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Popular Columbia taqueria continues expansion, announces 3rd location hoping for spring opening
COLUMBIA — Tacos Nayarit, a beloved local Mexican grill, will soon open a third location in Columbia. The restaurant, best known for its birria tacos and interesting drinks, plans to open at 7335 Garner’s Ferry Road. The property was previously home to Columbia’s last remaining Shoney’s, which shuttered in August 2025. Juan Rivera, who owns Tacos Nayarit, bought the property in October 2025 for $1.15 million. Tacos Nayarit’s innovative, playful menu and relaxed-yet-joyful atmosphere has earned it a cult following in the Midlands. The restaurant got its start on Percival Road in Columbia and op...
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Fenwick Expands Eagle, HMG and Elite Rod Families With New Technique-Specific Actions
COLUMBIA, S.C. – Fenwick is expanding three of its most-established rod families with 18 new technique-specific models for bass and walleye anglers. The new additions to the Eagle, HMG and Elite lineups build on more than 70 years of rod-building experience with specialized actions tailored to a wide variety of fishing techniques and applications.
The Post and Courier
A new Groucho’s is coming to this growing area of Lexington. What we know.
LEXINGTON — It’s happening. A new Groucho’s Deli is heading to Lexington County, and owners anticipate serving up sandwiches, salads and other favorites there near the beginning of 2027. What we know so farMichael Manley, who is part of the new location’s ownership group, said the restaurant will open in the space that was formerly Buck’s Pizza, in the Food Lion shopping center at the corner of SC-6 and Platt Springs Road. “I don’t have many other details, yet, mostly because the general contractor — when he gets permits, and our drawings get approved, then we’ll actually have a better timelin...
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S.C. SNAP restriction banning purchases of sugary drinks, candy goes into effect Nov. 1
The Post and Courier
Groundbreaking ceremony celebrates Oliver Hotel downtown redevelopment project
AIKEN — The hoteliers chosen to transform the former Hotel Aiken building into a downtown centerpiece arrived at the official groundbreaking Oct. 26 on horseback. Their mounts walked down Bee Lane through an audience of more than 100 citizens, elected officials, city employees, Realtors, shop owners, lenders and investors who’d gathered to commemorate the beginning of a redevelopment project that has been years in the making. Nashville-based Oliver Hospitality’s Ethan Orley, managing partner, and Craig Bradford, senior vice president for development, dismounted to speak while standing on the f...
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Columbia Museum to Unveil 18-Inch Dino Eggs in New 2027 Exhibit
South Carolina State Museum — Venue For Tiny Titans And Fossil Fest. Dinosaur eggs nearly 18 inches long — the longest ever discovered — are coming to Columbia. The South Carolina State Museum will open Tiny Titans: Dinosaur Eggs & Babies on Jan. 23, 2027, bringing authentic eggs and nests collected from around the world alongside hands-on activities built for visitors of all ages.
coladaily.com
Vista unveils Rainbow Forest art installation; Halloween festivities Friday
The Congaree Vista Guild will welcome Halloween visitors with lots of activities and with a new art installation in the Lincoln Tunnel at 1300 Lincoln Street. Beginning Friday at 5 p.m., the “Rainbow Forest” will transform the tunnel into an immersive experience of light, shadow, color and movement.
thenewirmonews.com
ShredFest Brings Skateboarding, Music to Irmo Nov. 14
IRMO – The Town of Irmo, Grindhouse Skate Co. and Irmo Mast Creative will host the inaugural ShredFest on Saturday, Nov. 14, at the skate park in Rawls Creek Park. Admission is free for spectators and participants. The event will feature live music, local food trucks and a Best...
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New fast food restaurant coming to former Burger King location at Exit 22 on I-20 near Aiken
AIKEN — A former Burger King that is undergoing renovations near Exit 22 on Interstate 20 will become the home of another fast food restaurant, according to online sources. Based on information posted on indeed.com and pacificbells.com, 2636 Columbia Highway North, which was the Burger King’s address, will be the site of a new Taco Bell. The jobs available are listed on those websites. Pacific Bells is one of the largest Taco Bell franchisees in this country. It operates more than 300 restaurants in 11 states that have more than 7,000 team members. Those Taco Bells include eateries at 1565 Ric...
Lexington County Chronicle
Lexington musician Jeff Smith introduces Parallel Lines
Lexington musician Jeff Smith is launching Parallel Lines with “You’ll Find Better,” a debut single arriving Friday, Nov. 6, on Spotify, Apple Music and other major streaming platforms. Smith wrote, performed, recorded, produced, mixed and mastered the track himself, taking on every part of a release that...
Lexington County Chronicle
‘America’s Got Talent’ finalist Mike Stone coming to Harbison Theatre
For one night, a South Carolina favorite is coming home, and he’s bringing the party with him. On Friday, Nov. 20 at 7:30 p.m., pianist and entertainer Mike Stone will celebrate a major milestone with his 40th birthday celebration concert at the Harbison Theatre at Midlands Technical College. Stone,...