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Retail reporter at The State, contributing columnist at the Index-Journal. Charley's dad. Mack's Cash Grocery evangelist.

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christrainorsc.bsky.social @christrainorsc.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
A Midlands special: A new car wash right behind a chicken finger place. www.thestate.com/news/local/a...
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This high-traffic area of Lexington has a new business. Check out where
The business debuted this week in a bustling area of Lexington that is lined with stores, restaurants and more.
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The State Newspaper @thestate.com · 02/10/2026
The sandwich is just one of a host of options at the SC restaurant. The State’s Chris Trainor highlights the spot near Edisto Beach.
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Recommendation of the Week: Shrimp po’ boy at Roxbury Mercantile in Meggett, SC
The sandwich is just one of a host of options at the SC restaurant. The State’s Chris Trainor highlights the spot near Edisto Beach.
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christrainorsc.bsky.social @christrainorsc.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
In which I defeated Will Brennan at Laser Ghost.
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A big ‘Bang’: Pinball-centric restaurant officially opens on Columbia’s Rosewood
The new Columbia bar and grill is located in the space that famously was home to Rockaway Athletic Club for many years.
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christrainorsc.bsky.social @christrainorsc.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
For all your fancy invitation needs on Devine St.
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This trendy Columbia area has a new custom stationery studio. What to know
The new Columbia shop offers custom invitations, fine stationery and more along a busy street with many retail options.
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The State Newspaper @thestate.com · 30/09/2026
It will be the first South Carolina facility for the wood product manufacturer. It’s set to bring in hundreds of new jobs to an SC county.
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Manufacturer to make $216M investment, bring 200+ jobs with new SC facility
It will be the first South Carolina facility for the wood product manufacturer. It’s set to bring in hundreds of new jobs to an SC county.
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christrainorsc.bsky.social @christrainorsc.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
From Slim to none in Columbia.
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A third Columbia location of a national chicken chain closes. What we know
The business specializes in chicken fingers, fries and more. Now a Columbia location of the chain is closed.
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christrainorsc.bsky.social @christrainorsc.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Have a bite, Main Street.
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This busy area in Columbia has a new Indian restaurant. Check out where
The new Indian eatery has debuted along a busy street near downtown in a spot that formerly was home to a popular vegan restaurant.
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christrainorsc.bsky.social @christrainorsc.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Burgers on pause in Chapin.
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A well-known Midlands burger restaurant is temporarily closed. What to know
The restaurant is known for a variety of burgers and more. It has been in business for a decade along a busy Midlands road.
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The State Newspaper @thestate.com · 28/09/2026
The company, which offers delivery and more, has shops in a number of states. Now it is eyeing an opening date in Columbia.
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A trendy ice cream place coming to a busy Columbia street has an opening date
The company, which offers delivery and more, has shops in a number of states. Now it is eyeing an opening date in Columbia.
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The State Newspaper @thestate.com · 28/09/2026
From national brands to local favorites, new businesses are slated for the Columbia & Lexington area. Here’s a look at some of what’s coming
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New restaurants, coffee shops & banks coming to the Columbia area. What to know
From national brands to local favorites, new businesses are slated for the Columbia & Lexington area. Here’s a look at some of what’s coming
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christrainorsc.bsky.social @christrainorsc.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Here's when you can get to scooping and scooting, Columbia.
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A trendy ice cream place coming to a busy Columbia street has an opening date
The company, which offers delivery and more, has shops in a number of states. Now it is eyeing an opening date in Columbia.
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christrainorsc.bsky.social @christrainorsc.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
In Demolition Man, all restaurants are Taco Bell. Soon in the Midlands, all restaurants will be Dutch Bros.
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‘Dutch’ invasion continues: New coffee shop coming to busy West Columbia area
The popular coffee company has rapidly expanded in the Midlands. Now a bustling West Columbia road will get a location.
