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Profile & Demographics

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ocated in the historic Midlands of South Carolina, Lexington County is consistently among the fastest growing regions of the state.

As of 2015, an estimated 281,833 people called Lexington County home, according to the U.S. Census. Lexington County has seen the fastest increase in population since 2000 of any county in the Central Midlands Region, at over 21 percent. The county is expected to experience significant population growth over the next 25 years. The population is projected to increase 81.6 percent, adding nearly 214,100 people to the county’s population, for a 2040 total of nearly 476,500 residents, according Central Mid-

land Council of Governments data. The median age of Lexington County residents increased to 37.9 and the number of residents added were equally split between persons over and under age 55.

A slightly larger percentage of the population is over 55 (24.6 percent) than those under 18 (24.5 percent) Lexington County is home to a thriving economy and many prominent U.S. and international companies, including manufacturing, distribution and food processing as well as headquarters and back-office operations.

The county has low tax rates and consistently maintains one of the lowest unemployment rates in South Carolina.

Lexington County Population

Source: U.S. Census

290,000

281,833 280,000

277,488 273,408 270,052

270,000

266,436 262,377

260,000

250,000

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2011

2012

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29036 29212

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Lexington County Race/Ethnicity (2014)

29054

White 216,946, 80.3 percent

29169 29170

29033 29172

29070

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Black 38,656, 14.3 percent

29053

Hispanic or Latino 15,417, 5.7 percent

29123 29160

Asian 3,890, 1.4 percent Source: U.S. Census

29033 29036 29054 29063 29072 29073 29169 29170 29172 29212

Cayce

Population*

(2014 estimate) Median age

12,024 18,847

Gilbert

Irmo

Lexington

Lexington W. Columbia W. Columbia W. Columbia

Harbison

9,621 34,772 52,518 41,749 22,594 20,926 8,953 29,050

36.6 46.9 38.9 35.6 38 36.2 37.3 36.8 37.3 41.6

Median household

income

Median home/ condo value

$43,174 $77,338 $56,467 $67,205 $73,797

$52,111 $39,298 $56,466 $45,185 $68,585

$116,600 $271,400 $160,500 $149,100 $204,700 $123,600 $131,400 $125,600 $95,000 $164,100 *Selected zip codes

CONTENTS 6 Lexington County’s Rapid Growth 10 Government 12 Major Employers

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Source: 2010-2014 American Community Survey 5 Year Estimates – 2014 Estimates

13 Education 14 Health Care 16 Shopping 20 Map 22 Festivals

PROFILE & DEMOGRAPHICS

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Project Ice House combines an amphitheater, retail and public green space. Photo by John Carlos

Lexington County’s Rapid Growth

By C. Grant Jackson

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exington County, with its proximity to the state capital, a thriving economy, airport and interstate access and assets like Lake Murray, is one of South Carolina’s fastest growing counties — and the fastest growing in the Midlands of South Carolina. Population estimates predict nearly a half million county residents by 2040, nearly double the current population.

“The attraction new residents have to Lexington is built on so much more than our surroundings like gorgeous Lake Murray,” says Otis Rawl, president and CEO of the Greater Lexington Chamber and Visitors Center. “With nationally recognized school districts, newly constructed homes and neighborhoods, thriving local businesses and hospitable residents, it’s no mystery why visitors want to call Lexington their home.”

The burgeoning town of Lexington, the county seat, continues to experience unprecedented growth, and the cities of West Columbia and Cayce just across the Congaree River are part of the bustling Columbia metropolitan area. The towns of Irmo and Chapin offer proximity to recreation on Lake Murray and the lure of lake living.

And while Lexington offers a connection to the state’s urban center, rural communities such as Batesburg-Leesville, Gilbert, Pelion and Swansea offer a chance to get

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away from the pace of city living. But city services are close when needed, including excellent health care facilities.

Transportation has been key to the county’s success. Cayce is home to the Greater Columbia Metropolitan Airport, which offers daily direct and connecting flights to all major markets as well as cargo service.

UPS operates a Southeastern regional hub at the airport. The county is crisscrossed by Interstates 26 and 20 with easy connection to I-77.

Here’s a guide to new and ongoing development in the region.

Town of Lexington The Town of Lexington has been remaking its downtown with a focus on arts, entertainment and retail. Several new restaurants and retailers have located in the Main Street corridor, and others have been refurbished

with the help of a façade improvement program. Project Ice House at the corner of Main and Church streets is seeing the building of a 900-seat amphitheater, the renovation of the former Shirey’s on Main and the construction of two new buildings to create a destination retail center and public green space expected to include boutique retail and eateries. The project is part of the town’s Vision Plan designed to aid connectivity in the downtown area through Lexington Square Park, Virginia Hylton Park, the Lexington Municipal Complex and the Palmetto Collegiate Institute.

In his 2016 State of the Town address, Mayor Steve MacDougall noted that 2015 was another year of unprecedented success and growth for the town marked by record construction.

“Since July 2015 (fiscal year ’16), $70 million in new construction has been permitted. This value is 35 percent higher than the construction value that was recorded for the previous fiscal year,” MacDougal said, and he expected those figures to climb. “Also, we are projected to permit the building of 160 new homes inside of town limits, exceeding the previous year which saw 112 new homes.”

All the growth has increased traffic issues, which have been a problem for years, but the town has implemented an Adaptive Computerized Signalization System designed to make traffic flow more smoothly. Alleviating traffic congestion continues to be one of the town’s major projects, MacDougall said.

Lexington’s goal, MacDougall said in his address, “is to be aesthetically appealing and preserve our small town charm, while making enhancements that will continue to attract visitors and new economic development.”

City of West Columbia A growing commercial and residential district just across the Gervais Street Bridge from Columbia is fueling urban development in West Columbia. The city is making an effort to attract craft breweries, micro-distilleries, craftsmen, artists and jewelers to fill empty spaces and complement the galleries, restaurants and shops along State and Meeting streets in the city’s historic downtown.

The city has also created the HEMI Food Truck Court at 728 Meeting St. housing a rotating set of food trucks from 6 a.m. through 10 p.m. seven days a week. The area is often referred to as Vista West, a counterpart to Columbia’s Congaree Vista entertainment district across the river.

The Brookland mixed-use project on a 4-acre site near the river at State and Meeting streets will be home to up to 235 apartments and condominiums, stores, restaurants and

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offices in four buildings. Brookland was the original name of West Columbia when is it was incorporated in 1894. The project joins the FLOW Townhomes project at 136 Sunset Blvd. on the west bank of the river.

West Columbia provides easy access to three interstates — I-20, I-26 and I-77 — as well as two major highways, U.S. 1 and U.S. 378, and the Columbia Metropolitan Airport. Each transportation corridor serves as a catalyst for growth. Commercial and residential growth also continues along the US 378, US 1, and SC 12 corridors.

City of Cayce In 2015, personal finance website NerdWallet named Cayce the best city in South Carolina for millennial job seekers to start their careers, and millennials make up nearly 30 percent of the city’s population.

Like West Columbia, with whom it shares a city limit just to the north, Cayce has taken strides to capitalize on its urban connections.

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the focus of much commercial and residential revitalization, including the Tremont Apartments and the historic Guignard Brickworks and State Street initiatives. But the city is also seeing tremendous growth to the west on the 350-acre Otarre development bordering the SCANA campus at the Twelfth Street Extension and I-77 and adjacent to other major employers such as Amazon and Nephron Pharmaceuticals. Otarre Pointe is a 299-unit residential development across from the Cayce Tennis and Fitness Center.

Other Otarre properties are targeted for residential, commercial and industrial development, with even the possibility of new regional shopping mall.

The city also is working with several partners to develop a 12,000 Year History Park on the banks of the Congaree River that ties into the popular River Walk trail.

Cayce Mayor Elise Partin says that while Cayce is excited about its growth, the city also works “to keep a small town feel.” She also points out that Cayce has been named a top tax-friendly place to retire, and she is proud that Cayce is the first city in South Carolina with an internationally accredited management team.

