Publix Super Markets is coming to the BullStreet District
December 3, 2025The BullStreet District, known as the region’s largest urban redevelopment project, announced that national supermarket retailer Publix Super Markets will open its next downtown Columbia, South Carolina location in the…
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Pearce Bespoke Charlotte named official custom clothier of the South Carolina Military Veterans Hall of Fame
November 25, 2025Company designed exclusive Reda jackets for the Board of Directors and inductees Pearce Bespoke Charlotte has been selected as the Official Custom Clothier of the South Carolina Military Veterans Hall…
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Mixed-use redevelopment named “Seaboard Vista” to honor historic legacy of Congaree Vista
November 20, 2025
Partners of the notable historic adaptive reuse project in Columbia, South Carolina’s Congaree Vista announce the project to be named “Seaboard Vista.” The name honors the legacy of the Seaboard…
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GATHER COLA announces grand opening in the BullStreet District
November 11, 2025Gather COLA, Columbia’s only open-air food hall, announced its grand opening on Friday, December 5, 2025, in the heart of the BullStreet District. Located at 2191 Pickens Street, Gather GOLA…
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A taste of excellence: MICHELIN Guide announces inaugural American South selection
November 4, 20254 restaurants in South Carolina earn a MICHELIN One Star in inaugural selection The MICHELIN Guide announced the inaugural selection for the American South, and it features 10 One MICHELIN…
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Columbia celebrates grand opening of Lips by U Lab
October 20, 2025
Mayor Daniel Rickenmann, Columbia City Council members, and representatives from the City of Columbia Economic Development joined local entrepreneur Tasha Feaster Jones Monday for the grand opening of Lips by…
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Beautiful Windows Elgin
October 14, 2025
Whether you’re a homeowner, interior designer, or passionate sewing enthusiast, Beautiful Windows Elgin offers personalized guidance and premium fabrics curated with care. Explore our online shop to discover timeless textiles,…
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Gather Cola announces full vendor lineup and what to expect
October 14, 2025
Gather COLA, located at 2191 Pickens Street in Columbia’s BullStreet District, is proud to announce that the full food, beverage, and retail lineup is complete ahead of its late Fall…
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Astral Development’s plans progress to develop a mixed-use multi-family project at the intersections of Bull Street and Elmwood Avenue in Columbia, S.C.
October 13, 2025
Astral Development and Steady Capital’s plans progress to develop a 483,106 square-foot mixed-use multi-family project set to transform one of Columbia, South Carolina’s most visible downtown intersections at the corner…
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Colliers Report: South Carolina Retail Market Q2 2025
October 9, 2025
Colliers | South Carolina Market Report Retail market shows signs of easing after breakneck pace Market Highlights After several years of robust demand and consistently low vacancy, retail markets across…
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Columbia Craft closes taproom, continues statewide distribution
October 8, 2025
Columbia Craft Brewing Company has announced the immediate closure of its taproom on Green Street, marking the end of an era for one of the city’s popular gathering spots. In…
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NAI Columbia’s Cam Kreps, Bobby Balboni, CCIM, and Patrick Palmer, CCIM execute sale of historic Vista site, formerly home to Whit-Ash Furnishings
September 29, 2025NAI Columbia announced the successful facilitation of the sale of the historic Vista property formerly occupied by Whit-Ash Furnishings to local developer, Todd Avant . The 1.3-acre site, encompassing nearly…
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Jim Hudson Automotive Group purchases land in Chapin for Ford dealership
September 24, 2025
Colliers | South Carolina’s Grayson Greiner represented Jim Hudson Automotive Group in the purchase of two parcels totaling 15.41 acres at 715-725 Columbia Avenue in Chapin for $4,525,000. The automotive…
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Colliers brokers the sale of an 8,285-square-foot retail building in downtown Lexington to local cards and collectibles retailer
September 18, 2025
Grayson Greiner of Colliers | South Carolina brokered the sale of an approximately 8,285-square-foot retail and office building at 607 Columbia Avenue near downtown Lexington. Colliers represented the buyer, Palmetto…
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Melrose Market, a new concept from local restaurateur, announced for Melrose Heights retail center
August 15, 2025
Led by industry veteran Chad Elsey, the American brasserie is planned to open in 2026 Columbia’s hospitality scene is set to welcome a fresh concept with the announcement of Melrose…
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Sylvan’s Jewelers announces new offerings at Vista location in historic move
August 4, 2025
After over 100 years on Main Street, the jeweler will move to the historic South Carolina Railroad Depot building at 740 Gervais Street in the Vista Sylvan’s Jewelers is excited…
