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• CenterWell Cayce Grand Opening | Wednesday, Aug. 30 | 10 a.m.-1 p.m. | 1612 Airport Blvd., 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.
• Columbia Fireflies vs. Delmarva Shorebirds | Wednesday, Aug. 30 | 7:05 p.m. | Segra Park, 1640 Freed St., Columbia | $5-$7 | Trash the Poop Dog Days of Summer (bring your dog with the game to you) // White Claw Wednesday ($5 16oz White Claws)*
• 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.

• 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.
• Chapin Labor Day Festival | Friday, Sept. 1-Monday, Sept. 4 | Various locations, Chapin | Free | Returning to the Chapin Labor Day festivities for this year is the Taste of Chapin, Chapin’s version of Restaurant Week.

• 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.

• 4-5 p.m.: The Reggie Sullivan Band
• 5:15-6:15 p.m.: Turnstiles
• 6:30-8 p.m.: Meli’sa Morgan

• 4:15-5:15 p.m.: E.Z. Shakes
• 5:30- 6:30 p.m.: ChaVonne Campbell & TreSounds
• 6:40 -8 p.m.: Civil Remedy

• 7-10 p.m.: Knights of Flannel

• Governor Henry McMaster has issued Executive Order 2023-29, declaring a State of Emergency in anticipation of Hurricane Idalia for SC. He urges South Carolinians to stay informed through local forecasts and to start preparing. Cola will likely experience heavy rain, flash flooding, and winds that can cause power outages.

• JerryFest 2023 is happening on Sunday, Oct. 1 from 11:30 a.m. to 8 p.m., and the musical lineup along with new festivities has been announced. Enjoy the free event with the addition of a new stage, an after-party, and new family activities.

• The Central Midlands Regional Transit Authority (The COMET) is increasing its services to Lower Richland. On Monday, Sept. 25, route 47 will become a fixed route and will begin + end at the Crowson Road Superstop.

• The annual Big Grab yard sale — the largest yard sale event in the Midlands — will take place on Friday, Sept. 8 + Saturday, Sept. 9. The yard sale covers 50 miles and runs through Blythewood, Ridgeway, and Winnsboro. Check the maps and shop til’ you drop.

• The SC Philharmonic’s Chamber Crawl will kick off its 2023-2024 season at Bierkeller Brewing Company on Tuesday, Sept. 5 at 7 p.m. Enjoy an authentic German Biergarten experience while you listen to a woodwind trio by the river. Tickets are $20.

• Look up. Tonight’s full moon is not only the second one this month (aka a blue moon); it’s also the last supermoon we’ll see until 2032, appearing 8% bigger and 16% brighter than usual. Check local charts for the best time to view. Bonus: shop for telescopes. Our fingers are crossed in hopes of seeing it through the clouds tonight.

• It’s Bo time. For a limited time, Bojangles is testing out chicken wings in Columbia in light of tailgating season. The new wings will be served up and marinated in a blend of spices and coated with creamy buffalo, barbeque, or Bo’s Classic sauces. (Cola Daily)

• ICYMI, our latest edition of COLA Wellness in partnership with Prisma Health features: five back-to-school tips, healthy eating on-the-go, yoga with baby goats, at-home workout inspo, and more. Subscribe.*

• For those struggling with obesity, life can become limited by pain, discomfort, and increasing medical conditions. While bariatric surgery isn’t always the first choice, the procedure can be life changing. Hear from a real-life bariatric patient — and see if bariatric surgery is right for you.*

• Refinance rates are skyrocketing. But home equity rates remain relatively low — which means that now is a great time to borrow against your home. Calculate your payment.*

• Have you ever shot an apple out of a cannon? Don’t miss the apple cannon, the cow train, the corn maze, the pumpkin patch, and 30+ varieties of apples.

• No judgment here if you’re only going for the apple cider doughnuts + slushie. Enjoy U-pick apples, a playground, an animal barn, hayrides, and other family-fun activities.

• Fall into the season of baking with Adams Apple Co biscuit mixes. You’ll have all the ingredients you’ll need to create a delicious apple-based treat.

• Hosting a dinner party this fall? Treat your guests to one-of-a-kind laser-etched glasses from CEB Studio. Find your city’s design here.

• The best thing to scoop into your coffee (or tea, or smoothies) daily? Collagen that’s grass-fed, pasture-raised, and has 18 grams of protein per serving. Enter: NativePath’s Collagen Peptides.

• Pro tip: Use a propane-powered fire pit for an easy, smokeless burn. This Amazon Basics gas fire pit makes a great home patio addition or camping buddy.

• The piece of furniture we’re drooling over: this Poly & Bark leather ottoman pouf in cognac brown. Hello, soft leather and beautiful living room.