Irmo, Chapin and Lake Murray Many newcomers to Lexington County are drawn by the lure of living on Lake Murray, the region’s recreational gemstone.

The towns of Irmo and Chapin are among the region’s more popular suburban areas. New residents are drawn not only by Lake Murray, but also the award-winning schools of Lexington-Richland School District 5 and an easy interstate commute to downtown Columbia.

One of the region’s older suburbs, Irmo boasts close proximity to Columbia, Lake Murray, and the Harbison shopping area, which includes a recently opened Costco.

Lakeside living is huge draw in Chapin, where residents can easily commute to professional and government jobs in Columbia.

Chapin has a diverse business community that includes professional services, retail, distribution services, high-tech firms and health care companies.

An increase in residents has brought a surge of residential and commercial development around Lake Murray. The shores of Lake Murray continue to see projects like the Residence at Marina Bay, a waterfront lifestyle community, as well as the growth of new single-family residential developments.

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Government

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exington County encompasses an area of 758 square miles in the Midlands of South Carolina and includes the municipalities of Batesburg-Leesville, Cayce, Chapin, part of Columbia, Gaston, Gilbert, part of Irmo, Lexington, Pelion, Pine Ridge, South Congaree, Springdale, Summit, Swansea, and West Columbia. Oak Grove, Red Bank and Seven Oaks are Census-Designated Locations in Lexington County but have no municipal governments.

Lexington County Council serves as the governing body of the county and enacts laws by ordinance. County Council members are elected from nine districts for four-year terms. The council is chaired by Councilman M. Todd Cullum.

The Town of Lexington, the county seat, is the largest town in the county with a population of almost 20,000. Led by Mayor Steve MacDougall, elected in 2013, it is a fast-growing municipality. The next largest municipalities are West Columbia, with a population of approximately 16,000, and Cayce, with a population of nearly 13,000.

U.S. Rep. Joe Wilson, who is from Lexington County, serves South Carolina’s 2nd Congressional District in the House of Representatives, representing Lexington, Aiken, Barnwell and parts of Richland and Orangeburg counties.

Federal Representatives U.S. SENATE Lindsey Graham lgraham.senate.gov WASHINGTON OFFICE 290 Russell Senate Office Building 202-224-5972 LOCAL OFFICE 508 Hampton St., #202 803-933-0112

Tim Scott scott.senate.gov WASHINGTON OFFICE 520 Hart Senate Office Building 202-224-6121 LOCAL OFFICE 1301 Gervais St., Suite 825 803-771-6112

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U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Joe Wilson, District 2 joewilson.house.gov WASHINGTON OFFICE 2229 Rayburn House Office Building, 202-225-2452 LOCAL OFFICE 1700 Sunset Blvd. (US 378), Suite 1 (West Columbia), 803-939-0041

State Legislature Five members of the S.C. Senate and nine members of the House of Representatives represent parts of Lexington County in the S.C. General Assembly.

S.C. SENATE John E. Courson, District 20 (Lexington, Richland) 803-212-6250 Ronnie W. Cromer, District 18 (Lexington, Newberry, Union) 803-212-6330 Katrina Shealy, District 23 (Lexington) 803-212-6108 Nikki G. Setzler, District 26 (Aiken, Calhoun, Lexington, Saluda) 803-212-6140 Shane Massey, District 25 (Aiken, Edgefield, Lexington, McCormick, Saluda) 803-212-6148

S.C. HOUSE Todd K. Atwater, District 87 (Lexington) 803-212-6924 Nathan Ballentine, District 71 (Lexington, Richland) 803-734-2969 Kenny Bingham, District 89 (Lexington) 803-734-3114 Chip Huggins, District 85 (Lexington) 803-734-2971 Ralph Shealy Kennedy, Jr., District 39 (Lexington, Saluda) 803-212-6938 Russell L. Ott, District 93 (Calhoun, Lexington, Orangeburg) 803-212-6945 Rick Quinn, District 69 (Lexington) 803-212-6897 Kit Spires, District 96 (Lexington) 803-734-3010 Mac Toole, District 88 (Lexington) 803-734-2973

Lexington County Government Lexington County Council is a 9-member body elected to oversee the operations of the county government.

LEXINGTON COUNTY COUNCIL 212 South Lake Drive, Suite 601 Lexington, SC 29072 803-785-8103 countycouncil@lex-co.com District 1: James E. “Jim” Kinard Jr., jkinard@lex-co.com District 2: Larry Brigham Jr., lbrigham@lex-co.com District 3: Kent Collins, mkcollins@lex-co.com District 4: Debra B. “Debbie” Summers, (Vice Chairman), dsummers@lex-co.com District 5: Bobby C. Keisler, bkeisler@lex-co.com District 6: Johnny W. Jeffcoat, jjeffcoat@lex-co.com District 7: Phillip Heyward Yarborough, pyarborough@lex-co.com District 8: Ned Randall Tolar, ntolar@lex-co.com District 9: M. Todd Cullum (Chairman), tcullum@lex-co.com County Council meets the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month in Council Chambers Manager/Administrator: Joe Mergo

Local Government BATESBURG-LEESVILLE www.batesburg-leesville.org 244 West Columbia Ave., Batesburg-Leesville 803-532-4601 Mayor: Rita Crapps TOWN COUNCIL: District 1: Rachael Taylor District 2: Todd O’Dell District 3: Stephen Cain District 4: Charles Simpkins District 5: Bob Penick District 6: Edward Spradley District 7: Marguerite Ricard District 8: James Wiszowaty Town Council meets 2nd Monday Manager/Administrator: Ted Luckadoo IV

CAYCE www.cityofcayce-sc.gov 1800 12th St., Cayce 803-796-9020 info@cityofcayce-sc.gov Mayor: Elise Partin CITY COUNCIL: District 1: Tara S. Almond District 2: James “Skip” Jenkins

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District 3: Eva Corley District 4: Phil Carter City Council meets 1st Tuesday Manager/Administrator: Rebecca L. Vance

CHAPIN www.chapinsc.com 157 NW Columbia Ave., Chapin 803-345-2444 webmaster@chapinsc.com Mayor: James R. “Skip” Wilson, Jr. TOWN COUNCIL: Mike Clonts (Mayor Pro Tem) Robert P. Frick Kay Hollis Gregg White Town Council meets first Tuesday

GASTON www.gastonsc.org 186 N. Carlisle St., Gaston 803-796-7725 townofgaston@gmail.com Mayor: Troy R. Bivens COUNCIL: Mike Cook (Mayor Pro Tem) Carol McCombs Bill Starr Kay Rikard Town Council meets first Tuesday

GILBERT 345 Hampton St., Gilbert 803-892-2344 Mayor: Randy Clamp COUNCIL: Donnie Cason Monti C. Caughman Barbara A. Reeder Nancy Harmon Town Council meets second Monday

IRMO www.townofirmosc.com 7300 Woodrow St., Irmo 803-781-7050 Mayor: Hardy King COUNCIL: Julius Waites (Mayor Pro Tem) Barry A. Walker, Sr. Mark Poulio Kathy Condom Town Council meets first and third Tuesday Manager/Administrator: Robert Brown

LEXINGTON www.lexsc.com 111 Maiden Lane, Lexington 803-359-4164 Mayor: Steve MacDougall COUNCIL: Hazel Livingston (Mayor Pro Tem) Kathy Maness Ted Stambolitis Todd Shevchik Todd Carnes Ron Williams Town Council meets 1st Monday Manager/Administrator: David Britt Poole

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www.pelion.sc.gov 1010 Main St., Pelion 803-894-3535 Mayor: Barbara Smith COUNCIL: Samuel S. Jackson Jr. Daniel Shumpert Starr H. Corley Gene Shelton Yonce II Town Council meets second Thursday

www.southcongaree.org 119 West Berry Road, South Congaree, SC 29172-1744 803-755-2760 Mayor: Brian Jackson COUNCIL: Jay Kates Jerry Smith, (Mayor Pro Tem) Lila Gantt Leslie Gifford Town Council meets third Tuesday

