Long Lost Treasures, Heirloom Seeds
August 26, 2021
By Tom Poland Metal detectives seek old coins and treasure, and many folks look for arrowheads. A rare breed seeks long-lost seeds. Old coins and arrowheads won’t make you…
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South Carolina Restaurant and Lodging Association names new President and Chief Executive Officer
August 12, 2021
Susan Cohen has been appointed to succeed John Durst The South Carolina Restaurant and Lodging Association (SCRLA) has appointed Susan Cohen to serve as its new President and Chief Executive…
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Panera Bread locations in South Carolina to host hiring event Aug 5th
August 3, 2021
JUST WALK IN! HIRING ALL SHIFTS / ALL POSITIONS! Company is hiring Restaurant Managers, Overnight Bakers, Catering Coordinators and Hourly Associates. Apply in person and get a FREE bakery treat and…
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Midlands Chefs to represent South Carolina in high-stakes culinary competition
June 24, 2021Seven notable chefs headed to World Food Championships’ “Ultimate Food Fight” in Dallas, Texas The World Food Championships (WFC) just completed the South Carolina Super Regional Qualifier and selected seven area chefs…
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Avoid these common mistakes on alcohol beverage license applications
June 24, 2021
Each year, the South Carolina Department of Revenue (SCDOR) handles thousands of applications for various types of alcohol beverage licenses (ABL) and permits. Mistakes or omissions can cause applications to…
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Jack Brown’s Beer & Burger Joint coming to Five Points
June 10, 2021
Jack Brown’s Beer & Burger Joint recently announced plans to open its first South Carolina location at 711 Harden St. in Five Points. Mike Edwards of Wilson Kibler represented the…
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¡Qué Rico! Community Cookbook highlights local culinary talents amid pandemic
May 29, 2021
Get a taste of Richland County and explore the rich heritage of its culturally eclectic residents. Richland Library is dishing out nearly two dozen recipes in the ¡Qué Rico! Community…
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Sunbelt Business Brokers announces the sales of The Aristocrat
April 7, 2021
Sunbelt Business Brokers announced today the sale of The Aristocrat in Columbia, South Carolina to Edwin Aycock of Elgin, SC. The Aristocrat is a popular bar and restaurant located at…
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Palmetto Place Sweet and Savory fundraising event returns for 14th year
March 29, 2021
Palmetto Place Children & Youth Services has two options for guests to sample food from some of the Midlands best chefs. After having to cancel last year, Palmetto Place Children…
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Tyson Foods, Inc. reestablishing operations in Richland County
March 17, 2021
Company’s $55 million total investment will create 330 jobs Tyson Foods, Inc. (NYSE: TSN), one of the world’s largest food companies and a recognized leader in protein, today announced plans to…
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Tempest announces list of local purveyors
February 1, 2021
New Charleston Restaurant Focuses on Hyper-Local Cuisine Tempest, a reinvented South Atlantic seafood restaurant and the latest concept of the 5th Street Group, is demonstrating its commitment to the Charleston…
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South Carolina Restaurant and Lodging Association to host its 68th Annual Stars of South Carolina Hospitality Industry Awards
January 12, 2021
The South Carolina Restaurant and Lodging Association (SCRLA) will host its 68th Annual Stars of South Carolina Hospitality Awards on Monday, February 1 at the DoubleTree by Hilton Columbia. Chip…
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SCRLA statement on Federal Pandemic Relief Bill
December 21, 2020
Today, Congress unveiled a $900 billion relief bill to provide short-term economic relief to the country in the face of the coronavirus pandemic. The plan includes several items that will…
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City kicks off annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Honor the Dream Virtual Food Drive
December 15, 2020The City of Columbia, Richland School District One and the Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Foundation has kicked off the annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Honor the Dream Virtual Food…
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South Carolina Restaurant and Lodging Association to host 12th Annual Restaurant Week South Carolina with a twist
December 8, 2020
With the hope that 2021 will be a year of recovery for local restaurants, get your taste buds ready and bring your appetites as Restaurant Week South Carolina makes its…
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AllSouth Federal Credit Union hosts Food Drive for Harvest Hope
November 17, 2020
Food insecurity has increased significantly in our community over the past few months during the pandemic. To help meet this growing need, AllSouth Federal Credit Union donated $5,000 to benefit…
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Cook with Richland Library during next Evening Arts Program
November 16, 2020
