Entrepreneur Minute – Ana Gutierrez, Arepa South
May 9, 2024The Who’s on the Move, Entrepreneur Minute is an interview in support of the undeniable impact that entrepreneurs have on our communities. We will be highlighting 20 entrepreneurs in each of…
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TakoSushi announces new Forest Acres location to open May 14
May 8, 2024Restaurant showcasing Latin and Asian cuisine marks second Midlands location Columbia-based culinary enterprise Food People Restaurant Group, owned by local entrepreneurs Chris Sullivan and James Williams, announces the expansion of its…
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Food Truck Monday Returns to Clinton!
May 6, 2024Get ready to satisfy your cravings because Food Truck Monday is making a return to Clinton! Mark your calendars for Monday, May 13th, at 5 PM, as the City of…
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Entrepreneur Minute – Tim Gardner, Lula Drake Wine Parlour
May 1, 2024The Who’s on the Move, Entrepreneur Minute is an interview in support of the undeniable impact that entrepreneurs have on our communities. We will be highlighting 20 entrepreneurs in each of…
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Unwind and Rejuvenate at The Lumberyard’s Wine Down Wednesday
April 28, 2024A unique experience awaits you at The Lumberyard. Introducing “Wine Down Wednesday,” an event designed to help you find your center and embrace tranquility. Hosted by the Lumberyard and featuring…
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The Slice serves up new rooftop dining experience, adding to Simpsonville’s vitality
April 26, 2024The Slice in downtown Simpsonville takes its New York-style pizza to new heights with the opening of its 1700 square foot rooftop dining space, adding a new layer to the…
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Budweiser Clydesdales – Road closure, detours & parking
April 25, 2024Chief Terrence Green would like to notify the Town of Lexington community that Main Street in downtown Lexington will be closed on Thursday, April 25, 2024, for the Budweiser Clydesdales.…
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Groucho’s Deli Opening Soon in Downtown Laurens – Apply Now for Employment
April 24, 2024Excitement is building in Laurens as Groucho’s Deli, an iconic South Carolina establishment with over 80 years of history, gets ready to open its newest location in downtown Laurens. Groucho’s…
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Exciting Changes Coming to The Bake Shoppe in Clinton
April 22, 2024As The Bake Shoppe in Clinton prepares to celebrate one year under new ownership is thrilled to announce the upcoming one-year anniversary under new management! This past year has been…
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Entrepreneur Minute – George McLaughlin, Vicious Biscuit
April 16, 2024The Who’s on the Move, Entrepreneur Minute is an interview in support of the undeniable impact that entrepreneurs have on our communities. We will be highlighting 20 entrepreneurs in each of…
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Smoked and its underground speakeasy, The Burnline, introduce seasonal menus
April 16, 2024Smoked, located at 1643 Main Street, has introduced its new spring menu, which includes farm-to-table dishes as well as an array of bright and fruity creative cocktails. Beneath the main…
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A Complete Guide to upcoming Columbia Food and Wine Festival, April 24-28
April 15, 2024Positioned to be its Biggest Year Yet, Limited Tickets to Festival Events Still Available for Purchase Restaurant partners and event details for the seventh annual Columbia Food & Wine Festival,…
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euphoria announces 2024 Festival line-up + donates $100K+ to other nonprofits
April 10, 2024Plans for euphoria2024 presented by Lexus include 65 events in four days, ranging from classrooms, lunch & learns, and wine seminars to signature events, musical performances, and guest chef dinners with appearances from…
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Entrepreneur Minute – Shawn Kelly, Fork and Plough
April 1, 2024The Who’s on the Move, Entrepreneur Minute is an interview in support of the undeniable impact that entrepreneurs have on our communities. We will be highlighting 20 entrepreneurs in each of…
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Endeavor announces international and local gamechangers for Collaborators & Cocktails speaker series
March 20, 2024Endeavor Workspaces welcomes Global Brand Marketer Fabio Tambosi and Greenville entrepreneur Carl Sobocinski for two special Collaborators & Cocktails events on April 11th and 24th. Limited tickets are now available…
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Great Crepes & More Introduces New Operating Hours to Satisfy Breakfast and Brunch Cravings
March 20, 2024Since its opening in August 2023, Great Crepes & More (GC&M) has been delighting locals and visitors with its delicious breakfast and brunch crepe offerings. Located on Public Square, GC&M…
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VIVA Chicken announces St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital as new philanthropic partner
March 18, 2024VIVA kicks off new #VIVAcares partnership with St. Jude Support Week Charleston’s favorite Peruvian chicken restaurant is kicking off their new philanthropic partnership with St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital with…
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Main Street Bake Shoppe in Clinton Introduces New Hours
March 17, 2024In a bid to better serve its cherished customers while ensuring optimal staff efficiency, Main Street Bake Shoppe in Clinton has unveiled its revamped operating hours. After carefully analyzing customer…
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Drake’s Duck In reopens Main Street Columbia location
March 11, 2024Drake’s Duck In, a long standing fixture of downtown Columbia, is preparing for their grand reopening after temporarily closing their location at 1544 Main Street for renovations. The reopening ceremony…
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Vicious Biscuit brings fierce flavors to Columbia food scene with new location coming soon
March 7, 2024Vicious Biscuit, the award-winning fast-casual breakfast concept and Southern-made originator of bold biscuit creations, is coming soon to Columbia, South Carolina. The new location is set to open this spring…
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Grand opening for The Hollow restaurant on Gervais St.
