E.A. Sween Company establishing operations in Greenwood County
May 18, 2022$38 million investment will create 300 new jobs E.A. Sween Company, a leading supplier in the ready-to-eat sandwich industry, today announced plans to establish operations in Greenwood County. The company…
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LushAcres U-Pick Strawberry Patch Extends Picking Days
May 11, 2022LushAcres Farm is in strawberry overload. The fields are full and ready for you to come out and pick. To provide more options, they are extending picking days to be…
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BBQ, Barbells and Music at CrossFit864 on Thursday
May 11, 2022CrossFit864 will host another Barbells, BBQ and Music event on Thursday, May 12th from 6:00-8:00 pm at the gym located at 207 W. Pitts Street in Clinton. “We had lots of…
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Piedmont Blues and Roots Festival Brings Music Roots Back to Laurens
May 11, 2022Now, after nearly 100 years, the City of Laurens is celebrating its history as the “Home of Piedmont Blues” with a new festival. The Piedmont Blues and Roots Festival will…
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Just Say Something holds Honey Baked Ham Mother’s Day Fundraiser
May 5, 2022Just Say Something is holding an online, Honey Baked Ham Mother’s Day Fundraiser on Mother’s Day, May 8, 2022 to “Celebrate Moms and Family” sitting down to eat dinner together.…
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Krab Kingz Seafood grand opening
April 21, 2022City of Columbia and Columbia Chamber representatives welcomed Columbia’s newest seafood restaurant with a grand opening on April 21, 2022 at 11 a.m. Long-time friends Delane Garner and David Sambrone-Darkins…
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Several popular events return for euphoria2022
April 21, 2022Record Year for Grant Recipients, Guest Chef Dinners, Female Michelin-starred Chefs Plans for euphoria2022 presented by Lexus include 45+ events over the course of four days, ranging from classrooms, lunch…
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Urban Wren & the Greenville Drive announce newest addition to city’s West End
April 20, 2022The Bellwether to be an elevated, family-friendly public house steps from Fluor Field Urban Wren, a standout within Greenville’s thriving culinary scene, along with the Greenville Drive, announced today the…
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Dame Cooking Demo: The Story of Rice in the Lowcountry
April 18, 2022Dame Cooking Demo: The Story of Rice in the Lowcountry -Monday, April 25 WHO: The Charleston Chapter of Les Dames D’Escoffier (LDEI), a worldwide philanthropic society of professional women leaders…
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Local food vendors bring cultural and traditional cuisine to Cayce’s Soiree on State
April 18, 2022The City of Cayce is thrilled to announce the food vendors for the return of their premiere Springtime event, the Soiree on State; held on Saturday, April 23, 2022. The…
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Tickets for Tacos ‘N Tequila Fiesta on sale now
April 12, 2022The Upstate’s premier festival honoring the combination of tequila and tacos is back with a new location and a new date. The 2022 Tacos ‘N Tequila Fiesta will be held…
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LushAcres U-Pick Strawberry Patch Opens Saturday April 9th
April 7, 2022LushAcres Farm in Clinton is berry excited! Their first U-Pick strawberry season will officially open on Saturday, April 9. Picking will begin at 9 am and go until finished. Prices:…
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Food Truck Monday and LCDC Meet & Greet Get Rave Reviews
April 6, 2022The Laurens County Development Corporation hosted a Meet & Greet on Monday during Clinton’s second Food Truck Monday event. The meet & greet was held at the office of Berkshire…
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Wingard’s Market summer produce baskets are back
April 6, 2022Wingard’s Market is thrilled to announce the return of the summer produce baskets starting at the end of April. The Produce Baskets will have a mix of local and regional…
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Food Truck Monday is Back – April 4th
March 31, 2022Clinton’s first Food Truck Monday was a big hit. If you missed it you have another opportunity on Monday, April 4th. “I am excited to see food truck Monday another…
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Concentrated Active Ingredients & Flavors establishing operations in Lexington County
March 30, 2022$5 million investment will create 20 new jobs Concentrated Active Ingredients & Flavors, Inc. (CAIF), a supplier of innovative naturally sourced ingredients, today announced its plans to establish operations in Lexington…
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Main Street Bake Shoppe in Clinton is Hiring!
