Plus, The Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) began a multi-million dollar checkpoint expansion project.
 
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📈 The BullStreet District is growing

Development roundup: The BullStreet District
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The Crowning of the Babcock | Photo submitted by Laura V.
As Columbia continues to grow, we’ve been keeping an eye on upcoming and completed developments around town. The BullStreet District has seen immense growth over the past few years, and today we are recapping several development projects announced in 2023 + 2024.

The Babcock Building’s cupola restoration | The 254,000 sqft, Nationally Registered property — a beacon of Columbia’s history since the late 1800s — was transformed into 208 studio, one-, two-, and three-bedroom apartments, showcasing over 100 different layouts. The cupola put the cap on an almost decade-long restoration process.

The Bennett at BullStreet | The luxury apartment community will bring over 500 residents to the BullStreet District — known as the largest urban redevelopment project on the East Coast. The Bennett at BullStreet is now leasing.

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“Image Studios is a thriving national brand that is a wonderful addition to the BullStreet District,” Robert Hughes, President and CEO of Hughes Development said. | Photo proved by Flock and Rally

Image Studios | Image Studios will be a 5,700 sqft space on the ground floor of the First Base Building at Segra Park + is set to open its first luxury salon studio in November. The salon studio will offer private, customizable spaces to 29 independent local beauty professionals to operate their own fully-equipped mini-salon suites.

Midtown at BullStreet | Located across from Segra Park, the new homes will consist of 18 two-bedroom townhouse units and 72 one-, two-, and three-bedroom garden-style units.

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Methodical Coffee plans to open its Columbia shop in fall of 2024. | Rendering courtesy of Project Plus Architects

Methodical Coffee | Methodical Coffee announced a new flagship shop in Columbia’s BullStreet District, set to open in November, featuring a unique blend of community and quality coffee in a 3,400 sqft space, including a covered patio, an upstairs indoor seating area, and a separate room called “the library” for educational sessions and private events.

Shuckin’ Shack Oyster Bar | The seafood restaurant will open at 2151 Boyce St. in the BullStreet District, across the street from Segra Park. No opening date has been announced.
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Events
Thursday, Oct. 3
  • College Night at the State Museum | Thursday, Oct. 3 | 7-10 p.m. | South Carolina State Museum | $3 | The South Carolina State Museum is inviting college students from across the state to experience the museum after hours.
  • First Thursday on Main | Thursday, Oct. 3 | 6:30-10 p.m. | Boyd Plaza | Free | Local acts Numbtongue, Jeff Gregory and the Runout, and DJ Prince Ice will headline the plaza stage.
  • Plant n Pour Painting with a Purpose | Thursday, Oct. 3 | 6-8 p.m. | Riverbanks Botanical Garden, West Columbia | $45 | Experience the beauty of the Botanical Garden at night as you test your creative skills through a unique paint-n-pour event.
Friday, Oct. 4
  • Steel Hands Oktoberfest | Friday, Oct. 4 | 12-10 p.m. | Steel Hands Brewing, Cayce | Free | Celebrate Oktoberfest with German music, contests, and a menu of Oktoberfest-themed delights.
  • City of Columbia Food Truck Fridays | Friday, Oct. 4 | 11 a.m.-3 p.m. | REI Co-Op Parking Lot | Price of purchase | Grab lunch from a variety of local food trucks lined up at the REI Co-op parking lot.
  • Great American Whiskey Fair | Friday, Oct. 4 | 5:30-8:30 p.m. | 701 Whaley | $90+ | This evening is dedicated to celebrating America’s indigenous spirit and its rich cultural heritage.
Saturday, Oct. 5
  • Cayce Fall Fest | Saturday, Oct. 5 | 12-6 p.m. | Granby Gardens Park, Cayce | Free | Fall into an afternoon of fun at this family-friendly celebration in Cayce featuring food trucks, live music, arts + craft vendors, face painters, balloon artists, a petting zoo, a hayride, and more.
Wednesday, Oct. 16
  • Rosé Resilience: Empowering Reproductive Health Awareness | Wednesday, Oct. 16 | 5:30-8 p.m. | Columbia Museum of Art- Reception Gallery and Theater | $10 | Socialize at this networking mixer, then engage in a powerful panel discussion that sheds light on the silent struggles of infertility and the complex journey toward motherhood.
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News Notes
Health
  • Lexington Medical Center opened its new EmPATH (Emergency Psychiatric Assessment Treatment and Healing) unit. The new emergency unit is dedicated to helping mental health patients and will allow LMC to serve patients during mental health crises. (Cola Daily)
Development
  • The Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) began a multi-million dollar checkpoint expansion project to increase security screening lanes from two to four lanes. Temporary walls will be installed near the security screening + exit lanes to reroute passengers. (Midlands Biz)
Sports
  • South Carolina women’s basketball season tickets are sold out for the first time in program history. Dawn Staley said, “Year after year, our FAMS outdo themselves.” Single-game tickets for the basketball season will go on sale the week of Monday, Oct. 14. (Gamecocks Online)
Civic
  • The City of Columbia delayed finalizing the designs for new $500,000 city signs set to be placed at major entryways into the Capital City. Locations are not finalized + some officials are hoping to make tweaks before any final decisions are made. (The Post and Courier)
Listen
  • Patrick Davis, a USC Alum and Camden native, is releasing a new song, “Carolina When I Die,” this fall. The song is an ode to SC, will feature Darius Rucker + Edwin McCain, and will be the first single of his new album, set to release in December. (The Post and Courier)
Theater
  • The USC Department of Theatre and Dance will present a fun and eclectic evening of short plays at the 10 Minute Play Festival, set to run at 7:30 p.m. on October 24-26 + November 1-2, and 3 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 3. Enjoy fast-paced evenings of laughter, heartbreak, and everything in between.
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  • Welcome to Ole Miss hate week South Carolina fans. Go beyond the scoreboard and behind the scenes of the South Carolina Gamecocks with Locked On’s daily, team-focused podcasts.
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    We heard + personally experienced communal support from neighbors, local businesses, and friends over the weekend. We asked our readers to share more stories like these from our Cola community, and here are a few stories our readers shared.

    “Spoon Bakery! She posted on Instagram that she had refrigerator/freezer space for anyone in need. I was able to save all of my perishables due to her kindness. That saved me so much money in replacement groceries. Silver Spoon has delicious bakery items and the BEST ice cream in town! Find Silver Spoon on Instagram, and order some sweets from someone very sweet!” — Shanda B.

    “Andy Grizzell (ranger at Saluda Riverwalk) has been collecting supplies from the whitewater kayak community to take up to Saluda, NC” — Anonymous

    “JC’s in Gilbert provided meals a shower facility, and washer/dryer usage at no charge for the community.” — Donna G.

    “Sully’s Steamers in Lexington fed the town employees who were working during the storm.” — Donna G.

    Keep these neighbors helping neighbors stories coming, Soda Citizens + read our guide to support Hurricane Helene relief efforts through volunteer opportunities, donations, or supporting essential resources.
     
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    Speaking of BullStreet District happenings, Publico at BullStreet has set up for its yearly Nightmare in BullStreet, going all out with Halloween-themed decor, food, and drinks. Nightmare in BullStreet will run through the whole month of October and feature 15+ hauntingly good cocktails and mocktails.
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