• The Governor’s office
• State and local law enforcement agencies
• SC highway patrol
• And the National Weather Service

Thursday’s game

• Traffic staff, law enforcement, security, and other game day operations will be functioning as normal.
• Saturday tickets will be honored for Thursday’s game.
• Tickets will not be refunded and fans are encouraged to resell any unused tickets.
• The SC State Television Network announced the SEC Network will televise the game.

Hurricane Ian updates

• School closures are being assessed and announcements will be made if necessary.
• South Carolinians should prepare for bad weather.
• Stay tuned to verified sources for more information to come.

Local sources to follow:

• South Carolina Emergency Management Division
• National Weather Service
• WLTX Hurricane Central

• Bass Guitar Workshop | Wed., Sept. 28 | 6-8 p.m. | NoMa Warehouse, 2222 Sumter St. | Free | All players of all levels are welcome to join.
• The Supper Club At Chayz Lounge | Wed., Sept. 28 | 6-9 p.m. | Chayz Lounge, 607 Meeting St., West Columbia | $20 | Each week you will experience a symphony of flavors and artistry, lovingly prepared with exceptional flair by Chef Augusta and her talented team. 🎷

• The Contemporaries present Beer and Brats on Boyd Plaza | Thurs., Sept. 29 | 5:30-8:30 p.m. | Columbia Museum of Art, 1515 Main St. | Enjoy a family-friendly event with German music, cuisine, art, and beer. 🍻
• Nephron Career Fair | Thurs., Sept. 29 | 3-7 p.m. | Nephron Pharmaceuticals Corporation, 4500 12th Street Extension, West Columbia | Free | Discover the career that is right for you at the Nephron Pharmaceuticals Career Fair. 💼
• Pasta & Wine Night at Molto Vino with Dorsia Pasta Co. | Thurs., Sept. 29 | 5 p.m. | Molto Vino, 4605 Forest Dr., Ste 6| $6-$13 | Join in on handmade pasta and a wine tasting with friends. 🍷

• Lower Saluda Craft BeerFest | Fri., Sept. 30 | 6 p.m. | 5605 Bush River Rd. | $35 | Taste more than 25 unique craft beers, enjoy live music, and take home a commemorative tasting glass. 🍺

• Jam Room Music Festival 2022 | Sat., Oct. 1 | 12 a.m.-10 p.m. | Downtown Columbia, 1400 Block | Free | The Jam Room Music Festival returns to Columbia’s Main Street for the first time since 2019 headlined by Sun Ra Arkestra, Clap Your Hands Say Yeah, and Titus Andronicus. 🎶
• The Rocky Horror Show | Sat., Oct. 1 | 8-10 p.m. | Trustus Theatre, 520 Lady St. | $28-$75 | The Rocky Horror Show returns to the Thigpen Main Stage just in time for Halloween.
• Old McCaskill’s Fall Family Farm Day | Sat., Oct. 1 | 10 a.m.-5 p.m. | Old McCaskill’s Farm, 377 Cantey Ln., Rembert | $5 (free for children under 2) | Bring the whole family and enjoy live music, farm fresh concessions, and farm fun including a hay ride, pumpkin patch, games, mills, and more.*

• 74º | Mostly cloudy | 0% chance of rain ☁️

• A housing complex currently under construction near UofSC called Sawyer on Lincoln (919 Catawba St.) is opening a leasing office. The office will be built as a model apartment on the 900 block of Harden Street. Though not referred to as student housing, students are expected to be the main tenants. 🏢 (The Post and Courier)

• The Palmetto Peanut Boil is returning to Devine Street on Sat., Oct. 8 to celebrate the boiled peanut. Sample recipes + watch teams compete for the Best Boiled Peanut in SC title. 100% of proceeds from the event will go toward Columbia Animal Services and the Animal Mission’s spay and neuter program. 🥜

• JerryFest’s music lineup has been released. The Five Points Association announced the musical lineup, vendors, and food. Attend the free Grateful Dead celebration happening this Sun., Oct. 2 from 2-10 p.m. To get excited about this weekend, check out this Grateful Dead Spotify Playlist. 🧸 (Cola Daily)

• Savage Craft Ale Work’s first Oktoberfest will take place this Sat., Oct. 2 from 12-11 p.m. The West Columbia brewery (430 Center St.) will offer traditional German food, live music, new beer releases, and friendly competitions. 🍻

• West Columbia is hosting its 6th Annual Fall Back Fest which will take place on Fri., Nov. 4 from 5:30-9:30 p.m., along the 100 Block of State Street. Guests can expect local artists painting temporary murals on the street, live music, shopping, dining, and sipping as businesses stay open late. 🗓

• $15,400. The amount The South Carolina State Historic Preservation Office gave to Main Street South Carolina. The grant fund will go toward creating a new historic preservation series set to educate local governments, boards of architectural review, and organizations that take interest in preserving historic commercial districts. 🏚 (MASC)

• The Gamecocks will play the Kentucky Wildcats (an SEC opponent) on Sat., Oct. 8. The game time has been set for a 7:30 p.m. kick-off and will be televised on the SEC Network. Due to the weather for the SC State game, this will be The Gamecock’s third night game in a row. 🏈

• The annual Alzheimer’s Association Walk to End Alzheimer’s will take place on Sat., Oct. 8 at Segra Park (1640 Freed St.). Registration is free, but the Alzheimer’s Association has a goal of raising $250,000 that will go toward providing support for treatments, prevention, and a cure. 👟

• While we can’t extend our youth, we can age healthy. The key? Embrace preventative care. Hear from Prisma Health geriatrician Margaret Matthews, MD, PhD, about how to “live long and die short.” *

• Skip the meal hassle with Sunbasket, a meal kit delivery service that makes healthy eating beyond easy. Sunbasket offers 10 different meal plans that work for those with dietary preferences and specific restrictions (think: paleo, gluten-free, veg, diabetes-friendly + more). Bonus: Sign up for $100 off your first four deliveries. 🥕 *

• Woof woof. That’s the sound of your pup asking what they’re going to be for Halloween this year. Our ideas: Sherlock Holmes, a professional chef, a fluffy lion, Oscar the Grouch, or a taco. Cats can get in on the fun too, as a “Meowbucks” barista, a slice of bread, or a sophisticated Parisian. 🎃 *

• Red sauce
• Mozzarella
• Chicken
• Banana peppers
• Bacon
• Spinach
• Olives
• and (of course) a sprinkle of lentils