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☕️ Piecewise Coffee Co. is expanding

Piecewise Coffee Co. expands and is taking over a Devine Street location
Piecewise Coffee Co.
Piecewise Coffee Co. is expanding and opening a second location. | Photo by COLAtoday team
We understand if your tears pour over — Blūm Coffee shared on its Instagram stories that it is bidding adieu to its Devine Street location but keeping its Charleston location open. Fret not coffee lovers, another local favorite, Piecewise Coffee Co., is steeping in.

The Cayce-based coffee haven, located at 2001 State St., will be opening its second location in the Devine District, brewing new coffee into 2824 Devine St., adding 1,710 sqft to its coffee footprint in Cola.

Piecewise plans to give the space a makeover, adopting its classic blue hues and is set to reopen on Monday, Jan. 22. To celebrate the second opening, a block party or grand opening is on the horizon in February.

The renovations aren’t limited to the new Devine District locale. Piecewise recently underwent renovations in its Cayce location, particularly in the “Mail Room,” an adjacent space to the main coffee shop.

Piecewise Coffee Co. Mail Room

Renovations happening in the Mail Room next door to the coffee shop. | Photo by COLAtoday team

The enhancements include an expanded seating capacity and a strategic wall removal for added natural light. With both the coffee shop + Mail Room space, the coffee shop now has ~2,700 sqft of storage, serving, and seating capacity in Cayce.

Brothers and co-owners, Jacob + Zach Kirby expressed excitement about the expansion.

“People have been asking us to move closer to the Forest Acres area for a while. We were looking for ways to expand but thought — why do we have to start from scratch?” Jacob said.

Zach spoke to local sentiment by saying, “The opportunity with Blūm is a way local coffee shops are working together to keep local businesses here and growing.”

In a nod to supporting local businesses, Piecewise will continue to source its bagels and bread from JJ’s Place in West Columbia, extending the partnership to both their Cayce and new Devine District locations.
Events
Monday, Jan. 15
Tuesday, Jan. 16
  • Smoked Oyster Series | Tuesday, Jan. 16 | 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.
  • USC Gamecock Men’s Basketball vs. Georgia Bulldogs Men’s Basketball | Tuesday, Jan. 16 | 9 p.m. | Colonial Life Arena, 801 Lincoln St., Columbia | $12-$55 | Plan to show up as the USC’s men’s basketball take on the UGA Bulldogs inside Colonial Life Arena.
Wednesday, Jan. 17
  • Sip and Plant Workshop: Blending Soil | Wednesday, Jan. 17 | 6:30-8 p.m. | Gardener’s Outpost, 1211 Franklin St., Columbia | $45 | In this class, students will learn about the difference between soil and dirt.
Thursday, Jan. 18
  • January half-off lunch features | Thursday, Jan. 11-Wednesday, Jan. 31 | 11 a.m.-4 p.m. | Price of purchase | Hanabi Hibachi and Sushi, 1600 Block Main St., Columbia | The Grand on Main, Hanabi Hibachi and Sushi, and Smoked are offering half-priced lunch on select menu items — plus, Goodlife Cafe is offering half off dinner (4-8 p.m.).*
Friday, Jan. 19
  • “Jurassic World” Live Tour | Friday, Jan. 19-Sunday, Jan. 21 | Times vary | Colonial Life Arena, 801 Lincoln St., Columbia | $25-$105 | Get up close and personal with some of your favorite “Jurassic World” dinosaurs and vehicles.
Thursday, Jan. 25
  • Young Leaders Society Oyster Roast | Thursday, Jan. 25 | 6-9 p.m. | City Market, 705 Gervais St., Columbia | $25-$40 | The YLS Oyster Roast is the Young Leaders Society’s annual event to kick off the beginning of the new year with ways to give back and have a good time with live music, a silent auction + tasty eats.*
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Family

Culture

Calling all small shoppers: See EdVenture’s kids’ supermarket renovation
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Photos of new green and yellow pain and grocery store signage in EdVenture's children's market in Columbia, SC.
Edventure’s beloved Market for children has undergone a makeover. | Photos provided by EdVenture Children’s Museum
Calling all parents of curious, hands-on kiddos. Your little one’s favorite play space, the EdVenture Market, is back and ready to give small shoppers a larger-than-life experience.

The recent renovation added more than a new coat of paint — the refresh aims to create an even more engaging and educational experience for your little Soda Citizens.

Here’s a sneak peek at what awaits:
  • Shiny new floors and fresh paint
  • Updated manipulatives from fresh produce to sparkling shelves
  • New signage: Find your way through the aisles with ease (and don’t forget to check out the “specials”).
  • Four new cash registers: Time to ring up imaginary groceries and fine-tune those math skills.
See the new space for yourself at the grand reopening on Monday, Jan. 15 at 10 a.m. Enjoy the ribbon-cutting ceremony and be among the first to experience the revamped EdVenture Market, made possible by Publix Super Markets Charities.
Ready, set, shop
News Notes
Coming Soon
  • First Watch — a popular made-to-order breakfast, brunches, and lunches restaurant — is coming soon to 275 Harbison Blvd. This will be Columbia’s first location, with other SC locations being near Greenville + Fort Mill. An opening date has not been announced. (The State)
Today Is
  • Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Today, you can honor the life + legacy of Dr. King by attending the City of Columbia’s 36th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Commemoration at 4 p.m. at MLK Park or going to Columbia Museum of Art for Martin Luther King Jr. Day. The CMA is offering free admission + hosting special MLK Day programming.
Feel Good
  • Meet Ryder — a pit bull rescued from suspected dogfighting that is now the station pet at Richland County Sheriff’s Department Region 6. The Blythewood-area station was so charmed by Ryder that employees asked to keep him. Ryder now enjoys his days playing in the station’s back area as his personal playground. (The Post and Courier)
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  • New name, new venues, and new events. For 77 years, Historic Charleston Foundation has celebrated houses, history, and culture through its annual spring festival — this year The Charleston Festival (formerly known as the Festival of Houses & Gardens) is happening March 14-April 14. See this year’s lineup + snag tickets.*
 
Health

Healthcare

This new dentist office is something to smile about
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A rendering of Chapin Pediatric Dentistry.
Dr. Charlton Conner is now accepting new patients at the Chapin location. | Photo provided by Chapin Pediatric and Teen Dentistry
Say cheese, COLA. There’s a new dentist office opening in the heart of Chapin for kids + teens, and they’re accepting new patients.

The grand opening celebration for Chapin Pediatric and Teen Dentistry (192 Broomstraw Rd., Chapin) is happening Thursday, Jan. 18 at 10:30 a.m. featuring:
  • A ribbon cutting by the Greater Chapin Chamber of Commerce
  • Chapin’s Mayor Al Koon as the guest speaker
  • Local treats like Bart’s Coffee and cookies from The Cookie Shack
Looking for a dentist office for your kid? Call (803) 298-8255 to book an appointment.
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The Wrap
 
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Today’s edition by:
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From the editor
Though I am sad to see Blūm’s Cola location go, I am happy that local businesses are staying in Columbia. Many answers on our “Ins” and “Outs” for 2024 post were about local businesses and coffee shops. Take a look and add a few ins and outs yourself.
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