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Slip 53, a new seafood and oyster bar from Foundry Group, is opening in Five Points, bringing modern coastal flavors and a renovated historic space. (Rendering/The Foundry Group)
Dec 5, 2025

New seafood restaurant Slip 53 coming to Five Points

Slip 53, a new seafood and oyster bar from Foundry Group, is opening in Five Points, bringing modern coastal flavors and a renovated historic space.

Supermarket retailer Publix Super Markets will open its next downtown Columbia location in the BullStreet District. (Rendering/Hughes Development Corp.)
Dec 3, 2025

Publix to open new downtown Columbia location

The new location will expand walkable access to fresh food and serve thousands of nearby residents and visitors.

The inaugural issue of SCBIZ magazine is live.
Nov 13, 2025

SCBIZ launches statewide business magazine

SCBIZ unveils its inaugural statewide business magazine, uniting regional publications and offering insights into South Carolina’s business landscape.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved The Ritedose Corp.’s manufacturing and distribution of Tobramycin Inhalation Solution to treat patients 6 years and older with infections of Pseudomonas aeruginosa, a common bacterial infection among cystic fibrosis patients. (Photo/Ritedose)
Nov 4, 2025

Ritedose expands portfolio with new FDA-approved antibiotic

The Ritedose Corp. has received FDA approval to manufacture a new inhalation antibiotic, strengthening its U.S. production and sterile drug portfolio.

Comfort Suites Rock Hill – Manchester Meadows Area has been sold to a new local investor, marking their first hotel property in the Rock Hill market. (Photo/Marcus & Millichap)
Oct 27, 2025

Rock Hill hotel sold to new local investor

Comfort Suites Rock Hill – Manchester Meadows Area has been sold to a new local investor, marking their first hotel property in the Rock Hill market.

Broad River Retail, one of the nation’s largest independently owned and operated Ashley Store licensees, recently celebrated the grand re-opening of its fully renovated Ashley Store and Outlet at 108 Harbison Blvd. in Columbia. (Photo/Broad River Retail)
Aug 27, 2025

Ashley Store and Outlet reopens renovated Columbia location

Broad River Retail has reopened its fully renovated Ashley Store and Outlet in Columbia, featuring the new Ashley 7.0 showroom design.

May 19, 2025

Columbia Chamber names Small Business of the Year

Brand Buzz of Lexington was named Small Business of the Year by the Columbia Chamber for its creative branding and impact on the Midlands community.