Columbia is the capital city of South Carolina and an ideal home for college students, families, and retirees looking for a warm climate, outdoor recreation, rich Southern history and culture, jobs in the health care industry, or unique cuisine. read more
Charleston May Have Been SC’s First Capital, But Columbia Will Be Its Last Sure, technically, Charleston was the first state capital of South Carolina. But that all changed in 1786, when the Assembly voted to move it to Columbia because of its centralized location. read more