Plus, the history of Columbia's street names.
 
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88º | 10% chance of precipitation
Sunrise 7:11 a.m. | Sunset 7:21 p.m.
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Editor’s Note
Howdy, Soda Citizens. City Editor Sam here. It’s Saturday in South Carolina, and today, you’ll be watching the Gamecocks take on Akron under Willy-B’s stadium lights. I love a night game because the stadium just feels so hype. If you don’t want to miss the buzz, grab tickets to tonight’s game and join in on the fun.
 
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What’s new at the 2024 South Carolina State Fair | This year’s fair showcases new attractions, exhibits, and improved access, and celebrates the Palmetto State’s unique culture, history, and charm.

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~30 salon studios are coming to the BullStreet District | Image Studios will offer private, customizable spaces to independent local beauty professionals to own + operate their own fully-equipped mini-salon suites.

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Fall events happening around the Midlands | Make the most of the cooler weather with this list of the best local events and activities happening this fall.
 
Events
This Weekend
  • Children’s Storytime | Saturday, Sept. 21 | 10 a.m. | All Good Books | Free | Ashley Blas will be reading from her picture book “Animal Party: A Book of Fun from A to Z.”
  • Jubilee: Festival of Black History & Culture | Saturday, Sept. 21 | 11 a.m.-6 p.m. | Mann-Simons Site | Free | This one-day festival by Historic Columbia features headliner Sunshine Anderson, live entertainment, artist demos, historic storytelling, and vendors.
  • Bierkeller Oktoberfest | Saturday, Sept. 21-Sunday, Oct. 6 | Bierkeller Columbia | Price of purchase | Enjoy festive fun at Columbia’s original riverfront biergarten, brewery, and restaurant.
  • Baby Goat Yoga | Sunday, Sept. 22 | 11 a.m.-12 p.m. | Steel Hands Brewing, Cayce | $30 | The class will be taught by a certified yoga instructor, with 30 minutes after class for pictures, yoga, and snuggles with the goats.
Plan Ahead
  • Candlelight: Tribute to Queen | Thursday, Sept. 26 | 6:30-7:45 p.m. | Junction 800 | $31+ | Get your tickets now to discover the music of Queen under the gentle glow of candlelight.
  • The Night Shift at Re•Find | Friday, Sept. 27 | 6-9 p.m. | Re•Find | Free | Browse this monthly night market in the Rosewood neighborhood, featuring local goods, antiques, food, music, and more.
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News Notes
Coming Soon
  • Barnes & Noble will open a new 5,800-sqft store at Columbiana Centre in Harbison on Wednesday, Oct. 9, returning to the area after closing its previous Harbison location in 2013. The store will feature the same design as recent openings. (The State)
Traffic
  • SCDOT announced a three-step plan to permanently close the I-26 interchange at Bush River Road + route drivers to Colonial Life Boulevard Interchange. Crews closed the off-ramp from I-26 eastbound to Bush River Road and steps two and three will begin tomorrow, Sept. 22.
Wellness
  • Posture check — this is your weekly reminder to straighten your back. If that felt good, imagine how nice a stretch at Bikram Yoga Columbia would feel. Find your flow at these Cola yoga studios.
Travel
  • Want to make sure your next vacation takes off without a hitch? Check out our guide to Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) for a full food rundown and to know just how early you should arrive to get through security. Bon voyage.
Open
  • Dulce Bakery and Café opened this week in the Vista on Lincoln Street. Want to keep up with all the most recent restaurants and bars that are opening or closing in our area? Read more on our website.
Sports
  • Can Andy Dalton revive the Carolina Panthers offense? Go beyond the scoreboard and behind the scenes of the Carolina Panthers with Locked On’s daily, team-focused podcasts.
     
    City Guide

    What’s in a name?

    15 Historic street names in Columbia
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    The corner of Pickens Street + Gervais Street | Photo by COLAtoday
    The city of Columbia was created by the General Assembly in 1786, and many of our street names are original to that founding. The city was designed as 400 blocks in a two-mile square on the Congaree River with perimeter streets and two through streets that were 150-ft wide, some of which we still enjoy today. Now that 230+ years have passed, the city and its streets are chock-full of vibrant history.

    It’s safe to say that over the years, the city has been touched by countless historical figures and happenings — many of which have shaped the names of Columbia’s buildings, parks, and streets. In this guide, we’re delving into the history of Columbia’s streets — specifically how they were named.

    Columbia’s streets

    Elmwood Avenue – Originally named Upper Street, Elmwood Avenue was the original northern boundary of the city. It was renamed after 1872 for the adjacent Elmwood Cemetery.

    Assembly Street — Named for the General Assembly, which first met in Columbia in 1790.
    12 more streets
     
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