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The Rural South Carolina Restaurant That’s So Good, People Drive For Miles To Eat There

Somewhere between “I’ve never heard of it” and “I can’t believe I waited this long,” there’s a steakhouse on Kelleytown Road that changes how you think about dining in South Carolina. Shug’s Steakhouse in Hartsville is that restaurant, and it has been earning...

Hartsville, SC · 8d
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The rise and fall of Jessamine Mall, now Sumter Mall in Sumter, SC, and what is left of its shops.

In May 1979, Jim Wilson & Associates announced a $12.5 million enclosed mall for a Broad Street site west of central Sumter, with Belk and JCPenney lined up as its anchors. The developers named it Jessamine Mall, after the yellow jessamine, the flower South Carolina had picked as its own. Downtown had tried its own kind of mall in the 1970s.

Sumter, SC · 3d
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The Best Burgers In South Carolina Are Hiding Inside This Unassuming Little Restaurant

Somewhere in Chapin, South Carolina, a parking lot fills up with cars from license plates all across the state, and the drivers are all smiling about the same thing. That thing is Higher Ground Char House, and once you’ve been there, you’ll completely understand why people keep coming back.

Chapin, SC · 4d
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South Carolina woman walks into Ross. Then she sees nearly all the inventory in boxes instead of on racks: ‘Florida Ross…paying us to fly out there’

‘Ross, Burlington, T.J. Maxx, etc. hasss been packed...It’s so overwhelming just shopping there now.’

Florence, SC · 5d

The State

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Columbia's first Culver's restaurant opens its doors. What food do they serve?

A restaurant that has long been a favorite in the Midwest and other parts of the country has debuted a new location in the Midlands. Culver’s, known for its burgers, chicken, frozen custard and more, has opened its first Columbia location at 2744 Clemson Road. That’s at the corner of Clemson and Longtown roads, right in front of Lexington Health Northeast. The Columbia location opened at 10 a.m. Monday, Nov. 9. Culver’s has more than 1,000 restaurants across the country, according to data website ScrapeHero . The company, headquartered in Wisconsin, has a dozen locations in South Carolina, per its website, in places such as Greenville, Anderson, Greer, Summerville and elsewhere. The new Columbia location is locally owned and operated by Ryan Gabel. The Clemson Road Culver’s was immediately greeted with a big crowd on Monday morning, with cars lining the drive-thru and customers queueing up inside when a reporter went by. Inside dine-in customers order at the counter and are given a number to place at their table, and a Culver’s employee then brings your food out to you. The Culver’s menu is highlighted by their signature ButterBurgers , which come in a number of varieties, including the fully

Columbia, SC · 2d

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7 South Carolina Dog Laws Owners Break in Their Own Backyard

If your dog never leaves your yard, you might think the law has nothing to say about it. A fence doesn’t put you out of reach, though. Here are the South Carolina dog laws some owners break in their own backyard. Note: This is general information, not legal advice....

South Carolina · 3d

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This Tiny South Carolina Bakery Has Handmade Donuts That People Are Obsessed With

Nobody plans to become obsessed with a donut shop, and yet here are the people of Rock Hill, South Carolina, completely devoted to MoMo Donuts and not even a little bit sorry about it. This small bakery has developed the kind of following that most restaurants spend years trying to...

Rock Hill, SC · 5d

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Popular Midlands restaurant chain plots Columbia location. Where will it be?

A well-known Midlands Mexican restaurant chain is eyeing a new Columbia location, according to public records. Brothers & Beer, which already has three locations in the area, is planning a new spot at 1132 Devine St. in downtown Columbia, near the University of South Carolina. The restaurant would be near the corner of Main and Devine Streets. City of Columbia records indicate that Brothers & Beer filed for permits for signage and fire protection systems in October. Also, public notices have been filed showing that Brothers & Beer will apply for alcohol licenses for 1132 Devine St. via the state Department of Revenue. This would be the fourth Brothers & Beer Mexican restaurant in the Midlands. Other locations are at 205 Columbia Ave. in Lexington, at 1270 Bower Parkway in the Harbison shopping district, and at 2736 N. Lake Drive near Irmo and Lake Murray. The menu at Brothers & Beer features a host of Mexican favorites, including nachos, quesadillas, fajita salads, combination plates, chimichangas, burritos and more. The Devine Street Brothers & Beer would be in the midst of a busy area, with lots of foot traffic from USC. Meanwhile, about 20,000 cars per day traverse nearby Assembly Street,

Columbia, SC · 1d

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South Carolina Seafood Lovers Keep Going Back For The Constantly Refilled Snow Crab At This All-You-Can-Eat Columbia Buffet With Sushi, Hibachi, And Chinese Classics

Picture a plate piled high with snow crab legs, and then picture going back for more as many times as you like. That is the big draw at Flaming Grill Supreme Buffet in Columbia, where crab, sushi, hibachi, and Chinese favorites all share one roomy dining hall. Some guests call...

