral-drop Soda City News en 2026-09-29T13:10:00.000Z Trending on NewsBreak: Columbia Main Street Pop-Up Draws Overnight Lines for Local Artisan Drop https://www.sodacitynews.com/news/123pm-us-1-federal-reserve-monetary-policy-midday-statement Soda City News en 2026-09-29T13:10:00.000Z Federal Reserve Midday Briefing: Inflation Moderates to 2.1% as Job Market Stabilizes https://www.sodacitynews.com/news/123pm-crime-3-karen-read-retrial-evidence-motions-boston Soda City News en 2026-09-29T13:05:00.000Z Karen Read Case: Judge Rules on Key Accident Reconstruction Evidence Ahead of 2026 Retrial https://www.sodacitynews.com/news/123pm-latest-4-bullstreet-district-hotel-and-residential-break-ground Soda City News en 2026-09-29T13:05:00.000Z BullStreet District Breaks Ground on $85M Mixed-Use Boutique Hotel & Luxury Lofts https://www.sodacitynews.com/news/123pm-business-1-scout-motors-blythewood-factory-milestone Soda City News en 2026-09-29T13:00:00.000Z Scout Motors Reaches 70% Structural Completion on $2B Blythewood Production Facility https://www.sodacitynews.com/news/123pm-latest-5-midlands-crisp-autumn-weather-forecast Soda City News en 2026-09-29T13:00:00.000Z Midlands Afternoon Weather: Crisp Autumn Sunshine at 74°, Low Humidity and Clear Skies https://www.sodacitynews.com/news/123pm-market-1-saturday-soda-city-market-vendor-roster Soda City News en 2026-09-29T13:00:00.000Z Market Guide: Over 160 Regional Artisans, Belgian Waffles & Farm Stalls Set for Main Street https://www.sodacitynews.com/news/123pm-order-food-1-midlands-late-night-bites-guide Soda City News en 2026-09-29T13:00:00.000Z 1:23 PM Guide: Columbia's Top 10 Curbside & Late-Night Delivery Spots Open Now https://www.sodacitynews.com/news/123pm-world-2-european-green-energy-grid-interconnect Soda City News en 2026-09-29T13:00:00.000Z European Union Inks Historic €34B Clean Offshore Wind Grid Interconnection Accord https://www.sodacitynews.com/news/123pm-crime-4-richland-county-sheriff-gang-suppression-operation Soda City News en 2026-09-29T12:55:00.000Z Sheriff Leon Lott Details Major Midlands Gang Suppression Sweep: 14 Indicted https://www.sodacitynews.com/news/123pm-food-2-halls-chophouse-main-street-lunch-review Soda City News en 2026-09-29T12:50:00.000Z Midday Review: Halls Chophouse Executive Lunch on Main Street Delivers Unrivaled Precision https://www.sodacitynews.com/news/123pm-safety-1-sex-offender-registry-autumn-compliance-checks Soda City News en 2026-09-29T12:50:00.000Z Midlands Public Safety: SLED & County Marshals Conduct Annual Fall Address Verifications https://www.sodacitynews.com/news/123pm-traffic-2-gervais-bridge-pedestrian-walkway-expansion Soda City News en 2026-09-29T12:50:00.000Z Columbia & West Columbia Finalize Gervais Street Bridge Protected Bike & Pedestrian Lane Plan https://www.sodacitynews.com/news/123pm-trending-2-lake-murray-record-striped-bass Soda City News en 2026-09-29T12:50:00.000Z Angler Pulls Historic 44-Pound Striped Bass from Lake Murray Near Dreher Shoals Dam https://www.sodacitynews.com/news/123pm-us-2-supreme-court-emergency-docket-ruling Soda City News en 2026-09-29T12:50:00.000Z Supreme Court Issues Emergency Order on Interstate Water Rights & Environmental Regulations https://www.sodacitynews.com/news/123pm-crime-5-idaho-student-murders-venue-change-prep Soda City News en 2026-09-29T12:45:00.000Z Bryan Kohberger Idaho Murders Trial: Boise Courtroom Preparations Underway https://www.sodacitynews.com/news/123pm-events-1-colonial-life-arena-concert-series Soda City News en 2026-09-29T12:45:00.000Z Colonial Life Arena Announces Autumn Concert Series & Gameday Entertainment Schedule https://www.sodacitynews.com/news/123pm-order-food-2-garnet-black-wings-special Soda City News en 2026-09-29T12:40:00.000Z Garnet & Black Hot Honey Wings: Tailgating Favorite Now Available for Direct Doorstep Delivery https://www.sodacitynews.com/news/123pm-us-3-national-port-labor-negotiations-reach-agreement Soda City News en 2026-09-29T12:40:00.000Z East & Gulf Coast Dockworkers Ratify Master Contract, Securing Maritime Supply Lines https://www.sodacitynews.com/news/123pm-trending-3-five-points-artisan-coffee-roaster-award Soda City News en 2026-09-29T12:35:00.000Z Five Points Roastery Wins National Gold at Specialty Coffee Expo https://www.sodacitynews.com/news/123pm-food-3-bourbon-on-main-street-creole-whiskey Soda City News en 2026-09-29T12:30:00.000Z Bar Review: Bourbon on Main Street's New Autumn Cocktail Menu & Cajun Creole Plates https://www.sodacitynews.com/news/123pm-tech-1-ai-datacenter-cooling-innovation-usc-research Soda City News en 2026-09-29T12:30:00.000Z USC College of Engineering Patent Breakthrough: 40% Reduction in AI Data Center Power Usage https://www.sodacitynews.com/news/123pm-donate-1-soda-city-community-investigative-fund Soda City News en 2026-09-29T12:20:00.000Z Soda City News Community Fund Surpasses 5,000 Monthly Sustaining Readers https://www.sodacitynews.com/news/123pm-trending-4-sc-state-fair-new-foods-announced Soda City News en 2026-09-29T12:20:00.000Z SC State Fair Unveils 2026 Deep-Fried Delicacies: Pimento Cheese Beignets & Carolina Peach Funnel Cake https://www.sodacitynews.com/news/123pm-food-4-home-team-bbq-five-points-game-recap Soda City News en 2026-09-29T12:15:00.000Z Smoked Wings & Slow Pit BBQ: Why Home Team in Five Points Packs Out Every Weekend https://www.sodacitynews.com/news/123pm-trending-5-congaree-national-park-fireflies-night-walk Soda City News en 2026-09-29T12:10:00.000Z Congaree National Park Announces Limited Autumn Stargazing & Owl Prowl Tours https://www.sodacitynews.com/news/123pm-food-5-saludas-five-points-anniversary Soda City News en 2026-09-29T12:00:00.000Z Saluda's Celebrates 25 Years of Fine Dining Above the Five Points Fountain https://www.sodacitynews.com/news/food-review-bourbon-columbia-cajun-creole-whiskey Soda City News en 2026-09-30T19:34:36.717Z DINING REVIEW: Bourbon on Main Street Delivers Masters-Class Gumbo & 400-Bottle Whiskey Archive https://www.sodacitynews.com/news/gamecocks-shane-beamer-offensive-line-rebuild Soda City News en 2026-09-30T19:31:36.717Z GAMECOCKS GAMEDAY: Shane Beamer Names Starting Tackle Pair for Saturday's SEC Home Tilt https://www.sodacitynews.com/news/food-review-saluda-five-points-southern-bistro Soda City News en 2026-09-30T19:18:36.717Z RESTAURANT CRITIQUE: Saluda's in Five Points Refines Contemporary Southern Elegance https://www.sodacitynews.com/news/gamecocks-sandstorm-tailgate-schedule-saturday Soda City News en 2026-09-30T19:11:36.717Z SATURDAY TIMELINE: Gamecock Park & Cockaboose Railroad Open at 8 AM for Weekend SEC Showdown https://www.sodacitynews.com/news/food-review-terra-west-columbia-seasonal-harvest Soda City News en 2026-09-30T19:01:36.717Z WEST COLUMBIA SPOTLIGHT: Terra Celebrates 20 Years of Farmstead Innovation Over the Gervais Bridge https://www.sodacitynews.com/news/events-state-fair-south-carolina-october-lineup