Richland Library is serving up a delicious meal for your next date night at home. Join us for Evening Arts: Chef David Grillo from 7 – 8 p.m., Friday, November…
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South Carolina Restaurant and Lodging Association seeking nominations for Stars of South Carolina Hospitality Industry Awards
November 12, 2020
The South Carolina Restaurant and Lodging Association (SCRLA) is seeking nominations for the 68th Annual Stars of South Carolina Hospitality Awards, honoring the best of the best in the state’s…
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Mark Anthony Brewing building $400 million state-of-the-art facility in Richland County to keep up with explosive demand for White Claw Hard Seltzer
November 10, 2020
New facility will create 300 new jobs and increase production of White Claw and Mike’s Hard Lemonade for southern United States COLUMBIA, S.C. – Mark Anthony Brewing today announced plans to build a…
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Award-winning author & chef dishes up cultural significance of Soul Food
October 29, 2020
Join Richland Library as we feature a James Beard Award winner and renowned chef during Let’s Talk Race: A Conversation with Culinary Historian Michael Twitty from 6:30 – 7:30 p.m.,…
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Gov. Henry McMaster lifts restaurant occupancy limits statewide
October 2, 2020
Gov. Henry McMaster today issued Executive Order 2020-63, which lifts all occupancy limitations in restaurants throughout South Carolina, effective immediately. Previously, South Carolina’s restaurants were operating at 50% capacity. Now, they…
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What’s Happening Around the Main Street District in October
October 1, 2020Congratulations Hotel Trundle & Boudreaux on Receiving the South Carolina Historic Preservation’s Honor Award The combination of the boutique Hotel Trundle and BOUDREAUX’s architectural studio was recently recognized by South Carolina…
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Celebrate Agriculture, Arts and Tradition at Free, Drive-Through S.C. State Fair, Oct. 20-21
October 1, 2020
Fair food available for purchase with extended dates, Oct. 20-24 The first-ever free, Drive-Through S.C. State Fair is bringing the tradition of the State Fair to fairgoers in a new…
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Congratulations Main Street District!
September 25, 2020
The Main Street District is excited to win Free Times Best of Columbia 2020 for the ‘Biggest Improvement in Columbia this Year’. We are proud to win this award for…
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City Center Partnership welcomes Family Fresh Mex to the Main Street District
September 25, 2020
City Center Partnership announces Family Fresh Mex is now open at 1200 Main Street (Behind the ABC Columbia building). Customers may recognize the name from the food truck at Soda…
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October is harvest season at the State Farmers Market
September 24, 2020
Market Restaurant Also Set to Reopen As the weather cools and the fall harvest begins, vendors at the South Carolina State Farmers Market are stocking pumpkins, decorative gourds, mums and…
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Lockdown Comes To Town, Part Three
September 23, 2020
By Tom Poland The Bistro’s Before & During Tale Some Normalcy Returns I stopped by on another Friday evening. A cloudless evening gave the Bistro On The Boulevard’s columns…
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Lockdown Comes To Town, Part Two
September 23, 2020
By Tom Poland The Bistro’s Before & During Tale Restaurants Close First A lot of moving parts make up a restaurant. Operating a restaurant is complex. Bistro On The…
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Lockdown Comes To Town, Part One
September 16, 2020
By Tom Poland The Bistro’s Before & During Tale During this cool strange spring there comes to me a blistering afternoon in 2019 when a train locked down Lake…
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Village Idiot celebrates 30 years of NY-style pizza
September 14, 2020
Village Idiot Pizza is celebrating 30 years of serving NY-style pizza and good times in a comfortable, laid-back atmosphere. Under Kelly and Brian Glynn’s ownership, the Columbia classic has reached…
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SC State Fair is Giving Back – October 20-21
August 24, 2020
In an effort to give back to the community in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the nonprofit South Carolina State Fair will host its first-ever free, Drive-Through S.C. State Fair…
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Palmetto Priority is proving successful in boosting diners’ confidence
July 27, 2020
Palmetto Priority, a program launched by Governor Henry McMaster on July 1, is exceeding expectations. According to the South Carolina Department of Employment and Workforce, there were 206,300 hotel, restaurant…
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Empower SC announces Harden Food Justice Initiative
July 22, 2020Partnering with EveryBlackGirl and Good Trouble, Empower SC aims to feed the community with healthy fresh food, and create infrastructure for lasting food justice. Empower SC is announcing the Harden…
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Hospitality leaders announce new initiative aimed to protect patrons and employees
June 23, 2020
