The home of a SC judge who blocked release of voter data sought by DOJ has been destroyed by fire. Officials haven't linked the blaze to Judge Diane Goodstein's order, but authorities are providing extra security as they investigate. By @jeffreycollinsap.bsky.social apnews.com/article/judg...

A taproom exit from Columbia's brewery scene, @hannahwade2000.bsky.social reports.

Hey Rosewood, there's a new wing place to try.

Extra cheese, please. www.thestate.com/news/local/a...

It's their pleasure. www.thestate.com/news/local/a...

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Columbia's incoming food hall at BullStreet has its initial food and drink lineup set. A nice slate, I'd say.

Are you a Ford-loving Chapin resident? Well, I have good news for you. (In two years.)

We had a great time talking to readers at our Chapin coffee clatch earlier this month. Now we're doing another one in Lexington on Oct. 10, and this time we're bringing @christrainorsc.bsky.social along! RSVP to hang out with us here. www.thestate.com/news/local/a...

Voodoo Brewing is getting ready to cast a spell in Lexington.

Is this supposed to be a threat? They did this exact thing while the government was open

Sorry to be bringing you so much closing news this morning, but here's another.

Some closures and a "re-grand opening" in this week's Restaurant Roundup®

Well, here's one. Iron Hill Brewery at Columbia's BullStreet has closed as the beer company has shuttered all of its restaurants.

Meet Perry Lancaster aka the "Ragman." He recently marked his 50th anniversary working at Columbia's Brittons. @jaab.bsky.social shot the pics on this one.

Extra cheese, please. @thestate.com's 2025 Pizza Poll is live. Get your votes in.

Seven different SC fire departments responded to the nighttime fire at the former textile site.

A Lexington sports card shop is on the move.

Hey, a new restaurant opened its doors in downtown Columbia.

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Holy smokes (pun intended): West Columbia's City Limits has been named the top BBQ joint in the South by Southern Living. Ten other SC restaurants also made the list.

The announcements keep rolling in for the coming food hall at BullStreet. This time it's an Asian fusion spot.

I come to you with an important question: Which is the best Cocky entrance before Gamecock football games? Is it the old "black box and shower curtain"? Or do you prefer the newer Cockaboose train appearance? Vote in my poll at @thestate.com. *I'm team box and curtain.

A fan of brunch? You're in luck in the northeast Columbia area.

Cheers.

The late great ALAN RICKMAN making his movie debut aged 42 in DIE HARD (1988)

Metro boomin.

Come for the @gamecockfb.bsky.social gameday tips. Stay for the photo from a time when my daughter wasn't taller than me.

The Midlands restaurant has long been located in a bustling thoroughfare.

The entertainer wanted his estate to benefit schoolchildren in South Carolina and Georgia. It hasn’t happened yet.

The legendary entertainer James Brown left his fortune to scholarships for underprivileged children. Is an 82-year-old grandmother holding up his dream? Read the story: bit.ly/4n63NK2

Basketball Hall of Famer George Raveling, who influenced Michael Jordan’s Nike deal, dies at 88 #usnews

A chicken named Harold was discussed as this story was being written.

Blaze extinguished.

I'm not nervous. I've just locked myself in a closet with a bucket of chicken from Bernie's, a photo of Brandon Bennett going over the top at Georgia & a lock of Lou Holtz's hair, with "Hey Baby" blaring on a loop. Anyway, I wrote a column for @thestate.com.

New Vibez near the river.

At least my boxer shorts didn't end up in Honolulu.

As students on the USC’s campus fled after an active shooter was reported, one student accidentally found himself at the center of the controversy. While USC declined to share additional info about the student, a spokesperson confirmed that “he’s okay”: bit.ly/41iv6Zm

Surf's up in downtown Columbia.

Smooth moves in Forest Acres.

The planned food hall at Columbia's BullStreet keeps announcing new tenants.

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Sweet.

Burritos in transition in Lexington.

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You have my attention.

Apropos of nothing, I was listening to Jerry Goldsmith's score from "Congo" while I wrote this.

It's their pleasure.

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