Soda City News en 2026-09-30T19:00:36.717Z FALL TRADITION: South Carolina State Fair Unveils 2026 Concert Lineup & New Midway Attractions https://www.sodacitynews.com/news/gamecocks-dawn-staley-recruiting-class-commits Soda City News en 2026-09-30T18:51:36.717Z WOMEN'S BASKETBALL: Dawn Staley Secures Commitment from Five-Star All-American Guard https://www.sodacitynews.com/news/food-review-smokey-logins-bbq-columbia-smokehouse Soda City News en 2026-09-30T18:44:36.717Z MIDLANDS SMOKE TRAIL: Smokey Logins BBQ Revitalizes Carolina Mustard Traditions https://www.sodacitynews.com/news/events-vista-after-five-free-concert-series Soda City News en 2026-09-30T18:34:36.717Z LIVE MUSIC: Vista After Five Free Thursday Evening Concert Series Kicks Off at Tin Roof Patio https://www.sodacitynews.com/news/gamecocks-defensive-line-clayton-white-blitz-scheme Soda City News en 2026-09-30T18:31:36.717Z DEFENSIVE FILM STUDY: Clayton White Installs Modified 4-2-5 Nickel Packages for SEC Run Defense https://www.sodacitynews.com/news/food-review-halls-chophouse-columbia-prime-steaks Soda City News en 2026-09-30T18:21:36.717Z CHOPHOUSE EXCELLENCE: Halls Chophouse Columbia Sets Gold Standard for Hospitality & Dry-Aged Beef https://www.sodacitynews.com/news/gamecocks-baseball-fall-world-series-founders-park Soda City News en 2026-09-30T18:11:36.717Z FOUNDERS PARK BASEBALL: Gamecocks Open Fall World Series Scrimmages with Pitching Dominance https://www.sodacitynews.com/news/events-sesquicentennial-park-fall-trail-run-festival Soda City News en 2026-09-30T17:44:36.717Z OUTDOOR RECREATION: Sesquicentennial State Park Fall Trail Run & Nature Festival Opens Registration https://www.sodacitynews.com/news/business-blythewood-scout-motors-factory-construction-update Soda City News en 2026-09-30T19:37:47.287Z MANUFACTURING MILESTONE: Scout Motors Production Complex Reaches Structural Enclosure in Blythewood https://www.sodacitynews.com/news/business-columbia-commercial-real-estate-office-occupancy Soda City News en 2026-09-30T19:13:47.287Z DOWNTOWN MARKET: Columbia Class-A Office Occupancy Hits 92% Outpacing Regional Averages https://www.sodacitynews.com/news/crime-5th-circuit-solicitor-trial-court-docket-reduction Soda City News en 2026-09-30T19:03:47.287Z COURTHOUSE REPORT: 5th Circuit Solicitor Byron Gipson Clears 45% of Felony Docket Backlog https://www.sodacitynews.com/news/business-palmetto-health-venture-fund-announcement Soda City News en 2026-09-30T18:47:47.287Z VENTURE CAPITAL: Midlands Health Innovation Fund Closes Initial $50M Early-Stage Seed Round https://www.sodacitynews.com/news/business-midlands-community-bank-merger-approved Soda City News en 2026-09-30T18:23:47.287Z FINANCIAL SECTOR: Palmetto State Bank Completes Operational Integration with Midlands Capital Bancorp https://www.sodacitynews.com/news/business-columbia-craft-brewery-expansion-distribution Soda City News en 2026-09-30T17:57:47.287Z CRAFT BEVERAGE: Columbia Craft Brewing Co. Expands Packaging Facility to Ship Across the Carolinas https://www.sodacitynews.com/news/crime-richland-county-gun-violence-suppression-unit Soda City News en 2026-09-30T19:29:47.287Z PUBLIC SAFETY: Richland County Sheriff's Detail Seizes 38 Illegal Firearms in Community Sweep https://www.sodacitynews.com/news/developments-bullstreet-district-medical-research-hub Soda City News en 2026-09-30T19:26:36.717Z BULLSTREET REVITALIZATION: $180M Health Sciences Campus Breaks Ground in Historic District https://www.sodacitynews.com/news/developments-congaree-river-pedestrian-bridge-funding Soda City News en 2026-09-30T19:04:36.717Z RIVERFRONT EXPANSION: Federal Transportation Grant Secures $24M Congaree River Pedestrian Crossing https://www.sodacitynews.com/news/developments-main-street-boutique-hotel-restoration Soda City News en 2026-09-30T18:38:36.717Z HISTORIC PRESERVATION: 1912 Bank Building on Main Street Converting into 90-Room Luxury Boutique Hotel https://www.sodacitynews.com/news/crime-sled-investigation-cyber-fraud-ring-dismantled Soda City News en 2026-09-30T18:37:47.287Z STATE POLICE: SLED Cyber Unit Dismantles Multi-County Senior Banking Fraud Syndicate https://www.sodacitynews.com/news/developments-innovista-biotech-incubator-expands Soda City News en 2026-09-30T18:14:36.717Z INNOVISTA DISTRICT: USC Technology Incubator Welcomes Six New Life-Science Startups https://www.sodacitynews.com/news/crime-lexington-county-narcotics-enforcement-arrests Soda City News en 2026-09-30T18:13:47.287Z LEXINGTON COUNTY: Multi-Agency Task Force Intercepts Fentanyl Pipeline Along I-20 Corridor https://www.sodacitynews.com/news/developments-cayce-river-arts-district-mixed-use Soda City News en 2026-09-30T17:48:36.717Z CAYCE RIVER ARTS: $65M Riverfront Loft & Artisan Workshop Development Moves to Planning Board https://www.sodacitynews.com/news/crime-columbia-police-youth-mentorship-expansion Soda City News en 2026-09-30T17:47:47.287Z COMMUNITY POLICING: Columbia Police Department Expands Palmetto Youth Boxing & Mentorship Program https://www.sodacitynews.com/news/local-richland-county-public-library-national-award Soda City News en 2026-09-30T19:36:47.287Z CIVIC EXCELLENCE: Richland Library Earns National Medal for Community Education & Literacy https://www.sodacitynews.com/news/market-guide-dog-friendly-etiquette-water-stations Soda City News en 2026-09-30T18:58:36.717Z PET GUIDE: Bark on Main — Best Dog-Friendly Vendor Stops & Cooling Stations at Soda City Market https://www.sodacitynews.com/news/market-guide-international-street-food-crawls Soda City News en 2026-09-30T18:36:36.717Z GLOBAL FLAVORS: The 5 Must-Try International Food Vendors at Soda City Market https://www.sodacitynews.com/news/market-guide-parking-shuttle-garage-access-tips Soda City News en 2026-09-30T18:08:36.717Z VISITOR PARKING: Best Free Parking Garages & Accessible Walkways for Main Street Market Shoppers https://www.sodacitynews.com/news/the20th-crime-sheriff-lott-violent-crime-drop-report Soda City News en 2026-10-20T06:30:00.000Z Sheriff Leon Lott & 5th Circuit Solicitor Release Crime Report: 22% Drop in Violent Offenses https://www.sodacitynews.com/news/the20th-business-bullstreet-district-corporate-expansion Soda City News en 2026-10-20T05:50:00.000Z BullStreet District Growth Surge: Four Regional Headquarters & 280 Residential Lofts Break Ground https://www.sodacitynews.com/news/the20th-developments-riverfront-canal-promenade-phase-3 Soda City News en 2026-10-20T04:10:00.000Z Columbia Riverfront Canal & Park Promenade Expansion Phase 3 Advances to Final Permitting https://www.sodacitynews.com/news/the20th-editorial-matthew-davis-independent-journalism Soda City News en 2026-10-20T03:00:00.000Z PUBLISHER'S DESK: Why Transparent, Independent Journalism Defines the Heart of Soda City https://www.sodacitynews.com/news/senate-statehouse-clean-water-infrastructure-deal Soda City