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Photostory: Columbia County kicks off holidays with Christmas tree lighting

Kelsey Dorner, Addie Dorner and Lainey Dorner were all smiles posing for photos at the Columbia County Christmas tree lighting on Thursday, Dec. 4. Staff photo by Stephanie Hill

Kelsey Dorner, Addie Dorner and Lainey Dorner were all smiles posing for photos at the Columbia County Christmas tree lighting on Thursday, Dec. 4. Staff photo by Stephanie Hill

Date: December 05, 2025
By Stephanie Hill

Columbia County held its Christmas tree lighting on Thursday, Dec. 4 at Evans Towne Center Park as part of the Christmas in Columbia County event. The event featured a variety of vendors to shop, food vendors, ice skating at Evans on Ice and photos with the Grinch and Santa Claus.

The Grinch had a good time meeting kids at the Christmas in Columbia County event prior to the tree lighting on Thursday, Dec. 4. Staff photo by Stephanie Hill
The Grinch had a good time meeting kids at the Christmas in Columbia County event prior to the tree lighting on Thursday, Dec. 4. Staff photo by Stephanie Hill
Kids of all ages had fun playing in artificial snow at the Columbia County Christmas tree lighting. Staff photo by Stephanie Hill
Families were all smiles as they posed for photos in giant ornaments at the Evans Towne Center Park. Staff photo by Stephanie Hill
Families were all smiles as they posed for photos in giant ornaments at the Evans Towne Center Park. Staff photo by Stephanie Hill
Families were all smiles as they posed for photos in giant ornaments at the Evans Towne Center Park. Staff photo by Stephanie Hill
Families were all smiles as they posed for photos in giant ornaments at the Evans Towne Center Park. Staff photo by Stephanie Hill
Kids posed in ornaments for pictures for their family members at Evans Towne Center Park. Staff photo by Stephanie Hill
Kids posed in ornaments for pictures for their family members at Evans Towne Center Park. Staff photo by Stephanie Hill
A large crowd came out to the 2025 Columbia County Christmas tree lighting on Thursday, Dec. 4.
A large crowd came out to the 2025 Columbia County Christmas tree lighting on Thursday, Dec. 4.
The Grinch greeted kids at the Columbia County Christmas tree lighting on Thursday, Dec. 4. Staff photo by Stephanie Hill
The Grinch greeted kids at the Columbia County Christmas tree lighting on Thursday, Dec. 4. Staff photo by Stephanie Hill
Santa and Mrs. Claus made an appearance at the Columbia County Christmas tree lighting. Staff photo by Stephanie Hill
Santa and Mrs. Claus made an appearance at the Columbia County Christmas tree lighting. Staff photo by Stephanie Hill
Columbia County held its Christmas tree lighting on Thursday, Dec. 4. Staff photo by Stephanie Hill
Columbia County held its Christmas tree lighting on Thursday, Dec. 4. Staff photo by Stephanie Hill
Columbia County held its Christmas tree lighting on Thursday, Dec. 4. Staff photo by Stephanie Hill
Columbia County held its Christmas tree lighting on Thursday, Dec. 4. Staff photo by Stephanie Hill
Patrons took to Evans on Ice prior to the Columbia County Christmas tree lighting. Staff photo by Stephanie Hill
Patrons took to Evans on Ice prior to the Columbia County Christmas tree lighting. Staff photo by Stephanie Hill
Community members browsed the different booths at the Christmas in Columbia County event on Thursday, Dec. 4. Staff photo by Stephanie Hill
Community members browsed the different booths at the Christmas in Columbia County event on Thursday, Dec. 4. Staff photo by Stephanie Hill
Community members browsed the different booths at the Christmas in Columbia County event on Thursday, Dec. 4. Staff photo by Stephanie Hill
Community members browsed the different booths at the Christmas in Columbia County event on Thursday, Dec. 4. Staff photo by Stephanie Hill
Community members browsed the different booths at the Christmas in Columbia County event on Thursday, Dec. 4. Staff photo by Stephanie Hill
Community members browsed the different booths at the Christmas in Columbia County event on Thursday, Dec. 4. Staff photo by Stephanie Hill
Columbia County held its annual Christmas tree lighting on Thursday, Nov. 4. Video by Stephanie Hill
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The Author

Stephanie Hill has been a journalist for over 10 years. She is a graduate of Greenbrier High School, graduated from Augusta University with a degree in journalism, and graduated from the University of South Carolina with a Masters in Mass Communication. She has previously worked at The Panola Watchman in Carthage, Texas, The White County News in Cleveland, Georgia, and The Aiken Standard in Aiken, S.C. She has experience covering cities, education, crime, and lifestyle reporting. She covers Columbia County government and the cities of Harlem and Grovetown. She has won multiple awards for her writing and photos.

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