The Laundry’s upper floor is flexible for weddings, corporate events, and more. | Photo by COLAtoday
Historic Columbia recognized the following 2025 Preservation Award recipients for their significant contributions to local preservation initiatives.
Preservation Leadership Award winner:
Fred Delk
As former director of the Columbia Development Corporation, Delk championed the reuse of historic buildings like the Palmetto Compress, 701 Whaley, and the Curtiss-Wright Hangar.
Preservation, Rehabilitation, or Restoration winners:
Taylor House | 1501 Senate St.
Built in 1908 and later home to the Columbia Museum of Art, the Taylor House has been fully rehabilitated by USC and is now the Joseph F. Rice School of Law admissions office.
John C. Heslep House | 303 Saluda Ave.
Built in 1917 and transformed into a Spanish Colonial Revival villa by contractor John Heslep in the 1920s, this landmark residence was recently rehabilitated by the Tomlin family.
The Huger Street home of Columbia Presbyterian Church was once home to Cromer’s and Flooring by Cogdill. | Photo by Columbia Presbyterian Church
Revitalization winners:
1700 Huger St.
Columbia Presbyterian Church repurposed this 46,000 sqft commercial space into a modern church facility, preserving original bow trusses and clerestory windows.
Virtual Pajamarama Storytime | 7-7:15 p.m. | Richland Library Southeast | Free | Stay home and get the kids ready for bed with a reading of “Looking For Sleep” by Georgiana Deutsch.
The Wedding Present | 7-11 p.m. | New Brookland Tavern | $25 | The British rock band is on tour celebrating the 35th anniversary of their album “Bizarro.”
Birdwatching in the Gardens | 8-9 a.m. | Hampton-Preston Mansion & Gardens | Free | Participants will learn how to identify birds by sight, sound, and behavior.
Celebrate 20 years of food, wine, and music at euphoria in Greenville, SC. | Graphic by 6AM City
Get your taste buds ready, COLA. We’ve partnered with euphoria Food, Wine & Music Festival to treat one lucky winner + a guest to an epic weekend celebrating 20 years of euphoria in Greenville, SC (Thursday, Sept 18-Sunday, Sept 21).
The euphoria 20th anniversary experience — valued at $1,900 — includes:
The 2025 WNBA season tipped off over the weekend, and nine former Gamecocks were on opening day rosters. A’ja Wilson, coming off her third MVP season, headlines the group as she returns to the Las Vegas Aces. (The State)
Show
The cast of “Whose Line is it Anyway?” brings their improv tour “Whose Live Anyway?” to the Koger Center on Saturday, Nov. 15 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are on sale now for the 90-minute show, packed with unscripted comedy and audience participation.
Civic
Columbia’s Solid Waste Division is offering expedited trash collection for summer move-outs through July 31. Residents can report bulk piles — like furniture or kitchenware — for pickup within 24 to 48 hours. First, consider donating items.
Health
Lexington Medical Center was named one of Modern Healthcare’s Best Places to Work in Healthcare for 2025. The list highlights workplaces with strong culture, communication, and employee satisfaction.
Mansion Monday
This Kings Grant home, designed by Catalyst Architects, features heart pine floors, 10-ft ceilings, and porches galore. The five-bedroom home includes a walkout basement, sunroom, home office, and three-car garage. There are also neighborhood perks like a pool, pickleball courts, and a clubhouse.
Listen
Clemson’s running back room is a rotating wrecking ball. Go beyond the scoreboard and behind the scenes of the Clemson Tigerswith Locked On’s daily, team-focused podcasts.
Cause
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Read
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A pack of light blocking stickers to dull light pollution in your home. The pack comes with multiple sizes that can be used to cover light emitted by digital alarm clocks, charger ports, and other electronics.
Do you think you know your SC hiking trails? Here’s your chance to prove it. Join the Palmetto Trail crew for Trail Bingo at Craft and Draft on Thursday, June 26, and put your knowledge to the test.
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