Liquor liability insurance costs blamed for brewery closure
The Dales Biergarten and Bottle Shoppe closed after two years of business and attributed its closure to the rising costs of liquor liability insurance.
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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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SC lawmakers considering ways to combat drunk driving
Requiring bartenders to be trained and allowing public safety responders to collect all drivers’ blood samples under certain conditions are still up in the air.
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Navigating Halloween in Columbia: Call for caution amid the college-age festivities
With Halloween and USC Homecoming colliding, police and downtown businesses urge students to party responsibly and stay safe throughout the festivities.
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Out-of-state football fans find community in Columbia fan groups
Fans come together to watch the games at specific restaurants and bars.
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Columbia Restaurant Week cost can be prohibitive for small businesses
Seasoned with Soul’s slogan is, “Soulfood like your grandma used to make.”...
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Retail in the Vista – a balance or imbalance?
The Vista has an entertainment feel to it with the number of restaurants and bars that call it home.
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Midlands businesses expect tourism for USC football, but not basketball, games
Even though USC’s women’s basketball team is nationally ranked, some business owners blame games scheduled during the week on smaller crowds coming in from out of town.
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New Orleans-based brunch spot coming to iconic Five Points location
Ruby Sunshine is renovating an historic building that was home to Yesterday’s for more than 40 years.
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Devine Street businesses frustrated by lack of street improvements
For nearly 20 years, Devine Street’s retailers have pushed for the city of Columbia to make improvements to the area. But little change has taken place.
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Restaurants excited to welcome back bigger crowds for Restaurant Week 2022
Hungry? Check out the restaurants in the Midlands participating in Restaurant Week 2022.
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Columbia nationally recognized for pet friendliness
Bars, restaurants and parks in Columbia welcome both pets and their humans, resulting in national recognition for the city.
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