In studio for the Lake Murray Country podcast with Mike Mayo, Andy Woods, and Kelly Hughes. | Photo by @PalmettoOutdoors
Whether you’re strolling along the riverwalk, hitting the road, cleaning your house, or running errands, cranking up a podcast only enriches the experience.
Fortunately, there are plenty of local podcasts to educate, entertain + enlighten. One perk of living during the podcast renaissance? There’s something for everyone — food lovers, music fans, business champs, etc. So, without further ado, let’s jump into a sampling of Columbia podcast-land.
As Told By | The local marketing agency chats with people who make things happen in Cola, with recent episodes with Chef Kristian Niemi and Emile DeFelice, founder of Soda City Market.
For the Health of it | Winner of the Free Times Best Local Podcast, the podcast from Columbia Family Chiropractic chats with the movers and shakers of SC.
The Welcome Home podcast | Looking to learn about what’s going on with all things Gamecock sports? This podcast brings you weekly analysis, discussion, and team talk.
Columbia Fireflies vs. Hickory Crawdads | 7:05 p.m. | Segra Park | $6+ | Head to Segra Park and enjoy $2 Miller Lites, hot dogs, popcorn, and fountain sodas.*
The Fixx | 7 p.m. | The Senate | $50 | Catch the iconic British new wave band performing live as part of their 2025 US tour.
Daddy Support Childbirth Class | 6:30 p.m. | Prisma Health Children’s Hospital | $25 | This class focuses on how to prepare for the birth of your baby for dads.
Wednesday, Aug. 27
Love Island Trivia | 7 p.m. | Tin Roof | Free | Prove your knowledge of recoupling, bombshell entrances, and cheeky one-liners.
Wish You Were Here 50th Anniversary World Tour | 7:30 p.m. | The Township Auditorium | $46+ | Brit Floyd returns to Columbia with a laser-filled tribute to Pink Floyd’s Wish You Were Here and more.
A commercial real estate expert answers your burning questions
Presented by Trinity Partners
Meredith Rhodes with Trinity Partners breaks down the market: what’s competitive, what’s up-and-coming, and what’s next. | Photo provided by Meredith Rhodes
If you’re looking for high-quality commercial space in Columbia, whether to lease or purchase, you’ll find demand is strong and supply is limited. In short, if you want the best space in Columbia, be ready to act quickly.
What’s the timeline for buying vs. leasing a commercial space?
If a space is already vacant and ready for occupancy, a lease can often be negotiated, signed, and built out within 30–90 days. Buying generally takes longer — think 60–120 days from contract to closing.
Which neighborhoods are expected to grow in the next decade?
Growth tends to follow infrastructure improvements, population trends, and catalytic projects — and Columbia has several in the pipeline that could reshape its commercial landscape, including:
Surfin Sumo is set to open on Thursday, Aug. 28 on Taylor Street. The new downtown spot serves Hawaiian fusion with a Japanese twist — think Kālua pork, mac salad, and stacked bowls. “It’s all about good food, good vibes, and serving this amazing community,” the team said.
Coming Soon
Tropical Smoothie Cafe is headed to Forest Drive, filling a vacant space next to Takosushi in the Lowes Foods shopping center. It will be Forest Acres’ first location and the 10th in the Columbia area. (The Post and Courier)
Environment
The City of Columbia is partnering with the Smart Surfaces Coalition to cool neighborhoods and reduce flooding. Strategies like reflective roofs, permeable pavements, and expanded tree canopy could lower peak summer temps by up to 5.3 degrees.
Outdoors
The West Columbia Riverwalk Park and Amphitheater has fully reopened from the Moffatt Street entrance to the Cayce connection. The section had been closed for repairs after Hurricane Helene.
Weather
It’s a great week to get outdoors and enjoy the reopened Riverwalk. A cold front is bringing cooler, drier days to the Midlands. Expect highs in the low to mid-80s and cool mornings in the 60s through the middle of the week. (WLTX)
Asked
We love local eats, but we know some chain restaurants still have a cult following. If Columbia could land one major chain it doesn’t already have — think In-N-Out, P.F. Changs, Shake Shack, or Raising Cane’s — what restaurant would you like to see in town?
Trending
“Nanners,” the python captured near Mid-Carolina schools in Newberry last week, now has a new home at the Edisto Island Serpentarium. The facility is treating the snake for parasites before building an enclosure where the public can visit. (WIS)
Biz
Need to fill your open role fast? Post your job listing on our hyper-local Job Board + get connected with top local talent. Did we mention it’s free?
Home
How smart homeowners preserve their property (and their weekends): using Homebuddy for a one-time install of top-rated gutter guards that require zero maintenance. Compare local offers now.*
That cooler weather this week is a hint that pumpkin season is just around the corner. Clinton Sease Farm in Lexington is ushering in the new season by opening its Corn Maze on Friday, Sept. 19, running through Nov. 2. This year’s theme is “Barnyard Animals.” Admission is $18 and includes all mazes, playground activities, an obstacle course, unlimited wagon rides, and the pumpkin patch.
The Buy
The perfect stadium accessory: this clear crossbody bag for all your gameday essentials. We love this option’s adjustable strap, smooth zipper, and chic hardware.
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.
If tubing was on your summer bucket list, you have two more weeks to hit the Saluda rapids. Palmetto Outdoors has you covered with all of your tube and transportation needs, and we have even more tips for you in our tubing guide.
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