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christrainorsc.bsky.social @christrainorsc.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
Spent some time with Perry and Stacy at Brittons recently, as they reflected on the shop's long run. The clothier is bidding farewell in December after nearly 8 decades. @jaab.bsky.social shot pics.
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‘Amazing run’: Columbia’s Brittons owners reflect on legacy ahead of farewell
The long-running store on Columbia’s Devine will close at the end of 2026. Its owners spoke with The State about the decision and what’s next.
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The State Newspaper @thestate.com · 25/09/2026
The long-running store on Columbia’s Devine will close at the end of 2026. Its owners spoke with The State about the decision and what’s next.
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‘Amazing run’: Columbia’s Brittons owners reflect on legacy ahead of farewell
The long-running store on Columbia’s Devine will close at the end of 2026. Its owners spoke with The State about the decision and what’s next.
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The State Newspaper @thestate.com · 25/09/2026
The longtime deli in Columbia’s Five Points has been delighting customers for decades. The State’s Chris Trainor highlights the Astronaut.
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Recommendation of the Week: Astronaut sandwich at Columbia’s Andy’s Deli
The longtime deli in Columbia’s Five Points has been delighting customers for decades. The State’s Chris Trainor highlights the Astronaut.
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christrainorsc.bsky.social @christrainorsc.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
Fore! www.thestate.com/news/local/a...
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Swing away: Lexington has a new indoor golf simulator club. Here’s where
The new Lexington facility has multiple indoor simulators bays that members can access 24/7, organizers said.
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christrainorsc.bsky.social @christrainorsc.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
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christrainorsc.bsky.social @christrainorsc.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
A nig announcement on the Midlands economic development scene.
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A Midlands manufacturer plans a $400 million expansion, adding 105 new jobs
The company will build a new 550,000-square-foot facility on its existing property in the Midlands, state officials said.
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christrainorsc.bsky.social @christrainorsc.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
A new store is debuting in the Midlands, and it will have $2.50 per gallon gas on opening day.
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A new Midlands store will have $2.50 per gallon gas on opening day. Here’s where
The new “state of the art” convenience store is debuting in a growing Midlands area. It will have specials and deals for the grand opening.
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The State Newspaper @thestate.com · 21/09/2026
The arrests come in connection with a dogfighting incident from four years ago, the SC Law Enforcement Division said in public documents.
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Four Midlands men charged in connection with dogfighting case, SLED says
The arrests come in connection with a dogfighting incident from four years ago, the SC Law Enforcement Division said in public documents.
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The State Newspaper @thestate.com · 21/09/2026
The wreck happened on a private property in SC on Sunday afternoon, coroner’s office authorities said.
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SC teen dies after rollover off-road vehicle crash, coroner’s office says
The wreck happened on a private property in SC on Sunday afternoon, coroner’s office authorities said.
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The State Newspaper @thestate.com · 21/09/2026
The South Carolina Highway Patrol said a pickup truck and a dump truck were involved in the fatal crash.
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One person killed in a late night two-vehicle wreck on a busy SC interstate
The South Carolina Highway Patrol said a pickup truck and a dump truck were involved in the fatal crash.
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The State Newspaper @thestate.com · 21/09/2026
The fatal wreck happened Sunday morning on a Lexington highway near Lake Murray, law enforcement said.
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One person dies in a four-car crash in Lexington County, Highway Patrol says
The fatal wreck happened Sunday morning on a Lexington highway near Lake Murray, law enforcement said.
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christrainorsc.bsky.social @christrainorsc.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
(Red) Bank on it.
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This growing Lexington County development will add a new national business
The development in a growing Lexington County area has a grocery store, restaurants and more businesses. Now a new one is coming.
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christrainorsc.bsky.social @christrainorsc.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
Real.
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christrainorsc.bsky.social @christrainorsc.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
A 20-year run comes to an end for a restaurant in the Vista.
