Methodical Coffee announces fourth coffee shop location
May 14, 2024BullStreet District in Columbia will combine the best of Methodical’s three Greenville coffee shops Methodical Coffee, based in Greenville, South Carolina announced that their fourth coffee shop will be located…
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TakoSushi’s new Forest Acres location to open May 14
May 13, 2024Restaurant showcasing Latin and Asian cuisine marks second Midlands location TakoSushi in Forest Acres, located at 4711 Forest Dr., Columbia, will officially open its doors tomorrow, Tuesday, May 14, at…
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Entrepreneur Minute – Tim Gardner, Lula Drake Wine Parlour
May 1, 2024The 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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The largest TWO MEN AND A TRUCK® franchisee group in the southeast acquires Charlotte & Rock Hill locations
April 25, 2024Gray Fox Strategic is a holding company headquartered in Columbia and Greenville, SC, that owns twenty-three franchises across five different brands. The bulk of the portfolio consists of the local…
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Budweiser Clydesdales – Road closure, detours & parking
April 25, 2024Chief Terrence Green would like to notify the Town of Lexington community that Main Street in downtown Lexington will be closed on Thursday, April 25, 2024, for the Budweiser Clydesdales.…
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Piecewise Coffee opens second location on Devine Street
April 22, 2024Columbia is about to get a new hotspot for coffee aficionados and community enthusiasts alike as Piecewise Coffee gears up to open its second location on Devine Street. The official…
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Entrepreneur Minute – George McLaughlin, Vicious Biscuit
April 16, 2024The 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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Scout Motors opens Columbia Connection Center in BullStreet District
April 9, 2024The new space will serve as a hub for community members to learn more about the company Scout Motors Inc. (“Scout Motors”), formed to craft the next generation of all-electric…
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Colliers brings Roots Integrative Medicine to Forest Park Shopping Center
March 12, 2024Colliers | South Carolina’s Danny Bonds represented Forest Park, LLC and Rox Pollard III represented Roots Integrative Medicine in the lease of ±1,600 square feet of retail space to Roots…
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Drake’s Duck In reopens Main Street Columbia location
March 11, 2024Drake’s Duck In, a long standing fixture of downtown Columbia, is preparing for their grand reopening after temporarily closing their location at 1544 Main Street for renovations. The reopening ceremony…
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Cottage and Vine moves to The Beach Company’s Cardinal Crossing
February 5, 2024Colliers | South Carolina’s Rox Pollard, Danny Bonds and John Gressette represented the landlord, The Beach Company, and Matthew Pollard represented the tenant, Cottage and Vine, in the lease of ±2,378 square feet of retail…
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Pvolve, an innovative holistic fitness studio, coming to the BullStreet District
February 1, 2024Pvolve, the omni-channel fitness company with an innovative, science-led method that pairs functional movement with proprietary equipment, will open its first South Carolina studio in May 2024 at the BullStreet District.…
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Vivid Finish And Films – Ceramic Pro Columbia
January 29, 2024Vivid Finish and Films is a locally owned car care studio in West Columbia, South Carolina. They specialize in: Ceramic coatings Paint protection film (PPF): Window tint Professional paint correction…
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54th Annual Upstate South Carolina Boat Show returns to Greenville Convention Center January 25-28
January 17, 2024Start planning for summer at the lake at the 54th Annual Upstate SC Boat Show at the Greenville Convention Center from Thursday, January 25 through Sunday, January 28, 2024. This…
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Merry Everything, a new online storefront, launches, offering an inspired shopping experience around the joy of giving
December 13, 2023Life is a gift, and local entrepreneur Jamie Prince has created Merry Everything to remind us to celebrate season of it. Prince, who also owns Flourish – a boutique public…
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Meet Chef Jason Smith at Mast Store on December 7
November 30, 2023Self-taught chef and Food Network star Jason Smith is signing his recently released cookbook, Lord Honey: Traditional Southern Recipes with a Country Bling Twist, at the Mast General Store in Downtown…
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Entrepreneur Minute – Meredith Trout, BEATS Barre Studio
November 28, 2023The 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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The Main Street District celebrates 22 years of growth and development
November 16, 2023For the 22nd year, the organization hosted an annual meeting to share the success of the district with stakeholders and community partners. The Main Street District (MSD), also known as City…
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Dollar General Announces Added Savings Just in Time for the Holidays
November 16, 2023As shoppers continue to seek value and added savings on everyday necessities and for the approaching gift-giving season, Dollar General (NYSE: DG) announced planned promotions and discounts slated to run…
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Congaree Vista Guild announced new business openings
October 10, 2023The Vista District is excited to continue its growth with the announcement of several new restaurants, coffee shops and hotels. The Dragon Room, an Asian-inspired restaurant offering food from China,…
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Entrepreneur Minute – Scott Burgess, Bierkeller
October 5, 2023The 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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BEATS Barre Studio cuts ribbon with Mayor Rickenmann on new Gervais Street studio
September 28, 2023Free classes available Oct. 2-7 as part of grand opening celebrations BEATS Barre Studio — a fun and effective body-changing workout — has cut the ribbon on its new studio…
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Colliers Report: Retail rents flatten due to new supply deliveries
August 23, 2023Commercial Real Estate Research & Forecast Report Q2 2023 Columbia Retail Market Highlights Despite net negative absorption and increasing vacancy, lease rates remained flat at $21.31 per square foot from…
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Cayce’s River Arts District selected for statewide Achievement Award
August 22, 2023At the Municipal Association of South Carolina’s 2023 Annual Meeting in July, the City of Cayce received the Annual Achievement Award for the development in the City’s Cayce River Arts…
