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Schlotzsky's, 1305 Knox Abbott Drive: May 2024   2 comments

Posted at 11:39 pm in closing

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This Schlotzsky's looks less "closed" than the Dutch Square location, especially given that they still have their parking lot placards out, but still, given what happened there, I would be surprised to see it open again.

(Hat tip to commenter BrianTR)

Written by ted on May 23rd, 2024

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Eastern Buffet, 5424 Forest Drive Suite 122: February 2024   no comments

Posted at 10:52 pm in closing

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I was at East Forest Plaza this evening, and noticed a construction bin in front of Eastern Buffet. Looking online, it appears to have been closed since sometime around February. Apparently there is something happening to the property, at the least all the benches have been pulled out, but to what end is not yet apparent.

Written by ted on May 22nd, 2024

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Schlotzsky's, 529 Bush River Road: May 2024   9 comments

Posted at 10:26 pm in closing

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When Schlotzsky's was on Parklane I made it a point to eat lunch there once a week. It wasn't that the veggie sandwich was that good in and of itself (it was ok), but the fact that I really liked the sourdough buns, which were always a nice change from other sandwich places.

When that location closed, I noticed that some of the staff had made it to this location abuting Dutch Square, on the corner of Bush River & North Arrowwood Roads. In the event given how far it was from home, this location never made it into my regular rotation, and I probably only ate there a half dozen times over the last ten years. I liked the fact that they had a Cinnabon concession, though I think I only partook once.

Driving by lately, I had noticed that the Cinnabon part of the sign looked to have been painted over, and recent reviews suggest the place was having other problems, but it's still a shame to see them go (though Google marks the closing as temporary, so we'll see).

Looking at the other closings for the chain, it appears that at some point they dropped the word "Deli" from their name, something I just noticed.

(Hat top to commenter BrianTR)

UPDATE 16 September 2024 -- The Schlotzsky's branding is down, and the place is prepping to become Wings Co.:

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Poogan's Southern Kitchen: 4605 Forest Drive Suite 1: 19 May 2024   3 comments

Posted at 11:36 pm in closing

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This is another place I always meant to get to, and I really have no excuse as it is exactly in my area, and I had seen early-on that it had exhibited Sign #1 that it probably wouldn't last too long. In the event however I did not, and if I ever catch them, it will have to be in a Low Country location.

Commenter Jimmy provides their closing message:

Dear Guests,

We're saddened to share the news that Poogan's Southern Kitchen in Forest Acres will be permanently closing its doors after our final brunch and dinner service on Sunday, May 19th.

We want to express our heartfelt thanks to each and every one of you for your patronage and support since our opening in 2022. Your presence has made our journey truly special.

To the people of Forest Acres, your support has been incredible, and we're grateful for the warmth and community you've shown us.

Before we say goodbye, we invite you to join us over the next week, where we can reminisce and share our favorite Southern dishes with you once more.

For those venturing to the Lowcountry, our locations in Charleston and Summerville will continue to serve our signature cuisine with the same hospitality you've come to love.

Thank you for being a part of our story. We hope to see you soon.

Warm regards,

The Poogan’s Southern Kitchen Team

(Hat tip to commenter Larry)

Written by ted on May 20th, 2024

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Circle K, 8500 Two Notch Road: April 2024   5 comments

Posted at 10:53 pm in closing

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I'm not sure what the issue was here, this location, at the corner of Two Notch & Alpine, seems like a reasonably good one for a gas station, and closing shop leaves all the traffic to the Pitt Stop on the opposite corner. The store does look like it is a little smaller than the current Circle K buildouts, so that could be an issue, or they just could have gotten a good offer for the property, I suppose. At any rate, this circle is squared.

(Hat tip to commenter Sidney)

Written by ted on May 17th, 2024

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Rice Music House, 486 Town Center Place Suite 1: Spring 2024 (Moved)   no comments

Posted at 11:44 pm in closing

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Well, it's back to Sandhill for this one. I did a closing for Rice's longtime Devine Street home in 2012, and another when they moved from the Sandhill center court in 2020.

Now they have moved one final time from this location to 125 Outlet Pointe Boulevard as part of closing down the business for the owners' retirement. According to their web site they are now selling at 15 to 70 percent off, so if you need a piano, this might be the time to pounce.

WESCO Distribution,1050 Chris Circle: 2023 (Moved)   no comments

Posted at 10:38 pm in closing

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Commenter Gypsie points out that electrical products distributer Wesco is no longer operating at this I-26 frontage road of which I was unaware, and commenter Matt supplies the information that they have moved several of their locations to 2500 Leaphart Road, possibly related to their recent merger with Anixter.

LoopNet has a nice picture of the building and says it sports 9600 sq feet of warehouse space and 3700 sq feet of offices. Interestingly it doesn't say how big the lot is, but it's not small.

(Hat tip to commenter Gypsie)

Written by ted on May 14th, 2024

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United Auto Sales, 7001 Garners Ferry Road:   7 comments

Posted at 11:31 pm in closing

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United Auto Sales moved to this location in 2012 after their old location on Forest Drive was torn down to build Cook Out. Although Google is labeling this location as Temporarily Closed, I think it is more likely that United has shut down for good after a 12 year run here.

(Hat tip to commenter Payne)

Written by ted on May 13th, 2024

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Rack Room Shoes, 661 Promenade Place Suite 11: April 2024   3 comments

Posted at 8:51 pm in closing

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I'm not sure what's going on at Village At Sandhill, but quite a lot of it is cordoned off for construction with Enter At Your Own Risk signs. The blocks still having shops have walkways to the doors, but some buildings look completely encased...

I'm pretty sure I've shopped at Rack Room Shoes a time or two, but never at this location, just down from Belks. The signage is already down and the place pretty throughly stripped, so I'm guessing it was probably gone by mid-April at the latest.

(Hat tip to commenter Local Reader)

Hitch RV, 8015 Garners Ferry Road: April 2024   no comments

Posted at 10:59 pm in closing

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I was never really aware of Hitch RV on Garners Ferry though I must have seen it driving past many times. LoopNet has a picture of the lot in operation, and gives the size of the place as 4.63 acres, which is a pretty good plot. They also say the building dates to 1972, while I might have placed it earlier than that.

(Hat tip to commenter badger)

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