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When the Chairs Turn: Grace Miller Moody’s Leap of Faith
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Canalside Bierkeller hosts 3rd annual Fasching Fest in Columbia
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) - Canalside Bierkeller held its third annual Fasching Fest this weekend, drawing crowds for a two-day celebration of German culture despite rainy conditions. Fasching is a German festival often compared to Mardi Gras, marking a period of celebration before the fasting obligations of Lent. Friday’s ceremony opened...
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Santee Cooper shows out South Carolina B.A.S.S. Nation anglers
On February 14th, SC Bass Nation held its first trail tournament of the year at Santee Cooper lakes. Boaters and co-anglers were greeted with calm winds, warming temperatures, and extremely clear water on the famed fishery. By the time the scales had closed, three separate bags were weighed in, each totaling more than 35 lbs. James Gibbons took first prize with an astonishing 35.84, followed closely by Corey Casey, and Bennett Lawshe.
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The No-Frills Restaurant In South Carolina That Locals Swear Has The Best Breakfast In The State
Sometimes the greatest culinary treasures aren’t found in fancy establishments with white tablecloths and sommelier service, but in humble buildings with worn-in booths and coffee that keeps coming until you have to waddle out the door. The Summerton Diner in Summerton, South Carolina is exactly that kind of place.
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Sugar Ray to headline free Meeting Street Music Fest in West Columbia
WEST COLUMBIA, S.C. — The Meeting Street Music Fest in West Columbia just announced a major act for the main stage. The city announced on Friday that the band Sugar Ray will headline the annual free festival, to be held on April 17 and 18 in West Columbia. The...
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Canalside Bierkeller hosts 3rd annual Fasching Fest in Columbia
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The Roast Beef At This Buffet Restaurant In South Carolina Is So Good, It’s Worth The Road Trip
The Roast Beef At This Buffet Restaurant In South Carolina Is So Good, It’s Worth The Road Trip. Most people don’t associate buffet restaurants with standout roast beef, but Carolina Buffet in West Columbia is about to change your assumptions and possibly ruin you for lesser versions forever.
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This Tiny Restaurant In South Carolina Serves Up The Best Shrimp And Grits You’ll Ever Taste
Shrimp and grits done right can make you believe in magic, or at least in the power of really good Southern cooking. Cafe Strudel in West Columbia has mastered this classic dish in a way that’ll make you rethink everything you thought you knew about it. Here’s a truth...
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'Finlay Fridays' concert brings new energy to a bustling Finlay Park
COLUMBIA, S.C. — Finlay Park was buzzing with energy Friday night as the weekly Finlay Fridays concert series officially got underway in downtown Columbia. Hundreds gathered in the park to enjoy warm late-February weather, live music and a festive community atmosphere. Attendees spread out across the lawn while children played, and families sampled offerings from several food trucks on site.
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Meet a South Carolina Local: Chris Williams
For Chris Williams, chef-owner of Roy’s Grille in Irmo, South Carolina, community is key. He grew up in Olar, a rural town on the edge of the Lowcountry, before moving to the Midlands as a kid. The chef celebrates his South Carolina and Gullah Geechee roots at events like Taste of Lake Murray and Columbia Food & Wine Festival, and will compete this fall in the World Food Championships in Indianapolis. We chatted with Williams, a2022 South Carolina Chef Ambassador, about food, culture, and community.
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Local artist crafts giant sweetgrass basket for SC museum
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WCBD) – The South Carolina State Museum unveiled Thursday morning what is believed to be the largest sweetgrass basket ever created. The hands and heart behind the 5-foot-tall and 5-foot-wide basket is renowned Gullah Geechee artist and Mount Pleasant native Corey Alston. The sweetgrass basket was named “Big Percy.” Commissioned by the museum, […]
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Take 6 and After 7 offer Master Class in music to Richland One students
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) — Each year, The Auntie Karen Foundation teams up with Richland School District One for its annual Master Class — this year held at Eau Claire High School. Famous musicians are invited to share their knowledge, perform some of their songs, and participate in a...
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Irish Fest Camden Kicks Off with Red Hot Chili Pipers and Irish Pub Night at the Arts Center
It’s a big couple of weeks at the Arts Center of Kershaw County as Irish Fest Camden gets underway! Next weekend, the Red Hot Chili Pipers hit the stage at Wood Auditorium on February 28th at 7:30 p.m. VIP tickets are already sold out, and only a limited number of seats remain. Then on March 5th, the Black Box Theatre transforms into a traditional Irish Pub for Irish Pub Night, featuring live music from Charleston favorites The Bograts. Guests will enjoy a hearty Irish dinner, one Irish ale, and an evening of lively jigs, reels, and sing-alongs. Later in March, Noel Freidline brings “The Piano Men” — the music of Elton John and Billy Joel — on March 20th. And in April, magician and mentalist Jack Kelly takes the stage April 17th.