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Score hundreds in savings on top-rated products, seasonal essentials, and more during Amazon’s Big Spring Sale. Don’t wait — the deals end at midnight tomorrow, March 31.
National Walking Day Treasure Hunt With AARP South Carolina | 10 a.m.-12 p.m. | Harbison Place Walking Trail | Free | Step into National Walking Day with AARP South Carolina at a family-friendly walking treasure hunt — follow clues, answer trivia, and try brain health challenges. Plus, enjoy snacks + water stations.*
No. 27. That’s where Columbia ranked on the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America’s list of the worst US cities for allergies this year. The list factored in pollen scores, over-the-counter allergy medicine use, and availability of board-certified allergists and immunologists.
Mansion Monday
How would you decorate a 3,673-sqft lakefront home? This Irmo property on Lake Murray features ~170 ft of waterfront, a private dock with jet ski slips, a pool and jacuzzi, a 50-ft sunroom, an outdoor fireplace, and a spacious owner’s suite designed for resort-style living.
Columbia-based nonprofit Literacy SC is expanding its free adult tutoring program, Turning Pages, to all 14 ABBE Regional Library System branches across Aiken, Bamberg, Barnwell, and Edgefield counties, improving access for learners who previously had to travel for services. Enrollment and volunteer opportunities are now open.
Real Estate
Columbia is the No. 83 metro where nearly all Gen Zers are renting, according to a study from RentCafe. The study found 20,856 Gen Z rental households in 2023.
Outdoors
An annual census of migratory monarch butterflies found that, while their numbers slightly increased last year, they are still at risk of extinction. Add native plants to your garden to give our winged friends a helping hand before their next migration — you can find them in Columbia at one of these shops.
Got a product parents will tot-ally love? Add it to our upcoming Parents Gift Guide, publishing in May + June. Your product will be featured in our online guide where we’re highlighting products that make parenting easier. In other words: a little extra visibility to help your brand earn some serious parent points. Add your product.
Featured Deal
This three-in-one heater, fan, and air purifier is $100 off today only on HSN. The Buy team tested it and loved its sleek digital display, how quickly it heats or cools your space, and that it uses a True HEPA filter to clean your home’s air. Shop the 50% off sale.*
Editor’s Pick
TGF Pastries makes a variety of sweet treats available at Vibez Coffee. | Photo by TGF Pastries
Have you tried Lita’s Treats Biscoff bundt cake? Invented in Belgium in 1932, Biscoff cookies are reaching new heights in popularity.
You may have seen recipes and menu items featuring the vegan-friendly cookie on your social media feeds, and we’ve found some around Columbia to get you involved in the tasty action:
Vibez Coffee sells a ridiculous Biscoff cinnamon roll from Thank God for Pastries, topped with icing and made to-go so you can dive in anywhere.
Depending on the season, you can get the Cookie Butter Latte at Loveland Coffee, made with cookie butter and topped with sugar cookie cold foam or whipped cream, plus a Biscoff cookie. This spring, you can enjoy a refreshing strawberry-basil lemonade.
Your favorite block party with artists painting in the streets is back. Art on State returns for its eighth year on Friday, May 15, with live music, live painting, and plenty to grab from nearby spots and food trucks.
