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Columbia is the capital of South Carolina. As of the 2000 census, it has a population of 116,278. It is the county seat of Richland County. The estimated population for the then two-county metropolitan area was 516,251 in 1999. In June 2003 the United States Census Bureau added four more counties to Greater Columbia's standard metropolitan statistical area. Using July 2002 estimates for all six counties (Richland, Lexington, Kershaw, Fairfield, Calhoun, and Saluda) leads to a metro area population of 664,229.
Columbia is home to the main campus of the University of South Carolina and the Fighting Gamecocks. Fort Jackson is the largest United States Army Initial Entry (basic) training base and is located east of the city.
Columbia is also home to the Capital City Bombers minor league baseballBaseball Part of the History of baseball series. Minor leagues are baseball leagues which are at a lower pay level and play in smaller cities and towns than do Major League Baseball. In North America, most but not all of the minor leagues are under the co team and the Columbia Inferno of the East Coast Hockey League.
Columbia's daily newspaper is The StateThis article is about the South Carolina newspaper; The State is also the name of a 1990s television series. The State is the daily newspaper of Columbia, South Carolina, which is distributed in most of the 46 counties within South Carolina. The newspaper. The city and its surroundings are served by Columbia Metropolitan AirportColumbia Metropolitan Airport is the main airport for Columbia, South Carolina, located in the suburb of West Columbia. Its IATA Airport Code is CAE. Historically, the airport served as the primary training site for crews learning to fly the US Army Air F.
On February 17February 17 is the 48th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. There are 317 days remaining (318 in leap years). Events 197 Battle of Lugdunum, Roman Emperor Septimius Severus defeats his rival Clodius Albinus, securing full control over the Roman Emp, 18651865 is a common year starting on Sunday. Events January 31 American Civil War: Confederate General Robert E. Lee becomes general-in-chief. February 17 American Civil War: Columbia, South Carolina burns as Confederate forces flee from advancing Union forc during the American Civil WarThe American Civil War was fought in the United States from 1861 until 1865 between the northern states, popularly referred to as "the U. the Union," " the North," or "the Yankees"; and the seceding southern states, commonly referred to as "the Confederat, much of Columbia was burned by Union troops under the command of General William Tecumseh ShermanWilliam Tecumseh Sherman ( February 8, 1820 February 14, 1891) was an American soldier, businessman, writer, and General for the Union forces in the American Civil War, best known for his capture of Atlanta, Georgia, and his March to the Sea (from Atlanta. The destruction occurred even though the handful of Confederate forces defending the city had already surrendered.
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