Get ready to sweat 💧

Orangetheory Fitness partners with Aliyah Boston

You can try the new Shot Clock workout tomorrow. | Photo by COLAtoday team

Orangetheory offered a Name, Image, Likeness (NIL) deal to Gamecock legend, 2022 Women’s NCAA Tournament National Champion, Most Outstanding Player, and National Player of the Year, Aliyah Boston.

Part of the deal entailed designing a custom collaborative workout to share with Orangetheory members across the nation. It infuses Aliyah’s athletic training regimen with a one-hour Orangetheory-based workout focused on endurance, strength, and power.

To celebrate the collaboration, COLAtoday was invited to break a sweat alongside Aliyah + try the new “Shot Clock” workout in Orangetheory’s newest studio location (940 Harden St.) which opened last Monday.

Welcome Aliyah Boston Organetheory — Organetheory welcomed Aliyah Boston with a chalkboard sign.

Introducing, the “Shot Clock” workout.

🍊 Orangetheory workouts use heart rate-based interval training so you can get real-time results as they’re displayed throughout the studio.
🍊 Jog, run, and sprint on the treadmill in time intervals, switching when your Orangetheory coach calls out the next phase.
🍊 In between treadmill intervals, hop on the rowing machine that uses water resistance for endurance + speed.
🍊 Perform agility-style + weight-resistant workouts on the weight floor that Aliyah is familiar with — think quick feet, jumping over a lateral line, and weighted medicine ball handoffs. Take a peek into the workout here.

Try the new workout for yourself as it’s released nationally for the first time tomorrow — psst, your first class is free — and we recommend booking a class in Columbia’s newest studio.

Keep up with Aliyah as she continues to break records on the court. During Monday night’s season opener (and 101-31 victory against East Tennessee State), Aliyah had the 61st double-double of her career and finished with 11 points and 11 rebounds in 20 minutes.

Grab tickets to the next Gamecock Women’s Basketball home game against Clemson happening on Thurs., Nov. 17 at 7 p.m.

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Wednesday, Nov. 9

Art Show at Irmo Library | Wednesday, Nov. 9-Friday, Nov. 25 | 8:30 a.m.-8 p.m. | Irmo Branch Library, 6251 St Andrews Rd., Columbia | Free | Library patrons will have the opportunity to vote for The People’s Choice Award and most pieces will be available for sale with 10 percent of each sale going to the “Friends” to help with library projects.

Thursday, Nov. 10

Devine Night Out | Thursday, Nov. 10 | 5-8 p.m. | Gardener’s Outpost, 709 Woodrow St, Columbia | Free | Join Devine Street for a night of shopping, dining, and socializing.
Herb Kokedama Workshop | Thursday, Nov. 10 | 6:30-8 p.m. | Gardener’s Outpost Cottontown, 1211 Franklin St, Columbia | $25 | Nothing beats readily accessible fresh herbs, especially during the busy holiday season.

Friday, Nov. 11

Arts & Draughts | Friday, Nov. 11 | 7-11 p.m. | Columbia Museum of Art, 1515 Main St, Columbia | Enjoy beer from The Whig, live music, DIY art projects, scavenger hunts, unique perspective tours, and a variety of food vendors.
Disney Junior Live On Tour: Costume Palooza | Friday, Nov. 11 | 6 p.m. | The Township Auditorium, 1703 Taylor St, Columbia | $33-$63 | Take your kids to see some of their favorites and heroes.
Veteran’s Day at the CMA | Friday, Nov. 11 | 10 a.m.-5 p.m. | Columbia Museum of Art, 1515 Main St, Columbia | Free | In honor of Veterans Day, the CMA invites military veterans, active-duty military, service members, and their immediate family members to enjoy free admission.

Saturday, Nov. 12

2022 Christmas Craft Show & Holiday Market @ The SC State Farmers Market | Saturday, Nov. 12-Sunday, Nov. 13 | 9 a.m.-4 p.m. | South Carolina State, Farmers Market, 3483 Charleston Hwy, West, Columbia | Free | Shop over 150 crafters and vendors from all over the Midlands.
Bloom: An Event for New & Expecting Moms | Saturday, Nov. 12 | 9 a.m.-1 p.m. | Segra Park, 1640 Freed St., Columbia | $25-$75 | Every guest with a swag bag ticket will leave with a tote bag filled with items for mom and baby, enjoy catered brunch, meet + chat with other moms, receive introductions to local experts, and more.*

