Find the perfect gift to express gratitude and love for the role models in your life. | Graphic by 6AM City
This year, Father’s Day falls on Sunday, June 15 — meaning it’s a great time to browse our gift guide for parents, grandparents, neighbors, mentors, and life-long friends. Shop great gifts that say I appreciate you:
Local pick: Hey Caleb — Columbia print | $40 | This Columbia print from A Little Happy in Five Points features iconic local landmarks like Adluh Flour and the Zesto “cone in the sky.”
Golf practice net | $99.99 | Golfers can perfect their swing before stepping out on the course with this golf net great for backyards, basements, or even the living room.
Personalized photo wallet card | $14.95 | Tug on heartstrings with this engraved metal wallet insert that features your custom message on one side + a meaningful photo on the other.
Mom’s story book and Dad’s story book | $24.95 | Prompt them to write down memories, advice, and stories in these guided journals.
Local pick: Gullah jams, pickles + relishes | $8–$12 | Handcrafted by Fruit Creations by Jestine, these Southern staples bring grandma-style flavor to every jar.
Neck + shoulders heating pad | $39.99 | This electric heat wrap helps with back pain, muscle aches, and de-stressing.
Crocs recovery slide | $64.95 | If they already love Crocs, upgrade them to the next best thing: a comfortable slide that will become their most-worn shoe of the summer.
Custom photo socks | $16.99 | Photos of pets, babies, or any person can be added to these socks that are sure to delight.
Carhartt lunch box | $29.50 | This camping cooler and worksite lunchbox is durable, waterproof, and extra roomy.
Golf cooler bag | $25.99 | This slim, insulated cooler sleeve fits up to six beer cans.
The Boardwalk Loop Trail is wheelchair accessible. | Photo by @hdcarolina
In case you missed it — this Saturday is National Trails Day — an opportunity to get outdoors and give back to the trails you love. We’ve compiled a hiking guide for the Midlands area with eight routes to help you plan your next adventure, from quick and easy loops around town to drives that take you to lakes and mountains. Great Falls, SC, Rocky Creek Trail
Difficulty: 🥾
Length: ~2 miles
Dog friendly: Yes
This hike provides canoe and kayak access, as it runs along Rocky Creek, a tributary of the Catawba River. Pro tip: extend your hike by 0.2 miles and see a waterfall.
This trail also connects all other trails in the park and crosses over the Broad River. If you’re looking for a slightly more difficult route within the park, try the Midlands Mountain trail. You’ll climb over a ridge and then descend to the river bed.
First Thursday on Main | 5 p.m. | Main Street District | Free | Main Street will be buzzing with local art, music, line dancing, ping pong, and more.
Line Dance Lessons Session 2 | Thursday, June 5-Thursday, June 26 | 6:30-8:30 p.m. | Bill’s Music Shop, West Columbia | $40 | Dances will be a combination of classic and new line dances, and at least four dances will be taught at each class, with a range of levels.
Friday, June 6
Nashville Nights Kickoff | 6 p.m. | Steel Hands Brewing, Cayce | Free | Boot, scoot, ‘n boogie down with country songwriters while Whiskey Hat Co. is on site creating custom hats.
Yoga on the Plaza | 8-9 a.m. | Columbia Museum of Art | Free | This class focuses on the shapes and general alignment of basic yoga poses along with variations of sun salutations.
Jurassic Quest | Friday, June 6-Sunday, June 8 | Times vary | South Carolina State Fair | $28+ | Jurassic Quest is the world’s largest, most popular Dino event with unique and exciting experiences for the whole family.
Saturday, June 7
Richland County Ag + Art | Saturday, June 7-Sunday, June 8 | Times vary | Columbia | Free | The self-guided tour of farms and markets features local artisans at every stop.
Pups & Pints Adoption Event and Donation Drive | 12-3 p.m. | Steel Hands Brewing, Cayce | Free | Adoption fees are waived for all animals at the event, and animals come spayed/neutered, vaccinated, and microchipped.
