There’s great chai and plenty of spaces to work at Piecewise. | Photo by COLAtoday
Erin here. A friend recently took me to Piecewise Coffee on Devine Street — I love the colorful decor and ample seating space. I almost always order a cortado, but a cappuccino with their house-made cardamom syrup is a new favorite of mine.
Try this: they’ve also got a lineup of 4 summery drinks.
Banana bread iced latte
Orange cream cold brew
Iced pineapple matcha
Peach iced tea
Events
Events
Saturday, June 21
Go Skateboarding Day | 12 p.m. | Bluetile Skateshop | Price of purchase | A full day of skating wraps with a group ride, free burgers, and Sk8 Karaoke at New Brookland Tavern — part of an effort to grow Columbia’s skate community.
Juneteenth Freedom Fest and Parade | 3 p.m. | SC State House | Free | The festival kicks off with a parade from City Hall, followed by a Sumter Street block party with live music, DJs, vendors, and guest speakers.
Shrimp and Grits Fest | 6-9 p.m. | Seawell’s | $50 | Sample your way through endless shrimp and grits while local restaurants battle for bragging rights — and your vote.
Sunday, June 22
The Fairy Flea Market | 11 a.m.-4 p.m. | Flora and Fauna Marketplace, Lexington | Price of purchase | Celebrate International Fairy Day with 30+ vendors, food, music, and whimsical fun at this outdoor artisan market.
Car Show | 11 a.m.-4 p.m. | Steel Hands Brewing, Cayce | Price of purchase | Check out cool cars, grab a burger from the grill, and stick around for live music from Clay Johnson.
The Carolina Panthers wrapped a mini camp last week and will return to training in July. Go behind the scenes with Locked On’s daily, team-focused podcasts.
Eat
After skipping last year’s Nathan’s Famous Fourth of July hot dog eating contest due to a contract dispute, Joey Chestnut will return to the 2025 competition. Check out where you can get a hot dog locally this summer. (AP)
Seasonal
It’s the first day of Cancer season, nowthrough Tuesday, July 22. This water sign is known for being loyal, empathetic, and somewhat emotional — if you’re a Cancer, we think Elmwood Park would be your perfect neighborhood match.
Jobs
63%. That’s the percentage of respondents from Cisco’s Global Hybrid Work Study who said that they would accept a pay cut for the option to work remotely more often. Check out open remote positions on our Jobs board.
Tech
1.1 million. That’s how many Nintendo Switch 2 units were sold in its first week, breaking the record for launch week video game hardware sales. If you weren’t able to get one, don’t worry, it’s not the only source of summer fun in Colubmia. (Game Rant)
An electric foot callus remover for smooth, sandal-ready feet. It boasts an adjustable speed and sanding rotation to effortlessly remove dead skin and tough calluses.
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.
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