Local sources to follow

• Columbia Police Department gives frequent updates on road closures. Pro tip: see a list of flood-prone streets in Columbia.
• WLTX Hurricane Central provides the latest tracking, computer models, and forecasts.
• National Weather Service tracks and issues detailed alerts if you click on the map for our area.

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• Saluda Shoals fall Jazz Series | Friday, Sept. 27 | 7-9:30 p.m. | Saluda Shoals Park | $12+ | Enjoy live jazz outdoors on the deck featuring the Reggie Sullivan and the Congaree Saints.
• The Night Shift at Re•Find | Friday, Sept. 27 | 6-9 p.m. | Re•Find | Free entry | Browse this monthly night market in the Rosewood neighborhood, featuring local goods, antiques, food, music, and more.

• Fall for Seven Oaks Craft Fair | Saturday, Sept. 28 | 7:30 a.m.-2 p.m. | Seven Oaks Park | Free | Kick off fall and shop for great finds + unique gifts.
• Curing Kids Cancer - Run with all your heart annual 5K | Saturday, Sept. 28 | 9 a.m.-12 p.m. | Segra Park | $35 | Participate in a fun morning dedicated to raising awareness for childhood cancer research + supporting local critical pediatric research projects.
• Kids’ Storytime | Saturday, Sept. 28 | 10 a.m. | All Good Books | Free | Join All Good Books for a special storytime with author, poet, and performer Allan Wolf who will read from his newest book, “How to Tantrum Like a Champion.”
• 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, face painting, and more.
• Columbia Craft Oktoberfest 2024 | Saturday, Sept. 28 | 12-8 p.m. | Columbia Craft Brewing Company | Free | Listen to a lineup of great DJs alongside your favorite German foods and beer.
• Fall Foraging with Matt Kip | Saturday, Sept. 28 | 4:30-6 p.m. | 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 Show | 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.

• A Devine Street office building, sold in April 2023 for $1.3 million, has been renovated by Cohn Development + features a golf simulator. For those interested, the 3,300 sqft first floor is looking for a tenant. The second floor is occupied by Vista Insurance. (The Post and Courier)

• Phase One of the Carolina Crossroads project, partly developed to help with the headache of Malfunction Junction, is set to wrap up in the middle of October. The full project and all phases are planned to be completed by 2029. (The State)

• Restaurant Week Midlands, running from Thursday, Oct. 3 through Sunday, Oct. 13, is set to highlight the culinary diversity of our area. The 11-day event invites diners to explore a range of multi-course menus specially curated by local restaurants. Dig in and see what’s on local menus.

• Several school districts moved to e-learning + canceled after-school activities due to inclement weather. WLTX shares the latest updates from each Midlands school district and keeps locals informed on weather.

• Cola, come on down! “The Price is Right” is coming to The Koger Center on Saturday, Oct. 19 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets start at $29 to attend and possibly participate in the interactive live game show.

• Hiring? Our new community job board could help you find that perfect candidate. Bonus: For a limited time, you can post your listing for free. Give it a try.

• Whether you’re a business leader, HR manager, or diversity officer, Charleston Southern University’s Doctor of Education (EdD) can help you level up your leadership skills. The program focuses on organizational leadership and lets you tailor your research to your specific interests. Learn more + enroll.*

• Locked On is grading the Gamecocks through September + talking about the first month’s MVPs. Go beyond the scoreboard and behind the scenes of the South Carolina Gamecocks with Locked On’s daily, team-focused podcasts.