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Hospitality and Tourism

Jan 25, 2024

STATE OF THE STATE: Governor vows to fight unions to the ‘gates of hell’

Governor vows to keep economy humming by investing in education, infrastruscture, and fighting ...

Jan 25, 2024

2024 South Carolina James Beard Awards’ semifinalists named

Chefs, bakers and establishments across the state have been nominated for the most prestigious ...

The 2024 Strike King Bassmaster College Series presented by Bass Pro Shops will kick off its season at Lake Murray on January 26-27. (Photo/Capital City/Lake Murray Country)
Jan 25, 2024

National fishing tournament kicks off season at Lake Murray in Columbia

Lake Murray is ranked No. 4 overall on Bassmaster Magazine’s 2023 100 Best Bass Lakes list

Jan 23, 2024

South Carolina Chef Ambassadors represent eateries in Elgin, Greer, Bluffton

The three were appointed Jan. 18 by Gov. Henry McMaster, Commissioner of Agriculture Hugh Weathers and ...

Jan 22, 2024

40th Annual Lowcountry Oyster Festival Announces Musical Acts, Children’s Events and Beneficiaries Details

CHARLESTON, S.C. – The Charleston Restaurant Foundation (CRF) is pleased to announce the live music acts for the 40th annual Lowcountry Oyster Festival, happening February 4, 2024, at Boone Hall Plantation. Radio Bomb, including some members of the Blue Dogs, Uncle Mingo and the East Coast Party Band, will headline the event a[...]

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.