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2026 Riverbanks Zoo Christmas Lights: Wild Lights: Dates, Prices, and Info

October 12, 2026October 12, 2026

Want to see the Christmas lights at the zoo in Columbia, SC? The Christmas lights at Columbia’s zoo, previously called the Lights Before Christmas at Riverbanks are now officially called …

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Categories Columbia Things to Do

Riverbanks Boo at the Zoo in Columbia, SC: What to Expect (2026 Update)

September 29, 2026

Riverbanks Zoo’s Boo at the Zoo in Columbia, SC is one of the city’s best Halloween events and one of the zoo’s biggest events of the year. Boo at the …

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Categories Columbia Things to Do

Halls Chophouse Columbia, SC: Worth it Even if You Skip the Steak

June 24, 2026

Halls Chophouse is without a doubt one of Columbia’s best fine dining restaurants, and it’s certainly the best steakhouse in Columbia, SC. Located in the heart of the capital city, …

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Categories Columbia Food and Drinks

Why is June 28 Carolina Day? History and Significance

June 24, 2026June 23, 2026

Did you know that June 28 is Carolina Day? Better yet, even if you did know that June 28 is Carolina Day, do you know what it commemorates? In this …

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Categories South Carolina History

Battle of Sullivan’s Island: The Patriot Victory That Made South Carolina the Palmetto State

June 24, 2026June 23, 2026

The Battle of Sullivan’s Island, fought on the island of the same name outside Charleston, South Carolina, was one of the most important and most decisive patriot victories in the …

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Categories South Carolina History

South Carolina Flag: That’s No Moon, or is it?

June 23, 2026

You probably recognize the South Carolina flag. A dark, almost royal blue, with a palmetto tree in the center and a crescent moon in the corner, almost like the perfect …

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Categories South Carolina History

Finlay Fridays 2026 Finlay Park Concert Schedule & What to Expect

June 23, 2026

If you’re a long-time Columbia resident, you probably remember regular concerts, events, and even big music festivals in the Soda City’s downtown Finlay Park before it fell into disrepair. After …

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About SC Explorer

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Hey ya'll! My name is Adam McConnaughhay, a Columbia, SC native. After a decade abroad in Cartagena in the country of Colombia (learn about it at my other site CartagenaExplorer.com), I returned to my hometown in 2022. I started this site to share all there is to explore in the great state of South Carolina.

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