Tag: economic
Owner of historic Babcock Building hopeful for future renovation plans
Owners of the Babcock Building in Columbia still hope to move forward with planned renovations despite a fire that destroyed part of the building.
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Locals see Cayce as hidden “gem”
State Street in downtown Cayce has previously been a neglected area of town, but the city’s recent efforts to revive the area foreshadow a future renaissance.
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God’s Storehouse: Struggling to help the struggling
God’s Storehouse is a non-profit community outreach program that has fed nearly 30,000 people since its creation in 1986. Now while helping the needy, the outreach is in need of help.
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Chicken nuggets: A fried favorite full of history
Who would have ever guessed that chicken nuggets would become an American culinary classic?
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A renaissance of Cayce’s old downtown?
Cayce officials are hopeful about the rebirth of State Street and aim to bring it to life in coming years.
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Mega Millions Jackpot is now largest in lottery history
The Mega Millions jackpot is drawing in players who hope for a $1.6 billion win.
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Three years after devastating floods, Old Mill businesses regain footing
The Old Mill is back in business. Tenants of the Old Mill in Lexington were greatly affected by the 2015 Flood. Three years later, they are still working to get things back to how they used to be.
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Quiet zones could reduce Columbia train noise
One Columbia resident is working to quiet the noisy clamoring of trains.
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Columbia family is destined for Disney despite park price hikes
A family of four from Columbia continues to plan trips to Walt Disney World despite an increase in ticket prices, effective Sunday. Prices for tickets in every tier increased as well as parking, but the magical experience, excellent customer service and new park attractions keep the Mills family returning to the Magic Kingdom.
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Lexington Co. Sherriff Jay Koon speaks on the impact the budget analysis had on his department.
Based on a compensation analysis McMaster initiated, the latest budget provides $40 million in new dollars for law enforcement recruitment and retention pay raises.
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