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Kristian Niemi, who owns West Columbia restaurant Black Rooster, explains his thought process behind switching from French to Italian.

The antique mall in Columbia is moving to South Edisto in Rosewood that will double the beloved stores capacity and offer a more central locale,

Black Rooster, from prominent Columbia restaurateur Kristian Niemi, will shift from French cuisine to Italian food at the beginning of January at his West Columbia bar.

What does the closure of River Rat mean for Columbias beer scene? Plus, a food show features Chubbys Burgers, a new Mexican eatery in Elgin and a state lawmakers wants

One of South Carolinas most powerful lawmakers is asking to form a committee to study the rising cost of liability insurance in South Carolina. Many businesses across the state are

River Rat Brewery on Shop Road in Columbia has announced it will be closing at the end of the month.

River Rat Brewery offered a wide range of brews and bites at its sprawling Shop Road location near Williams-Brice Stadium, home of the USC football team.

The brewery said on social media that it was “time to end this chapter.”

2014 was another very good year for the beer scene in Columbia as well as the rest of South Carolina. Local breweries are an essential component of a lively beer culture, and during the year two more production breweries opened in the Columbia area and a fourth one is scheduled to begin brewing later this

Ryan Edward Upchurch is a younger generation celebrity, a name that is popular as the singer, rapper, songwriter, and comedian. In today’s generation where new talent doesn’t need a specific …