River District
The Gervais Street Bridge Dinner took place Sunday under beautiful skies and there was not an empty seat. “We’re so glad to offer an event that brings everyone out after more than a year of lockdowns,” said Neil Boone, Carolina Together marketing and communications director. “The weather is great and we’re thrilled with this event.”Sunday’s […]
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Tamara Brown signed the lease at 114 State Street, West Columbia, on Feb. 14, 2020. She rode by the space and noticed it was available and she thought it would be a great place for JAK’s Essentials. “Then COVID hit,” she said, “but I decided to power through anyway.” She’s glad she did. Brown opened […]
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The weather is warming and people are getting out. There was music and lots of activity in the courtyard at Savage Craft Ale Works on Center Street in West Columbia, Sunday evening. About 2.8 million have been vaccinated in the state and the number of COVID cases is in decline. Things seem to be getting […]
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A large crowd turned out for the ribbon-cutting at Gentleman’s Quarters barbers, Thursday. Gentleman’s Quarters opened at 117 State Street, West Columbia. It’s in the Brookland development, close to the corner of State and Meeting streets. The ribbon-cutting was sponsored by The Greater Cayce-West Columbia Chamber of Commerce. Dominic Peterson is the owner. The business […]
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It’s springtime in West Columbia and there are a lot of people looking forward to the warmer weather. “We have lots of produce in the ground now, and soon it will be here at the artisan market for sale,” said Rance Samuel. He was at the Meeting Street Artisan Market at 425 Meeting St. in […]
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With the establishment of so many new, high-profile businesses, West Columbia is drawing a lot of attention. “We’re the hotspot now,” said Jim Oaken, who has owned State Street Pub for 18 years. “West Columbia is the place to be.” Oaken said he has seen his volume of clientele increase since the Brookland development was […]
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Savage Craft Ale Works hosted its grand opening Saturday at 430 Center St.The courtyard, where the band played, and the inside of the building, along with the rooftop bar were packed all day Saturday. It was a cool day, but heaters and fires in pits helped ease the chill in the outside areas. There was […]
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Some of the homes in St Anns Alley are getting close to be completed. And there is a “SOLD” sign on at least one of the houses. St Anns Alley is a community of 34 single-family homes in the burgeoning West Columbia River District. the new homes are being built in the area of Center, […]
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