News en 2026-09-30T19:39:47.287Z SC SENATE PASSES: Bipartisan $650M Clean Water & Stormwater Infrastructure Accord Heads to Governor https://www.sodacitynews.com/news/politics-sc-statehouse-650m-infrastructure-compromise-vote Soda City News en 2026-09-30T19:35:47.287Z STATEHOUSE ACCORD: General Assembly Enacts Landmark $650M Highway Modernization Package https://www.sodacitynews.com/news/tech-usc-ai-research-center-quantum-computing-grant Soda City News en 2026-09-30T19:33:47.287Z AI RESEARCH: USC Swearingen Engineering Awarded $18M Federal Supercomputing & AI Security Grant https://www.sodacitynews.com/news/market-guide-saturday-artisan-roster-fall-preview Soda City News en 2026-09-30T19:24:36.717Z MARKET PREVIEW: Over 160 Artisan Vendors & International Food Trucks Set for Saturday Morning https://www.sodacitynews.com/news/tech-columbia-gigabit-fiber-broadband-expansion Soda City News en 2026-09-30T19:09:47.287Z TELECOM EXPANSION: City of Columbia & High-Speed Providers Complete 10-Gigabit Fiber Loop https://www.sodacitynews.com/news/politics-columbia-city-council-small-business-tax-cut Soda City News en 2026-09-30T19:07:47.287Z CITY HALL: Columbia City Council Approves Business License Fee Reductions for Local Merchants https://www.sodacitynews.com/news/tech-midlands-smart-agriculture-drone-monitoring Soda City News en 2026-09-30T18:45:47.287Z AGTECH INNOVATION: Midlands Farmers Deploy Autonomous Drone Crop Scanners to Cut Water Use by 25% https://www.sodacitynews.com/news/politics-sc-education-teacher-salary-step-increase Soda City News en 2026-09-30T18:43:47.287Z PUBLIC SCHOOLS: State Board of Education Passes Historic Teacher Minimum Salary Increase to $52,000 https://www.sodacitynews.com/news/tech-lexington-medical-robotic-surgery-milestone Soda City News en 2026-09-30T18:19:47.287Z MEDTECH BREAKTHROUGH: Lexington Medical Center Completes 5,000th AI-Assisted Robotic Surgery https://www.sodacitynews.com/news/politics-richland-county-conservation-land-bank-fund Soda City News en 2026-09-30T18:17:47.287Z ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY: Richland County Establishes $15M Farmland & Forest Conservation Fund https://www.sodacitynews.com/news/senate-education-committee-teacher-retention-bonus Soda City News en 2026-09-30T18:01:47.287Z SENATE EDUCATION: Historic Midlands Educator Retention Stipend Measure Clears Second Reading https://www.sodacitynews.com/news/tech-columbia-cyber-defense-academy-workforce-grant Soda City News en 2026-09-30T17:55:47.287Z WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT: Midlands Technical College Launches Free Cybersecurity Certificate Program https://www.sodacitynews.com/news/politics-south-carolina-ports-charleston-rail-investment Soda City News en 2026-09-30T17:51:47.287Z TRADE POLICY: Ports Authority Directs $110M for Inland Rail Logistics Corridor to Columbia https://www.sodacitynews.com/news/sept29-breaking-news-3-major-power-restoration-completed-for-8500-midlands-resident Soda City News en 2026-09-29T00:00:00.000Z Major Power Restoration Completed for 8,500 Midlands Residents After Transformer Substation Incident https://www.sodacitynews.com/news/sept29-breaking-news-4-sc-statehouse-committee-reaches-bipartisan-deal-on-highway-r Soda City News en 2026-09-29T00:00:00.000Z SC Statehouse Committee Reaches Bipartisan Deal on Highway Resurfacing Fast-Track Bill https://www.sodacitynews.com/news/sept29-breaking-news-5-fdle-and-sled-issue-multi-state-alert-for-stolen-emergency-m Soda City News en 2026-09-29T00:00:00.000Z FDLE and SLED Issue Multi-State Alert for Stolen Emergency Medical Response Vehicle https://www.sodacitynews.com/news/sept29-breaking-news-6-five-points-flash-flood-mitigation-pump-station-clears-final Soda City News en 2026-09-29T00:00:00.000Z Five Points Flash Flood Mitigation Pump Station Clears Final Engineering Inspection https://www.sodacitynews.com/news/sept29-business-1-palmetto-health-tech-incubator-secures-50m-venture-capital-f Soda City News en 2026-09-29T00:00:00.000Z Palmetto Health-Tech Incubator Secures $50M Venture Capital Fund for Midlands Startups https://www.sodacitynews.com/news/sept29-business-2-nephron-pharmaceuticals-expands-sterile-injectable-manufactu Soda City News en 2026-09-29T00:00:00.000Z Nephron Pharmaceuticals Expands Sterile Injectable Manufacturing Lines in Lexington County https://www.sodacitynews.com/news/sept29-business-3-columbia-commercial-real-estate-report-downtown-office-occup Soda City News en 2026-09-29T00:00:00.000Z Columbia Commercial Real Estate Report: Downtown Office Occupancy Surpasses 92% Benchmark https://www.sodacitynews.com/news/sept29-business-4-fort-jackson-defense-contractors-generate-record-1.2b-econom Soda City News en 2026-09-29T00:00:00.000Z Fort Jackson Defense Contractors Generate Record $1.2B Economic Impact Across Midlands Economy https://www.sodacitynews.com/news/sept29-business-5-midlands-aerospace-cluster-expands-precision-component-expor Soda City News en 2026-09-29T00:00:00.000Z Midlands Aerospace Cluster Expands Precision Component Export Volumes by 22% https://www.sodacitynews.com/news/sept29-business-6-columbia-craft-food-and-beverage-manufacturing-index-shows-d Soda City News en 2026-09-29T00:00:00.000Z Columbia Craft Food & Beverage Manufacturing Index Shows Double-Digit Job Growth https://www.sodacitynews.com/news/sept29-crime-and-courts-1-federal-grand-jury-indicts-multi-state-cybercrime-syndicate- Soda City News en 2026-09-29T00:00:00.000Z Federal Grand Jury Indicts Multi-State Cybercrime Syndicate Operating Ransomware Schemes https://www.sodacitynews.com/news/sept29-crime-and-courts-2-richland-county-judicial-center-implements-modernized-digita Soda City News en 2026-09-29T00:00:00.000Z Richland County Judicial Center Implements Modernized Digital Courtroom Evidence System https://www.sodacitynews.com/news/sept29-crime-and-courts-3-sled-ballistics-forensics-laboratory-cuts-evidence-processin Soda City News en 2026-09-29T00:00:00.000Z SLED Ballistics Forensics Laboratory Cuts Evidence Processing Times by Half With AI Scanner https://www.sodacitynews.com/news/sept29-crime-and-courts-4-south-carolina-court-of-appeals-upholds-environmental-protec Soda City News en 2026-09-29T00:00:00.000Z South Carolina Court of Appeals Upholds Environmental Protections for Coastal Wetland Buffers https://www.sodacitynews.com/news/sept29-crime-and-courts-5-midlands-community-crime-watch-network-expands-to-45-neighbo Soda City News en 2026-09-29T00:00:00.000Z Midlands Community Crime Watch Network Expands to 45 Neighborhoods Across Greater Columbia https://www.sodacitynews.com/news/sept29-crime-and-courts-6-state-attorney-general-announces-8m-settlement-with-deceptiv Soda City News en 2026-09-29T00:00:00.000Z State Attorney General Announces $8M Settlement With Deceptive Telemarketing Firm Targeting Seniors