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White Rock, SC · Lifestyle

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This South Carolina Buffet Restaurant Is So Good It Is Practically A Hidden Gem

The fried chicken at this South Carolina buffet comes with its own official title: Famous Southern Fried Chicken. I like a kitchen that boldly prints that word right on the menu. The buffet sits inside a church banquet and conference center, which already makes it unusual. Lunch runs only four...

West Columbia, SC · 3d

The Post and Courier

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‘That’s a wrap’: Midlands sandwich shop shuts down after 9 months

Stacked, a bagel and sandwich shop which opened its doors in Columbia and Lexington last February, announced on Nov. 12 that both locations have officially closed. The business originally replaced two existing locations of Sully’s Steamers, a popular steamed bagel spot, on Devine Street in Columbia and Sunset Boulevard in Lexington. The menu featured bagels, wraps and salads all “stacked high” with ingredients. The Columbia location sat along a stretch of Devine amongst a popular dining and shopping district. Nearby restaurants include Cantina 76, Za's and Piecewise Coffee. A daily average of ...

Lexington, SC · 2d

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Seven South Carolina Diners That Serve Comfort Food All Winter Without Charging Much

Winter in South Carolina may be mild, but a chilly morning still calls for a hot plate and a booth. Across the state, a handful of hometown diners keep the griddles busy all season long without emptying anyone’s wallet. Most of these spots sit in the $10 to $20...

South Carolina · 4d

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South Carolina Town Named a Street After a Greek Immigrant Who Helped Build Its Beloved Family Restaurant

Few family restaurants ever become important enough to have a street named in honor of someone who helped build them. Yet that is exactly what happened in South Carolina, where a Greek immigrant’s decades of service inspired an unusual tribute. He arrived in America as a child, learned a...

West Columbia, SC · 3d

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You’ll Want To Drive Across South Carolina For The Fried Chicken At This Unassuming Restaurant

If someone told you that the best fried chicken in South Carolina was hiding inside a plain, gray building on Bluff Road in Columbia with a cracked parking lot and zero pretension, you’d probably want to verify that claim personally, and you absolutely should. That place is Bernie’s Chicken,...

Columbia, SC · 3d

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Six South Carolina Restaurants Where Prime Rib Is Still A Weekly Ritual

Some dinners are just meals, but prime rib night is a standing date that people plan their whole week around. Across South Carolina, a handful of restaurants still roll out this slow-roasted classic on a set night, and the regulars know exactly when to show up. A few of these...

South Carolina · 4d

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Locals Have Loved The Fried Chicken At This Historic Main Street Spot In South Carolina For Years

Some restaurants feed you, and some become part of a town’s story. Drake’s Duck-In on Main Street in Columbia is the second kind, a bright little chicken shop with photos on the walls showing just how long people have lined up for its food. Regulars still swear by...

Columbia, SC · 23h

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5 Restaurant Chains That Closed South Carolina Locations in 2026

You’ve got a go-to spot. Losing it stings. For one family, that spot was the On The Border on Beacon Drive in Greenville, and they told Fox Carolina they’d been eating there since 1999. These are the restaurant chains that have closed South Carolina locations in 2026. 1....

South Carolina · 10h

The Post and Courier

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Columbia approves new build of drive-thru coffee, energy drink chain

COLUMBIA — A new on-the-go option for coffee, energy drinks, smoothies and more was just approved for the northeast Columbia area. A new 7 Brew Coffee drive-thru location is coming to 551 Spears Creek Church Road in the Pontiac area of Elgin. The City of Columbia planning commission approved the item at its Nov. 14 meeting as part of its major site plan, city documents show. That address belongs to an empty plot of land — it’s not yet clear when construction will begin on the 510-square-foot drive-thru or when the 7 Brew could open for business. The item was approved by the city without additi...

Columbia, SC · 2d

UPI News

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Game show inspires S.C. man's $200,000 lottery win

A South Carolina resident's favorite game show inspired the scratch-off purchase that earned him a $200,000 lottery prize.