March 4, 2024The Hollow, Columbia’s first forest-to-table restaurant, is set to open its doors on Wednesday, March 6th, at 823 Gervais Street, Suite 100. Specializing in rustic American cooking, the restaurant focuses…
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Peak Drift and Columbia Craft establish Craft Brew Inc.
February 29, 2024Peak Drift Brewing Company and Columbia Craft Brewing Company, award-winning craft beer companies based in Columbia, SC, have joined forces under the establishment of a new parent company for regional…
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Owners Combine Forces: Boathouse Fish Camp in Cross Hill Merges with Boondocks Fish Camp & BBQ in Gray Court
February 27, 2024Boathouse Fish Camp in Cross Hill has closed its doors, but fans of the restaurant need not worry. The owners have decided to merge the Cross Hill location with Boondocks…
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Nonprofit Columbia Food & Wine Festival launches tickets for April 24-28 events
February 14, 2024The Festival Recently Transitioned into a Nonprofit and Refreshed Branding, Prepares for its Biggest Year Yet The Columbia Food & Wine Festival has released event details, and tickets are on…
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New itinerary announced and tickets on sale for COR’s Crash Course Columbia, March 7-8
February 7, 2024COR (Columbia Opportunity Resource) continues to boost local pride and talent retention through its innovative program. Crash Course Columbia has held 10 tours with more than 150 participants of diverse…
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Roc’s Burgers Unveils Expanded Menu
February 5, 2024Roc’s Burgers Unveils Expanded Menu In the heart of Clinton, Roc’s Burgers has become known for serving up the freshest and tastiest burgers in town. Known for their commitment to…
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Roc’s Burgers Celebrates One Year of Flavorful Success
January 28, 2024Roc’s Burgers, the brainchild of owners Robert “Roc” and Evie Knight, celebrated its one-year anniversary last week with a heartfelt reflection on the journey of the past year. Located at…
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Nexton announces grand opening of Page’s Okra Grill
January 25, 2024Nexton, the most innovative and walkable community in South Carolina, announced the opening of Page’s Okra Grill, a Lowcountry restaurant known for serving authentic, Southern-style food. Previously, the restaurant has…
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2024 South Carolina Chef Ambassadors announced
January 22, 2024Gov. Henry McMaster was joined by Commissioner of Agriculture Hugh Weathers and Department of Parks, Recreation & Tourism Director Duane Parrish in appointing three South Carolina Chef Ambassadors for 2024.…
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Hank’s Seafood celebrates 25 years of serving classic Lowcountry dishes to the Charleston community
January 22, 2024Celebrate the Charleston staple with classic dishes, cocktails and live music This February Hank’s Seafood celebrates 25 years of serving classic Lowcountry dishes to the Charleston community. Known for its…
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Great Crepes & More: Fresh Flavors and Extended Hours
January 14, 2024Open since August 2023, Great Crepes & More (GC&M) in Laurens is buzzing with new offerings and extended hours. Located on Public Square in the space shared with Courthouse Coffee…
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The Pasture’s One-Year Celebration of Delicious Delights in Clinton
January 14, 2024The Pasture in Clinton is celebrating a milestone – one year of serving up delicious meals that have pleased patrons in the community. Owned and led by the talented Marcus…
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Little Bee Bun Mee & Tea Company plans to make changes to menu
January 2, 2024Since its opening in July, Little Bee Bun Mee & Tea Company has introduced exciting new additions to its menu. Located at 904 Knox Abbott Drive, the Vietnamese-infused restaurant shares the…
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Lizard’s Thicket offers traditional Southern New Years Day meal
December 28, 2023Lizards Thicket will serve thousands of servings of collard greens, black-eyed peas, and pork chops on New Year’s Day at their 13 restaurants in the Midlands and their Florence location.…
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Mingle Jingle: A Festive Dining and Shopping Experience in Downtown Clinton
December 13, 2023Join us on Thursday, December 14th, from 5-8pm for a night of holiday cheer, dining, and local shopping! The festive spirit is in the air as Downtown Clinton prepares to…
