🏗 Langley Pointe

• 9-foot ceilings
• Granite countertops
• Stainless steel appliances
• High-end finishes
• A resort-style pool
• An outdoor kitchen with fire pits
• A state-of-the-art fitness facility
• A “bark park” and pet spa
• Electric vehicle charging stations

🏗 Brookland Development

🏗 State-of-the-art nursing simulation center and teaching space

• Ribbon Cutting: 1813 Main | Wednesday, Dec. 7 | 4 p.m. | Columbia | Free | Celebrate a new Cola business by attending a ribbon-cutting celebration at 1813 Main.
• Riverbanks Zoo & Garden - Lights Before Christmas | Wednesday, Dec. 7-Friday, Dec. 9 | 5-9 p.m. | Riverbanks Zoo and Garden, 500 Wildlife Pkwy., Columbia | Take your photo with Santa, roast marshmallows at the Jingle Bell Bonfire, and be sure to wear your hat – it snows nightly at Riverbanks during the Lights Before Christmas.
• Holiday Lights on the River | Wednesday, Dec. 7-Saturday, Dec. 31 | 6-10 p.m. | Saluda Shoals Park East, 6071 St. Andrews Rd., Columbia | After Thanksgiving dinner, head to the holiday lights to sing along with the radio station that synchronizes with the holiday lights.
• Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer in 4D debut | Wednesday, Dec. 7-Sunday, Jan. 1 | South Carolina State Museum, 301 Gervais St., Columbia | $11.95-$13.95 | The classic animation shines in an all-new, immersive 4-D Experience® (think: chilling air blasts, snow + more) at the South Carolina State Museum for the holidays.*

• Meeting Street Artisan Market | Thursday, Dec. 8, Saturday, Dec. 10 | 4-8 p.m. | Interactive Art Park, 425 Meeting St., West Columbia | The market includes vendors selling original art, crafts, foods, and produce.
• Holiday Bizarre | Thursday, Dec. 8 | 5-8 p.m. | NoMa Warehouse, 2222 Sumter St, Columbia | Free | Enjoy sips and snacks while you shop and chat with these local makers.
• A Christmas Story: The Musical | Thursday, Dec. 8-Sunday, Dec. 18 | 7:30 p.m. | Town Theatre, 1012 Sumter St., Columbia | $15-$25 | Don’t miss this nostalgic show that follows the holiday adventures of Ralphie, who knows exactly what he wants for Christmas and will do whatever he can to get it.*

• Half-Price Holiday Fun at the South Carolina State Museum | Saturday, Dec. 10 | 10 a.m.-5 p.m. | South Carolina State Museum, 301 Gervais St., Columbia | $3.50 | Enjoy the Museum’s holiday offerings, including “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer 4-D,” planetarium experiences, and Santa meet-and-greet, for 50% off kids’ general admission tickets on Saturdays.*
• Santa Saturdays at the State Museum | Saturday, Dec. 10 | 11 a.m.-3 p.m. | South Carolina State Museum, 301 Gervais St., Columbia | $6.95-$8.95 | Santa will be at the museum to meet with guests and members so you can take holiday photos.*
• Columbia City Ballet’s “The Nutcracker” | Saturday, Dec. 10-Sunday, Dec. 11; Saturday, Dec. 17-Sunday, Dec. 18 | Times vary | Koger Center for the Arts | $35-60 | Join the Columbia City Ballet for their award-winning performance of “The Nutcracker,” and enjoy dazzling costumes, sets + special effects sure to capture your imagination for the holiday season.*

What we tried (with pricing):

1. Upon connecting my TytoCare Medical Exam Kit ($179) to wifi, I synced it with my iPad + MyChart account.
2. I watched a quick tutorial on how to use the device directly on my iPad (read: super easy).
3. At my scheduled virtual visit time with Dr. Telicia Allen, MD, a Prisma Health family medicine specialist based in Simpsonville, I joined the video visit through the MyChart app.
4. Here’s where things got interesting. After hearing about my symptoms, she had me attach the tongue depressor and said say “ahhhh.”

• 74º | Mostly cloudy | 10% chance of rain 🌥

• Judah & The Lion — an American Alternative rock and folk band from Nashville, TN — is coming to The Senate on April 21. Tickets go on sale this Friday at 11 a.m. 🎟

• USC’s baseball team announced its 2023 non-conference schedule and will play a three-game series against Clemson and North Carolina as part of the out-of-conference slate. The 2023 season will open with a series against UMass Lowell at Founders Park on Feb. 17-19. Grab season tickets. ⚾️
• Kai Kroeger, USC’s punter, and Antwane Wells Jr., Gamecock wide receiver, were both named All-SEC by the Associated Press. Kai is the best punter in the SEC + Antwane ranks second in the SEC in receiving yards per game. 🧃 (Gamecocks Online)

• Richland Library is accepting submissions for its 28th Edition of Richland Library’s Literary Magazine via its Kids in Print 2023 initiative. Children and teens, ages six to 18, can submit poetry, stories, short plays, essays, drawings, and photographs by Friday, Jan. 13. Find more info here. 📒

• Columbia’s Office of Business Opportunities is accepting applications for its 2023 NxLevel Micro Entrepreneur and 2023 FastTrac Growth Venture courses. Find more information about these programs that help entrepreneurs learn the market, the ropes of businesses, risk, finances, and more. 💼

• West Columbia’s Kinetic Derby Day will be held on Saturday, April 22 from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Expect the return of the Kinetic Sculpture Parade, soapbox racing, obstacle course racing, and the iMAGINE STEAM Festival. Volunteer, register a team, or become a vendor, here. 🏁

• Dealing with urinary leakage? You’re not alone — but maybe you’re too shy to ask your doctor questions. That’s why we’re connecting you to Prisma Health experts, who are ready to answer your urinary incontinence + pelvic floor questions. Submit your questions and we’ll follow up with answers in an upcoming newsletter.*

• Did you know blood donors always make Santa’s Nice List? Donate blood this December at The Blood Connection, and you’ll be entered to win a variety of prizes — including a five-night vacation rental on the SC coast. Sign us up. 🩸 *

• RSV is making headlines this cold + flu season — but questions abound. Think: “What is RSV? How is RSV different from the flu and COVID-19? Should I take my child to the emergency room?” Prisma Health infectious disease expert, Anna Kathryn Burch, MD, explains what you need to know about RSV.*
• Open enrollment for individual and family health insurance is now. Enrollment events are happening this week at Insurance Advantage at 511 Meeting St. in West Columbia Fri., Dec. 9 from 12 p.m.-7 p.m., and Simplesurance at 4326 Ft. Jackson Blvd. in Columbia on Sat., Dec. 10 from 10 p.m.-5 p.m.*

• Got a coffee lover in your family? We can almost guarantee these two products are on their wish list — the Fellow Stagg Electric Kettle and the Fellow Pour Over Coffee Set. Both strike the perfect balance of form and function. Psst — don’t forget the matching travel mug. ☕ *

• The pros shop for you: Every product is independently tested and selected.
• Incredible value: You can give 50% more than what you pay.
• Guaranteed satisfaction: Seriously, folks really love their boxes.