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Historic Columbia's popular Historic Happy Hour will have its summer installment Friday, June 22, at the Robert Mills House. Sallie Vaughn of Good Company Yoga will teach an hourlong class, with cold beer available.

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Beer plus yoga plus Columbia history equals a pretty fun Friday night activity

Historic Columbia will host its summer Historic Happy Hour with a beer and yoga event at the Robert Mills House in Columbia, South Carolina. Sallie Vaughn of Good Company Yoga will teach an hourlong class with cold beer.

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TCBY closes Lexington shop, last location in Midlands

Frozen yogurt shop TCBY has closed its Lexington location on Columbia Avenue behind Rush's meaning the chain no longer has a footprint in the Midlands and, in fact, only operates five other locations in the state of South Carolina.

The ocean is visible through trees on Daufuskie Island, which is only accessible by boat.

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South Carolina road trips: Island attractions you might not know about

Some islands off the Palmetto State offer intriguing adventures beyond the sand and surf. Day trips from Columbia, South Carolina, include Daufuskie, Sandy and Morgan islands; a boardwalk of restaurants; and chapel ruins.

Riverbanks Zoo has a well-planned baby boom

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What does it take to raise zoo babies? Columbia's Riverbanks has an answer

A mission at Riverbanks Zoo in Columbia, SC, is to help create habitats for endangered animals. A member of the Association of Zoos & Aquariums, the zoo has new babies, including a giraffe, lion cubs, a gorilla, koala and tortoises.

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New restaurant on Columbia's Main Street to feature rooftop bar

A new restaurant with rooftop seating is coming to 1649 Main St in Columbia, SC. Hendrix, a chef-driven restaurant, will open in fall 2018 in the upper floors of the former Hennessey's building at the corner of Main and Blanding streets.

Artists perform before the group A match between Russia and Saudi Arabia which opens the 2018 soccer World Cup at the Luzhniki stadium in Moscow, Russia, Thursday, June 14, 2018.

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World Cup gooooooooals: Where and how to watch FIFA in the Midlands

Where to watch the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Columbia, SC; a guide for TV, online and streaming the soccer matches; plus a link to the schedule. The games will be telecast on the Fox network sports channels and Telemundo.

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FREE tacos Wednesday at Taco Bell

Taco Bell is giving away FREE TACOS on Wednesday, June 13, as part of the Steal A Game, Steal A Taco promotion for the NBA Finals. No purchase necessary, one free Doritos Locos Taco per person, while supplies last at participating locations across the United States.

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Get wild, Columbia. Nick Cannon's coming to town

Nick Cannon, host of "Wild 'N Out," brings a live version of his MTV television show to Columbia, SC, on his first full length tour. Expect to see fan favorite "Wild 'N Out" cast members, audience interaction and more Sept. 9 at Colonial Life Arena.

Full Circle Productions and the University of South Carolina Department of Theatre and Dance will present the rarely staged Elizabethan-era play

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This anonymous play could have been written by Shakespeare and the Coen brothers

Full Circle Productions and the University of South Carolina will present the rarely staged Elizabethan-era play "Arden of Faversham" from Thursday, June 14, through Saturday, June 23, at the USC Lab Theatre in Columbia, SC.

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Here's what professional wakeboarders like best about Lake Murray

Weekend with the Pros on Lake Murray in Chapin, South Carolina, features a wakeboard show featuring top pros Josh Palma and Dallas Friday and top local amateurs; wakeboarding lessons with the pros; and an in-water boat show.

The Southeastern Piano Festival will be Sunday, June 17, through Saturday, June 23.

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Why Columbia is 'world's greatest concert stage' for a week every summer

Columbia, South Carolina, hosts the Southeastern Piano Festival every June, offering South Carolinians the opportunity to hear world-class musicians perform, attend free master classes and experience a top piano competition.

Country music singer-songwriter Travis Tritt, right, and his daughter, Tyler Reese Tritt, will perform Friday, June 15, at Township Auditorium.

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Columbia music scene: Dad + daughter country act; up-and-coming duo; progressive rock

Concerts in Columbia, South Carolina, between Thursday, June 14, and Wednesday, June 20, include Travis Tritt with daughter Tyler Reese Tritt, country duo Maddie & Tae and a fundraiser for local musician in cancer treatment.

Along with forested uplands and wetlands, extensive tidal marshes, managed wetlands, barrier islands, and peatlands, the ACE Basin includes recreational areas.

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South Carolina road trips: Explore nature, from weird formations to hidden waterfalls

South Carolina has an abundance of destinations for nature-lovers, and all are within driving distance from Columbia. Hike to waterfalls and mountain summits in the Upstate, or visit unusual rock formations and forest nearby.

Blueberries from a bountiful 2016 crop at Berry Hill Farm.

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When can you pick blueberries in the Midlands this year?

The Midlands' blueberry crop will once again not see a strong year, according to area growers, who say changes in weather had a major impact on production. Here's when and where they plan to open their farms to pickers.

Brendan Gleeson stars in ‘Mr Mercedes,’ filming in Manning, SC

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Film crew seeks up to 300 extras in SC for Stephen King adaptation

Up to 300 extras are needed for a television show filming in Manning. The AT&T Audience Network and DirecTV series is based on author Stephen King's novel "Mr. Mercedes." The show will be filmed from June 12-14.

Lizardman, the green-scaled, upright reptilian first heard of in 1988 nearn the small town of Bishopville, SC, now has a festival in his (or her) honor.

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Real or not, SC Lizard Man now has his own festival

Lizard Man, the creature from Scape Ore Swamp near Bishopville, SC, now has a festival named after him. The first annual Lizard Man Festival will be held June 8-10, 2018, at the Cotton Museum and other places in the Lee County town.

The Aristocrat reopened under new management this weekend and features a gastropub theme.

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Vista bar, restaurant reopens with new gastropub theme

The Aristocrat bar/restaurant that operated for one year in the space formerly occupied by Kelly's Pub in the Vista has been sold to a new manager who has reopened it as a gastropub with a focus on Southern foods and beverages.

Homes are African-style stucco huts with cinder-block walls in the Oyotunji African Village in Sheldon. Many residents try to keep life very simple, the village's king, Oba Adefunmi II, told the Beaufort Gazette in 2009.

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Summer road trips: Explore South Carolina's lesser known historic sites

When you’ve been a state for 230 years, it’s almost difficult to travel any distance without finding something historical. While Columbia, Charleston and Beaufort have plenty of historic sites, we explore lesser known places.

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Devine Street restaurant that opened last year has closed

Tallulah, an upscale restaurant on Devine Street, closed over the weekend. The restaurant was close to the Five Points entertainment district in Columbia and the University of South Carolina.

The HT@MTC Performance Incubator will present

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Columbia theaters announce 2018-2019 season lineups

Columbia-area theaters Broadway in Columbia, Harbison Theatre at Midlands Technical College and Town Theatre have announced lineups for the 2018-2019 season. Highlights: "Chicago," a local music series and "Mamma Mia!"

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