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Hospitality and Tourism

Jan 31, 2023

Here’s what’s replacing Smashburger on Devine Street in Columbia

People who love their chicken with a spicy kick will be excited about a new restaurant headed to Devine Street in Columbia.

Jan 31, 2023

Two new restaurants coming to Mauldin mixed-use development

The two new food and beverage concepts are the latest tenants announced for BridgeWay Station, and one will have an outdoor bar overlooking the development's piazza.

Jan 30, 2023

Popular Columbia Mexican restaurant to add third location

Owners of a popular Mexican restaurant in northeast Columbia recently announced expansion to a third location.

Jan 27, 2023

Columbia airport welcomed more than 1 million passengers in 2022

The Columbia Metropolitan Airport saw more than one million passengers come through the airport in 2022, a 21% increase over the previous year

Jan 27, 2023

Columbia Fireflies announce schedule of theme nights for 2023 season

The Columbia Fireflies have announced their theme night schedule for the 2023 baseball season, which begins at 7:05 p.m. Thursday, April 6

Jan 27, 2023

Organizers set date for 2023 Tacos ‘N Tequila Fiesta in Greenville

The 2023 Tacos ‘N Tequila Fiesta is scheduled for April 30 at High Spirits Hospitality’s new location, Events at Judson Mill, at 701 Easley Bridge Road in Greenville.

Jan 27, 2023

Inaugural event to mark reopening of Folly Beach Pier

Following a two-year reconstruction process, the new, 1,049-foot-long Folly Beach Pier, which dates back to the 1930s, opened to the public on Dec. 26.

Jan 26, 2023

Riverbanks Zoo in Columbia sets opening date for new aquarium and conservation center

Riverbanks Zoo and Garden in Columbia will open the Darnall W. and Susan F. Boyd Aquarium and Reptile Conservation Center on Thursday, March 2.

Jan 26, 2023

Longtime Upstate restaurant group to open third location in Mauldin

The BridgeWay Station location will be the third restaurant for the group after Greenville and Simpsonville, and first new venture with Chef Anthony Gray, its longtime associate and culinary director.

Jan 26, 2023

Adventure park attraction coming to North Charleston

The company, which claims to be the largest indoor adventure park operator in the world, has over 330 locations open or under development.

Jan 25, 2023

James Beard semifinalists named — here’s who made it from South Carolina

Six nominees from South Carolina's restaurant industry are among the semifinalists for the 2023 James Beard Awards.

Jan 25, 2023

Behind downtown Greenville’s newest ‘elevated’ taproom

The space along the Reedy River, which is female-owned and operated, offers a refined atmosphere that seeks to energize a section of the Swamp Rabbit Trail.