Hello Thursday.
March 28 2024
On Dec. 8, the Starbucks located at 831 Gervais St. in the Vista officially closed. We asked locals on Instagram to be the broker and share with us any thoughts on what should come next for this prime real estate located on the corner of Gervais + Lincoln Streets.
Here are some of the top answers out of 200+ responses:
1️⃣ Chopt Creative Salad Co. “@choptsalad” — @mckenzie_roland
2️⃣ “CAVA!” — @do_yall_have_grits
3️⃣ Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams “@jenisicecreams 👏👏👏” — @robertwclifton
A few people mentioned replacing the coffee chain with “a local coffee shop 🙌🙌” — @xhannahrodriguez and recommend places like:
- “@lovelandcoffee” — @laurenfaithryals
- “@blum_coffee just saying” — @summergracebateman
- “@piecewisecoffee” — @jmbhakta
- “@indahcoffee 👀☕️” — @evyplaya
- There were also some votes for Black Rifle Coffee Company — a coffee company headquartered in Utah. “@blackriflecoffee” — @chloe.weyer
We had a few live music lovers that entered the chat:
- “Soul food and live music would be perfect” — @jasdeo__
- “JAZZ BAR” — @alainathehustla
- “Get a local coffee shop that can hang, or like everyone else said… JAZZ BAR” — @huntiiii
Can we make some commotion for the pride in place we saw?:
- “I vote a speakeasy or some sort of local business! NOTHING CORPORATE.” — @sunkissed_slumber
- “A shop that specializes in South Carolina-made items, like jams, sauces, honey, artwork, jewelry, photography, literature, etc. Things from all over the state. I'd love to see something like that.” — @lindanunezscpr
Regardless of what this location will become, never think your voice doesn’t matter + know that businesses are listening. Don’t take our word for it. See for yourself:
- “If any of these opened, I would single-handed[ly] let keep them in business: @papiquesoclt @hoppin_gvl @viciousbiscuits @pourtaproomgvl @seoulfoodmeatco @coopsullivans @shakeshack @suarezbakeryandbarra @suarezbakery” — @crdm530
The business replied:
- “@crdm530 We like the way you think 👌😋💕” — @Suarezbakeryandbarra
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Today
- Outdoor Family Storytime | Wed., Jan. 19 | 10-10:30 a.m. | Richland Library Main | Free
- Columbia Fireflies Intern Job Fair | Wed., Jan. 19 | 9:30-11:30 a.m.; 2:30-4:30 p.m. | Segra Park Club Lounge | Free | Students looking for an internship are encouraged to drop in and meet with the Fireflies staff during one of the sessions. ⚾*
Thursday
- Yacht Rock Revue | Thurs., Jan. 20 | 8 p.m. | The Township Auditorium | $28+ 🦪
- Succulent + Sangria Workshop | Thurs., Jan. 20 | 6:30-8 p.m. | PlantHouse Cola, 702 Cross Hill Rd. | $38 | You’ll be able to select your succulents + decor to make your own terrarium. 🪴
- LCAA 24th Annual Leadership Summit | Thurs., Jan. 20 | 9 a.m.-1 p.m. | Capital City Club – Columbia | $50+, free for members | This half-day conference will highlight the work that local Midlands businesses are doing to make Columbia a leader in diversity, equity, and inclusion. 🏛️
- Young Leaders Society Oyster Roast | Thurs., Jan. 20 | 5-8 p.m. | City Market Place, 705 Gervais St. | $40-50 per person | Shuck oysters, groove to Prettier Than Matt + give back through the silent auction or raffle, benefitting Be a Book Bunny — cold-weather donations are encouraged.*
Friday
- Alabama 50th Anniversary Tour | Fri., Jan. 21 | 7 p.m. | Colonial Life Arena | $25+ | This concert was originally scheduled for April 24, and all previously purchased tickets will be honored on the new performance date.
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
- 62º | Partly cloudy | 10% chance of rain ⛅
- Looks like the Midlands may be in for another round of wintry-mix weather according to the National Weather service. We won’t promise any snow, but freezing rain is in the forecast for Friday night. 🌨️
Announced
- Katt Williams — Emmy Award-winning actor — will return to Colonial Life Arena on April 8 + will perform his World War III Tour at 8 p.m. Tickets will be available online beginning Friday at 10 a.m. 🎟️
Sports
Tech
- The City of West Columbia launched a mobile app called WeCo Info to make it easier for residents to stay informed about sanitation, recycling collection + city news. The app also has a feature called “What Goes Where Wizard” that allows you to search materials to find if they should be recycled or discarded. 📲
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Soda Citizen
- Marshall Brown — a Columbian musician who was in a band with COLAtoday’s City Editor, David for three years — was voted The Post and Courier + Free Times’ best album of 2021 for his 2021 release Ay Es Em Ar. Give it a listen here. 🎶 (The Post and Courier)
- Clark Dawson — a 2014 UofSC School of Law Alum — was on Jeopardy, season 38, episode 89. She is a Columbia-native and currently practices as an attorney in South Carolina.
Community
- Elmwood Park is looking for volunteers to help serve to-go breakfasts to the community on Tuesdays at the Inclement Weather Center located at 191 Calhoun St. The park is looking for two volunteers each Tuesday if needed from 6-7:15 a.m. Sign up here if interested.
Health
Real Estate
- Macon Lovelace, SIOR with Trinity Partners won Best Commercial Real Estate Agent for Columbia Metropolitan Magazine’s 2022 Best of Columbia awards. Congrats, Macon. 🏆*
Featured Job
- CKP is looking for a Public Relations Director. The award-winning communications firm is based in Texas but is looking for a South Carolina team member for its hybrid workplace. but functions as a hybrid workplace. Learn more and apply.*
Older Adults
- We know the decision to move yourself or a loved one into a senior living community can feel overwhelming. Pro tip: Tour communities at your own pace, and if possible, from the comfort of your home with virtual tours — like this virtual tour of Merrill Gardens in the BullStreet District.*
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