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Bethune, SC · Lifestyle
columbiachamber.com
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...
The State
WRDW-TV
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.
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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...
YoCo News
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...
American Songwriter
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.
The Post and Courier
wach.com
"A historic staple": A Midlands favorite spot closing its doors after 80+ years
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WACH) — A sad day for people in the Midlands and the Rosewood Dairy Bar. On Saturday, the Midlands' favorite burger, chicken, and ice cream stop closed its doors after 84 years. "It's going to be missed. It's a historic staple," Sam McCollum, a customer, said. Customers...
everafterinthewoods.com
This South Carolina Donut Shop Serves Giant Fritters In Both Apple And Peach Flavors
A gas station in South Carolina keeps peach fritters in its donut case. Peach fritters, right there near the fuel pumps and the snack aisle. That alone should make you hit the brakes. The same counter turns out apple fritters too, and both get described as big often enough that...
travelmag.com
The State
Biscuitville closes its Irmo restaurant after less than two years. What to know
There’s one less spot to grab breakfast in the Irmo area. Biscuitville, the regional chain known for its breakfast, has shut down a Columbia-area location after less than two years in business. Biscuitville’s restaurant at 10605 Broad River Road in Irmo is now listed as permanently closed, with all signage removed from the building. FULL STORY: A breakfast restaurant chain has closed a Columbia-area location. Here’s where Here are key takeaways: The Irmo location at 10605 Broad River Road has been marked “permanently closed” on the Biscuitville website. A reporter who visited recently found all Biscuitville signage removed from the building and roadside. Short run in Irmo: The restaurant first opened in March 2025, meaning it operated for roughly a year and a half before shutting down. This isn’t the chain’s first Columbia-area closure. Biscuitville also closed its 7924 Garners Ferry Road location in Columbia in July 2025. One local spot remains: The company’s restaurant on Clemson Road in northeast Columbia is still open for business. Company background: Biscuitville launched in 1975 in Danville, Virginia, and now operates more than 70 locations across Virginia, North Carolina and South Carolina. The chain opened a 78,000-square-foot distribution center in Burlington, North Carolina,