| The South’s favorite tailgate game is being recognized this week in Soda City. That’s right, Columbia is hosting the World Cornhole Championship at the Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center. Whether you call it cornhole, bags or bean bag toss, this game is a staple at any tailgate, backyard party, (and more recently) weddings + is fun for any age. |
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Playing cornhole | Gif via Giphy
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For those who don’t know, cornhole is a game where you toss bean bags onto a cornhole platform and earn points along the way – most games shoot for 21 points, 3 points in the hole or 1 point for landing the bag on the board. If you go over 21 points, your points drop and the game goes on. There are ‘house rules,’ so these could change depending on where you play + who you play with. If you want to play like the pros, you can find the American Cornhole Organziation’s rules and regs here.
This week the best players in the world will face off in the World Championship, hosted by the American Cornhole Organization July 20-25. This is the 15th year of the competition that brings together players, spectators and families for a week of games, vendor booths + player meet and greets.
Think you have what it takes? Attendees can get in on the action at the World Tailgator Championship where anyone can compete – advance registration is $25 and $50 for walk-ups.
Tournament play is reserved for ACO PROS and any player who qualifies by participating in a minimum number of ACO Majors and other tournaments during the season leading up to Worlds. Players compete in singles, doubles, seniors’ singles, women’s singles, junior singles and co-ed divisions.
Play starts on Tuesday with Rounds 1+ 2 and ends with the ACO World Championship Day on July 25. Due to the coronavirus, precautions are in place for the health + safety of all. Players and spectators will be required to wear masks, have their temperature checked, maintain 6-feet of social distancing and adhere to the instructions posted throughout the center.
Cheer on the cornhole champs from the comfort of your couch. You can watch anytime at AmericanCornhole.com, ACO Facebook Page, ACO YouTube Channel or at WeAreCornhole.com.
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| Whether you call it cornhole, bags or bean bag toss, this game is a southern tailgate staple. Tell us your favorite place to play. |
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Coronavirus
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○ SC DHEC + SC Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation announced last week that nursing graduates have been granted temporary authorization to practice so they can assist health care facilities with staffing shortages due to COVID-19. (Fox Carolina)
○ On Friday, Mayor Steve Benjamin launched the #MaskUpColumbiaSC initiative in an effort to encourage Soda Citizens to wear masks in public. The initiative also includes a contest – to enter, participants can post photos, videos or Tik Tok skits wearing their best masks on social media with the hashtag #MaskUpColumbiaSC or to the initiative’s website. Winners will be featured on City of Columbia’s social media pages. (WIS)
○ The South Carolina Band Directors Association announced that high school band championships (upper state, lower state + state championship) have been cancelled for the 2020 season. Currently, a spring season is still a possibility. (The State)
○ Beginning tomorrow, Publix shoppers will be required to wear masks inside the grocery store. Delivery and pick-up options are encouraged to those who can’t wear a face covering. (WLTX)
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Do you want to feel more included with the Columbia Fireflies? Now you can have your name on a jersey that the Fireflies will wear on the first Saturday home game of the 2021 season. The jersey will feature the entire body filled with the names of those who support the campaign.
The new initiative is a way to literally be a part of the team + support the non-profit Homeless No More. After the game the jerseys will be auctioned off and those proceeds will also support the non-profit. That’s a community win-win.
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News Notes
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Weather
○ 97º | Sunny| 20% chance of rain
Community
○ Dominion Energy is launching a $35 million education initiative donating $25 million to HBCUs + creating a $10 million scholarship fund to support African American and underrepresented minority students. These funds will go to schools + students in the company's service areas including: Virginia, Ohio, North Carolina and South Carolina.
○ Building Better Communities opened its first Community Empowerment Center last week to provide programs to the community including offering financial + life skills training, providing students assistance with school work and planning beautification projects for the nearby Colony Apartments. (The State)
Development
○ Local artist Megan Carn is renovating an eight-unit apartment building, originally built in 1965 + located on Pendleton St. The first half of the renovated apartments is expected to be ready in August before students return for school. (Cola Daily)
PlanAhead
○ Grow Camp is hosting a webinar on July 28 at 5:30 p.m. with David Beitz, Co-founder and Partner of Planned Grocery. Tune in for a conversation on how the company plans to build scalability into their business model and how the recent rise in food delivery services has provided a new industry sector to track. Register here.
○ On Wednesday, July 22 from 6-7 p.m., Richland Library is hosting a Virtual Open Mic. The event is open to all poets, singers, lyricists + musicians with comedian Shanna Hasite kicking off the event. Register here to perform, or visit here to watch and enjoy.
Cause
○ Proceeds from the Blythewood Rib Fest cookoff in March were donated by the Blythewood Chamber last week to two local nonprofits. $5,000 was donated to the Big Red Barn Retreat and $1,000 was donated to the Stone House. (Cola Daily)
Digs
○ DYK? Brookland is open + leasing now, offering luxe amenities like a saltwater pool, pet spa and free tubing for residents.🦮 Ⓟ
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To help you out, the local finance pros at AllSouth put together a free e-book filled with homeownership tips, from how to find deals on furniture to DIY projects that could increase your home’s value.
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