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2016’s 20 Under 40: Kelsey Meyer, Influence & Co.

20 Under 40 Kelsey Meyer Co-Founder and President, Influence & Co. Age: 27 Job description: As the president and cofounder of Influence & Co., I manage all of...

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2016’s 20 Under 40: Matt McCormick, Columbia Chamber of Commerce

20 Under 40 Matt McCormick President, Columbia Chamber of CommerceAge: 39 Job description:Oversee the day to day operations of the organization. Hometown: Rockwall, Texas. Years lived in Columbia:...

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As You Wish

Parenting advice courtesy of “The Princess Bride” Because I am both lazy and an opportunistic multi-tasker, I like to work on my parenting skills while doing something decidedly...

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Like a Rolling Stone

Thinking about arthritis conjures up images of crooked old-timers with knobbled knuckles who rock back and forth on the front porch and predict the timing of the next...

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Home {away from home} for the Holidays

Tis the season to be jolly. The songs on the radio have switched over, and we’re all finding ourselves singing “I’ll Be Home for Christmas,” and “I’m Dreaming...

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Route Review

More than a year into a strategic rerouting of the bus system, is Columbia better served by COMO Connect? Like so many other fall mornings, this one was...

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Serving Streetside

Food trucks offer a creative experience for owners and customers alike. I’m a fan of a good sandwich — kind of partial to a Monte Cristo, sprinkled with...

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Chasing Spaces

How should Columbia address the downtown parking problem? Parking in downtown Columbia can often feel like trying to fit a square peg in a round hole. “No matter...

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Bridge Work Ahead

I-70 bridge work takes a non-traditional approach. Eighty thousand vehicles travel through Columbia on I-70 each day, and many of those travelers use the highway as a city...

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Wheels in Motion

In 2015, many Columbia dealerships changed hands. What does that mean for the local auto industry? It’s been a year of worst-kept secrets. In 2015, the Columbia auto...