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Columbia’s hottest redevelopment sites hit the market
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What you’d like to see at the Richland Mall space
With suggestions ranging from Top Golf to Wegman’s grocery store chain, here are some of our reader’s suggestions on what they’d like to see at the new development in Forest Acres.
February 6, 2024
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David Stringer
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Forest Acre’s Richland Mall is set to transform into a new city park
City officials and legislators announced a $3 million allocation for the redevelopment of the former Richland Mall site, marking the beginning of a transformative project in Forest Acres.
February 5, 2024
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Samantha Robertson
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Riverbanks Zoo’s 50th anniversary celebrations: new partnerships and initiatives
Projects, partnerships, and free admission highlight Riverbanks Zoo’s 50th anniversary, promising unforgettable experiences for visitors.
February 5, 2024
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Samantha Robertson
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Richland Mall redevelopment set to begin
Richland County and Forest Acres officials gathered on Monday morning to share plans for the upcoming redevelopment of the 32 acre Richland Mall property.
February 5, 2024
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David Stringer
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Breaking down the Columbia’s Design/Development Review Commission annual report
Columbia’s Design/Development Review Commission was busy in 2023 and we’re chatting through the highlights and major developments around the city.
January 26, 2024
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Samantha Robertson
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Rockaway Athletic Club to temporarily close
Rockaway Athletic Club will temporarily close after the property was sold to a local development group. No word yet on if they’ll add a sign for the first time when they reopen.
January 17, 2024
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David Stringer
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Quick relief close to home: New urgent care opens in Cayce
Lexington Medical Center recently opened a brand new Urgent Care at its Cayce location.
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City
2222 Main View apartments receive approval
The 2222 Main View Apartments, developed by Commonwealth Properties LLC, offer luxury living with 250 units, including one to three-bedroom and live-work spaces, plus extensive amenities in Columbia’s North Main corridor.
January 11, 2024
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David Stringer
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Capital Concrete Co. invests $8.25M in new Fairfield County facility
The Capital Concrete Co. expansion plans to bring 17 job opportunities and strengthen the company’s commitment to South Carolina’s economic growth.
January 10, 2024
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Samantha Robertson
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Columbia residents disagree on PickleGarden on the River plans
Last week, we wrote an article talking about the new PickleGarden on the River development. Here’s what Soda Citizens had to say about it.
January 8, 2024
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Samantha Robertson
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What South Carolina’s new liquor liability law means for local businesses
SC small businesses are facing closures due to rising liquor liability insurance premiums. A new law hopes to address that.
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Initial renderings of the new development project proposed for the block bordered by Main, Hampton, Washington, and Assembly streets.
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Answered: our readers’ thoughts on Columbia’s changing skyline
Columbia’s skyline may soon see its tallest addition in nearly 40 years. Developer Core Spaces is planning new 26 and 22-story towers, reaching ~300 feet tall, for the block bordered by Main, Hampton, Washington, and Assembly streets. Here’s what our readers think about the new development.
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