Sunday, Nov. 13

Big Band Legacy: Evolution of the Jazz Orchestra | Sunday, Nov. 13 | 7:30-9:30 p.m. | West Beach Conference Center, 2 Shipwatch Rd., Kiawah Island | $35 | Join the Charleston Jazz Orchestra as they present a musical timeline of the evolution of jazz orchestra with Big Band Legacy.*

Wednesday, Nov. 16

Donatello, Leonardo, Michelangelo, Raphael: The Italian Renaissance and America | Wednesday, Nov. 16 | 6:30-7:30 p.m. | Columbia Museum of Art, 1515 Main St, Columbia | $10 | In conjunction with the exhibition “European Splendors: Highlights from the Kress Collection,” Dr. Anna Swartwood House charts the fascination with Renaissance Italy and its impact on today’s culture.*

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Arts

Inside the collection: Forget football — ever heard of chunkey?

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Chunkey (or tchung-kee) was first developed in 600 AD near the Cahokia Mounds, which are located in modern-day Illinois. | Photo provided by the South Carolina State Museum

For some, fall means football (go Gamecocks). 🏈 But for Native Americans, it was all about chunkey. The game challenged players to throw a spear where they thought a disk-shaped stone rolled down a playing field would stop. Whoever’s spear landed closest won a point. The game built connection, relieved stress, and helped warriors hone their hunting skills.

To see chunkey stones for yourself, head to the South Carolina State Museum, where several are currently on display.*

CHECK OUT CHUNKEY STONES

Weather

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Real Estate

Feelin’ techy? Cola is now home to the first-ever home sold completely via Cryptocurrency in the state of SC. Rather than a paper contract, the purchase agreement was made and stored in the digital cloud. 🏡 (The Post and Courier)

Cause

Tonight, Steel Hands Brewing is hosting its 3rd annual Contractors for Hope Fundraiser which benefits Harvest Hope Food Bank. Stop by and grab a drink from 5-9 p.m. to surpass last year’s fundraising amount of $35k. 🍻 (WIS)

Eat

What happens when a fine dining chef and a restaurant manager team up? Parabellum Mobile Eats. This upcoming food truck — offering food items under $15 — will feature bar comfort food, with items like Philly cheesesteaks and jalapeno poppers. 🛻 (The Post and Courier)
COLA’s very own Rambo’s Fat Cat Biscuits and Cafe Strudel made the list of the top eight best-rated breakfast restaurants in SC. Take a look at the full list here and make plans to eat at one of these restaurants sometime this week. 🍽 (The State)

Holiday

The Benedict College Marching Tiger Band of Distinction is performing in this year’s Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. The band is one of only nine bands chosen to perform out of a pool of over 100 applicants. 🥁 (WIS)

Deal

It’s time to get outdoors. National parks will waive admission fees for all guests on Friday, Nov. 11 in honor of Veterans Day. If the Everglades, Dry Tortugas, or Biscayne National Parks are out of range, check out Columbia’s Congaree National Park, which is always free. 🌳 (KOIN)

Health

Had chickenpox and worried about shingles? While not the same disease, shingles + chickenpox share the same virus — meaning those with a history of chickenpox are more prone to the condition. Here’s what you need to know about shingles, including symptoms, treatments, and who is a risk. 🩺 *

Featured Deal

Cool Care Heating & Air is offering $300 off new HVAC Systems now through Wed., Nov. 30. Soda Citizens get one coupon per service address and cannot combine the coupon with other offers. Coupon must be presented at the time of service. Snag the deal.*

Featured Space

Calling all retail business owners — there’s a space available (953-14,960 sqft to be exact) at Columbiana Station. Anchored by Regal Columbiana Grande, Dick’s Sporting Goods, Planet Fitness, Michaels, and PetSmart, the shopping center features a strong mix of national + local retailers. See the space.*

Wellness

Did you know? BetterHelp is the world’s largest online therapy platform. Getting started is easy: Take a quick quiz and get matched with a licensed therapist within 48 hours. Join over 3.5 million others and sign up today for 25% off (read: save up to $75). 📲 *

The Word

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So… who won?

Your guide to Election Day in Columbia, SC

We’ll keep you updated with the election results. | Graphic made by 6AM City.

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Tracking the election results

First things first, props to you for making your voice heard this year. You exercised your right to vote + now you’re probably wondering who won the 2022 Election.

If you’re curious about the results, you’re not alone. Check out election results for Richland and Lexington Counties, or see all of SC’s results in the button below.

ELECTION RESULTS

THE WRAP

Today’s issue was written by Sam.

Editor’s pick: I am so thankful I was able to work out with Aliyah Boston in the new Orangetheory studio. It was overall an extremely fun + equally challenging workout. I highly recommend giving it a try.

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