COLUMBIA, S.C. — We’re heading into a long Labor Day Weekend, folks!

It’s the beginning of college football season and the unofficial end of summer. If you’re not hunkered down watching football this weekend, there’s some cool things to do this weekend -- the Fireflies make their last home stand of the season at Segra Park, get out and shop local at one of the farmers markets, or take a leisurely cruise on Lake Murray to watch the purple martins come home to roost.

This is also the last weekend to soak up the sun -- or make a big splash -- as Richland County Recreation Commission swimming pools close on Sunday, August 31, and Lake Murray Public Park closes on Labor Day, Monday, September 1 (don't forget to make a reservation ticket online).

Here’s a sample of things to do this wee

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