How were roads chosen?

Richland County major road rehabs

• Percival Road from Forest Drive to Windsor Lake Boulevard
• 277 from Harden Street Extension to Fontaine Road
• Farrow Road from Cindy Drive to Pisgah Church Road
• Fort Jackson Boulevard from Garners Ferry Road to Fort Jackson entrance

Lexington County roads

• Charleston Highway from the Frink Street interaction toward I-26
• Augusta Road (Hwy 1) from Methodist Park Road to the I-26 intersection
• Sunset Boulevard (Hwy 378) from the I-20 interchange to North Lake Drive
• East 1st Street and Saint Matthews Road in downtown Swansea
• Highway 321 leading to Gaston

• Dueling Pianos | Friday, Jan. 26 | 7:30-10:30 p.m. | The Venue, 1626 Main St., Columbia | Free | Prepare for a night filled with laughter, sing-alongs, and friendly competition.
• Moon Over Buffalo at Town Theatre | Friday, Jan. 26-Sunday, Jan. 28 | Times vary | Town Theatre, 1012 Sumter St., Columbia | $15-$25 | It’s 1953 in Buffalo where actors, George and Charlotte Hay, are fading faster than a New York minute.

• Triva Brunch | Saturday, Jan. 27 | 7-10 p.m. | The Grand on Main, 1620 Main St., Columbia | Free | Test your knowledge while enjoying brunch.
• Gamecock Men’s Basketball vs. Missouri Tigers Men’s Basketball | Saturday, Jan. 27 | 1 p.m. | Colonial Life Arena, 801 Lincoln St., Columbia | $30-$65 | Watch the Gamecocks as they go for their 17th win of the season.
• Alpine Wine Tasting | Saturday, Jan. 27 | 3-4 p.m. | Hampton Street Vineyard, 1207 Hampton St., Columbia | $33 | Sip and learn about the wines of Alpine region of Europe and try six different wines with advanced sommelier Jonathan Lopez.

• Sensory Friendly Sundays for families | Sunday, Jan. 28 | 12:30-2 p.m. | Richland Library-Main, 1431 Assembly St., Columbia | Free | Experience the Children’s Room and Teen Center with a low sensory environment for children, teens and their families.
• Gamecocks Women’s Basketball vs. Vanderbilt Commodores Womens Basketball | Sunday, Jan. 28 | 3 p.m. | Colonial Life Arena, 801 Lincoln St., Columbia | $25-$35 | Cheer on the No. 1 ranked Gamecocks.

• Step Afrika! | Thursday, Feb. 15 | 8 p.m. | Newberry Opera House Performing Arts Center, 1201 McKibben St., Newberry | $10-$25 | Experience the vibrant rhythm of “Step Afrika!,” a fresh fusion of traditional stepping + African dance — and be captivated by storytelling and humor in a heart-pounding experience.*

• Discounts: Shop food and products for up to 30% less than traditional grocers
• Perks: Snag 30% off your order when you become a member
• Gifts: Receive a complimentary gift, valued up to $60, upon joining
• Free shipping: Spend $49+ and get groceries delivered for free

• The No. 1 ranked Gamecocks women’s basketball team defeated LSU 76-70 in a nail-biter in Baton Rouge last night. Next up, the team returns home for a sold out game against Vanderbilt at 3 p.m. on Sunday, Jan. 28. (Gamecocks Online)

• Skin and Brows Redefined celebrated its grand opening at its new location (2100 North Beltline Blvd.), across from Richland Mall. The beauty spa offers luxury facials, permanent makeup, and more.

• Made with Cola Love, a new local initiative, has launched to support small businesses and rejuvenate vacant storefronts. The business incubator program and temporary pop-up shops, aim to boost economic growth and community engagement. Small business applications are open now.

• Soda Citizens, you are natural photographers — we’ve chosen the finalists for our COLAtoday Picture of the Year contest, and now we need you to vote for your favorite. See the finalists + vote by Sunday, Jan. 28 to help us crown a winner.

• Ron Dickerson Jr. is set to lead Benedict College’s football team, succeeding Chennis Berry. Dickerson, known for his offensive focus at West Florida and NFL player experience, looks to take the Tigers back to the Division II playoffs. (The State)

• Columbia native Leandra Ellis-Gaston, is making waves on Broadway with her roles as Tina Turner in “TINA” and Anne Boleyn in “SIX.” Celebrating her fourth year in New York, Free Times caught up with Ellis-Gaston to talk about Columbia’s influence in her rising success.

• Got an exercise goal, but not sure which gym is worth it? Get a free month of ClassPass + sample multiple gyms and studios with just one membership.*

• The sixth annual event in the downtown neighborhood features close to 200 artists.

• Soiree on State includes artists, a free kids area, and local music along State Street in Cayce.

• Tartan Day South celebrates Celtic culture and heritage in the Midlands and supports The River Alliance.

• The day starts with a parade before the soapbox racing down Meeting Street begins.

• Now taking place at the State Fairgrounds, this year will mark the festival’s 15th year as a major event in Columbia.

• The outdoor music festival takes place on Meeting Street in West Columbia in front of Chayz Lounge and WECO Bottle and Biergarten.