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Suci, right, sits beside her mother Dari at the Memphis Zoo. | Photo via Memphis Zoo
There’s a new roar at Riverbanks Zoo. Suci, a 2-year-old Sumatran tiger, made the move from Memphis to Columbia and is now on exhibit in her new habitat.
It was a bittersweet farewell. Suci and her sibling Nakal made history in 2023 as Memphis Zoo’s first tiger cubs in 24 years. Her relocation supports the Sumatran Tiger Species Survival Plan — a global effort to protect one of the world’s most endangered tiger populations.
Want to see her today? It’s Toucan Tuesday, and admission is free with the donation of two canned goods.
Events
Events
Tuesday, July 8
Songwriters Night | 7-9 p.m. | Bill’s Music Shop, West Columbia | Free | Hear local musicians perform their original music.
Lexington County Blowfish vs. Florence Flamingos | 7:05 p.m. | Lexington County Baseball Stadium, Lexington | $11+ | Bring your pup for the pooch parade and dress for “A League of Their Own” night.
Thursday, July 10
Historic Horseshoe History Tour | 12 p.m. | South Caroliniana Library | Free | University Archivist Elizabeth West shares the history of Carolina and its traditions.
Friday, July 11
Nashville Nights | 6 p.m. | Steel Hands Brewing, Cayce | Free | Gabe Lee headlines this weekly installation hosted by Michael Haney.
Saturday, July 12
Soda City Market | 9 a.m.-1 p.m. | Main Street | Free | Browse this lively downtown market to find local artisans, businesses, and food vendors — rain or shine.
Tiaras & Tails - A Magical Meet & Greet | Saturday, July 12 | Times vary | Town Theatre | $15 | Be among the first to meet Ariel and some of her visiting princess friends.
When dining at Smoked, he recommends building a pregnancy-friendly plate full of nutrients that support early fetal development and maternal wellness. First up: the Jumbo Lump Crabcake.
“It’s not only high in protein and low in mercury, but also a natural source of B12 and selenium, key for nerve function and immune health,” Dr. Strasburger said. “The corn salsa alongside adds a fiber boost.”
For the main course, he suggests the roasted beet salad with grilled salmon. It’s a flavorful way to get omega-3s (which are crucial for the baby’s brain and eye development). The beets, arugula, and goat cheese round out the meal with antioxidants, folate, and calcium.
Dr. Strasburger’s go-to advice: Choose variety, balance your plate, and always check fish mercury levels when ordering seafood.
Wondering why beets are a superfood for you and the little one?
Los Chicanos, a food truck that got its start at Soda City Market, is opening Los Chicanos Jr. inside Gather COLA — the new open-air food hall in the BullStreet District. The mini concept will serve fan favorites like birria tacos and elote, while the truck keeps rolling to festivals and local events.
Announced
Broadway in Columbia is bringing “STOMP,” the internationally acclaimed percussion show that began as a UK street performance, to the Koger Center on Tuesday, Jan. 13. Tickets go on sale Thursday, July 10 at 10 a.m.
Closed
Biscuitville has closed its Garners Ferry Road location after just over a year in business. The North Carolina-based breakfast chain still operates spots in Irmo and on Clemson Road. (The State)
Sports
Camden native and Gamecock women’s basketball star Joyce Edwards helped Team USA win gold at the FIBA AmeriCup. This marks her third consecutive summer winning gold with USA Basketball. (WLTX)
Cause
Help USC turn up the heat on local climate data. Volunteers are needed for an Urban Heat Map study to track Columbia’s hottest areas by car or bike. Sign up to join the project and support smarter city planning.
History
Dr. Ramon Jackson, Curator of Cultural History, leads the SC State Museum’s Summer Spotlight Talk on Friday, July 11 at 12:30 p.m., highlighting three SC-made artifacts from the Civil War and Reconstruction. The talk is free with admission + for museum members.
Number
150 million. That’s how many hot dogs are consumed by Americans on the Fourth of July. Now the question is — how many of our readers think a hot dog is a sandwich? Quite a few, it turns out.
Stat
678%. That’s how much our self-service ad portal’s returning customer rate has grown since this time last year. Discover what’s driving the acclaim — visit our self service ad portal for flexible options with zero long-term contract.
The Buy
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We’re 53 days away from Gamecock football and the season-opening game against Virginia Tech in Atlanta — and the preseason accolades are already rolling in. Six players have earned spots on Athlon Sports’ preseason All-America and All-SEC teams, with Dylan Stewart leading the charge as a First Team All-American. Star quarterback LaNorris Sellers was named to the Fourth-Team Offense.
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