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Fall weather forecast in Columbia for 2022
Fall on Main Street
Fall at the corner of Main and Gervais Streets. | Photo by COLAtoday
Don’t let the weather this week fool you, tomorrow is the first day of fall. The expected high of 98° on Thursday followed by a ~20° drop in temperature Friday sums up the weather in the Soda City for you.

Here’s what you can expect this fall in Cola based on predictions from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s Climate Prediction Center + The National Weather Service.

🌡️ Temperature

Think warm. Expect to see warmer-than-normal temperatures across much of the United States — and Columbia is no exception. There’s a 40-50% chance of temps being hotter than usual in the area. Usually, Cola averages highs of 84.8° in September, 75.8° in October, 66.7° in November, and 57.8° in December.

🌨️ Precipitation

Precipitation trends are expected to lean below average through December. Usually, Cola averages 3.94 inches of rain in September, 2.89 inches in October, 2.88 inches in November, and 3.38 in December.

⌛ Drought

No drought is currently present in Columbia with the chances of drought unlikely in the upcoming months.

If you’re looking for ways to welcome in fall weather, plan to attend these upcoming, local fall events:
  • ColaJazz Fest | Sat., Sept. 24-Sun., Sept. 25 | 6-10 p.m. | South Carolina State Museum + Hampton Preston Mansion and Gardens |$50-$85 🎶
  • The Irmo Okra Strut Festival | Fri., Sept 23-Sat., Sept. 24 | 9 a.m.-10 p.m. | Irmo Community Park, 7473 Church St., Irmo | Free 🌿
  • Cayce Fall Fest | Sat., Oct. 1 | Granby Gardens Park, 1800 12th St., Cayce | 12-6 p.m. | Free 🍂
  • Jam Room Music Festival | Sat., Oct. 1 | 12-10 p.m. | 1400 Block of Main Street | Free 🎵
  • Jerryfest | Sun., Oct 2 | 2-10 p.m. | Harden Street Parking lot in Five Points | Free
  • Rosewood Art and Music Festival | Sat., Oct. 15 | 11 a.m.-6 p.m. | 901 S Holly St. | Free 🎨
  • Famously Hot SC Pride | Sat., Oct. 15 | 6 p.m. | Corner of Lady + Main Streets | Free
  • Annual Autumn Faire | Sat. Nov. 5 | 11 a.m.-4 p.m. | The Historic Robert Mills House, 1616 Blanding St. | Free
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    Today
    • The Supper Club At Chayz Lounge | Wed., Sept. 21 | 6-9 p.m. | Chayz Lounge, 607 Meeting St. | $20 | Experience a symphony of flavors and artistry, lovingly prepared with flair by Chef Augusta and her talented team.
    Thursday
    • Garden Asana | Thurs., Sept. 22 | 8:15-9 a.m. | Gardener’s Outpost, 1211 Franklin St. | $15 | Join in on breath-centric in-person yoga. 🍀
    • Postnatal Yoga | Thurs., Sept. 22 | 9-10 a.m. | Rooted in Wellbeing, 141 S Shandon Ste., Suite F | $15 | Postnatal Yoga gives moms the opportunity to feel both physically and mentally supported by the community.
    Friday
    • Steel Hands Brewing Oktoberfest | Fri., Sept. 23 | 12-11 p.m. | Steel Hands Brewing, 2350 Foreman St., Cayce | Free | Celebrate Oktoberfest with authentic German music, contests, a menu of Oktoberfest-themed delights + its new Festbier beer on tap. 🍺
    • Pitchy Woman | Fri., Sept. 23 | 8:30-10 a.m. | femme x COLUMBIA, 1501 Richland St. | Donations accepted | Practice your elevator speech, present a new concept you are testing, and get feedback.
    Saturday
    • COLAughs Comedy @ NoMa Warehouse | Sat., Sept. 24 | 8 p.m. | NoMa Warehouse, 2222 Sumter St. | $15.50 | Jas Gill from Greenville, headlines COLAughs at NoMa Warehouse and features Melanie Goldey + Shaine Laine.
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    Fashion refresh made easy with Clothes Mentor’s Personal Shopper
    Wide shot of picks from the Personal Shopper
    DYK? You can get hand-picked brand name pieces (from brands like Madewell, Anthropologie, Dooney and Burke, and more) from a Personal Shopper at Clothes Mentor. | Photo by the COLAtoday team
    Hey, COLA — Michaela here. 👋 I recently stopped by Clothes Mentor to get a wardrobe refresh for the fall season (which officially starts tomorrow). As fun as shopping is, it can sometimes be overwhelming with so many options to choose from — so I opted to try the Personal Shopper option, which puts it on Clothes Mentor’s fashion experts to pre-select an array of clothing items based on your answers to a quiz.