March 30, 2022A staple in downtown Clinton, Main Street Bake Shoppe, is hiring! They have immediate openings for full-time and part-time bakery assistants in the Clinton Bake Shoppe location. Job duties for…
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The Ice Cream Xperience
March 23, 2022An ice cream truck that strolls through neighborhoods and can be booked for all types of events: birthdays, reunions, food truck events, sports, school activities, corporate celebrations, church activities and…
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Local BBQ Competition Team Takes Grand Champion Title at Charleston Competition
March 23, 2022Everyone likes good barbecue, and a local competition team has bragging rights after competing in the Triple B Cowboy Challenge and BBQ Throwdown event last weekend. Hey Good Buddy Competition…
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Les Dames D’Escoffier Charleston Chapter presents virtual Dame Demo: “FAR EAST MEETS MIDDLE EAST”
March 21, 2022WHO: The Charleston Chapter of Les Dames D’Escoffier (LDEI), a worldwide philanthropic society of professional women leaders in the fields of food, fine beverage and hospitality, is marrying two cultures…
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Food Truck Monday in Clinton a Big Success
March 7, 2022Clinton’s new Main Street Clinton Manager recently announced the launch of Food Truck Monday. Judging from the crowds that came out on Monday, March 7th, it was a big hit…
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LCSD 55 Celebrates National School Breakfast Week
March 7, 2022To encourage more families to take advantage of the healthy choices available with school breakfast, Laurens County School District 55 (LCSD 55) will celebrate National School Breakfast Week (NSBW) during…
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Lush Acres Announces Strawberry Festival
March 7, 2022Strawberry Festival 2022 Another “new” item and event is coming to Lush Acres Farm in Clinton. On Saturday, April 30th Lush Acres will host their first strawberry festival. Its an…
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Food Truck Monday Coming to Clinton
February 28, 2022The City of Clinton announced a new initiative coming to downtown. Food Truck Monday will launch on Monday, March 7th. The food truck will be located in the West Main…
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Cheney Brothers establishing operations in Florence County
February 23, 2022$66 million investment to create 280 new jobs Cheney Brothers, a leading broadline food distributor, today announced plans to construct a new distribution center in Florence County. The company’s $66…
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Meet Charleston’s newest culinary pop-up, Braised & Glazed
February 22, 2022Braised & Glazed has launched its pop-up in Charleston. Chicago natives, formerly of Urban Counter, Chef Adrian Ion, owner and head chef, and his wife, Taylor Ion, marketing and events,…
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Colliers represents Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers in purchase of new site near downtown Lexington
February 22, 2022Colliers | South Carolina’s Mary Winter Teaster represented Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers in the purchase of 2.56 acres at US-Highway 1/East Main Street and Swartz Road in Lexington. Freddy’s…
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Murrells Inlet’s MarshWalk gears up for two highly anticipated February events
February 21, 2022The good times at the MarshWalk in Murrells Inlet will continue with two of the most popular events on the Hammock Coast’s winter calendar – Taste of the MarshWalk and…
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Uptown Hospitality Group opens garage doors on Ann Street
February 16, 2022Bodega and Share House, the newest ventures from Uptown Hospitality Group, are now open in downtown Charleston, S.C. Set in an 8,000 square-foot former train depot, the group’s newest venture brings big-city-bar…
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Poogan’s Southern Kitchen to open in The Beach Company’s Cardinal Crossing development
February 14, 2022Poogan’s Hospitality Group to open fifth Poogan’s concept and first outside of the Charleston market Columbia, SC – Colliers | South Carolina announces that Poogan’s Southern Kitchen will be the…
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World Food Championships’ Final Table event coming to Columbia, April 29-May 1
February 8, 2022Often referred to as “The Ultimate Food Fight,” The World Food Championships’ final competition, “The Final Table” will be held at the University of South Carolina, April 30-May 1, 2022.…
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The Flying Biscuit Cafe
February 1, 2022Join us for the Best Breakfast, Brunch, Lunch, or Dinner in Columbia. We have a quintessential neighborhood spirit and focused on our Southern-inspired menu of comfort food made with fresh…
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Celebrate Valentine’s Day Weekend at Church and Union and Tempest
January 28, 2022Celebrate Valentine’s Day at Church and Union Charleston or Tempest from February 11-14, 2022 with special menus for your special someone. Please see full menus and details below. Tempest 4…
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Lowcountry Oyster Festival announces musical acts and beneficiaries
January 26, 2022The Charleston Restaurant Foundation (CRF) is pleased to announce the Bluestone Ramblers, a traditional bluegrass ensemble based in Charleston, and Andrew Beam, a country music artist from North Carolina’s Blue…
