Piggly Wiggly® independent store owners purchase two stores from Southeastern Grocers
December 21, 2020
Two Independent Piggly Wiggly® store owners, with the support of C&S Wholesale Grocers, Inc. announced that they have entered into a definitive agreement with Southeastern Grocers, Inc. (SEG) to acquire one BI-LO…
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Lander University, College of Charleston publish results of COVID-19 restaurant survey in top tier academic journal
December 14, 2020
At the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic earlier this year, many of our state’s scientists, government officials and businesses came together to search for answers to how day-to-day life should…
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Belk investing in upgrades at Richland County distribution center
December 10, 2020
Belk, the nation’s largest private department store chain, will invest $2.5 million over the next five years to make improvements to its distribution center in Richland County. Belk plans to…
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South Carolina Restaurant and Lodging Association to host 12th Annual Restaurant Week South Carolina with a twist
December 8, 2020
With the hope that 2021 will be a year of recovery for local restaurants, get your taste buds ready and bring your appetites as Restaurant Week South Carolina makes its…
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Something DELI-cious is coming to Parkland Plaza in Cayce
December 7, 2020
East Bay Deli, known for its New York-style deli offerings, announced today it is opening a new location in Parkland Plaza at the corner of Knox Abbott Drive and State…
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Community champions raise awareness to support locally owned businesses in Columbia
November 24, 2020
In a season normally overflowing with an abundance of tree lightings, special shopping events, and holiday markets the ongoing impacts of COVID-19 continue to weigh heavily on our local small…
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Holiday Season at the State Farmers Market – Nov 29
November 19, 2020
Shop for a Christmas tree, browse holiday décor, snap a photo in front of a holiday tractor and sleigh, and buy some seasonal Certified SC Grown produce as the South…
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UofSC announces upcoming Apple authorized campus store
November 17, 2020
The University of South Carolina announced a partnership with Apple Inc. to open an Apple Authorized Campus Store (AACS) in early 2021 in the heart of the Columbia. This store…
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New Spectrum store now open on Harden Street in Columbia
November 17, 2020
Store Will Serve Customers While Adhering to Health and Safety Guidelines Charter Communications, Inc. announced today the opening of a new Spectrum Store in Columbia. The Spectrum store gives consumers…
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Community Spotlight – Rocky Menge, Palmetto Wine Sellers
November 5, 2020
Rocky Menge, the Founder of Palmetto Wine Sellers, has been a wine lover for many years. After ending a 30+ year career in the securities business, he decided to turn…
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What’s Happening Around the Main Street District in November
November 3, 2020City Center Partnership’s 19th Annual Celebration is Going to be Virtual this Year! Please join us on Monday, November 16 at 4:00 pm. Please RSVP by Thursday, November 12 by…
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Just Say Something is throwing a Holiday Bazaar
November 2, 2020
Just Say Something is doing things a bit differently this fall! We would normally be having our Bucks for Shucks Oyster Roast fundraiser, but safety is our top priority for…
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Columbia SC Visitors Center launches online store
October 27, 2020
The Columbia SC Visitors Center, located at the corner of Gervais and Lincoln Streets and operated by Experience Columbia SC, officially launches an online store today. Merchandise available for purchase…
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Regal Lounge shows support for First Responders in honor of National First Responders Day
October 19, 2020Regal Lounge is honoring first responders the entire month of October by awarding free “Regal Gold Packages” each week and with a special gift card for all First Responders who…
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Basecamp Fitness adding location in Columbia
October 12, 2020
The Carolinas are about to get HIIT. Basecamp Fitness, the hot new boutique fitness franchise with a unique brand of high-intensity interval training (HIIT)-based workouts, has expanded its nationwide footprint with…
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AO-The Space Day Spa & Salon now open at Verdae in Greenville
October 6, 2020
The newest tenant to open on the ground floor of NHE Inc’s headquarters building at 325 Rocky Slope Road at Legacy Square in the Verdae community is AO-The Space, a…
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Uptown On Main
October 4, 2020
Welcome to Uptown On Main! We have been a staple of downtown Cola since 2008. We are so excited to have you at our store! Come check out our unique…
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Gov. Henry McMaster lifts restaurant occupancy limits statewide
October 2, 2020
Gov. Henry McMaster today issued Executive Order 2020-63, which lifts all occupancy limitations in restaurants throughout South Carolina, effective immediately. Previously, South Carolina’s restaurants were operating at 50% capacity. Now, they…
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What’s Happening Around the Main Street District in October
October 1, 2020Congratulations Hotel Trundle & Boudreaux on Receiving the South Carolina Historic Preservation’s Honor Award The combination of the boutique Hotel Trundle and BOUDREAUX’s architectural studio was recently recognized by South Carolina…
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Big Lots to celebrate Columbia store grand re-opening
October 1, 2020
New Store Format Provides Fun and Engaging Shopping Experience During Its Grand Opening Week October 10-October 17 Big Lots announces the grand opening of its newly remodeled store in Columbia, South Carolina…
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Palmetto Wine Sellers
September 30, 2020
A unique wine buying experience that gives you the opportunity to taste wine before you buy it. We specially curate hard to fine wines from around the world.
