Columbia Closings   What's not in Columbia anymore

This location, which I later learned was the final resting place of The Basil Pot, first featured here as Tio's, and then again when it was Which Wich? with that operation leaving in late 2023, and Sub Station II moving in shortly after that.

The State has a story which tells very little more than what is on the door sign. I find it somewhat interesting that at close to two months after the closing, the fixtures are still in place, so apparently the place has not been sold.

(Hat tip to commenter Guy)

The fire department closed down this Salvation Army thrift store last December after a construction accident on an adjacent property damaged the walls, making the building unsafe. It sounds like the insurance of the construction company will pay for the repairs, but in the meantime, the store isn't bringing in any money for the charity. If things go well, they may be open again sometime this summer. You can read about in on WLTX or in The State.

(Hat tip to commenter Kody Tisdale)

Well, that didn't last long.

Taco Mundo replaced Liberty Tap Room (under the same ownership) opening about a year ago. I thought I might stop by eventually as I like Mexican, but in the event what with the hassle of parking downtown, other Mexican options, and frankly totally forgetting about it, I never got around to it.

I'm guessing that might have been a common set of problems, as apparently the new spot wasn't as busy as it needed to be to keep on.

The current plan seems to be for some sort of event (and catering?) space, which sounds even less like a reliable revenue stream to me, but we will see how it works out.

You can read about it in The State here.

(Hat tip to commenter Tom)

Nick's followed Tony O's Pizza into this spot, after that establishment replaced Steak Out.

I know they were open into January of 2026 based on Google StreetView, but they have now been replaced by Deno's Subs & Seafood. I don't know if that has any relation to the Deno's which used to be in Seven Oaks Shopping Center.

I believe this building at the southwest corner of Meeting & 9th streets has been a number of things over the years.

I'm pretty sure I recall an RV supply shop, but the last place there seems to have been a convenience store catering to smokers, drinkers and students of the games of chance.

The work permit expired in 2024, so I don't expect much to change here in the near future, and if there is a Pelican's on the lot as you might think from the sign, I did not see it.

It's unclear exactly when this cup-cakery by the West Columbia Moe's closed, but by the time I got around to taking these pictures in late November 2025, the "Chapin" ice-cream parlor looked well established. Google reviews suggest it may have been sometime in 2024.

(Hat tip to commenter Lavender)

I think gyms are a bit like hotels in that they sometimes go flag-shopping. If I recall correctly the local Muv outlets were originally another brand which, for whatever reason, didn't want to rapidly expand in the Midlands.

At any rate, this Muv, built as a Goody's is now Revolution Fitness.

(Hat tip to commenter Lavender, who mentions that the Google reviews are interesting)

I like biscuits, but somehow never seem to end up at a biscuit place.

Rambo's was a Main Street storefront as well as a Soda City Market presence, but either lost or elected not to renew their lease last December. You can read about that at The State or on WIS.

The owners' goodbye and post closing clearance notes are on their Facebook.

(Hat tip to commenter Gypsie)

This Kitty's Corner storefront was the second local location for Sully's Steamers, which was under the same ownership as the Devine location and converted to a Stacked at the same time.

This houseware, tool & equipment rental buisiness has been on the corner of Knox Abbott and 9th for as long as I can remember, apparently some 40+ years in all. You can read a 2025 local profile of them in West Metro News, but apparently the time has come to close this location. I don't see any online news about the circumstances, but the firm remains in business with a Two Notch Road location. I never went to this storefront, but the Two Notch one was able to repair my lawn mower a number of times.

(Hat tip to commenter Lone Wolf)