Ridgeway, SC · 3d

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South Carolina’s Cozy Evening Train Ride Comes With Santa, Cookies, And Hot Chocolate

Pajamas are encouraged on one of the coziest December train rides in South Carolina. Yes, grown-ups too, and nobody will judge your reindeer slippers or fuzzy hats. The evening trip lasts about 90 minutes and splits riders into two groups. One group sips hot chocolate with cookies and stories in a dining car while the other sings carols with Santa.

South Carolina · 4d

The State

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A pair of Columbia-area bagel sandwich shops have closed. What to know

A pair of Midlands bagel sandwich shops have announced their closure. Stacked, which had bagel sandwich restaurants at 2835 Devine St. in Columbia and 5580 Sunset Blvd. in Lexington, announced in Thursday posts on social media that both locations have closed. The locations are also marked a permanently closed on Google. “That’s a wrap,” Stacked said on Instagram. “After countless bagels, wraps, salads and memories made, both Stacked locations have officially closed their doors. To everyone who walked through our doors, shared a meal with us, brought a friend or made Stacked part of their daily routine, thank you. Your love and support have meant more to us than we can put into words.” The two Midlands storefronts opened a few years ago as Sully’s Steamers bagel sandwich locations. Earlier this year both the Columbia and Lexington addresses switched to the Stacked brand. Stacked offered number of breakfast and lunch sandwiches, including a host of “signature stacks” that could be served as a wrap or on a toasted or steamed bagel. They also had salads and other offerings. “While this chapter has come to an end, we will always be grateful for the memories made, the friendships formed and the

Columbia, SC · 3d

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Columbia Animal Services to hold 'Pups & Pints' adoption event this Sunday

Columbia Animal Services will hold a “Pups and Pints” adoption event and donation drive this Sunday, Nov. 15, from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. at Hunter-Gatherer Brewery & Alehouse, located at 1402 Jim Hamilton Blvd. in Columbia. The public is invited to come enjoy brews and bites, meet...

Columbia, SC · 1d

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Saluda Shoals Holiday Lights Return With $25, $30 and $35 Nights

Holiday Lights on the River is scheduled to return to Saluda Shoals Park on Nov. 25, running nightly through Dec. 31 from 6 to 10 p.m. It is billed as the Midlands' largest drive-through light show and, by one local account, is in its 23rd year. The route, the per-car prices and the nights when the extras shut down are the details that actually change a family's plan. The Irmo Chapin Recreation Commission posts the hours and three admission rates.

Columbia, SC · 1d

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Furry Friends Friday: Meet Baxter

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) - Meet Baxter! He’s a 7-year-old Hound mix available for adoption through Pawmetto Lifeline’s Shelter Diversion Program. Baxter is a sweet, friendly, and easygoing boy. He is happy, affectionate, and enjoys being around people! His favorite activity is spending time outdoors. He enjoys exploring the yard, sniffing around, and checking out wooded areas.

Columbia, SC · 2d

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‘I am fortunate’: Columbia man says he was on flight as FAA ground stop was ordered

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) - A Columbia man described his experience of being in the air as the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) grounded all domestic flights on Friday. Brad Fleming said he was “one of the lucky ones” who was able to make it home after landing at Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE).

Columbia, SC · 1d

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Batesburg-Leesville to Celebrate Christmas Season with Annual Parade December 6, 2026

The annual holiday tradition will begin at 5:15 p.m. and is expected to bring families, friends and visitors together for an evening of Christmas cheer and community celebration. This year's parade will feature entries competing for awards based on how well they represent the parade theme. Participants will have the...

Batesburg, SC · 1d

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 · 2d

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El Charro Bringing Another Mexican Restaurant to West Columbia Along Platt Springs Road

West Columbia, SC 11/12/2026 - West Columbia residents will soon have another dining option as El Charro Mexican Restaurant prepares to expand its presence in the Midlands with a new location along Platt Springs Road. The restaurant recently announced plans to open at 3313 Platt Springs Road in West Columbia,...

West Columbia, SC · 3d

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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 · 3d