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Drink of the Week: Tasting Pour at Conquest Brewing

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Best of Columbia: It’s Time to Nominate the Best of Columbia!

Cover Story: Nuclear Island

Arts Feature: Meet Mr. Chips, a Nude Art Model in the Midlands

Rant & Rave: As If Your Roaches Weren’t Enough

Music Feature: Recess in Columbia

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Village at Sandhill Festival July 4
Freedom Fest with fireworks, live music, kids’ rides, Mustang car show, balloon art, glitter tattoos. All events free. Two Notch at Clemson.

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Cool Summer Fun
Bring lawn chairs, blankets and dancing shoes to Finlay Park for city’s 2013 Summer Concert Series every Saturday from 7 to 10 p.m.

Create the Home of Your Dreams
2.9% APR for one year on a Home Equity Line of Credit at State Credit Union. No closing costs!

Speakeasy Favorite Returns
Originally established in 1856, Chicken Cock Whiskey was a speakeasy favorite during Prohibition. After almost a century-long hiatus, CHICKEN COCK IS BACK!

Immaculate: Best Piercing Studio

Hampton Inn Columbia Downtown Historic District: Best Hotel, Best Place to Work

Olympia and Granby Mills: Best Apartment Community

The Backpacker: Best Outdoor/Camping Gear Store

Whole Foods: Best Green Business, Best Fresh Produce, Best Fresh Meat & Seafood, Best Natural Food Store, Best Chicken Wings

Artizan: Best Gift Store, Best Jewelry Store

$2.49 Cleaners: Best Dry Cleaner

2nd Wind Heating and Air: Best Heating and Air

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Real Estate Spotlight

West Columbia. 644 Holland Cr. 3BR/1.5BA, well maintained, fenced bckyrd. $69,900. Buddy Wilson (803) 917-8996 Russell & Jeffcoat Real Estate.

Forest Acres. 198 Carlyle Cr. 2BR/2.5BA, quiet comm., great patio. $162,500. Jill Moylan (803) 608-4663 Home Advantage Realty.

Open House – Rosewood. SUNDAY, June 23rd 1-4pm. 3014 Huron St. Adorable 3br/1ba brick home. Hrdwds, updated kitchen, fenced yard & detached garage. Asking $172,500. Russell & Jeffcoat Real Estate.

Lexington Open House. SUNDAY, June 23rd 1-4pm. 152 Megan Ln. 3BR/2BA home. $114,900. Beautiful greatroom w/ fireplace. Vaulted ceilings, wonderful screened porch & much more! Team 1 Realty.

West Columbia. Near Lexington Medical. 2BR/2BA condo perfect for young professional. 305 New Brookland Place Inclu. Clubhouse & Comm. Pool. $89,500. Brenda Cole (803) 603-9061 McGee Real Estate.

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