FOOD & DRINK
‘Iconic’ for our local delis: Why Columbia’s so in love with this signature sandwich
You know it. You love it. It’s *our* special Columbia sandwich. “I believe it’s a sandwich for any time. You could have it for breakfast, lunch and dinner. You could have it in good times or bad.”
Drake’ Duck In gets a new look
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) -Serving the Midlands for more than 100 years, Drake’s Duck In is a recognizable name on Main St. in Columbia. CEO of City Grit Hospitality Group, Sarah Simmons, and longtime Drake’s Duck In employee, Tiny, join Madeline to talk about the new twists on classic flavor at Drake’s.
‘They deserve a chance’: New Columbia coffee shop breaks stigma, employs disabled workers
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) - One family is trying to break the stigma surrounding people with special needs and their ability to work. It all started in 2016 in Wilmington, North Carolina, when Ben and Amy Wright were looking for a work opportunity for their children with special needs. The coffee...
Soda City Live: Mesha’s Sinful Cakes and More
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) - Mesha Wilson from Mesha’s Sinful Cakes and More stopped by the Soda City Live Kitchen to help celebrate Sierra’s birthday with some delicious simple treats. For more on Mesha’s Sinful Cakes and More click here. Feel more informed, prepared, and connected with WIS....
John Mellencamp Plays One Night Only in Columbia, SC
With about thirty minutes to show time, fans were still arriving at the Township Auditorium for tonight’s stop on John Mellencamp’s “Live and In Person” tour. With the line for entry wrapped around the corner, venue staff were buzzing around informing fans of shorter lines at other doors in an effort to get everyone in and seated by the 8:00 pm sharp start time.
Melrose Art in the Yard set for Sunday
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)—The historic Melrose Art in the Yard will welcome artists Sunday to show and sell their original work in the downtown Columbia neighborhood. The event was first held in 2020 at the beginning of the pandemic. Organizers say the idea, then, was to provide local artists with a safe place to show and sell their work while also showcasing the historic neighborhood.
Create a ‘swept from the garden’ style bouquet
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) -Watch as Madeline joins Fern Studio Flowers owner, Sarah Swinson Shell, to learn how her team creates whimsical, ‘swept from the garden’ flower arrangements. Feel more informed, prepared, and connected with WIS. For more free content like this, subscribe to our email newsletter, and download...
Inclusive coffee shop 'Bitty & Beau's' opens in Soda City
COLUMBIA, S.C. — Bitty and Beau's opened up their latest store front in Columbia on Saturday. The North Carolina-based coffee shop employs more than 450 people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The owners wanted to give opportunities to these members of our community that are often overlooked, but who...
SC Philharmonic to present Star Wars: A New Hope in oncert
As fans around the world celebrate Star Wars Day May 4, the SC Philharmonic is rehearsing a special treat for those in the Midlands. The SC Philharmonic will present Star Wars: A New Hope in Concert featuring the complete film with composer John Williams’ iconic Oscar-winning score performed live to the film. The concert will be led by conductor Morihiko Nakahara on August 25th, 2024, 2:00 PM & 7:00 PM at Koger Center for the Arts. Tickets range from $30-$100, and can be purchased from www.scphiharmonic.com or by calling the Koger Box Office at (803) 251-2222.
Accessibility Morning returns to state museum on May 11
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)– Accessibility Morning at the South Carolina State Museum is returning. According to museum officials, the free program allows guests who are neurodiverse or have other disabilities to experience the museum at their own pace from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m on Saturday, May 11. Guests are...
Bitty & Beau’s opens new coffee shop in the Vista to help employ those with disabilities
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–There’s a new place for coffee lovers and it’s bringing more than just java to the Midlands. Bitty & Beau’s coffee held a grand opening and ribbon cutting in the Vista. The North Carolina based shop employs people with intellectual & developmental disabilities. Bitty...
Local Living: City of Columbia’s Touch-A-Truck, May The Fourth Be With You 5k, Black culinary traditions, Rosewood Crawfish Festival
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)–In today’s look at Local Living, the City of Columbia’s Touch-A-Truck event starts tomorrow. It’s from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. in the 1700 block of Main Street at the Soda City Market. Several city departments like Columbia Police and Columbia-Richland Fire will have...
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