April 26, 2024

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A trip down memory lane

Check out some of the changes happening in Five Points. | Photo by COLAtoday

We came across an article written by Riley Edenbeck — a senior journalism major at USC who works with the Carolina News and Reporter — sharing that The Bird Dog, a well-known Five Points bar, is currently being transformed into a new Gamecock-themed sports bar, “Touchdowns.”

The inside will soon be decked out in Gamecock memorabilia, additional TVs, and you’ll be able to order from an expanded Philly-inspired menu.

A few local sports bars

A grand reopening is scheduled for August, but if you can’t wait until the end of summer for a gameday-spirited sports bar, head to these tried-and-true spots:

CB18 Bar and Grill, 801 Harden St. | A Gamecock-themed sports bar made for Gamecocks by Gamecocks.

J’s Corner Restaurant & Bar, 1015 Rosewood Dr. | One of the go-to gameday fan spots for Saturdays in South Carolina.

The Cock N’ Bull Pub-Grille, 326 South Edisto Ave. | Rosewood’s neighborhood pub invites everyone to enjoy good bites, drinks, and sports.

The Publick House, 2307 Devine St. | Known for its wings and extensive draft list, head to Publick House to catch the big game with your friends.

Then and now

City Editors Sam and David here. As USC alums ourselves, we reflected on our days at USC and time spent in various Five Points bars or restaurants that have now been replaced or revamped.

What used to be Yesterdays Restaurant & Tavern is now Ruby Sunshine.
What used to be The Cotton Gin, is now New Brookland Tavern.
What used to be Delaney’s Music Pub and Eatery is now Bang Back Pinball Lounge.
What used to be the Parthenon, turned into the Thirsty Parrot and now stands as All Good Books.

We could go on, but we want you to reminisce about bars + restaurants in Five Points with us. Join the conversation below by answering the question in the Asked section.

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Events

Friday, April 26

The Night Shift at ReFind | Friday, April 26 | 6-9 p.m. | ReFind, 718 S. Edisto Ave., Columbia | Free | A monthly night market hosted at the new Re•Find location in the Rosewood neighborhood, featuring local goods, antiques, food, music, and more.
Gamecock Baseball vs. Kentucky Wildcats | Friday, April 26-Sunday, April 28 | Times vary | Founders Park, 431 Williams St., Columbia | $15-$20 | Root root root for the home team as the Gamecocks take on the Wildcats.
Live Music by Paisley Marie | Friday, April 26, Friday, May 24 | 6-9 p.m. | Gardener’s Outpost, 1211 Franklin St., Columbia | Free | Grab a cold drink from the bar and start the weekend off right.
Columbia Fireflies vs. Augusta GreenJackets | Friday, April 26 | 7:05 p.m. | Segra Park, 1640 Freed St., Columbia | $6-$18 | Enjoy Mystery Weekend at Segra Park with a special mystery giveaway included.*

Saturday, April 27

Columbia Taco & Tequila Bar Crawl: 6th Annual | Saturday, April 27 | 1-6 p.m. | Vista restaurants and bars, Columbia | $24.99 | Enjoy eating tacos, sipping margaritas, taking tequila shots, and more.
Columbia Fireflies vs. Augusta GreenJackets | Saturday, April 27 | 6:05 p.m. | Segra Park, 1640 Freed St., Columbia | $6-$18 | Enjoy Mystery Weekend at Segra Park and a post-game fireworks show.*

Sunday, April 28

Cocktail Classroom | Sunday, April 28, Sunday, May 26 | 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.
Columbia Fireflies vs. Augusta GreenJackets | Sunday, April 28 | 5:05 p.m. | Segra Park, 1640 Freed St., Columbia | $6-$18 | It’s Sunday Funday: Sundays are for family fun and pre-game autographs. Kids can run the bases post-game.*

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News Notes

Coming Soon

Cook Out is coming to West Columbia. A new location, set to be at 1413 Charleston Hwy., replaces the old Hardee’s that’s been closed since 2019. Known for its tray combos and milkshakes, the fast food restaurant does not have an opening date confirmed. (The State)

Civic

Lexington’s County Council approved regulations for short-term rentals this week, requiring owners to obtain an annual permit with to-be-determined fees. This approval follows shortly after Richland County approved its new regulations earlier this month. Regulations will take effect on January 1. (The Post and Courier)

Sports

Olivia Gaines, a former player for Dawn Staley at USC, will become the head women’s basketball coach at Allen University. Gaines hopes to take a page out of Coach Staley’s book and revitalize the women’s basketball program. (The State)

Read

Looking for a bit of light reading during National Poetry Month? We recommend checking out these four poems written by our readers, which were submitted in our COLAtoday Poetry Contest. Then, vote on your favorite. We’ll announce the winner in a newsletter early next week.

Pets

Lend a paw — students moving out can donate supplies like towels, sheets, laundry products, cleaning supplies, linens, and more to Final Victory Rescue. Drop off items at 919 N Lucas St., West Columbia, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Shop

Salvage Sisters — a vintage store offering “handy ma’am services” located at 2006 State St., Cayce — is hosting a weekend sale. Everything in the store will be on sale 50-75% off from Friday to Sunday. It will be open 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Listen

New headset rules will benefit Shane Beamer + South Carolina’s football team more than others. Go beyond the scoreboard and behind the scenes of the South Carolina Gamecocks with Locked On’s daily, team-focused podcasts.

Eat

You’ve got 20 minutes to make and eat your lunch before your next meeting. Enter: This roasted blueberry + gorgonzola grilled cheese sandwich. A winner from the Lowes Foods and Our State magazine contest, this is a great way to eat all of the in-season blueberries for a late breakfast or afternoon snack.*

Watch

For the first time ever, Hulu Live TV is offering a three day free trial. Get 33 of the top 35 cable channels, Hulu on demand, Disney+, and ESPN+.*

Home

Did you know you could finance your fixer-upper with home equity? You could get up to $50K with a HELOC — calculate your payment.*

Opening

A fresh addition to the Vista

Don’t miss the grand opening, happening on Monday, April 29 at 10 a.m. | Photo provided by AC Public Relations

Coinciding with National Small Business Week, a grand opening of Farmers Market Xchange is set for Monday, April 29 at 10 a.m. Located at 912 Lady St. in the Vista, the Toms Creek Family Farms’ artisan market will offer fresh deli meats and cheeses, fresh baked goods, coffee, and more.

To mark the occasion, Farmer’s Market Xchange is offering discounts, including 10% off storewide and 20% off all bread and pastries. You can also look forward to wagyu burgers for lunch + a wine sampling.

It’s open Monday through Saturday, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., and will serve hot lunches from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. daily.

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The Buy

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The Wrap

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Today’s edition by:
Sam

From the editor

Saying goodbye to some of our favorites is hard, but change can sometimes be good too. I know I have loved seeing All Good Books turn into a place of community. Sometimes there is nothing better (or cozier) than having a glass of wine on the patio after work on a Friday + feeling the weight of a new hardback on my shoulder as it bounces in my tote. Did I just plan my Friday afternoon?

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