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hanshammer said “Lavender, the answer to that is money laundering. A lot of cartel money flowing through Columbia.” on Have Your Say
Larry said “Fifth Third Bank is going in this location” on FedEx Office Print & Ship Center, 146 Harbison Boulevard: January 2025 (Moved)
Andrew said “In recent weeks I’ve noticed signage indicating that a bank is moving into this space…I couldn’t figure out the ...” on FedEx Office Print & Ship Center, 146 Harbison Boulevard: January 2025 (Moved)
Andrew said “On paper it makes sense for Best Buy to move into this space (depending on the needs of the ...” on Value City Furniture, 140 Columbiana Drive: February 2026
Lavender said “Just wondering...what exactly was the reason for all the new car washes and tire change/oil businesses recently? It appears ...” on Have Your Say
Mall Guy said “Dutch Square seems to be having a slight rebirth with that Chick-fil-A relocating to their outparcel. Dutch Square recently ...” on Chick-Fil-A, 229 Bush River Road: January 2021 (Open Again) / 2025 (Closed Again,Moved)
Tom said “@ KC I remember the Burger Chef, it later became Beefy King, a roast beef place. One thought about ...” on Chick-Fil-A, 229 Bush River Road: January 2021 (Open Again) / 2025 (Closed Again,Moved)
Lavender said “*I mean to say any locations, not most.” on Value City Furniture, 140 Columbiana Drive: February 2026
Lavender said “I don't know if most Best Buy locations will move at this point. According to at least one article ...” on Value City Furniture, 140 Columbiana Drive: February 2026
Robert said “Wouldn’t it make sense for Best Buy to Take over that space since the 26/harbison blvd. highway improvement plans ...” on Value City Furniture, 140 Columbiana Drive: February 2026
Andrew said “idk if Ted noticed it or not but in this shopping center a place called Clothes Mentor looked like ...” on Painting With A Twist, 275 Harbison Boulevard Suite R: 30 November 2025
badger said “Millennium opened in April 2000.” on Millennium Buffet, 409 Blossom Street: December 2025
Mr Bill said “I love Village Idiot and Labrasca's. Parthenon was great, I think the same folks have the Flight Deck in ...” on Have Your Say
Mr Bill said “I swear I ate there in late 99, Jose are you certain it was 2000?” on Millennium Buffet, 409 Blossom Street: December 2025
Jason said “I spent the longest 18 months of my life working there when it was a Toys R Us.” on Value City Furniture, 140 Columbiana Drive: February 2026
Elizabeth said “Thanks, everyone.” on Have Your Say
Justin said “ColaDaily is now reporting that the fire was started by a space heater.” on Hibachi Express, 2313 North Beltline Boulevard Suite A: 31 January 2026 (Temporary?)
Erick said “Some of my favorite local sit-down pizza places: Schiano's on Forest Dr. Zorba's on St. Andrews Rd. Grecian Gardens ...” on Have Your Say
ted said “Za's on Devine is good. The cheese is noticably better than many places. Mellow Mushroom is not bad. The ...” on Have Your Say
Elizabeth said “Any recommendations for a good "sit-down" pizza restaurant? I don't mind slightly higher prices if you think the quality ...” on Have Your Say
ted said “Yep, that's a good one. If you can't keep the staff on track for even a shift...” on Signs Your Favorite Restaurant is About to Close
Mr. Guy said “Apparently, Hibachi Express had fire in the building last weekend with most of the restaurant being burnt to ashes. ...” on Have Your Say
Anonymous said “Does anybody remember a kennel/dog day care and a tanning business that were in Woodberry Plaza in West Columbia, ...” on Have Your Say
Mr. Bill said “I grew up on Captain D's the one in Cayce does pretty well. I think because it's across from ...” on Captain D's, 656 Bush River Road: Mid December 2025
Mr. Bill said “I figured it was something to do with http. I usually like to view this on my work computer ...” on Have Your Say
Tom said “I would add, "if you smell marijuana when you enter the building."” on Signs Your Favorite Restaurant is About to Close
BrianTR said “Captain D’s is a doomed franchise. I have it for lunch every 6 weeks and I am always the ...” on Captain D's, 656 Bush River Road: Mid December 2025
Mr BO said “I agree with Tom. They were always a cut above Long John Silvers. The last time I went there ...” on Captain D's, 656 Bush River Road: Mid December 2025
Tom said “I tried to eat here sometime in late 2025 only to be told that they were out of soft ...” on Captain D's, 656 Bush River Road: Mid December 2025
Mr BO said “I worry about the 7801 Garners Ferry location as well. Several times in the past month sent out messages ...” on Walgreens, 6500 Garners Ferry Road: 27 January 2026
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I'm curious.

Is anyone aware of a working payphone in the Columbia area?

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