Washington Square is a prime location between the Columbia Museum of Art and the State House. | Photo by COLAtoday
Columbia just put two downtown properties on the table, and both have the potential to make changes downtown.
The Bull & Taylor lot — about an acre that’s walkable to the Township Auditorium, Main Street District, and Bullstreet District — has sat empty for years. This could become apartments over retail shops, or a small lineup of restaurants. It also sits near the former Pope Davis Tire Co., which is awaiting a tenant and renovation.
Washington Square, the 94,000-sqft building at 1339 Main St., already comes with a parking deck and a prime corner. With the $250 million oLiv development next door, it’s not hard to picture a boutique hotel, retail, or something new that helps keep Main Street buzzing after work hours. Stay tuned for updates.
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A new sports bar has opened on Main Street. The Yard at 1626 Main St. features plenty of TVs, $1 wings, $5 beers, and space indoors and out. It’s open daily, with extended hours on weekends. (Free Times)
Civic
A new coalition of more than 15 Columbia neighborhoods is pushing for a stronger voice in city policy. At a Monday forum, residents shared six key priorities — from infrastructure to affordable housing — and asked City Council candidates how they’ll better include neighborhood voices in development and zoning decisions. (The State)
Concert
The SC Philharmonic launched SCP GO, a $20-per-month pass that gives members access to concerts at the Koger Center, chamber events, Chamber Crawls, Fireworks with the Phil, and Youth Orchestra shows. Passes are available online.
Health
Prisma Health Children’s Hospital–Midlands recently opened a Panda Cares–sponsored Music Therapy Room. The space helps young patients use music to alleviate stress and promote healing through guided therapy. (Cola Daily)
Seasonal
Trick or Trail, a family-friendly Halloween event, is coming to Twelve Oak Estate in Lexington on Saturday, Oct. 26. Families can walk a comical, lightly spooky trail by Village Square Theater, enjoy karaoke, face painting + trunk-or-treating.
Learn
Richland Library is teaming up with the SC Cancer Alliance for Chapters for Change, a free series covering breast and lung cancer awareness, screening myths, and survivorship. Sessions run 11 a.m.–12 p.m. at the Blythewood + Eastover branches from October through December.
Festival
Festival season is in full swing. Whether your thing is art, food, music, or all three, there’s a festival in Orange County, NC, for you. With something happening almost every weekend through November, planning a weekend getaway has never been easier. See what’s in store.*
Community
Embrace the season with accessible fall activities perfect for older adults. From discounted admission at the South Carolina State Fair to apple picking and enjoying live music, discover top experiences that make autumn memorable.*
Biz
If you’re wondering how you’re going to find someone stellar to fill your job opening, we can help. With our Job Board, you can post your listing for free and score a new employee in your community. It’s quick and easy — try it.
Read
Tired of the political drama? We get it. Cut through the noise and subscribe to The Tangle’s free newsletter for balanced, nonpartisan reporting on major political stories.*
Il Focolare, a local favorite pizza shop in Cottontown, is celebrating its sixth year and is hiding pizza keychains around the city with gift cards attached. Stay tuned to their Instagram page for updates on where to find the prize.
The Buy
Your favorite Nordstrom fall fashion essential. Sometimes, just one great new piece can update what’s already in your closet from last year. We’re eyeing:
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.
The new Rosewood Mini Market, located near the corner of Blossom and Main streets, plans to open by Friday, Oct. 10. Owner Bryan Tayara offered a tour of the new spot on social media, giving folks a glimpse of the unfinished space and layout ahead of its debut. Hopefully, we’ll get a few more of these bodega-type spots around town.
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