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Hot Homes: 4 Columbia new to market homes
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The George R. Price House located off Forest Drive went up for sale. | Photo by The Moore Company
The weather may be cooling, but Cola’s housing market stays hot. Today we’re bringing you four new listings, including one you may recognize from your jaunts down Forest Drive.

From Arcadia Lakes to Forest Hills, here are four hot homes ranging from $250,000 to $1 million.

3000 Forest Dr., Columbia
  • 4 bed, 5 bath, 4,508 sqft
  • $924,900
Discover the charm of the George R. Price House, a Bauhaus-style gem nestled on a .8 acre lot, listed on the National Register of Historic Places and designed with artistic details, including a curved staircase. This home boasts diverse living spaces for dining, relaxing, and entertaining alongside outdoor spots like a screened porch and a secluded patio. Plus, it’s just minutes from downtown.

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The curved staircase is one of many artistic features. | Photo by The Moore Company

4515 Meadowood Rd., Columbia
  • 3 bed, 4 bath, 2,450 sqft
  • $625,000
Here’s a rejuvenated brick home near Arcadia Lakes with a primary suite addition, hardwood floors, a fireplace, quartz kitchen counters, and a detached garage or workshop. The new suite features his + hers walk-in closets and double vanities. Plus, you can entertain outside on the deck and covered porch.

7325 Fontana Dr., Columbia
  • 4 bed, 2 bath, 1,600 sqft
  • $299,000
Step into this newly renovated ranch-style home with a blend of modern upgrades and classic charm. Featuring a spacious living area, an updated kitchen + bathrooms, and a big backyard with a pool, this home is convenient to shopping and Fort Jackson.

3118 River Dr., Columbia
  • 2 bed, 1 bath, 1,400 sqft
  • $249,900
Located in Earlewood, this 1930s house is close to downtown and the developing North Main area. Sitting on a 7,840 sqft lot, the backyard is fit for entertaining and includes a detached garage.
The Columbia Museum of Art
 
Events
Tuesday, Oct. 24
  • Music on Main | Tuesday, Oct. 24 | 7-8 p.m. | Smoked, 1643 Main St., Columbia | $60 | South Carolina Philharmonic takes center stage on the back patio.
Wednesday, Oct. 25
  • 1 Million Cups | Wednesday, Oct. 25 | 9-10 a.m. | Richland Library Main, 1431 Assembly St., Columbia | Free | Join this event for local entrepreneurs to meet and present their startups to the thriving peer network of founders in Columbia.
  • USC Fall Literary Festival: Drew Lanham | Wednesday, Oct. 25 | 6-7:30 p.m. | USC Hollings Library, 1322 Greene St., Columbia | Free | Registration is required for this event to this MacArthur Fellows Program poet, author, and wildlife biologist.
Thursday, Oct. 26
  • Loading Dock Live: Terence Young | Thursday, Oct. 26 | 5:30-8 p.m. | The Township Auditorium, 1703 Taylor St., Columbia | Free | Bring your lawn chair and enjoy a performance from Terence Young live on the loading dock behind the auditorium.
  • Koger Center Presents: American Patchwork Quartet | Thursday, Oct. 26 | 7:30-9 p.m. | Darla Moore School of Business - Johnson Hall, 1014 Greene St., Columbia | $18-$23 | Join these Grammy-winning artists as they breathe new life into centuries-old American songs.
  • Boo at the Zoo | Thursday, Oct. 26 | 6-9 p.m. | Riverbanks Zoo and Garden, 500 Wildlife Pkwy., Columbia | $20 | The annual family-friendly Halloween event is back with magic shows, haunted carousel rides, trick-or-treating, and more.
Friday, Oct. 27
  • Dracula: Ballet with a Bite | Friday, Oct. 27 | 7:30-9:30 p.m. | Koger Center For The Arts, 1051 Greene St., Columbia | $35-$60 | South Carolina Ballet (formerly known as Columbia City Ballet) presents this electric and sensual ballet Halloween weekend, which promises to thrill and captivate its audience.
Saturday, Oct. 28
  • Halloween Hoopla | Saturday, Oct. 28 | 9 a.m.-4 p.m. | EdVenture, 211 Gervais St., Columbia | $13 | This event is free with general admission and features fun-filled activities and Halloween-themed programs — plus, trick-or-treating through Eddie’s Village.
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Travel

Feel at home this holiday season in Greenville
A crowd of ice skaters at an outdoor rink in Greenville, SC.
Enjoy seasonal activities in a new city that still feels like home. | Photo provided by VisitGreenville SC
Experience magical moments in Greenville this season with affordable accommodations and festive fun without the crowds.

