Created by the team behind The Half, Bull and Bread is the first vendor announced for the BullStreet food hall, slated to open later this year. According to Yelp reviews, two unbulleivable sandwiches from The Half include the Mixto — a stacked Italian-style sandwich — and the Chipped Ham, served with garlicky mustard, Swiss, and pickles.
Events
Events
Tuesday, June 24
Miss South Carolina Pageant | Tuesday, June 24-Saturday, June 28 | 7 p.m. | Township Auditorium | $60 | Watch contestants from across the state compete for the crown during this multi-night event.
Sip and Plant Workshop | 6:30-8 p.m. | Gardener’s Outpost | $45 | Learn about rain gardens and create your native plant container while supporting the Gills Creek Watershed Association.
Thursday, June 26
Meeting Street Artisan Market | 4-8 p.m. | Interactive Art Park, West Columbia | Price of purchase | The market includes vendors selling original art, crafts, foods, and produce.
Friday, June 27
Lexington Murders and Mysteries Walking Tour | 8-9:30 p.m. | Icehouse Amphitheater, Lexington | Free | Hear true stories of historic crimes during this guided walking tour covering historic murders, trials, and mysteries.
Saturday, June 28
Lake Murray’s Independence Day Celebration | 8 p.m. | Dreher Island State Park, Prosperity | Free | Tune in your radio and watch the fireworks show launched from Spence and Dreher Islands.
Financial self-care starts now. | Photo provided by AllSouth Federal Credit Union
Think of this as a summer refresh — for your finances. Just like a health or wellness reset, a financial check-in can reduce stress and keep you on track for the rest of the year.
USC’s new budget holds in-state tuition flat for the seventh year and includes funding for the new neurological hospital and rehabilitation center at BullStreet. Students, faculty, and staff will now have free access to ChatGPT through a $1.5 million partnership with OpenAI.
Biz
Colonial Life will remain the naming rights sponsor of Colonial Life Arena through June 2027. The longtime USC partner first signed on in 2003 and will continue supporting Gamecock athletics, business school initiatives, and community education programs. (Gamecocks Online)
State
Starting this fall, the SCDMV will roll out redesigned licenses, permits, and ID cards featuring advanced security, laser engraving, and Palmetto State symbols. Existing cards remain valid until they expire + new ones will arrive by mail after in-person renewal. (WYFF 4)
Community
Feeling the heat? The Lexington Police Department’s Operation: Cool Down program is handing out free box fans to help Lexington residents stay cool. Fans are available weekdays at the Lexington Police Department, with delivery options available.
Congratulations to the 57 graduates of the Columbia Chamber’s 2025 Leadership Columbia class. The group was honored at the Columbia Museum of Art after completing classes and a community project with the Free Medical Clinic. Applications for the 2026 class are now open.
Eat
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Calling all West Columbia businesses — the city’s Mural Grant Program is now accepting applications. If your commercial property is within city limits and your wall is visible from the street, you could qualify. The mural pictured, featuring a heron against a WeCo-style sunset, was painted by Maria DeFelice and was recently unveiled.
Your favorite bug banisher, to get you through the summer season unbitten:
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💡 For mosquito protection on your porch or patio, try this No. 1 best-selling electric bug zapper — just hang it, plug it in, and enjoy bug-free summer nights.
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Gamecock women’s basketball coach Dawn Staley joined the “Not Gonna Lie with Kylie Kelce” podcast to discuss her New York Times best-selling book “Uncommon Favor” and her recent (third!) Hall of Fame induction. Staley also talked about her interest in coaching in the WNBA. Tune in to hear what she had to say.
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