    I’m excited to show you how they did:

    What we tried (with pricing):

    A few days before heading to the store, I took a Personal Shopper Quiz (it takes less than ~60 seconds) to answer questions describing my style, explaining what kind of clothing I was looking for, and to let the shopper know my sizes.

    The Personal Shopper option — which is free — made such a difference. When I got to the store, the dressing room was filled with really cute pieces that fit my style to a tee. My personal shopper, Katie, did a great job using my feedback in the quiz to pick pieces that were just what I was looking for.

    Want to see what I purchased? Keep reading to see how Clothes Mentor got me ready for fall.*
    LET’S TRY ON SOME CLOTHES
    Weather
    • 94º | Sunny | 5% chance of rain
    Sports
    • The kickoff time for the Gamecocks matchup against SC State on Sat., Oct. 1 is set for 12 p.m. This will be the third all-time meeting between the school that’s located just over 40 miles away in Orangeburg. The game will be televised on the SEC Network or you can grab tickets to watch it in Williams-Brice here. 🏈 (ESPN)
    Edu
    • Fairfield County schools will soon break ground on a new affordable housing rental community built just for teachers. District Superintendent J.R. Green told the Post and Courier that he hopes the Fairfield Teacher Village could become a model for rural communities in SC and beyond. 🏠 (The Post and Courier)
    Arts
    • Columbia artist Ron Hagell is leading an effort to turn an empty building in the Rosewood neighborhood into an affordable working space for artists and a place for exhibits + special events. The Gemini Arts organization hopes to renovate the building at 2847 Commerce Dr., near City Roots, and hosted local artists for their input last Sunday. 🎨 (The Post and Courier)
    Concert
    • The SC Philharmonic will host Philtober Fest on Sat., Oct. 8 from 4-7 p.m. on the new outdoor stage on the Assembly Street side of the Koger Center for the Arts. The free concert features Boomtown Trio, The Wolfman String Band, and the Flying Js. Philtober Fest is a celebration of the opening of the SC Philharmonic’s 2022-2023 Masterworks Series.
    Eat
    • Tickets are on sale for the third annual Bubble Q 22 — a BBQ and Champagne party at City Roots hosted by FT2 Productions. Chef Kristian Niemi will be grilling + smoking food to pair with over 30 different types of Champagne. Plus, there will be tastings from Kristian’s upcoming Vista restaurant, Dragon Room.
    Drink
    • There are less than 300 tickets remaining (VIP is sold out) for the Great American Whiskey Fair happening on Fri., Oct. 7 at 701 Whaley. Your ticket includes a tasting glass, access to taste all of the whiskeys, and a BBQ dinner hosted by Griffin Chophouse + Honey River Catering.
    Health
    • The Diabetes Action Council of South Carolina is hosting a Wellness Walk at Segra Park on Saturday morning. The free walk, which raises awareness about prediabetes, diabetes, and the importance of physical activity, begins at 9 a.m. Registration information can be found here.
    • Cancer in children is rare — however, it is still the leading cause of death by disease past infancy in the US. Prisma Health pediatric oncologist Stuart Cramer, DO, answers questions + explains what you should know about childhood cancer and sickle cell disease.*
    Kids
    • Baby Shark dooooo do, dooooo do, doo-do…you know the rest, is bringing its live Christmas Show to the Township Auditorium on Tues., Dec. 13th. Tickets for “Baby Shark Live!: The Christmas Show” go on sale this Friday at 10 a.m.
    Finance

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    Here comes the sign

    WECO sign removal
    WECO Sign removal
    Flagship Sign Fabrication removed the sign to be refurbished with new lights added. | Photo by COLAtoday
    On Tuesday morning, local sign company Flagship Signs removed the WECO sign (along with the pool balls) to be refurbished. For the next six to eight weeks expect to see a temporary sign that reads “I’ll be back.”

    Sparks flew as the crew removed the rusted bolts with a torch shortly before it was lifted off by a crane. A small crowd gathered to watch and held their collective breath as the sign slowly made its way to the ground.

    Once repairs are complete, Riggs Partners and the City of West Columbia will host a ceremony + light up the new sign featuring new LED lights, updated verbiage, and a polished new look.
    THE WRAP
    Today’s issue was written by David.

    Editor’s pick: When I got married in April, Life Raft Treats out of Charleston created a special 6-foot ice cream sub sandwich for our wedding cake. Owner, Cynthia Wong, a six-time James Beard Foundation Award, reinvents items like chicken wings and peaches and creates delicious ice cream art. This weekend they’ll be at Soda City Market, so be sure to stop in and grab some “not fried chicken.”

    Missed yesterday’s newsletter? Read our guide to parking in Cola, here.
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