Columbia Closings   What's not in Columbia anymore

When I went by this location on 11 July 2026, they still had the World Cup promotional signs up as if the closing caught them by surprise. I don't believe I ever ate here, so I don't have much to say about it, though I will note that the Post & Courier story on the closing namechecks Columbia Closings.

(Hat tip to commenter Tom)

You can also read about in The State.

I was unaware of Chayz Lounge on Meeting Street until commenter Gypsie mentioned that it is closing after nine years. Judging by the webpage, it looks like a very interesting place: A small venue with fine dining and the musicians right in front of the diners.

The WIS story is here, and from that, and looking at the schedule, you still have until late this year to pick up a show.

(Hat tip to commenter Gypsie)

Here's a closing & pictures from commenter Heath who says:

Here's a closing for you. The Rogue West closed at the end of June 2026. It
was located at 1917 Sunset Blvd. There's a good writeup about it here.

https://westcolumbiasc.gov/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Oct-Nov-25-Newsletter-Packaged.pdf

Laverne, Buddy, and Reba are now cutting hair out of a shop in Cayce in the
Granby Village Shopping Center.

I have noticed this shop many times driving down Sunset. I always wondered if it were related the old Dutch Square stalwart, The Rogue Barber Service. The PDF provided by Heath states that this particular location was founded in 1982, so that's a nice long run.

LoopNet has some information on the site, and a link to an aerial view.

(Hat tip to commenter Heath, obviously)

The State calls Mardel a "faith-based bookstore and gift shop", and a little googling reveals the fact that it is sort of affiliated with Hobby Lobby, currently being owned by the same family. Beyond that, I know very little, and the article is not particularly informative, other than yielding the information that the store had been here since 2019.

You can read the article here.

(Hat tip to commenter James R)

I wasn't aware of this Triangle City furniture & decor shop, but commenter Lavender sends this link to their debut publicity from April of 2024, and here is their ribbon-cutting (oddly later than their opening).

As of now their Facebook is still up, but the web-site is gone.

(Hat tip to commenter Lavender)

I took these pictures back in 2016 and forgot about them. The building is now Columbia Fire & Safety, but was apparently Grahl from 1971 into 2016. Here's some LoopNet information on the site.

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)

Daniel's Fine Furniture has moved from their location across from the Airport to 1217 Sunset Boulevard in the same little strip which used to house JackSon's Southern Kitchen. They appear to have some sort of sale going on.

Here is the West Metro News on the move.

(Hat tip to commenter Gypsie)

The Killian Road area I Heart Mac & Cheese closed in November 2023, and I had visited it a few times, and thought it was OK if pricey & slow. This location, at the corner of Platt Springs & Emanuel Church roads, I had not visited. However my sister & niece did go a few times and liked it pretty well.

Judging by Google reviews, and a report from my sister, the hours had become rather erratic recently, which is a subcase of Sign #1.

The State noted the closing here, and the opening here. WLTX also noted the opening.

The media and street address posit this spot as West Columlbia, but this far out, I would have thought Springdale, South Congaree or just Lexington County.