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Halls Signature Events offers To-Go meals for Valentine’s Day
January 22, 2022Halls Signature Events is offering special to-go meal packages for Valentine’s Day, taking all the stress of planning and cooking off of your to-do list. “Order today and our team…
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Publico Kitchen and Tap coming to the BullStreet District
January 10, 2022Publico Kitchen and Tap, a popular Latin-Asian influenced restaurant, will open its second Columbia location in the BullStreet District’s historic Ensor Building in Spring 2022. Mike Duganier, owner of Publico…
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Halls Chophouse to travel rare bottle of Kentucky bourbon to benefit tornado victims
December 21, 2021Proceeds from Buffalo Trace 1995 O.F.C. Bourbon will go to Western Kentucky Relief Fund Hall Management Group will travel a bottle of rare Kentucky bourbon across South Carolina to our…
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Tempest announces new lunch service
December 13, 2021Tempest, an upscale restaurant offering an elegant approach to sustainable South Atlantic seafood, is launching lunch service on Monday through Friday, from 11 a.m. — 3 p.m. starting Wednesday, December…
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Rita’s Seaside Grille celebrates holiday season with Santa Paws
December 7, 2021Rita’s Seaside Grille is kicking off the holiday season with the annual Santa Paws celebration on Saturday, Dec. 11, 2021, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Rita’s parking lot and…
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Cannonborough Beverage Company expanding operations in Charleston County
November 22, 2021Project will create 22 new jobs Cannonborough Beverage Company, a craft soda company, today announced plans to expand operations in Charleston County. The project will create 22 new jobs. Founded…
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The South Carolina Restaurant and Lodging Seeking Nominations for 2022 Stars of the Hospitality Industry Awards
November 22, 2021The South Carolina Restaurant and Lodging Association (SCRLA) is seeking nominations for the 69th Annual Stars of South Carolina Hospitality Awards, honoring the best of the best in the state’s hospitality…
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Celebrate Christmas Eve and Christmas Day at 5Church Charleston and Tempest
November 20, 2021‘Tis the season for good food and fun festivities! Christmas is fast approaching and we wanted to share the below Christmas menus from 5Church Charleston and Tempest. Reservations are now…
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City of Charleston holiday farmers market schedule
November 18, 2021With the holidays approaching, the City of Charleston Office of Cultural Affairs has announced the details of the upcoming holiday farmers markets. The markets include a Thanksgiving Market in West…
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SLG Investment Holdings acquires majority stake in Avalanche Bars
November 18, 2021Greenville based business investor and management company SLG Investment Holdings, LLC (“SLG”) completed its latest acquisition taking a majority stake in Foothills Food Group, LLC the manufacturer and distributor of…
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Gong Cha & Kremo Ice Cream celebrate grand opening in the Five Points
November 15, 2021National Chains Gong Cha and Kremo Ice Cream Open in the Five Points District! Gong Cha and Kremo, located at 701-B Santee Avenue, hosted their official Grand Opening in Five…
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Team behind Charleston’s award-winning Prohibition takes over shuttered main street Public House, plans “Miracle on Main” Christmas pop-up
November 15, 2021Beloved Christmas Pop-Up Cocktail Bar Miracle beginning Nov. 22nd Charleston’s award-winning cocktail bar and restaurant Prohibition is coming to town and taking over the Main Street Public House location at…
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Spartanburg Area Chapter of the South Carolina Restaurant and Lodging Association introduces new emergency assistance program
November 9, 2021The Spartanburg Area Chapter of the South Carolina Restaurant and Lodging Association (SARLA) introduced Hubitality, an emergency assistance program for Spartanburg County hospitality employees, last evening. The event took place…
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Halls Chophouse names Nashville restaurant leadership
November 8, 2021Preparing for first expansion outside of South Carolina, Halls Chophouse names experienced General Manager and Executive Chef to launch nation’s top-rated fine dining in Music City. CHARLESTON, SC – Halls Chophouse,…
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5Church Charleston to host special dinner for sixth anniversary
November 3, 20215Church Charleston, located in the heart of Charleston’s bustling Market Street district, will host a special anniversary dinner on Thursday, November 4 from 6:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m. to celebrate…
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Inaugural Hog & Barrel Festival will be this weekend in downtown Greenville
November 3, 2021More than 40 restaurants and distilleries from across the Southeast will be taking part in the inaugural Hog & Barrel: A Bourbon, BBQ & Bacon Festival this weekend. Everything from…
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