Plus, Cola Jazz Fest returns to Main Street.
 
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Carolus is now welcoming families to enroll K-8 students for the 2023-2024 school year. | Photo provided by Carolus Online Academy
An education option that prepares students for the future. That’s the goal of Carolus Online Academy, a new, tuition-free online charter school for families in SC.

The innovative curriculum at Carolus prepares students for real-world challenges, guiding them toward a bright and fulfilling future through their early career and college prep programs.

“Our schools’ traditional and alternative pathways play a vital role in shaping the future of SC’s workforce,” says Representative Terry Alexander, SC House District 59. “By providing career readiness programs to our young students, schools like COA equip our students with the necessary skills and knowledge to thrive in South Carolina’s growing and ever-evolving job market.”

The school’s mission: to empower students by allowing them to discover their own personalized pathways to success. Starting as early as kindergarten, students participate in:
  • Teacher-guided career learning
  • Virtual and in-person field trips, plus sessions with guest speakers
  • Career exploration course — an unparalleled opportunity to learn more about 15+ industries that align with the largest workforce needs in SC (think: hospitality, health and human services, and business marketing).
To promote personalized learning, Carolus instructors are SC certified teachers and counselors who partner with families to provide support tailored to each student’s individual needs, abilities, and interests. Teachers perform ongoing data evaluation to identify students who are mastering the curriculum or those who may need additional support. Plus, the live, virtual class sessions provide real-time feedback and engagement.

With an engaging, accredited curriculum from K12, caring teachers, and innovative career exploration opportunities, Carolus is proud to offer a new environment for students that embraces the idea of career preparation as early as elementary school.
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Events
Friday, Aug. 11
  • Vintage Market Days | Friday, Aug. 11-Sunday, Aug. 13 | Times vary | Cantey & Goodman Buildings, 1200 Rosewood Dr., Columbia | $10-$42 | Vintage Market Days is an upscale vintage and vintage-inspired indoor/outdoor market featuring original art, antiques, clothing, jewelry, handmade treasures, and more.
  • Nashville Nights Concert Series | Friday, Aug. 11 | 6 p.m. | Steel Hands Brewing, 2350 Foreman St., Cayce | Free | Nashville Nights feature talented singer/songwriters traveling from Nashville, TN for special live music performances on stage.
  • Columbia Fireflies vs. Charleston RiverDogs | Friday, Aug. 11 | 7:05 p.m. | Segra Park, 1640 Freed St., Columbia | $5-$7 | First Responders Night // T-Shirt Giveaway (first 1000 fans)*
Saturday, Aug. 12
  • Big Tree Hike at Congaree National Park | Saturday, Aug. 12 | 1-4 p.m. | Congaree National Park, 100 National Park Rd., Hopkins | Free | Join Volunteer Park Naturalist John Cely for a guided hike to some of the park’s big trees.
  • Columbia Contradance | Saturday, Aug. 12 | 7-10:30 p.m. | Columbia Music Festival Association, 914 Pulaski St., Columbia | $10 | No partner necessary for this event as you Contradance with live music by Blue Ridge Rounders, with Chris Hernandez calling.
  • Columbia Fireflies vs. Charleston RiverDogs | Saturday, Aug. 12 | 6:05 p.m. | Segra Park, 1640 Freed St., Columbia | $5-$7 | Make sure to stick around after the game for a post-game firework spectacular.*
Sunday, Aug. 13
  • Arsenal Hill Walking Tour | Sunday, Aug. 13 | 1-2:30 p.m. | Tour begins at Arsenal Hill Community Center, 1800 Lincoln St., Columbia | $5-$10 | Join Historic Columbia on the second Sunday of August for a stroll through the Arsenal Hill neighborhood, located at the highest elevation within downtown.
  • Public Tour: Tina Williams Brewer and Art of the Catawba Nation | Sunday, Aug. 13 | 1-2 p.m. | Columbia Museum of Art, 1515 Main St., Columbia | Free with admission | Wrap your senses in the vibrant quilts and stories of Tina Williams Brewer and explore a range of arts and artists of the Catawba Nation from 1973 to present.
  • Columbia Fireflies vs. Charleston RiverDogs | Sunday, Aug. 13 | 5:05 p.m. | Segra Park, 1640 Freed St., Columbia | $5-$7 | Girl Scout Night // Sunday Funday (pre-game autographs & post-game kids run the bases)*
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News Notes
Closing
  • “Almost every shoe was gone!” reader Nancy S. wrote in on Monday. Belk will close its doors at its 3400 Forest Dr. location on Tuesday, Sept. 5 making way for the $100 million Richland Mall renovation.
Biz
  • The Barnes & Noble location at Richland Mall will close in February, 2024 and move to the Shoppes at Woodhill shopping center at at 6090 Garners Ferry Rd., anchored by Target. (The State)
Coming Soon
  • Spice Wing is opening its first SC location in Columbia. The chicken wing franchise based out of Georgia serves 17 different spiced flavors, four types of fries, and chicken and waffles. The exact location has not been announced.
Edu
  • USC expects its largest freshman class, exceeding 7,000 students for classes beginning Thursday, Aug. 24. This surge surpasses earlier estimates. Enrollment growth is projected at 1.5% to 3% annually. (The State)
Cause
  • Steel Hands Brewing’s annual Training Camp is set for Saturday, Aug. 12 at 5 p.m. Benefiting Camp Cole, the event will showcase former college football players from USC, Clemson, and Wofford in live competitions, including the popular keg toss.
Community
  • Applications for PARK(ing) Day 2023 in downtown Columbia, centered around a one-word theme (Open for _________”) for your park, are due by Friday, Aug. 18. Spaces are first-come-first-served, so reserve your spaces early.
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Festival

🎺 All about that ColaJazz Fest

All about that ColaJazz Fest
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Trombonist Mitch Butler has been arranger for musical groups including the New Orleans Jazz Orchestra. | Photo provided by ColaJazz
ColaJazz Fest is making its anticipated return to Main Street on Sunday, Oct. 1. This marks the sixth year of the annual event, which spans the through the weekend.

Organized by the 2021 Governor Award-winning ColaJazz Foundation, the festival features both local and national jazz luminaries like Fred Wesley, Houston Person, Wycliffe Gordon, and Mitch Butler, among others.

The Saturday evening concerts will include intimate performances held within the South Carolina State Museum’s main lobby. Meanwhile, Sunday promises a vibrant atmosphere with the Main Street portion of the jazz fest on the 1700 Block. Attendees can look forward to a variety of bands, an array of food trucks, and more.

Pro tip — Early bird tickets are available now at a 50% discount with code EARLYBIRDSUNDAY.
 
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The Wrap
 
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Today’s edition by:
David
From the editor
Local Americana band Stagbriar announced the release of their upcoming album on Friday, Sept. 15. Take a listen to the first single titled “Tall Socks” and pre-order the new album on vinyl, cassette, or compact disc.
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