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The 18 Cutest Christmas Towns In The South

These sweet destinations overflow with holiday cheer. They say there’s no place like home for the holidays, but if you’re in the mood for a little end-of-year travel, there’s no place that will feel more like home than one of the South’s many charming Christmas towns. These holiday havens go all out for the season, breaking out their festive best with thousands upon thousands of twinkling lights, impressive window displays, and garland galore. And if that wasn’t enough to put you in the spirit, their last two months of the year are jam-packed with all kinds of events, parades, and gatherings to further spread cheer. From candlelight tours to ballets and concerts to outdoor markets, there’s a way to celebrate the season almost every day. Keep reading to hear more about the incredible workings of the South’s cutest Christmas towns.

Aiken, SC · 4d

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This South Carolina Biscuit Shop Bakes Fluffy Biscuits Filled With Fried Chicken, Pimento Cheese And Homemade Jam

This South Carolina biscuit shop moved into an old ice cream stand and kept the A-frame roof. Soft-serve moved out, fried chicken moved in, and the building seems pretty happy about the switch. The menu reads like a dare, starting with a biscuit stacked with fried chicken, maple sausage gravy,...

South Carolina · 3d

The Tonic Edit

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South Carolina SNAP Cards Stopped Covering Candy, Soda and Energy Drinks on Nov. 1, Though Diet Sodas Are Still Allowed

Healthy Food SC, run by the South Carolina Department of Social Services, began Nov. 1: SNAP no longer covers candy, soft drinks, sweetened beverages or energy drinks, while diet and zero-sugar sodas are still allowed.

South Carolina · 4d

The Post and Courier

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Festive affair: SPCA Thrift Store Holiday Party in Aiken brings out bargain hunters eager to shop

AIKEN — Bargain hunters flocked to SPCA Thrift Store on Nov. 2 for its annual Holiday Party. Approximately 280 tickets to the festive two-hour affair were sold for $10 apiece in advance. “It was fabulous,” said Jennifer Richardson, a member of the SPCA Albrecht Center for Animal Welfare’s board of directors and an SPCA Thrift Store volunteer. “We want to thank the community for supporting us. It was one of the biggest [holiday parties] that we’ve ever had.” Available for purchase were jewelry, furniture, books, clothing, a large selection of Christmas decorations, shoes, handbags, toys and mor...

Aiken, SC · 2d

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Homegrown holiday magic: the cast of Merry Friendsmas reflects on set life and spreading cheer

MYRTLE BEACH, SC (WMBF) - Filmed right here in South Carolina, director Stacie Davis Hamilton’s holiday feature Merry Friendsmas brings warmth, laughter, and community spirit to the screen this season. We sat down with two of the film’s lead actors, who shared behind-the-scenes insights into stepping into character and...

South Carolina · 2d

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What-A-Burger Is Coming To Lexington!

Whataburger is reportedly planning a new location at 2550 Augusta Highway in Lexington, as part of the upcoming Victory Village shopping center, near Lexington High School. A new Whataburger restaurant Location: 2550 Augusta Highway, Lexington, SC Part of the 27-acre Victory Village development Located in the same development planned to feature Target and Academy Sports + Outdoors.

Lexington, SC · 5d

The State

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A growing Lexington County development will add a new restaurant. What to know

A spot for smoothies, wraps and other treats is on the way at a growing development in Lexington County. Tropical Smoothie Cafe, which has locations across the U.S., is bringing a new storefront to the Platt Springs Crossing development in the 5400 block of Platt Springs Road, near South Lake Drive, in Lexington’s busy Red Bank area. The restaurant will be in a shopping strip next door to the development’s Lowes Foods supermarket, and near a Planet Fitness. There are banners hanging on the building announcing the Tropical Smoothie Cafe, and construction and prep work was ongoing in the space when a reporter briefly went by Monday morning. An opening date for the cafe hasn’t been publicly announced. There are more than 1,700 Tropical Smoothie Cafe locations across the U.S., according to data website ScrapeHero . The restaurant’s menu includes, as you would expect, fruit smoothies, but also breakfast wraps, acai bowls, cold brew coffee and more. Platt Springs Crossing is a 60-acre, $65 million mixed-use project that is steadily expanding off Platt Springs Road near South Lake Drive in Red Bank. Businesses that already are operating at the site include the aforementioned Lowes Foods supermarket, a Panda Express Chinese

Lexington County, SC · 5d

The State

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Roaches, rodent droppings, fuzz. Worst Midlands restaurant inspections: October

The South Carolina Department of Agriculture has wrapped up its restaurant inspections for Oct., and the dirtiest kitchens in the Midlands have been spotted. Inspectors look at kitchen conditions, and this month, they found roaches, rodent droppings, fuzzy organic growth and employee misconduct. The following restaurants had restaurant inspections in Oct. and received C grades, which is the lowest achievable score. This is a sample of the restaurants with the lowest scores and is not a complete list. You can find the complete list here : Captain D’s at 818 Hwy 1 S in Kershaw County Captain D’s in Kershaw County had a restaurant inspection on Oct. 5 and received a score of 78. The inspector noticed that an employee was handling raw fish and other proteins and didn’t wash their hands before switching tasks. Dishes were stored with food and grime still on them. Raw fish was being stored at a temperature that could risk bacterial growth. Fly and roach activity was noticeable during the inspection. The inspector also saw dead flies and roaches throughout the kitchen. There were damaged gaskets in the walk-in cooler and cabinets had black growth inside them. There was a heavy buildup of grease

Lexington County, SC · 5d

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Culver's Pushes Back First Midlands Opening to Nov. 9 in Columbia

Columbia's first Culver's restaurant won't be serving ButterBurgers this week after all. The chain has pushed back the opening of its Clemson Road location to Nov. 9, 2026, after earlier signs pointed to an opening as soon as October. The rescheduled date was confirmed in a company statement reported by...

