A temporary closure is now permanent. more

A Lexington Starbucks was the only one in South Carolina to take part in a nationwide strike last week. more

El Amanecer has been closed for a couple of months, according to the restaurant’s Facebook page. more

Locally owned businesses in Lexington County are dealing with the increasingly problematic effects of a bill that requires businesses with liquor or beer licenses to maintain a liability insurance policy that covers at least $1 million. more

A West Columbia fine-dining institution is closing after more than 40 years in business. more

Arif Rizvi came to America from Pakistan with $80 in his pocket and a drive to make his mom proud. Decades later, he’s helped introduce Lexington to a range of foods all while seeking to make his community better.  more

The forthcoming Patio Vibes Dark Lager was brewed by Asheville’s Highland Brewing Company in collaboration with WECO Bottle & Biergarten. more

The look of Chapin’s police officers got an update recently. more

The number of Lexington Japanese restaurants associated with a prolific local family has dropped by one. more

The owner of a recently closed West Columbia buffet has been arrested for tax evasion and operating without a state retail license. more