Choose from favorites, like:
  • Rooftop igloos and outdoor ice skating
  • Seeing dazzling lights (even Santa’s elves flock to Main Street to see this)
  • Live performances + free, family-friendly events
  • And more holly jolly happenings to spread seasonal cheer
Thinking about spending the season in Greenville? Request a free Visitor’s Guide.
Book a seasonal stay
News Notes
Civic
  • Early voting is open through Friday, Nov. 3, for municipal elections on Tuesday, Nov. 7. Stop by your county office and vote Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Absentee ballot requests end on Friday, Oct. 27. Visit SC Votes for sample ballots and tracking absentee ballots.
Community
  • Mayor Daniel Rickenmann and Instacart’s VP of Policy, Casey Aden-Wansbury, will unveil the Grocery Access Pilot program at Eau Claire Town Hall on Friday, aimed at tackling food insecurity by facilitating online grocery delivery for over 100 households in Columbia’s food deserts.
Coming Soon
  • Well, hot dog. Rebel Dogs is opening at 504 Gervais St. in the Vista on Monday, Nov. 13. The devilish dog joint serves beef, turkey, vegan, and gluten-free wieners. Enter to win free hot dogs for a year.
Open
  • Barrio Tacos + Tequila + Whiskey opened yesterday, joining downtown Lexington’s growing dining scene. The new spot at 105 W Main St. is the chain’s first SC location. (Lexington Chronicle)
Number
  • 9. That’s where Lexington’s water tank ranked in the 2023 Tank of the Year contest. Designed by Lexington High School students, the water tower features the school’s Wildcat mascot with a farm and lake scene.
Cause
  • James Jude Courtney, aka Michael Myers in the movie “Halloween,” joins forces again this year with Harvest Hope Food Bank for the “It’s Scary to Be Hungry” food drive. The event runs from 5-7 p.m. today at KJs Market IGA, 2349 Augusta Rd., for drop off of non-perishable food items.
Seasonal
  • Oh my gourd — check out the finalists for our COLAtoday Pumpkin Carving Contest. Vote for your favorite jack-o’-lantern by Wednesday, Oct. 25 + be sure to read our newsletter on Friday, Oct. 27 to see which pumpkin wins.
Wellness
  • ICYMI, our latest edition of COLA Wellness in partnership with Prisma Health features: the verdict on four health trends (worth it… or not?), where to get matcha locally, fall festivals + more. Subscribe.*
Family
 
Cause

Learn to fly with confidence

Learn to fly with confidence at CAE
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COLAtoday City Editors David and Sam board the plane at CAE. | Photo by COLAtoday
Flying can be stressful for anyone but can be especially
so for those with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD).

On Saturday, The Arc of South Carolina, The Arc of the US, Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE), Delta Air Lines, and Enterprise Holdings are collaborating to host Wings for All. The initiative provides a real-life simulation of the air travel experience for individuals with autism and other IDDs, many of whom will be boarding an airplane for the first time.

The program aims to reduce air travel stress for these individuals and their families through practice while also educating airport, airline, and TSA personnel on enhancing the travel experience for passengers with IDD.

The event is free for families but requires pre-registration due to limited space and begins at 8 a.m., offering a rehearsal of the airport experience, from checking in and passing through security to boarding an airplane.
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The Wrap
 
David Stringer wearing a dark button-down shirt

Today’s edition by:
David
From the editor
For as long as I can remember, I’ve been dodging a specific sharp dip in the road near the corner of Millwood and Taylor Street. On my way to get groceries Sunday evening, I did my typical dodging of said pothole and noticed it was filled in with fresh tarmac. I experienced the opposite of road rage and let out a cheer for Columbians and our vehicles.
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