From Blythewood Stops to BullStreet: Smoke It Up Express Opens Inside Gather COLA
This article contains content summarized with AI. Learn more. Columbia’s newest food hall just added the smoke. Smoke It Up Express opened today inside Gather COLA at 2191 Pickens Street, part of the BullStreet District’s grand debut. The 10 a.m. ribbon-cutting kicked off day‑long festivities, with the barbecue stall...
What Governor McMaster’s new executive order means legally for state contracting
COLUMBIA, S.C. — A new executive order from Governor Henry McMaster is directing South Carolina state agencies to stop considering minority ownership when awarding certain contracts. The order pauses parts of two state laws that set spending requirements for minority owned businesses. Executive Order 2025-40 tells...
Woman working at treatment center accused of abuse of a vulnerable adult
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)– A woman working at a treatment center for those with mental illness is accused of abuse of a vulnerable adult. Investigators with the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED) say on July 2nd, 22-year-old Kaitlyn Davis hit the victim with her fists and elbows. At the...
Two vehicles run over person near shopping center in Columbia, SC cops say
A person walking on a popular Columbia road was hit by two vehicles Saturday and died, according to the South Carolina Highway Patrol . The deadly collisions happened in Richland County at about 5:40 p.m., said Master Trooper Mitchell Ridgeway. A pedestrian was walking on Two Notch Road near the Village at Sandhill...
BJ’s Wholesale Is Expanding Again—See If Your City Made the List
We've been independently researching and testing products for over 120 years. If you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. Learn more about our review process. BJ's just announced plans to open new locations. The wholesale retailer will open stores in Florida, South Carolina and Massachusetts. In...
From Food Truck to Food Hall: Big Easy Seafood Rolls Into Gather COLA at...
This article contains content summarized with AI. Learn more. The BullStreet District flipped the lights on at new open‑air food hall Gather COLA—and with it, the debut of Big Easy Seafood. A 10 a.m. ribbon cutting, live music, and a holiday tree lighting marked one of Columbia’s most anticipated food openings at...
Midlands crime shifts in new SLED report, with big drops in some counties and...
The South Carolina Law Enforcement Division has released its 2024 annual crime report. Every county in the state is listed, and the numbers reflect all law enforcement agencies. In the Midlands, counties including Orangeburg, Saluda, Newberry and Calhoun saw some of the largest increases or decreases in their crime...
Ready for more sunshine? Here’s when SC will start seeing more daylight this year
If you’re growing weary of the dark winter evenings , don’t fret — more sunshine is on the way. South Carolinians gained an extra hour of sleep after daylight saving time ended in November , but the tradeoff has been noticeably earlier sunsets. In Columbia, for instance, the sun has dipped below the horizon as early...
Intense Debate: Insufficient Road Repair Revenue in South Carolina, According to Experts – Here’s...
WLTX.com - 12/02/2025 10:43:00 PM. South Carolina is grappling with a growing disparity between the needs of its road system and the funding available to meet these needs. State officials have noted that the state's population is projected to increase by over a million in the next two decades, but revenue from the...
8 Enormous Secondhand Shops In South Carolina Has Deals That Put Costco To Shame
Think warehouse stores have the best deals in South Carolina?. These 8 enormous secondhand shops offer bargains that make Costco look expensive!. 1. Dream Center Resale Store (Easley) You know those bulk prices at warehouse stores that make you feel smart?. Well, this place makes those deals look like highway...
