Lowes Foods seeking additional local product vendors
August 3, 2022
Vendor Digital Summit to Take Place September 28 Lowes Foods, a Carolinas based grocer with more than 80 stores in North and South Carolina, has a strong history of supporting…
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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New Spectrum store now open on Two Notch Road in Columbia
December 8, 2021
Store Features the Latest Devices and Accessories for Spectrum Mobile™ Charter Communications, Inc. announced the opening of a new Spectrum Store in Columbia. The Spectrum store gives consumers in the…
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Gong Cha & Kremo Ice Cream celebrate grand opening in the Five Points
November 15, 2021National Chains Gong Cha and Kremo Ice Cream Open in the Five Points District! Gong Cha and Kremo, located at 701-B Santee Avenue, hosted their official Grand Opening in Five…
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Team behind Charleston’s award-winning Prohibition takes over shuttered main street Public House, plans “Miracle on Main” Christmas pop-up
November 15, 2021
Beloved Christmas Pop-Up Cocktail Bar Miracle beginning Nov. 22nd Charleston’s award-winning cocktail bar and restaurant Prohibition is coming to town and taking over the Main Street Public House location at…
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City Center Partnership Annual Meeting 2021
November 9, 2021City Center Partnership Recap of 2021 from Matt Kennell, president and CEO of City Center Partnership: City Center Partnership is grateful for long-term support and revitalization of the Main Street…
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Club Champion fitting studio now open in Columbia
November 1, 2021
Nation’s #1 Club Fitter Offers Over 50,000 Head & Shaft Combinations Custom golf club fitter Club Champion announces the opening of its new fitting studio, located at 106 Percival Road,…
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Entrepreneur Minute – Wally Steinhauser and Delores Wingard Steinhauser, Wingard’s Market
October 28, 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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Walmart selects Spartanburg County for new, high-tech grocery distribution center
October 19, 2021
$450 million investment will create more than 400 new jobs Walmart has announced plans to build a new, high-tech distribution center for fresh and frozen groceries in Spartanburg County, South Carolina.…
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Sanctuary Food Hall seeks local food and beverage vendors in the Columbia region
October 18, 2021Sanctuary Food Hall, a new food and beverage concept slated to locate in the historic Chapel of Hope building in the BullStreet District in downtown Columbia, South Carolina, is seeking…
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Muralist Erbriyon Barrett paints Five Points
October 6, 2021
Bang Back Pinball Lounge Gets a Mural on the Alleyway Between Them and Gibson’s African American Artist, Erbriyon Barrett has been commissioned by UofSC’s School of Visual Art and Design…
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Entrepreneur Minute – Kristian Niemi, Restaurateur
October 4, 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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The Home Depot expands supply chain operations across South Carolina
September 27, 2021
Combined expansion will create nearly 100 new jobs The Home Depot, Inc., a world-leading home improvement retailer, announced plans to expand operations throughout South Carolina. The company is growing its…
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Goodwill opens new store in Chapin, SC on October 6th
September 21, 2021
On Wednesday, October 6, at 9:00 AM, Goodwill Industries of Upstate/Midlands South Carolina (GIUMSC) will open its new location at 524 Columbia Avenue in Chapin, South Carolina. This is Goodwill’s…
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Midlands Fall Plant and Flower Festival returns
September 17, 2021Mark your calendars for this year’s Fall Plant and Flower Festival at the South Carolina State Farmers Market on October 8-10, 2021. Visitors can shop for a variety of home,…
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Colliers Report: Retail market healthier than pre-pandemic
September 16, 2021
Commercial Real Estate Research & Forecast Report Q2 2021 South Carolina Retail Market Highlights During the second quarter of 2021, the vacancy rate dropped to 5.73% which is approaching the…
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Mast Store celebrates Friends Day September 11, donates 10% of sales to Palmetto Conservation Foundation
September 7, 2021
The Mast Store celebrates Friends Day on Saturday, September 11, 2021, by choosing a nonprofit partner to promote during this important day. This year, Mast is pleased to count the Palmetto Conservation…
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Lowes Foods announces a newly remodeled store in Columbia
August 31, 2021
The store is located at Sandhill Village will have a Grand Opening on 9/2 at 5pm After extensive renovations, a former BI-LO location will complete its transition to a Lowes…
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AllSouth Federal Credit Union to open new branch in Orangeburg County in fall 2021
