Latest Edition of The Brew Features Lakeview Bar-B-Q
January 24, 2023
The Laurens County Chamber of Commerce hosted another engaging session of “The Brew” last week at Palmetto Brothers Dispensary in Laurens. Each event begins with a presentation by a local entrepreneur…
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Harbison Crumbl Cookies opens January 27
January 24, 2023
Columbia is about to get a whole lot sweeter on Friday, January 27, when locally owned and operated Harbison Crumbl Cookies, located at 150 C Harbison Blvd, Columbia, SC, 29072,…
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Charleston Restaurant Week kicks off January 12
January 12, 2023
The next installment of Charleston Restaurant Week kicks off tomorrow, January 12, and runs through Sunday, January 22. The popular event offers patrons the opportunity to explore and enjoy world-renowned…
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City’s Food Truck Fridays continues in January 2023
January 11, 2023
With the New Year beginning, the City of Columbia continues the exciting initiative Food Truck Fridays. There will be new food vendors and the food trucks will operate from one…
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Entrepreneur Minute – Kathy and Lane Atkins, Cafecito
January 10, 2023
The 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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Green Bay couple opens Wisconsin Meat & Cheese store in Charleston
January 9, 2023A Wisconsin couple is spreading the culinary joys of the Badger State one stick of summer sausage and package of cheese curds at a time. Casey Diedrich and Taylor Ambrosius…
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Charleston Wine + Food Board of Directors name Alyssa Maute Smith new Executive Director
January 3, 2023
Following a national search that elicited applications from 70-plus qualified individuals, the Charleston Wine + Food Board of Directors have announced Alyssa Maute Smith the Festival’s new Executive Director. “The…
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Alyssa Smith, The 2023 Charleston Wine + Food Festival
December 20, 2022
Charleston Wine + Food was founded in 2005 by a group of loyal community leaders with a vision of creating an event to promote and elevate Charleston’s culinary brand. As…
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Wisconsin Meat & Cheese
December 19, 2022
Wisconsin Meat & Cheese is a gourmet food grocery store featuring products from America’s Dairyland. Our store has over 150 different flavors of cheese and a variety of different meats…
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The Pasture Steakhouse Restaurant to Open in Clinton in January
December 15, 2022
When one door closes another door opens. Many patrons of Patriots Kitchen were sad to see them close and will forever miss the food and people. In January 2023 a…
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Columbia Food and Wine Festival announces 2023 dates and limited pre-sale tickets
December 14, 2022
Last minute holiday shoppers can snag tickets to the Grand Tasting Dec. 19-23 Columbia Food and Wine Festival, presented by Certified South Carolina, announced its 2023 festival dates. The weekend-long…
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Bonner Leader coordinates Service Saturday rooted in Gullah culture, cuisine
December 13, 2022Food has a way of connecting us. It brings us together, builds relationships and teaches us about different cultures and histories. And – although chef James Beard probably wasn’t thinking…
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The Wait is Over – Rootimentary Now Open to the Public
December 5, 2022
Good things come to those who wait. It’s been a long wait since the announcement of an upscale restaurant coming to Laurens and by all accounts it was well worth…
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Rootimentary in Laurens Now Taking Reservations for December 6 and Beyond
November 28, 2022
It’s the news so many have been waiting for… Yes, Rootimentary is ready to open and provide Laurens County with a unique dining experience that before now has been missing.…
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$3.1 million in locally grown food headed to South Carolina schools
November 22, 2022
South Carolina students will be eating more food grown by local farmers as part of a partnership involving the South Carolina Department of Agriculture and the South Carolina Department of…
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Don’t Invite Salmonella or Other Bacteria to Holiday Meals
November 16, 2022
by Samantha Houston The 2022 holiday season is near, and a Clemson University food systems and safety agent has some tips to help keep people safe from foodborne illnesses. Turkey…
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Looking for a Thanksgiving buffet on South Carolina’s Hammock Coast®? Delicious Options Abound
November 10, 2022
PAWLEYS ISLAND, S.C. – South Carolina’s Hammock Coast® is home to some of the Palmetto State’s finest restaurants and this Thanksgiving many of them are going to be serving turkey…
