Tag: West Columbia
Future of West Columbia’s infamous chicken plant unclear as city’s riverfront grows
House of Raeford has been a fixture in West Columbia for decades. Is it here to stay?
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Columbia’s growing BBQ scene is smoking up an appetite
Barbecue is a gem in the city of Columbia and South Carolina, drawing diners with dishes such as hash and rice and pulled pork.
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Shell-ebrating soft-shell crab season in Columbia
Find out where the Southern delicacy, soft-shell crab, is sold in Columbia.
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Gray Collegiate Eagles enter new era for school’s athletics
Two new leaders will take the school through uncharted territory in the state’s 4A division of play.
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Retail growth in Lexington County matches boom in population, manufacturing
Shopping follows commercial growth – then draws in more commercial growth.
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Bikes sit abandoned after share program shut down in spring
There is still no future in sight for Columbia’s bikes. Bikes at 18 downtown stations sit unused.
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Nostalgia Central: Midlands shops provide gaming memories, memorabilia
Retro shops offer vintage electronics and gaming consoles that are now in such high demand.
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There’s a shortage of veterinarians in SC shelters. Could a new Clemson vet school help?
There are too many animals in shelters and not enough vets, some say. Clemson’s new vet school could offer relief.
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SC poised to be a leader in electric vehicle industry
With the help of leaders in the electric vehicle industry, South Carolina is becoming a hub for EV manufacturing.
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Columbia’s antique stores offer unique and sustainable items
And everyone loves finding something special, something they’ve always been looking for.
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A top-rope dive into the world of local professional wrestling
Professional wrestling is more than just World Wrestling Entertainment. Learn about the independent circuit and Columbia’s own wrestling promotion: Palmetto Championship Wrestling.
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Local beer garden memorializes now-closed Columbia icon The Whig
Owners of West Columbia’s WECO beer garden wanted to leave fans with one last pint (glass) after its sister bar, The Whig, closed.
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