Timeline

• During the 1940s + 1950s, endzone seating was added, giving the stadium its bowl shape and increased seating to 40,000+.
• Renovations in the early 1970s, funded by an inheritance from Martha Williams-Brice, added over 14,000 seats, an Astroturf playing surface, and a west upper deck.
• The stadium’s name was officially changed to Williams-Brice Stadium on September 9, 1972, to honor Martha Williams-Brice, whose family operated the Williams Furniture Company in Sumter.
• The addition of an east upper deck in 1982 raised the capacity to 72,400, and the construction of the Kay and Eddie Floyd Building, suites, clubs, and a new press box in the 1990s.
• A state-of-the-art, $6.5 million videoboard was installed in 2012.

• Blood Drive with the American Red Cross | Wednesday, July 19 | 10 a.m.-2 p.m. | Richland County Administration Building, 2020 Hampton St., Columbia | Free | All donors will receive a $15 e-gift card, a Shark Week T-shirt, and Girl Scout cookies.
• Sushi Making Class | Wednesday, July 19 | 6-8 p.m. | Hanabi Hibachi and Sushi, 1624 Main St., Columbia | $75-$130 | Come and learn how to be your own sushi chef from Chef Larry while enjoying specialty cocktails.*
• Disney Trivia | Wednesday, July 19 | 7-9 p.m. | Tin Roof, 1022 Senate St., Columbia | Free | Pull together a group of friends and test your Disney knowledge.

• Design/Development Review Commission (D/DRC) Meeting | Thursday, July 20 | Times vary | City Hall, Council Chambers, 1737 Main St., 3rd Floor, Columbia | Free | Visit the Design/Development Review Commission page for agendas, approved minutes, a printable calendar, and more.
• The ART of Real Estate’s Karma Keg Social | Thursday, July 20 | 4:30-7 p.m. | Craft and Draft, 2706 Devine St., Columbia | Donations encouraged | Once every quarter The ART of Real Estate will sponsor a local nonprofit at Craft and Draft on Devine Street and provide the beer at no cost to you.
• The Wizard of Oz | Thursday, July 20 | Times vary | Town Theatre, 1012 Sumter St., Columbia | $15-$25 | Follow the yellow brick road for Town Theatre’s production of The Wizard of Oz! running now-July 30.*
• South Congaree Championship Rodeo | Thursday, July 20 | South Congaree Rodeo, 395 Oak St., West Columbia | $14-$45 | Get ready for three nights of rodeo fun in Lake Murray Country.

• Ron Richardson & Friends Presents The Sounds of Soul | Friday, July 21 | 8-10 p.m. | Chayz Lounge, 607 Meeting St., West Columbia | $30 | This group, with special guest Beth Inabinett, will have you grooving the night away to the songs of Erykah Badu, Anthony Hamilton, The Isley Brothers, Jill Scott, Stevie Wonder, Bill Withers, Chaka Khan, and much more.

• Hotel Trundle is considering an expansion to a new property in the Vista area. The proposed location is 1237 Gadsden St. and the hotel would feature 41 units. The plans for the boutique hotel will be reviewed during the Design/Development Review Commission meeting on July 20. If approved, the project will proceed with further development.

• Nick Carter, a member of the Backstreet Boys, will be coming to Columbia for a performance at Harbison Theatre on Monday, October 9. He will be joined by featured artist Maddie Poppe. Tickets for the event will go on sale on Friday, July 21.

• The City of Columbia is accepting applications to fill vacancies on several boards + commissions, including Columbia Museum of Art Commission (CMA), Design Development Review Commission, Midlands Authority for Conventions, Sports, and Tourism, and more. Deadline applications are due no later than July 31.

• The SC housing market has seen low sales this summer, down 13% in June compared to last year, and home sales nationwide were down 20.4%. The slump is most likely due to low inventory + higher borrowing costs. The median home sale price for the state was $338,000 and $259,500 for Richland County. (The State)

• Join The Nickelodeon Theatre for the opening weekend of Barbie + Oppenheimer. It will be hosting a double feature on July 20-22. Enjoy a 30-minute break between movies for concessions and bathroom runs. Choose the order of the movies; Barbie first in Theater One or Oppenheimer first in Theater Two. Purchase a ticket for both films for $24.

• Need help navigating teenage-hood? Prisma Health’s physicians are on call + ready to answer your teen health and safety questions (think: Social media impact? Sex-convo advice? Signs of teen depression?). Submit your questions and we’ll follow up with answers in our next edition of Prisma Health On Call.*

• Looking for restaurants where kids can eat for free? Kidding Around has a comprehensive list of restaurants whether you’re looking for freebies, general deals, or discounts.

• Marijuana edibles (like gummies, candy, and cookies) are easy to buy online — and many are ending up with kids who accidentally overdose on them. Prisma Health psychiatrist, Brittany Peters, MD, explains what parents should know about edibles.*

• Could you use a vacation? How about five nights in a gorgeous beach house at Wild Dunes Resort? Lowes Foods is hosting a sweepstakes for Lowes Foods Vacation Ambassadors (read: one lucky winner and up to five guests, ages 21+) to enjoy one of three dream beach trips. See details and enter.*

• Meet the new CEO of Nephron Nitrile: William Emerson Harris. He’s bringing 30+ years of experience in the manufacturing industry to the West Columbia facility, which aims to produce nearly three billion nitrile gloves this year.*

• Looking to expand your palate on a well-deserved vacay? Check out these Greenville restaurants that specialize in international cuisine. Plus, get your free visitor’s guide to start planning your trip.*

• City of Columbia
• Lexington County
• Richland County

Exceptions

• Make sure your child’s wardrobe is upgraded this school year with Ducks & Drakes, a clothing company with tall kids at the heart of its designs.

• Contemplating an e-bike purchase? Upway — the No. 1 certified e-bike provider — sells top-quality electric bikes up to 60% cheaper than retail.

• Slice and serve your favorite meats + cheeses on this sleek yet durable maple wood cutting board. Bonus: It’s preconditioned with beeswax, linseed, and lemon oil.

• Don’t get stuck paying those pesky airline fees with a bag that exceeds the weight limit. Use this portable luggage scale to save time + money.