Columbia's nickname is 'Famously Hot' for a reason - with 80+ days above 90° and humidity pushing the heat index past 105°.

By Brent Downing

Brent Downing and The Downing Group are a top-producing real estate team serving the Columbia and Lake Murray markets, bringing more than 30 years of collective experience to every client they serve.

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Columbia’s nickname is ‘Famously Hot’ for a reason - with 80+ days above 90° and humidity pushing the heat index past 105°. Before moving here, discover 7 insider realities locals wish they knew. Discover why traffic patterns make or break your commute, which dining districts are worth the drive, and how to navigate a city split between walkable historic neighborhoods and suburban lake living

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CHAPTERS ►
00:00 - Famously Hot’
00:45 - How USC Students Change Everything
04:30 - Urban Core vs. Suburbs
07:15 - Food Revolution
10:40 - Malfunction Junction
12:25 - Lake Murray & Rivers
15:40 - The Festival Rhythm

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