There’s a lot of pop culture trivia in this city. | Photo via COLAtoday
If you’re watching “Pop Culture Jeopardy” on Amazon Prime Video, you might be questioning the lack of Columbia representation. The quizzical competition began with 81 teams, and host Colin Jost will determine the winners on the final episode, premiering tomorrow.
While Columbia may not have had its own category (yet), Soda City has plenty of pop culture trivia — can you answer these clues?
200 points
Darius Rucker + Mark Bryan formed this diamond-selling band when they were students at the University of South Carolina.
400 points
Kristin Davis grew up + began acting in Columbia, and just like that, she got the role of Charlotte York on this show.
600 points
Danny DeVito played a businessman turned army educator in this 1994 comedy, filmed at Fort Jackson in Columbia.
800 points
Columbia-born kicker Mike Cofer won Super Bowl championships in 1989 + 1990 as a part of this NFL team.
1,000 points
This singer and actress was born in Columbia but can now be seen playing Hilary Banks on “Bel-Air.”
Psst — We recommend taking the quiz below before getting the answers.
Mardi Gras Potluck | 6-9 p.m. | St. Martin’s-in-the-Fields Episcopal Church | Free | Bring a shareable dish and your friends to indulge in Shrove Tuesday/Mardi Gras festivities.
Wednesday, March 5
Bingo Social | 10-11 a.m. | Busby Community Center | Free | Chat with other locals as you race to get five in a row B4 anyone else.
Flower Vase Class | 6:30-8:30 p.m. | Savage Craft Ale Works, West Columbia | $50+ | Sip and sculpt your own flower vase at this class hosted by NOMAD Mobile Art Studio, all supplies included.
Thursday, March 6
DJ Pauly D | 8 p.m. | The Senate | $35+ | Beat up the beat as the “Jersey Shore” star spins his set filled with electronic and dance music.
Friday, March 7
“Romeo & Juliet” | 7:30 p.m. | Harbison Theatre, Irmo | $35+ | SC Ballet presents this Shakespearean tragedy choreographed by William Starrett.
Saturday, April 26
6th Annual Kinetic Derby Day featuring iMAGINE | 11 a.m.-3:30 p.m. | State & Meeting Streets, West Columbia | Free | Enjoy a day of creativity, competition, and family fun in West Columbia, featuring the Kinetic Sculpture Parade, soapbox races, and the iMAGINE STEAM Festival.*
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A coin flip gave Gamecocks Women’s Basketball the No. 1 seed in the SEC Women’s Basketball Tournament. The team tied the Texas Longhorns with a 15-1 conference play record after defeating Kentucky on Sunday. USC will play in tournament Game 9 on Friday, March 7 in Greenville.
Environment
A burn ban is in effect for all counties in SC as emergency teams work to contain wildfires impacting parts of the state. The ban will remain until further notice, and the Forestry Commission will issue a statement when the ban is lifted.
Transit
Columbia installed its new T2 Cosmo Pay Stations on Main Street and is ready to implement its new parking rates, but don’t feed the meters yet. A grace period is in effect until Monday, March 10, as the city transitions to its new regulations.
Development
Columbia may be flowing toward progress on an 80-acre riverfront development near Blossom + Gervais streets. This project has been discussed for over a decade and would include apartments, a park, and restaurants. Last month the city requested proposals and has made efforts to employ a potential developer. (WLTX)
Festival
Get ready to uncork a good time at the 10th annual Drink Pink Rosé Festival on Sunday, May 18 at the Hampton-Preston Mansion & Gardens. The event will feature 100+ rosés, cheeses from regional creameries, vendors, and live music. Tickets are now on sale.
Plan Ahead
The 2025 Bass Pro Tour is heading to Lake Murray this Thursday, March 6 through Sunday, March 9, but locals can also lure in some fun. The MLF Fan Experience will be held at Dreher Island State Park on Saturday + Sunday, featuring watch parties, food, music, and fishing contests.
Legacy
Columbia-born R&B singer and actress Angie Stone died on Saturday at age 63. The Grammy-nominated entertainer started singing in church and belong to First Nazareth Baptist Church. She graduated from C.A. Johnson High School before moving to New York to start her professional singing career. (The State)
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Listen
The Hurricanes defeated the Calgary Flames 2-1 in overtime on Sunday, can they keep up the heat going into tonight’s game against the Detroit Red Wings? Go beyond the scoreboard and behind the scenes of the Carolina Hurricanes with Locked On’s daily, team-focused podcasts.
Biz
Small business owners, employers, and hiring managers — if you’re struggling to find the right candidates, it’s time to try COLAtoday Job Board. Post your first job listing for free + get connected with top-quality local talent.
Category
Closing
🐷 Pig, out
Farewell, Piggly Wiggly on Devine. | Photo via COLAtoday
Longstanding grocery store Piggly Wiggly on Devine Street — the location known as the Social Pig — announced its plans to close. Owner Darrell Miller shared on Facebook that the store’s lease had expired and he is unable to renew it.
The locally owned + operated store has been part of the community for 50 years, and the Social Pig didn’t want to depart without leaving some messages. In his Facebook post, Miller thanked the community for its support and expressed gratitude for the staff at Devine Street.
The store’s closing timeline has not been announced, but updates will be shared on its Facebook page.
If you’re big on the pig, the grocer hasn’t completely left Columbia — the North Main Street store will remain open.
The Buy
The Buy
A cast-iron smash burger press. Made from high-quality cast iron, this grill press uses pressure to improve flavor and texture, get restaurant-quality sear marks, and speed up cooking time of fish, burgers, sandwiches, and more.
I must admit, I’m a big Chick-fil-A fan, and it might pay off this month. The West Columbia location is offering freebies when you place mobile drive-thru orders in the app. See what you can get this week + next week.
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