CITY SERVICES Columbia is the state capital and largest city in the State of South Carolina. The name Columbia was a poetic term for the Americas derived from Christopher Columbus. BUSINESS The historic Gervais Street Bridge was constructed from 1926-1928 and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
The most common causes of coughing blood are bronchitis, lung cancer, pneumonia, tuberculosis, lung abscess, bronchiectasis (inflammation of the airways), and pulmonary embolism (blockage of the main lung artery).
Other causes of a dry cough include: 1  Side-effect of medication â some medicines, particularly those for high blood pressure, can result in a dry cough. 2  Psychological conditions â this is when coughing has become a habit. 3  Nerves and stress â many people cough when they are in a stressful situation.