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Country hospitality--that friendly "front porch" feeling that invites you to come inside and warm by the fire. Close to Fort Jackson, Williams-Brice Stadium, USC Campus, State Capitol and downtown Columbia. All rooms have free high-speed Internet... Read More

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The Presbyterians organized their first congregation in Columbia in 1795. The present church, the second on this site, was completed c. 1854 and survived the “Burning of Columbia,” while others in the downtown area didn’t. It is a fine example of early... Read More

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Bishop John England first established St. Peter's parish in 1821. The first church building, designed by Robert Mills, was demolished and replaced in 1902 by the current structure. Designed by Frank P. Milburn, architect of the State House Dome, the... Read More

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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

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Restaurant week is an eleven-day celebration of South Carolina cuisine at hundreds of participating restaurants across South Carolina From fine to casual dining, participating restaurants will feature special menus items, promotions and discounts.... Read More

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The South Carolina State Fair will usher in the holiday season with its first drive-through light show, Carolina Lights, Dec. 7-28, at the South Carolina State Fairgrounds. The drive-through light experience will feature more than 100 individual LED... Read More