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Here are links from Good Day Columbia for Thursday October 11, 2012:

It was a big day on Good Day!  Here are some links, as promised.

Curb Appeal

The Richland County Neighborhood Improvement Program (NIP) launched a new business incentive to improve buildings and property along Decker Boulevard March 2012.

The Commercial Façade Improvement Grant Program (CFIGP) is designed to help local business and commercial property owners make improvements to their building façades.  You can get more information about the program by emailing Monique McDaniels, or call 803-576-1340.

Get ready, number 3

The Gamecocks head to Death Valley Saturday to take on LSU, a place they have not had a victory in since the 1990’s.  The boys of the Leftover Hotdog feel confident about a win for the yet to be defeated Gamecocks.

HERE is their time with us on Good Day.

Got a song in your head, a grumble in your belly, and a thirst to help children?

The Family Shelter is once again holding their Blues, Brews, and BBQ event to support their mission.  This year, Whiskey Tango Review will be playing to BBQ eaters.

Is the BBQ good?  HERE is the cast of Good Day trying it.

The School Spirit Squad heads to Glenforest

Tyler and Fraendy are off to The Glenforest School this week in the School Spirit Squad competition.  The goad of the SSS is to celebrate the spirit of local schools, and raise money and collect food for the Harvest Hope Food Bank.

HERE are some visits to other schools in the area during the School Spirit Squad

HERE is Glenforest’s time with us today.

If your school is interested in getting into the competition, email Spirit@wach.com.

25 years of jammin’ in the Jam Room

The Jam Room is celebrating 25 years of nurturing fresh local bands on October 13, with the Jam Room Music Festival.

We got a sneak peek at some of the music you will hear when you check it out in person.

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Tyler Ryan

Janet Parker

Fraendy Clervaud

Alexis King

Ivory Hecker