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Hospitality and Tourism

Oct 10, 2023

These new businesses are coming to The Vista in Columbia

The new arrivals include restaurants and a new location for a popular locally owned boutique hotel.

Oct 9, 2023

Lake Murray in Columbia to host national fishing tournament

Named the country's fourth-best bass lake on Bassmaster Magazine's 2023 "100 Best Bass Lakes list,â€_x009d_ Lake Murray will kick off the tournament.

Oct 2, 2023

The South Carolina State Fair opens soon – here’s what’s new this year

The annual event is promising a fusion of tradition and innovation - featuring not only the fair classics but also 13 new foods and drinks and two world-class traveling exhibits.

Sep 22, 2023

South Carolina State Parks director to lead national association

The National Association of State Park Directors has named a new leadership team to help guide the organization into the future, with South Carolina State Parks Director Paul McCormack as president of the organization. Rodney Franklin

Sep 21, 2023

Homegrown barbecue joint steeped in nostalgia coming to Chapin

Inside, patrons can expect a spacious, open layout. Outside, a large-sized patio will overlook a pond and will provide a setting for occasional live music performances. Oh, and you can help name the restaurant's mascot.

Sep 18, 2023

Charleston cocktail bar to open downtown Columbia location

The team behind Prohibition Charleston will expand to the capital city later this year with a bar and restaurant specializing in craft cocktails and Southern cuisine.

Sep 13, 2023

Columbia brewery strikes partnership with two South Carolina farms

A Columbia brewery has developed a fruitful new relationship with two South Carolina farms.

Sep 8, 2023

Flying Biscuit Café to Offer Bacon & Eggs Meal for $5 on ‘Better Breakfast Day’

On Tuesday, September 26, also known as “Better Breakfast Day” nationally, The Flying Biscuit Café in Five Points will offer our classic bacon & eggs breakfast for just $5, all day long. This special includes 2 eggs your way, 3 strips of bacon, creamy dreamy grits, and a fluffy flying biscuit.

Sep 8, 2023

Riverbanks Zoo asks Columbia and Lexington communities to float bond for next phase

Riverbanks Zoo and Garden is looking ahead to phase two of a plan that its leaders say will bring bring an additional 500 jobs to the community and raise the organization's annual economic impact to more than $175 million.

Sep 5, 2023

Columbia regional tourism organization reports record activity

The Capital City/Lake Murray Country Regional Tourism Board reported record activity through promotion of tourism and economic development in Richland, Lexington, Newberry and Saluda counties.

Aug 28, 2023

New taco restaurant coming to Devine Street in Columbia

A national taco chain will soon have a second location in the Columbia area

Aug 24, 2023

Columbia-born national artist now represented in his home museum

The work of a Columbia-born artist is now part of the collection at his hometown’s art museum thanks to the work of a dedicated group of Midlands art lovers.