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10+ new food options at the SC State Fair
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The SC State Fair will feature 90+ food stands. | Photo provided by Flock and Rally + The SC State Fair
Happy SC State Fair kick-off day, Soda Citizens. With the theme “46 Reasons to Celebrate South Carolina,” the fair will showcase the history, culture, and charm of all 46 counties over 12 exciting days, from Wednesday, Oct. 9 to Sunday, Oct. 20.

With more than 90 food stands, the SC State Fair is the place for foodies. We’re giving you a preview of some of the new foods you’ll see this year at the fair, in addition to the classics like corndogs, funnel cakes, and Friske fries with vinegar — of course.

What’s new

Mr. Seafood | Think: seafood nachos, salmon bites, po’ boys ...etc.

Deep fried tacos + Mexican twist foods | Think: mexi-Mac-and-cheese, rice bowls, and more.

Chipotle chicken bacon ranch sundae | Think: Parmesan fries with green peppers, bacon, and chicken smothered in homemade chipotle ranch.

Strawberry dragonfruit lemonade

Korean corn dog | Think: A corn dog deep fried with mozzarella cheese chunks rolled in panko + French fry pieces, topped with ketchup, mustard, sweet chili Thai sauce, and Sriracha

Deep-fried corn on a stick | Think: Corn on the cob deep-fried with buttermilk after rolled in cornmeal + spices. Topped with mayo, parmesan cheese, and hot sauce.

Palmetto kettle corn

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Hot dogs, corn dogs, funnel cakes — oh my! | Photo provided by Flock and Rally + The SC State Fair

Peach cobbler funnel cake

Poutine burger | Think: A flame-grilled burger topped with fresh-cut fries, warm cheese curds, and rich gravy, all served on a homemade bun.

Campfire dog | Think: All beef hot dog topped with baked beans + bacon

Deep-fried golden Oreos

Funnel dog | Think: A corn dog wrapped in a funnel cake served with side maple syrup and topped with powdered sugar

Pro tip — Oliver Gospel Roastery will be serving limited-time specialty coffees in the Moore Building.

Plan your visit

Thanks to traffic pattern improvements, getting to the fair should be a breeze. Pro tip: if you’re heading in via Shop Road toward downtown, turn left on George Rogers Boulevard and enter through Gate 7 or Gate 10 for the fastest route. The new South Carolina State Fair app will be available for download with interactive maps — including the food map — schedules, and more.
Asked

What’s the first thing you plan to sink your teeth into at this year’s fair?
Foodies unite — we’ve got to know. Are you a classic French fry and funnel cake kind of fairgoer or an I’ll try anything once sort of attendee? And what are you going to wait in line for at this year’s state fair?
We're frying to know
 
Events
Wednesday, Oct. 9
Thursday, Oct. 10
  • Five After Five: Jimmy Buffett Tribute Night | 6 p.m. | Five Points Fountain | Free | Five After Five is a free concert series that transforms ordinary Thursday evenings into lively, musical extravaganza.
  • Fall Plant Sale | 4-6 p.m. | Hampton-Preston Mansion and Gardens | Free | The plant sale opens to the public on Friday and Saturday — today’s plant sale is for HC members only.
Friday, Oct. 11
  • Snuggles and Struggles | 3:30-5 p.m. | All Good Books | Free | Share your struggles and snuggles with this parenting group at All Good Books.
  • Monster Mash Family Party and Dance | 6-9 p.m. | Seven Oaks Park | $28 | Grab your best costume and enjoy dinner, dancing, trick-or-treating, a costume contest, games, a photo, and a goody bag.
Saturday, Oct. 12
  • Accessibility Morning - Trick or Treat | 9-11 a.m. | South Carolina State Museum | Free | This program provides free access for families of children, teenagers, young adults, and adults who would benefit from a quieter, sensory-friendly, and disability-adapted experience at the museum.
  • Hispanic Heritage Month Storytime | 10:30-11 a.m. | Richland Library Sandhills | Free | Bring the whole family for a storytime highlighting books by Hispanic and Latinx authors and illustrators with stories, songs and more.
Sunday, Oct. 13
  • SC Pride Tea Dance | 3 p.m. | The Woody on Main | $25 | Kick off Pride Week with an afternoon of fun celebrating the tea dance culture from the past, while raising money for Famously Hot SC Pride’s initiatives and events.
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Chatting shows, special guests, and Star Wars with Morihiko Nakahara
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Big thanks to Morihiko for answering our questions about the Phil’s upcoming season. | Photo provided by the South Carolina Philharmonic
The South Carolina Philharmonic’s 60th anniversary season kicks off next week (Friday, Oct. 18) with “Juliet & Her Romeo,” featuring guest artist Katherine Liu on piano.