August 17, 2021
AllSouth Federal Credit Union will open a new full-service branch located at 1588 St. Matthews Road in Orangeburg County in fall 2021. The new location was designed by Design Initiative…
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Panera Bread locations in South Carolina to host hiring event Aug 5th
August 3, 2021
JUST WALK IN! HIRING ALL SHIFTS / ALL POSITIONS! Company is hiring Restaurant Managers, Overnight Bakers, Catering Coordinators and Hourly Associates. Apply in person and get a FREE bakery treat and…
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Market Wagon opens in the Midlands and changes the way people buy local food
July 15, 2021
Market Wagon announced the launch of its online farmers market and delivery service in the Midlands. Consumers now have more ways to order from their favorite local farms and artisanal…
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Avoid these common mistakes on alcohol beverage license applications
June 24, 2021
Each year, the South Carolina Department of Revenue (SCDOR) handles thousands of applications for various types of alcohol beverage licenses (ABL) and permits. Mistakes or omissions can cause applications to…
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Local Distillery launches new product
June 17, 2021
Leesville’s Hollow Creek Distillery begins production of an original recipe wheated whiskey Nearly three months after the introduction of Low Water Vodka, Hollow Creek Distillery is launching another new product…
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Jack Brown’s Beer & Burger Joint coming to Five Points
June 10, 2021
Jack Brown’s Beer & Burger Joint recently announced plans to open its first South Carolina location at 711 Harden St. in Five Points. Mike Edwards of Wilson Kibler represented the…
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Sheppard’s Glass Service opens new Chapin location
June 2, 2021Sheppard’s Glass Service has opened a new full service (auto, commercial, and residential glass) location in Chapin, SC at 855 Chapin Road. Their original location in West Columbia on Platt Springs…
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Mast Store hosts Land Trust Day on June 5
May 31, 2021
On Saturday, June 5, the Mast Stores in Columbia will welcome Congaree Land Trust (CLT) to the store in celebration of Land Trust Day. Volunteers will answer questions about CLT…
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Mast Store celebrates 10 years in the real southern hot spot
May 25, 2021The heart of any city is its downtown, where restaurants, boutiques, lawyers, hair salons, theaters, and many more enjoy the bustling hum of commerce. On May 25, 2011, Main Street…
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Fit Columbia celebrates 10 years in business
May 24, 2021
Public is invited to anniversary celebration and grand reopening party at their new location in Five Points. Fit Columbia celebrates their 10-year anniversary and grand re-opening in their new space…
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Altitude Trampoline Park opens flagship location in Columbia
April 5, 2021
GRAND OPENING ON APRIL 10 South Carolina is welcoming its first Altitude Trampoline Park in Columbia this Spring Break. The premier trampoline park is celebrating its grand opening on Saturday,…
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Women’s clothing shop on Devine Street is now “Slate”
April 1, 2021
Copper Penny Columbia, a destination for women’s wear at 2702 Devine Street, will be known as “Slate” beginning April 1, 2021. Mollie Hobbs opened her high-end clothing shop in 2013.…
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Art of Conversation: Mentally Stimulating Game Night
February 14, 2021Prime & Prim Studio of the Arts will be hosting a mind-stimulating game night on March 20, 2021 at the Landing Event Center. Festivities begin at 7:30 PM and conclude…
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Colliers Report: Retailers adapting business operations to accommodate consumer needs
February 11, 2021
Research & Forecast Report Q4-2020 COLUMBIA | RETAIL Key Takeaways Since many people worked from home throughout the pandemic, suburban retail shops outperformed urban spaces last year due to the…
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New Dunkin’ store comes to Garners Ferry Rd. in Columbia
February 4, 2021
People who live, work and travel through Columbia can now experience Dunkin’s store of the future. Dunkin’ will open its new restaurant at 7338 Garners Ferry Road on Thursday, February 11 featuring the brand’s next generation design, with a modern atmosphere and innovative technologies. To celebrate, the…
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Central Bark opens its first Doggy Day Care in West Columbia, SC
January 25, 2021
Husband and wife team and local residents introduce Central Bark’s unique approach to doggy day care and enrichment to West Columbia and surrounding communities Central Bark, the doggy day care industry…
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Smoked is scheduled to open this Fall
January 4, 2021
It’s officially in the works! Smoked will soon be Columbia’s newest restaurant and microbrewery at 1643 Main Street. Scott Middleton’s latest project in the 1600 block of Main Street plans…
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