321 Old Broad St., Batesburg-Leesville 803-892-6161 Mayor: Rosalyn M. Reeder COUNCIL: Michael Hartley Henry E. Hartley Harry O. Petty David Reese Town Council meets third Tuesday

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swanseatown.net 300 West Third St., Swansea 803-568-2835 info@swanseatown.net Mayor: Ray Spires COUNCIL: Woodrow Davis Jr. Linda Gail Butler David Martin Jerald E. Sanders Council meets third Monday

www.townofpineridgesc.com 2757 Fish Hatchery Rd., West Columbia 803-755-2500 Mayor: David Busby COUNCIL: Daniel Davis (Mayor Pro Tem) Floyd Dinkins Beth Sturkie Robert Wells Town Council meets the second Tuesday Manager/Administrator: Viki Miller

www.springdalesc.com 2915 Platt Springs Rd., Springdale 803-794-0408 Mayor: Michael Bishop COUNCIL: Juston L. Ricard (Mayor Pro Tem) Vicki Fecas Steve O. Hallman J. Kevin Reeley Nancy Sox-Peters Jacob R. Wilkerson Town Council meets first Tuesday Manager/Administrator: Jeff Stilwell

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WEST COLUMBIA www.westcolumbiasc.gov 200 N. 12th St. West Columbia, SC 29169 803-791-1880 Mayor: Bobby Horton District 1- L. Dale Harley District 2- Trevor Bedell District 3-Casey J. Hallman (Mayor Pro Tem) District 4-Temus C. “Tem” Miles, Jr. District 5-Boyd J. Jones District 6- Jimmy Brooks District 7-Tommy G. Parler District 8-Teddy Wingard City Council meets first Tuesday Manager/Administrator: Brian Carter

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exington County is home to major employers such as the Lexington Medical Center, Michelin and energy company SCANA. With the Columbia Metropolitan Airport located in West Columbia, the county also serves as a convenient location for transportation-related businesses such as Amazon and UPS.

Amazon.com Fulfillment Center SECTOR/INDUSTRY: Distribution LOCATION: 4400 12th St. Extension

(West Columbia) TYPE: Branch EMPLOYEES: 1,200

Order something from Amazon? Somebody is running around a warehouse in Lexington County right now trying to get it out to you.

Amick Farms

Nephron Pharmaceuticals photo by John Carlos

plant and live production facility located on the Congaree River in West Columbia.

Lexington County School District One lexington1.net SECTOR/INDUSTRY: Education LOCATION: 6340 Platt Springs

Road (Lexington) EMPLOYEES: 3,403

Serves more than 25,000 students and 30 schools. See page 13 for more information.

EMPLOYEES: 4,736

Lexington Medical Center is a major medical complex with 414 beds anchoring a comprehensive network of more than 600 affiliated physicians, six community medical and urgent care centers, an occupational health center, the largest extended care facility in the Carolinas and an Alzheimer’s care center. Consistently ranks high for medical outcomes and patient satisfaction.

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Michelin

SECTOR/INDUSTRY:

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SECTOR/INDUSTRY:

Poultry processing LOCATION: Batesburg-Leesville TYPE: Headquarters EMPLOYEES: 1,700

SECTOR/INDUSTRY: Education LOCATION: 715 Ninth St.

Tire manufacturing LOCATION: Lexington (two locations) TYPE: Branch EMPLOYEES: 2,040

Founded in 1941 with one chicken house and 500 baby chicks, Amick Farms now runs state-of-the-art processing facilities in Batesburg-Leesville and Hurlock, Md.

Babcock Center babcockcenter.org SECTOR/INDUSTRY: Social services LOCATION: 2725 Banny Jones Ave. (West Columbia) EMPLOYEES: 1,250

Strives to help people with disabilities become more productive and independent, and improve their quality of life.

Primarily serves residents of Richland and Lexington counties.

House of Raeford Columbia Farms houseofraeford.com SECTOR/INDUSTRY:

Poultry Processing LOCATION: 441 Sunset Blvd., (West Columbia) TYPE: Branch EMPLOYEES: 857

A raw chicken processing

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(West Columbia) EMPLOYEES: 1,083

Serves the east-central portion of the county, including the cities of West Columbia and Cayce, with enrollment of more than 8,800 students. See page 13 for more information.

Lexington-Richland School District Five

Michelin is big in the Southeast and especially in South Carolina. Michelin North America is headquartered in Greenville, and has seven plants around the state, including two in Lexington County.

Among other things, SCANA generates and sells electricity to nearly 700,000 customers in South Carolina, North Carolina and Georgia. It also kicks in a fair amount of property tax for local governments: Lexington County collected $35.4 million in property taxes from SCANA in 2015.

Shaw Industries SECTOR/INDUSTRY: Nylon Fiber Manufacturing LOCATION: 4401 St. Andrews Road TYPE: Branch EMPLOYEES: 600

Shaw Industries, Inc., a subsidiary of Berkshire Hathaway, Inc., is the world’s largest carpet manufacturer and a leading floor covering provider with more than $5 billion in annual sales and approximately 31,000 associates.

Southeastern Freight Lines sefl.com SECTOR/INDUSTRY: Transportation,

Distribution, Logistics

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Nephron Pharmaceuticals

LOCATION: 420 Davega Road

SECTOR/INDUSTRY: Education LOCATION: 1020 Dutch Fork Road

nephronpharm.com SECTOR/INDUSTRY: Pharmaceutical Manufacturing LOCATION: 4500 12th Street Extension (West Columbia) TYPE: Branch Manufacturer EMPLOYEES: 100

(Lexington) TYPE: Headquarters EMPLOYEES: 587

(Irmo) EMPLOYEES: 2,354

Split between two counties, serves about 17,000 students in 12 elementary schools, four middle schools, three high schools, and one alternative school. Has three attendance areas — Chapin, Dutch Fork, and Irmo — and covers approximately 196 square miles. See page 13 for more information.

Lexington Medical Center lexmed.com SECTOR/INDUSTRY: Health care LOCATION: 2720 Sunset Blvd.

(West Columbia) TYPE: Headquarters

MAJOR EMPLOYERS

One of the county’s newest industries, Nephron manufactures eye-drop medications, anti-cancer drugs and vaccines as well as generic respiratory medicine

SCANA Corporation scana.com SECTOR/INDUSTRY: Utility LOCATION: 220 Operation Way

(Cayce) TYPE: Headquarters EMPLOYEES: 1,900

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Sixty-year-old family-owned trucking company is a leading provider of regional less-thantruckload (LTL) transportation services

United Parcel Service SECTOR/INDUSTRY:

Distribution and logistics LOCATION: 1782 Old Dunbar Road.

(West Columbia) TYPE: Branch EMPLOYEES: (Varies by season)

You want to get something from one place to another? That’s what these people do — rather efficiently, too. There’s a reason they’re near the airport.

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exington County is served by five different school districts ranging from the very small Lexington 3, serving around 2,000 students in the Batesburg-Leesville area, to Lexington 1, serving more than 25,000 students. The county has one split district, LexingtonRichland 5, which includes the northern portion of Lexington County and the northwestern portion of Richland County. The county includes some of the best schools in the state. In addition, Midlands Technical College has campuses near the Columbia Metropolitan Airport, in Batesburg-Leesville, and in the Harbison area.

Lexington District 1

tion center and two residential treatment centers) serving Cayce, West Columbia, Springdale, Pine Ridge and South Congaree.

DISTRICT OFFICE 715 Ninth St. West Columbia, SC 29169 803-796-4708 SUPERINTENDENT Dr. William James SCHOOL BOARD Linda Alford Wooten, Chair William H. Bingham Jr., Vice Chair ElizaBeth Dickerson Branham Glen M. Conwell Bradford W. Giles Cynthia M. Kessler Catherine M. Kessler

The board of trustees meets at 7 p.m. the third Thursday of each month at the District Office

Lexington District 3

www.lexington1.net

www.lex3.org

Lexington 1 serves more than 25,000 students from prekindergarten to grade 12 at 30 schools (17 elementary schools, seven middle schools, five high schools, one technology center).

