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Forest Drive cafe closing after 17 years
The Happy Cafe at 4525 Forest Drive is slated to close after Christmas. Owner Sue Hodges will focus on launching a specialty line of the cafe's popular caramel products.
Columbia businesses weathering COVID-19 storm
Area business owners have found ways to adapt during the pandemic, now stretching into its seventh month. Some are even growing, though many await news of a second round of federal relief.
More than $300,000 in counterfeit merchandise seized
An investigation into Richland County business NewImageSC and its operator began in March, according to the S.C. Secretary of State's office. The business included a storefront at 1945 Decker Blvd.
Another Broken Egg opening Columbia location on Monday
The Southern-inspired breakfast and brunch franchise's Devine Street location is its first in Columbia and fourth in South Carolina. Reservations are available for a Friends and Family event benefiting local charities this weekend.
DICK’s Sporting Goods opening Myrtle Beach location
A DICK's Sporting Goods and Golf Galaxy Store will open at Coastal Grand Mall this month. The two-day grand opening, set for Sept. 18-20, will feature promotional giveaways. The store is one of three planned new DICK's locations.
Christian literature store opening Lexington location
Biblestore Outlet will open its second S.C. branch on Sept. 10 at 5410 Sunset Blvd. The ministry of OM Ships International opened a Florence store last June.
Green’s Discount Beverages to open on Garners Ferry Road
The 17,500-square-foot warehouse will be located in the Landmark Square Shopping Center near Interstate 77. Colliers International South Carolina worked for several years to find the right location for Green's third area store.
Publix says S.C. GreenWise Market locations have “space constraintsâ€_x009d_
The grocery chain is closing both state locations, including one in Lexington which opened at Sunset Boulevard and Saluda Springs Road last December. A company spokeswoman said the stores do not fit the company's vision.
Bierkeller Columbia’s vision remains clear in face of pandemic
The German-inspired beer producer has shifted its business model to adapt to COVID-19 concerns but remains focused on a future that could include expansion.
Palmetto Priority program has drawn 2,500 participants
Restaurants have made a pledge to enact social distancing and other hygienic measures to prevent the spread of COVID-19 across the state through the initiative, launched earlier this month.
Governor bans late-night alcohol sales
The sale of alcoholic beverages in S.C. bars and restaurants will be banned after 11 p.m., starting Saturday night. Gov. Henry McMaster said the measure is aimed at young adults "who are rapidly contracting the virus."
Zaxby’s to hold ribbon cutting at Blythewood restaurant Monday
The ribbon cutting, celebrating the opening of a drive-thru at 221 Blythewood Road, will take place at 9 a.m. and follow social distancing guidelines. A dining room will open at a later date.