From June 1 through Aug. 31, high schoolers can take advantage of a full range of fitness perks designed to keep them active, healthy, and feeling great, like:
Top-of-the-line cardio and strength equipment
Stretching zones and welcoming workout spaces
Hundreds of on-demand workouts via the free Planet Fitness app
A focus on physical and mental well-being during the school break
Whether they’re training for fall sports, working on their wellness goals, or just looking to establish healthy habits, Planet Fitness is giving teens the tools — and the space — to thrive.
$2.85 million — that’s the amount of money you’ll need if you want to purchase approx. 30 acres of land from South of the Border. The property includes a casino building, a convention center, a motel, a former amusement park space, and more. (The Post and Courier)
Closing
The SCDMV branch in Blythewood is closing, with its last day of operation slotted for Thursday, July 3. The closing follows reduced parking. Customers in northeast are encouraged to visit the nearby SCDMV branch offices. View locations and wait times.
Sports
Frankie Harris, a redshirt junior at USC will compete in the 2025 U.S. Open at Oakmont Country Club, set to take place Thursday, June 12 through Sunday, June 15. Harris is the first Gamecock to compete in the U.S. Open since 2022. (Gamecocks Online)
Try This
Lowes Foods launched its new Frank Cakes — cakes that make hard news easier to swallow. Purchase a 6 or 8-inch square cake and receive black icing so you can write the awkward, last laugh, petty, or frank message on the cake yourself.
Kids
Clemson’s wide receiver, Antonio Williams, is hosting a one-day football camp over the summer for 200 kids ages six to nine at his alma mater, Dutch Fork High School. The skills camp will be free, but registration is required. (WLTX)
Listen
Was Tetairoa McMillan always the selection at 8? Go beyond the scoreboard and behind the scenes of the Carolina Panthers with Locked On’s daily, team-focused podcasts.
When it rains, it drains — and everything goes with it. Oil, trash, chemicals go straight into the waters we swim in and drink. Clean water starts with clean choices: don’t litter, use lawn products wisely, and never dump down a drain. Learn more from Richland County Stormwater.*
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Dive into summer fun at the Meeting Street Artisan Market, happening every Thursday in June, July, and August. From 4-8 p.m., support local artisans and shop their unique creations (think: handmade crafts, artwork, baked goods, and jewelry) at the Interactive Art Park. Browse upcoming vendors.*
Number
$4,000. That’s how much an ounce of gold is expected to cost in 2026. You can beat the FOMO with a gold IRA, which lets you own physical gold without the hassle of storage.†*
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Mood’s THC gummies take effect in as little as five minutes — no lighter, lingering smells, or coughing required. Get 20% off your first order with code FIRST20.†*
You don’t have to wait until Saturday anymore to have your ooey-gooey cinnamon rolls, sourdough, bagels, and other baked goods. JJ’s Place — a Soda City Market bakery is another local business that traveled along the Soda City Market to a brick-and-mortar pipeline and is now located in West Columbia near Chayz Lounge. @JJsplacesc celebrated its opening this week and is open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Don’t worry — it will still be at Soda City Market on Saturdays for those who like to take bites while strolling Main Street.
This best-selling bath mat. When was the last time you replaced the mats in your bathroom? If you’re anything like us, it’s been too long. Consider this your sign to upgrade. We love this one that features a soft, ultra-absorbent design and comes in multiple colors and sizes for easily mixing + matching.
The fun doesn’t have to end here. After reading the newsletter, head over to our games page. Games refresh with new challenges every day at 6 a.m. from crossword puzzle to Sudoku to themed word search.
One more piece of sports news for you — USC women’s basketball head coach, Dawn Staley, will now be an analyst on a new show on CBS called “WNBA Tip Off.” Coach Staley will periodically be featured on the show for games when former USC players are slated to play, like A’ja Wilson, Aliyah Boston, and Tiffany Mitchell. The show will debut on Saturday, June 7 at 7:30 p.m. WLTX has more details.
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