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Recommendation of the Week: Dipped cone at Zesto of West Columbia

Sometimes an icon is more than just a symbol. For 77 years, Zesto of West Columbia has been a fixture on 12th Street, offering up burgers , chicken, fries, milkshakes, hot dogs and more. The restaurant is such a mainstay that earlier this year a section of 12th Street, from Jarvis Klapman Boulveard down to Knox Abbott Drive, was named Gus Manos Memorial Street in memory of one of the West Columbia restaurant’s late co-owners. While I do love a good Zesto burger and fries, on a recent afternoon visit I went with a chocolate dipped ice cream cone. There’s a reason they have a towering sculpture of it outside, after all. With its solid chocolate shell enveloping the super sweet vanilla ice cream , the dipped cone remains a classic afternoon snack, a reward after soccer practice , or a treat for just about any other occasion. If you liked this suggestion and want to see more like it, you can get my recommendations first in Let’s Dish, Columbia, my weekly newsletter offering restaurant and food news from across Columbia, Lexington and South Carolina. Simply fill out the form below to sign up for the (free) newsletter.

West Columbia, SC · 1d

WIS-TV

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USC softball announces 2027 non-conference schedule

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) - South Carolina’s softball 2027 non-conference schedule has been finalized by head coach Ashley Chastain. The 30-game non conference schedule will include three home tournaments, a home-and-home matchup against Clemson, and 12 games against 2026 NCAA Tournament teams. South Carolina will kick off the season with...

Columbia, SC · 13h
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Lexington County Chronicle

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Lexington 2 educator launches national teacher prep curriculum

More than three decades after South Carolina's Teacher Cadet Program inspired her to pursue a career in education, Lexington School District Two’s Marcella Wine-Snyder is helping inspire a new generation of aspiring teachers. Wine-Snyder, the district’s alternative certification coach, collaborated with fellow South Carolina educators Angi Brush, Anne Ledford...

Lexington, SC · 22h
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swlexledger.com

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Explore Lexington's Darker Past During Free Murders and Mysteries Walking Tour

Lexington, SC 11/12/2026 - History lovers and those fascinated by true crime will have an opportunity to explore a darker chapter of Lexington's past during the Lexington Murders and Mysteries Walking Tour on Friday, November 13, 2026. Hosted by the Lexington County Museum, this free guided walking tour will take...

Lexington, SC · 2d

wach.com

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First fall freeze likely this weekend

COLUMBIA, SC (WACH) — Today is the beginning of a cool down that will persist through the weekend and early next week. Temperatures will go from the 40s early to the upper 50s and low 60s this afternoon. These will be the coolest high temperatures for the Midlands since...

Columbia, SC · 1d

The Post and Courier

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‘Goats on the clock’: Meet the new landscaping crew cleaning up Columbia’s Finlay Park

COLUMBIA - Visitors to Finlay Park and the Vista Greenway may see a four-legged landscaping crew hard at work the week of Nov. 12. The city of Columbia’s Parks and Recreation Department has partnered with Green Goat Land Management to bring ten goats to the two areas for both natural vegetation control and kudzu control, an invasive type of plant, the city’s Director of Public Relations Justin Stevens said. According to Stevens, Columbia first utilized goats for landscaping in April 2024. Before the city re-opened Finlay Park in 2025, goats were utilized for vegetation control. Since then, the...

Columbia, SC · 2d

Country Herald

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SC Weather Alert: Columbia, SC Freeze Watch, 30° Nov 14-18

National Weather Service warns of freezing temperatures across central South Carolina early Sunday, threatening sensitive plants and exposed plumbing.

Columbia, SC · 1d

USC Trojans On SI

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USC Basketball’s Big Three Continues to Surge Ahead of South Carolina

The USC Trojans' trio of guards made a statement against College of Charleston, building momentum ahead of Sunday's matchup with No. 1 South Carolina.

Los Angeles, CA · 1d

myfamilytravels.com

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South Carolina Woman Left a 17-Year Corporate Career and Turned Her Vintage Passion Into a New Business

Seventeen years in a corporate career might seem like a lifetime to some people, but one South Carolina woman decided it was time for something entirely different. She left her longtime job to build a business around vintage clothing, creativity, and the thrill of discovering forgotten treasures. Her passion eventually...

Cayce, SC · 1d

Columbia Star

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Notice of Unclaimed Vehicles/Public Sales

The owner/lienholder may reclaim the vehicle within fifteen (15) days of this notice by paying to the custodian of the vehicle all charges authorized by law. Additional storage and/or processing costs may be added after the date of this notice. The failure of the owner/lienholder to exercise their right to reclaim the vehicle within the time provided may be deemed a waiver of all right, title and interest in the vehicle and their consent to sale of the vehicle at public auction. Public sale will take place at the business of the custodian of the vehicle at 10 a.m. on the first Monday of the month following the expiration of 30 days from the date of this notice.

