Make plans to travel to Florida this coming spring, taking off from the Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE). | Photo provided by Allegiant | GOUSSE Herve - MasterFilms
Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) announced that Allegiant Air, a Las Vegas-based integrated travel company + airline, is expanding its service with 44 new nonstop routes, including 11 routes to three new cities — one of which will be Columbia. Beginning this spring, look forward to new nonstop routes to Florida.
New routes
Daytona Beach/Sanford, Florida via Orlando Sanford International Airport (SFB)
Speaking of air travel — 79.9 millionpeople will travel 50 miles or more for Thanksgiving this year, according to AAA. If you’re one of the nearly 6 million plane travelers this season, don’t forget to check out our guide to the Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE).
Click the link below to read more about the expansion + see several nonstop flights currently offered by the Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE).
P!NK Live 2024 | 7:30 p.m. | Colonial Life Arena | $62+ | Just giving you a reason to see this rock-influenced pop artist.
Jazzkeller: Mitch Butler | 6-8:30 p.m. | Bierkeller Columbia | Free | Enjoy jazz performances at Columbia’s riverfront brewery and biergarten.
Thursday, Nov. 21
Bluegrass Night | 4-9:30 p.m. | Blossom Plant and Produce | $25 | Get ready to kick back and enjoy some toe-tapping, banjo-strumming fun.
Vista Lights presented by Prisma Health | 6-10 p.m. | The Vista | Free | Kick off the holiday season in the Vista with great food, live entertainment, and Santa.
Vista Art Night | 5:30-7 p.m. | Koger Center for the Arts | Free | This event featuring the work of Janet Swigler precedes Live in the Lobby Jazz: The Music of Miles Davis.
Jelly Roll: Beautifully Broken Tour | 7 p.m. | Colonial Life Arena | $39.50+ | Head to Colonial Life Arena to see this Tennessee native artists and sing along to songs like “Son of a Sinner” and “Need a Favor.
Saturday, Nov. 23
Holiday Market | 8:30 a.m.-2 p.m. | Crooked Creek Park, Chapin | Free | Explore an array of vendors showcasing candles, home decor, clothing, jewelry, delicious food items, and more.
Bibimbox Korean Kitchen + Wings is coming to 275 Park Terrace Dr. where Uberrito used to be. Guests can expect fried chicken, rice bowls, noodles, hibachi, and more. An opening date is to be determined. (The State)
Development
A 100-year-old grammar school in Cayce will be transformed into a new residential development: Hattie’s Crossing — adding 12 homes to the area. The new development will be named for Miss Hattie Derrenbacher, coined as the first teacher in Cayce. (WLTX)
Festival
The St. Pat’s in Five Points festival will return on Saturday, March 15 + you can grab half-off tickets for $15 (regularly $30) at midnight on Black Friday, Nov. 29. The sale will run until 11:59 p.m. on Cyber Monday, Dec. 2. Pro tip: you can also grab a discounted rate for the Get to the Green race.
Announced
The popular Broadway show “Wicked” will return to the Koger Center for the Arts for two weeks during the 2025-2026 season. The complete list of 2025-2026 shows + how to order season subscriptions will be announced in early 2025.
Biz
Small Business Saturday, a day dedicated to highlighting + supporting locally-owned small businesses, is on Nov. 30. Let us know your favorite small businesses in the Soda City for a chance to be featured in an upcoming newsletter.
Sports
Bryce Young will remain the Carolina Panthers starting QB vs. the Kansas City Chiefs. Go beyond the scoreboard and behind the scenes of the Carolina Pantherswith Locked On’s daily, team-focused podcasts.
Seasonal
Ready for some holiday cheer? Don’t miss the 39th annual Vista Lights event, presented by Prisma Health, on Thursday, Nov. 21 from 6-10 p.m. More than 60 galleries, shops, and restaurants will be open to showcase holiday treasures + delicious treats. Learn more.*
Finance
When this card hit the market, it became the do-it-all card that took the top spot in thousands of peoples’ wallets. Perks include a significant first-year bonus, up to 5% cashback on everyday purchases, no annual fee, and 0% intro APR on purchases + balance transfers into 2026.*
Home
Don’t risk a busted washer or drier in the middle of winter — get American Home Shield Home Warranty. For a limited time, they’re offering $150 off some of their most comprehensive plans.(Think: Peace of mind, for less.)Claim the discount. Read website disclaimer for important consumer information.*
Wellness
No more feeling wired and tired. Seven forms of magnesium in Magnesium Breakthrough help you unwind + sleep deeper. Get 25% off bundles — Black Friday sale ends today.*
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🎁 Holiday magic for two
Including comfy flannel and a book embosser. | Graphic by 6AM City
It’s always the ultimate question of the season — what are you going to gift your partner for the holidays? Shop great gift ideas, including local picks.
Local pick:Pottery class | Prices vary | Book a pottery class at the State of The Art Gallery and Pottery Studio. You never know what new hobby you’ll unlock.
“From the library of” book embosser | $18.99+ | For the partner who loves to read, this personalized gift will add flair and meaning to their home library.
With friends and family visiting for the holidays, there’s no better time to break out the board + card games. Here are five for your next family game night:
🎲 Up to 20 players can participate in Herd Mentality for some udderly hilarious fun. 🎲 Ticket to Ride is a top-rated board game for 2-5 players ages 8+. 🎲 Everyone can put their poker face to the test in You Laugh You’re Out. 🎲 Ransom Notes is an easy-to-play game that will leave the entire family belly laughing. 🎲 Coup is a fast and fun bluffing game for 2-6 players ages 13+.
Tonight the Gamecock women’s basketball team will play Clemson away beginning at 5 p.m., a rivalry that has been ongoing since the Gamecocks’ first official season of intercollegiate women’s sports during the 1975-76 season. Here’s why this game matters more than normal — tonight’s win would be South Carolina’s 43rd consecutive, breaking the program record for winning streak. Let’s go Gamecocks!