https://www.sodacitynews.com/news/sept29-developments-1-bullstreet-district-breaks-ground-on-85m-mixed-use-residenti Soda City News en 2026-09-29T00:00:00.000Z BullStreet District Breaks Ground on $85M Mixed-Use Residential & Retail Plaza https://www.sodacitynews.com/news/sept29-developments-2-historic-columbia-canal-hydroelectric-plant-slated-for-bouti Soda City News en 2026-09-29T00:00:00.000Z Historic Columbia Canal Hydroelectric Plant Slated for Boutique Hospitality Redevelopment https://www.sodacitynews.com/news/sept29-developments-3-north-main-street-corridor-attracts-40m-in-commercial-invest Soda City News en 2026-09-29T00:00:00.000Z North Main Street Corridor Attracts $40M in Commercial Investment and Creative Offices https://www.sodacitynews.com/news/sept29-developments-4-west-columbia-river-district-unveils-phase-4-riverwalk-board Soda City News en 2026-09-29T00:00:00.000Z West Columbia River District Unveils Phase 4 Riverwalk Boardwalk Expansion https://www.sodacitynews.com/news/sept29-developments-5-five-points-welcomes-new-urban-grocery-and-pharmacy-market-o Soda City News en 2026-09-29T00:00:00.000Z Five Points Welcomes New Urban Grocery and Pharmacy Market on Harden Street https://www.sodacitynews.com/news/sept29-developments-6-innovista-research-district-welcomes-global-clean-tech-engin Soda City News en 2026-09-29T00:00:00.000Z Innovista Research District Welcomes Global Clean-Tech Engineering Headquarters https://www.sodacitynews.com/news/sept29-entertainment-1-the-nickelodeon-theatre-celebrates-independent-cinema-with-a Soda City News en 2026-09-29T00:00:00.000Z The Nickelodeon Theatre Celebrates Independent Cinema With Autumn French New Wave Retrospective https://www.sodacitynews.com/news/sept29-entertainment-2-trustus-theatre-premieres-provocative-new-southern-drama-the Soda City News en 2026-09-29T00:00:00.000Z Trustus Theatre Premieres Provocative New Southern Drama 'The Long Way Down' https://www.sodacitynews.com/news/sept29-entertainment-3-columbia-classical-society-announces-open-air-autumn-symphon Soda City News en 2026-09-29T00:00:00.000Z Columbia Classical Society Announces Open-Air Autumn Symphony Concert at Finlay Park https://www.sodacitynews.com/news/sept29-entertainment-4-south-carolina-state-museum-opens-ancient-worlds-of-the-palm Soda City News en 2026-09-29T00:00:00.000Z South Carolina State Museum Opens 'Ancient Worlds of the Palmetto Coast' Paleontology Exhibit https://www.sodacitynews.com/news/sept29-entertainment-5-midlands-indie-music-festival-jam-room-music-fest-announces- Soda City News en 2026-09-29T00:00:00.000Z Midlands Indie Music Festival 'Jam Room Music Fest' Announces Main Street Lineup https://www.sodacitynews.com/news/sept29-entertainment-6-columbia-art-center-expands-community-ceramics-and-studio-gl Soda City News en 2026-09-29T00:00:00.000Z Columbia Art Center Expands Community Ceramics & Studio Glassblowing Workshops https://www.sodacitynews.com/news/sept29-events-1-south-carolina-state-fair-opens-gates-on-rosewood-drive-comp Soda City News en 2026-09-29T00:00:00.000Z South Carolina State Fair Opens Gates on Rosewood Drive: Complete 2026 Schedule & Highlights https://www.sodacitynews.com/news/sept29-events-2-columbia-museum-of-art-unveils-world-class-impressionist-and Soda City News en 2026-09-29T00:00:00.000Z Columbia Museum of Art Unveils World-Class Impressionist & Contemporary Masters Exhibition https://www.sodacitynews.com/news/sept29-events-3-riverbanks-zoo-and-garden-announces-autumn-boo-at-the-zoo-fa Soda City News en 2026-09-29T00:00:00.000Z Riverbanks Zoo & Garden Announces Autumn 'Boo at the Zoo' Family Celebration Nights https://www.sodacitynews.com/news/sept29-events-4-historic-columbia-announces-autumn-ghost-tours-of-the-1823-r Soda City News en 2026-09-29T00:00:00.000Z Historic Columbia Announces Autumn Ghost Tours of the 1823 Robert Mills House and Grounds https://www.sodacitynews.com/news/sept29-events-5-congaree-riverkeeper-hosts-annual-fall-flotilla-and-riverfro Soda City News en 2026-09-29T00:00:00.000Z Congaree Riverkeeper Hosts Annual Fall Flotilla & Riverfront Cleanup Celebration https://www.sodacitynews.com/news/sept29-events-6-koger-center-for-the-arts-announces-2026-2027-broadway-in-co Soda City News en 2026-09-29T00:00:00.000Z Koger Center for the Arts Announces 2026-2027 Broadway in Columbia Master Season Lineup https://www.sodacitynews.com/news/sept29-food-reviews-and-dining-poll-1-dining-review-the-grand-on-main-reinvents-midlands-fine-dini Soda City News en 2026-09-29T00:00:00.000Z Dining Review: The Grand on Main Reinvents Midlands Fine Dining With Carolina Coastal Fusion https://www.sodacitynews.com/news/sept29-food-reviews-and-dining-poll-2-midlands-dining-poll-vote-for-columbias-best-weekend-brunch- Soda City News en 2026-09-29T00:00:00.000Z Midlands Dining Poll: Vote for Columbia's Best Weekend Brunch and Bloody Mary https://www.sodacitynews.com/news/sept29-food-reviews-and-dining-poll-3-hidden-gem-review-west-columbias-authentic-oaxacan-taqueria- Soda City News en 2026-09-29T00:00:00.000Z Hidden Gem Review: West Columbia's Authentic Oaxacan Taqueria Delivers Unmatched Flavor https://www.sodacitynews.com/news/sept29-food-reviews-and-dining-poll-4-columbia-autumn-craft-beer-review-6-seasonal-midlands-ales-y Soda City News en 2026-09-29T00:00:00.000Z Columbia Autumn Craft Beer Review: 6 Seasonal Midlands Ales You Must Try This Fall https://www.sodacitynews.com/news/sept29-food-reviews-and-dining-poll-5-restaurant-spotlight-saludas-in-five-points-celebrates-30-ye Soda City News en 2026-09-29T00:00:00.000Z Restaurant Spotlight: Saluda's in Five Points Celebrates 30 Years of White-Tablecloth Excellence https://www.sodacitynews.com/news/sept29-food-reviews-and-dining-poll-6-dining-poll-results-readers-crown-columbias-best-barbecue-jo Soda City News en 2026-09-29T00:00:00.000Z Dining Poll Results: Readers Crown Columbia's Best Barbecue Joint of 2026 https://www.sodacitynews.com/news/sept29-gamecocks-gameday-1-official-recap-no.