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Tag: Five Points
Five Points coffee pop up nears completion on new permanent location
The pop-up will return to the same building in the center of Five Points that it began in.
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JerryFest brings joy, music, The Dead to Five Points
“Grass is Dead” headlines an event that couldn’t be more alive.
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Student surge floods Columbia bars and restaurants
USC college students pack into small bars and place added pressure on bouncers and bartenders to maintain liquor laws.
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South Carolina restaurant inspections undergo changes
South Carolina restaurants face tougher, more frequent inspections after a state agency shift.
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Harden Street house rezoned after months-long dispute
Neighbors worried the buyer would tear down the 100-year-old home to build apartments.
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Going Bananas: Columbia’s Five Points gets peel of excitement at bar crawl
Banana suits took over Columbia for a hilariously wild night!
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Columbia parking rates rise significantly, sparking concerns from some businesses, residents
Columbia’s parking rates have increased at meters and garages.
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Midlands retailers tackle rising shoplifting rates
Rates are on the rise. What can a business do?
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Five Points’ new theater a space for horror flicks, local and indie filmmakers
There’s a new theater in town ready to play everyone’s favorite indie and local films.
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Harden Street house sparks zoning debate, redevelopment concerns
Neighbors worried apartments could replace a historic home. Now, council members are voting to rezone it – and possibly the whole street.
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Flooding still a concern in Five Points as flood mitigation projects are delayed
The city has multiple flood-abatement projects planned along Rocky Branch, which runs through much of downtown.
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