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Forged Physical Therapy celebrates grand opening at new Columbia location
July 31, 2025
The City of Columbia welcomes the grand opening of Forged Physical Therapy’s newly expanded clinic at 1150 Bower Parkway, Suite F8. The ribbon-cutting celebration will take place on Tuesday, August…
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Colliers brings historic 911 Lady Street to full occupancy
July 29, 2025
Mary Winter Teaster and Sydney Lanham of Colliers | South Carolina represented the landlord, Rosie Craig, CEO of R. MacFarlane Craig Historic Properties, in the leasing of 911 Lady Street…
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Colliers represents McIntosh Cottage Antiques in purchase of Columbia warehouse
July 23, 2025
Mary Winter Teaster and Sydney Lanham of Colliers | South Carolina represented McIntosh Cottage Antiques in the purchase of a 10,000-square-foot warehouse in Columbia. McIntosh Cottage Antiques was founded in…
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Colliers represents the seller and buyer in sale of office building in Old Shandon neighborhood for the new location of Brandon Davidson Interiors
July 16, 2025
Colliers | South Carolina’s Mary Winter Teaster and Sydney Lanham represented the seller (2725 Cypress Holdings LLC) and buyer (Brandon Davidson Interiors) in the sale of 2725 Cypress Street, a…
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Local coffee shop, Lazy Daisy Coffee Co., opens in Forest Acres, SC
July 10, 2025
Lazy Daisy Coffee Co., a new locally-owned coffee shop in Forest Acres, announced its grand opening on Monday, July 21, in the heart of Cardinal Crossing. Located at 4615 Forest…
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Above & Beyond Tattoo Studio opens on Devine Street
July 9, 2025
A new creative business is adding energy to Columbia’s Devine Street with the grand opening of Above & Beyond Tattoo Studio, located at 2321 Devine St., Suites B and C,…
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Mountain High Outfitters opens in Columbiana Centre
July 7, 2025
Birmingham, Alabama based Mountain High Outfitters has officially opened in the great state of South Carolina. Their first location has opened inside the Columbiana Centre in Columbia SC. The official…
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Mast Store gifts local land trusts
July 7, 2025
Mast General Store sent checks totaling more than $70,000 to a group of land trusts across its four-state region to conclude its Land Trust Day celebration. Each of the family-…
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Dessert for Everyone: 16 Handles opens frozen yogurt and soft serve shop in Columbia
June 19, 2025
Local Couple to Debut Popular Dessert Brand, Grand Opening Event on June 28 with Free Froyo and Other Incentives 16 Handles, the beloved New York City self-serve frozen yogurt brand known…
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Mattress Outlet of Camden celebrates 3 years of service in Kershaw County
June 10, 2025
Mattress Outlet of Camden celebrates its 3-year anniversary serving the Camden community with budget-friendly, brand-name mattresses and unmatched small-town service. Since opening in 2022, Mattress Outlet of Camden has become…
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Five Points Nails and Spa celebrates grand opening
May 28, 2025
Mayor Rickenmann, City Officials, and Local Leaders to Attend Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony The City of Columbia is set to welcome a fresh addition to the local business community with the grand…
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First Tenant at Richland Mall announced
May 15, 2025The City of Forest Acres and Southeastern Development announced that Kroger is the first official tenant of the landmark redevelopment at the former Richland Mall site. The new development, yet…
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Richland Library Main’s café space is now home to Curiosity Coffee Bar
May 5, 2025
Richland Library announced the official opening of Curiosity Coffee Bar at Richland Library Main (1431 Assembly St.), where books and brews now go hand in hand in the newly activated…
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Bodyworks Technologies celebrates grand opening in Columbia
April 30, 2025Bodyworks Technologies, LLC will celebrate its grand opening on Friday, May 2, at 11:00 a.m. at 919 True Street, Suite E-4, in Columbia. The event is hosted by the City…
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Soda City Market has been named the #1 Farmers Market in the country by USA Today’s 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards
April 23, 2025
Our community’s favorite farmers market is now the nation’s top farmers market! Soda City Market has been named the #1 Farmers Market in the country by USA Today’s 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards.…
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Cola Stacks celebrates grand opening on Devine Street
April 17, 2025
Columbia’s local jewelry brand, Cola Stacks, is celebrating a major milestone with the grand opening of its first brick-and-mortar store on Thursday, April 24 at 11:00 a.m. The event will…
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Monkee’s of Columbia welcomes new owner Morgan Chapman to Devine Street
April 9, 2025
