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Owners of local landmark eatery to receive statewide honor
Brian and Kelly Glynn, owners of local landmark Village Idiot Pizza, will be inducted into the Columbia Restaurant Hall of Fame in November. The husband-and-wife team met at Village Idiot in their 20s while working in the original
City of Forest Acres to build new park along Gills Creek
Forest Acres residents will soon have added green space to enjoy at a new park being built along Forest Lake Place Drive on the banks of Gills Creek. The park will feature a performance venue, splash pad, space for food truck parking
New restaurant coming to former Yesterdays site in Five Points
The former site of the iconic Yesterdays Restaurant and Tavern in Five Points will soon have a new tenant. The building at the corner of Devine and Harden streets will be the new home of Ruby Sunshine, a New-Orleans based chain
Cambria Hotel in the Vista holds grand opening
One of the Midlands' newest hotels is now officially open for business. Cambria Hotel Columbia Downtown The Vista held its grand opening event Oct. 12, offering attendees a view of the new 144-room, four-story upscale hotel at
The SC State Fair kicks off today – here’s what you should know
The 153rd South Carolina State Fair begins today, Oct. 12, and lasts through Oct. 23, bringing with it a full lineup of traditional favorites and a variety of new rides, foods, entertainment and exhibits. Find out what's new this year
New restaurant opens inside Elgin’s Random Tap
A new restaurant, BirdsNest Grille, has opened inside Random Tap in Elgin.The new eatery, which opened in early September, is run by Chapin residents Donald and Chatara Taylor, who bring years of experience in the restaurant industry
Columbia Fireflies announce 2023 game schedule
The Columbia Fireflies will open the 2023 season on April 6. Columbia's minor league baseball team will start its 2023 Carolina League campaign at home with a three-game weekend series at Segra Park, beginning Thursday, April 6
Midlands Plant and Flower Festival set for October
Plant lovers can get their yards and gardens ready for fall at the Midlands Plant and Flower Festival, scheduled for Oct. 7-9 at the The market is located at 3483 Charleston Highway in West Columbia. Visitors can shop for fall plants
Willie Sue’s Food and Spirits closes Columbia location
Southern cuisine restaurant Willie Sue's Food and Spirits has closed its Columbia location at 380 Columbiana Drive. General manager Javier Boscio told SC Biz News that the closing is a result of unforeseen circumstances
Third Thursday Art Night returns to Vista
The Congaree Vista Guild has announced the return of Third Thursday Art Night from 5-8 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 15.Third Thursday has been a long-standing tradition in The Vista, offering a chance for people to visit the district
FAMILY AFFAIR: SC State Fair provides showcase for state’s champion talent
From cows to cheesecake, the best of South Carolina crafts, agriculture and art will be on display at the S.C. State Fair, coming to the State Fairgrounds next month. Since 1869, the fair has given
Georgia-based beer to begin distribution in Columbia
Columbia craft beer lovers will have some new brews from Georgia to sample later this month. Creature Comforts Brewing Co., a certified craft brewery based in Athens, plans to expand its distribution to Columbia by mid-September...