In collaboration with South Carolina’s hospitality leaders, Governor Henry McMaster announced the South Carolina Palmetto Priority. The Palmetto Priority is a restaurant commitment aimed at instilling confidence with restaurant-goers as…
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Kairos Mediterranean set to open location in Columbia on Friday
June 11, 2020
Kairos Mediterranean will begin serving up its fast casual mediterranean fare at its new location in Columbia, SC starting Friday. The restaurant will open its doors with a number of…
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Lizard’s Thicket temporarily closing two locations
June 11, 2020
Lizard’s Thicket on Airport Blvd. in West Columbia and Beltline Blvd. in Columbia will temporarily close on Sunday, June 14, 2020. Lizard’s Thicket, owned and operated by the Williams family,…
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Zombie Coffee and Donuts launches new DIY Donut Decorating Kit
May 27, 2020
Columbia’s Favorite Coffee Café and Eatery Unveils At-Home Donut Making Kit, New Hours of Operation Zombie Coffee and Donuts today introduced its Do-It-Yourself (DIY) Donut Decorating Kit as a new…
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South Carolina Brewers release survey study showing 80% won’t be able to remain open more than three months; call on SCDOR for relief
April 14, 2020
The South Carolina Brewers Guild, the trade association for the state’s 92 breweries and brewpubs released recent internal survey data gathered from its members. The numbers were very concerning: On average,…
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Soda City Certified™ app lists 75+ local restaurants open during COVID19
April 2, 2020
Now accepting food truck operators and caterers Soda City Certified™ (SCC), Columbia’s only mobile application that aims to help residents and visitors explore our Capitol City, has expanded the local…
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New program puts people back to work delivering fresh produce
March 24, 2020
It’s getting hard to get the things we need. Workers are being laid off as the demand for produce has dropped. Farmers’ crops are spoiling in the fields because some…
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Parking Services implementing bagged meters for pickup/take out for Columbia merchants
March 18, 2020
Due to modified ordinances of restaurants and businesses, Parking Services has issued bagged meters for Pickup/Take Out customers. The Main Street, Five Points, Devine Street and Vista districts are each…
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Main Street District – Here’s How You Can Help
March 16, 2020
From the City Center Partnership: Dear Friends, The safety and health of Main Street District workers, residents, and patrons is very important to us at City Center Partnership. We encourage everyone…
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Five Points Association to Postpone St. Pat’s in Five Points
March 12, 2020
Statement from Kelsey Hennighan, Executive Director, Five Points Association: It is with a profound sense of disappointment that the Five Points Association has agreed to postpone the 38th annual…
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Garvin Design Group clients, firm win Columbia Chamber Impact Awards
February 21, 2020Garvin Design Group clients Hendrix and Downtown Church were presented with the Columbia Chamber’s Golden Nail at this year’s Impact Awards on February 20th. The Columbia Chamber named Garvin Design…
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City Market kicks off Masters weekend with The Vista Open
February 17, 2020
City Market will kick off Masters weekend in Columbia with The Vista Open, a Masters-themed putting tournament and block party on Thursday April 9th at 5:30 pm. Proceeds from tournament…
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Mardi Gras Columbia Festival and Parade set for February 22 at City Roots
February 5, 2020
The 10th annual Mardi Gras Columbia Festival and Parade will be held on Saturday, February 22, 2020 at City Roots urban farm in Columbia’s Rosewood neighborhood. Hosted by the festival’s…
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Bone-In Barbeque shifts focus to special events
February 4, 2020
Karaoke, trivia, themed brunch and game night with full bar are regular events, with BBQ buffets on Fireflies game days A trendsetting brand in the Columbia, S.C., culinary scene since…
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Village Idiot Pizza brings back Valentine’s Day “Pizzagram”
January 28, 2020
Customers can delight their loved one with pizza, conversation hearts and a custom Valentine’s card For the second consecutive year Village Idiot Pizza (VIP) is bringing back the popular “Pizzagram”…
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Village Idiot Pizza hosts “VIP @ VIP” experience for St. Pat’s in Five Points
January 27, 2020
The pot of gold is really New York Style pizza and an open bar during this year’s event Village Idiot Pizza’s (VIP) Five Points location is offering a specialty ticket…
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Local farmers markets take a recess during winter season
December 27, 2019
While many local residents enjoy downtime during the holidays, Richland Library announces the Farmers Markets at its Main location (1431 Assembly Street) and North Main location (5306 North Main Street)…
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