Monkee’s of Columbia announced a new chapter with the arrival of owner Morgan Chapman, who was officially welcomed to the Devine Street business community, April 9, 2025. The event was…
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CVS Health commits $100,000 to Congressional Medal of Honor Society’s HonorCare Program
April 1, 2025
CVS Health® is stepping forward as a founding sponsor of the Congressional Medal of Honor Society’s (CMOHS) HonorCare Program—a newly defined health program designed to safeguard the well-being of the…
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Publix Super Market announces grand opening of Market at Spears Creek in Columbia
April 1, 2025
Publix Super Market announced the grand opening of its new location at the Market at Spears Creek, located at 185 Earth Rd. The store will officially open its doors to…
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Peak Drift Brewing Company announces the launch of Yacht Rock White Ale
March 31, 2025
Peak Drift Brewing Company, an innovative craft beverage company based in Columbia, SC, captures life’s peak experiences with high-quality craft beer, hard seltzers, and non-alcoholic beverages inspired by the Southeast’s…
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Mast Store rallies support for local agency
March 27, 2025
They say, “Friends are the family you choose.” This month, the Columbia Mast General Store staff has chosen to support the Gills Creek Watershed Association for the important work it…
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Cuddles & Carriages announces grand opening in Evans, Georgia
March 19, 2025
Cuddles & Carriages, a new baby, toddler, and children’s clothing store, announced its grand opening ceremony on Saturday, March 22, 2025, at 11:00 AM. Located in Evans at 400 Town…
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Cuddles & Carriages announces grand opening in Evans, Georgia
March 18, 2025
Cuddles & Carriages, a new baby, toddler, and children’s clothing store, announced its grand opening ceremony on Saturday, March 22, 2025, at 11:00 AM. Located in Evans at 400 Town…
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Mast General Store Passport now available
March 18, 2025
All roads lead to the Mast Store, and now you can document your journey with the Mast Store Passport. Many guests at the Mast Store remark that walking over the…
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Big Dave’s Cheesesteaks grand opening is on March 8
March 6, 2025
Big Dave’s Cheesesteaks will be hosting their upcoming grand opening of their Columbia location on Saturday, March 8 at 12:00 p.m. at 942-B Harden Street. Franchise owner Marc Brown is a respected…
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Ribbon cutting for PowerHouse Cycle and Fitness
February 25, 2025
PowerHouse Cycle and Fitness will be hosting their upcoming grand opening on Saturday, March 1 at 10:00 a.m. at their new location at 2418 Devine Street. They will be hosting…
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Ribbon cutting set for Cline’s Salon February 27
February 20, 2025
The Congaree Vista Guild has announced the ribbon-cutting and new location opening for Cline’s Salon on Thursday, February 27 at 2:00 p.m. at 804 Lady Street. This salon is celebrating…
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A sweet opportunity to feed neighbors at Mast General Store
February 11, 2025
Mast General Store’s Be a Sweetheart campaign has provided neighbors in need with healthy meals for 22 years, but few winters in the past two decades have seen a greater…
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Canal Coffee Co. opens new location in Lexington
January 30, 2025
Canal Coffee Co., a family-owned, Carolina-based drive-thru coffee shop, announced the opening of its fourth South Carolina location at 510 Columbia Ave., near downtown Lexington. Current S.C. locations include a…
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Mast General Store hosts a RoundUp to support the Arts on January 24-26
January 22, 2025
Dolly Parton’s birthday is January 19, and she is 79 years young! Mast General Store is celebrating Dolly’s birthday and her legacy of support for many different causes with a…
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Entrepreneur Minute – Jon Sears, No Name Deli
January 16, 2025
The Who’s on the Move, Entrepreneur Minute is an interview in support of the undeniable impact that entrepreneurs have on our communities. In this series you will see a diverse group…
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Mast General Store announces Mountain Strong contributions
January 9, 2025
Shortly after the floodwaters from Helene began to recede, the Mast General Store started selling Mountain Strong shirts and stickers with part of the proceeds making a donation toward Helene…
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Chapin Commercial Construction completes state-of-the-art facility for Aquarius Spa and Salon in Chapin
December 16, 2024
Chapin Commercial Construction announces the completion of the new Aquarius Spa and Salon at 113 Virginia St. in Chapin, South Carolina. Owners Marie and Joe Keeton, the wife-and-husband duo that…
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Grand re-opening and ribbon cutting for Papa Jazz Record Shoppe
December 10, 2024
The City of Columbia celebrated the grand re-opening of Papa Jazz Record Shoppe today, (December 10), a fixture of the Five Points community since 1982. Owned by Tim Smith, the…
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