The district also has an alternative learning program called FOCUS. Lexington 1 stretches from the banks of Lake Murray to the county’s southern border with Aiken County.

Lexington 3 serves about 2,000 students at primary, elementary, middle and high schools in the BatesburgLeesville area. The district also has a Lifelong Learning Center serving adults and a Fine Arts Center.

DISTRICT OFFICE 338 West Columbia Ave. Batesburg-Leesville, SC 29006 803-532-4423 SUPERINTENDENT Dr Randall R. Gary SCHOOL BOARD Rev. Leon Drafts, Chair Dr. Gariane Phillips Gunter, Vice Chair Stacey Derrick William W. Berry Cheryl A. Burgess

DISTRICT OFFICE 100 Tarrar Springs Road Lexington, SC 29072 803-821-1000 SUPERINTENDENT Karen C. Woodward SCHOOL BOARD Debra Knight, Chair G. Edwin Harmon, Vice Chair Sandra Backman Gene Haggard Bradley R. Pitts Brent M. Powers Cynthia S. Smith

Craig A. Caughman Lancer Shull

The board of trustees meets at 7:30 p.m. the second Tuesday of each month in one of the district’s four schools or the district office.

Lexington District 4 www.lexington4.net

Lexington 4 serves about 4,000 students at seven schools: three elementary, two middle, a high school freshman academy and a high school in the southeast Gaston-Swansea area of Lexington County.

DISTRICT OFFICE 607 East Fifth Street Swansea, SC 29160 803-490-7000 SUPERINTENDENT Dr. Linda G. Lavender SCHOOL BOARD Kathy Mixson, chair Brad Frick Daniel Martin Chris Pound Doris Simmons Zachary Smith Sadie Wannamaker

The board of trustees meets at 6:30 p.m. the second Monday of each month at the district office or at one the district’s schools.

Lexington-Richland District 5 www.lexrich5.org

Split between two counties, Lexington-Richland 5 serves about 17,000 students in the

northern portion of Lexington County lying north of Lake Murray and the Saluda River and the northwestern portion of Richland County lying south of the Broad River. The district operates 12 elementary schools, four middle schools, three high schools and one alternative school.

DISTRICT OFFICE 1020 Dutch Fork Road Irmo, SC 29063 803-476-8000 SUPERINTENDENT Dr. Stephen W. Hefner SCHOOL BOARD Robert Gantt, Chair Ellen Baumgardner, Vice Chair Larry Haltiwanger, Sr. Jan Hammond Beth Hutchison Jondy Loveless Ed White

The board of trustees meets at 7 p.m. on the second and fourth Monday of each month in a school location during the school year.

Midlands Technical College www.midlandstech.edu AIRPORT CAMPUS 1260 Lexington Drive West Columbia, SC 29170 803-738-8324 BATESBURG-LEESVILLE CAMPUS 423 College St. Batesburg-Leesville, SC 29070 803-738-8324 HARBISON CAMPUS 300 College St. Irmo, SC 29063 803-738-8324

The board of trustees meets at 7:30 p.m. the third Tuesday of each month at the district office.

Lexington District 2 www.lex2.org

Lexington 2 serves more than 8,800 students at 18 schools (two early childhood centers, seven elementary schools, four middle schools, two high schools, one alternative educa-

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ith two major hospitals and numerous health care facilities and providers, Lexington County boasts unparalleled access to health care and a booming health care industry.

The Lexington Medical Center on Sunset Boulevard near I-26 and I-20 has been the focus of health care in the county since its founding in 1971, and has grown just as rapidly as the county’s population continuing to provide ever expanding care.

Recognized as one of the leading health care facilities in the region, the center offers a comprehensive network of more than 600 physicians in six different community medical and urgent care centers. It also provides an occupational health center, extended care facility and an Alzheimer’s Care Center.

Lexington Medical’s community centers are located in Irmo, Lexington, Chapin, Batesburg-Leesville and Gilbert and Swansea.

Columbia-based Palmetto Health system’s Baptist Parkridge hospital in the Irmo area opened in 2014. The hospital offers emergency care and provides services to the Chapin and Dutch Fork area.

Lexington County also has several skilled-nursing homes and senior care centers, both in the urban areas and in rural locations.

The S.C. Department of Health and Human Services offers a wide variety of health care services in Lexington County at a low cost, some for free.

Doctors Care has 12 locations in the Columbia and Lexington area, and is celebrating 35 years in business!

Doctorscare.com.

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Lexington Medical Center is making room for tomorrow with its clinical expansion, which will be complete in 2019.

Lexington Medical Center Continuing To Grow

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exington Medical Center, by far the largest network of health care services in Lexington County, continues to grow and expand. The hospital is adding a 545,000 square-foot patient care tower that will add 71 beds to the 414-bed hospital and make Lexington Medical the most modern, state-of-the art hospital in South Carolina.

The 10-story tower, expected to be completed in 2019, will include new patient rooms, operating rooms, educational space for staff and community members, enhanced dining options, and pharmacy operations as well as expand the hospital’s Labor and Delivery and Mother/Baby Departments.

The hospital’s tiniest patients will share private rooms with their parents, an innovative concept that has been shown to lead to better outcomes.

A new parking garage will add 950 parking spaces.

Lexington Medical also includes six community medical centers. In addition to the main campus, community medical centers are in Batesburg-Leesville, Chapin, Gilbert,

Irmo, Lexington and Swansea.

Lexington Medical Center is affiliated with more than 600 physicians and more than 70 physician practices. The network also includes comprehensive cardiovascular services and cancer care affiliated with Duke Medicine, an occupational health center, the largest skilled nursing facility in the Carolinas, a 10,000-square-foot rehabilitation center at the hospital’s Extended Care campus, and a specialized care center for Alzheimer’s.

Lexington Medical Center by the numbers: • 6,000 health care professionals.

• 19,000 surgeries each year.

• 105,000+ patients seen each year in the state’s busiest emergency department.

• More than 700 open-heart surgeries performed since 2012.

• More than 3,700 babies delivered each year.

Lexington Medical Center’s services go beyond treatment. The network offers community programs including education on managing disease, classes for newborn care and support groups for a wide range of patients.

The Urgent Care Association of America has designated Lexington Medical Center’s urgent care facilities in Irmo and Lexington as Certified Urgent Care centers. Only 500 facilities in the nation have received that designation.

Lexington Medical Center has received honors including Best Hospital by readers of Free Times, the Consumer Choice Award from the National Research Corporation and the prestigious Summit Award from Press Ganey for outstanding patient satisfaction.

For more information, visit LexMed.com.

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t the 76-bed Palmetto Health Baptist Parkridge hospital off Lake Murray Boulevard in the Harbison area, the emphasis is on delivering an experience that is as much luxury hotel and spa as hospital.

From the architecture of the building, to its resort-like entrance, to amenities that abound including an actual spa, the idea is to make patients feel welcome and comfortable, not intimidated.

The full-service hospital opened in March 2014 to serve residents of Irmo, Harbison, Chapin, Dutch Fork and surrounding areas. The facility has about 600 team members providing care.

Services include medical and surgical inpatient units as well as an intensive care unit and six operating rooms. Parkridge offers outpatient care, as well as diagnostic and treatment services including laboratory, imaging and more.

Palmetto Health Baptist Parkridge was designated a Breast Imaging Center of Excellence in May by the American College of Radiology recognizing its accreditation in mammography, stereotactic breast biopsy and breast ultrasound.

ADVOCATE

The hospital has a 24/7 emergency department. In addition to general medicine and surgery, services include non-invasive cardiology, gastroenterology, intensive care, obstetrics and gynecology, orthopedics, outpatient rehabilitation, plastic and reconstructive surgery, pulmonary medicine and spine surgery.

Palmetto Health Parkridge by the numbers: • 700+ team members.

• 500+ physicians • 6,000+ surgical procedures (outpatient and inpatient) annually.

• 500+ babies delivered each year.

But Parkridge is about more than just the medicine. The hospital hopes people will come to Parkridge to attend a class, focus on wellness, get a massage or eat a healthy meal.