Columbia, SC · 2d

Essentially Sports

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Dawn Staley Finally Gets Her Dream Recruit as GG Banks Chooses South Carolina Over LSU, Texas

Some recruiting battles are won through persistence, while others come down to a connection that stays with a player long after their first conversation. For Dawn Staley, GG Banks’ decision to commit to South Carolina is a little bit of both. The five-star guard had identified the Gamecocks as her dream school back in 2023, and now, after attracting attention from several major programs, she’s bringing her talents to Columbia. “South Carolina head women’s basketball coach Dawn Staley announced that Jezelle ‘GG’ Banks (Wilmington, Del. / The St. James Academy (VA)) will join the Gamecocks begin...

Columbia, SC · 2d

The State

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What Gamecocks' first SEC availability report says about LaNorris Sellers' status

As expected: No. 17 South Carolina listed quarterback LaNorris Sellers in its first availability report ahead of Saturday’s matchup against Arkansas. After injuring his ankle during the Gamecocks’ 17-9 win over Texas A&M last week, Sellers is designated as questionable three days out from USC’s game in Fayetteville. Receivers Nyck Harbor and Nitro Tuggle and defensive back J’Zavien Currence also were listed as questionable. Sellers got tests done on his ankle Sunday night and South Carolina coach Shane Beamer said “everything looked good,” giving him the confidence to say, “We fully expect him to play (against Arkansas).” In the second quarter of Saturday’s win over the Aggies, a Texas A&M defender landed on Sellers’ left ankle as he sacked the Gamecocks’ quarterback. Sellers left the game and immediately got X-rays inside Williams-Brice Stadium. When those came back negative, meaning there was no break, it allowed Sellers to continue playing. Early in the second half, it was clear he was struggling to manage the pain. He wasn’t stepping into throws. He consistently looked down at his ankle after bad throws. He seemed unsure of how much the ankle could take. Eventually, though, the injury’s affects weren’t showing themselves as much, which

Columbia, SC · 2d

South Carolina Daily Gazette

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Recounts confirm ousting of SC majority leader, narrow win of Greenville County Republican

COLUMBIA — The Republican legislator recently chosen to lead the House GOP Caucus officially lost his re-election bid with recount results certified Wednesday, while a second House Republican held on by less than three dozen votes. Official results show Democrat Joe Madge, a 59-year-old engineer at tire manufacturer Continental, defeated House Majority Leader Micah Caskey, […]

Greenville County, SC · 2d

wach.com

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Columbia firefighters celebrate holiday season with Christmas tree on Devine Street

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WACH) — The Columbia-Richland Fire Department joined the community for a holiday celebration on Devine Street, featuring a Christmas tree outside Fire Station 9. The Devine Street Association organized the event to bring together the community for the holiday season. Fire officials highlighted the Christmas tree outside...

Columbia, SC · 20h

coladaily.com

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Cayce hires deputy city manager

The city of Cayce has announced the hiring of Kendall P. Adams as its new deputy city manager. Adams previously served as assistant city administrator for the city of Forest Acres, where he provided leadership in municipal operations, logistics, and strategic planning. Adams began his public service career with the...

Cayce, SC · 1d

Seattle ON Tap

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The 45-Point Statement That South Carolina Made Tells You Everything About the New #1

Ncaab on gradient background - Created by the Sports On Tap desk | Source : Sports On Tap (team logos property of their respective owners) South Carolina has absolutely stomped its way to the No. 1 spot in the CBS Sports women’s college basketball power rankings, kicking off the season with a flawless 2-0 record. […]

Columbia, SC · 2d

Columbia Star

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Will Green’s Butterfly Effect

Will Green is an award-winning local teacher who spread his wings to promote, protect, and proliferate Monarch butterflies. Will was born in York County. He moved to Columbia after graduating high school and attended USC. After graduating with a marine science degree, Will volunteered in Costa Rica for three months.

Columbia, SC · 2d

Arkansas Razorbacks On SI

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What a Win Against South Carolina Would Mean for Ryan Silverfield, Arkansas

Pulling off an upset of Gamecocks would help Silverfield's case to build stronger roster in 2027

Fayetteville, AR · 2d

Lexington County Chronicle

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Allen University alum publishes debut book, ‘Legacy Leverage’

Allen University alumnus Tylan Jennings, a U.S. Army veteran, educator and coach, has published his first book, “Legacy Leverage: From Discipline to Dynasty.”. The book explores how the habits people build, the choices they make about money and the time they invest in others can shape what they pass on to the next generation, according to a news release.

Columbia, SC · 22h