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A Dream Unveiled: The Wine Fountain Opening in Fountain Inn
December 10, 2023In the heart of Fountain Inn, a new gem is about to grace its streets – The Wine Fountain. Scheduled to open its doors on December 15th, this wine haven…
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Rootimentary in Laurens Celebrates a Year of Culinary Delights and Community Connection
December 3, 2023In the heart of downtown Laurens, Rootimentary stands as a culinary haven, serving the finest dishes and fostering a sense of community. As the restaurant celebrates its one-year anniversary, co-owner…
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Big D Butcher: A Local Meat Stop for Everyone
November 28, 2023Situated on Torrington Road in Clinton, Big D Butcher is the preferred destination for many locals seeking top-notch meats. This small-town butcher shop provides a diverse range of meats, from…
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Sunrise Café opens its doors on Main Street
November 21, 2023The City of Columbia Economic Development Office and The Main Street District marked the opening of Sunrise Café on Main Street. Sunrise Café, launched by military veteran Johnny Davis, serves…
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Abby Anderson, The Congaree Vista Guild
November 16, 2023The Vista in Columbia, SC has had a growth spurt! There are several new businesses that have opened recently or will be opening soon. Learn more about one of our…
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The Main Street District celebrates 22 years of growth and development
November 16, 2023For the 22nd year, the organization hosted an annual meeting to share the success of the district with stakeholders and community partners. The Main Street District (MSD), also known as City…
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Slightly North of Broad celebrates 30 years of success
November 13, 2023Hall Management Group is delighted to celebrate the 30th anniversary of its iconic Charleston restaurant Slightly North of Broad, widely known as SNOB. The 30-year milestone is a testament to…
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SC Department of Agriculture to take over restaurant inspections, other DHEC food safety responsibilities
November 8, 2023The South Carolina Department of Agriculture is preparing to take on some important regulatory duties that are currently handled by the Department of Health and Environmental Control, better known as…
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East Coast Wings + Grill opens new location in Clemson
November 2, 2023Sights Set on Continued Expansion in Southeast East Coast Wings + Grill (ECW+G), a full-service and family-dining restaurant renowned for its variety of buffalo wing sauces and heat indexes, announced…
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Fireforge Crafted Beer co-founders Brian and Nicole Cendrowski to speak at Endeavor’s Collaborators & Cocktails November 16th
October 31, 2023Endeavor, the coworking and office space community in downtown Greenville’s ONE tower, announces that Brian and Nicole Cendrowski, co-owners of Fireforge Crafted Beer will speak at its final Collaborators &…
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Braised & Glazed and House of Brews offer unique Romanian dinner and beer pairing for Charleston Beer Week
October 30, 2023Braised & Glazed, a local food truck, and House of Brews, a local bar, beer garden and craft beer collective, are offering a unique and authentic Romanian dinner and beer…
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Big D Butcher
October 20, 2023We are dedicated to bringing great products to Laurens County and surrounding areas. We are a Butcher Shop/Meat Market and BBQ Restaurant
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Sizzle and Smoke: Celebrating 5 Years of Bobby’s BBQ in Fountain Inn
October 18, 2023Bobby’s BBQ in Fountain Inn, SC, is gearing up for a sizzling celebration in partnership with Kingsford. The “Sizzle and Smoke Community Cookout” is an event that marks their 5th…
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Entrepreneur Minute – Scott Burgess, Bierkeller
October 5, 2023The Who’s on the Move, Entrepreneur Minute is an interview in support of the undeniable impact that entrepreneurs have on our communities. We will be highlighting 20 entrepreneurs in each of…
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Introducing “The Walkabout”: A global sandwich journey in the heart of downtown Greenville
October 3, 2023Grab-and-go sandwich shop to deliver convenient lunchtime adventures The opening of “The Walkabout,” a new grab-and-go sandwich shop, is set to redefine the lunchtime experience for downtown Greenville residents and…
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