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Hospitality and Tourism

Jan 19, 2024

Icon of Columbia bar scene closes after more than 40 years

The Rosewood bar and restaurant closed earlier than expected after word got out and caused a run on supplies …

Jan 17, 2024

Planners unveil musical acts for St. Pat’s in Five Points

One of the largest St. Patrick’s Day celebrations in the Southeast has lined up an ambitious …

Over 60 restaurants from across the region are signed on for the event. Several restaurants are also offering brunch options. (Photo/Andrew Cebulka)
Jan 11, 2024

South Carolina Restaurant Week is here — pick your spot

Over 60 restaurants from across the region are signed on for the event. Several restaurants are also offering brunch options. 

Ryan McCue of Colliers South Carolina brokered the sale of a 4.75-acre parcel at 680 Candi Lane in Columbia, set to be developed into a biergarten and pickleball courts to be called PickleGarden on the River. (Rendering/Provided)
Jan 4, 2024

Biergarten, pickleball courts coming to Columbia along Saluda River

The facility will be the only food and drink establishment on the same side of the Interstate 126 exit as the Riverbanks Zoo and Garden.

Jan 3, 2024

Food Truck Fridays returns to downtown Columbia

Food Truck Fridays aim to support and boost local businesses, celebrate diverse cuisines and foster connections over great food

Dec 27, 2023

South Carolina Agriculture Department to take over some food safety responsibilities

Long the purview of DHEC, the responsibility for some of South Carolina’s food safety programs will shift from the health department to the state Department of Agriculture at the start of the new fiscal year …

Phase Two of Bridge to the Wild is a transformational expansion of the Zoo and Garden featuring a one-of-a-kind primate forest and restaurant along the banks of the Saluda River, a South Carolina nature preserve highlighting some of state’s most charismatic animals, enhanced lion and tiger habitats as well as an aerial tram system with a birds’ eye view of the Saluda and surrounding skyline. Rendering/Provided
Dec 14, 2023

Funding approved for Riverbanks Zoo expansion in Columbia

Phase Two of Bridge to the Wild is a transformational expansion of the Zoo and Garden featuring a primate forest and restaurant along the banks of the Saluda River, and a nature preserve.

Dec 7, 2023

Pioneering Columbia craft brewery closing after a decade in business

One of Columbia’s pioneering craft breweries is closing its doors after a decade in business. Owners announced on Facebook that they will close the brewery near Williams Brice Stadium effective Dec. 30.

Dec 6, 2023

McCormick County 250 Project

We will soon commemorate the 250th Anniversary of America!! What an exciting time! South Carolina played a tremendous role in the American Revolution. As part of a larger South Carolina State 250 Project, the McCormick County 250 Project (MC250) will highlight Revolutionary War era events, people and places in McCormick County. [...]

Wing Zone Hot Chicken and Wings, one of the nation's leading fast-casual brands serving made-to-order chicken wings, plans to bring at least six new locations to Columbia and its surrounding communities over the next five years. (Photo/Provided)
Nov 29, 2023

National chicken wing chain to open 6 Columbia locations

Founded in 1993, the brand has 31 locations in North America, with plans to grow to 200 profitable restaurants by 2025.

Murray is home to 12 species of game fish, particularly largemouth and striped bass. In recent years, thousands of people have visited the lake for fishing tournaments. (Photo/Provided)
Nov 27, 2023

How Lake Murray in Columbia evolved from energy source to tourism hotspot

Lake Murray, originally created to generate electricity, evolves into tourism destination as a magnet for thousands of South Carolina residents.

Nov 22, 2023

Columbia Main Street District marks growth, looks ahead

Leaders acknowledged the need to look beyond Main Street at surrounding areas like Sumter Street, Assembly Street and side streets for development and placemaking.