Healing Waters, a 6,931 square-foot fullservice spa, aesthetics, plastic surgery and wellness facility, offers traditional services and treatments, including anti-aging facials, massage therapy and Healing Waters’ body rituals. Other services include medical aesthetic procedures, such as Botox and dermal fillers; plastic surgery procedures including

both reconstructive and cosmetic plastic surgery; and wellness activities.

At Parkridge’s Back Porch, patients and visitors can find an area designed as a place of relaxation and reflection. The Back Porch includes an outdoor dining area, water features, a prayer garden and a labyrinth.

The in-house chef will serve patients and visitors fresh, local food that is never fried, whether it is ordered in the Arbor Dining Room or from a patient room.

In addition to Parkridge, the 1,138-bed Palmetto Health system includes Palmetto Health Baptist, Palmetto Health Richland, Palmetto Health Children’s Hospital, Palmetto Health Heart Hospital —all in Columbia — and the 109-bed Baptist Easley Hospital.

Palmetto Health has more than 8,400 team members and 1,000 physicians. The hospitals of Palmetto Health provide care for 70 percent of the residents of Richland County and more than 55 percent of the health care for the combined Richland/Lexington county area.

For more information, visit PalmettoHealth.org.

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That’s how we do business!

Get involved in the Greater Lexington Chamber and connect with nearly 1,000 businesses from throughout the Midlands at www.lexingtonsc.org.

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hopping in Lexington County is a blend of quaint and modern, of laid-back and frenzied. There is a mixture of small local businesses, and mega-national chains. Shoppers can meander down small-town Main Street, or fight high traffic in urban areas. Antique stores housed in buildings that look on the verge of being condemned are somehow charming. A couple blocks away sit stores that look the same on our local streets as they do in New England or on the west coast. There are way too many retail shopping options to list them all. Following is a sampling of what is offered throughout Lexington County.

U.S. 378

HOPE FERRY CENTER

U.S. 378, also known as Sunset Boulevard, has a variety of retail shops interspersed among doctors’ offices and medical businesses from I-26 and Lexington Medical Center into Lexington. Shops include long-time local institutions such as Parks Furniture and Antiques, 14 Carrot Whole Foods, and Parker’s of Lexington, Jewelry Warehouse and chains like Lowes and Home Depot. Several shopping centers on U.S. 378 are home to many popular national chain stores. Smaller chain shops like Rue21, Lane Bryant and Kay Jewelers mingle with the larger stores and have made U.S. 378 a shopping mecca from I-20 into Lexington.

Here are a few of those shopping centers, with a just a sampling of the stores that call them home:

Eclectic Collectibles 5175 Sunset Blvd., 803-920-8763

Vintage watches, jewelry and coins.

Blush Boutique and Home 5175 Sunset Blvd., 803-520-0643, blushboutiquesc.com

Unique gifts, clothing and accessories.

Learning Express Toys 5175 Sunset Blvd., 803-359-0008 learningexpress.com

Specialty toy, game and book retailer headquartered in Massachusetts. Offers toys that are fun and educational.

LEXINGTON PLACE Office Depot 5432 Sunset Blvd., 803-951-2721 officedepot.com

LEXINGTON PAVILION

Chain office supply store with everything from office furniture to paper and pens. Also offers photocopying, shipping and shredding.

Target

Kohls

5119 Sunset Blvd., 803-520-2858 target.com

Everything from clothing to hardware, from home décor to kitchen supplies, including a Starbucks, groceries and photo center.

World Market 5135 Sunset Blvd., 803-356-2406 worldmarket.com

An eclectic array of products – dining room furniture, imported food, scented candles, rugs, furniture, gifts and more.

Handpicked 5135 Sunset Blvd., 803-996-1266 behandpicked.com

Jewelry, accessories and gifts.

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5440 Sunset Blvd., 803-957-0397, kohls.com

Men’s, women’s and children’s clothing as well as home decor and kitchen items.

T.J. Maxx 5454 Sunset Blvd., 803-356-3020 tjmaxx.tjx.com

Clothing for men, women and children as well as home décor items.

EAST TOWNE CENTRE Wal-Mart 5556 Sunset Blvd.,803-808-3740 walmart.com

Groceries, a deli, a bakery, pharmacy, photo center, tire and lube and a vision center along with

Craig Reagin Clothiers

clothes, hardware, toys, sports gear, electronics and more.

SHOPPES AT FLIGHT DECK

GNC Health- and sports-related vitamins, supplements and herbs, plus drinks and snacks including health food and protein bars.

Located at the corner of U.S. 378 and Old Chapin Road and anchored by the Flight Deck restaurant, a Lexington institution. It has several eateries and a couple of shops, including:

Dollar Tree

The Classy Cruet

5570 Sunset Blvd., 803-356-9644 stores.gnc.com

5570 Sunset Blvd., 803-957-5344, dollartree.com

Every item is $1 (or less): cleaning supplies, health and beauty products, office supplies, school supplies, toys, crafts, teaching supplies, greeting cards, household supplies, home décor, floral supplies, food, candy, party supplies and more.

LEXINGTON TOWNE CENTRE Books-A-Million 918A N. Lake Dr., 803-951-3674, booksamillion.com

At the corner of U.S. 378 and S.C. 6, Books-A-Million is a large, national chain bookstore.

Hibbett Sports 922 N. Lake Dr., 803-957-1090 hibbett.com

Full line sporting goods retailer: athletic shoes, apparel and accessories, plus licensed team merchandise.

Stein Mart 934 N. Lake Dr., 803-358-9177 steinmart.com

Boutique-style men and women’s department store chain: men’s and women’s clothing, shoes, accessories, bed and bath items, and jewelry.

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109 Old Chapin Rd., 803-785-7887 theclassycruet.com

Fresh ultra premium olive oils and aged balsamic vinegars on tap. Also offers tastings and advice on how to incorporate them into everyday meals.

Barnes Jewelers 109 Old Chapin Rd., 803-951-2020 barnesjewelersonline.com

Jewelry store also offering repair work and appraisals.

MAIN STREET — LEXINGTON Lexington’s Main Street has rebuilt itself several times and is in the process of a revitalization project that is breathing new energy into the historic area.

Current shops on Main Street include:

Craig Reagin Clothiers 103 E. Main St., 803-785-7848 craigreaginclothiers.com

“Southern style” local shop offering clothing and accessories for men, women and youth.

Brands include Southern Tide, Vineyard Vines, Brackish Bow ties, Coastal Cotton, Patagonia and YETI.

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Come experience a gateway to yesterday at the Lexington County Museum.

Open Tuesday through Saturday 10 am to 4 pm and Sunday 1 pm to 4 pm.

231 Fox St. Lexington, SC • 803.359.8369 • museum@lex-co.com www.lex-co.sc.gov/museum

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Cho on Main 127 E. Main St., 803-356-1111 choonmain.com

Combines a boutique and salon offering hair care, skin care, nails, jewelry, shoes, and clothing. The boutique includes merchandise by Citizens of Humanity, Velvet, Wildfox, Chaser, Michael Stars and Analili.

Rhoten’s Country Store 720 E. Main St., 803-359-6219 facebook.com/rhotenscountrystore

In business since 1945, Rhoten’s sells local arts and crafts and specialty food. Best known for its sausage, all made by hand every day. Its Onion Sausage is perhaps the most popular, and it’s the an old family recipe passed down three generations.

OLD MILL In the 1890s, the Lexington Manufacturing Company was built on the banks of a pond on Twelve-Mile Creek just beyond the hub of Main Street, providing jobs to thousands. In 1984, the mill was converted into a mixed-use development and began to house assorted shops, restaurants, and gym facilities.

about everyone, hardcovers, paperbacks and books on CD. It also trades every category that it sells and has book signings.

U.S. 1/I-26 This high traffic intersection, near where West Columbia and Lexington share boundaries, has several national chain retail stores, including Wal-Mart. Retail stores in the area include:

Carolina Pottery 2816 Augusta Rd., 803-996-1447 carolinapottery.com

Home décor items, both indoor and outdoor, from furniture to dinnerware, framing to seasonal decorations.