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A New Pizza Option in Clinton with Authentic Italian Flare
October 27, 2022
It’s a small storefront but it’s packed with flavor and flair and on day two of a soft opening they were busy. Very busy. Gerard’s Italian Pizza & Subs opened…
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Just Say Something to benefit from Ink n Ivy, Silent and Live Auction
October 24, 2022
Just Say Something (JSS) would like to invite everyone to attend the “Let’s TACO ‘Bout A Great Cause” Event / Auction to benefit our Youth Impact Sports Program on Thursday,…
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General admission passes and special event tickets now on sale for SEWE 2023
October 17, 2022
Tickets are now available for the Southeastern Wildlife Exposition’s 41st annual show, to be held February 17-19, 2023 in Charleston, SC After celebrating 40 years of wildlife art and the…
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Palmetto Brothers Dispensary Rallies to Support Local Restaurant after Vandalism Incident
October 10, 2022
On Saturday, October 8, a local favorite, Roma Italian Restaurant, located on Laurens’ historic Square, was vandalized, and robbed. The incident kept Roma from being open on Sunday and upset…
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Just Say Something to benefit from Ink n Ivy Silent and Live Auction
October 9, 2022
Just Say Something would like to invite everyone to attend the “Let’s TACO ‘Bout A Great Cause” Ink n Ivy Silent and Live Auction benefitting Just Say Something’s Youth Impact…
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Picnic in the Park with Forest Acres & Town Theatre
October 6, 2022There’s nothing better than great music and great company – in the BEST neighborhood around! Town Theatre will present the third series of concerts by some fantastic performers that have…
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LC Chamber Hosts Ribbon Cutting for First of Three Community Gardens
September 28, 2022
Things are “growing” great in Laurens County. On Tuesday, the community came together to celebrate one of three new Community Gardens with an official Chamber Ribbon Cutting. The United Way…
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CDS hosts 2022 Eggs Benefit in person at the Poinsett Club
September 26, 2022
The Center for Developmental Services (CDS) will host their 11th annual Eggs Benefit on Thursday, October 6, 2022 at The Poinsett Club in Downtown Greenville. Breakfast will be served at…
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Just Say Something kicks off October with the 6th annual Red Ribbon 5K
September 21, 2022
It’s that time of the year again! Just Say Something is starting off the month of October with its 6th annual Red Ribbon 5K at Sugar Creek. Sponsors include Amica;…
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Chef, entrepreneur, and Greenville native Joe Cash to speak at Endeavor’s Collaborator’s & Cocktails on September 27th
September 21, 2022
Endeavor, the coworking and office space community in downtown Greenville’s ONE tower, announces that Joe Cash, entrepreneur, owner, and founding chef of Greenville’s newest restaurant Scoundrel, will speak at its…
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Cypress Development Partners managing development of Charleston area Bojangles
September 20, 2022
Cypress Development Partners, LLC announces the development of a new Bojangles restaurant for the Charleston MSA. The restaurant will be located on US 52 in Moncks Corner near the Foxbank…
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South Carolina ETV digital series “Backroad Bites” returns with new episodes
September 19, 2022
Ten-episodes will spotlight local eateries across South Carolina South Carolina ETV and Public Radio (SCETV) announced the premiere of a new season of its digital series, Backroad Bites. Featuring ten,…
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Black Food Truck Festival is back on Nov. 19-20
September 15, 2022
The Black Food Truck Festival is back this fall celebrating Black businesses and culture with food, music and family friendly activities and entertainment. Tickets are on sale now for the…
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City’s Food Truck Fridays continues in September
September 12, 2022
After successful operations in August the City of Columbia continues the exciting summer initiative Food Truck Fridays. There will be new food vendors and the food trucks will operate from…
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Annual Cops and Lobsters event raising funds for Special Olympics
September 8, 2022Deputies have served as Red Lobster waitstaff for three days, once a year, for nearly 20 years By W. Thomas Smith Jr. COPS AND LOBSTERS, a three-day annual fund-raising event…
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South Carolina State Fair discount tickets are now available
September 7, 2022
Discount admission and ride tickets for the 153rd annual South Carolina State Fair are on sale now through Tuesday, Oct. 11. Patrons can save up to 50% by purchasing S.C.…
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Creature Comforts Brewing Co. expands distribution to Columbia
