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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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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!

Vote winner gets $50
Rebecca of Columbia voted in Best of Columbia nominations and won $50 gift certificate to Whole Foods. More prize winners ahead.

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Book Dispensary: Best Place for Used Books

The Backpacker: Best Outdoor/Camping Gear Store

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

Olympia and Granby Mills: Best Apartment Community

$2.49 Cleaners: Best Dry Cleaner

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

2nd Wind Heating and Air: Best Heating and Air

Vista Smiles: Best Dentist

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Real Estate Spotlight

Rosewood. 2944 Kennedy St. 3BR/1.5BA, Hrdwds, great renov. Kitchen. $164,000. Jill Moylan (803) 608-4663 Home Advantage Realty.

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

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

Downtown. Gated community. 2BR/2BA condo, across from Finlay Park. $119,900. Nickki Sparrow (803) 309-1810 Home Advantage Realty.

Rosewood. 1025 Elm Ave. 3BR/1BA, brick bungalow w/ hrdwds. $119,900. Bridget Biviano (803) 479-8349 Russell & Jeffcoat Real Estate.

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