Columbia, SC · 13d

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At This Rock Hill Seafood Buffet, South Carolina Diners Come Hungry For Sushi, Crab Legs, And Hibachi

Some meals call for a menu, and some call for a plate and a plan. Just off Dave Lyle Boulevard in Rock Hill, Ginza Buffet lets you fill up on sushi, crab legs, and made-to-order hibachi without picking just one. With more than 3,000 Google reviews, it has become a...

Rock Hill, SC · 3d

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Dog dies after being found in trash can at S.C. car wash

DARLINGTON, S.C. - A small dog found wrapped in a trash bag inside a trash can at a Darlington car wash died, the Darlington County Humane Society said. The Humane Society said someone heard whimpering from the trash can and found the dog inside a trash bag on Thursday. Law enforcement brought her to the shelter, where staff named her Treasure.

Darlington, SC · 3d

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This Abandoned South Carolina Amusement Park Once Had A Diving Tower And A Mini Railroad

A diving tower once climbed about 30 feet above one of the deepest pools in South Carolina. Today it sits crumpled in the empty deep end, while a concrete stadium built for 5,000 spectators still faces it with nobody left to cheer. The park closed in the summer of 1989...

Lancaster, SC · 6d

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New business slated for iconic Columbia coffee shop, neighboring hibachi spot will also close

COLUMBIA — USC Development Foundation officials have shared future plans for two staple storefronts in downtown Columbia. The University of South Carolina Development Foundation, a nonprofit that makes real estate investments in the interest of the university, bought the building that houses Immaculate Consumption and Hibachi House in April 2026, according to property records. Immaculate Consumption, which had been a favorite coffee spot for downtown office workers, Statehouse employees and university students since 2001, announced in October it would close on Nov. 20. A specific reason for th...

Columbia, SC · 10h

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Seven South Carolina Diners That Serve Comfort Food All Winter Without Charging Much

Winter in South Carolina may be mild, but a chilly morning still calls for a hot plate and a booth. Across the state, a handful of hometown diners keep the griddles busy all season long without emptying anyone’s wallet. Most of these spots sit in the $10 to $20...

South Carolina · 17h

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Riverbanks Zoo bidding farewell to southern white rhino, Bill

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) - Riverbanks Zoo is bidding farewell to one of its southern white rhinos, Bill, who will soon move to another Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) - accredited facility. Zoo officials say the move is in support of the White Rhino Species Survival Plan (SSP) to increase...

Columbia, SC · 2d

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This Nostalgic South Carolina Drive-In Serves Broasted Chicken Worth Driving Hours For

There are certain places in this world that exist outside of time, spots where the calendar on the wall seems more like a suggestion than a fact. Zesto of West Columbia, sitting right there on 12th Street in West Columbia, South Carolina, is one of those places, and the broasted chicken alone is reason enough to rearrange your entire weekend.

West Columbia, SC · 2d

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Willie ‘Dub’ Massey, member of Friendship 9, dies at 84

Willie Massey and his friends took part in a sit-in at a segregated restaurant in Rock Hill. What they did next gave new fuel to the civil rights movement nationwide.

Rock Hill, SC · 4h

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Lowes Foods Pilots Flashfood Discounts At 5 Columbia, SC, Stores

Lowes Foods has partnered with Flashfood to launch a pilot program at five stores in the Columbia, South Carolina, market. Through the program, guests can purchase surplus meat, produce and other fresh foods at discounted prices, with deals listed on the Flashfood app. By using the Flashfood app, Columbia-area customers...

Columbia, SC · 15h

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Pecan Pie Season Starts At These Four South Carolina Roadside Farm Markets

When the air turns cool in South Carolina, a lot of folks start thinking about one thing: pecan pie. Some of the best slices in the state come from small roadside markets, not fancy bakeries. These family stands and country stores have been feeding locals and road-trippers for years. Here...

South Carolina · 6h

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Irmo to hold nighttime Christmas Parade

Bright Lights, Warm Hearts is the theme for this year’s Christmas Parade, which will feature a new nighttime format. Community members, organizations and local businesses are invited to light up the evening and celebrate the holiday season during the parade on Saturday, Dec. 5, beginning at 5:45 p.m. The...

Irmo, SC · 2d