5 Points Social to celebrate grand opening in Columbia
August 9, 2026
5 Points Social, a new sports bar and entertainment venue in Columbia’s Five Points district, will celebrate its grand opening with a ribbon-cutting ceremony Thursday, Aug. 13. Located at 632…
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South Carolina’s Tax-Free Weekend: How Families Can Maximize Discounts & Deals for Back-to-School Shopping
August 8, 2026
By Christine Williams President, Bank of America Myrtle Beach For many families, back-to-school shopping comes at a moment when budgets are already stretched. Fortunately, a few upcoming savings opportunities can…
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Coastal Crust opens new restaurant in Columbia’s BullStreet District
August 6, 2026
South Carolina-based Coastal Crust officially opened its newest restaurant Tuesday in Columbia’s BullStreet District following a ribbon-cutting ceremony attended by city leaders and project developers. The family-owned restaurant, located at…
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Addam’s Gamecock Gear to open new store Saturday August 1
July 27, 2026
The Congaree Vista Guild has announced the ribbon-cutting and grand opening for its newest business, Addam’s Gamecock Gear, on Saturday, August 1 at 10:00 a.m. The event will take place…
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Melrose Market celebrated grand opening with ribbon cutting in Melrose Heights
July 23, 2026Columbia’s newest neighborhood gathering place officially opened its doors as Melrose Market celebrated its grand opening with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Wednesday, July 22, alongside Columbia Mayor Daniel Rickenmann, community…
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Carolina Charcuterie Company named Business of the Quarter
July 16, 2026
The Town of Irmo announce Carolina Charcuterie Company as the newest Business of the Quarter. Located in the heart of Irmo, SC at 7971 N. Woodrow Street, Suite 2, this…
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South Carolina Tax Free Weekend returns August 7 to 9
July 8, 2026
South Carolina shoppers can skip the sales tax on school supplies, computers, clothing, footwear and other back-to-school essentials during the state’s annual Tax Free Weekend, which runs Friday, Aug. 7,…
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Grand opening of Fire King Pizza on Hampton Street, Columbia
July 6, 2026
The City of Columbia’s Office of Business Opportunities will be hosting the grand opening of Fire King Pizza on Friday, July 10, 2026 at 12:00 p.m. City representatives will be in attendance. Fire King…
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Columbia approves Vista Business Improvement District, strengthening downtown partnership
June 16, 2026
Columbia City Council has approved the creation of a new Business Improvement District (BID) for The Vista, a move supporters say will provide additional resources to support economic growth, beautification,…
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Bowers Ace Hardware opening in Elgin/Pontiac
May 26, 2026
Bowers Ace Hardware is opening in the booming Elgin-Pontiac area. A Grand Opening of the new store at 118 Spears Creek Church Road in the Food Lion-anchored Pontiac Towne Center…
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Mast Store celebrates 15 years in downtown Columbia
May 19, 2026
Monday, May 25, is a red-letter day for the Mast General Store in Downtown Columbia. The day marks the company’s 15th anniversary along the capital city’s main street. To celebrate,…
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Colliers expands tenant mix at Palmetto Plaza with lease to Bougie Kids Consignment
May 14, 2026
Colliers | South Carolina’s Zach Lundberg represented the landlord, Palmetto Plaza Associates, in the lease of 2,550 square feet of retail space to Bougie Kids Consignment at Palmetto Plaza in…
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Konnichiwa restaurant coming to Cardinal Crossing in Forest Acres
April 28, 2026
Colliers | South Carolina’s Rox Pollard, Danny Bonds and John Gressette represented the landlord, The Beach Company, in the lease of ±5,807 square feet of retail space at Cardinal Crossing…
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All Good Books announces the awarding of its B-Corp Certification
April 24, 2026The independent bookstore is the first retail business in Columbia to receive the designation All Good Books announced an important milestone with the awarding of its B-Corp Certification, ahead of…
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Columbia streams art showcases local artists at former Sylvan’s Jewelry building
April 21, 2026
Twelve local artists were awarded micro-grants in fall 2025, and six completed creations will exhibit on Main Street beginning April 23, 2026 The City of Columbia’s Columbia Streams Art program is thrilled…
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Seaboard Vista breaks ground in Columbia’s Vista, blending historic preservation with modern mixed-use development
April 9, 2026On Tuesday, April 7, community leaders, preservation advocates and development partners gathered in Columbia’s Congaree Vista to celebrate the official groundbreaking of Seaboard Vista — a transformative mixed-use redevelopment that…
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Entrepreneur MInute – Scott Jones, American Floral
April 2, 2026
The Who’s on the Move, Entrepreneur Minute is an interview in support of the impact that entrepreneurs have on our communities. In this series you will see a diverse group of…
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Wingard’s Market wins #1 in the USA Today 10Best Readers’ Choice Award for best plant nursery
March 19, 2026
National publication recognizes Wingard’s Market as a top plant nursery in the United States! Wingard’s Market announced they received the most votes across the country and have been named the…
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Beacon Coffee & Cafe celebrates grand opening and ribbon cutting in Blythewood
March 17, 2026
Beacon Coffee & Cafe, a locally owned specialty coffee shop focused on quality ingredients and handcrafted food, will celebrate its Ribbon Cutting and Grand Opening on Monday, March 23, 2026,…
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Governor McMaster signs joint resolution extending alcohol server training deadline
March 12, 2026
The South Carolina Restaurant and Lodging Association (SCRLA) applauds Governor Henry McMaster for signing H. 5261, a joint resolution that extends the deadline for mandatory alcohol server training to May…
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Wingard’s Market announces dates for annual Spring Fling
March 4, 2026
Wingard’s Market, invites the community to celebrate the arrival of spring at its highly anticipated Spring Fling 2026, taking place Friday, March 13 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. and…
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Wingard’s Market nominated in USA TODAY’S Readers’ Choice Awards for Best Plant Nursery
February 19, 2026
Popular Midlands gardening center & nursery, Wingard’s Market announced it has been nominated for the USA TODAY 10BEST Readers’ Choice Awards in the category of Best Plant Nursery, a national…
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Hood Construction, Garvin Design Group celebrate Gather COLA grand opening
December 23, 2025On December 5th, Hood Construction and Garvin Design Group joined Cason Development Group, Four Oaks Property Group, and Hughes Development for the grand opening of Gather COLA. Located at the corner…
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Jersey Mike’s Subs to open in Blythewood
December 18, 2025
Jersey Mike’s Subs, known for its fresh sliced/fresh grilled subs, will open at 135 Blythewood Road in Blythewood on December 17. Franchise owners Daniel Mustian and Rodger Blake-Ward will hold a grand opening…
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Gather COLA’s grand opening celebration in Columbia’s BullStreet District
December 9, 2025
Gather COLA, an open-air food hall built for community connection, celebrated its grand opening and ribbon cutting this past weekend, officially opening its doors on Friday, December 5, 2025. Located…
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A sweet treat 107 years in the making: Mast General Store & Goetze’s Candy collaborate on candy bar
December 9, 2025
The Mast General Store announced its first collaboration with Goetze’s Candy Company – a caramelized chocolate bar! The new taste experience is right on target with its name – the Mast Store…
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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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