Lowe’s 2829 Augusta Rd., 803-926-8885 lowes.com

Appliances, paint, patio furniture, tools, flooring, hardware and more for home improvement needs.

Hobby Lobby 2305 Augusta Rd., Westside Plaza Shopping Center, 803-926-1545 hobbylobby.com

A variety of arts and crafts materials, party supplies, fabric and home-decor items.

Rainy Day Pal Books 711 E. Main St., 803-951-2780

This shop offers books for just

Old Mill Antique Mall

TRIANGLE CITY Long-time, popular shopping area so named because the intersection of 12th and Meeting streets in West Columbia makes a triangle. The giant ice cream cone on top of Zesto is perhaps it’s best known landmark. Zesto has been there since 1949, the ice cream cone since 1987.

Jade Moon 455 12th St., 803-794-0250

Mopeds, motorcycles, ATVs and scooters.

Cosmic Goddess 505 12th St., 803-888-9983 facebook.com/ CosmicGoddessDivine

Holistic womb healing and wellness, weight loss and body detox, cosmic colon cleanse and universal womb elixir, natural tonics and candles.

Dan Rich Furniture 255 Charleston Hwy., 803-794-5750 danrichhomefurnishings.com

For more than 50 years, Dan Rich Furniture has sat at the entrance to Triangle City: furniture, lamps and accessories.

THE RIVER DISTRICT Just beyond Triangle City are a plethora of quaint shops, businesses and restaurants on Meeting and State streets in West Columbia that comprise the River District.

Glassie Ladies 738 Meeting St., 803-796-0407 glassieladies.com

Specializes in custom stained glass art pieces, providing glass and supplies to the avid stained glass artist, and teaching newcomers the art of stained glass. The showroom has many items of various sizes, as well as stained glass sheets in a wide variety of colors and sizes.

Three Rivers Antiques 615 Meeting St., 803-814-2102 threeriversantiques.com

Offers a mix of antiques, collectibles and vintage items.

White Rose Artisans Boutique 831 Meeting St., 803-724-7285 whiterosesc.com Vital Energy is an occupational therapy, physical therapy, aquatic therapy, and wellness center with the goal of promoting and provide healing and wellness using traditional and alternative therapies. vitalenergytherapy.com

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Boutique apparel, jewelry, collectibles antiques, home decor, gift items and art consignment.

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310 State St., 803-796-4229 oldmillantiquemall.com

Antiques, collectibles, furniture, glassware, gift items, jewelry, kitchen items, housewares, lamps, old books, albums and vintage clothing.

PARKLAND PLAZA The shopping center has experienced a bit of a revival in recent years. Located just over the Congaree River near USC’s baseball stadium, it’s also close to the new Tremont Apartments.

Jewelry Warehouse/ Garnet and Black Traditions/ Palmetto Traditions 228 Knox Abbott Dr., 803-457-7400 jewelrywarehouse.com garnetandblacktraditions.com palmettotraditions.com

This 14,000-square-foot store offers fine jewelry, as well as an assortment of a Gamecock attire and accessories. In Palmetto Traditions, you’ll find South Carolina and Southern merchandise.

Ace Hardware 815 State St., 803-391-4223 acehardware.com

Household tools, supplies and more.

Tandy Leather 823 State St., 803-791-1070 tandyleather.com

A resource for leathercrafters, offering leather, tools and kits to hobbyists and professionals.

ST. ANDREWS ROAD/ IRMO From I-26 into Irmo, St. Andrews Road has several retail shops sprinkled among eateries, churches and homes.

U.S. Foods Chef Store St. Andrews Square 655 St. Andrews Rd., 803-772-8585 usfoods.com

Wholesale grocery shopping.

Pistol Creek West Boots The Shoppes of St. Andrews 4350 St. Andrews Rd., 803-750-0839 facebook.com/Pistol-Creek-West

Western style boots for men, women and children, clothing and accessories.

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Belk’s Men Store, JCPenney and Dillard’s, the mall houses many nationally popular shops including Aeropostale, Altar’d State, American Eagle, Banana Republic, Claire’s, Coach, Gap, The Limited and Victoria’s Secret.

Other shops in Harbison include:

It’s Personal Monogramming and Gifts Murraywood Centre 7011 St. Andrews Rd., 803-732-7747 itspersonalmonograms.com

Offers unique gift items, including items made in South Carolina.

Invitation Station

Toys R Us

7163 St. Andrews Rd., 803-732-5898 invitationstationonline.com

140 Columbiana Dr., 803-781-1002 toysrus.com

Personalized invitations for every occasion, also gift items.

HARBISON The Harbison area is one of the most popular and concentrated shopping spots in the Midlands. Columbiana Centre mall is the focus for the area.

Additionally, Harbison Boulevard is lined with shopping centers, with large retailers such as Wal-Mart, Sam’s, Target, Toys R Us and Babies R Us, Kohls, TJ Maxx and Marshalls. The area includes Bower Parkway to the east, with big retailers Dick’s Sporting Goods and HH Gregg, and local chain Jewelry Warehouse with its Garnet and Black Traditions, Palmetto Traditions and Tiger Traditions. Costco opened a new 53,000-squarefoot retail at the intersection of Piney Grove, Piney Woods and Fernandina roads in August.

Columbiana Centre 100 Columbiana Circle, 803-781-1000 columbianacentre.com

With more than 100 businesses under its 820,000-square-foot roof, Columbia’s regional mall offers many different shopping options. Anchored by Belk and

The Attic Gift Shop

Mae’s

114 Main St., Leesville 803-532-3016

130 N. Oak St., Batesburg 803-532-6177

The gift shop features a bridal registry complete with china, crystal and stainless patterns.

It also includes decorative items for the home, a baby gift and children’s toy department, greeting cards, candles, ladies’ apparel, along with accessories, shoes and jewelry.

Major national toy retailers.

Southern Keepsakes

Nordstrom Rack

238 W. Church St., Batesburg 803-532-0044

Harbison Court 278 Harbison Blvd., 803-740-5454 shop.nordstrom.com

The off-price retail division of Nordstrom Inc., offering clothing, shoes and accessories for men, women and children.

Bed Bath & Beyond Columbiana Station 136 Harbison Blvd., 803-732-2330 bedbathandbeyond.com

Items for the kitchen, bathroom, bedroom and seasonal items.

Also a popular registry spot for engaged couples.

Total Wine & More Harbison Center 275-C Harbison Blvd., 803-407-3737 totalwine.com

The shop offers gift items, including bridal supplies and trophies.

Economy Furniture 120 Main Street, Leesville 803-532-9273 economyfurn.brandsource.com

Mae’s has been dressing women in this corner of Lexington County since 1963.

CHAPIN Downtown Chapin is a mixture of new and old. Some of the buildings are more than a century old . The building that houses ArtCan Studio and Gallery on Beaufort Street was once the Bank of Chapin, built in 1908. But across the street is a row of new businesses and shops that was built in the early 2000s.

Fashion Exchange 119 Clark St., 803-345-6719

Home furnishings, appliances, electronics, floor coverings, and mattresses.

The consignment shop buys and sells clothing, shoes, accessories, bath and bedding accessories and home décor.

Kennedy’s Men’s Clothing

Lake Murray Flower Shoppe

132 N. Oak St., Batesburg 803-532-4081

Men’s suits, tuxedos, sport coats, shirts, shoes, casual wear and work clothes.

Wine, beer and spirits, classes, free weekly tastings and more.

BATESBURGLEESVILLE

111 Lexington Ave., 803-932-7001 lakemurrayflowershoppe.com

Floral arrangements for every occasion.

Taste the Love

The town of BatesburgLeesville was formed in 1992 by the consolidation of the towns of Batesburg and Leesville, giving it two downtown areas.

We are fresh food, not fast food! We believe that fresh made is the best made food around. Come and “Taste the Love” we put into every dish we make: burgers, salads, steak, seafood, chicken and pasta. We also have true homemade old fashioned Ice Cream with a twist! Try one of our daily lunch and dinner specials and stick around for live music on the back porch.

