Popular Columbia bridge dinner has set a date for 2026, and has a new name The annual dinner on the Gervais Street Bridge has long been a notable community event and has raised money for various causes

A 2026 date - and a new name - is set.
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Major candy company to build $675M plant in SC’s Midlands, bring 1,000 new jobs The company produces famed brands such as Nerds, SweetTARTS and Laffy Taffy. It will bring a new manufacturing and corporate facility to SC.

A major candy company will build a $675 million facility in the Midlands, plans to bring 1,000 new jobs.
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Lexington’s got a new spot for acai bowls and blended drinks. Check out where The new shop with numerous fresh fruit offerings is in a well-known shopping center along one of Lexington’s busiest commercial areas.

Something fresh in Lexington.

Columbia’s getting a new restaurant and market. It has a well-known local chef The coming spot describes itself as an “American brasserie and market” and will be located near a popular Columbia neighborhood.

Melrose Market is opening this year in Columbia. Details, including its chef and other leaders, are coming into view.

Columbia’s popular Cinnamon Roll Deli is expanding to Lexington. Check out where The deli has delighted diners on Devine Street for a decade. Now it is prepping an additional spot on a busy Lexington road.

LEXINGTON ALERT
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Spurs (and glasses) up: USC students create, launch new beer brand. Check it out The recently launched beer brand was developed by students in USC’s College of Hospitality, Retail and Sport Management.

The "perfect beer for tailgating," you say? Something new out of @uofschrsm.bsky.social.

This popular, growing pizza chain says it will expand to Columbia. What we know The company has franchise locations in numerous states and other parts of SC. Now it says it has its eyes on Columbia.

Yours, very truly.
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A Columbia Starbucks in a major shopping district has closed. What to know The ubiquitous coffee company has locations across the Midlands. Now one of its spots in a popular shopping area is shuttered.

An exit on the Harbison coffee scene.
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A popular Columbia acai bowl spot plans a new Lexington location. What we know The company has been a hit in downtown Columbia. Now it is planning a spot in Lexington County near a major high school.

The company has been a hit in downtown Columbia. Now it is planning a spot in Lexington County near a major high school.

This growing development in a busy area of Lexington is getting a new business The development is home to a grocery store, restaurants and more. Now another business is in the planning stages.

That ever-burgeoning Platt Springs Crossing.

This Lexington shopping center to get a new national store. Here’s the timeframe The shopping strip is along a bustling road in Lexington. It is slated to get a new location of a popular national chain.

Need some new tools? You'll be in luck soon in Lexington.
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Here’s when this growing area near Columbia will get a new Chipotle restaurant The well-known company is set to open its doors along a busy Midlands road that has an increasing number of businesses.

The well-known company is set to open its doors along a busy Midlands road that has an increasing number of businesses.

This busy Columbia road has a new restaurant for Indian cuisine. Here’s where The new eatery announced a soft opening for its spot along a high-traffic thoroughfare in the capital city.

The new eatery announced a soft opening for its spot along a high-traffic thoroughfare in the capital city.

Here’s when this growing area near Columbia will get a new Chipotle restaurant The well-known company is set to open its doors along a busy Midlands road that has an increasing number of businesses.

That Dutch Fork Road corridor in Irmo keeps popping.

This busy Columbia road has a new restaurant for Indian cuisine. Here’s where The new eatery announced a soft opening for its spot along a high-traffic thoroughfare in the capital city.

Head's up, Rosewood.
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A new shop for Gamecocks gear sets an opening date in Columbia’s Five Points The sportswear company has shops nationwide, and now it has circled a debut date in a popular Columbia neighborhood

A new shop for Gamecocks gear in Five Points.
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What’s being built on this busy road near Lake Murray in Lexington? What we know A new business is planned along the bustling road in Lexington that is a main thoroughfare between the town and Lake Murray.

Fish & grits, you say? (And gasoline and other stuff, too.)

‘Dutch’ treat: National coffee chain opens new Midlands locations. Here’s where The growing national chain recently purchased the Columbia area locations of a different chain and has now transformed them.

The Midlands is going Dutch.
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Cinnamon, ice cream & ‘dessert symbiosis.’ We tried Columbia’s new Crispy Cones The new shop was set to officially debut Friday in the heart of downtown Columbia. It’s from a company that gained notice on “Shark Tank.”

I'm a sucker for cinnamon.

A buzzy new restaurant has opened in Lexington. Check out what’s on the menu The new eatery recently debuted in a well-known retail and restaurant development in the heart of Lexington.

For all your pizza, pasta and oyster needs in Lexington.

Game on: New Columbia indoor mini-golf spot sets an opening date on a busy road The new facility is set bring indoor mini-golf fun to a shopping center along a well-known road in the Midlands area.

A little indoor mini-golf in Columbia? Here's when it debuts.

Columbia’s popular Vista getting a new restaurant. The grand opening date is set The new eatery along a busy street in the key hospitality district will have smoothies, salads, sandwiches and more.

Something new in the Vista.

‘Perfect match.’ Growing company unveils its $69M plan for Columbia’s BullStreet The company currently has 300 employees based in Columbia. It will look to add 300 more at a new 125,000-square-foot headquarters.

New moves at Columbia's BullStreet.

A popular salad restaurant sets an opening in Forest Acres. Here’s where & when The restaurant chain began in New York City. Now it is slated for a location in this trendy shopping center near Columbia.

It's Chopt. I'm unc.

What’s your favorite Columbia area spot for chicken wings? Vote in our poll There are a numerous local spots for chicken wings in the Columbia and Lexington area. Now it’s time to vote or your fave.

LAST DAY for voting in @thestate.com's 2026 Midlands Chicken Wings Poll. Carolina Wings is leading, Nothin' But Wings has surged up and D's is right behind. Others lurk. Vote 'em up!

A Columbia Five Points restaurant for tacos and tequila has closed its doors The restaurant in the famed Columbia district had been listed as temporarily closed for months. Now its owner says it’s shuttered for good.

An exit from the Five Points dining scene.
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A growing Columbia restaurant group has bought this popular Forest Acres eatery The group’s expanding portfolio has included local favorites and new offerings. Now it has acquired a longtime Midlands favorite.

A longtime Forest Acres pasta restaurant has new owners. Fear not, Steve Cook insists: The core menu isn't changing.

What’s your favorite Columbia area spot for chicken wings? Vote in our poll There are a numerous local spots for chicken wings in the Columbia and Lexington area. Now it’s time to vote or your fave.

It's day 3 of the 2026 Midlands Chicken Wings Poll. Carolina Wings has surged ahead, but Publick House and D's are close behind, with many others lurking in striking distance. Vote.
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What’s your favorite Columbia area spot for chicken wings? Vote in our poll There are a numerous local spots for chicken wings in the Columbia and Lexington area. Now it’s time to vote or your fave.

It's Day 2 of the 2026 Midlands Chicken Wings Poll. Publick House has a slim lead over Carolina Wings and D's, with many others in striking distance. Vote 'em up.
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New shopping center near Columbia to get location of popular hibachi restaurant The shopping center near Columbia is anchored by a grocery store. One of its coming tenants is set to be a well-known Asian restaurant.

Hibachi loading.
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