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A long-running restaurant in Columbia’s Vista closes its doors. What we know
The restaurant had been a go-to spot for sushi and more for two decades in the key downtown Columbia district.
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christrainorsc.bsky.social @christrainorsc.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
The coming Target-anchored shopping development is just west of Lexington High School.
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Coming Target-anchored Lexington development has plans for popular coffee spot
The coffee chain has grown in the Midlands this year. Now a location is planned at a coming Target-anchored Lexington plaza.
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christrainorsc.bsky.social @christrainorsc.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
A petit four farewell in Columbia.
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‘With both gratitude and heavy hearts’: This longtime Columbia bakery will close
The long-running bakery located along a busy Columbia road has been known for petit fours and other treats.
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The State Newspaper @thestate.com · 16/09/2026
The ever-popular chicken sandwich chain has a strong presence in the Midlands. Now a new Columbia location is set to open its doors.
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A new Columbia Chick-fil-A has an opening date in a busy area. Check out where
The ever-popular chicken sandwich chain has a strong presence in the Midlands. Now a new Columbia location is set to open its doors.
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christrainorsc.bsky.social @christrainorsc.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
The anticipated Chick-fil-A just off Hard Scrabble in NE Cola will soon open its doors.
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A new Columbia Chick-fil-A has an opening date in a busy area. Check out where
The ever-popular chicken sandwich chain has a strong presence in the Midlands. Now a new Columbia location is set to open its doors.
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christrainorsc.bsky.social @christrainorsc.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
Something fashionable debuts at BullStreet in Columbia.
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A fashionable new clothing store has opened in this growing Columbia district
The trendy shop is the latest edition to the growing mixed-use neighborhood not far from downtown Columbia.
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The State Newspaper @thestate.com · 14/09/2026
The studio in a busy Columbia area “combines exercise, heat and infrared energy” for customers’ workouts. It’s opening soon.
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This bustling Columbia area will get a new infrared fitness studio. Here’s when
The studio in a busy Columbia area “combines exercise, heat and infrared energy” for customers’ workouts. It’s opening soon.
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The State Newspaper @thestate.com · 14/09/2026
The company has stores across South Carolina and has been expanding in the Columbia and Lexington areas recently.
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Store with fried chicken, breakfast is coming to this busy Lexington County area
The company has stores across South Carolina and has been expanding in the Columbia and Lexington areas recently.
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christrainorsc.bsky.social @christrainorsc.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
Feel the heat, soon, in northeast Cola.
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This bustling Columbia area will get a new infrared fitness studio. Here’s when
The studio in a busy Columbia area “combines exercise, heat and infrared energy” for customers’ workouts. It’s opening soon.
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christrainorsc.bsky.social @christrainorsc.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
"Making life easier" in West Columbia.
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Store with fried chicken, breakfast is coming to this busy Lexington County area
The company has stores across South Carolina and has been expanding in the Columbia and Lexington areas recently.
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christrainorsc.bsky.social @christrainorsc.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
The company is developing several spots in the Midlands. Now one in Lexington is open. Sausage egg and cheese croissant pretty good.
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This busy Lexington area has new store with chicken tenders, breakfast & more
The store, which has several Midlands locations in development, has debuted in a high-traffic Lexington corridor.
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The State Newspaper @thestate.com · 11/09/2026
The spot along a busy road in Cayce near Columbia has been known for its Asian street food, noodle bar and other delicacies.
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Recommendation of the Week: Pad Thai from Duke’s Pad Thai in Cayce
The spot along a busy road in Cayce near Columbia has been known for its Asian street food, noodle bar and other delicacies.
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The State Newspaper @thestate.com · 10/09/2026
The spot known for sandwiches and, more recently, breakfast, has locations on Millwood Avenue and West Columbia. Now a third is coming.
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Columbia favorite Crave Artisan Market to add third location. Check out where
The spot known for sandwiches and, more recently, breakfast, has locations on Millwood Avenue and West Columbia. Now a third is coming.