September 6, 2022
This fall, award-winning Athens, GA-based brewery launches in Columbia, with two other Southern cities soon to follow Creature Comforts Brewing Co., an Athens, Georgia-based B-Corp certified craft brewery, announced plans…
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Clemson Extension says ‘Let’s talk about the S.C. Cottage Food Law’
August 31, 2022
Revisions have been made to South Carolina’s Cottage Food Law and the Clemson Cooperative Extension Service wants to help residents who produce and sell foods from their homes learn how…
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A Laurens County Icon – Whiteford’s Celebrates 65 Years
August 29, 2022
If you’re relatively new to Laurens County, it might take a few weeks, but you’ll soon figure out that Whiteford’s of Clinton and Laurens are two of the go-to places…
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Poogan’s Southern Kitchen opening August 22 in The Beach Company’s Cardinal Crossing Community
August 17, 2022Colliers | South Carolina announces that Poogan’s Southern Kitchen will make its public debut on Monday, August 22, in the Cardinal Crossing community at 4605 Forest Drive in Forest Acres.…
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EMPLOYERS® named workers’ compensation carrier of choice by South Carolina Restaurant and Lodging Association
August 17, 2022
EMPLOYERS®, America’s small business insurance specialist®, has been named workers’ compensation carrier of choice by the South Carolina Restaurant and Lodging Association (SCRLA). Qualifying SCRLA members can now access a variety…
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Boku Kitchen and Saloon invites the public to grand opening celebration August 25
August 15, 2022
The Pan-Asian restaurant will host drink specials, tastings, and giveaways with tunes by DJ Preach Jacobs Boku Kitchen and Saloon invites the public to its grand opening celebration Thursday, August…
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Grand opening of the Player’s Club Academy
July 27, 2022LTC Hospitality Services announced today the opening of the Player’s Club Academy. The Academy is the newest expansion of the Player’s Club, a member’s only, indoor country club featuring state-of-the-art…
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Rootimentary – Now Hiring for All Positions
July 27, 2022
The Buzz recently reported on the new restaurant coming to the Public Square in Laurens. Rootimentary will be opening this fall and guests can expect something different and special. The…
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Steamers Restaurant Gets Surprise Visit from Governor McMaster
July 25, 2022
It was your typical Monday until it wasn’t at Steamers in Clinton. The AC was out (being replaced on Tuesday), Musgrove Street was closed for water line maintenance and then…
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Smoked’s bartender wins national title
July 25, 2022
Smoked is thrilled to announce that Jess Pomerantz, one of our fabulous bartenders, won the national title for Speed Rack last night in New Orleans. Speed Rack is an exclusively…
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Boondocks Fish Camp & BBQ
July 25, 2022
Savage Craft Ale Works team honored with Historic Preservation award
July 19, 2022
The team of Baumer Holdings, LLC, Hood Construction, and Studio 2LR, has been honored with the South Carolina Department of Archives and History’s Historic Preservation Honor Award for their work…
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Panera Bread announces new partnership with Children’s Trust of South Carolina
July 13, 2022
Covelli Enterprises, the largest franchisee of Panera Bread, announced a newly formed partnership with Children’s Trust of South Carolina. The 26 Panera Bread bakery-cafes owned by Covelli Enterprises in Charleston,…
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Panera Bread announces new partnership with Children’s Trust of South Carolina
July 13, 2022
Covelli Enterprises, the largest franchisee of Panera Bread, announced a newly formed partnership with Children’s Trust of South Carolina. The 26 Panera Bread bakery-cafes owned by Covelli Enterprises in Charleston,…
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Food Safety Tips for Summer Gatherings
June 20, 2022
Summer is a time for outdoor fun, picnics and cookouts. When preparing and serving food outdoors, food safety should be top of mind for everyone. Kimberly Baker, Ph.D., RD, LD,…
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City’s Food Truck Fridays series continues
June 20, 2022The City of Columbia has announced an exciting summer initiative that will feature delicious food as a way to highlight various types of cuisines that can be enjoyed in our…
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New online map shows citizens where to find fresh food in the city
June 20, 2022The City of Columbia and the Columbia Food Policy Committee created a food access GIS (geographic information system) map that lists various sites to access healthy food for their whole…
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