Columbia is the capital of the state of South Carolina and the seat of Richland County. Part of the city is in Lexington County. It was founded in 1786 specifically to be the state capital. There were two suggestions for the name of the city: Washington and Columbia, which is a historical and poetic name for the U.S. Columbia won the state senate vote 11 votes to 7.
Regular Blogs
Mel presents real estate listings and housing market information about Greater Columbia, Chapin, Irmo, Lexington and Lake Murray.
http://melcoker.blogspot.com/
A local movement to provide fair and clean foodways is behind this blog, and discussions here involve workshops, potlucks, and other upcoming events.
http://www.slowfoodcolumbia.org/
Entries here about various places to go in order to shop or eat as well as what you might want to buy while visiting or living in Columbia.
http://theshoptart.com/
