If Capital City life has you dreaming of wide open spaces, a home on Lake Murray or a farm outside Columbia might be calling your name. Whether you dream of morning horseback rides, sunsets on the lake, or a true sportsman’s paradise, these luxury homes offer the perfect escape.
This custom bar was made from a Jarrett Bay sport fishing rig.
This 2,800-acre sporting retreat is a hunter’s dream, featuring trophy whitetail deer, turkey, and quail hunting, plus stocked fishing ponds. The 18,000-sqft lodge is built for entertaining, with vaulted ceilings, a custom bar repurposed from a sport fishing boat, a gym, and a swimming pool.
Relax by the fire with the purple martins overhead.
Designed to take in panoramic lake views — ideal for watching the sunset — this English Country-style estate features covered porches, a heated pool, a private deep-water dock with a boat lift, and a poolside gazebo.The lower level? A bar, gym, and a walk-in vault with a Fort Knox in-swing door — perfect for, you know, storing your gold bars.
Tap Takeover and Trivia | 6-8 p.m. | Craft and Draft, Devine St. | Price of purchase | Test your knowledge and enjoy brews from Hartsville’s Wild Heart Brewing.
Flower Vase Class | 6:30-8:30 p.m. | Savage Craft Ale Works, West Columbia | $42+ | NOMAD Mobile Art Studio drops by for this all-inclusive class.
Thursday, March 6
Birdwatching in the Gardens | 8-10 a.m. | Hampton-Preston Mansion & Gardens | Free | Join local birder John Tjaarda for a free, guided bird walk around the Hampton-Preston Gardens to learn about the many local and migratory birds
Ramadan Night Market | 5-8 p.m. | Boyd Plaza at Columbia Museum of Art | Free entry | Shop with handicraft and clothing vendors, grab a post-sunset dinner from local food trucks, and participate in free activities.
Kids can build confidence, make new friends, and create lifelong memories at YMCA Summer Camps. | Photo provided by YMCA of Columbia
Summer will be here before we know it. If you’re looking for a fun way to help your kids stay active, check out these summer camps at the YMCA of Columbia.
Registration is now open for a variety of traditional and specialty camps at multiple locations across Richland and Lexington County. Whether your child loves sports, arts and crafts, or swimming, there’s a camp designed just for them.
Bonus: Flexible schedules make it easy to find the perfect fit for your family.
RF’s Corner Grill in Lexington closed last week after six years on Main Street. Owner Arif Rizvi cited family time and a focus on his nearby restaurant, Bubba’s Biscuit, as the reason for the closure. (The Post and Courier)
Civic
The City of Columbia will host two Downtown Strategic Plan and Guidelines public open houses on Wednesday, March 12, from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. and 4-6 p.m. at the Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center. The draft plan will help shape Downtown’s future development.
State
Governor Henry McMaster declared a state of emergency due to ongoing wildfires across our state + a ban on any outdoor burning is in effect until further notice. The fires in Spartanburg, Oconee, Union, Pickens, and Horry Counties are primarily due to dry and windy conditions.
Development
Richland County Council approved a rezoning request that could bring 1,000+ new homes to Hard Scrabble Road. The rezoning covers two parcels totaling ~134 acres near I-77. (WLTX)
Outdoors
Portions of Riverfront Park will close this week and Monday, March 10-Friday, March 14 for canal recovery construction. Affected areas include Riverfront North (4122 River Dr.) and South (312 Laurel St.). Columbia Parks and Rec encourages people to visit the nearby Saluda Riverwalk.
Trending
She’s gonna make ‘em go “oh, oh, oh” as she shoots across the sky. Singer Katy Perry is one of six slated to take part in Blue Origin’s next space flight in the spring. We’ll leave the space exploration to Katy while we stay earthside exploring the SC State Museum. (NBC)
Sports
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Health
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Eat
🇫🇷 Yes, chef
Hampton Street Vinyard offers on the street dining for those perfect spring evenings. | Photo by Knox & Magnolia
One of Columbia’s most well-known chefs is stepping into a new role at Hampton Street Vineyard. Wesley Fulmer, former executive chef at Motor Supply Bistro, is now leading the kitchen and joining owner Jonathan Lopez as a managing partner.
Fulmer brings years of experience in French, Southern, and Lowcountry cuisine, and his hiring signals a fresh chapter for downtown Cola’s upscale French restaurant. The restaurant will continue its wine tastings and dinners, with Fulmer’s first event set for tomorrow — a Mardi Gras Dinner featuring Louisiana-inspired dishes.
With Lopez’s background as Columbia’s only Advanced Sommelier and Fulmer’s reputation for seasonal, locally sourced menus, Hampton Street Vineyard is shaping up to be a must-visit for Columbia’s food lovers.
The Buy
The Buy
Your favorite spring shoe. We know, the magic word: spring. Visualize your next few months and try not to sprint away from winter as you choose the staple shoe best for you:
👟 Nordstrom stocked up on new colors of the beloved Veja Campo sneaker + New Balance’s 327 Sneaker.
👟 The hardware addition makes this new — and 20% off — strappy chunky heel anything but basic.
👟 Pair these under $40 clear slide sandals with virtually any color dress for springtime occasions.
👟 Ease into comfy hours with the Ugg Tasman Slipper’s cousin — the Buree Slipper.
👟 Lululemon’s plush slides are engineered with a grippy non-slip sole.
Last Friday, I got a behind-the-scenes look at the Columbia Museum of Art’s renovations, and trust me — you’re going to want to see what’s coming. The exhibition galleries reopen Saturday, May 24, so mark your calendar and maybe even renew your membership as we celebrate 75 years of the CMA.
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