From exciting world premiere works to special guests like Béla Fleck and Abigail Washburn to the return of favorites like “Halloween at Hogwarts” and “Wolfgang & Wine,” the Phil has a stacked season in store — and we got a behind-the-scenes look thanks to Music Director Morihiko Nakahara.

Can you tell us a bit about this upcoming season?

There are several exciting changes happening this season. We have rebranded the six Masterworks concerts as “Capital Concerts.” In these concerts, we will be exploring a wide array of symphonic repertoire ranging from the beloved classics by familiar composers including Mozart, Beethoven, and Tchaikovsky to vibrant contemporary works by some of the leading composers today.

To complement the Capital Concerts series, we are adding more shows at the Koger Center this season including live-to-projection performances of “Star Wars: A New Hope” and a Led Zeppelin tribute as well as family-oriented programs like the annual “Halloween at Hogwarts” concert.
 
News Notes
Open
  • The second location of No Name Deli is now open on Forest Drive near Bad Daddy’s Burger Bar. The City of Forest Acres will host a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Tuesday, Oct. 29 at 9:30 a.m. This location will be open seven days a week, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. + offer patio seating.
Travel
  • The Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) implemented The Recite Me accessibility plugin feature on its website, allowing individuals with disabilities to engage with the content in a way that works for them. Once activated, the accessibility toolbar will pop up at the top of the page.
Traffic
  • SCDOT announced another round of overnight detours at Colonial Life Boulevard + the I-126 Interchange, affecting last night’s and tonight’s transit. Motorists who need to access I-126 eastbound from Colonial Life Boulevard will be detoured to Broad River Road and then to the Greystone Boulevard/I-126 Interchange.
Community
  • Richland Library is offering complimentary Courtesy Cards to evacuees temporarily residing in Richland County due to the displacement caused by Hurricane Helene. The initiative provides visitors access to essential library resources. See the many things Richland Library has to offer.
Try This
  • In case you missed it — the City of Columbia launched a MyCOLASC app where residents can report non-emergency issues to city staff, and then track request status online, from submission to resolution. Watch the tutorial video + download the app.
Outdoors
Cause
  • We’ve raised $8,600+ for BeLoved Asheville from readers across North and South Carolina — thank you. 100% of donations go toward supporting food and water distribution, clothing and supply deliveries, and debris cleanup across the region.
Sports
  • Is it time for a new Offensive Coordinator at South Carolina? Go beyond the scoreboard and behind the scenes of the South Carolina Gamecocks with Locked On’s daily, team-focused podcasts.
    Biz
    • Want more eyes on your business but can’t figure out how to get them? We’ll let you in on a secret… Our self-service advertising portal is designed to help you reach our local audience through listings, banner ads, and articles. Get started.
    Try This
    Festival
    • There’s free fun happening in West Columbia. The 8th Annual Fall Back Fest is happening Friday, Nov. 1, from 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. on State Street. The festival features live music, mural artists, food vendors, and the Meeting Street Artisan Market. Get more details.*
     
    Development

    🛠️ Updates on the Columbia Canal

    Updates on the progress of restoring the historic Columbia Canal
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    Mayor Rickenmann sharing updates about the canal at the press briefing. | Photo via City of Columbia website
    The City of Columbia + Columbia Water held a press briefing giving Columbians an update on the progress of restoring the historic Columbia Canal. The canal has needed repairs since the historic flooding in 2015 and the restoration will be done in three projects. Construction will begin in December and aim to wrap up in December 2027.

    The completion of these projects aims to bring the Columbia Canal and Hydroelectric Generating Station back to full operation.

    The three projects

    The headgates will be replaced
    • Costing ~$12 million, the headgates — which allow water into the canal — will be partially funded by a Housing and Urban Development Community Development Block Program Mitigation grant.
    The Embankment Repair project
    • Costing ~$60 million, the restoration of the hydroelectric generating station will be funded through a combination of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Public Assistance program + the state of SC.
    The Resilient Water Supply project
    • Costing ~$46.6M, this project will provide an alternate water intake directly on the Congaree River, supplying up to 80 million gallons per day of water to the Canal Water Treatment Plant, and will mostly be funded through a FEMA Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities grant.
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    The Wrap
     
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    Today’s edition by:
    Sam
    From the editor
    Steel Hands Brewing is hosting its first puppy pageant — Tricks for Treats: Pet Costume Contest + Talent Show. Pre-register your pup to compete in the pageant for $5 or register your dog at Steel Hands for $10. The pageant parade begins at 1:15 p.m., followed by the talent show at 1:45 p.m., and an award ceremony at 2:45 p.m. Proceeds will go to the Columbia Animal Services. Donations for the shelter are encouraged.
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