Happy Thanksgiving, Cola. We’re scaling back our content a bit through the weekend so that our team can step away and enjoy time with loved ones. We’ll be back to our usual coverage next week.
Celebrate small businesses
Brittons has you covered with Gamecock gear and clothes for the finest occasions. | Photo by @brittonsofcolumbia
Here at COLAtoday, we like to keep things local all year long, but on Small Business Saturday, the rest of the country joins us in our mission to shop small.
Founded by American Express in 2010 and cosponsored by the U.S. Small Business Administration since 2011, Small Business Saturday is an initiative to bring small businesses to the forefront of the holiday shopping season on the last Saturday of November.
This year’s event falls on Saturday, Nov. 29, and we want to make shopping local as easy as possible. This map will allow you to find small businesses in your area.
There are plenty of spots to support. | Map via American Express
Happy Thanksgiving to our celebrating readers. If you forgot to thaw your turkey, there may still be some restaurants with open tables.
Seasonal
Are you part of a turkey trot family, or a mimosas-for-breakfast family? It’s a debate that we’ve seen taking over the internet this Thanksgiving, and we want to help settle it. Let us know how your family spends the morning.
Plan Ahead
The Columbia Fireflies are bringing back their Family Four Pack for the 2026 season. For $60, fans get four tickets, drinks, and hot dogs for select promo nights like Bluey Night and the July 4 weekend. Black Friday buyers are entered to win a first pitch.
Number
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Beauty
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The Buy
It may be Thanksgiving, but some of the best Black Friday deals are available today. While everyone else is busy in the kitchen, shop these deals and save big.
🧥 Take 30% off this trendy cropped puffer vest complete with pockets and a collar to keep your neck warm.
🔥 Speaking of staying warm, bring portable + powerful heat to any room in the house with this 4.6-star rated space heater that’s on sale for under $45.
💄 Score $10 off this trio of tarte SmolderEYES shadow liners that double as eyeshadow + eyeliner, allowing you to create a sophisticated look in seconds.
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.
Happy Thanksgiving, Cola. I’m picking up a smoked turkey from Smokey Loggins this morning and then heading to Greer to spend the day with my family. I hope you all have a relaxing day and encourage everyone to take a moment to share what you’re thankful for this year.
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