-7-alabama-pulls-away-49-19-over-south-car Soda City News en 2026-09-29T00:00:00.000Z OFFICIAL RECAP: 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Continues Development as Dynamic Dual-Threat SEC Leader https://www.sodacitynews.com/news/sept29-gamecocks-gameday-6-williams-brice-stadium-gameday-guide-tailgate-times-weather- Soda City News en 2026-09-29T00:00:00.000Z Williams-Brice Stadium Gameday Guide: Tailgate Times, Weather, and Sandstorm Traditions https://www.sodacitynews.com/news/sept29-latest-news-1-governor-unveils-120m-midlands-infrastructure-and-clean-wate Soda City News en 2026-09-29T00:00:00.000Z Governor Unveils $120M Midlands Infrastructure & Clean Water Modernization Initiative https://www.sodacitynews.com/news/sept29-latest-news-2-usc-board-of-trustees-approves-major-health-sciences-campus- Soda City News en 2026-09-29T00:00:00.000Z USC Board of Trustees Approves Major Health Sciences Campus Expansion in Columbia https://www.sodacitynews.com/news/sept29-latest-news-3-columbia-metropolitan-airport-reports-record-passenger-traff Soda City News en 2026-09-29T00:00:00.000Z Columbia Metropolitan Airport Reports Record Passenger Traffic Surpassing Pre-Pandemic Highs https://www.sodacitynews.com/news/sept29-latest-news-4-richland-county-public-library-ranked-among-top-five-systems Soda City News en 2026-09-29T00:00:00.000Z Richland County Public Library Ranked Among Top Five Systems in the Nation https://www.sodacitynews.com/news/sept29-latest-news-5-midlands-technical-college-launches-free-cybersecurity-workf Soda City News en 2026-09-29T00:00:00.000Z Midlands Technical College Launches Free Cybersecurity Workforce Certification Program https://www.sodacitynews.com/news/sept29-latest-news-6-city-of-columbia-expands-free-high-speed-public-wi-fi-across Soda City News en 2026-09-29T00:00:00.000Z City of Columbia Expands Free High-Speed Public Wi-Fi Across Main Street and Riverfront Parks https://www.sodacitynews.com/news/sept29-local-1-columbia-city-council-approves-8m-renovation-for-finlay-park Soda City News en 2026-09-29T00:00:00.000Z Columbia City Council Approves $8M Renovation for Finlay Park Urban Oasis https://www.sodacitynews.com/news/sept29-local-2-congaree-national-park-reports-record-autumn-visitors-explor Soda City News en 2026-09-29T00:00:00.000Z Congaree National Park Reports Record Autumn Visitors Exploring Old-Growth Floodplain Forest https://www.sodacitynews.com/news/sept29-local-3-historic-columbia-canal-and-riverfront-park-completes-trail- Soda City News en 2026-09-29T00:00:00.000Z Historic Columbia Canal & Riverfront Park Completes Trail Resurfacing and Solar Lighting Installation https://www.sodacitynews.com/news/sept29-local-4-midlands-community-garden-network-harvests-over-25000-pounds Soda City News en 2026-09-29T00:00:00.000Z Midlands Community Garden Network Harvests Over 25,000 Pounds of Fresh Produce for Food Banks https://www.sodacitynews.com/news/sept29-local-5-eau-claire-community-celebrates-opening-of-new-historic-stre Soda City News en 2026-09-29T00:00:00.000Z Eau Claire Community Celebrates Opening of New Historic Streetscape & Family Health Center https://www.sodacitynews.com/news/sept29-local-6-columbia-fire-department-graduates-28-new-recruits-in-histor Soda City News en 2026-09-29T00:00:00.000Z Columbia Fire Department Graduates 28 New Recruits in Historic Service Ceremony at State House https://www.sodacitynews.com/news/sept29-market-guide-1-soda-city-market-autumn-guide-30-new-artisan-vendors-join-ma Soda City News en 2026-09-29T00:00:00.000Z Soda City Market Autumn Guide: 30 New Artisan Vendors Join Main Street's Saturday Roster https://www.sodacitynews.com/news/sept29-market-guide-2-south-carolina-state-farmers-market-showcases-peak-harvest-a Soda City News en 2026-09-29T00:00:00.000Z South Carolina State Farmers Market Showcases Peak Harvest Apples, Pumpkins, and Local Pecans https://www.sodacitynews.com/news/sept29-market-guide-3-main-street-district-shopping-preview-independent-boutiques- Soda City News en 2026-09-29T00:00:00.000Z Main Street District Shopping Preview: Independent Boutiques Gear Up for Autumn Fashion Season https://www.sodacitynews.com/news/sept29-market-guide-4-vintage-and-antique-collectors-guide-exploring-west-columbia Soda City News en 2026-09-29T00:00:00.000Z Vintage & Antique Collectors Guide: Exploring West Columbia's Meeting Street Antique Corridor https://www.sodacitynews.com/news/sept29-market-guide-5-artisan-food-guide-where-to-find-the-midlands-best-small-bat Soda City News en 2026-09-29T00:00:00.000Z Artisan Food Guide: Where to Find the Midlands' Best Small-Batch Sourdough, Cheese, and Honey https://www.sodacitynews.com/news/sept29-market-guide-6-soda-city-pet-guide-best-dog-friendly-patios-parks-and-treat Soda City News en 2026-09-29T00:00:00.000Z Soda City Pet Guide: Best Dog-Friendly Patios, Parks, and Treats in Columbia https://www.sodacitynews.com/news/sept29-order-food-(late-night)-1-soda-city-late-night-guide-the-top-10-eateries-delivering-un Soda City News en 2026-09-29T00:00:00.000Z Soda City Late Night Guide: The Top 10 Eateries Delivering Until 3:00 AM Across Columbia https://www.sodacitynews.com/news/sept29-order-food-(late-night)-2-five-points-gourmet-smashburger-window-expands-late-night-de Soda City News en 2026-09-29T00:00:00.000Z Five Points Gourmet Smashburger Window Expands Late-Night Delivery Radius to 10 Miles https://www.sodacitynews.com/news/sept29-order-food-(late-night)-3-hot-honey-wings-and-fried-catfish-baskets-the-midlands-midni Soda City News en 2026-09-29T00:00:00.000Z Hot Honey Wings & Fried Catfish Baskets: The Midlands Midnight Comfort Food Craze https://www.sodacitynews.com/news/sept29-order-food-(late-night)-4-late-night-vegan-and-gluten-free-comfort-food-delivery-arriv Soda City News en 2026-09-29T00:00:00.000Z Late-Night Vegan & Gluten-Free Comfort Food Delivery Arrives in Downtown Columbia https://www.sodacitynews.com/news/sept29-order-food-(late-night)-5-24-hour-artisan-biscuit-and-gravy-window-opens-on-north-main Soda City News en 2026-09-29T00:00:00.000Z 24-Hour Artisan Biscuit & Gravy Window Opens on North Main Street Corridor https://www.sodacitynews.com/news/sept29-order-food-(late-night)-6-columbia-wood-fired-pizza-kitchen-launches-midnight-neapolit Soda City News en 2026-09-29T00:00:00.000Z Columbia Wood-Fired Pizza Kitchen Launches Midnight Neapolitan Delivery https://www.sodacitynews.com/news/sept29-politics-1-south-carolina-senate-judiciary-committee-convenes-historic- Soda City News en 2026-09-29T00:00:00.000Z South Carolina Senate Judiciary Committee Convenes Historic Hearing on Judicial Merit Selection https://www.sodacitynews.com/news/sept29-politics-2-governor-mcmaster-signs-landmark-midlands-veteran-employment Soda City News en 2026-09-29T00:00:00.000Z Governor McMaster Signs Landmark Midlands Veteran Employment & Healthcare Tax Credit Bill https://www.sodacitynews.com/news/sept29-politics-3-columbia-city-council-approves-15m-municipal-bond-for-afford Soda City News en 2026-09-29T00:00:00.000Z Columbia City Council Approves $15M Municipal Bond for Affordable Workforce Housing Grants https://www.sodacitynews.com/news/sept29-politics-4-south-carolina-state-ethics-commission-upgrades-public-campa Soda City News en 2026-09-29T00:00:00.000Z South Carolina State Ethics Commission Upgrades Public Campaign Finance Disclosure Portal https://www.sodacitynews.com/news/sept29-politics-5-midlands-legislative-delegation-hosts-bipartisan-town-hall-o Soda City News en 2026-09-29T00:00:00.000Z Midlands Legislative Delegation Hosts Bipartisan Town Hall on Congaree River Environmental Protections https://www.sodacitynews.com/news/sept29-politics-6-state-election-commission-announces-early-voting-schedule-an Soda City News en 2026-09-29T00:00:00.000Z State Election Commission Announces Early Voting