05.13.2024

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10 Columbia area ice cream scoops

Handel’s is an ice cream lover’s dream. | Photo by COLAtoday

39 — that’s how many days we are from summer. We all know Cola stays warm, so here’s a list of five ice cream shops where you can cool off with a cone. Today we’re talking scoop-specific shops, for those who enjoy regular ice cream to soft serve.

Cold Stone Creamery | 914 N. Lake Dr., Spc 160, Lexington + 285 Columbiana Dr., Ste M, Columbia
Cold Stone Creamery’s ice cream is churned fresh in each store so you’ll never have to worry about that pesky freezer burn. Choose from a wide variety of mix-ins to create your own unique flavor.

Handel’s | 4619 Forest Dr., Columbia
Cola’s newest ice cream spot has a variety of custom flavors to keep you coming back to try. Tiny spoon provided, you can taste a few before you order. City Editor David here, I tried the Graham Central Station and recommend it for those who enjoy a little crunch in each bite.

Marble Slab Creamery | 1230 Bower Pkwy. Suite B - 1, Columbia + 6080 Garners Ferry Rd. Suite A, Columbia
Homemade in small batches, Marble Slab will slap your scoop on the frozen marble and mix in fruits, nuts, candies, or whatever you’re in the mood for.

yumartsyfood_64415696_712384199216048_5690076282568164398_n — Lick local at Sweet Cream Company | Photo via @yumartsyfood

Sweet Cream Co. | 1627 Main St., Columbia
Located just blocks from the State House, Sweet Cream Co. has a rotating cast of unique flavors that range from Coconut Lime Honey to Caramel Cashew. Put a couple of scoops in its scratch-made waffle cones and you’re set for your Main Street stroll.

Sweet Peas SC | 412 Mcnulty St., Suite B., Blythewood
Put it in a cup, put it in a cone, or try your hand-scooped ice cream in nacho style at this Blythewood sweet spot. If you can’t decide, you can always do the six-flavor ice cream flight.

Events

Monday, May 13

Stargazing at the Melton Observatory | Monday, May 13 | 9-11 p.m. | Koger Center for the Arts, 1051 Greene St., Columbia | Free | When the skies are clear, anyone is welcome to come by and observe through the 16-inch Cassegrain telescope in the dome.

Tuesday, May 14

Cloud Nothings | Tuesday, May 14 | 7-10 p.m. | New Brookland Tavern, 632 Harden St., Columbia | $22 | The popular indie rock stops by on tour for the new album “Final Summer.”

Wednesday, May 15

Ask the Gardener Happy Hour | Wednesday, May 15 | 4-6 p.m. | Gardener’s Outpost, 1211 Franklin St., Columbia | Free | Dive into the best ways to keep your plants and the Earth happy with organic solutions to common plant problems.

Thursday, May 16

Something Rotten | Thursday, May 16-Saturday, May 25 | Times vary | Town Theatre, 1012 Sumter St., Columbia | $15 | This musical follows the Bottom brothers, Nick and Nigel, struggling playwrights trying to make a name for themselves in the shadow of William Shakespeare.

Friday, May 17

2024 Red, White and Brews | Friday, May 17 | 5-8 p.m. | Irmo Town Park, 7330 Carlisle St., Irmo | $40-$50 | Enjoy an evening of hand-selected wines, craft beer, food from local restaurants, live music from Rhythm 54.

Saturday, May 18

SC Food Truck & Craft Beer Festival | Saturday, May 18 | South Carolina State Fairgrounds, 1200 Rosewood Dr., Columbia | $5 for parking | Try some of the area’s most popular food trucks and regional brews.

Sunday, May 19

High Tea | Sunday, May 19 | 2-4 p.m. | Stone River, 121 Alexander Rd., West Columbia | $30-$55 | Start your experience with a glass of champagne, then choose from the selection of premium winter Rishi teas.

