Business

New coffee shop opens in downtown Columbia

By P.J. Williams | Apr 21, 2023

Azalea Coffee Bar – a coffee shop supported ...

By Hanna Schatteman | Apr 21, 2023

More than 60% of funeral directors nationwide are ...

By Bridget Frame | Apr 20, 2023

Hunting for hidden treasure: thrift culture in Col...

By Emily Okon | Apr 17, 2023

South Carolina Tesla owners are pushing for EV inc...

By Dylan Knichel | Apr 14, 2023

SC poised to be a leader in electric vehicle indus...

By Dylan Knichel | Apr 2, 2023

Columbia’s newest workout studio combines unique strength training, dance moves

by Grayson McClendon | Sep 26, 2023

Another female-owned business comes to Columbia, bringing the BEATS method to the city.

Main Street has become a business mecca

by Camdyn Bruce | Sep 20, 2023

New businesses and restaurants are flocking to Main Street, including a new Prohibition restaurant, capitalizing on the popularity of the downtown entertainment district.

New family-run food market in the Vista creates a cozy atmosphere

by Grayson McClendon and Madelyn Weston | Sep 8, 2023

Farmers Market Xchange opened its doors Sept. 1 and is gaining traffic from locals for its selection of fresh produce, baked goods and coffee.

Diabetics, advocates react to insulin price reductions

by G.E. Hinson | Mar 24, 2023

Major pharmaceutical companies have rolled out plans for insulin price reductions. Diabetics and advocates are grateful but skeptical.

Clemson is making strides in EV industry. Will USC do the same?

by Dylan Knichel | Mar 3, 2023

As the future of the automotive industry is calling South Carolina home, Clemson University is rolling out its own electric vehicle school in response. Will the University of South Carolina follow suit?

Local beer garden memorializes now-closed Columbia icon The Whig

by Noah Hale | Feb 17, 2023

Owners of West Columbia’s WECO beer garden wanted to leave fans with one last pint (glass) after its sister bar, The Whig, closed.

Local entrepreneur brings mobile petting zoo to Midlands

by Abby Foncannon and Grace Brown | Jan 24, 2023

Twin Farms Mobile Petting Zoo is a new business in the Midlands that Bianca Greer started in January. The traveling zoo is designed to bring unique fun to events as well as educate people on farm animals.