Soda City Friends to hold first ever Gervais Street Bridge Dinner ticket pre-sale, February 1-4, 2018 online
January 31, 2018General admission and VIP ticket options; 100% proceeds benefit The River Alliance, Canoeing for Kids, Harvest Hope Food Bank, West Columbia Beautification Foundation and Heroes in Blue; donations and sponsorships…
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Free on Feb. 10: 8th annual Mardi Gras Columbia festival to benefit Heroes in Blue at City Roots Farm in Columbia, SC!
January 22, 2018Free festival admission for all ages; beverage proceeds benefit Heroes in Blue; grand marshal Bakari Sellers; King Bentz Kirby and Queen Kassy Alia The Krewe de Columbi-Ya-Ya, in collaboration with…
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Tacos & Tequila Fiesta open ticket sales, and restaurant nominations
January 15, 2018
Tapping into the region’s growing appreciation and love for tacos and good tequila, High Spirits Events is hosting the second annual Tacos & Tequila Fiesta in downtown Greenville presented by…
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Count Color, Not Calories: Small steps to starting your healthy eating journey
January 12, 2018By Registered Dietitian Kay Macinnis Plus a recipe for slow-cooker Chili. Being mindful of what you are eat is one of the first steps to improving your eating habits.…
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Firefly Distillery, LLC expanding and moving operations in Charleston County
January 2, 2018
$7.3 Million Investment will Include New Distillation Capabilities and More Firefly Distillery, LLC, a South Carolina-based beverage provider, is expanding its Charleston County operations by constructing a new distillery in…
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Weight Neutrality: Is that even possible? Plus a recipe for Skinny Cranberry Bliss Bars
December 21, 2017By Registered Dietitian Kay Macinnis WEIGHT NEUTRALITY: Is that even possible? Plus a recipe for Skinny Cranberry Bliss Bars Merry Christmas! A message that translates into lots of eating…
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A Guide For Holiday Leftovers: How to best enjoy and stay clear of a stomach ache
December 15, 2017By Registered Dietitian Kay Macinnis Plus a Hazelnut Meringue cookie recipe This time of the year things tend to linger in my refrigerator longer than they should. Too busy…
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2018 slate of South Carolina Chef Ambassadors announced
December 10, 2017Left to right: Heidi Vukov (Myrtle Beach), Michelle Weaver (Charleston), Sarah McClure (Landrum) and Kiki Cyrus (Columbia) Credit: SCPRT/Photo by Perry Baker South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster named the…
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FOOD FOR THOUGHT: The MIND Diet Prevents Dementia and Loss of Brain Function
November 30, 2017By Registered Dietitian Kay Macinnis Plus a Grilled Grouper Recipe What is the MIND diet? The MIND diet is a eating pattern that combines the Mediterranean and DASH eating pattern…
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Motor Supply Co Bistro to host dinner with Wild Turkey Master Distillers
November 20, 2017Motor Supply Co. Bistro in downtown Columbia, S.C., will cap Thanksgiving weekend by hosting Wild Turkey’s acclaimed Master Distillers, Jimmy and Eddie Russell, for an exclusive prix-fixe dining event on…
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Motor Supply Co Bistro to host dinner with Wild Turkey Master Distillers
November 20, 2017Motor Supply Co. Bistro in downtown Columbia, S.C., will cap Thanksgiving weekend by hosting Wild Turkey’s acclaimed Master Distillers, Jimmy and Eddie Russell, for an exclusive prix-fixe dining event on…
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Motor Supply Co Bistro to host dinner with Wild Turkey Master Distillers
November 20, 2017Motor Supply Co. Bistro in downtown Columbia, S.C., will cap Thanksgiving weekend by hosting Wild Turkey’s acclaimed Master Distillers, Jimmy and Eddie Russell, for an exclusive prix-fixe dining event on…
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Gluten Free Quinoa Stuffed Pumpkin
November 17, 2017
By Kristen Ziesmer, MS, RDN, CSSD, LD For those of us with food allergies or intolerances, such as gluten intolerance or Celiac disease, the holidays can be hard. Honestly,…
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Enjoy the Holidays Without Gaining Weight: Plus a Healthier Carrot Cake Recipe
November 17, 2017By Registered Dietitian Kay Macinnis Have you ever thought about all the extra calories we take in during the holidays? Studies show most Americans will gain a few pounds…
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McCall Farms expanding Florence County operations
November 15, 2017
Company Investing $35 Million to Purchase Brands and Upgrade Effingham, S.C. Facility McCall Farms, the South Carolina-based manufacturers of Margaret Holmes, Glory Foods, Peanut Patch Boiled Peanuts and Bruce’s Yams, is investing $35 million to…
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Manage your Blood Sugar with this Carb Friendly Appetizer: Crab Salad on Endive
November 9, 2017By Kay MacInnis November is Diabetes Awareness month! There are lots of us impacted by diabetes and the world of elevated blood sugars. This month we are hosting our…
