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There’s a perfect present for every mom

Mother’s Day Gift Guide: presents for every mom
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Every mom deserves a special gift from our Mother’s Day Gift Guide. | Graphic provided by 6AM City
This year, instead of grabbing a last-minute present from the store, why not get the mom figure in your life a gift that is truly unique?

To help you out, we’ve created a gift guide featuring items from our online store, Six & Main, as well as products we love from other popular brands.

Moms are important to us all year, but Mother’s Day is when we can really show how special they truly are to us. From presents for the food and beverage fan to the art collector, let this gift guide lead you to the perfect present.

The outdoor enthusiast
The art collector
  • Add to mom’s art collection with pieces featuring dramatic skies, panoramic mountain vistas, and small-town area street scenes by Jeff Pittman Art.
  • For coastal vibes, explore colorful artwork by Dream a little ART SC.
  • If the walls are already full of beautiful art, fear not. This modern ceramic vase is the perfect decorative accent. Bonus: this vibrant coffee table book is chock-full of exquisite scenes from Mykonos.
The fashion lover
While this list is a great way to start shopping for mom, we’re working to grow our store, Six and Main, and would love to add more local vendors. If you know any local brands we should be promoting, let us know.

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Lexington Medical Center
 
Events
Thursday, April 27
  • Business Networking Happy Hour | Thursday, Apr. 27 | 5-7 p.m. | Thirsty Fellow Pizzeria and Pub, 621 Gadsden St., Columbia | Free | Make meaningful connections with other business-minded Soda Citizens at happy hour.
  • Jazz on the River | Thursday, April 27-Thursday, June 1 | 6-9 p.m. | West Columbia Riverwalk Amphitheater, 109 Alexander Rd., West Columbia | Free | Jazz on the River free concert series returns to West Columbia’s Riverwalk Amphitheater every Thursday evening through
  • Concert in the Gardens | Thursday, Apr. 27 | 6-8 p.m. | Hampton-Preston Mansion & Gardens, 1615 Blanding St., Columbia | Bring your own blanket or chairs, and pack a picnic to enjoy a concert in the gardens.
  • Sandlapper Singers Spring Concert | Thursday, Apr. 27 | 7-8 p.m. | Shandon United Methodist, 3407 Devine St., Columbia | Free | The Sandlapper Singers spring concert highlights growth and rebirth with feature music by Jake Runestad, Frank Ticheli, Marques L.A. Garrett, Dan Forrest, and the premiere of “Fire Flowers” by local composer Angela Pinkham Varnon.
Friday, April 28
  • South Carolina Gamecocks Baseball vs. Auburn | Friday, Apr. 28-Sunday, Apr. 30 | Times vary | Founders Park, 431 Williams St., Columbia | $20-$25 | The Gamecocks look to keep the big wins rolling as the Auburn Tigers roll into Founders Park.
  • Wine for Water, Gills Creek Watershed Association | Friday, Apr. 28 | 6-9 p.m. | Senate’s End, 316 Senate St., Columbia | $35-$45 | Celebrate the end of Earth Month at this annual celebration of clean water and healthy watersheds with food, curated wines, live music, and an exciting silent auction.
Saturday, April 29
  • Columbia Wave Fest | Saturday, Apr. 29 | 10 a.m.-1 p.m. | Charles R Drew Wellness Center, 2101 Walker Solomon Way, Columbia | Free | The Columbia Wave Fest is a community event that promotes wellness by connecting children, youth, and families to available resources and fun activities.
  • Events On Sale 5th Annual Taco & Tequila Crawl: Columbia, SC | Saturday, Apr. 29 | 1-6 p.m. | Downtown Vista Bars, Columbia | $19.99 | Stroll through The Vista eating tacos, enjoying exclusive margaritas, tequila, and beer specials.
  • West Columbia’s Meeting Street Artisan Market | Saturday, April 29-Saturday, March 22 | 11 a.m.-3 p.m. | Interactive Art Park, 425 Meeting St., West Columbia | Free | Enjoy a boutique shopping experience, park, play, eat + explore at the Meeting Street Artisan Market every Saturday.*
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Ford & Sims Pressure Washing LLC
 
Outdoors

Fitness

Beautiful places to walk in the Midlands (and the benefits of doing it)
Presented by a COLAtoday Partner
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The Lexington Medical Center Be Well Loop is a one-mile trail that winds through Riverbanks Zoo. | Photo by Gerry Melendez
Let’s walk and talk, Cola. Looking to get more active? Walking is one of the easiest ways to do it, and it comes with major health benefits — both physical and mental. Walking can reduce the risk of serious diseases (think: heart disease, stroke, diabetes, and even certain types of cancer), ease joint pain, promote a healthy weight, and give your mood a well-deserved boost.

