Plus, Cocky is getting a new entrance for the 2023 football season.
 
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A new foundation for inclusivity

Camp Cole broke ground on a new activity center
Camp Cole
The groundbreaking of the new Activity Center at Camp Cole. | Photo provided by Garvin Design Group
Camp Cole, an organization and 40-acre retreat center that hosts camps for individuals with illnesses, disabilities, and life challenges in Eastover, broke ground on a new Activity Center last week with local businesses — Garvin Design Group + Hood Construction.

The new 20,000 sqft “Artnasium” will combine attributes of a gymnasium, art studio, library, and yoga/movement studio, all with the idea of promoting inclusivity to ensure individuals with diverse physical and sensory needs can comfortably experience the space.

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Rendering of the outside of the new Activity Center. | Provided by Garvin Design Group

Notable features:
  • A versatile basketball gymnasium complete with court lines + goals
  • An elevated stage with an integrated ramp for accessibility
  • Glass garage doors to provide both indoor and outdoor atmospheres.
  • Dedicated art room boasting built-in supply storage
  • Sensory room to provide a nurturing environment, including swings, bounce seats, climbing walls, soft flooring, and audio controls
Camp Cole

Rendering of the new Yoga/movement room. | Provided by Garvin Design Group

“We have loved getting to work with the Camp Cole team to help bring their vision to life,” said Alex Sojourner, Garvin Design Group Architect. “Their passion and excitement for the camp’s mission is contagious, and we cannot wait to see the campers embrace all the opportunities the new space will have to offer.”

The anticipated completion date for the Activity Center is set for the fall of 2024. Camp Cole and its partners hope to create not just a physical space but an environment that fosters growth, empowerment, and inclusivity.
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Events
Monday, Aug. 28
  • Give 8/28 with the FAAAC | Monday, Aug. 28 | 8 a.m.-11 p.m. | Columbia Museum of Art, 1515 Main St., Columbia | Give 8/28 is a national day of giving for Black-led and Black-benefitting organizations to uplift giving by and for Black communities.
Tuesday, Aug. 29
  • Smoked Oyster Series | Tuesday, Aug. 29 | 6:30-8 p.m. | Smoked, 1643 Main St., Columbia | $60 | Learn to appreciate oysters like a fine wine by discovering the nuance of flavor by the climate of origin, taste, texture, and salinity.
  • Columbia Fireflies vs. Delmarva Shorebirds | Tuesday, Aug. 29 | 7:05 p.m. | Segra Park, 1640 Freed St., Columbia | $5-$7 | Miller Lite $2 Tuesday ($2 hot dogs, popcorn fountain sodas & 12oz Miller Lites)
Wednesday, Aug. 30
  • CenterWell Cayce Grand Opening | Wednesday, Aug. 30 | 10 a.m.-1 p.m. | Cayce-West Columbia Branch Library, 1500 Augusta Rd., West Columbia | Free | Meet and greet the CenterWell physician and Care Team, tour our senior primary care center, and enjoy free music, food, giveaways, and more.
  • Comedy + Beer at Old Mill Brewpub | Wednesday, Aug. 30| 6:30-9 p.m. | Old Mill Brewpub, 711 E. Main St Ste. A3, Lexington | $15 | Laugh along with SC comedians and get there early to order pre-show food.
Friday, Sept. 1
  • Live Music with Paisley Marie | Friday, Sept. 1 | 6-9 p.m. | Gardener’s Outpost, 1211 Franklin St., Columbia | Free | Enjoy live music amongst the plants at the Franklin Street location.
Saturday, Sept. 2
  • Meeting Street Artisan Market | Saturday, Sept. 2| Times vary | Interactive Art Park, 425 Meeting St., West Columbia | Free | The market includes vendors selling original art, crafts, foods, and produce.
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Cause

Here’s how you can give back on Give 8/28
Members of the Central Carolina Community Foundation and local nonprofits high-fiving.
Give 8/28 builds on the momentum created by Black Philanthropy Month with one concentrated day of giving for Black nonprofits. | Photo provided by Central Carolina Community Foundation
Get ready to give back, Cola. Today is Give 8/28, a day dedicated to uplifting Black-led and Black-benefiting nonprofits.

Donors can use the Midlands Gives year-round platform to contribute to 160+ local nonprofits on Give 8/28 — and the rest of August for Black Philanthropy Month.

To support this effort, Central Carolina Community Foundation, its African American Philanthropy Committee, and In Good Company partners are awarding up to $15,000 in prizes to eligible organizations through the Midlands Gives website.
Let's get giving
News Notes
Development
  • Alexander Place — a new mixed-use project coming to the corner of Augusta Street and Alexander Road — includes eight apartments + 8,500 sqft of retail space. Renderings suggest potential uses like a coffee shop, cafes, and more. The project will take about a year and a half. (The Post and Courier)
Coming Soon
  • Barrio Tacos is set to open its first SC location in Lexington in October, with a Columbia location planned for Devine Street near the corner of Beltline Blvd. Known for build-your-own tacos and a wide variety of tequila and whiskey, the Devine Street spot is set to open in early 2024. (The Post and Courier)
Festival
  • Opa! The annual Greek Festival will return Thursday, Sept. 14 and run through Sunday, Sept. 17 at the Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Cathedral (1931 Sumter St.). Enjoy traditional Greek food, vendors, music, and more. Entrance is free.
Sports
  • Cocky, USC’s mascot, is rumored to present a new impressive gameday entrance for the 2023 football season. The details are being kept a surprise, but the previous magic box entrance behind a black curtain will likely be replaced. (The State)
Arts
  • The Arts Center of Kershaw County has completed its gallery renovation and named the new space “Art Fields Extended.” Originally opened in 1983, the gallery now displays selections from the Lake City Art Fields competition. The exhibition is open to the public until Saturday, Sept. 23. (WLTX)
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The Wrap
 
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Today’s edition by:
Sam
From the editor
Starbucks released its yearly Pumpkin Spiced Lattes (PSL) last week, officially making it fall — I wish. Though Starbucks has a mean PSL, my goal for the rest of the year is to only buy local coffee. I challenge you to do the same — and I’ll make it easy. Read through our local coffee guide and fun fact: Piecewise Coffee Co. offers 15% off all drink purchases as a part of its happy hour special every Monday through Thursday from 2-4 p.m.
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