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Hi Columbia! We have the latest buzz right here. Let's keep you in the loop and get this morning started right! ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Which new Columbia spots opened near you in 2025?
  • Can Columbia help bring back beloved music venue The Woody?
  • Why an HBCU flag will fly over the State House

Also on today's calendar: Release and Renew: A Sound Healing Journey into 2026 and 1 more event.

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  • Sunday: Clouds breaking and cooler, with a high of 65 and low of 59 degrees.
  • Monday: Breezy with a few showers, temps: high: 67, low: 34.
  • Tuesday: Mostly sunny and cooler, with a high of 50 and low of 30 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Brunch, pizza and a lot more: Check out what opened in the Columbia area in 2025 (thestate.com) — Dozens of new restaurants, shops, and hangouts opened across Columbia and nearby Midlands communities in 2025, from BullStreet’s new Gather COLA food hall to a second Trader Joe’s on Harbison. Whether you’re craving hibachi, brunch, pizza, or coffee, this roundup highlights many of the year’s biggest additions to Columbia’s dining and retail scene.
   

2. Windham family launches fundraiser in hopes of reopening The Woody (coladaily.com) — Fans of The Woody on Main may get another chance to dance, as the Windham family has launched a GoFundMe to reopen the beloved Columbia venue inspired by late radio legend Woody Windham. After closing in October and struggling to find a new spot, his daughters are asking for small donations to keep their father’s dream alive.
   

3. HBCU flag to fly above SC State House for first time on Martin Luther King Jr. Day (wyff4.com) — On Martin Luther King Jr. Day, an HBCU flag will fly above the South Carolina State House in Columbia for the first time, honoring South Carolina State University’s recent national football championship. After the State House observance, the flag will be presented to the team during a victory parade in Orangeburg later that week.
   

4. South Carolina Lottery Powerball, Pick 3 results for Dec. 27, 2025 (greenvilleonline.com) — If you bought a South Carolina lottery ticket, here are the Dec. 27 winning numbers plus exactly how to claim your prize in Columbia. Smaller wins can be handled at retailers or by mail, but jackpots over $100,000 must be claimed in person at the Assembly Street headquarters within 180 days of the drawing.
   

5. SC bill would give families access to missing persons' phone data (counton2.com) — Lawmakers meeting in Columbia are considering a bill that would let families of missing people access limited cell phone data, potentially speeding searches across South Carolina. The proposal outlines what information carriers must release, how quickly, and penalties for anyone who misuses those records.
   

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