Hope You Had A Good 4th! 2 comments
I have to embed the video in an odd way because if I put it on youtube, I get copyright strikes because of the DJ music! Anyway, lots of focus issues, but it is what it is...
World Golf Hall Of Fame, 1 World Golf Place (Saint Augustine): 23 September 2023 (Moved) 3 comments
Bed Bath & Beyond, 136 Harbison Boulevard: June 2023 1 comment
I'm not sure why I never got around to this location of the bankrupt chain, but I believe the Harbison store (in Columbiana Station, the Target plaza) closed in June of 2023, and is still vacant.
Periodic Reminder: It Could be Worse... no comments
Hooters, 7711 Two Notch Road: 23 June 2024 3 comments
As predicted by commenter Mall Guy, this Hooters is gone.
I had been in a number of times over the years. They were open later than many other places, the food was competent, and, of course, the view was nice.
I did get the impression the last couple of times I was there that it was going downhill a bit, and the food was somewhat sub-par compared to times past. It's probably been at least two years since my last visit, so I can't say how it was at the end.
This building started out as a Hops brewpub, so we'll see where the chain of restaurant reincarnation takes it next. I would guess that there are competing Asian buffet places too close, so perhaps a Mexican venue as the nearest ones I can think of are on the small side.
(Hat tip to commenter Mall Guy)
Carolina Barber Shop, 2021 Devine Street: Summer 2024 (Moving) no comments
Carolina Barber Shop in Five Points is moving after being in this spot since 1937, making it about 87 years by my math, which is pretty extraordinary.
The Post & Courier reports that the property was sold in 2021, and now the owners want to make space for a restaurant. I don't see a definite date for the closing, and there is still nothing on the shop's Facebook or web site, but apparently they must be gone by sometime in July (depending on when the 90 day notice the story mentions started).
The owners want to move, but I have seen no information on a new location yet.
(Hat tip to commenter Larry)
Crystalized Healthy Hair Experience, 3902 Two Notch Road Suite B: 2023 (Moved) no comments
Crystalized Healthy Hair Experience has moved out of this storefront in Pinebelt Plaza (the Food Lion plaza), and apparently down to Midlands Shopping Center.
Boltinhouse Jewelers, 3015 Platt Springs Road: June 2024 2 comments
I don't see any information online about this closing, but given that they have been in business since 1980, I suspect retirement is a factor here.
I like the lions!
For now, the webpage is still up.
(Hat tip to commenter george011210)
Sub Station II, 7101 Parklane Road: February 2024 (Branding) 9 comments
It looks like the Sub Station II on Parklane has disaffiliated from the chain and struck out on their own as Leo's Deli.
As nearly as I can tell from looking at the google reviews, this happened sometime around February 2024.
Dairy Queen, 1100 South Lake Drive: May 2024 6 comments
This Dairy Queen was located inside a Circle K, and apparently closed down in May of 2024. Looking at the Google reviews is amusing since they still have a bot account posting AI replies to reviews, going approximately like:
Reviewer: This place is shut down!
Bot: We're sorry we didn't delight, please give us another try!
(Hat tip to commenter Jessee)