Columbia, SC · 5d

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South Carolina Lottery Powerball, Pick 3 results for Nov. 4, 2026

The South Carolina Education Lottery offers several draw games for those aiming to win big. Here's a look at Nov. 4, 2026, results for each game:. Check Powerball payouts and previous drawings here. Winning Pick 3 Plus FIREBALL numbers from Nov. 4 drawing. Midday: 7-8-2, FB: 8. Evening: 2-8-9, FB:...

South Carolina · 3d

The Post and Courier

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'It is our time': Columbia gives first look at design for riverfront park decades in the making

COLUMBIA — Officials are giving the public a look at early designs for Columbia’s planned 96-acre park on the banks of the Congaree River, with renderings showing everything from trails to overlooks to art installations as possible concepts for the massive park that has been on city leaders’ minds for decades. The overall plans will now go for city approval before the park design is finalized. What’s in the plans?City leaders and representatives from design firm Field Operations presented conceptual site plans and renderings of the park to a group of well over 100 at a Nov. 2 public input meet...

Columbia, SC · 4d

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10 Top Fabric Stores In And Around South Carolina For Serious Sewists

One fabric shop on this list specializes in fashion fabrics and sparkling trims for stage costumes. It’s the kind of place where a simple sewing project can turn into something worthy of the spotlight. That shop is only the start. Another has served quilters, sewists, and embroiderers since 1983,...

South Carolina · 4d

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Midlands Business Accelerator (MBA) Spotlight: Southern Seafood and Diet Restaurant

In the heart of Cayce, South Carolina, Southern Seafood and Diet Restaurant has become a beloved destination for authentic Southern style, classic casual dining. Shirley Barnes of South Carolina founded the restaurant, renowned for its flavorful dishes that capture the essence of traditional Southern cuisine. A Menu Full of Southern...

Cayce, SC · 4d

The State

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This growing Mexican fusion chain has eyes on expanding to the Columbia area

A growing Mexican fusion chain that has restaurants in a number of states is looking to bring locations to the Columbia area. Bubbakoo’s Burritos, which was founded in New Jersey in 2008 and has expanded to more than 150 locations in the years since, is looking to expand to Columbia and the Midlands, Bubbakoo’s vice president for development Michael Lassen told The State. The company currently has restaurants in New Jersey, North Carolina, Tennessee, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Maryland and a number of other states. Lassen noted there are a number of factors spurring Bubbakoo’s interest in the Columbia area, including demographics, proximity to the University of South Carolina and other factors. “We’ve identified that the Southeast, particularly the Carolinas, would be a very big success,” Lassen said. “It’s a good culture fit for us. We are actively looking for operators and real estate (in Columbia) as we speak.” The menu at Bubbakooo’s includes burritos, quesadillas, tacos, nachos, curly fries, tater tots, churro bites, apple pie egg rolls and more. The restaurant gives customers the chance to customize their burritos, but also offers signature items such as the Nashville Hot Chicken burrito, which comes with fried chicken tossed in Nashville

Columbia, SC · 3d

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Finding Solutions: ‘Dancing with the Aiken Stars’ winners raise more than $50K

The money goes to Nurture Home, which houses women battling mental illness and gives them the tools to succeed.

Aiken, SC · 3d

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Oliver Hospitality Breaks Ground on Hotel Aiken Redevelopment in Downtown Aiken

Oliver Hospitality broke ground Oct. 26 on the redevelopment of the old Hotel Aiken building in downtown Aiken, South Carolina. Ethan Orley, managing partner, and Craig Bradford, senior vice president for development, rode up on horseback along Bee Lane. "Today marks the moment that Hotel Aiken moves from conversations, council...

Aiken, SC · 5d

YoCo News

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York School District One Among 15 Districts Rewarded for Local Cafeteria Purchases

York School District One has been awarded $5,000 by the South Carolina Department of Agriculture for its purchases of fruits, vegetables, nuts, honey and grains grown in South Carolina during the first season of the Certified SC Cafeteria program. The district’s food service department was one of 15 school food authorities statewide recognized for local...

York, SC · 4d

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Carolina Gold rice: Chicken bog

Named for the golden husk that surrounds the grain, Carolina Gold rice seed is believed to have come to South Carolina with enslaved Africans well before the American Revolution. The flavorful, aromatic rice became the Palmetto State's first cash crop around 1690. As agriculture changed and tastes shifted, the rice fell out of favor with growers around the time of the Great Depression.

South Carolina · 7d

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Born 89 Years Ago Today in South Carolina, the Grand Ole Opry’s Longest-Serving Member Who Wrote Hits for Ray Price, Porter Wagoner, and Kenny Chesney

On this day (November 1) in 1937, James William Anderson III was born in Columbia, South Carolina. Best known to generations of Grand Ole Opry listeners as “Whispering” Bill Anderson for his soft-spoken, airy vocals, his influence in country music has spanned six decades and continues even today. July 2026 marked the 65th anniversary of his induction into the Grand Ole Opry, setting a record for the longest tenure in the institution’s century-long history.

Columbia, SC · 6d