FIND US ON

940 Old Barnwell Rd. West Columbia 803-951-0405 Open Mon-Sat 11 a.m.-9 p.m.

TheBackyardCafe.com

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Where to Find It ARTS & CULTURE

MEDICAL

Lexington County Museum

Doctors Care

1 231 Fox St., Lexington

13 2836 Augusta Rd., West Columbia 14 977 Knox Abbott Dr., Cayce 15 247 Columbia Ave., Lexington 16 1847 South Lake Dr., Lexington 17 100 Jimmy Love Ln., Columbia 18 3240 Sunset Blvd., West Columbia

Village Square Theatre 2 105 Caughman Rd., Lexington

COMPUTER SALES & REPAIR

Wedge 3 1928 Taylor St., Columbia

EDUCATION /INSTRUCTION

Lexington School District 1 4 100 Tarrar Springs Rd., Lexington

Lexington School of Music 5 226 Barr Rd., Lexington

FOOD & DRINK

Backyard Café 6 940 Old Barnwell Rd, West Columbia

Café Strudel

Lexington Medical Center

Vital Energy Wellness and Rehab 26 163 Charter Oak Rd., Lexington

7 300 State St., West Columbia

ORGANIZATIONS

Liberty on the Lake

Central Carolina Community Foundation

8 1600 Marina Rd., Irmo

Randall’s Produce 9 122 W Church St., BatesburgLeesville

Rioz Brazilian Steakhouse 10 410 Columbiana Dr., Columbia

HEATING/AIR CONDITIONING

27 2711 Middleburg Dr., Suite 213, Columbia

HOME DECOR

Dan’s Fan City 28 275 Harbison Blvd., Columbia

Main Street Home 29 7740 Broad River Rd., Irmo

Cassell Brothers Heating and Cooling

SPORTING GOODS

11 10042 Broad River Rd., Irmo

Todd & Moore

HOME RENOVATION & ROOFING

Crescent Construction 12 1416 Bluff Rd., Columbia

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Plantation House (Capital City/ Lake Murray Country Visitors Center) steps back in time to Christmas season 1840 for the Annual Holiday Open House.

JANUARY 2017 Restaurant Week Columbia restaurantweeksouthcarolina.com

TBA. Annual celebration of dining by Central Midlands restaurants.

TEDxColumbiaSC tedxcolumbiasc.com

The annual Oyster Roast & St. Patrick’s Day Party, hosted by the Greater Lexington Chamber, is one of Lexington’s largest events at the Lexington County Blowfish Stadium. Get details and tickets at lexingtonsc.org.

Festivals and Events SEPTEMBER 2016 Irmo Okra Strut Festival theokrastrut.com

Sept. 23-24 at the Irmo Community Park. Includes a Friday night street dance, South Carolina’s largest parade, music and carnival rides, and an okra eating contest.

South Carolina Big Bass Classic oakleybigbass.com

Sept. 24-25 on Lake Murray.

Thousands of dollars are at stake in this big-time fishing tournament.

OCTOBER 2016 Gaston Collard Green & BBQ Festival gastonsc.org

Oct. 1. Two Southern favorites combined for a single delicious festival in the “Collard Green Capital of the World.”

Congaree Bluegrass Festival cityofcayce-sc.gov/cbf

Oct. 1-2, Historic Columbia Speedway, Cayce. Festival features bluegrass performances, arts and crafts, food and beverages for the entire family.

Cayce Plant Exchange cityofcayce-sc.gov/files/ plantex.jpg

The City of Cayce Beautification Board hosts a Spring and Fall Plant Exchange each year, usually in October and April.

Everyone is invited to bring seeds, bulbs, clippings/cuttings, potted house plants, shrubs, and even trees. You do not have to bring a plant to participate.

Boo at the Zoo riverbanks.org

Oct. 21-30. If you have kids, you’ll want to take them to Boo at the Zoo.

Hall of Horrors Cayce-West Columbia hallofhorrors.com

TBA. Cayce. The longest-running haunted-house attraction in the Midlands.

NOVEMBER 2016 Lights Before Christmas riverbanks.org

Nov. 19-Dec. 30, closed Nov. 24, Dec. 24-25, Riverbanks Zoo. More than 1 million twinkling lights are on display during Columbia’s longest running holiday celebration. Guests can roast marshmallows, visit with Santa and enjoy festive holiday music.

Holiday Lights on the River icrc.net/holiday-lights

Nov. 23-Dec. 31 at Saluda Shoals Park. Featuring more than 400 light displays over a 2-mile loop, including the Dazzling Dancing Forest, Wetland Wonderland Walking Trail, hayrides, laser light show, Deck the Doors Holiday door display and the Winter Wonder Ride.

DECEMBER 2016 Christmas in Cayce cityofcayce-sc.gov/festivals.asp

Lexington’s Race Against Hunger lrah.org

TBA. Races include a 1-mile fun run, a 5k fitness walk/run and a 10k run.

MARCH 2017 8th Annual Oyster Roast & St. Patrick’s Day Party lexingtonsc.org

TBA. The Greater Lexington Chamber hosts this event at the Lexington County Blowfish Stadium.

Springtime at the Garden Festival

Town of Lexington Snowball Festival

March 30–April 2. The Seventh Annual Highland Games & Celtic Festival. Held at the Historic Columbia Speedway in Cayce, with additional events at the Riverwalk Amphitheatre in West Columbia. Draws thousands of participants for Highland games, music, food, dancing and more.

lexsc.com/snowball_index.htm

Dec 2-4. Concluding with the tree lighting in Lexington Square, this festival kicks off the holiday season.

West Metro Holiday Parade of Lights

westmetroparade.com TBA. This nighttime parade in West Columbia draws big crowds, so get there early to claim your spot.

TBA. Explore the beautiful gardens at Riverbanks Zoo while shopping and getting advice from more than 40 vendors.

Tartan Day South tartandaysouth.com

Kids Day in Lexington lexingtonkidsday.com

Holiday Open House

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Dec. 1 through the end of the year. The Lights of Cayce includes thousands of twinkling lights and music of the season; Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony Dec. 1; Carols Along the Riverwalk Dec. 2; Cayce Historical Museum’s Annual Christmas Traditions celebration Dec. 3.

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Jan. 16. Big thinkers from throughout the Midlands offer their insights in a fun format.

Let the education begin!

TBA. Virginia Hylton Park downtown Lexington. Teaches families about health, safety

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and environmental awareness.

Benefits the Nancy K. Perry Children’s Shelter and the Dickerson Center for Children.

Rhythm on the River

Wine Walk took a break in 2016 to make improvements and expand the event for 2017. Check the event’s website and Facebook page for the dates and details.

rhythmontheriversc.com

SC Poultry Festival

TBA. Riverwalk Amphitheater, West Columbia. Annual spring outdoor concert series.

scpoultryfestival.com

Midlands Plant and Flower Festival scstatefarmersmarket.com

TBA. S.C. State Farmers Market, 3483 Charleston Highway. Free parking and admission.

MAY 2017 Pickin’ and Piggin’ icrc.net/pickin-piggin

TBA. Saluda Shoals Park. Bluegrass and barbecue. Need we say more?

Lexington Wine Walk lexingtonwinewalk.com

TBA. Enjoy wine, hors d’oeuvres, and live music in this annual celebration benefitting the Lexington Beautification Foundation. The Lexington

TBA. Batesburg-Leesville.

Celebrate South Carolina’s huge poultry agribusiness with this weekend-long festival featuring the Cook-Cluck-Win-a-Buck contest.

Spring Open House facebook.com/ LexingtonCountyMuseum

TBA. Lexington County Museum. Tour the museum’s 30 historic structures and see historic craft demonstrations.

Light refreshments. Free.

Mud Mania icrc.net/mud-mania

TBA. Chapin Elementary School/Crooked Creek Park.

A day of good but not so clean fun! Kids are challenged to climb, crawl, jump and slide their way through seven wet and

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very mucky obstacles. Includes Mud Mania Obstacle Course (ages 6–13), Mini Mud Obstacle Course (ages 5 & under and children with disabilities ages 13 & under), and a Giant Sand Castle Area.

