Open in NewsBreak

Mayesville

See all locations
Customize your news
47°F
publisher avatar

Food & Drink

swlexledger.com

website

What-A-Burger Is Coming To Lexington!

Whataburger is reportedly planning a new location at 2550 Augusta Highway in Lexington, as part of the upcoming Victory Village shopping center, near Lexington High School. A new Whataburger restaurant Location: 2550 Augusta Highway, Lexington, SC Part of the 27-acre Victory Village development Located in the same development planned to feature Target and Academy Sports + Outdoors.

Lexington, SC · 8d

The State

partner publisher · 65.9K followers
article img

A growing Lexington County development will add a new restaurant. What to know

A spot for smoothies, wraps and other treats is on the way at a growing development in Lexington County. Tropical Smoothie Cafe, which has locations across the U.S., is bringing a new storefront to the Platt Springs Crossing development in the 5400 block of Platt Springs Road, near South Lake Drive, in Lexington’s busy Red Bank area. The restaurant will be in a shopping strip next door to the development’s Lowes Foods supermarket, and near a Planet Fitness. There are banners hanging on the building announcing the Tropical Smoothie Cafe, and construction and prep work was ongoing in the space when a reporter briefly went by Monday morning. An opening date for the cafe hasn’t been publicly announced. There are more than 1,700 Tropical Smoothie Cafe locations across the U.S., according to data website ScrapeHero . The restaurant’s menu includes, as you would expect, fruit smoothies, but also breakfast wraps, acai bowls, cold brew coffee and more. Platt Springs Crossing is a 60-acre, $65 million mixed-use project that is steadily expanding off Platt Springs Road near South Lake Drive in Red Bank. Businesses that already are operating at the site include the aforementioned Lowes Foods supermarket, a Panda Express Chinese

Lexington County, SC · 8d

hoodline.com

website

Culver's Pushes Back First Midlands Opening to Nov. 9 in Columbia

Columbia's first Culver's restaurant won't be serving ButterBurgers this week after all. The chain has pushed back the opening of its Clemson Road location to Nov. 9, 2026, after earlier signs pointed to an opening as soon as October. The rescheduled date was confirmed in a company statement reported by...

Columbia, SC · 8d
article img

The State

partner publisher · 65.9K followers
article img

Roaches, rodent droppings, fuzz. Worst Midlands restaurant inspections: October

The South Carolina Department of Agriculture has wrapped up its restaurant inspections for Oct., and the dirtiest kitchens in the Midlands have been spotted. Inspectors look at kitchen conditions, and this month, they found roaches, rodent droppings, fuzzy organic growth and employee misconduct. The following restaurants had restaurant inspections in Oct. and received C grades, which is the lowest achievable score. This is a sample of the restaurants with the lowest scores and is not a complete list. You can find the complete list here : Captain D’s at 818 Hwy 1 S in Kershaw County Captain D’s in Kershaw County had a restaurant inspection on Oct. 5 and received a score of 78. The inspector noticed that an employee was handling raw fish and other proteins and didn’t wash their hands before switching tasks. Dishes were stored with food and grime still on them. Raw fish was being stored at a temperature that could risk bacterial growth. Fly and roach activity was noticeable during the inspection. The inspector also saw dead flies and roaches throughout the kitchen. There were damaged gaskets in the walk-in cooler and cabinets had black growth inside them. There was a heavy buildup of grease

Lexington County, SC · 8d

The State

partner publisher · 65.9K followers

This growing Mexican fusion chain has eyes on expanding to the Columbia area

A growing Mexican fusion chain that has restaurants in a number of states is looking to bring locations to the Columbia area. Bubbakoo’s Burritos, which was founded in New Jersey in 2008 and has expanded to more than 150 locations in the years since, is looking to expand to Columbia and the Midlands, Bubbakoo’s vice president for development Michael Lassen told The State. The company currently has restaurants in New Jersey, North Carolina, Tennessee, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Maryland and a number of other states. Lassen noted there are a number of factors spurring Bubbakoo’s interest in the Columbia area, including demographics, proximity to the University of South Carolina and other factors. “We’ve identified that the Southeast, particularly the Carolinas, would be a very big success,” Lassen said. “It’s a good culture fit for us. We are actively looking for operators and real estate (in Columbia) as we speak.” The menu at Bubbakooo’s includes burritos, quesadillas, tacos, nachos, curly fries, tater tots, churro bites, apple pie egg rolls and more. The restaurant gives customers the chance to customize their burritos, but also offers signature items such as the Nashville Hot Chicken burrito, which comes with fried chicken tossed in Nashville

Columbia, SC · 6d

columbiachamber.com

website

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...

Cayce, SC · 7d

YoCo News

partner publisher · 2.4K followers

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...

York, SC · 7d

familydestinationsguide.com

website

This Old-School South Carolina Drive-In Might Just Serve The Best Burgers You’ll Ever Eat

There’s a bold claim sitting right there in that headline, and Sno-Cap Drive-In in North Augusta, South Carolina is the kind of place that makes you believe it before you’ve even finished your first bite. Some restaurants earn their reputations slowly, through years of quiet consistency, and Sno-Cap...

North Augusta, SC · 16d

Yahoo!

website

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.

Aiken, SC · 13d

mindfullyamerican.com

website

6 Piggly Wiggly Secrets Employees Wish South Carolinians Knew

After enough trips, your regular grocery store can feel like second nature to you. Still, some Piggly Wiggly details tend to slip past even loyal South Carolina shoppers. Here are the details worth knowing before your next trip to the Pig. 1. Independent Store Owners. Piggly Wiggly is a franchise,...

South Carolina · 13d

The Post and Courier

partner publisher · 1.9K followers

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 · 8d

The US Sun

partner publisher · 2.9M followers

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 · 8d

wach.com

website

"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 · 10d

everafterinthewoods.com

website

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 · 9d

familydestinationsguide.com

website

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 · 9d

everafterinthewoods.com

website

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 · 9d

mindfullyamerican.com

website

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 · 9d

travelmag.com

website

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 · 9d

The State

partner publisher · 65.9K followers

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 · 8d

WCBD Count on 2

partner publisher · 58.6K followers

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 · 7d