Schedule and Enhanced Mail-in Security Protocols https://www.sodacitynews.com/news/sept29-technology-1-sc-cyber-foundation-opens-state-of-the-art-threat-simulation Soda City News en 2026-09-29T00:00:00.000Z SC Cyber Foundation Opens State-of-the-Art Threat Simulation Range in Downtown Columbia https://www.sodacitynews.com/news/sept29-technology-2-university-of-south-carolina-supercomputing-center-deploys-q Soda City News en 2026-09-29T00:00:00.000Z University of South Carolina Supercomputing Center Deploys Quantum-Hybrid AI Cluster https://www.sodacitynews.com/news/sept29-technology-3-midlands-smart-grid-sensor-network-cuts-electric-outage-dura Soda City News en 2026-09-29T00:00:00.000Z Midlands Smart Grid Sensor Network Cuts Electric Outage Duration by 40% https://www.sodacitynews.com/news/sept29-technology-4-columbia-biotech-startup-patents-novel-targeted-drug-deliver Soda City News en 2026-09-29T00:00:00.000Z Columbia Biotech Startup Patents Novel Targeted Drug Delivery Nanoparticle for Oncology https://www.sodacitynews.com/news/sept29-technology-5-sc-telehealth-alliance-expands-rural-pediatric-and-specialty Soda City News en 2026-09-29T00:00:00.000Z SC Telehealth Alliance Expands Rural Pediatric & Specialty Care Reach to 100,000 Patients https://www.sodacitynews.com/news/sept29-technology-6-smart-city-traffic-ai-algorithm-slashes-commute-delays-on-co Soda City News en 2026-09-29T00:00:00.000Z Smart City Traffic AI Algorithm Slashes Commute Delays on Columbia's Primary Arterials https://www.sodacitynews.com/news/sept29-traffic-1-carolina-crossroads-phase-2-reaches-major-milestone-new-i-20 Soda City News en 2026-09-29T00:00:00.000Z Carolina Crossroads Phase 2 Reaches Major Milestone: New I-20 and I-26 Flyover Ramps Open Ahead of Schedule https://www.sodacitynews.com/news/sept29-traffic-2-gervais-street-bridge-rehabilitation-overnight-lane-closures Soda City News en 2026-09-29T00:00:00.000Z Gervais Street Bridge Rehabilitation: Overnight Lane Closures Scheduled for Historic Arch Preservation https://www.sodacitynews.com/news/sept29-traffic-3-assembly-street-pedestrian-safety-corridor-enhancements-comp Soda City News en 2026-09-29T00:00:00.000Z Assembly Street Pedestrian Safety Corridor Enhancements Completed Near USC Campus https://www.sodacitynews.com/news/sept29-traffic-4-comet-transit-system-launches-new-express-bus-route-linking- Soda City News en 2026-09-29T00:00:00.000Z COMET Transit System Launches New Express Bus Route Linking Northeast Richland to Downtown Columbia https://www.sodacitynews.com/news/sept29-traffic-5-blossom-street-bridge-seismic-retrofit-enters-final-phase-wi Soda City News en 2026-09-29T00:00:00.000Z Blossom Street Bridge Seismic Retrofit Enters Final Phase With Minimal Traffic Disruption https://www.sodacitynews.com/news/sept29-traffic-6-midlands-regional-intelligent-transportation-system-expands- Soda City News en 2026-09-29T00:00:00.000Z Midlands Regional Intelligent Transportation System Expands 50 New Real-Time Traffic Cameras https://www.sodacitynews.com/news/sept29-trending-(newsbreak)-1-newsbreak-viral-historic-five-points-landmark-fountain-under Soda City News en 2026-09-29T00:00:00.000Z NewsBreak Viral: Historic Five Points Landmark Fountain Undergoes Midnight Kinetic Lighting Upgrade https://www.sodacitynews.com/news/sept29-trending-(newsbreak)-2-midlands-community-rallies-to-save-90-year-old-rosewood-bake Soda City News en 2026-09-29T00:00:00.000Z Midlands Community Rallies to Save 90-Year-Old Rosewood Bakery After Sudden Oven Breakdown https://www.sodacitynews.com/news/sept29-trending-(newsbreak)-3-viral-video-mother-congaree-river-otter-and-triplets-spotted Soda City News en 2026-09-29T00:00:00.000Z Viral Video: Mother Congaree River Otter and Triplets Spotted Frolicking at Riverfront Canal https://www.sodacitynews.com/news/sept29-trending-(newsbreak)-4-columbia-foodies-debate-the-midlands-ultimate-late-night-pim Soda City News en 2026-09-29T00:00:00.000Z Columbia Foodies Debate the Midlands' Ultimate Late-Night Pimento Cheeseburger https://www.sodacitynews.com/news/sept29-trending-(newsbreak)-5-newsbreak-alert-local-high-school-marching-band-wins-grand-c Soda City News en 2026-09-29T00:00:00.000Z NewsBreak Alert: Local High School Marching Band Wins Grand Championship at SEC Exhibition https://www.sodacitynews.com/news/sept29-trending-(newsbreak)-6-columbia-astronomers-highlight-peak-viewing-times-for-autumn Soda City News en 2026-09-29T00:00:00.000Z Columbia Astronomers Highlight Peak Viewing Times for Autumn Orionid Meteor Shower Over Lake Murray https://www.sodacitynews.com/news/sept29-u.s.-1-supreme-court-opens-autumn-term-with-crucial-rulings-on-digi Soda City News en 2026-09-29T00:00:00.000Z Supreme Court Opens Autumn Term With Crucial Rulings on Digital Privacy and State Rights https://www.sodacitynews.com/news/sept29-u.s.-2-federal-reserve-signals-potential-interest-rate-adjustment-a Soda City News en 2026-09-29T00:00:00.000Z Federal Reserve Signals Potential Interest Rate Adjustment Amid Sustained Job Market Stability https://www.sodacitynews.com/news/sept29-u.s.-3-department-of-transportation-allocates-4.2b-for-high-speed-r Soda City News en 2026-09-29T00:00:00.000Z Department of Transportation Allocates $4.2B for High-Speed Rail Corridors Across Southeast https://www.sodacitynews.com/news/sept29-u.s.-4-national-renewable-energy-lab-reports-record-solar-and-wind- Soda City News en 2026-09-29T00:00:00.000Z National Renewable Energy Lab Reports Record Solar and Wind Power Generation in 2026 https://www.sodacitynews.com/news/sept29-u.s.-5-senate-bipartisan-panel-introduces-comprehensive-artificial- Soda City News en 2026-09-29T00:00:00.000Z Senate Bipartisan Panel Introduces Comprehensive Artificial Intelligence Safeguard Act https://www.sodacitynews.com/news/sept29-u.s.-6-coast-guard-and-noaa-announce-expanded-marine-protections-al Soda City News en 2026-09-29T00:00:00.000Z Coast Guard and NOAA Announce Expanded Marine Protections Along Atlantic Migration Corridors https://www.sodacitynews.com/news/sept29-weather-1-columbia-7-day-forecast-crisp-autumn-mornings-with-afternoon Soda City News en 2026-09-29T00:00:00.000Z Columbia 7-Day Forecast: Crisp Autumn Mornings With Afternoon Sunshine Across the Midlands https://www.sodacitynews.com/news/sept29-weather-2-national-weather-service-upgrades-midlands-doppler-radar-sta Soda City News en 2026-09-29T00:00:00.000Z National Weather Service Upgrades Midlands Doppler Radar Station in West Columbia https://www.sodacitynews.com/news/sept29-weather-3-lake-murray-water-levels-stabilize-at-full-pool-ahead-of-ann Soda City News en 2026-09-29T00:00:00.000Z Lake Murray Water Levels Stabilize at Full Pool Ahead of Annual Fall Recreation Season https://www.sodacitynews.com/news/sept29-weather-4-autumn-foliage-outlook-peak-midlands-leaf-viewing-projected- Soda City News en 2026-09-29T00:00:00.000Z Autumn Foliage