Metropolis Salon opens in the Vista district
August 2, 2022The City of Columbia, in partnership with the Vista Guild, hosted a grand opening and ribbon cutting ceremony for the newest business in the Vista district, Metropolis Salon. Metropolis has…
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1801 Venture Club announced as presenting sponsor of Gamecock Central Kickoff event
August 2, 2022
Steel Hands Brewing in partnership with Gamecock Central is pleased to announce the 1801 Venture Club as its presenting sponsor for the 2nd Annual Gamecock Central Kickoff Party to be…
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Shop Local During SC’s Sales Tax Holiday – August 5-7
August 2, 2022
South Carolina’s annual Sales Tax Holiday is scheduled for this coming weekend, August 5-7. During the annual Sales Tax Holiday, a variety of purchases are exempt from the state’s 6% Sales Tax and…
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Laila’s Place – Clinton’s Ice Cream Parlor to Open August 5
August 1, 2022
Scooping Ice Cream and Southern Hospitality Laila’s Place in Clinton, not to be confused with the Newberry location, is scheduled to open at noon on Friday, August 5 and you…
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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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Tipsy Gypsy Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting
July 6, 2022
Tipsy Gypsy, or TG Consignment Boutique, opened in Clinton last Friday and today they were welcomed to the community with the official ribbon cutting ceremony and grand opening with the…
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Charleston-born Palmetto Moon marks 20 years of growth
July 2, 2022
Southern Lifestyle Retailer Invites Hometown Shoppers to “Rediscover Palmetto Moon” With In-Store Celebrations of New Brands, Local Makers Palmetto Moon, a Southern lifestyle retailer born in Charleston, is proud to…
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Tipsy Gypsy is Coming to Clinton
June 27, 2022
Like the name, the Tipsy Gypsy, or TG Consignment Boutique, is not your ordinary consignment shop. The store located at 105 E. Main Street in downtown Clinton (previously home to…
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REI Co-op to open store in Mount Pleasant in fall 2022
June 6, 2022
Specialty outdoor retailer REI Co-op will open a new store in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina in fall 2022. The location will offer a wide assortment of apparel, gear and expertise for camping, cycling, running,…
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The Turning Pointe relocates to Five Points
May 26, 2022The City of Columbia proudly welcomed The Turning Pointe, a retailer of premium dancewear and accessories to their newly established location in Five Points. The 35-year-old legacy establishment is relocating…
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Tapestry Celebrates a New Era with Ribbon Cutting and Bubbles
May 23, 2022
Tapestry boutique celebrated in fashion last week with a ribbon cutting and open house. The event drew large crowds of loyal shoppers and many former workers to celebrate the passing…
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An Icon of Fashion in Clinton Will Continue Under New Ownership
May 14, 2022
Tapestry boutique clothing store in Clinton has been keeping the ladies of Laurens County in fine fashion for almost 36 years. Having stood the test of time, surviving, and thriving…
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Entrepreneur Minute – Greg Middleton, Peak Drift Brewing
May 10, 2022
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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FPA hosts ribbon-cutting for Botánica de Santee
May 4, 2022
Navy Veteran and Connecticut Native Opens Latinx-Inspired Boutique in Five Points The Five Points Association, along with the City of Columbia’s Economic Development Office and Office of Business Opportunities, hosted…
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FuruSato Bento opens in Five Points
April 27, 2022Kazuhiro Sato, owner of FuruSato Bento, Mayor Daniel Rickenmann and Five Points Association representatives attended the ribbon cutting ceremony for FuruSato Bento on April 26 at 1:30 p.m. The Japanese…
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Antique Junction planning May 14 grand opening celebration
April 26, 2022
Antique Junction will be holding a grand opening celebration next month featuring food trucks, makers and sweet treat vendors. Antique Junction is located at 18 Piedmont Highway just near the…
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Coffee Roost to Close Effective April 30th
April 20, 2022
The Coffee Roost owners announced Wednesday evening that they would be closing the shop permanently on April 30th. News of the closing came as a surprise to many who have…
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Sunbelt Business Brokers of the Carolinas announces sale of Woodley’s Garden Centers
April 18, 2022
Sunbelt Business Brokers announces the sale of Woodley’s Garden Center, with locations in Irmo and Northeast Columbia, to B.B. Barns, Inc, based in Asheville, North Carolina. The company’s former owners,…
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The Basket Case Easter Sale – Saturday, April 16
April 13, 2022
The Basket Case gift company will hold its first sale this Saturday from 10 AM – 6 PM at their gift barn location in Clinton (973 Old Milton Road in…
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Craft Fair Saturday – Vestibule Coffee & Tea in Clinton
April 6, 2022
Vestibule Coffee & Tea in Clinton will be hosting a Spring Craft Fair this Saturday from 8:00-2:00. Many local vendors will be onsite with great finds including: handmade jewelry art,…
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Bourbon & Bubbles Ribbon Cutting and Business After Hours -Thursday April 7
April 4, 2022
Bourbon & Bubbles in Clinton has settled into their new expansive space at 927-C S. Broad Street (in the Food Lion shopping center) so it’s time for the celebratory ribbon…
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City of Clinton Easter Scavenger Hunt
April 4, 2022
Easter is almost here and Clinton merchants are bringing a new “egg hunt” to the list of local events. The downtown businesses have decorated their windows with Easter bunnies. Bring…
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Food Truck Monday is Back – April 4th
March 31, 2022
Clinton’s first Food Truck Monday was a big hit. If you missed it you have another opportunity on Monday, April 4th. “I am excited to see food truck Monday another…
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Main Street Bake Shoppe in Clinton is Hiring!
