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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.
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. [...]
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.
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.
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.
Iconic West Columbia Italian restaurant closing after 44 years
The announcement of the owner's retirement marks the end of an era for a place that has been a staple for countless special occasions, dinners out, date nights and private dining events.
Lake Murray Country’s Holiday Open House & Gift Shop Sale
Looking for Lake Murray gifts for your friends and family this holiday season? Look no further! The Lake Murray Country Gift Shop has you covered with Lake Murray merchandise ranging from t-shirts to home decor and more! Make sure to pick up this year’s new holiday t-shirt featuring the popular “Murray & Bright” slogan[...]
Undeveloped Boyd Island transformed into public space in Columbia
The space features a winding foot trail, an observation deck with panoramic overlooks of the three rivers' confluence, artistically rendered metal benches, granite picnic tables and a new all metal pavilion.
Fast-growing national coffee concept opens first Columbia location
At a recent grand opening ceremony the company presented a $2,000 donation to the Prisma Health Midlands Foundation on behalf of the recently opened location and another stand coming soon.
Elite pro fishing tournament returing to Lake Murray in Columbia
The announcement of this tournament series stop in Columbia, which includes nine regular-season events in six states, comes on the heels of news of another national tournament coming to Lake Murray.
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.
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.
