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Sodaz said “Okay, the mayor is all about "new business" and economic growth. He made a hollow speech at a new ...” on Have Your Say
Lavender said “Starbucks is a mixed bag for me. Yes, I've dealt with smug, holier-than-thou~ rude service from there. I've also ...” on Have Your Say
Lone Wolf said “@Lavender - you've just stumbled upon essential quandary of "here and there". It goes a little something like this... ...” on Have Your Say
Lavender said “According to a few websites, South Carolina was the most/one of the most popular states that people moved to ...” on Have Your Say
Mr. Bill said “thanks Jason. I think what I remember most was Za's pizza. I think it has been gone since 02 ...” on Kiki's Chicken and Waffles, 1260 Bower Parkway: 28 June 2026
Andrew said “The news reports I saw didn't specify which Jimmy John's was impacted but it did bring to mind discussions ...” on Have Your Say
Gypsie said “Someone crashed into the front of Jimmy John's on Harbison Blvd today so they will likely be closed for ...” on Have Your Say
Larry said “It appears Burger Tavern 77 will become a new restaurant called “Seared” based off of a liquor license application.” on Have Your Say
Donovan said “My grandma used to bring me here whenever she'd have me in the summers before the Palace closed, and ...” on The Palace Restaurant, 1404 Gervais Street: 1990s
Lavender said “@hans_hammer - Haha! Probably a good idea. I'm disappointed with almost every fast food chain now.” on Have Your Say
Mr.Hat said “I saw an article on the Post & Courier's website that Hampton Place Cafe has closed after 35 years. ...” on Have Your Say
hans_hammer said “Lavender, I recommend driving right past it.” on Have Your Say
Jason said “I don’t know if it was ever closer to I-20 but Buck’s was in this spot for at least ...” on Buck's Pizza, 1856 South Lake Drive: June 2026 (Temporary?)
Jason said “It has been many things but was HuHot shortly before Kiki’s. May have been a buffet after HuHot for ...” on Kiki's Chicken and Waffles, 1260 Bower Parkway: 28 June 2026
John Powell said “I worked for Columbia Photo from 1988 til 2005. The first location was out on Garners Ferry across from ...” on Columbia Photo Supply, 2912 Devine Street: 2007
John Powell said “I worked at Jackson 1987-1988 at pretty much every location for some amount of time but mostly at the ...” on Jackson Camera, all over Columbia (1326 Main Street, 405 Greenlawn Drive, 625 Harden Street, 3407 Forest Drive, Richland Mall, Dutch Square, Columbia Mall): 1990s
Steve said “Went into this one right when it opened. They had operational issues and the franchisee representatives from Charlotte were ...” on Slim Chickens, 2089 North Beltline Boulevard: Early July 2026
Andrew said “The Urban Air Adventure Trampoline Park that was planned for this spot a few years ago apprently is now ...” on H. H. Gregg, 1130 Bower Parkway: May 2017
Gypsie said “We stopped by today to try it out, but you can't order or pick up your food at the ...” on Maurice's BBQ Piggie Park, 662 Saint Andrews Road: November 2023
MB said “So it looks like Burger 77 on Devine is closed. They closed temporarily for “light renovations” about a month ...” on Have Your Say
Lavender said “I've never been to a Panda Express. Do any of you recommend anything there?” on Have Your Say
Lavender said “I wonder if they will expand the Hobby Lobby back into this store space, or will it be leased/sold ...” on Mardel Christian & Education, 2305 Augusta Road Suite A: Late June 2026
Larry said “@Gypsie Panda Express” on Have Your Say
Gypsie said “@Andrew - If that is the plan, it's been a very slow moving one. Back in mid-November of 2025 ...” on Have Your Say
MizTerry said “I grew up in this area, I remember it being a chicken and waffle place for a little while. ...” on Success Eatery, 6303 Shakespeare Road: 2014
MizTerry said “When I tried it YEARS ago, it cost me almost $60 to get out of the store for four ...” on Lick Ice Cream, 110 Clemson Road: January 2026
Barry Smith said “SEEMED LIKE COLUMBIA HAS CHANGED FOR THE WORSE.” on Ship-A-Hoy, 1235 Main Street: 1959
Mr. Bill said “I heard they were closing, but drove by there yesterday, it looked like business as usual. I guess I ...” on Mardel Christian & Education, 2305 Augusta Road Suite A: Late June 2026
Mr. Bill said “um, this location has been just about everything. I don't know why, but the location seems cursed. I think ...” on Kiki's Chicken and Waffles, 1260 Bower Parkway: 28 June 2026
Andrew said “I know that a Marketplace Vendor Mall is moving into where Kenneth Shuler school of Cosmetology was at 449 ...” on Have Your Say
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Dog Days Of Summer - 27-Jul-2026
Mardel Christian & Education, 2305 Augusta Road Suite A: Late June 2026 - 16-Jul-2026
Buck's Pizza, 1856 South Lake Drive: June 2026 (Temporary?) - 15-Jul-2026
Amora / The Retreat: 5122 Bush River Road: 2024 - 14-Jul-2026
Kiki's Chicken and Waffles, 1260 Bower Parkway: 28 June 2026 - 14-Jul-2026
Ruby Tuesday, 7490 Garners Ferry Road: 10 July 2026 - 13-Jul-2026
Slim Chickens, 2089 North Beltline Boulevard: Early July 2026 - 10-Jul-2026
Koru Group Fitness, 2773 Rosewood Drive: 30 June 2026 - 10-Jul-2026
Red Lobster / Jumbo Asian Buffet, 2701 Decker Boulevard: Early 2000s - 09-Jul-2026
Il Focolare Pizzeria, 2150 Sumter Street: 4 July 2026 (Temporary) - 09-Jul-2026

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