March 30, 2022
A staple in downtown Clinton, Main Street Bake Shoppe, is hiring! They have immediate openings for full-time and part-time bakery assistants in the Clinton Bake Shoppe location. Job duties for…
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Master Gardeners Annual Plant Sale Announced
March 23, 2022
Spring is in the air so it’s time for the Laurens County Master Gardeners Annual Plant Sale. If you are thinking about refreshing your flower beds or maybe even creating…
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Antique Junction bringing unique experience to Upstate
March 16, 2022
PIEDMONT, S.C. – A store that specializes in reclaiming the past is helping bring new life to a historic Piedmont landmark. Antique Junction will be opening on Saturday, April 2,…
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Finally Friday in Laurens is Back
March 16, 2022
If you enjoyed Finally Fridays in downtown Laurens last year you will be glad to know that Finally Friday is finally back. The 2022 Finally Fridays schedule will kick off…
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The Junkyard coming to BridgeWay Station
March 14, 2022
Hughes Investments, Inc. is excited to welcome The Junkyard to BridgeWay Station. The Junkyard is uniquely positioned to offer the best group fitness classes in BridgeWay and beyond, as they…
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Bourbon & Bubbles Boutique Bottle Shop Reopens in New Location
March 9, 2022
Bourbon & Bubbles in Clinton has reopened in their new expanded space at 927-C S. Broad Street (in the Food Lion shopping center) as of March 9th. More than just…
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Bourbon & Bubbles Relocating and Reopening March 9th
March 2, 2022
Bourbon & Bubbles in Clinton will be closed on Monday and Tuesday, March 7 & 8 as they relocate to their new expanded space at 927-C S. Broad Street (in…
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Lush Acres Market Expanding Product Line – Pork Now Available
March 2, 2022
Lush Acres Market in Clinton recently they were upgrading their market with new coolers to allow them to provide more fresh produce and other products. The expansion also includes their…
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Food Truck Monday Coming to Clinton
February 28, 2022
The City of Clinton announced a new initiative coming to downtown. Food Truck Monday will launch on Monday, March 7th. The food truck will be located in the West Main…
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South Carolina Restaurant and Lodging Association names new Board Chairman
February 22, 2022
The South Carolina Restaurant and Lodging Association (SCRLA) recently named Michael Frits, General Manager of the DoubleTree Resort by Hilton Myrtle Beach Oceanfront, as its new Board Chairman. Frits succeeds…
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Entrepreneur Minute – Anthony Walker, Southpaw Cigarbox Guitars
February 15, 2022
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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Shop and Dine with Your Valentine in Clinton
February 9, 2022
Who says you have to wait for Valentine’s Day to celebrate?! Get your Valentine just what they want as you shop and dine in downtown Clinton on Thursday, February 10th.…
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Google ratings reveal top 20 pizzerias in South Carolina
February 9, 2022
To celebrate National Pizza Day, list highlights best reviewed restaurants across the state With all of the change we’ve experienced over the past couple of years, one thing remains constant:…
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Tommy’s Express Car Wash announces grand opening
February 9, 2022
Tommy’s Express Car Wash is pleased to announce the GRAND OPENING of a new express car wash facility at 4700 Devine Street in Columbia. The Grand Opening Celebration begins Thursday,…
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Sweethearts give the gift of hearty food
February 8, 2022
This February 12 & 13, a sweet gift for your sweetheart will also benefit the good works of Harvest Hope. For each pound of candy purchased on these two days,…
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Basket Case Customized Gifts is Expanding – Open House February 12th
February 7, 2022
We first introduced our readers to the Basket Case last year and already they are expanding. Initially the customized gift basket business was “out of the home,” but community response…
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Lush Acres Market Expanding Product Line
January 31, 2022
The newly opened market, Lush Acres in Clinton, is already expanding. They announced recently that they are upgrading their market with new coolers to allow them to provide more fresh…
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Walmart hosting local hiring events through February
January 26, 2022
Weekly events provide opportunities for local job seekers WHAT: Walmart is hosting on-the-spot interviews at hiring events in the Hilton Head/Beaufort/Savannah area every Thursday through the end of February. The…
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The Strudel Shop to host grand opening and ribbon cutting ceremony
January 24, 2022The City of Columbia announced that The Strudel Shop will open in the Main Street District with a Grand Opening Ceremony to be held on Thursday, January 27 at 12…
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Axe Craft Depot Coming to Clinton
January 23, 2022
The art of axe throwing began to gain popularity in 2006 as a backyard sport and expanded into something much bigger including competitive league play. So just what is ax…
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Publico Kitchen and Tap coming to the BullStreet District
January 10, 2022
Publico Kitchen and Tap, a popular Latin-Asian influenced restaurant, will open its second Columbia location in the BullStreet District’s historic Ensor Building in Spring 2022. Mike Duganier, owner of Publico…
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Entrepreneur Minute – Frank Cason, Cason Development Group
January 6, 2022
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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Top Stories of 2021 in Laurens County
January 3, 2022
2021 is now in the rear-view mirror but it’s worth taking a moment to reflect on some of the good things that happened in Laurens County last year (or at…
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Entrepreneur Minute – Erica James, The Booty Shop
December 21, 2021
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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Vista beautification projects near completion
December 14, 2021
Vista Improvement Projects Nearing Completion New Businesses Opening in Area New development is occurring in the Congaree Vista with improvement projects nearing completion and new businesses opening soon. The Park Street…
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Entrepreneur Minute – Paul Ryll, Oscar Mike Mobile Appraisals + Parsley & Mint
December 14, 2021
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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Overstock Outlet Celebrates Grand Opening
December 10, 2021
Laurens County Chamber held the celebratory, grand opening ribbon cutting for Overstock Outlet SC in Clinton on Friday morning. The Chamber team was joined by Clinton Mayor Bob McLean, City…
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