re: Is Columbia SC a nice city?

I've enjoyed the place the different times I've been there over the years. I have generally stayed close to or on campus. Have stayed in West Columbia, too. I was at a conference there when 911 occurred and right after this random homicide occurred which was a topic of discussion but random crimes like this can happen anywhere. LINK. I don't remember Five Points as being bad and I enjoyed going there as well.

I have never been to a sporting event there, though.