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christrainorsc.bsky.social @christrainorsc.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
It's what you Crave. (Main Street Edition)
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Columbia favorite Crave Artisan Market to add third location. Check out where
The spot known for sandwiches and, more recently, breakfast, has locations on Millwood Avenue and West Columbia. Now a third is coming.
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christrainorsc.bsky.social @christrainorsc.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
A new debut in Columbia's ever-evolving Five Points.
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A new spot for Yemeni coffee has debuted in a popular Columbia district
The business touts authentic Middle Eastern coffee and more, and it has debuted in one of Columbia’s key neighborhoods.
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christrainorsc.bsky.social @christrainorsc.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
Set sail in Five Points.
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A new oyster bar has made its debut in Columbia’s Five Points
The new spot for oysters, shrimp po’ boys, clam chowder and more is now serving in one of Columbia’s key hospitality districts
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The State Newspaper @thestate.com · 08/09/2026
The shop, which has currently been located on Devine Street for many years, has long been known for bespoke men’s and women’s clothing.
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Legendary Columbia clothier Brittons announces a ‘final season’ after 80 years
The shop, which has currently been located on Devine Street for many years, has long been known for bespoke men’s and women’s clothing.
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christrainorsc.bsky.social @christrainorsc.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
The store's proprietors say it is a "final season" at the shop on Devine Street. www.thestate.com/news/local/a...
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Legendary Columbia clothier Brittons announces a ‘final season’ after 80 years
The shop, which has currently been located on Devine Street for many years, has long been known for bespoke men’s and women’s clothing.
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christrainorsc.bsky.social @christrainorsc.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
An exit on the Midlands dining scene.
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‘With great sadness’: A Midlands buffet restaurant announces its closure
The small-town Lexington County restaurant has been known for country cooking, desserts, burgers and more.
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christrainorsc.bsky.social @christrainorsc.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
Something fashionable headed to a busy Columbia area. www.thestate.com/news/local/a...
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Columbia’s busy Harbison to get new location of this fashionable clothing store
The spot for trendy fashions will come to a development that has added popular stores and restaurants in the bustling Columbia shopping area.
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The State Newspaper @thestate.com · 04/09/2026
The downtown Columbia spot has long been home to fried chicken, burgers and more. The State’s Chris Trainor highlights the filet sandwich.
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Recommendation of the Week: Chicken filet sandwich at Columbia’s Drake’s Duck-In
The downtown Columbia spot has long been home to fried chicken, burgers and more. The State’s Chris Trainor highlights the filet sandwich.
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The State Newspaper @thestate.com · 03/09/2026
The new spot for frozen custard, shakes and more will debut in a growing commercial area in Lexington County.
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New place for frozen treats is opening in a booming Lexington area. Here’s when
The new spot for frozen custard, shakes and more will debut in a growing commercial area in Lexington County.
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christrainorsc.bsky.social @christrainorsc.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
Something new coming to a former grocery store site in a busy West Columbia area. www.thestate.com/news/local/a...
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A new business plans a location at this West Columbia former grocery store site
The spot along a bustling West Columbia road was home to a grocery store for years. Now a national business plans to open there.
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christrainorsc.bsky.social @christrainorsc.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
Just in time for football: A new shop for Gamecocks gear sets an opening date at Columbia's BullStreet. www.thestate.com/news/local/a...
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New shop for Gamecocks apparel sets opening date in Columbia’s BullStreet
The new Columbia store is debuting just as the USC football season is set to kickoff. It’s in a growing district.
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christrainorsc.bsky.social @christrainorsc.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
Hot outside? A new place for cool treats is about to debut in the Midlands. www.thestate.com/living/food-...
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New place for frozen treats is opening in a booming Lexington area. Here’s when
The new spot for frozen custard, shakes and more will debut in a growing commercial area in Lexington County.
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