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Tom said “@Mr. Guy. I just looked. Holy Cow! Looks like you a free show with your ice cream.” on Have Your Say
badger said “If you mean the one that's a little 'below' street level, I'm pretty sure not. I think this Nick's ...” on Nick's Gyros & Grill Seafood, 780 Saint Andrews Road: February 2026
Mr. Guy said “Holy cow… y'all cannot believe what's happened at LICK at Clemson road recently?” on Have Your Say
sean said “Is this the same Nick as Nick's House of Pizza in West Columbia? They have Greek food there, too. ...” on Nick's Gyros & Grill Seafood, 780 Saint Andrews Road: February 2026
Lavender said “From WACH: "Residents raise funds to file appeal against City of Columbia over proposed gas station" This would be ...” on Have Your Say
April said “In the recent past yes, it was a convenience type store (related to the Beer & Tobacco Outlet further ...” on Beer & Tobacco Outlet, 901 Meeting Street: 2024
Payne said “The reviews for the Checkers on Two Notch Road aren't much better. :/ Also, Scottie's Cafe & Grill at ...” on Have Your Say
Payne said “@palmettopanic - what a great story! Thanks for sharing!” on The Basil Pot, 2721 Rosewood Drive / 928 Main Street: 2004-ish
palmettopanic said “I found this link from the recent Sub Station II closing post. Anyway, the company I worked for at ...” on The Basil Pot, 2721 Rosewood Drive / 928 Main Street: 2004-ish
Lavender said “The Checkers that Tom mentioned has awful reviews on Google - rating is 2.5 out of 5 stars.” on Have Your Say
Dustin said “Not too surprised. I attempted to try their sample exhibition for Vista Lights back in November and the staff ...” on Taco Mundo Kitchen y Cantina, 828 Gervais Street: 8 March 2026
Tom said “I drove by the Checkers on Bush River Rd. by I-26 the other day and the place looked like ...” on Have Your Say
Brian said “I remember going to the store as a kid when it was still Sam Solomon. They had those lamps ...” on Sam Solomon / Service Merchandise, 3 Diamond Lane (Intersection Center): 1982 / 2002
Lone Wolf said “It's been reported in Post & Courier (among other places) that New Brookland Tavern in Five Points will be ...” on Have Your Say
Gypsie said “Same owner(s), different name for the business. One day it was Nick's, the next day it was Deno's. I ...” on Nick's Gyros & Grill Seafood, 780 Saint Andrews Road: February 2026
Mr. Bill said “I believe the Pelican's sits behind it, in a house. It's very confusing. I used to visit this place ...” on Beer & Tobacco Outlet, 901 Meeting Street: 2024
badger said “If this is the same place, up until maybe the 1970s it was "Henry Mobile Home Sales," owned by ...” on Beer & Tobacco Outlet, 901 Meeting Street: 2024
Anonymous said “I believe that General Information Services no longer has a location at Pinnacle Point Drive. Maybe the location in ...” on Have Your Say
Gypsie said “I can't with the square biscuit places. I understand the appeal of them from a prep standpoint, but it ...” on Rambo's Fat Cat Biscuits, 2430 Main Street: 7 December 2025
Columbia Man said “Sprouts Farmers Market is opening where the old Piggly Wiggly used to be on Devine Street. Now you know ...” on Have Your Say
Lone Wolf said “I'd have left this under the entry for Iron Hill Brewery, but when I try to go to that ...” on Have Your Say
Lavender said “Regarding dessert (#15), I don't like being asked "Did you save room for dessert?" I could say no and ...” on Ted's Rules For Restaurants
Lavender said “I think this was another bakery business that opened between 2019-2023. It seems like bakeries were a trend during ...” on Love-A-Cup Bakery, 2213 Augusta Road: 2024
Payne said “Rambo's also set up in the downtown Richland Library for a spell; I enjoyed a couple of very tasty ...” on Rambo's Fat Cat Biscuits, 2430 Main Street: 7 December 2025
Linda Bell said “I began teaching first grade in 1968, and I remember all of these songs! Such a wonderful tribute to ...” on Tricentennial Songs, Columbia & Everywhere in South Carolina: 1970
Andrew said “I don't think this one started out as such but several other Muv Fitness locations we had were Gold's ...” on Muv Fitness, 2307 Augusta Road: November 2025 (Reflagged)
Guy said “The relatively new Sub Station II at 928 Main St. has closed.” on Have Your Say
Cam said “Well, the interweb tells me there are over 100 classic (restored) Pizza Huts in operation. Closest one looks to ...” on Pizza Hut, 6432 Two Notch Road: 16 February 2026
Cam said “There are still several full size, full service Pizza Huts around, although they are few and far between. I ...” on Pizza Hut, 6432 Two Notch Road: 16 February 2026
Lavender said “I'm enjoying these comments. It's almost funny to watch people in the pharmaceutical ads do a bunch of activities, ...” on Have Your Say
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