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Entrepreneur Minute – Layla Sewell, BOPs
August 8, 2023The 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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Break Point Cola set to open its doors in Five Points
August 8, 2023A new sports store, Break Point Cola, is set to open its doors in Five Points in downtown Columbia. Located at 719 Saluda Ave, Break Point Cola is poised to…
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SC Automobile Dealers induct Scott Rizer of Walterboro to lead 2023-2024 year
July 6, 2023Scott Rizer of Cooper Chevrolet GMC, located in Walterboro, SC, has been elected President of the South Carolina Automobile Dealers Association (SCADA) for the 2023-2024 term. He was inducted on…
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Entrepreneur Minute – Brittany Koester, Azalea Coffee Bar
June 29, 2023The 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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Wingard’s Market selected for June feature in National Publication
June 21, 2023Wingard’s Market’s Backyard Nature Center and innovative gardening concepts has been selected for the June edition of Garden Center Magazine’s “Spotted” feature. Tucked inside the newly expanded Wingard’s Produce Center,…
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Steel Hands Brewing announces Summer Ambassador winner
June 6, 2023Steel Hands Brewing is excited to share a Summer Ambassador has joined the team! Steel Hands Brewing recently released a South Carolina statewide search for a creative brand Ambassador to…
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Community invited to grand opening of Red Bank Express Oil Change & Tire Engineers
June 1, 2023Local residents are invited to the new Red Bank Express Oil Change & Tire Engineers at 5449 Platt Springs Road. in Lexington for the grand opening celebration Thursday, June 8…
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Scout Motors appoints Chief Design Officer
May 30, 2023Chris Benjamin, a leading voice in automotive design, joins Scout Motors to holistically shape vehicle design and user experience Tysons, VA and Columbia, SC – Scout Motors Inc. (“Scout Motors”) announced…
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Mast General Store celebrates Land Trust Day on June 3
May 30, 2023Land trusts provide benefits to everyone living in or visiting our local communities – from beautiful scenery and wildlife habitat to fresh water, flood mitigation, and recreational opportunities. The Mast…
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Steel Hands Brewing to launch Summer Ambassador program
April 17, 2023Steel Hands Brewing’s Summer Ambassador search is officially open! Steel Hands Brewing is on the hunt for a creative brand Ambassador to spend three months creating compelling content and adventurous…
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Municipal Association of SC launches statewide e-commerce marketplace
April 4, 2023The Municipal Association of SC is partnering with its economic development technical assistance program, Main Street South Carolina, to build a statewide e-commerce marketplace. The disruptions of the COVID-19 pandemic…
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Two Columbia, SC establishments officially advance as 2023 James Beard Award finalists
March 30, 2023The James Beard Foundation announced its 2023 Restaurant and Chef Award nominees this morning during a live ceremony at the Musicians Hall of Fame & Museum in Nashville, Tennessee. And…
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Columbia uniform shop sold to new owner
March 14, 2023Sunbelt Business Brokers, a leading business brokerage firm, announced the successful sale of ScrubTrendz, Inc., a trusted medical uniform shop located at 4508 Saint Andrews Road in Columbia, to The…
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Entrepreneur Minute – Anibal Braga, Dunlop Sports
March 5, 2023The 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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All Good Books opens in Five Points
March 2, 2023Mayor Daniel Rickenmann, City Council members, Economic Development staff, All Good Books owners and staff hosted a grand opening and ribbon cutting ceremony for All Good Books on March 2…
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Enoree River Winery to host 5k to benefit Newberry Athletic Foundation
February 14, 2023Who’s ready for Spring? It’s time to get out for some exercise and run for a cause. Enoree River Winery has the perfect opportunity! Richard and Laura LaBarre, owners and…
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Harbison Crumbl Cookies opens January 27
January 24, 2023Columbia 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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Palmetto Moon invites shoppers to Gift & Gather this holiday season
November 10, 2022Palmetto Moon, a Southern lifestyle retailer, celebrates the season with a full lineup of festive events and unique experiences that inspire shoppers to connect with loved ones and make lasting…
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Mast Store to host flag retirement ceremony – November 12
October 24, 2022COLUMBIA, SC – The Original Mast Store in Valle Crucis, in conjunction with Scout Troop 109, is hosting a flag retirement ceremony on Saturday, November 12 at 10:30 a.m. The…
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Cypress Development Partners managing development of Charleston area Bojangles
September 20, 2022Cypress 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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Charleston & Foothills Amish Furniture select Brandon as agency of record
September 20, 2022Charleston Amish Furniture and Foothills Amish Furniture, the largest Amish furniture retailer in South Carolina, has named Brandon as its agency of record. The data-driven agency will lead the company’s…
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Creature Comforts Brewing Co. expands distribution to Columbia
September 6, 2022This 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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Taco Grande grand opening ceremony
August 23, 2022The City of Columbia will be hosting a grand opening and ribbon cutting ceremony for the newest business Taco Grande. Taco Grande offers a variety of homemade Mexican dishes including tacos,…
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Colliers Report: Micro-concepts of larger brands are popular
August 18, 2022Commercial Real Estate Research & Forecast Report Q2 2022 Columbia Retail Market Highlights An emerging trend is “micro-concepts” of larger brands, such as Buffalo Wild Wings. The micro-restaurant is a…
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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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Five Points Association hosts ribbon cutting for Unis Boutique
August 9, 2022The Five Points Association, along with the City of Columbia’s Economic Development Office, hosted a Grand Opening and Ribbon-Cutting for Unis Boutique, located at 631-I Harden Street (upstairs above The…
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