Columbia

Midlands

Embassy Suites Hotes features a beautiful seven-story atrium with sparkling water fountain and foliage. We are an all-suite hotel conveniently located near downtown Columbia, I-20, I-77, I-26, Riverbanks Zoo & Botanical Gardens, the State Capitol,... Read More

Columbia

Midlands

Benedict Institute, founded in 1870 to educate ministers and teachers, offered courses from the primary to the collegiate level. It became Benedict College in 1894. The school is named for Stephen Benedict, an abolitionist from Rhode Island who left... Read More

Columbia

Midlands

The First Presbyterian Church organized a Sabbath School for African-Americans in 1838, which led to the establishment of a separate congregation for African-American members. The Sunday school built for this congregation on Sumter Street was burned by... Read More

Columbia

Midlands

The Rockaway Burger, a hamburger covered with pimento cheese, is more than a big hit at this restaurant, it is a one of a kind treasure with the locals. If pimento cheese isn't for you, try the other variety of cheeseburgers, like blue cheese, the... Read More

Columbia

Midlands

Live music and Lowcountry shrimp will be the highlight of the second annual Spring Shrimp Boil. The entertainment lineup includes: J'Ouvert Steel Drum band, Natural Mystic, The Papa String Band and Reggae Infinity. Read More

Columbia

Midlands

Thirsty Fellow Pizzeria and Pub is the brainchild of Willie Durkin, known for his previous establishments: Shannon's, Sneakers, and Durkin's. Willie went in search of the perfect pie and found it in Charlotte. Thirsty Fellow Pizzeria and PubPeter... Read More