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How to Stock Your Kitchen For Easy Healthy Meals… like this One Pan Roasted Chicken and Potatoes
November 2, 2017By Kay MacInnis Can’t believe we already are this close to Thanksgiving and beginning to see Christmas decorations going up. My co-workers are telling me each day how many…
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Small Changes = Big Impact: Mediterranean Roasted Artichoke
October 6, 2017By Kay MacInnis Talking about making changes and actually making them are two very different things. Use the guidelines of healthy eating to take small steps. This makes lifestyle…
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Cantina 76 expands to fourth location in Kiawah’s Freshfields Village
October 4, 2017On Monday, Cantina 76 officially opened its doors for business in Freshfields Village on Kiawah Island, joining a thriving culinary scene with a mix of local and regional dining…
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Entrepreneur Minute – Ken DuBard, The Congaree Milling Company
October 2, 2017
The MidlandsBiz Entrepreneur Minute is a quick, one minute interview in support of entrepreneurship. We would like to thank our sponsors of this video series – Wells Fargo and Bauknight, Pietras and Stormer. …
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Stop to think healthy: Roast Turkey Breast and Root Vegetables
September 29, 2017By Kay MacInnis It should be second nature since I’ve been a dietitian for most of my life, but sometimes I have to stop and think about planning a…
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Real men can eat healthy: Herb-Rubbed Tenderloin
September 21, 2017By Kay MacInnis I recently went to a health fair to push my nutrition agenda. I took my portion plate with me and tried to spread enlightenment regarding portions,…
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Season’s final Chapin downtown market celebrates Oktoberfest with German music, food and beer – October 7
September 21, 2017
The Chapin Downtown Farmer’s Market will conclude its inaugural season on Saturday, October 7 with an Oktoberfest flair, including German music, food and beer. The market runs from 9:00 am…
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Bourbon to host 5th annual Great American Whiskey Fair – September 28
September 19, 2017
On the evening of Thursday September 28th, Bourbon, The Charitable Plate and Farm to Table Productions will host the 5th annual Great American Whiskey Fair from 5:30 – 9:00pm in…
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Bourbon to host 5th annual Great American Whiskey Fair – September 28
September 19, 2017
On the evening of Thursday September 28th, Bourbon, The Charitable Plate and Farm to Table Productions will host the 5th annual Great American Whiskey Fair from 5:30 – 9:00pm in…
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Southern food CAN be healthy: Chicken and Rice
September 15, 2017By Kay MacInnis I thought I would share one of the recipes from our recent Providence Cooks! class. The class was about making Southern food healthy. This can be…
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5 Things Food Manufacturers Do Not Want You To Know
September 15, 2017
. By Kristen Ziesmer, MS, RD, CSSD, LD Sports Dietitian, ACE-Certified Personal Trainer . . Food corporations and manufacturers all have one common goal: To get as much money from…
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Quick, easy and healthy: Summer Squash and White Bean Sauté
September 7, 2017By Kay MacInnis Looking for something easy and quick at the end of your busy day while getting back into the fall routine? This is a great way to…
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Motor Supply Chef Wes Fulmer lands key guest chef role at Euphoria Greenville Festival
September 7, 2017Joining a legacy of notable chefs from across the Southeast and East Coast, Executive Chef Wesley Fulmer of Motor Supply Co. Bistro in Columbia, South Carolina, has been chosen to…
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Motor Supply Chef Wes Fulmer lands key guest chef role at Euphoria Greenville Festival
September 7, 2017Joining a legacy of notable chefs from across the Southeast and East Coast, Executive Chef Wesley Fulmer of Motor Supply Co. Bistro in Columbia, South Carolina, has been chosen to…
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Motor Supply Chef Wes Fulmer lands key guest chef role at Euphoria Greenville Festival
September 7, 2017
Joining a legacy of notable chefs from across the Southeast and East Coast, Executive Chef Wesley Fulmer of Motor Supply Co. Bistro in Columbia, South Carolina, has been chosen to…
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Are salads healthier? That depends: Garlic Dijon Vinaigrette
August 31, 2017By Kay MacInnis Are salads really a healthy way to go? They can be! But making sure of that requires more thought than it used to. Decades…
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Modify your favorites to make them more healthy: Chicken Burger
August 24, 2017By Kay MacInnis It’s official, according to WalletHub’s analysts: Columbia, S.C., is ranked number 9 of the 10 most overweight cities. The analysts compared 100 of the most populated…
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When it’s too hot even to think about food: Infused Water