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Community Spotlight – Sean Powers, The Front Coffee & Tap
September 28, 2020
The Front Coffee & Tap officially opened in Columbia on May 11, 2020 right in the middle of the pandemic. They serve coffee, tea, beer, and wine, as well as…
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Congratulations Main Street District!
September 25, 2020
The Main Street District is excited to win Free Times Best of Columbia 2020 for the ‘Biggest Improvement in Columbia this Year’. We are proud to win this award for…
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Village Idiot celebrates 30 years of NY-style pizza
September 14, 2020
Village Idiot Pizza is celebrating 30 years of serving NY-style pizza and good times in a comfortable, laid-back atmosphere. Under Kelly and Brian Glynn’s ownership, the Columbia classic has reached…
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Another Broken Egg Cafe® opening soon in Columbia
September 10, 2020
Another Broken Egg Cafe®, one of the fastest-growing breakfast and brunch concepts in the nation, is excited to open its fourth location in South Carolina and its first in Columbia, S.C. on Sept. 14, 2020. The…
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Cason Development Group plans mixed-use along Forest Drive
July 28, 2020
Cason Development Group is planning a mixed-used commercial and residential project for the corner of Forest and Brentwood drives in the City of Forest Acres. The project includes two commercial…
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Walmart selects Dorchester County as site for new distribution center
July 20, 2020
$220 Million Investment Creating More Than 1,000 New Jobs Walmart has announced plans to build a $220 million distribution center in Dorchester County, near Ridgeville, South Carolina. The announcement was…
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Ross Stores, Inc. expanding distribution operations in York County
June 16, 2020
$68 Million Investment to Create 700 New Jobs Ross Stores, Inc. (Ross), a leading off-price apparel and home fashion company in the United States, plans to expand its distribution and…
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Kairos Mediterranean set to open location in Columbia on Friday
June 11, 2020
Kairos Mediterranean will begin serving up its fast casual mediterranean fare at its new location in Columbia, SC starting Friday. The restaurant will open its doors with a number of…
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Lizard’s Thicket temporarily closing two locations
June 11, 2020
Lizard’s Thicket on Airport Blvd. in West Columbia and Beltline Blvd. in Columbia will temporarily close on Sunday, June 14, 2020. Lizard’s Thicket, owned and operated by the Williams family,…
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Mast General Store plans phased re-openings
May 13, 2020
Mast General Store, based in Valle Crucis, North Carolina, announced on Wednesday, May 13 that its stores will re-open in phases. “The safety and well-being of both our customers and…
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South Carolina Brewers release survey study showing 80% won’t be able to remain open more than three months; call on SCDOR for relief
April 14, 2020
The South Carolina Brewers Guild, the trade association for the state’s 92 breweries and brewpubs released recent internal survey data gathered from its members. The numbers were very concerning: On average,…
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Q & A: Main Street District Yellow Shirt ambassadors take action amid COVID-19
April 9, 2020City Center Partnership and MidlandsBiz would like to take this time to send a huge thank you to all the frontline workers who are doing everything they can to help…
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Countybank supports small businesses and communities during COVID-19
April 8, 2020
During the COVID-19 pandemic, the focus has been on supporting small businesses that are suffering an unexpected negative financial impact. With a mission to serve its clients and communities, Countybank…
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Soda City Certified™ app lists 75+ local restaurants open during COVID19
April 2, 2020
Now accepting food truck operators and caterers Soda City Certified™ (SCC), Columbia’s only mobile application that aims to help residents and visitors explore our Capitol City, has expanded the local…
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New program puts people back to work delivering fresh produce
March 24, 2020
It’s getting hard to get the things we need. Workers are being laid off as the demand for produce has dropped. Farmers’ crops are spoiling in the fields because some…