Outlook: Peak Midlands Leaf Viewing Projected for Early November https://www.sodacitynews.com/news/sept29-weather-5-farmers-almanac-autumn-weather-outlook-mild-temperatures-and Soda City News en 2026-09-29T00:00:00.000Z Farmers Almanac Autumn Weather Outlook: Mild Temperatures and Normal Rainfall for the Carolinas https://www.sodacitynews.com/news/sept29-weather-6-city-of-columbia-prepares-fall-leaf-collection-and-storm-dra Soda City News en 2026-09-29T00:00:00.000Z City of Columbia Prepares Fall Leaf Collection and Storm Drain Maintenance Schedules https://www.sodacitynews.com/news/sept29-world-1-global-climate-summit-concludes-with-historic-agreement-on-o Soda City News en 2026-09-29T00:00:00.000Z Global Climate Summit Concludes With Historic Agreement on Ocean Conservation Treaties https://www.sodacitynews.com/news/sept29-world-2-european-union-approves-landmark-digital-sovereign-framework Soda City News en 2026-09-29T00:00:00.000Z European Union Approves Landmark Digital Sovereign Framework for Critical Infrastructure https://www.sodacitynews.com/news/sept29-world-3-diplomatic-breakthrough-in-east-asian-maritime-discussions-e Soda City News en 2026-09-29T00:00:00.000Z Diplomatic Breakthrough in East Asian Maritime Discussions Eases Regional Trade Tensions https://www.sodacitynews.com/news/sept29-world-4-world-health-organization-reports-80%-reduction-in-polio-cas Soda City News en 2026-09-29T00:00:00.000Z World Health Organization Reports 80% Reduction in Polio Cases Globally Following Targeted Vaccination Drives https://www.sodacitynews.com/news/sept29-world-5-international-space-station-partners-finalize-transition-pla Soda City News en 2026-09-29T00:00:00.000Z International Space Station Partners Finalize Transition Plan for Commercial Orbital Platforms https://www.sodacitynews.com/news/sept29-world-6-global-agricultural-council-reports-bumper-wheat-and-grain-h Soda City News en 2026-09-29T00:00:00.000Z Global Agricultural Council Reports Bumper Wheat and Grain Harvests Stabilizing Food Prices https://www.sodacitynews.com/news/senate-finance-committee-state-budget-surplus Soda City News en 2026-09-30T19:15:47.287Z SENATE FINANCE: Chairman Confirms $1.2B Surplus Earmarked for Regional Roads & Teacher Compensation https://www.sodacitynews.com/news/senate-judiciary-committee-bail-reform-oversight Soda City News en 2026-09-30T18:51:47.287Z SENATE JUDICIARY: Bipartisan Panel Tightens Pretrial Electronic Monitoring & Repeat Offender Bail Rules https://www.sodacitynews.com/news/senate-energy-commerce-small-modular-reactors Soda City News en 2026-09-30T18:26:47.287Z SENATE ENERGY & COMMERCE: SC Senate Reviews Midlands Nuclear Expansion Along Broad River https://www.sodacitynews.com/news/sept29-breaking-news-1-emergency-crews-contain-chemical-spill-near-shop-road-indust Soda City News en 2026-09-29T00:00:00.000Z Emergency Crews Contain Chemical Spill Near Shop Road Industrial Corridor https://www.sodacitynews.com/news/sept29-breaking-news-2-richland-county-deputies-capture-high-speed-pursuit-suspect- Soda City News en 2026-09-29T00:00:00.000Z Richland County Deputies Capture High-Speed Pursuit Suspect Wanted in Interstate Cargo Thefts https://www.sodacitynews.com/news/the20th-scoop-oklahoma-volleyball-team-columbia-restaurant Soda City News en 2026-10-20T08:15:00.000Z SCOOP FIRST: Oklahoma Sooners Volleyball Team Arrives in Columbia Ahead of SEC Clash, Spotted Dining at Motor Supply Co. Bistro https://www.sodacitynews.com/news/the20th-gamecocks-saturday-football-master-preview Soda City News en 2026-10-20T07:45:00.000Z SATURDAY GAMEDAY HUB: Shane Beamer Retools Offense & Defensive Front Ahead of Williams-Brice Showdown https://www.sodacitynews.com/news/the20th-local-320m-green-tech-innovation-campus-richland Soda City News en 2026-10-20T07:20:00.000Z City of Columbia & Richland County Announce $320M Clean Tech Innovation Campus on I-77 Corridor https://www.sodacitynews.com/news/the20th-politics-650m-midlands-infrastructure-highway-bill Soda City News en 2026-10-20T06:50:00.000Z Statehouse Bipartisan Accord Reached on $650M Accelerated Midlands Highway & Malfunction Junction Fund https://www.sodacitynews.com/news/the20th-food-motor-supply-bistro-culinary-review Soda City News en 2026-10-20T06:15:00.000Z Columbia Dining Spotlight: Why Motor Supply Co. Bistro Remains the Midlands' Farm-to-Table Standard https://www.sodacitynews.com/news/the20th-weather-autumn-gameday-forecast-columbia Soda City News en 2026-10-20T05:30:00.000Z Midlands Autumn Forecast: Crisp 54° Mornings, Sunny 75° Afternoons & Perfect Gameday Weather https://www.sodacitynews.com/news/the20th-entertainment-soda-city-arts-music-lineup Soda City News en 2026-10-20T05:10:00.000Z Main Street Cultural Corridor: Weekend Arts & Music Showcase Announces Fall Headliners https://www.sodacitynews.com/news/the20th-technology-usc-engineering-smart-grid-ai Soda City News en 2026-10-20T04:50:00.000Z USC Swearingen Engineering Center Launches Smart Grid AI Resiliency Project with Dominion https://www.sodacitynews.com/news/the20th-traffic-gervais-street-signal-timing-relief Soda City News en 2026-10-20T04:30:00.000Z Gervais Street Corridor & I-126 Signal Synchronization Cuts Morning Rush Delays by 18% https://www.sodacitynews.com/news/the20th-us-federal-reserve-interest-rate-stability Soda City News en 2026-10-20T03:50:00.000Z Federal Reserve Holds Benchmark Rates Steady as Housing Market Enters Fall Stabilization https://www.sodacitynews.com/news/the20th-world-transatlantic-energy-routes-stability Soda City News en 2026-10-20T03:30:00.000Z Transatlantic Energy Consortium Secures Stable Winter Supply Corridors https://www.sodacitynews.com/news/traffic-carolina-crossroads-flyover-ramp-closure-schedule Soda City News en 2026-09-30T19:28:36.717Z COMMUTER ALERT: Carolina Crossroads I-26 to I-20 Eastbound Overnight Ramp Closures Begin https://www.sodacitynews.com/news/traffic-gervais-street-bridge-rehabilitation-inspection Soda City News en 2026-09-30T19:06:36.717Z MIDLANDS COMMUTE: Gervais Street Bridge Structural Survey Closes Left Inbound Lane Thursday Morning https://www.sodacitynews.com/news/us-aviation-faa-air-traffic-controller-modernization Soda City News en 2026-09-30T18:56:36.717Z NATIONAL AIRLINES: FAA Deploys AI Radar Sequencing to Reduce Flight Delays Across Major Hubs https://www.sodacitynews.com/news/traffic-assembly-street-rail-corridor-grade-separation Soda City News en 2026-09-30T18:41:36.717Z DOWNTOWN INFRASTRUCTURE: Assembly Street Railroad Overpass Environmental Clearances Approved https://www.sodacitynews.com/news/traffic-i77-killian-road-smart-ramp-metering-launch Soda City News en 2026-09-30T18:16:36.717Z I-77 NORTHBOUND: Smart Ramp Metering Cameras Activated at Killian & Farrow Road On-Ramps https://www.sodacitynews.com/news/traffic-comet-transit-fleet-electric-bus-expansion Soda City News en 2026-09-30T17:56:36.717Z PUBLIC TRANSIT: The COMET Expands All-Electric Zero-Emission Bus Fleet Across Downtown Routes https://www.sodacitynews.com/news/the30th-scoop-oklahoma-volleyball-team-columbia-restaurant Soda City News en 2026-09-30T08:15:00.000Z SCOOP FIRST: Oklahoma Sooners Volleyball Team Arrives in Columbia Ahead of SEC Clash, Spotted Dining at Motor Supply Co. Bistro https://www.sodacitynews.com/news/the30th-gamecocks-saturday-football-master-preview Soda City News en 2026-09-30T07:45:00.000Z SATURDAY GAMEDAY HUB: Shane Beamer Retools Offense & Defensive Front Ahead of Williams-Brice Showdown https://www.sodacitynews.com/news/the30th-local-320m-green-tech-innovation-campus-richland Soda City News en 2026-09-30T07:20:00.000Z City of Columbia & Richland County Announce $320M Clean Tech Innovation Campus on I-77 Corridor https://www.sodacitynews.com/news/the30th-politics-650m-midlands-infrastructure-highway-bill Soda City News en 2026-09-30T06:50:00.000Z Statehouse Bipartisan Accord Reached on $650M Accelerated Midlands Highway & Malfunction Junction Fund https://www.sodacitynews.com/news/the30th-crime-sheriff-lott-violent-crime-drop-report Soda City News en 2026-09-30T06:30:00.000Z Sheriff Leon Lott & 5th Circuit Solicitor Release Crime Report: 22% Drop in Violent Offenses https://www.sodacitynews.com/news/the30th-food-motor-supply-bistro-culinary-review Soda City News en 2026-09-30T06:15:00.000Z Columbia Dining Spotlight: Why Motor Supply Co. Bistro Remains the Midlands' Farm-to-Table Standard https://www.sodacitynews.com/news/the30th-business-bullstreet-district-corporate-expansion Soda City News en 2026-09-30T05:50:00.000Z BullStreet District Growth Surge: Four Regional Headquarters & 280 Residential Lofts Break Ground https://www.sodacitynews.com/news/the30th-weather-autumn-gameday-forecast-columbia Soda City News en 2026-09-30T05:30:00.000Z Midlands Autumn Forecast: Crisp 54° Mornings, Sunny 75° Afternoons & Perfect Gameday Weather https://www.sodacitynews.com/news/the30th-entertainment-soda-city-arts-music-lineup Soda City News en 2026-09-30T05:10:00.000Z Main Street Cultural Corridor: Weekend Arts & Music Showcase Announces Fall Headliners https://www.sodacitynews.com/news/the30th-technology-usc-engineering-smart-grid-ai Soda City News en 2026-09-30T04:50:00.000Z USC Swearingen Engineering Center Launches Smart Grid AI Resiliency Project with Dominion https://www.sodacitynews.com/news/the30th-traffic-gervais-street-signal-timing-relief Soda City News en 2026-09-30T04:30:00.000Z Gervais Street Corridor & I-126 Signal Synchronization Cuts Morning Rush Delays by 18% https://www.sodacitynews.com/news/the30th-developments-riverfront-canal-promenade-phase-3 Soda City News en 2026-09-30T04:10:00.000Z Columbia Riverfront Canal & Park Promenade Expansion Phase 3 Advances to Final Permitting https://www.sodacitynews.com/news/the30th-us-federal-reserve-interest-rate-stability Soda City News en 2026-09-30T03:50:00.000Z Federal Reserve Holds Benchmark Rates Steady as Housing Market Enters Fall Stabilization https://www.sodacitynews.com/news/the30th-world-transatlantic-energy-routes-stability Soda City News en 2026-09-30T03:30:00.000Z Transatlantic Energy Consortium Secures Stable Winter Supply Corridors https://www.sodacitynews.com/news/the30th-editorial-matthew-davis-independent-journalism Soda City News en 2026-09-30T03:00:00.000Z PUBLISHER'S 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https://www.sodacitynews.com/news/us-medicare-prescription-drug-cost-caps-enacted Soda City News en 2026-09-30T18:28:36.717Z HEALTHCARE REFORM: Medicare Ten High-Cost Prescription Drug Price Caps Take Effect https://www.sodacitynews.com/news/video-broadcast-anchor-desk-investigative-briefing Soda City News en 2026-09-30T18:27:47.287Z INVESTIGATIVE REPORT: Lead Anchor Desk Special on the $650M Statehouse Infrastructure Bill https://www.sodacitynews.com/news/us-treasury-cyber-security-banking-protocols Soda City News en 2026-09-30T18:04:36.717Z FINANCIAL SECURITY: U.S. Treasury Imposes Quantum-Resistant Encryption Standards on Banks https://www.sodacitynews.com/news/us-national-parks-record-visitation-preservation-fund Soda City News en 2026-09-30T17:38:36.717Z PUBLIC LANDS: National Park Service Reports Record 330 Million Visitors as Great Outdoors Fund Renews https://www.sodacitynews.com/news/weather-canadian-high-pressure-autumn-chill-midlands Soda City News en 2026-09-30T19:39:47.287Z MIDLANDS FORECAST: Crisp Canadian Air Mass Delivers 52° Mornings & Ideal Fall Sunshine https://www.sodacitynews.com/news/weather-saturday-gamecock-football-kickoff-outlook Soda City News en 2026-09-30T19:15:47.287Z GAMEDAY METEOROLOGY: Perfect 72° Sunny Kickoff Forecasted for Saturday at Williams-Brice https://www.sodacitynews.com/news/weather-lake-murray-boating-water-levels-stable Soda City News en 2026-09-30T18:25:47.287Z LAKE MURRAY CONDITIONS: Normal Pool Elevation of 358 Feet & Calms Waters for Boaters https://www.sodacitynews.com/news/video-soda-city-market-main-street-street-level-walkthrough Soda City News en 2026-09-30T18:03:47.287Z STREET LEVEL 4K: Walking Tour of Soda City Market's 150+ Artisans and Food Trucks https://www.sodacitynews.com/news/weather-pollen-air-quality-index-clean-advisory Soda City News en 2026-09-30T17:59:47.287Z AIR QUALITY REPORT: Midlands Air Quality Index Scores 'Good' with Low Ragweed Pollen Counts https://www.sodacitynews.com/news/weather-atlantic-hurricane-basin-quiet-ridge Soda City News en 2026-09-30T18:49:47.287Z TROPICAL OUTLOOK: Strong Bermuda Ridge Deflects Tropical Waves Away from Carolina Coastlines https://www.sodacitynews.com/news/world-transatlantic-energy-pact-winter-stabilization Soda City News en 2026-09-30T19:18:36.717Z GLOBAL ENERGY: International Maritime Coalition Secures Crucial LNG Trade Routes https://www.sodacitynews.com/news/world-japan-bullet-train-maglev-speed-record Soda City News en 2026-09-30T18:54:36.717Z ASIA INNOVATION: Tokyo-Nagoya Superconducting Maglev Train Reaches 375 MPH in Milestone Test https://www.sodacitynews.com/news/world-eu-space-agency-climate-satellite-launch Soda City News en 2026-09-30T18:26:36.717Z SPACE EXPLORATION: European Space Agency Successfully Deploys Sentinel-7 Climate Monitoring Array https://www.sodacitynews.com/news/world-london-zero-emission-black-cab-mandate Soda City News en 2026-09-30T18:02:36.717Z EUROPEAN TRANSIT: London Mandates 100% Zero-Emission Electric Fleet for Iconic Black Taxis https://www.sodacitynews.com/news/market-guide-local-honey-artisan-bread-suppliers Soda City News en 2026-09-30T17:41:36.717Z LOCAL HARVEST: Farmstead Honey, Sourdough Breads & Congaree Heirlooms Featured Saturday https://www.sodacitynews.com/news/world-pacific-clean-ocean-plastics-cleanup-milestone Soda City News en 2026-09-30T17:36:36.717Z ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE: Great Pacific Garbage Patch Recovery System Removes 10 Millionth Pound