05.22.2023

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66º | Heavy thunderstorms | 90% chance of rain
Sunrise 7:30 a.m. | Sunset 5:32 p.m.

⚾ Vote for your fave Fireflies t-shirt design

Vote for your fave Fireflies t-shirt design

Presented by a COLAtoday Partner

A slideshow of potential t-shirt designs for Columbia Fireflies.

Fans can pick between four potential designs. | Photo by COLAtoday team

It’s time to let your choice be heard, COLA. The Columbia Fireflies are working on a new t-shirt and need your help (yep, you) deciding what the final design will be.

There are four designs to choose from, and you get to pick your favorite. The best part: You’ll have a chance to get the winning t-shirt for free at the game on Friday, June 30 — the first 1,000 fans in attendance will score a shirt.

Take a look at the options:

Which design is your favorite?
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Photo by the COLAtoday team

A. An Indiana Jones-inspired t-shirt features Mason (our favorite mascot next to Cocky) and is perfect for adventures.
B. This Spider-Man themed t-shirt has our Soda City senses tingling.
C. This Patagonia-themed t-shirt pays homage to our city, repping the Columbia flag.
D. Every game is a celebration, so this vibrant t-shirt features the beloved Fireflies glow and the SC Palmetto tree.

Head to our online poll to cast your vote now through Monday, May 29. A winner will be announced on June 1.*

This content was created in partnership with the Columbia Fireflies.*

Asked

Which design should the Fireflies choose?

A. The advernturer
B. The hero
C. Great outdoors
D. Fireflies glow

Vote for your favorite

Events

Monday, May 22

Grease is the Word | Monday, May 22-Sunday, May 28 | 7:30 p.m. | Town Theatre, 1012 Sumter St., Columbia | $15-25 | Get multiplying chills at this showing of Grease happening at Town Theatre.

Tuesday, May 23

Backyard Beekeeping For The Curious | Tuesday, May 23 | 6:30-8 p.m. | Gardener’s Outpost, 1211 Franklin St., Columbia | $35 | In this class, you’ll be introduced to the basics of what it takes to start and maintain a beehive in your yard.

Wednesday, May 24

Happy Hour Meet & Greet | Wednesday, May 24 | 4-6 p.m. | Indah Coffee, 2238 Sumter St., Columbia | Free | Preservation staff will provide quick 5-10 minute presentations on a variety of popular preservation topics throughout the two-hour event.

Thursday, May 25

Irmo Library Donation Day | Thursday, May 25 | 2-5 p.m. | Irmo Branch Library, 6251 St Andrews Rd., Columbia | Free | Books may be dropped off curbside at the side entrance to the library, where volunteers will assist in unloading.
Jazz on the River | Thursday, May 25, Thursday, Jun. 1 | 6-9 p.m. | West Columbia Riverwalk Amphitheater, 109 Alexander Rd., West Columbia | Free | Enjoy this free concert series that returns to West Columbia’s Riverwalk Amphitheater every Thursday evening through June 1.
Vanderpump Rules Reunion Pt. 1 Watch Party | Thursday, May 25 | 7-10 p.m. | femme x Columbia, 1501 Richland St., Columbia | $10 | There will be a Power Point Presentation about the cast for those who want a quick download of who dated who, who cheated on who, and why this is all so completely bonkers.

Friday, May 26

Gimme Gimme Disco | Friday, May 26 | 9 p.m. | The Senate, 1022B Senate St., Columbia | $17 | Mamma Mia, here we go again. Get groovy on the dance floor and sing along to your favorite disco tunes.

More May this way

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Eat

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A Carolina Crate box from Lowes Foods being carried on a man's shoulder through a field of crops

Subscribing to The Carolina Crate helps support farms in the Carolinas. | Photo provided by Lowes Foods

Looking for a way to support local farms and farmers? Here’s one: Subscribe to a CSA (read: Community Supported Agriculture) box, like The Carolina Crate from Lowes Foods, filled every week with an assortment of fresh, local fruits and vegetables.

Each crate feeds a household of 2 to 4 people and contains 6 to 8 varieties of produce selected based on what’s at its peak each week. You can’t request what you receive — and that’s part of the fun. Subscribers also receive a weekly email with recipe ideas and info about the farms they have supported.

Subscriptions for this summer are open now.*

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News Notes

Biz

Shop small, buy big. United Homes Group was born out of a partnership between Columbia-based Great Southern Homes + DiamondHead Holdings Corp. It can now be traded on the Nasdaq Stock Market under the ticker symbol ‘UHG.’ Cola Daily has the full scoop.

Ranked

No. 92. That’s the ranking Columbia received on the Best Places to Live in the US list, according to US News & World Report. Actually, five SC cities are considered the best places to live. Take a look.

Eat

The 7th Annual Taste on the River — an event that brings some of the best Midlands’ restaurants together — will take place on Tuesday, June 13 from 5:30 to 9 p.m. at Stone River in West Columbia. Guests can enjoy tastings, entertainment, silent auctions, an open bar, and more. Tickets are $100.

Plan Ahead

The 35^th annual Fourth of July Celebration on Lake Murray is planned for Saturday, July 1 and this year’s theme is “Red, White, Blue, and You.” The boat parade begins at 12 p.m. from Bomb Island and SC’s largest fireworks show will begin ~9:30 p.m. from Spence + Dreher Islands.

The Word

Galleta. Start using it in conversation in three weeks.*

Travel

Which Vrbo Vacation Home of the Year is most your style? Maybe it’s the mountain views and woodsiness at this Big Sky cabin. Or maybe it’s a Hamptons holiday at this breathtaking retreat. If vacation means heat, spas, and golf courses, check out this Palm Springs poolside property.*

Finance

$200 welcome bonus — check. Unlimited cash back — check. 0% interest into 2024 — check. This card checks all our boxes.*

Travel

A foodie foray to Greenville, SC

Hit the Road: A foodie foray road trip to Greenville, SC

A view from The Liberty Bridge overlooking the Reedy River Falls. | Photo by COLAtoday team

We hope you’ve packed your appetite. We’re hitting the road and taking a foodie foray into Greenville, SC.

Whether you’re interested in taking a tour of City Scape Winery, putting your cooking skills to the test at a sushi-making class, or trying several award-winning restaurant dishes, this driving-distance destination is every foodie’s dream.

🎟️ Things to do

Greenville History + food tours

If you decide to do a culinary tour, choose between: a BBQ Trail tour, an At the Chef’s Table tour, The Carolina Countryside tour, the Greenville Breakfast tour, or the Greenville Coffee tour.

Wine tasting at City Scape Winery

All of the wines at City Scape Winery are locally made. You can book a wine tasting, be a winemaker for the day, make your own label, or just attend an event with your friends.

🍲 Memorable eats

Featured in Eating Well Mag, check out some James Beard nominees:

The Anchorage

This restaurant was a 2018 James Beard semifinalist for Best New Restaurant. Guests can expect simple, local, or regional ingredients blended with an eclectic style and hospitality.

Click the button below to see what else there is to do, where to eat, and where to stay.