Winner: “Columbia’s Skyline at Night” by Timothy M.

Finalist: “Military Power in the City” by Tracey G.

Finalist: “Concrete and Gold” by Valerie B.

• Trustworthy – Documentary Screening and Discussion of Journalism’s Role in Democracy | Wednesday, Jan. 31 | 7-9 p.m. | Nickelodeon Theatre, 1607 Main St., Columbia | Free | Join a special screening of “Trustworthy,” a documentary chronicling the growing crisis of trust in media and whether we can find common ground.
• Read to a Dog | Wednesday, Jan. 31 | Times vary | Richland Library North Main, Columbia | Free | Join Susanne and her certified dog to practice reading with a furry friend.
• Comedy + Beer at Old Mill Brewpub | Wednesday, Jan. 31 | 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.

• Nom Nom Namaste | Thursday, Jan. 25-Thursday, Feb. 29 | 11:30 a.m.-12 p.m. | Icon on Taylor, 1218 Taylor St., Columbia | $10 | Guests will receive a complimentary small smoothie and a bite to enjoy.

• Live at Loveland | Friday, Feb. 2 | 6:30-8:30 p.m. | Loveland Coffee, 7475 Carlisle St., Irmo | Free | Head to Loveland on the first Friday of each month for Live at Loveland, featuring local musicians.

• USC Gamecock Women’s Basketball vs. Ole Miss Rebels Women’s Basketball | Sunday, Feb. 4 | 2 p.m. | Colonial Life Arena, 801 Lincoln St., Columbia | $25-$35 | Watch as the undefeated Gamecocks take on the Ole Miss Rebels inside of Colonial Life Arena.
• Cocktail Classroom | Sunday, Feb. 4-Sunday, March 3 | 6:30-8:30 p.m. | Smoked Restaurant, 1643 Main St., Columbia | $65 | Join Smoked for Cocktail 101: Craft cocktails at home, master shaking vs. stirring, elevate ice’s role, and embrace mixology essentials.

• Stanley Quencher | $45 | The internet’s favorite tumbler
• Owala FreeSip | $37.99 | Patented straw design to sip upright
• Owala Tumbler | $37.99 | Car cup-holder friendly
• Hydro Flask Tumbler | $44.95 | Flexible straw + dishwasher safe

• The Capital City Club, situated atop Columbia’s Truist tower for 35 years, is closing on Tuesday, Feb. 20 due to unsustainable operations post-COVID. Members can join regional affiliated clubs without extra fees. (The Post and Courier)

• Shane Beamer, head coach of Gamecock football, named Joe DeCamillis as associate head coach/special teams coordinator. DeCamillis, with extensive NFL experience (and Super Bowl wins), joins after serving as a special assistant at the University of Texas. (Gamecocks Online)

• SC’s Department of Commerce revealed its economic development plan — emphasizing sectors like advanced energy, life sciences, and manufacturing — and an ~$800,000 rebranding initiative. Its new slogan reads: “From Launch to Legacy.” (The Post and Courier)

• The Gamecock baseball team will scrimmage at Founders Park this weekend and events will be free + open to the public. Friday’s scrimmage starts at 4 p.m., Saturday features Fan Fest at 12 p.m., and Sunday’s scrimmage begins at 1:30 p.m. (Gamecocks Online)

• Lexington Police Department’s 8.5-year-old K9 Dony + Officer Matt Morrison won awards at the 2024 “Leashes and Beaches” police K9 skills competition in North Myrtle Beach. Dony won first place in Hardest Hitting Dog and second place in Fastest Dog among sixteen competing teams. (Cola Daily)

• The WRKT — a local pilates studio — is inviting Soda Citizens to its The WRKT and Brands We Love event, taking place at its Devine Street studio (2921 Devine St.) on Saturday, Feb. 3 from 3 to 5 p.m. Enjoy food trucks, drinks, shopping, facials, giveaways, and local business pop-ups.

• Whether it’s from a cold or allergies, stuffy nose sufferers have often turned to over-the-counter decongestants for relief. But you may be wondering — are OTC decongestants effective? See the answer.*

• The big game is less than two weeks away. If you’re hosting, or bringing a dish (like the good friend you are), these mini halftime Hawaiian roll sandwiches, jalapeño mac and cheese with corn and tomato salad, and stuffed artichokes are sure touchdowns.*

• USC is looking for women participants for a paid research study on sex steroid hormones, the vaginal microbiome, and interpersonal relationships in chronic pelvic pain (CPP). Women with and without CPP are eligible. Learn more.*

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