The Villa, a family-owned Italian restaurant located at 1704 Bush River Road, announced Monday that it would be closing its doors after serving the community for more than 45 years. The news left many patrons saddened after learning that they would not be able to enjoy what many call the bes…

Holiday shopping does not have to mean giant stores and huge parking lots and battling traffic. Columbia’s NoMa Warehouse offers a new spot to find unique gifts offered by local artists, creators, collectors and curators, all in a quiet downtown spot.

Columbia convenience store owner, Shiv Patel, has just expanded his business by opening a new location.

Cocos and Beer has been bringing Mexican flavor to the Fort Jackson Boulevard area in Columbia since September of 2019. Officials from the restaurant recently announced that the business will be opening a second location in the former Solstice Kitchen at 841 Sparkleberry Ln.

Members of the Greater Cayce West Columbia Chamber and other local supporters gathered Friday at The Modern Locksmith in Cayce to celebrate the store's official ribbon cutting.

"Jewelry is a way to connect love and feelings," said Scott Satterfield, jewelry consultant for Traditions Fine Jewelers. Along with a host of others, he attended the ribbon cutting for the store's newest location in the Sandhills Shopping Center Friday morning.

Recruiting and hiring staff, cancelled events and adapting available resources to COVID-19 services are among the pain points local small businesses still feel 20 months into the global pandemic.

Columbia-based Transitions Homeless Center has recently launched a new service not only for its clients, but also to a larger population.

Officials from Three Rivers Behavioral Health, a facility for those seeking psychiatric and addiction problems in West Columbia, set an ambitious endeavor a few years ago. Now, the vision is coming to fruition as the facility undergoes an expansion to support the growing need of helping thos…

Anyone looking to walk into what feels like an explosion of Christmas decor, accompanied by holiday-themed cocktails, will soon want to travel to Columbia's Main Street.

The Firehouse Subs location in downtown Columbia will be celebrating 15 years of business Wednesday, Nov. 17.

A new business offering sweet and bubbly treats has officially opened in Five Points. 

St. Andrews Road in Irmo offers a plethora of options for shopping and dining. However, one would be hard-pressed to find a traditional community-oriented drug store. Chapin-based Lake Murray Drug Company co-owners Justin and Shannon Carter said they realized the need and decided to open a l…

A little taste of Louisiana will be arriving in the Town of Lexington next year, when Another Broken Egg Cafe opens its doors at 929 N. Lake Dr. in front of Regal Northlake Village.

Blythewood area residents who’ve come to depend on the town’s Farmers Market for fresh produce, eggs and other items will still be able to “shop local” all winter. The market’s regular season ends Nov. 17, but a winter market will pick back up the week after Thanksgiving, according to market…

Drivers going down Sunset Boulevard in Lexington may have recently seen a new business sign in McCauley Square. Konnichiwa Steak, Sushi & Bento held its official opening last week.

What used to be the location of The Pot Smoker BBQ in Columbia's Vista now has "for rent" signs placed across the front windows.

Family-owned and operated Momma Rabbit’s Nibbles and Sips in Lexington’s McCauley Square has officially expanded its store front. Customers were first able to experience the additional dining area in mid-October.

Wingard's Market in Lexington might arguably be most well-known for its variety of plants, but many whimsical, colorful and Midlands-made items can be found in the facility's gift shop.

Midlands business staple Michelin Tires celebrates four decades of manufacturing in Lexington this month. The factory‘s first tire was made on Oct. 29, 1981, and the site has now produced more than 240 million tires.

Officials from U-Haul announced plans this week to convert the old West Columbia Kmart, located at 1500 Charleston Hwy., into a self-storage facility.

St. Anns Alley officials announced Thursday the final phase of construction is officially underway for the urban in-town community of single-family homes in the West Columbia River District.

Officials from Drip on Main, a popular coffee shop on Columbia's Main Street, announced via Facebook Tuesday afternoon that the shop will be temporarily closing as of Saturday, Oct. 30.

The Greenville-based Prisma Health Cancer Institute has expanded to offer new facilities in the Columbia area, which provide advanced specialty care for patients in the Midlands.

Finding qualified employees and navigating new legal terrain are two of the biggest problems Midlands-area businesses face in the continuing pandemic, according to a pair of local experts at Tuesday’s Northeast Connection and Small Business Breakout meeting. About two dozen people representi…

There have been rumors and speculation regarding a potential "food court" development coming to the BullStreet District. Although the terminology was a bit off, the rumor was in fact, true.

Columbia’s Rosewood/Shandon area has a new locally-owned business and it’s a very tasty one.

Steel Hands Brewing officials announced Friday the Cayce-based brewery will soon be expanding into Greensboro, North Carolina. The nearly $4 million investment will occupy about 28,000 sq.-ft.

One locally-owned business in Columbia will soon be hitting a milestone anniversary.

Patrons of Alodia's Cucina Italiana in Irmo will soon be able to dine at the beloved restaurant once again.

Two West Columbia businesses have recently begun working together to help groups of healthcare professionals amid COVID.

Columbia couple Carlos and Amanda Dawkins launched Java Juice Cafe just over a year ago. The organic juice bar business has experienced great success and garnered a loyal customer base as the truck has been at Columbia's Soda City Market nearly every Saturday. The couple recently decided it …

Many drivers who pass the development at 524 Columbia Ave. have been able to watch the formation of the new Chapin Goodwill from start to finish. The store held its official grand opening Wednesday and is now fully operational.

Those who love plants and being crafty will soon have a new avenue to enjoy both simultaneously. 

Nayo Harvin has worked as a baker out of her home for nine years. She dreamed of opening her own brick and mortar bakery where she could serve friends and customers her specialty cakes and other baked goods.

Austin and Callie Benz took one popular, simplistic comfort food and expanded it to develop an entire food truck concept.

West Columbia residents looking for a little pep in their step now have a new option to get their daily dose of caffeine.

Traditions Fine Jewelers will soon expand its operations to Columbia in the coming weeks. 

Businesses continuing to struggle through the pandemic likely face obstacles in one of three areas —finances, business acumen or health — and resources are available for all three, according to panelists at Tuesday’s Northeast Connection and Small Business Breakout. About 30 area small busin…

Midlands residents will soon have a taste of Puerto Rico in their own backyard. A Fuego 100x35 will open at 7320 Broad River Road in Irmo in the coming months.

iLending, a national automotive refinancing company based in Englewood, Colorado, opened its newest office in Richland County.

Flight Adventure Park in Columbia’s Village at Sandhill offers family fun from trampolines to roller skating to laser tag, and this month you can help families battling cancer while you enjoy the day.

Freeway Music has a new home in Blythewood, and the new spot is a great place to be whether you’re taking music lessons or not.

The wait is almost over. Chapin's new one-stop shop for candy, ice cream, coffee, breakfast and lunch will officially be open to the public Sept. 23.

Richland School District Two officials will soon be holding a career fair to inform prospective bus drivers of the comprehensive salary and the bonus and incentive package designed to attract and keep them in the district.

One vacant spot in Columbia's Vista has a new "for lease" sign in its window.

State and local officials gathered alongside Riverbanks Zoo and Garden staff Tuesday to celebrate the groundbreaking of the future Darnall W. & Susan F. Boyd Aquarium and Reptile Conservation Center.

Lots of cheesy goodness is coming to the Midlands in just over a week.

Metso Outotec will invest three million dollars to relocate within Richland County. The company is a global manufacturer of mining and aggregates equipment, parts and services.