Hello Thursday.
April 25 2024
Park Guide Gabby A. | Photo provided
What's your name, title, and 3-5 things you want people to know about you?
My name is Gabby, and my actual title is Park Guide! People are often surprised to learn that a lot of the rangers you meet in national parks have official titles other than Park Ranger. I am part of the Division of Interpretation, Education, and Visitor Services at Congaree.
Before coming to Congaree last year, I worked at Fort Sumter, Fort Moultrie National Historical Park and Charles Pinckney National Historic Site in the Charleston area. I’ve worked for the National Park Service for about 3 years, and previously worked for city and state parks elsewhere.
What’s your favorite thing to do at Congaree during your free time?
I like canoeing Cedar Creek whenever I have the chance. It’s such a great way to experience the park, and it’s so quiet. I especially like the area just downstream from Bannister Bridge Landing.
Hit us with your favorite piece of local trivia:
Learned this recently! Some of the artwork for the film The Princess and the Frog was inspired by areas within Congaree National Park. Members of our staff are actually featured in the credits.
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Drink
- Mixology Class — Tiki Cocktails | Thurs., July 29 | 6-8 p.m. | Main Course | $35 | Get ready for your next pool party with this summer-themed drink class. 🍹
- Bow Tied Brews — Columbia | Thurs., July 29 | 6-8 p.m. | Columbia Craft Brewing Company | Price of purchase | Mix and mingle with other wedding pros engaged couples, and $1 of every pint sold will be donated to Harvest Hope Food Bank.
Arts
- CMA Underground | Thurs., July 29 | 5-8 p.m. | Columbia Museum of Art | Free | Celebrate CMA’s newest exhibition with live music, shopping, activities, food trucks + more. 🖼️
Show
- Bob Michlaski Trio | Thurs., July 29 | 7-10 p.m. | Savage Craft Ale Works | Free | Enjoy local music and craft beer. 🎷
- Jimmy Mowery & The New High | Thurs., July 29 | 5-9 p.m. | Steel Hands Brewing | Free | Live tunes on the outdoor stage.
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Weather
- 97º | Cloudy | 10% chance of rain
Announced
- St. Pat’s in Five Points will return on Sat., March 19, 2022. The 1-day festival will include the Get to the Green races, 5 music stages + St. Pat’s parade. The event hopes to attract upwards of 55,000 attendees and bring the $6 million economic impact back to the Midlands. ☘️ (The State)
ComingSoon
- Greedy Rascals is opening another location at 655 St. Andrews Rd., near the US Foods Chef Store. The second location will offer the “Greedy Zone” arcade, which will feature multiple arcade games, basketball, and air hockey. 🌭 (Soda City BizWire)
Development
- Richland County Council approved the zoning request for a development in Lower Richland County that will bring 846 homes off of Garners Ferry Road. The property is located near Lower Richland High School and is 194 fewer homes than originally proposed. (The Post and Courier)
Civic
- Richland County Council is scheduled to vote on beginning a civic project to move county public safety agencies into the former Burlington Coat Factory building at Columbia Place Mall. The new “Consolidated Public Safety Complex” will house the Richland County Sheriff’s Department Crime Lab, the 911 center, and the local State Probation, Pardon + Parole agency. 🚓 (WIS)
Community
- Richland Library has released Kids in Print 2021, which is the annual literary magazine that showcases 150+ submissions from 47 young artists and authors across the Midlands. View the complete list here.
Health
- Prisma Health is now offering Home Recovery Care to patients cared for at Prisma Health Richland Hospital. The Midlands will join 2 other locations providing this hospital-level care from the comfort of the patients homes.
Edu
- The superintendent of Richland School District 2, Dr. Baron R. Davis, is working to become a part of the National Superintendent Certification Program. There are ~20 superintendents working to earn the prestigious national certification. (Cola Daily)
Number
- 2,200. The number of vacancies in South Carolina classrooms after this summer, according to SC for Ed. This is an increase of 45% from last year. if these positions are not filled, classroom sizes will be affected and some courses will not be available. (WLTX)
FeelGood
- Three dancers from the Midlands competed in the US National Irish Dance Championships in Phoenix, Arizona and earned high honors. Madighan McMaster, Carolina Murray, and her sister, Aurora Murray, placed in their respective divisions among 4,200 dancers from across the country. (Cola Daily)
TryThis
TheBuy
- This leather luggage tag ($5) can help you easily find your suitcase at baggage claim (while you rep your local airport). Browse more fun merch in the Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) online store. Ⓟ
Finance
- Looking for new wheels? To help you avoid car buyer’s remorse, here are 4 helpful tips from AllSouth. 🚗 Ⓟ
That’s right. A Gamecock is bringing home a gold medal after the women’s 3X3 competition in Tokyo. Congratulations to Allisha Gray and Team USA.
She’s not the only Gamecock we have been following at the Olympics. Check out this list for 10 others we will be cheering on.
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