Richland County

• Arcadia Lakes
  
  
  • Town Council: Janet Holland and Linda Z Jackson
• Blythewood
  
  
  • Mayor: Bryan S Franklin and Sloan Jarvis Griffin III
  • Town Council: Eddie Baughman, Donald B Brock Jr, Andrea Fripp, and Patricia D Hovis

• Columbia
  
  
  • District 02: Ed McDowell
  • District 03: Moe Baddourah and Will Brennan face off
  • At Large: Tyler Bailey, Jesse Bullard, and Christa Williams
• Irmo
  
  
  • Mayor: Bill Danielson and Barry A. Walker Sr
  • Town Council: Jeff Allen, Phyllis Coleman, George Frazier, Gabriel Penfield, and Erik Sickinger

Lexington County

• Batesburg-Leesville
  
  
  • District 02: David W Bouknight Jr.
  • District 04: Betty Barnes Hartley and Johnnie Mae Speach-Lemon
  • District 06: Tillman Gives and Paul Wise
  • Dist 8: Bob Hall
• Cayce
  
  
  
  
  • Elise Partin and Abbott Bray
• Lexington
  
  
  • Mayor: Hazel Livingston runs unopposed for Mayor
  • Town Council: Will Allen, Greg Brewer, Bennett Casto, Edwin Gerace, Matthew Graham, Todd R Lyle, Jeannie Michaels, and Amelia Cherry Pocta
  • School Board Election: District 4: Troy S Harper
• Pelion
  
  
  • Town Council: John Greg Downer, John Elkin, and Daniel F Shumpert
• Pine Ridge
  
  
  • Town Council: Beth Spires Sturkie and Maria Jeffcoat Urbanek
• Springdale
  
  
  • Town Council: Viki Sox Fecas, Steve O Hallman, and Cory Hook
• West Columbia
  
  
  • Mayor: Tem Miles and Melissa Sprouse Browne

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• Pups n Pints | Tuesday, Nov. 7 | 6-9 p.m. | The Grand on Main, 1621 Main St., Columbia | Free | Get ready for a paw-some night of furry fun and ice-cold brews at Pups + Pints, where adorable pups and refreshing pints collide.
• Backyard Beekeeping For The Curious | Tuesday, Nov. 7 | 6:30-8 p.m. | Gardener’s Outpost, 1211 Franklin St., Columbia | $35 | In this class, you’ll be introduced to the basics of what it takes to start and maintain a beehive in your yard.

• Charles Wesley Godwin | Wednesday, Nov. 8 | 8 p.m. | The Senate, 1022B Senate St., Columbia | $27 | West Virginia native Charles Wesley Godwin fuses heartland rock with country roots, reflecting Appalachian life and storytelling.

• Devine Night Out | Thursday, Nov. 9 | 5-8 p.m. | Gardener’s Outpost Shandon, 709 Woodrow St., Columbia | Free | While you’re knocking out holiday shopping, make sure to check out the other local businesses that will be open late.
• Dear Blanca, Junior Astronomers, Say Brother | Thursday, Nov. 9 | 7-11 p.m. | 122 State St., West Columbia | $15 | Three popular locals perform at New Brookland Tavern’s West Columbia space one last time.

• Wingard’s Market Holiday Soiree | Friday, Nov. 10 | 9 a.m. | Wingard’s Market,1403 N Lake Dr., Lexington | Free | Sip on mulled wine while you shop for holiday gifts.
• Morey Weinstein “The Art of Realism” Gallery Opening | Friday, Nov. 10 | 11 a.m. | City Art, 1224 Lincoln St., Columbia | Free | Morey Weinstein is a hyper-realistic artist who landed in the mediums of airbrush acrylic on canvas and sculpture techniques.

• Irmo Community Park Holiday Market | Saturday, Nov. 11 | 10 a.m.-2 p.m. | Irmo Community Park Holiday Market, 7507 Eastview Dr., Irmo | Free | Kick off the holiday season with this market that includes a cookie decorating class from Luna Rosa Cakes.

• Snag Christmas trees and garlands at a discount exclusively for Prime members.
• Shop dripless Hanukkah candles with a burn time of 30+ minutes.
• Hang this star and string lights decoration for cheery, twinkling warmth outdoors or indoors.
• Invite winter coziness into your living room with a flannel electric blanket that’s soft and warm.
• Add an elegant light-up birch tree to any space.

• Local legends Hootie and the Blowfish announced their 2024 “Summer Camp with Trucks” tour, celebrating 30 years of their chart-topping album “Cracked Rear View.” The tour, with openers Collective Soul and Edwin McCain, comes to Colonial Life Arena on Thursday, Aug. 29. Tickets go on sale Friday at 10 a.m.

• 100. That’s how many points the No. 6 ranked Gamecock Women’s Basketball team scored against No. 10 Notre Dame in their 100-71 win in Paris. Local five-star freshman MiLaysia Fulwiley scored 17 points, had a team-high six steals, and took the internet by storm with this layup.

• The official South Carolina Christmas Tree, a 35-foot Norway Spruce, arrived at the State House on Monday. The evergreen will be lit during the 57th Governor’s Carolighting on Sunday, Nov. 19. (WIS)

• South Carolina Men’s Soccer made program history with their first-ever win over a top-ranked team. The Gamecocks 2-1 win over No. 1 UCF will advance them to the Sun Belt Semifinals. (Gamecocks Online)

• 7Brew Coffee is now open at 2230 N. Beltline Blvd. on the corner of Forest Drive. The drive-thru drink shop serves a variety of coffees, smoothies, sweet drinks, and shakes. This is the Arkansas chain’s second Midlands location.

• Richland County invites public input on a proposed greenway and trail from Alpine Road to Windsor Lake Boulevard. A meeting is set for 6 p.m. on Thursday at 800 Polo Rd. County staff will share more about the project and field questions.

• The South Carolina State Museum welcomes back “Accessibility Mornings,” offering a sensory-adapted, inclusive environment for neurodiverse and disabled guests, complete with a special reading of “The Very Hungry Caterpillar” and a planetarium show, all with ASL interpretation available.

• This season, give the gift of education with Southeastern Esthetics Institute. From a new and innovative Massage Therapy Program to the Esthetics Licensure Course, a gift from this local business is perfect for someone looking to pursue their wellness passions.*

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• 10 miles of hiking + biking trails
• 10 miles of water access for paddling + fishing along Six Mile and Congaree creeks.