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Wednesday, January 14th, 2026
Good morning, Columbus. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 14th of January.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Raising Cane’s Chicken Fingers opened Monday at Columbus Park Crossing at 5720 Whittlesey Blvd and hosted a grand opening Tuesday featuring 20 free food winners. The restaurant offers dine-in, drive-thru + outdoor seating and serves from 10 a.m. to midnight on weekdays and 10 a.m. to 1 a.m. on weekends. WTVM
- ➤ Pinnacle Financial Partners, following its merger with Columbus-based Synovus, rang the NYSE opening bell Tuesday morning in Manhattan. The event marked a significant milestone for the newly unified firm, now one of the nation’s largest regional banks. WTVM
- ➤ GameStop closed its Peachtree Mall store in Columbus and the Pepperell Parkway store in Opelika last week as part of its nationwide downsizing. The company plans to close over 400 stores following nearly 600 closures last fiscal year. WTVM
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Columbus Collective Museums invites locals to explore eight exhibits that feature vintage lunchboxes and local industry artifacts (including a section on Columbus’ radio history) in a restored 1946 warehouse on Hamilton Road near 33rd Street; admission is $12. WTVM
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Illusionist Family Workshop
7-8:45 p.m. — Rainey-McCullers School of The Arts — Ticket prices vary — Experience unforgettable illusions and inspiring messages from the Laflin family.
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Cirque Italia - Water Circus
1:30-6:30 p.m. — Peachtree Mall — Tickets from $74 — Experience a thrilling water circus performance that promises unforgettable entertainment.
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Cirque Italia: Water Circus
7:30-9:30 p.m. — Peachtree Mall — Tickets start at $74 — Experience the magic and wonder of Cirque Italia's unique water circus performance.
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Pee Dee IceCats vs. Columbus River Dragons
7:05-9:05 p.m. — Columbus Civic Center — Admission tickets required — Catch the action as the River Dragons face off against the IceCats in an exciting hockey matchup.
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