Plus, a new cereal bar opening on North Main.
 
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Sunrise 7:16 a.m. | Sunset 7:11 p.m.
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Editor’s Note
Happy Saturday, Cola. David here. I’m currently doing a palate cleanse, getting ready to judge the Palmetto Peanut Boil this afternoon. It kicks off at 12 p.m., and groups from across the state will be boiling up all kinds of peanuts. I’m talking Valencia, Virginia, and Runner peanuts — each boiled with different spices and salinities. There’s a lot that goes into SC’s state snack.
 
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A new Water Resources Working Group (WaterSC) | An Executive Order 2024-22, issued by Gov. Henry McMaster, announced the formation of WaterSC — a new water resources working group — to protect the state’s water resources.

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New event space opening in BullStreet District | Set to open in December, The Laundry Building offers event space and leasing opportunities for restaurants, retail, and offices.
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How to celebrate an adult birthday in Cola | Just because you’re further on in life doesn’t mean you can’t have fun to recognize another trip around the sun.
 
Events
This Weekend
  • Savage Craft Oktoberfest - Axes and Ale | Saturday, Sept. 28 | 11:30 a.m.-11 p.m. | Savage Craft Ale Works, West Columbia | Free | Savage Craft Oktoberfest will feature a German-style beer hall, sword fighting exhibitions, inflatable jousting, and face painting.
  • Fall Foraging with Matt Kip | Saturday, Sept. 28 | 4:30-6 p.m. | Richland Library, Ballentine | Free | Participants will learn how to identify and harvest wild edibles and medicinals while also identifying species to avoid.
  • Lake Murray Bridal Show Fall 2024 | Sunday, Sept. 29 | 1-4 p.m. | Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center | $10 | Calling all brides-to-be — get ready for the big day at the Lake Murray Bridal Show.
  • Carolina Food Truck Fest | Sunday, Sept. 29 | 12-9 p.m. | South Carolina State Fair | $25+ | Devour this tasty adventure featuring a variety of delicious cuisines on wheels.
Plan Ahead
  • Field & Stream Music Fest | Saturday, Oct. 5-Sunday, Oct. 6 | Carolina Adventure World, Winnsboro | $79+ | Come check out headliners like Lynyrd Skynyrd, Eric Church, and Lainey Wilson at this new adventure park festival.
  • Mason Ramsey - Falls Into Place Tour Part 2 | Saturday, Oct. 5 | 8 p.m. | The Senate | $20 | The viral Walmart yodeler is all grown up and touring on his new album “I’ll See You in My Dreams.”
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News Notes
Open
  • The City of Columbia hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony for Got Milk Cereal Bar. The new spot offers a variety of cereals, milks, toppings, and dessert options + opened at 3730 North Main St., Suite B.
Arts
  • The Five Points Association will unveil a new robot-themed art installation by local artist Clark Ellefson at JerryFest on Saturday, Oct. 6. Help name the “headphone-wearing bearded robot” on Saluda Avenue for a chance to win a prize.
Legacy
  • WIS-TV legend Joe Pinner, beloved for his joyful personality and “Mr. Knozit” show, died at age 89. Tributes and heartfelt messages from Craig Melvin, Leeza Gibbons, and many more are pouring in online. (WIS)
Wellness
  • Posture check — this is your weekly reminder to straighten your back. If that felt good, imagine how nice a stretch at Studio Fire would feel. Find your flow at these Columbia yoga studios.
Number
  • $2.88. That’s how much a gallon of gas costs in SC right now. Read more about the cost of living in Cola, including the median household income, and average cost of healthcare and groceries.
Travel
  • Want to make sure your next vacation takes off without a hitch? Check out our guide to Columbia Metropolitan Airport for a full food rundown and to know just how early you should arrive to get through security. Bon voyage.
Sports
  • Can the Carolina Panthers capitalize on Andy Dalton’s resurgence against the struggling Cincinnati Bengals? Go beyond the scoreboard and behind the scenes of the Carolina Panthers with Locked On’s daily, team-focused podcasts.
     
    City Guide

    🎃 Start making your October plans

    Fall events happening around the Midlands
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    Throw on your costume and explore Riverbanks Zoo. | Photo provided by Riverbanks Zoo and Gardens
    Ready for sweater weather, Columbia? From pumpkin patches and corn mazes to apple picking and German beer celebrations, fall is one of our favorite seasons in the Soda City.

    Get ready to come alive — or play dead at a fall-tastic haunted house like Deceased Farm — with this guide featuring 40+ fall events happening now through November.

    Festivals

    JerryFest | Sunday, Oct. 6 | 11:30 a.m.–8 p.m. | Five Points | Free admission | Celebrate Jerry Garcia with live music on two stages.

    Haunted houses

    Deceased Farm | Friday, Sept. 13-Saturday, Nov. 2 | 382 Olde Farm Rd., Lexington, SC | $30+ | This haunted attraction features six terrifying buildings, creepy cornfields, and outdoor scare zones.

    Pumpkin patches + mazes

    Clinton Sease Farm | Friday, Sept. 20-Sunday, Nov. 3 | 382 Olde Farm Rd., Lexington | Times vary | Experience the “Home of the Free” corn maze, farm animals, playgrounds, wagon rides, and more.
    40+ more events
     
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