Feeling inspired to load up your favorite playlist or podcast, lace up your sneakers, and take a stroll around your neighborhood? Better yet, you might want to take advantage of one of our area’s abundant walking trails. From the Three Rivers Greenway to Harbison State Forest to Congaree National Park and more, each has its own unique features and varying levels of difficulty.

Pro tip: Temps are getting warmer, so it’s important to stay hydrated. To help out with that and encourage our community to “Be Well,” Lexington Medical Center has sponsored water fountains at the Cayce Riverwalk, Timmerman Trail, Gibson Pond Park, Lake Murray Dam, and Carraway Park (read: all excellent spots to add to your walk rotation).*
Explore Midlands walking trails
News Notes
Coming Soon
  • City Limits Barbeque — a food truck that’s become popular for its smoked meats — is opening a location at 1119 Methodist Park Rd. in West Columbia. Formerly the home of Lil Duck Kombucha, City Limits Barbeque plans to open for pop-up events before fully opening. (The State)
Biz
  • Japan-based company SkyDrive will gather at the North Charleston Business Expo on May 23 to present plans and discuss its commercial “flying car” that will be developed in the Palmetto State. Frank Murray, director of planning and facilities at the Columbia Metropolitan Airport, will discuss SkyDrive’s entry into the U.S. market.
Traffic
  • Plan for delays around Columbia this weekend. I-20 Westbound near the ramp onto I-26 Westbound will close at 9 p.m. on Friday, April 28 + reopen by 6 a.m. on Monday, May 1. The temporary closure is part of the Carolina Crossroads project to lengthen the exit and alleviate congestion.
Tech
History
  • USC’s Kiss memorabilia collection continues to grow with the latest donation from John Downs. Stop by the Koger Center to see four guitars and basses with original artwork displayed in a glass case on the first floor. On the second floor is artwork from guitarist Paul Stanley and a handwritten setlist. (The Post and Courier)
Theater
  • “Young Frankenstein The Musical” is coming to Village Square Theatre on Friday, May 5, and will run through Sunday, May 21. Secure your seat to see the Mel Brooks funny film adapted for the stage.
Soda Citizen
  • Chapin resident Carrie Morris recently ran 48.6 miles in four days at Walt Disney World’s “Dopey Challenge” (read: a 5K, 10K, half marathon, and full marathon). Even more impressive? Carrie crossed the finish line just one year after completing treatment for breast cancer. Here’s what kept her going.*
Green's Beverage
 
History

🛹 Soda City skateboard history mystery

Unraveling a free-wheelin’ skateboard mystery in Columbia, South Carolina
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Photo clipping of Nancy Murphy with her hand built skateboards in Columbia, SC. | Clipping via Sandlapper Magazine and SC Library
In the “Free-Wheelin’ Skateboards” article from the 1978 issue of Sandlapper Magazine, author Karen Ermutlu talks to Nancy Murphy, a former USC student and Columbia native who operated a small business called Skateboard Specialist.

The article is a fascinating piece of skateboard history in hindsight. Since that year, the sport has only continued to grow thanks to people like David Toole, owner of Bluetile Skateshop in Five Points and champion of Cola’s skate community.

The article shows and mentions Nancy building and inventing styles of boards not previously seen. Besides this archived magazine, we can’t track down any other information about this specific “Murf Board.”

If you have one in a closet, remember going to Skateboard Specialist, or you happen to be Nancy Murphy — connect with us here and help us share this skate culture history.
 
Answered

We recently asked “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?” and here’s what you said:
Williams-Brice stadium during a day game.

Get ready to wave those white towels, Gamecock fans. | Photo by @jacobreevescreative

This was a close one, but most of you would rather be bundled up swinging your rally towel in Williams-Brice.
The Wrap
 
David Stringer wearing a dark button-down shirt

Today’s edition by:
David
From the editor
When I came across the skateboard article mentioned above while reading old Sandlapper issues, I couldn’t help but wonder if the longboard — or the “double pontoon board” as Nancy called it — was partially invented in Columbia. Even if she didn’t create the first one, she was at the forefront. Her design choices like adding a kicktail, skid strips, and graphics have endured.

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