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Hit the brakes! Charity dinner to shut down Gervais Street Bridge on Sunday

The Gervais Street bridge will be closed for the annual Gervais Street Bridge Dinner. You’ve been warned!

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Meet me at the rocket one last time: SC State Fair’s GM retires after 33 years

Gary Goodman has spent 33 years as GM of the SC State Fair. Ready to retire, he’s sharing his favorite memories with us.

South Carolina sophomore Pierce Edge, right, snapped a selfie with Foo Fighters lead singer Dave Grohl after being pulled from the audience to play with the rock band in Tuesday’s concert at Colonial Life Arena.

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Meet the USC student who got to play drums with the Foo Fighters

Dave Grohl of the Foo Fighters picks USC freshman Pierce Edge out of the audience at Colonial Life Arena to play drums on ‘Under Pressure’ and the crowd goes wild.

Tabitha Harris waves a rainbow umbrella from the Mr. Shorty’s Tattoo Emporium float at last year’s Famously Hot S.C. Pride festival.

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Guide to Pride for all: How to celebrate gay pride in Columbia, no matter who you are

The Famously Hot SC Pride gay pride festival is Oct. 20-21 in Columbia, SC, featuring rapper Lil’ Kim and drag queens from “RuPaul’s Drag Race.”

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This is why ZZ Top canceled Columbia show

Curious to know why ZZ Top bailed on the SC State Fair just a day out from performing? So are we.

Members of the Blazing Saddles Chili Company ladle samples of their chili during last year’s Five Points Chili Cook Off.

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You don’t want to miss this chili cook-off. Here’s why

The Five Points Chili Cook-Off, set for Saturday, October 21, 2017, features chili, live music and food trucks – with free admission.

What do The Rolling Stones, Guns N’ Roses and The Who have in common? They’ve all toured with glam rock, hard rock band The Struts. Now on tour with the Foo Fighters, I spoke with the lead singer, Luke Spiller, who chatted me up about touring the US, dream dinner guests and that time a fan may or may not have gotten his signature as a tattoo.

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6 tips to keep you fit at the SC State Fair

One of the biggest draws to the SC State Fair is the food. But if you want to save a little room in your waistband for the holidays, here are six tips to help you stay fair-ly on target.

“The charcuterie board (at the Aristocrat) has manchego, brie and smoked gouda with prosciutto, salami and pepperoni,” owner Ashley Garcia said. “It is served with toasted garlic baguette and pepper jelly. This is something a lot of people order to share.”

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Wine isn’t the only thing you’ll want to taste at The Aristocrat

The Aristocrat wine bar in Columbia, SC, offers locally sourced food including a charcuterie board, crab cakes and hummus dip.

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Celebrate SC Pride with these specialty drinks at Columbia’s LGBTQ bars

Columbia’s Famously Hot SC Pride festival means colorful cocktails at LGBTQ-friendly bars the Capital Club and PT’s 1109.

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Palladium Society board member and Bluegrass, Bidding and BBQ co-chair shares his area favorites

Patrick Cleary is a Columbia, SC, attorney for Bowman and Brooke and co-chairs the Palladium Society’s Bidding, Bluegrass and BBQ event.

The Avett Brothers (l to r): Scott Avett, Seth Avett, Bob Crawford and Joe Kwon

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Avett Brothers are coming back to Columbia for two nights

Avett Brothers announced they will perform April 6 and 7, 2018, at the Township Auditorium in Columbia, SC.

LGTBQ supporters celebrate during the S.C. Pride Festival in Columbia on Oct. 21, 2017. Here, a group of USC students enjoy the festival.

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Photos: Famously Hot South Carolina Pride

LGTBQ supporters celebrate during the S.C. Pride Festival in Columbia on Oct. 21, 2017.

What’s the best band from South Carolina?

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Thrillist names best band in SC... and it’s not Hootie & the Blowfish

Website declares best bands from each state... and it’s who you might think

Tabitha Ott’s wearable art will be on display Oct. 21 at Tapp’s Arts Center in “Fresh Plastic,” an art and fashion show with a dance party to follow.

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This artist makes used plastic so pretty, people want to wear it

Tapp’s Arts Center will host “Fresh Plastic,” an art and fashion show for Tabitha Ott’s wearable art on October 21, 2017. Stay for a dance party.

Shep Shell and Aida Zasadsinska are shown in a scene from “Aida’s Secrets.”

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3 Columbia film festivals to catch this week

Columbia, SC, film festivals – either upcoming or ongoing – include the 2nd Act Film Festival, the Arkhaios Film Festival and the Columbia Jewish Film Festival.

Spoon will perform Friday, Oct. 20, at Music Farm.

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See which bands are playing in Columbia this week

Acclaimed rockers Spoon, pop punks New Found Glory, modern punks Beach Slang and indie rockers Jump, Little Children will play in Columbia, SC.

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Mind erasers and brain hemorrhages at Home Team Tavern

Just in time for Friday the 13th and Halloween, local Lexington bar Home Team Tavern creates two cocktails with mind-numbing effects.

The SC State Fair opened Wednesday afternoon.

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What you need to know about SC State Fair parking, traffic tips, safety and avoiding crowds

Looking forward to the SC State Fair in Columbia but not the parking hassles, traffic jams and crowds? Here are tips to make your experience as stress free as possible.