Happy Labor Day, Cola. While there’s plenty of options for weekend activities, we figured we’d take this opportunity to share some saucy secrets about the best BBQ in town. Don’t just take our word for it. Here’s a guide to what YOU voted as the best places + sauces to try around Columbia.
Here’s where our readers recommended:
- Shealy’s BBQ | 340 East Columbia Ave., Batesburg-Leesville
- Home Team BBQ | 700 Harden St., Columbia
- Hites | 240 Dreher Rd., West Columbia
- City Limits | Food truck
- Palmetto Pig | 530 Devine St., Columbia
- Hudson’s Smokehouse BBQ | 4952 Sunset Blvd., Lexington
- Southern Belly BBQ | Colonial Life location — 1410 Colonial Life Blvd., Columbia | Five Points location — 19 Harden St., Columbia
- True BBQ | 1237 D Ave., West Columbia
- Railroad BBQ | 2001 Hampton St., Columbia
- Midwood Smokehouse | 702 Cross Hill Rd., Columbia
- Gooddaddy BBQ Sauce | Locally owned and operated in Lexington, SC. ProTip — pick up this sauce at one of these locations + eat at home.
- Warmouth | 1209 Franklin St., Columbia
Do you know what pairs well with BBQ? Beer. It's also National Beer Lovers day, so check out our brewery guide, and If you have a furry friend that would like to wag along with you today, head to a local dog-friendly business for your BBQ + beer adventures.
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What BBQ sauce base do you prefer?
Good thing you aren't limited to just one option around Cola
- Mustard
- Vinegar
- Mayo
- Tomato
Today
- Labor Day Cookout | Mon., Sept. 6 | 12:30 p.m. | WECO Bottle & Biergarten | Price of purchase | Enjoy food from Smokey Loggins + City Limits Barbecue. 🍔
- Brunch with Jon Stot Juru | Mon., Sept. 6 | 11 a.m.-2 p.m. | The Main Course | Price of purchase | Enjoy a special Monday morning brunch with smooth jazz music. 🎷
- Labor Day 5K and Youth Fun Run | Mon., Sept. 6 | 8 a.m. | 4801 Forest Dr. | $20+ | ProTip: Check out the Athlete Guide to find everything you’ll need for race day. 🏃
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
- The Root Doctors | Thurs., Sept. 9 | 6:30-9:30 p.m. | Icehouse Amphitheater | Free | Beer, wine, non-alcoholic beverages + food will be available for purchase from various vendors.
Friday
- 2021 Tunnel to Towers 5K | Fri., Sept. 10 | 7 p.m. | Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center | $15+ | Participate to honor Stephen Siller, a New York City firefighter + all the other brave people who lost their lives on 9/11.
Saturday
- 20th Anniversary of 9/11 | Sat., Sept. 11 | 8 a.m. | Columbia Metro Convention Center | Free | Honor the hometown heroes who lost their lives in this remembrance ceremony program. 🇺🇸
- 2021 End of Summer Spectacular | Sat., Sept. 11 | 9 a.m. | SC State Farmers Market | Free | Explore a large selection of crafters, vendors + food trucks.
Sunday
- Midlands Food Truck Fest | Sun., Sept. 12 | 11 a.m.-6 p.m. | Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center | Free | Enjoy local food trucks, along with bounce houses, crafts, painting classes + more. 🍔
We have a monthly guide filled with events + activities you can plan for in advance. Click the button below to bookmark ideas for upcoming date nights, family outings, and time with friends.
Weather
- 92º | Partly cloudy | 20% chance of rain 🌤️
Today Is
- Labor Day. Curious as to why you (potentially) don’t have to work today? Check out this quick history of the national holiday.
Traffic
- The South Carolina Department of Transportation will restrict lane closures for Labor Day Weekend on interstate highways for non-emergency highway work. Restrictions will continue through tomorrow at 6 a.m. 🛣️ (Cola Daily)
Health
- Lexington Medical Center updated their Emergency department visitation policies in response to COVID-19. No visitors are allowed in the emergency department lobby, and once patients are assigned a room, only 1 visitor is allowed for non-COVID-19 patients. Check out the rest of their updated policies here. (WIS)
Coronavirus
- The Columbia Metropolitan Airport updated their information for the COVID-19 testing site regarding times, test results, and types of tests administered. The testing site will be open from 9 a.m.–6 p.m., 7 days a week, and results will come 24–48 hours after the test is administered.
Award
Celebrate
- Happy birthday to Kayla, our coworker + 6AM City Senior Branded Content Editor. Know someone who deserves a shoutout? You can purchase a Celebrate listing to make their morning a little bit brighter. 🎂
Cause
- Audubon South Carolina is hosting Birds and Brews on Thurs, Sept. 9 from 6-8 p.m. at River Rat Brewery. Meet with fellow birders, community members, and elected officials + enjoy complimentary beverages and food on a first come, first serve basis. This event will be outdoors. 🦅 Ⓟ
Finance
Il focolare is getting ready to welcome hungry folks back into the dining room of the pizza shop. In addition to serving up delicious slices of pizza, they are also serving up a new mural completed by Clayton Wooten + Jeremy Michael Burt.
Feast your eyes next time you stop by.
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Have a safe, healthy, and much-needed Labor Day. See you tomorrow bright and early at 6 a.m.
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