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SCDOR temporarily allowing curbside beer and wine pickup
March 24, 2020
South Carolina Regulation 7-702.51 has been temporarily suspended, allowing current holders of a valid On or Off-Premises Beer/Wine Permit who meet certain requirements to sell sealed containers of beer and wine…
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SCDOR extends Income Tax deadline to align with IRS and temporarily allows curbside sale of beer and wine by restaurants
March 23, 2020
In response to the challenges of COVID-19 and in accordance with Executive Order 2020-12, the South Carolina Department of Revenue (SCDOR) is moving the due date for Income Tax returns and…
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Midlands Panera Bread locations for to-go, drive-thru, delivery and rapid pick-up
March 19, 2020
All 6 Panera Bread locations open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. All 6 Panera Bread bakery-cafes in the Midlands are open for carry-out. This means customers are still able to…
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Parking Services implementing bagged meters for pickup/take out for Columbia merchants
March 18, 2020
Due to modified ordinances of restaurants and businesses, Parking Services has issued bagged meters for Pickup/Take Out customers. The Main Street, Five Points, Devine Street and Vista districts are each…
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Main Street District – Here’s How You Can Help
March 16, 2020
From the City Center Partnership: Dear Friends, The safety and health of Main Street District workers, residents, and patrons is very important to us at City Center Partnership. We encourage everyone…
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Five Points Association to Postpone St. Pat’s in Five Points
March 12, 2020
Statement from Kelsey Hennighan, Executive Director, Five Points Association: It is with a profound sense of disappointment that the Five Points Association has agreed to postpone the 38th annual…
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Steel Hands Brewing receives Golden Nail Award from Columbia Chamber of Commerce
February 25, 2020
Cayce’s first production brewery recognized for Commercial Beautification Steel Hands Brewing was awarded with the prestigious Golden Nail Award by the Columbia Chamber of Commerce at the Columbia Impact Awards…
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South Carolina Retailers donate nearly $89,000 for hunger relief
February 23, 2020
Cash and Product Donations Support the Mission of Feeding the Carolinas The South Carolina Retail Association (http://scretail.org) and its retail member companies presented $89,000 in product and cash contributions to…
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A Conversation with Mita Patel, Wing Zone
February 17, 2020
Wing Zone was founded in 1991 at the University of Florida by Matt Friedman and Adam Scott, who dubbed themselves Flavorholics because of their love of great wings and amazing…
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New Spectrum store now open in Columbia
January 13, 2020
Charter Communications, Inc. announced the opening of a new Spectrum Store in Columbia. The Spectrum store gives consumers in the Columbia area a comfortable and convenient option for learning more…
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Church’s Chicken announce grand opening of their newest location in Lancaster
January 6, 2020
Church’s Chicken®, franchisee Goalz Restaurant Group, LLC, announced the grand opening of a new restaurant in Lancaster, SC. The newly built restaurant will also feature the brand’s newest interior design…
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Mission Lexington teams up with Lexington Walmart to “Pack the Pantry”
December 2, 2019
Mission Lexington is excited to collaborate with Walmart of Lexington (5556 Sunset Blvd, Lexington, SC 29072) to collect food and toys for families in need in Lexington County. This event…
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Carolina Café, “The Bagel Shop,” closes its West Columbia location
December 2, 2019
Owners Sell Location to Focus on 20-Year-Old Downtown Location Upgrades Breakfast and lunch patrons of Carolina Café’s West Columbia location near Lexington Medical Center in the Westland Shopping Center, will…
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The Well Collective grand opening and ribbon cutting
November 13, 2019A Curated Space: Health Studio, Spa, Boutique and Cafe The Well Collective (TWC) hosted a ribbon cutting and open house to celebrate the grand opening of its collaborate wellness space…
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