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Play “Would You Rather” with us, Columbia
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Columbia is ranked as one of the best places to start a business. | Photo by COLAtoday team
When was the last time you played a game of “Would You Rather,” Cola?

In case you’ve never played, here’s a quick rundown:

Step 1 — A question is posed that pitches two options. Example: “Would you rather live in Columbia, South Carolina, or any other city in the world?”

Step 2 — You decide what you’d rather do. No surprise here; we’re saying the 803.

Now that you’re a “Would You Rather” expert, let’s tap into our inner middle schoolers and play this nostalgic game featuring some of the Soda City’s most iconic landmarks, qualities + foods.

Don’t worry, we won’t ask you anything gruesome or anxiety provoking (that’s not really our style).

❓Would you rather spend two hours playing tourist in your own city with Coach Shane Beamer OR go behind the scenes of Riverfront Revival in Charleston asking Darius Rucker anything you want about the festival?
  • I want to play tourist with Shane Beamer.
  • I want to ask Darius if I can play on stage.
❓Would you rather sit in William’s Brice at 12 p.m. in late fall OR catch a baseball game at Founders Park at 4 p.m. in late spring?
  • Hold on, let me go grab my Sandstorm towel + heavy jacket.
  • I can’t wait to sip a lemonade + watch the sunset in shorts.
❓Would you rather be able to bring back The Whig OR Yesterday’s Restaurant & Tavern?
  • Bring back Main Street’s dive bar.
  • I miss that cowboy in the bathtub, oh — and the food at Yesterday’s.
Thanks for playing, Cola. Is there a “Would You Rather” question about the city that you’d like to see answered? Send it our way and we might just pose it to your fellow readers.
Play "Would You Rather" here
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Events
Thursday, April 6
  • City of Columbia Bicyclist and Pedestrian Counts | Thursday, Apr. 6, Saturday, Apr. 8 | Times vary | Columbia | Free | Donate your time to make Columbia’s streets safer.
  • First Thursday on Main Street | Thursday, Apr. 6| 6 p.m. | Main Street, Columbia | Free entry | Main Street District businesses stay open late, along with live music and food trucks in Boyd Plaza.
  • Lexington Live Concert Series | Thursday, Apr. 6 | 6:30 p.m. | Icehouse Amphitheater, 107 W. Main St., Lexington | Free | Under the Sun headlines the evening, playing a variety of genres such as country, pop, classic rock, and 1990’s rock.
Friday, April 7
Saturday, April 8
  • Big Tree Hike at Congaree National Park | Saturday, Apr. 8 | 1-4 p.m. | Congaree National Park, 100 National Park Rd., Hopkins | Free — Registration required | This three-hour hike goes off trail and covers up to 5 miles total.
  • Main Street Food Tour | Saturday, Apr. 8 | 1:45-5 p.m. | Main Street, Columbia | $50 | Learn about the Capital City and try the local cuisine from five or more locally-owned restaurants.
  • Children’s Easter Egg Hunt at Clinton Sease Farms | Saturday, Apr. 8 | 10 a.m.-1 p.m. | Clinton Sease Farm, 382 Olde Farm Rd., Lexington | $10 | Bring your basket and hop on over to the Easter Egg Hunt.
  • Saluda Shoals Park Egg Hunt | Saturday, Apr. 8 | 11 a.m.-1 p.m. | Saluda Shoals Park, Cattail Shelter, 5605 Bush River Rd., Columbia | $5 | Bring your own basket to the Fields at Saluda Shoals Park for an Egg Hunt.
100+ more events this way
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Finance

This billion-dollar startup wants to help you retire
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This Princeton grad’s startup raised $161 million to help people plan for retirement. 👀

If you’re one of the whopping 110 million Americans over age 50 — or a wise Millennial looking to get ahead — SmartAsset’s no-cost tool makes it easy to find vetted financial advisors serving our local area.

In just a few minutes, you can get matched with up to three financial advisors, each legally bound to work in your best interest. Now that’s service.*
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News Notes
Real Estate
  • Columbia City Council approved a rule requiring short-term rental owners — think Airbnb and VRBO — to obtain a permit by May 4. Current hosts will have a 120-day window to apply for a permit. Annual permits will come with a $50 application fee, $100 fee for owner-occupied units, and $250 for otherwise vacant rental properties. Save yourself a house guest with these local rentals. (The Post and Courier)
Read
  • Celebrate Poetry Month at First Thursday happening this evening on Main Street. Hear poetry readings in Boyd Plaza in front of the Columbia Museum of Art from Columbia’s poet laureate Jennifer Bartell along with a community poetry writing event. (Free Times)
Eat
  • Hall’s Chophouse is celebrating the Masters Tournament, and the many attendees staying in the Midlands, by recreating 2022 champion Scottie Scheffler’s Masters Club Dinner. Stop in through Sunday for a four-course meal centered around a Texas Ribeye.
Festival
  • Richland Library is hosting a mini Learn Freely Fest Tuesday, April 11 in the Hampton-Preston Gardens. Register here for a fun afternoon for the whole family featuring informative activities. Bring your own chair or quilt and sprawl out in the gardens.
Try This
  • The Vista Neighborhood Association + the Vista Guild are hosting the inaugural Alley Golf Tournament this afternoon from 4-8 p.m. in different alleyways throughout the Vista to celebrate the Masters Tournament. The event will feature three mini-golf holes and players will have a chance to win prizes and random drawings. Proceeds from the event will go towards beautification projects in the Vista.
Seasonal
  • The SC State Museum is offering a spring break sale. From April 4-16, kids ages 12 and under will receive 50% off admission. Guests can enjoy new planetarium shows and you can find more details here. Note: this offer is for groups of six kids or less.
Health
  • Dr. Jessica J. Rueb recently joined Southern Urogynecology Wellness & Aesthetics as its second MD. The practice, founded by Dr. Andrea Pezzella in 2010, is the first of its kind in the Midlands to offer a variety of treatments for pelvic floor disorders, urinary urgency, and incontinence. Dr. Rueb is currently accepting new patients — no referral necessary.*
Drink
  • An electric wine opener is one of those inexpensive kitchen gadgets that you don’t know how you lived without once you get one. We especially love this one for its sleek design and ergonomic grip. To upgrade your wine even further, this set includes an automatic wine aerator and reusable vacuum stopper.
Celebrate
  • We want to wish a happy birthday to our teammate Katie, 6AM City Senior Account Manager. Happy birthday, Katie!
Columbia Fireflies
 
Answered

Yesterday we asked “Which of these is your favorite Columbia Fireflies theme night?” and here’s what you said:
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The 2019 Grateful Dead night jersey of the Columbia Fireflies. | Photo via Columbia Fireflies

COLAtoday readers chose Grateful Dead Night as their favorite Columbia Fireflies theme night. Runner-up, Margaritaville Night. Lucky you, Margaritaville Night is coming up April 21 and Grateful Dead Night is September 1.
The Wrap
 
David Stringer wearing a dark button-down shirt

Today’s edition by:
David
From the editor
The “Would You Rather” question that forces me to choose between The Whig and Yesterday’s is tough. As a Pat Conroy fan, I’m a hard lean towards Yesterday’s for the ambiance and memorabilia on the walls. I really do miss Yesterday’s a lot.
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