This trendy ice cream shop company says it will open a Columbia location The company, which has a number of shops across the U.S., plans to bring its gourmet ice cream flavors to Columbia.

ice cream dreams

The "Jabba Glob" figure, from 1999.

In 1999 we got a Jabba the Hutt action figure that could eat and then upchuck green slime and alien frogs, and yes it was specifically advertised to do those things.

This popular shopping center in Cayce just got a new restaurant. What to know The eatery, known for sweet treats, has debuted in a busy Midlands shopping area anchored by supermarket, a hardware store and more.

Something sweet over in Cayce.

Headed to Columbia’s St. Pat’s in Five Points Saturday? Some things to know The annual St. Patrick’s Day weekend bash has been a Columbia staple for more than four decades. It will return on March 14.

The annual St. Patrick’s Day weekend bash has been a Columbia staple for more than four decades. It will return on March 14.

What’s that being built on Columbia’s bustling Devine Street? What we know Nearly 30,000 cars per day travel down the busy Columbia roadway. Now a new business is under construction near a popular grocery store.

Nearly 30,000 cars per day travel down the busy Columbia roadway. Now a new business is under construction near a popular grocery store.

A West Columbia restaurant in a bustling area is closed for now. What we know The restaurant opened last year and has been known for its Asian flavors. A note on its door says it’s closed “until further notice.”

A pause, at least, at a spot in West Columbia.
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This busy SC shopping area has a new location of a popular breakfast restaurant The restaurant has been known for its breakfast and brunch offerings. It just opened a new store in a bustling SC commercial area.

Breakfast, anyone?

This bustling area near Columbia just got a new Mexican restaurant. Here’s where The company has several locations in the Midlands. Now a new one has debuted in a popular shopping center in a trendy city near Columbia.

Keeping it Real.
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This growing area near Columbia is getting a new Publix store. Here’s where The grocery store chain has grown its presence in the Midlands. Now a new location of the supermarket is on the way.

The grocery store chain has grown its presence in the Midlands. Now a new location of the supermarket is on the way.

This growing area near Columbia is getting a new Publix store. Here’s where The grocery store chain has grown its presence in the Midlands. Now a new location of the supermarket is on the way.

Head's up, Blythewood.
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A popular Lexington steakhouse is opening a Greenville location. Check out where The restaurant is known for steak, wine and more. Now it is prepping a new location in a busy spot in the Upstate.

The Midlands to Greenville steakhouse pipeline is open.
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A new sip: Gourmet soda business planning spot in a popular Columbia food hall The food hall in a Columbia district is home to a host of offerings. Now it is set to get a place with “gourmet sodas with a Southern twist”

If you like fancy soda -- "dirty," even -- the food hall at BullStreet will soon have what you need.

A long-running Columbia Korean restaurant has closed its doors. What to know The Columbia restaurant known for bulgogi, bibimbap and more was located along a busy Columbia road with international flair.

The Columbia restaurant known for bulgogi, bibimbap and more was located along a busy Columbia road with international flair.

Lexington opening date set for new location of famed pizza chain. Here’s when The long-running company has locations across the U.S. Now a new one is set to open on a busy Lexington road.

The long-running company has locations across the U.S. Now a new one is set to open on a busy Lexington road.

Lexington opening date set for new location of famed pizza chain. Here’s when The long-running company has locations across the U.S. Now a new one is set to open on a busy Lexington road.

Look to the Hut, Lexington. Here's when and where.
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New Whataburger restaurant in this SC city sets an opening date. Here’s when The Texas-based restaurant chain has expanded its presence across South Carolina in the last couple of years.

The Texas-based restaurant chain has expanded its presence across South Carolina in the last couple of years.

New sandwich shop brand debuts in Columbia, Lexington. Check out where The Columbia and Lexington shops that have bagel sandwiches, wraps, salads and more are in high-traffic Midlands areas.

I vouch for the Back in the Game sandwich on an everything bagel.
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Coworking space to open doors at popular Columbia food hall. Here’s when It will have more than 9,000-square feet of workspace at the food hall that recently debuted in a growing Columbia district.

In case you want to do some office work steps away from a cocktail bar.
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This busy area near Columbia is getting a new fish and wings spot. Here’s where The new business is coming to a growing area near northeast Columbia and close to a major interstate.

Something new on the hook near northeast Columbia.
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Columbia’s getting a new spot for indoor mini-golf. Check out where it will be The coming 18-hole facility for indoor mini-golf will be located along a busy roadway in the Columbia area.

Want to play a little indoor mini-golf? You'll soon be in luck in Columbia.
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Columbia bookstore calls off move to Taylor Street, citing nearby ICE office The store, which specializes in offerings for the LGBTQ community, is now considering alternative options.

Queer-themed book stop announces its pulling out of a new planned location b/c it's too close to Columbia's new ICE office. Story from @christrainorsc.bsky.social. www.thestate.com/news/local/a...

Columbia’s getting a new Burlington store. Here’s when and where it will open The company known for deals on clothing has stores across the U.S. Now a new one has set an opening in a busy Columbia shopping area.

New Columbia Burlington opening alert.
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NY has turned into Hoth.

Unfortunately due to the weather I need to cancel my scheduled appearance at the corner store to buy pretzels.

Growing area near Columbia to get new location of famed convenience store chain It has more U.S. locations than any other convenience store chain. Now a new one is coming to a growing area of the Midlands.

Slurpees loading near NE Cola.

Columbia’s No Name Deli is moving. Here’s the last day of the original location The deli has been a fixture of downtown Columbia for decades. Now it is getting ready to move a few blocks away.

Want one last sandwich from the original No Name Deli location before it moves? You better hurry up.
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A popular pizza spot near Columbia has moved to a new location. Here’s where The Midlands restaurant is known for pizza, burgers, sandwiches, calzones and more. Now it’s got a new location

A new Palace.
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A new wine bar in West Columbia is opening its doors. Here’s where and when The West Columbia restaurant will offer wine, cocktails and food in a comfortable environment highlighted by tunes on vinyl.

Today's the day at Ikie Lu.
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This booming area of Lexington County to get a new Five Guys burger restaurant The popular chain is known for its hamburgers, shakes and hand-cut fries. Now it has plans for a new Lexington County location.

Red Bank rising.
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A Columbia location of a major national pizza chain has closed. Here’s where The well-known pizza company is ubiquitous on the American dining scene. Now one of its Columbia restaurants has bid farewell.

The well-known pizza company is ubiquitous on the American dining scene. Now one of its Columbia restaurants has bid farewell.

Your measles vaccine was years ago. Are you still protected? What SC experts say Many South Carolina adults took their measles vaccine years or decades ago. Vaccines are now top of mind again as the virus reemerges in SC.

Many South Carolina adults took their measles vaccine years or decades ago. Vaccines are now top of mind again as the virus reemerges in SC.