Anastasia Manos of Zesto’s

Gus Manos says he is an example of The American Dream – Repost of 2015 Interview with Gus Manos at Zesto in West Columbia

Gus Manos passed away on Dec. 19. Below is an article (with minor edits) written in June of 2015 for the Lexington County Chronicle. I sat in a booth at Zesto in West Columbia and listened to Gus tell his story. He was captivating to listen to. Gus was engaging, kind, sentimental and most of […]

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Obituary for Gus Manos, flags flown at half-mast

Flags were flying at half-mast this weekend at the West Columbia City Hall and at Zesto in mourning for Gus Manos. Obituary published on Legacy.com by Thompson Funeral Homes – Lexington on Dec. 19, 2025. Gus Pete Manos, a devoted husband, proud father and grandfather, respected public servant, veteran, and beloved restaurateur, passed away peacefully […]

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Gus Manos, of Zesto, has passed away

Gus, owner of Zesto in Triangle City has passed away. News of the passing of Gus Manos began to trickle out in Facebook posts, Friday afternoon. He was 88-years-old. He was beloved and known for his community involvement and 7 decades at the restaurant. Pete Manos, his son, runs Zesto now. Gus was also a […]

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Scratch-N-Spin, Meeting Street Artisan Market, D’s Wings, State of the Art Pottery, and Steel Hands Brewery were stops on the C-WC Chamber’s Parade Day Trolley

North Pole Parade Day events at the Cayce-West Columbia Chamber attracted a multitude of children, parents and those gearing up for the Holiday Parade of Lights. “It has been a large and festive crowd all day,” said Christina Nelson, the Chamber’s Director of Operations. ” I love seeing everyone having such a great time. We […]

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Greater CWC Chamber unveils new look, presents new member benefits

From the CWC Chamber – The Greater Cayce West Columbia Chamber and Visitor’s Center is now the Greater CWC Chamber & Visitor Program. With a fresh look and a solidified brand, Chamber leaders say they are excited to see the momentum that the new program has already garnered. The new look was released to the Chamber membership […]

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