On the Move with Riverbanks Zoo | 10:30-11:30 a.m. | Richland Library Eastover | Free | Join a zoo educator in exploring animal movement with kids as they hop, crawl, and wiggle their way through a story.
Village Idiot Music Bingo | 8:30 p.m. | Village Idiot Pizza, Five Points | Price of purchase | Name that tune, fill your board, and grab a slice.
Wednesday, March 26
Comedy + Beer at Old Mill Brewpub | 7-9 p.m. | Old Mill Brewpub, Lexington | $15 | Laugh along with SC comedians and get there early to order pre-show food.
Pitch Night | 5-7 p.m. | Boyd Innovation Center | Free | Join in to hear Columbia’s newest founders take the stage to pitch their startup ideas.
Thursday, March 27
Taste of Lake Murray 2025 | 6 p.m. | Doubletree by Hilton | $125 | Sip, savor, and sample local flavors, then vote for your favorite chef — funds raised will support fireworks for Lake Murray’s Fourth of July celebration.
Wine for Water 25th Anniversary Celebration | 6-9 p.m. | City Roots | $100 | The annual event benefiting the Gills Creek Watershed Association features music from guest Danielle Howle.
3 benefits of Pilates for a stronger, healthier you
Presented by Rise Fitness + Wellness
Rise instructors focus on intentional movement that builds strength from the inside out. | Photo provided by Rise Fitness + Wellness
Whether you’re a seasoned athlete or just beginning your fitness journey, Pilates offers a low-impact, full-body workout that delivers results. Plus, it’s fun.
At studios like Rise Fitness + Wellness, expert instructors guide clients through intentional movements designed to build strength and improve mobility. Benefits include:
Core strength + stability: Pilates is renowned for building a strong core, which is essential for balance, posture, and injury prevention. By engaging deep abdominal muscles, practitioners develop stability that supports everyday movement.
Mind-body connection: With an emphasis on controlled movements and intentional breathing, Pilates fosters mindfulness, reducing stress and promoting mental clarity.
Improved flexibility + mobility: Pilates focuses on lengthening muscles while strengthening them. This approach enhances flexibility and joint mobility, helping to reduce stiffness and increase range of motion.
SC’s proposed budget includes $200 million for bridge upgrades, $50 million for Hurricane Helene road repairs, and $9 million for general improvements. Columbia projects like Hardscrabble Road and Carolina Crossroads could also benefit through separate funding and earmarks. Final budget approval is expected this summer. (WLTX)
Seasonal
Congaree National Park’s 2025 Firefly Viewing Event is scheduled for Wednesday, May 14 through Wednesday, May 21. A $20 vehicle pass is required for entry and will be awarded by lottery, which opens Thursday, April 3 + includes a red flashlight rental.
Theater
Shakespeare’s comedy of mistaken identity, “Twelfth Night,” will run Friday, April 11 through Friday, April 18 at Drayton Hall Theatre. Tickets for the USC Theatre production are on sale now.
Cause
Central SC Habitat for Humanity’s second annual Brew 2 Build festival is set for Saturday, April 5 from 2 to 6 p.m. at the Coop. Expect unlimited tastings, food trucks, music, and more. Tickets start at $45.
Concert
The Jonas Brothers will bring their “JONAS20: LIVING THE DREAM” tour to Colonial Life Arena on Wednesday, Nov. 6. Presale signups close today at 10 a.m., with general ticket sales starting Thursday, March 28.
Number
Zero. After last weekend’s games, that’s the number of perfect NCAA Tournament men’s brackets left. There are 112 perfect women’s brackets left, so hopefully one of those is yours.
Listen
South Carolina women kick off the NCAA Women’s Tournament with a record win. Go beyond the scoreboard and behind the scenes of the Gamecocks with Locked On’s daily, team-focused podcasts.
Hawthorne Pharmacy & Medical Equipment is giving away two early entry tickets to the Grand Tasting at the Columbia Food and Wine Festival. Enter for a chance to win — the winner will be announced on Monday, April 7. Don’t miss this opportunity to enjoy great food and wine before the crowds.*
Number
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Category
History
Iconic March Madness moments
Aliyah Boston and company raise the 2023 SEC championship trophy. | Photo via South Carolina Athletics
As March Madness is in full swing, we’re rolling back the clock to see some of the Gamecocks biggest moments in NCAA Tournament history.
1982 | In the first year of NCAA competition for women, the Gamecock women’s basketball team made it to the Sweet Sixteen where they lost to Kentucky.
1997 | This was the Palmetto State’s year. The Clemson men’s + women’s teams made the tournament, along with College of Charleston men and Charleston Southern men’s team. The Gamecock men’s team made the tournament as a No. 2 seed, but fell in the first round to Coppin State.
2002 | The Gamecock women’s basketball team made it to the Elite Eight for the first time.
2012 | USC made it to the Sweet Sixteen in Dawn Staley’s first NCAA Tournament with the team.
2017 | The Gamecock men’s team makes the Final Four and the women’s team brings home a championship.
2022 | Carolina’s women’s team wins their second National Championship.
2024 | The Gamecock women’s team wins their third National Championship.
The Buy
The Buy
Amazon’s Big Spring Sale may last until Monday, March 31, but some of the best discounts are for one-day only. These are some of today’s best Lightning Deals:
Alright, pizza lovers — have you tried the 24/7 automatic pizza machine in the Exxon parking lot across from Dreher High School? It caught my eye last week, and I’d love to hear what you think if you’ve given it a taste.
