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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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American Songwriter

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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

The Post and Courier

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Columbia restaurant reopens in new location with American fare, game room

COLUMBIA — A Columbia-area restaurant is back with a new location and a loaded menu. MJ’s Grill is “back and bigger than ever” with a new location at 612 St. Andrews Rd. in Columbia, owner Anthony Grieb said on Facebook. Its four-page menu of American fare offers burgers, baked potatoes, flatbreads, wings, quesadillas, salads, sandwiches … you get the point. This is the second run for MJ’s Grill. Grieb formerly owned a restaurant by the same name at 5 Lake Carolina Way in northeast Columbia for five years before selling it “for health reasons,” he said on Facebook. The State newspaper reported...

Columbia, SC · 5d

The US Sun

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Red Lobster & Outback Steakhouse among restaurants facing $5,000 fines if they breach state’s October 28 label law

RED Lobster and Outback Steakhouse are just some of the many eateries affected by a new state law cracking down on menu labels. The fresh legislation is permitting $5,000 daily fines for any restaurant failing to disclosed exactly where some seafood was caught. South Carolina House Bill 4248 took effect...

South Carolina · 5d

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"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...

Columbia, SC · 7d

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This Little South Carolina Roadside Diner Serves Homestyle Breakfast Just Off Highway 17

An open-face biscuit piled with sausage patties, sausage gravy, and two eggs goes by the name Land Shark. That name alone made me laugh. Then I read about the Creek Slam, a country fried steak breakfast smothered in more sausage gravy. The building looks like a cheerful yellow box beside...

South Carolina · 6d

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South Carolina Is Home To A Flea Market So Massive, It Takes A Full Day To Walk Through

There are places in South Carolina that locals know about but rarely talk about, and the Anderson Jockey Lot and Farmers Market in Belton is absolutely one of them. This market isn’t a weekend errand. It’s a full-day commitment, and a genuinely wonderful one at that. To understand...

South Carolina · 7d

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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...

Gaffney, SC · 7d

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This South Carolina Seafood Buffet Has Been Piling Crab Legs And Shrimp Onto Plates Since 1986

Life-size sharks hang over the dining room at this South Carolina seafood buffet. Hammerheads, great whites, and makos float above you while you crack crab legs, which is a bold choice of dinner company. The decor only gets wilder from there, starting with an 18-foot replica of Queen Elizabeth II....

Myrtle Beach, SC · 6d

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The Little Animal Sanctuary In South Carolina Where Rescued Farm Animals Greet You At The Fence

About 200 dogs and cats live on a former horse farm here, and many of them never have to leave at all. The ones who don’t get adopted simply stay for life, with heat lamps, straw beds, and their own little pools. The whole thing started in 1988 with...

South Carolina · 6d

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7 Big Differences Between Publix and Food Lion Every South Carolinian Should Know

At the Publix register, you enter your phone number before you finish paying. It’s a small step, but Food Lion does it differently. Some South Carolinians shop at both, and the switch is easy to miss on a quick trip. Here are the differences between Publix and Food Lion...

South Carolina · 7d

The State

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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,

Irmo, SC · 5d

Animal of Things

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Fireworks Laws and Pet Trauma in South Carolina: What Owners Need to Know

Explore amazing animal stories – visit Animal of Things Now and follow us! Fireworks are legal to buy and shoot almost every day of the year in South Carolina, and your dog or cat has no say in it. That mismatch is why so many owners dread the weeks around July 4 and New Year’s Eve. If you are trying to understand fireworks laws and pet trauma in … This article, Fireworks Laws and Pet Trauma in South Carolina: What Owners Need to Know , appeared first on Animal of Things . Discover more animal wonders – VISIT Animal of Things NOW AND FOLLOW US FOR FRESH UPDATES! Related Posts: • Planning a Rifle Deer Hunt in Hawaii? The Season Depends on the Island • Kosher Slaughter Laws in South Dakota: Federal Exemptions, State Rules, and Plant Requirements • Antifreeze Poisoning Liability Laws in Oregon: Who Pays When a Pet Is Poisoned

South Carolina · 4d

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15 S.C. school districts receive grants for serving locally grown food to students

SOUTH CAROLINA (WCBD) – The South Carolina Department of Agriculture has recognized 15 school districts, including Charleston County and Williamsburg County, for purchasing local produce, supporting farmers, and providing nutritious meals to students. Launched in January with a $1 million annual investment from the South Carolina General Assembly, Certified S.C. Cafeteria supplies South Carolina-grown produce, […]

South Carolina · 4d

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In ‘Incredibly Personal’ Fundraiser, Pizzeria Owners Focus on Saving Premature Babies

Village Idiot Pizza, located in Columbia, South Carolina, will bring back its annual Pizza for Preemies fundraiser in November, marking a new chapter for the popular community initiative. Heading into its ninth year, Pizza for Preemies has raised $88,000 since its inception. Now the locally owned restaurant is shifting its...

Columbia, SC · 4d

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You Can Still Get A Hearty Breakfast At These 7 South Carolina Diners

Breakfast prices keep climbing almost everywhere, but a few South Carolina diners never got that memo. From Rock Hill to Myrtle Beach, small kitchens are still loading plates with eggs, biscuits, grits, and pancakes at prices that feel like a throwback. These spots open early, keep things simple, and send...

South Carolina · 7d

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Wetzel’s Pretzels Opens New South Carolina Walmart Location

November 02, 2026 // Franchising.com // GOOSE CREEK, S.C. – Wetzel’s Pretzels, is expanding its presence in South Carolina with a new bakery inside the Walmart Supercenter at 605 Saint James Ave. The Goose Creek bakery will be operated by Mathieu and Hannah Rajaonah. The husband-and-wife duo relocated...

Goose Creek, SC · 6d

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A Million-Dollar Win on an Everyday Rod: Ugly Stik Pro Matt Robertson Makes Bass Fishing History

COLUMBIA, S.C. – The biggest payday in bass fishing history came with a rod that everyday anglers can afford. Ugly Stik pro Matt Robertson claimed a record $1.25 million grand prize at the inaugural World Bass Enterprises’ The Champions tournament on Old Hickory Lake, proving that success at the highest level of professional fishing doesn’t require the most expensive equipment. Armed with an Ugly Stik rod, Robertson outlasted 61 of the world’s top bass anglers to secure the largest first-place payout in bass tournament history.

Columbia, SC · 5d