Thursday, June 6

BMW Charity Pro-Am | Thursday, June 6-Sunday, June 9 | 6:45 a.m.-1:30 p.m. | Thornblade Club, 1275 Thornblade Blvd, Greer | Tickets vary | Presented by TD SYNNEX, this is the only golf tournament on the Korn Ferry Tour where amateurs and celebrities are grouped with professionals in a three-day competition over two golf courses. Start planning your trip to Greenville.*

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News Notes

Development

One Real Estate Investment secured $52 million in financing for The ONE at Columbia, a 360-unit housing project on 22 acres at 4415 Percival Rd. Scheduled to open late next year, the development will feature modern amenities and is two miles from Sparkleberry Crossings shopping center. (Multi Housing News)

Quoted

“It got started with a fire, and it ended with a fire,” said Jody Pendarvis, the owner of the UFO Welcome Center in Bowman that burned down last week. When asked if there were plans to get have it rebuilt, he said “that depends on the space people.” (WLTX)

Read

DeLana R.A. Dameron’s debut novel, “Redwood Court,” set in a 1990s Columbia cul-de-sac, explores the highs and lows of life in the South through a Black Southern family’s eyes. The novel was selected as Reese Witherspoon’s Book Club Pick earlier this year. (The Post and Courier)

Drink

WECO Bottle and Biergarten collaborated with Edmund’s Oast Brewing Company out of Charleston to launch “Yard Vibes,” a Kölsch-style ale. We think the new brew is perfect for those warm WeCo afternoons.

Sports

What does Panthers’ quarterback Bryce Young have to prove in year two? Go beyond the scoreboard and behind the scenes of the Carolina Panthers with Locked On’s daily, team-focused podcasts.

Biz

What are people delegating? Getting to inbox zero, calendar management, travel, cold calls, leveraging AI, managing CRMs, expense reports, returns, waiting on customer service calls, household management, and much more. With Athena, you can achieve more time, freedom, success, and impact. See how to score a $1,500 credit.*

Real Estate

An estate along the Wateree River

$17.5 million dollar estate for sale

The property was once a retreat for PT Barnum’s circus animals. | Photo couresty of Premier Sotheby’s International Real Estate

The Goodwill Estate, a landmark property listed on the National Register of Historic Places since 1986, is up for sale in Richland County, near Eastover, with an asking price of $17.5 million. The estate is spread over 730 acres and surrounded by 3,600 acres of preserved land.

Established in 1795, the property features two primary residences, including a main house with intricate details like hand-molded bricks and an antique French crystal chandelier. Fun fact: For a time, it became a retreat for PT Barnum’s circus animals.

Additional structures include a grist mill, sawmill, hunting lodge, and a private museum in the Heyward House. Currently owned by Larry Faulkenberry, the estate is marketed with the potential for subdivision into 22 lots, offering both conservation and development opportunities.

Tammra Granger and Julie Breedlove of Premier Sotheby’s International Realty are managing the sale.

The Buy

Apple pie made easy. We’re celebrating National Apple Pie Day by warming up some of this Apple Pie Jam from Adams Apple Co. with a little bit of ice cream.

Answered

A’ja Wilson was named after a song and album of which of these bands?

The answer is Steely Dan.

A’ja’s father Roscoe told Women’s Hoops World — “I always liked Steely Dan, and at the concert, they had this album ‘Aja,’ in 1977. I just like the song, “Aja.” And the name, simple – you spell it backward, forwards; same thing. I said, back then, if I ever have a daughter, I’m going to name her Aja. And I kept my word; when A’ja was born I said, we’re going to name A’ja, A’ja.”

The Wrap

David Stringer wearing a dark button-down shirt

Today’s edition by:
David

From the editor

We took a late evening drive to try out Handel’s on its opening night to grab a scoop and see what it was all about. In addition to the cups and cones, I saw people with milkshakes, root beer floats, and a Handel Pop. You can even order it for delivery.

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