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Business. Brief.: Unemployment Rate Down in S.C. and Columbia Area

Real Estate News: South Carolina’s Housing Recovery Continues

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Shaggy lawn? Dirty carpets?
Landscaping, garage doors, carpet cleaning, fencing, house cleaning. Find help by clicking on Free Times Home Services Marketplace.

Free Concert at Village at Sandhill
10-piece band “Right to Party” performs 7 to 9 p.m. May 17 in finale of spring concert series. Also free rides, balloon art, glitter tattoos at 6 p.m.

SC Book Festival Saturday and Sunday
Book Festival at Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center. Free admission. Pat Conroy and 100 other authors, storytelling and stage performances for kids, self-publishing information.

Speakeasy Favorite Returns
Originally established in 1856, Chicken Cock Whiskey was a speakeasy favorite during Prohibition. After almost a century-long hiatus, CHICKEN COCK IS BACK!

Restaurants in Columbia SC

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Bites & Sights Visitors Guide

• Al-Amir

• Mellow Mushroom

• Valentina’s Greek and Italian Cuisine

• Sato Japanese

• American Roadside Burgers

• Texas Roadhouse