• Coa Agaveria Y Cocina | From Monday through Friday from 4-7 p.m. enjoy $9 Feliz Margaritas, $3 cans of Tecate, $1 off well pours, and $1 off Mexican bottles.
• The Hollow | Sip on $5 drafts (all the time) + don’t miss the Beast Burger Wednesday deal — Beast Burger and draft beer for $20 every Wednesday.
• The Oyster Bar Columbia | Get 20% off Mother Shucker’s Oyster Shooter, famously created with Mother Shucker’s original cocktail sauce — housemade Bloody Mary mix, jalapeno-infused vodka, and a fresh raw oyster.

• Disney’s Beauty and the Beast | Friday, July 12-Friday, July 26 | 7:30-10 p.m. | Town Theatre, 1012 Sumter St., Columbia | $15-$25 | Step into a world of enchantment and timeless romance by experiencing the magic of Beauty and the Beast live on stage.

• Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle | Tuesday, July 16 | 10 a.m. | The Nickelodeon Theater, 1607 Main St., Columbia | $7 | Don’t miss the $5 concession deal for a small popcorn and drink.
• A, I Can Do That (AI for Beginners) | Tuesday, July 16 | 6-7 p.m. | Richland Library North Main, 5306 North Main St., Columbia | Free | Learn some of the different resources and methods used to create AI art as well as other ways it can be used responsibly.
• Sip + Plant Workshop: Propagation Techniques | Tuesday, July 16 | 6:30-8 p.m. | Gardener’s Outpost, 1211 Franklin St., Columbia | $35 | Learn all about different propagation techniques while enjoying a refreshing beverage.

• Gladys’ Gang Preschool Edition: It’s Only Natural | Wednesday, July 17 | 10-11 a.m. | Columbia Museum of Art, 1515 Main St., Columbia | Free | Gladys’ Gang is designed for 4-to-5-year-old participants and their adult companions as a way to explore art through play and inquiry.

• Flower Cutting | Thursday, July 18 | 5:30-7:30 p.m. | The Carriage House at Robert Mills, 1616 Blanding St., Columbia | $35-$45 | Whether you’re a novice or a seasoned pro, hone your floral design skills and receive expert tips on selecting, preparing, and caring for cut flowers.
• Five After Five | Thursday, July 18 | Five Points, Columbia | Free | Enjoy a free concert series that transforms ordinary Thursday evenings into lively, musical extravaganza.

• An innovative layout, designed to promote a sense of familiarity and reduce confusion with soothing colors, a homey atmosphere, and the incorporation of circadian lighting.
• A bright activities room, perfect for puzzling, crafting, and even housing baby chicks. Psst... programs are created based on residents’ individual preferences + abilities.
• Multiple visiting areas, including a private “nostalgia room” for intimate visits and an expanded dining room.
• A community kitchen for activities like baking cookies.
• A hair and nail salon for some much-deserved pampering.
• Enhanced safety measures to provide added security and peace of mind for both residents and their families.

• Last week, the USC women’s basketball team and head coach Dawn Staley were honored at the 2024 ESPYS ceremony. The team was awarded an ESPY for Best Team + coach Staley was awarded the Jimmy V Award for Perseverance. (Gamecocks Online)

• The Midlands Connection project set to widen parts of I-26 will cause road closures and detours this week, beginning today. Check here for a schedule of closures, happening around the Columbia Avenue exit.

• USC is one of the world’s top patent-producing universities, ranking No. 1 in SC, No. 50 nationally, and No. 63 in the top 100 worldwide in 2023. This data is from the US Patent and Trademark Office. (Who’s On The Move)

• Get ready for a smackdown. WWE Friday Night Smack Down is coming to Colonial Life Arena on Friday, Oct. 18. Tickets will go on sale Friday, July 26 at 10 a.m.

• The Lexington Police Department is offering two, free safety classes that are open to the public — Stop the Bleed + CRASE (Civilian Response to Active Shooter Events.) Sign up for one of the dates if interested. (WLTX)

• Will 2024 finally be the year Jaycee Horn stays healthy for the Carolina Panthers? Go beyond the scoreboard and behind the scenes of the Carolina Panthers with Locked On’s daily, team-focused podcasts.
  

• Cool off this summer with homemade peach ice cream — with just five ingredients, it’s easy to whip up this tasty treat with the fam. Psst… you’ll need an ice cream maker.*

• Get ready to wine + dine, COLA: We’ve partnered with euphoria Food, Wine & Music Festival to give away one very euphoric experience, including two tickets to Aged to Perfection, Party in the Park, and Feast by the Field Saturday and Sunday + a three-night stay at Residence Inn/SpringHill Suites in downtown Greenville. Enter to win.*

• Unleash your creativity with Richland Library’s studio services. Whether you’re a seasoned pro or newbie, take a stab at sewing, woodworking, creative entrepreneurship, media + audio production, and more. See the library’s fully-equipped studios.*

• If your Saturday consisted of mowing the lawn, deep-cleaning the patio, or heading to Home Depot, here’s one more responsible task to add to your to-do list: Move your credit card debt. This card offers 0% interest on a balance transfer until nearly 2026, plus 2% cash back on purchases.*

• Spend more time enjoying your meals than preparing them when you replace your knife + cutting board with the Fullstar Veggie Chopper. It dices, slices, and spiralizes veggies in seconds.*

• In last week’s newsletter, we said the starting teacher salaries in Richland School District Two were to be $51,100 this year, according to this WLTX article. We should have said Richland School District One. Here’s the good news — Richland School District Two first-year teachers will also see a pay increase this year, going from $44,000 to $50,000. (WIS News 10)

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