Look behind the counter to see what record is spinning. | Photo by COLAtoday
The wait is over for the new Methodical Coffee location in the BullStreet District. Tucked into the first-floor corner of the Westlawn building facing The Lawn, the new café is in “soft open” mode — meaning only the drink menu is available while the in-house bakery finishes construction. The bakery isn’t far off, though; you’ll be able to get an AM bun soon.
A rendering of The Lawn that’s currently under construction with Methodical Coffee located on the right side beside Gather COLA. | Rendering by 4240 Architecture
The new two-story café features a mezzanine with upstairs seating, oversized glass windows looking out at the lawn, and The Library — a rentable second-floor room for everything from work meetings and crafting gatherings to baby showers.
Hours: Monday-Saturday: 8 a.m.-3 p.m. | Sunday: 8 a.m.-2 p.m.
Free 2-hour parking is available in the garage beside REI and Gather Columbia.
Pro tip: Enter from Matilda Evans Street — the café sits across from the fenced-off Williams Building (the future site of Coastal Crust).
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Phase one of Columbia Metropolitan Airport’s checkpoint expansion is now open. Travelers will notice a new secure exit, plus post-security amenities including a business center, sensory room, and meditation space. Final phases wrap by late November. (WLTX)
Sports
South Carolina senior guard Ta’Niya Latson was named to the AP Preseason All-America First Team ahead of her Gamecock debut. The Florida State transfer led the nation in scoring last season. Catch her in action this Friday, Oct. 24 in the exhibition against Anderson.
Opening
Just in time for your new winter coat. Burlington will open its newest Columbia store on Saturday, Nov. 1 in Landmark Square on Garners Ferry Road. The national retailer offers discounted brand-name clothing and home goods. (The State)
Concert
Midlands Light Opera Society premieres “Night of the Singing Dead,” blending classic opera with “Night of the Living Dead.” The zombie musical mashup runs Thursday, Oct. 23, through Sunday, Oct. 26, at First Christian Church and includes a second act spoof, “The Dramatic Criminals,” with a Southern Gothic twist. (Free Times)
Edu
USC’s Molinaroli College of Engineering and Computing and the Palmetto Nuclear Coalition have joined powers to advance nuclear innovation and workforce development. Their new agreement supports a Nuclear Innovation Center and will bring the 2nd Annual Molinaroli Nuclear Summit to Columbia on Monday, Nov. 17.
Active
The Nightmare in Elmwood 5K returns Saturday, Oct. 25 with a costumed race through historic Elmwood Park. A kids’ fun run follows at 11 a.m., and prizes go to the top six costumes. Proceeds benefit the neighborhood association.
Listen
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Education
🎓 Welcome home
Tripping on bricks in the Historic Horseshoe is basically a rite of passage. | Photo by COLAtoday
There’s no place like homecoming. USC will welcome back alumni this weekend — Friday, Oct. 24 through Sunday, Oct. 26 — with three days of festivities anchored by the big game vs. Alabama on Saturday. Gone are the days of homecoming weekend aligning with a “cupcake” matchup.
• Richard T. Greener Scholarship Breakfast | 8-10:30 a.m.
• Cocky’s Reading Express short film premiere | 4-6 p.m.
• Homecoming on the Horseshoe | 6-10 p.m.
Saturday, Oct. 25
• Homecoming Tailgate vs. Alabama | Three hours before kickoff | Gamecock Park
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Looking out the window at Methodical as I sipped my iced pumpkin-spiced latte, it finally felt like BullStreet was coming together. Crews were working to finish Gather COLA next door, and the Lawn — where Coastal Crust is going in the Williams building facade — was starting to take shape. You could really see the vision coming to life.
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