A longtime Columbia-area bookstore plans to move. Here’s where it’s going
A longtime West Columbia bookshop is planning to move. But don’t worry, they aren’t going far. Ed’s Editions, the well-known bookstore that has been located at 406 Meeting St. for nearly 25 years, plans to move next door to 410 Meeting St., according to a recent Facebook post from the store. There also is ign on the...
Dales Biergarten & Bottle Shoppe announces closure
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) - A Columbia spot known for selling craft beer has announced it will close later this week. Dales Biergarten and Bottle Shoppe announced Monday that Friday will be its last day in business. In a statement on social media, the company said they are closing due to issues surrounding liquor...
Russell Laffitte sentenced for state financial crimes
RICHLAND COUNTY, S.C. (WCBD) — Former Palmetto State Bank CEO Russell Laffitte was sentenced Monday after pleading guilty to a slew of state financial crime charges. Laffitte faced eight charges that stemmed from three South Carolina state grand jury indictments, including criminal conspiracy, breach of trust, and...
Citing SC’s liquor liability law, another Midlands beer garden calls it quits
WEST COLUMBIA, S.C. — The South Carolina Midlands is losing yet another locally-owned beer garden due to the rising cost of doing business. Citing issues surrounding the state's liquor liability insurance law, The Dales Biergarten & Bottle Shoppe, located at 3150 Platt Springs Rd. in West Columbia, announced on...
11 Retro All-You-Can-Eat Spots In South Carolina That Still Feel Like A Sunday Tradition
Sunday dinners used to mean one thing: gathering around a table piled high with home-cooked comfort food that nobody had to clean up after. South Carolina keeps that tradition alive through classic all-you-can-eat restaurants that transport you straight back to simpler times. These aren’t trendy spots with fancy...
South Carolina struggles with neurologist shortage, rising dementia
Doctors and lawmakers have noticed a growing shortage of neurologists in the state as dementia rates continue to rise, in addition to the progress of Alzheimer's research.
Emergency management promotes earthquake preparedness week
South Carolina officials have proclaimed October 12–18 as Earthquake Preparedness Week and are urging residents to review safety plans and better understand the region's seismic risks. Even though earthquakes may not be top of mind for many South Carolinians, tremors are more common than most realize, with 10 to...
The Gigantic Outlet Mall In South Carolina That’s Totally Worth The Drive
Imagine a place where palm trees sway alongside brick-lined streets, where military history meets modern shopping, and where your credit card somehow doesn’t burst into flames despite your best efforts. Welcome to The Market Common in Myrtle Beach – the shopping destination that makes driving across South Carolina...
Wilson, Evette, Mace battle for top fundraising spot in governor’s race
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) - Newly submitted campaign finance documents show Attorney General Alan Wilson with a slight lead among the candidates for governor in campaign contributions, but a closer look at the numbers reveals that fundraising is even tighter than it appears. Wilson’s disclosures report nearly $1.3...
After 42 Years on Death Row, South Carolina’s Longest-Serving Inmate Dies of Natural Causes
Disclaimer: The article has mentions of death and violence. South Carolina’s longest-serving condemned inmate spent a record-breaking 42 years on death row before dying of natural causes at age 81. It ended one of the state’s most haunting criminal sagas. Fred Singleton was convicted in 1983 on multiple charges —...