August 18, 2017By Kay MacInnis It’s too hot even to think about food! But we need to think about staying well hydrated during these sweltering days. The best way to do that…
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King Charles Inn teams up with Chef BJ Dennis for Charleston Receipts Pop-Up Dinner
August 17, 2017King Charles Inn announced a Charleston Receipts Pop-Up Dinner with acclaimed local chef and Gullah culture bearer BJ Dennis. Taking place on Wednesday, Sept. 6 at 7 p.m., the dinner…
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Fuddruckers local director of catering wins nationwide Fuddruckers contest
August 17, 2017
Brian Timmons, director of catering for Fuddruckers Upstate, won a nationwide Fuddruckers contest called Fudd’s Choice. The contest involved inviting all franchises and corporate Fuddruckers nationwide to submit a burger…
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Blake Management Group brings fine dining to Columbia senior living community
August 1, 2017
Senior living communities are rarely lauded for their dining programs but with a resident-focused, chef-driven approach to dining, thoughtfully planned menus and a hospitality-minded vision led by Chef Damien Cavicchi,…
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Blake Management Group brings fine dining to Columbia senior living community
August 1, 2017
Senior living communities are rarely lauded for their dining programs but with a resident-focused, chef-driven approach to dining, thoughtfully planned menus and a hospitality-minded vision led by Chef Damien Cavicchi,…
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Cantina 76 celebrates success in the Upstate as one-year mark approaches
July 25, 2017Continuous growth is anticipated as Columbia-based restaurant hits milestone and closes in on expansion to Kiawah Cantina 76 is poised to celebrate its one-year anniversary in its ONE City Plaza…
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Cantina 76 celebrates success in the Upstate as one-year mark approaches
July 25, 2017Continuous growth is anticipated as Columbia-based restaurant hits milestone and closes in on expansion to Kiawah Cantina 76 is poised to celebrate its one-year anniversary in its ONE City Plaza…
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Cantina 76 celebrates success in the Upstate as one-year mark approaches
July 25, 2017Continuous growth is anticipated as Columbia-based restaurant hits milestone and closes in on expansion to Kiawah Cantina 76 is poised to celebrate its one-year anniversary in its ONE City Plaza…
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A treat that can make you smarter: Dark Chocolate Soufflé Cake
July 21, 2017By Kay MacInnis Have you heard? Dark chocolate may play a role in brain health! Some sources are calling dark chocolate a “superfood” for the brain and body. Studies…
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Make the healthy stuff easier to reach: Farm Summer Salad
July 13, 2017By Kay MacInnis Have you ever thought about your kitchen in terms of where things are placed? Organize things so that the healthy options are the ones that…
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Keep up the protein while dieting: Greek-Style Zucchini and Egg Casserole
June 26, 2017By Kay MacInnis Thinking about weight loss? Remember to get plenty of protein while reducing Calories. According to a study in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, participants who…
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Smashburger donates more than $6,500 to Epworth Children’s Home
June 22, 2017The Columbia area’s newest Smashburger, which opened in May at the Village at Sandhill, has donated $6,513.39 to Epworth Children’s Home as part of its opening month charitable partnership. During…
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Smashburger donates more than $6,500 to Epworth Children’s Home
June 22, 2017
The Columbia area’s newest Smashburger, which opened in May at the Village at Sandhill, has donated $6,513.39 to Epworth Children’s Home as part of its opening month charitable partnership. During…
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Chef Wes Fulmer of Motor Supply returns to roots for Newberry County Ag + Art Tour
June 21, 2017A native of Prosperity, S.C., Chef Wes Fulmer of Motor Supply Co. Bistro in Columbia, S.C., will cook for a sold-out crowd at the Kickoff Event for the Newberry County…
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Chef Wes Fulmer of Motor Supply returns to roots for Newberry County Ag + Art Tour
June 21, 2017
A native of Prosperity, S.C., Chef Wes Fulmer of Motor Supply Co. Bistro in Columbia, S.C., will cook for a sold-out crowd at the Kickoff Event for the Newberry County…
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Look to your fruit basket for dessert: Nectarines and Berries in Prosecco
June 19, 2017By Kay MacInnis Looking for a healthy dessert? Look into the fruit basket for the answer. Tack fruit onto the end of the meal in place of high-Calorie,…
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Healthy Hands Cooking: Chickpea Blondie Recipes
June 11, 2017By Jan Pinnington Healthy Hands Cooking You won’t believe these are healthy, vegan, & gluten-free! Ingredients: 1 15 Oz. Can chickpeas, rinsed and drained 1/2 Cup all natural…
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