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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Business, neighborhood leaders announce 10-Point Plan to Renew Five Points
November 8, 2019Columbia City Councilman Daniel Rickenmann Steve Cook, Owner, Saluda’s Restaurant and the President of the Five Points Association; and Rox Pollard, Director of Retail Services Team | Columbia, Colliers International…
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Mooneyhan’s Auto Service expands West Columbia facility
November 5, 2019Mooneyhan’s Auto Service hosted a groundbreaking ceremony Friday. Mooneyhan’s is adding four new service bays to its facility at 1224 B Ave, West Columbia. “West Columbia is the best place…
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City Roots Organic Farm launches City Roots CBD
November 5, 2019
After 10 years of pioneering sustainable and organic food production, City Roots Organic Farm announced the launch of the City Roots CBD brand of “seed-to-shelf” full spectrum hemp extracts. “We’ve…
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Progress amps up across the BullStreet District
November 1, 2019
A third national business is headed to Columbia’s newest downtown destination If you drive by the massive, 181-acre BullStreet District — known as the largest urban redevelopment project on the…
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Merrell & Mast Store team up for food for kids
October 14, 2019
The U. S. Department of Agriculture defines food insecurity as “the lack of consistent access to enough food for an active, healthy life.” Merrell Footwear, an active lifestyle brand, joins…
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BurgerIM Columbia to soft open Tuesday, October 8
October 3, 2019
The wait is over: BurgerIM will soft open Tuesday, October 8, 2019 in northeast Columbia, 1033 Roberts Branch Parkway. Starting October 8, BurgerIM (rhymes with team) will open every day…
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Freshfields Village welcomes fall with seasonal events
September 26, 2019Enjoy the Fall evenings with Sip & Stroll, Saturday mornings with Cars & Coffee, and annual Dogtoberfest Freshfields Village, located at the crossroads of Kiawah and Seabrook islands, will offer…
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TireHub continues to expand, will enter two more markets
September 25, 2019
Company focused on providing greater access to Goodyear and Bridgestone products TireHub, the national tire distributor cofounded by Bridgestone Americas Inc. (Bridgestone) and The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company (Goodyear),…
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Fourth Halls Chophouse set to open in Nexton September 18
September 13, 2019
Hall Management Group LLC (HMG) announced the September 18 opening of their fourth Halls Chophouse in Nexton Square in Summerville, South Carolina. Their flagship location at 434 King Street in…
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Mast Store celebrates Friends’ Day September 7, donates 10% of sales to the Palmetto Conservation Foundation
August 30, 2019
The Merriam-Webster Dictionary defines friend as “a favored companion; one that favors or promotes something.” Woodrow Wilson once said, “Friendship is the only cement that will ever hold the world…
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Colliers International’s Paige Bryant finds new location for The Woody at 1649 Main Street
August 21, 2019
Colliers International’s Paige Bryant represented The Woody in the search for a new location for their restaurant and dance venue, ultimately landing at 1649 Main Street. Colliers International also represented…
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The Woody to reopen on Main Street, Columbia
August 21, 2019
SC Radio Icon Brings Local Favorite to Historic Space Beloved local restaurant and bar The Woody is set to reopen at 1649 Main Street this fall. Formerly located in the…
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Philly Pretzel Factory coming to Rosewood Shopping Center
July 15, 2019
Philly Pretzel Factory recently leased space in the Publix-anchored Rosewood Shopping Center. The company, which has over 100 franchised locations across the U.S and is “the world’s largest Philly-style pretzel bakery,…
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First restaurant revealed for Cardinal Crossing
June 14, 2019The Beach Company announced Bad Daddy’s Burger Bar will open a new restaurant location at Cardinal Crossing, The Charlotte, N.C.-based eatery expects to serve its first customers by early fall…
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Generation NEXT Franchise Brands announces $2 million franchise contract for Columbia
May 28, 2019
Agreement Includes Initial Purchase of 20 Robotic Vending Kiosks and Commitments to Buy an Additional 24 Units Generation NEXT Franchise Brands, Inc. announced that its subsidiary, Reis & Irvy’s, has…
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Rob Shaw Gallery and Framing opens on State Street
May 7, 2019
Rob Shaw Gallery and Framing at 324 State Street in West Columbia will be one of the anchors of the up and coming arts district forming in West Columbia. State…
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Discount Tire opens first tire store in Sumter
May 6, 2019
National tires and wheels leader to meet demand in Sumter County Discount Tire, the world’s largest independent tire and wheel retailer, opened its first location in Sumter to meet demand…
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Mast Store kicks off the Sharing Our Shoes Drive in local communities
May 3, 2019
During the month of May, Mast Store asks that you join us as we reach out into our communities and fill a need: shoes. A pair of shoes may mean…
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The Shopping Center Group brings second GreenWise to South Carolina
April 23, 2019
Publix spin-off to anchor Columbia Development’s Lexington Marketplace. TSCG (The Shopping Center Group), one of the largest, privately owned, retail-focused real estate advisory firms in the United States, with offices…
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Loveland Coffee becomes the Midlands’ first 1% for the Planet Business
April 18, 2019
Loveland Coffee is working with Congaree Riverkeeper to help improve local waterways Loveland Coffee joined 1% for the Planet in February 2019, committing to donate the equivalent of 1% of…
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Whole Foods Market Community Giving Day to benefit Harvest Hope Food Bank
April 15, 2019Five percent of net sales to benefit Harvest Hope Food Bank on Thursday, April 18 Harvest Hope Food Bank announced that it will receive 5% of net sales from the…
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A Taste of the South to hold grand opening in Cottontown
April 4, 2019
Join A Taste of the South — Columbia’s iconic confections, treats and gift basket retailer — for the grand opening April 12 of its new location at 2222 Sumter St.…
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REI Co-Op to open 20,000 sq. ft. store in Columbia’s BullStreet District
March 26, 2019New retailer known for quality outdoor gear to locate to downtown Columbia REI Co-op announced plans to build a 20,000 sq. ft. store in the BullStreet District in downtown…
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New CBD wellness shop opens on Devine
March 21, 2019
Retail location sells oils, topicals, edibles and pet treats Vereci, a Columbia-based wellness shop, opened a brick-and-mortar retail location at 2323 Devine Street on Monday, March 11, 2019. Vereci’s expert…
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New coffee vendor now open at Columbia Metropolitan Airport
March 18, 2019
Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) today welcomed Red Eye Express Coffee to the business connector – located just past TSA. Red Eye Express Coffee will operate Monday through Friday beginning at…
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Cohn Construction Services completes renovation of new Forest Acres high-end nail salon, Paintbase
March 5, 2019Cohn Construction Services has completed the complete renovation to upscale nail salon in Trenholm Plaza. Paintbase Nail Bar renovation was a complete renovation and reuse to 1,200 SF of retail…
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