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festival, based solely on water.

Featuring live music from some of the best up-and-coming bands around the region.

JULY 2017 Fourth of July Festival Celebration on Lake Murray lakemurraycountry.com

Peachtree 23 Yard Sale peachtree23.com

First Friday and Saturday in June. 44 miles along S.C. 23 from Batesburg-Leesville to Modoc — running through seven towns. Everything from clothing, jewelry, furniture, household items and more.

Rollin’ on the River icrc.net

TBA. Saluda Shoals Park. River celebration offering canoeing, kayaking, and tubing for all ages.

TBA. A parade of boats, fireworks over the water and more.

Lexington County Peach Festival lexingtoncountypeachfestival.com

July 4 in Gilbert. Held every July 4th (except when it falls on a Sunday, in which case the festival moves to July 3), this classic festival offers all things peach food- and drink-wise as well as the Miss Peach Queen contest.

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DriftJam

Reggaetronic Music Festival

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TBA. Held off Spence Island, Lake Murray. Annual event started in 2013, DriftJam is a family-friendly floating music

TBA. Lake Murray has two floating festivals — this one focusing on, you guessed it, reggae — and electronic-leaning music.

105 CAUGHMAN RD | LEXINGTON, SC 803.359.1436 Our Theatre. Our Community. It takes a Village!

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Arts & Culture THEATER Chapin Theatre Company 107 Columbia Ave., Chapin 803-345-6181 chapintheatre.org

On Stage Productions

Attractions FARMERS MARKETS S.C. State Farmers Market 3483 Charleston Highway, West Columbia scstatefarmersmarket.com

Shop year round for fresh produce, specialty products, and artisan items. Peak season for locally grown produce runs from April through early October. Open Mon-Sat 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Sun noon to 6 p.m. Check website for a full range of activities.

Town of Lexington Farmers Market 205 E. Main St., Lexington lexsc.com/fm_index.htm

Farmer and artisan market held each Saturday 9 a.m. to noon from May through September mornings in downtown Lexington at Lexington Square Park.

Irmo Farmer’s Market 7507 Eastview Drive, Irmo facebook.com/ irmofarmersmarket

First and third Saturdays, AprilSeptember, 9 a.m.–1 p.m. at the New Irmo Community Park.

Features produce, local restaurants, craft vendors and various activities.

MOVIE THEATERS Regal Columbiana Grande Stadium 14 1250 Bower Pkwy., Harbison 844-462-7342, ext.4035 regmovies.com/theatres

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680 Cherokee Lane, West Columbia, 803-351-6751 onstagesc.com

Non-profit community theater presenting interactive and improvisational plays and musicals.

Village Square Theatre Regal Pastime Pavilion 8 929 North Lake Dr., Lexington 844-462-7342, ext.4037 regmovies.com/theatres

MUSIC VENUES Bill’s Music Shop & Pickin’ Parlor 710 Meeting St., West Columbia 803-796-6477 billsmusicshop.com

Legendary Friday night bluegrass open jam sessions. Store hours: Tue 10 a.m.-7 p.m.; Wed 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m.; Thu 10 a.m.-7 p.m.; Fri 10 a.m.-midnight; Sat 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

New Brookland Tavern 122 State St., West Columbia newbrooklandtavern.com

New Brookland bills itself as Columbia’s oldest continuously running music club and tavern.

Wyman “Mac” Rish Riverwalk Park & Amphitheater Alexander St., West Columbia westcolumbiasc.gov/ recreation/riverwalk-parkamphitheater/

Adjacent to the West Columbia Riverwalk at the corner of Meeting and Alexander Streets.

Home to the Rhythm on the River concert series and other outdoor performances.

105 Caughman Rd., Lexington 803-359-1436 villagesquaretheatre.com

Community theater from the Lexington County Arts Association.

Harbison Theater 7300 College St., Irmo 803-407-5011 harbisontheatre.org

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Lexington School of Music 711 E Main St., Lexington 803-667-4436 lexingtonschoolofmusic.com

A division of the Columbia Arts Academy, offers flexible schedules for lessons on guitar, voice, bass, piano and more.

Palmetto Children’s Music 299-C North Lake Drive, Lexington, 803-603-9615 palmettochildrensmusic.com

Classes for infants through 5 years old and the adults who love them.

MUSEUMS 1800 12th St., Cayce 803-739-5385 cityofcayce-sc.gov/museum.asp

The museum interprets the agricultural, social, and cultural heritage of the Cayce, Old Saxe Gotha, Granby and West Columbia areas.

Lexington County Museum

Lake Murray Symphony Orchestra 803-400-3540, lmso.org

All volunteer community orchestra led by artistic director Einar Anderson. Performs a mix of classical, light classical and pops.

Concerts are held at various venues around the community.

Lexington Community Band

231 Fox St., Lexington 803-359-8369 facebook.com/ lexingtoncountymuseum

Founded in 1970, the museum complex encompasses seven acres and features 36 historic structures focusing on the early history of Lexington County, from 1770 until the Civil War.

Gilbert Depot & Museum

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A volunteer community band open to adults who play any band instrument and to qualified high school students. Performs at various venues around the community.

Lexington County Choral Society Presents a varied and challenging repertoire reflecting numerous musical traditions.

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Non-profit community choir serving the Dutch Fork, Chapin and Irmo area. The DFCS performs formal concerts throughout the year for the community.

Cayce Historical Museum

A 400–seat state-of-the-art performance center on the Harbison campus of Midlands Technical College.

803-348-7445 lexcochoralsoc.org

Dutch Fork Choral Society dutchforkchoralsociety.com

What originated informally in the late ’70s as a few friends staging no-frills plays has become a staple of Lexington County’s cultural life. Performances at Harbison Theatre.

The Lexington County Museum features 36 historic structures, including the original Lexington County post office and the house where the song “Give Me That Old Time Religion” was composed. Lex-co.sc.gov/museum.

Performances are held in the Fellowship Hall of Saxe-Gotha Presbyterian Church, 5503 Sunset Boulevard, Lexington.

333 Hampton St., Gilbert 803-892-2344

Life chugs along in this small rural town, and nowhere is that captured better than in this 19th century train depot.

Check out the caboose, parked next to the museum; and pack a picnic to enjoy in one of the shelters across the yard. Open to the public 2-5 p.m. on the first Sunday of each month.

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ArtCan Studio & Gallery

Stepping Out Dance Studio

108 Beaufort St., Chapin 803-345-6588 judyjarrettgallery.com

5175 Sunset Blvd., Lexington 803-526-7766 steppingoutsc.com

Studio gallery of artist Judy Bolton Jarrett.

Palmetto Fine Arts 107 Virginia St., Chapin 803-932-0265 palmettoarts.com

Custom framing and dedicated galley space for the Crooked Creek Art League.

Sharpe Creations

Village Square Theatre’s motto: Our theatre. Our community. It takes a Village. Unleash the power of theater for children and adults!

Villagesquaretheatre.com.

ARTISTS Corley Mill Artists’ Group 1036 Corley Mill Rd., Lexington 803-356-2986 corleymillart.com

Art classes available to any one of any age and any diverse group that has a desire to make art part of their lives.

Crooked Creek Art League Crooked Creek Park 1098 Old Lexington Hwy., Chapin, crookedcreekart.org

The league strives to encourage and stimulate the practice and appreciation of creative arts through information and technique demonstrations.

GALLERIES Gallery West 134 State St., West Columbia 803-207-9265 gallerywestcolumbia.com

From prints and paintings to

contemporary crafts, Gallery West presents both emerging and established artists in a comfortable space staged with antique furniture and objects.

Also features beautifully crafted art jewelry from international, national and regional designers.

Palms to Palmettos 3357 Leaphart Rd., West Columbia, 803 553-7010 facebook.com/palmstopalmettos

Original art work and antiques.

Bella Vista Art & Framing 324 State St., West Columbia 803-791-6060 bellavistaartgallery.com/

Full service custom framing shop and art gallery offering a large selection of framed art from the 19th to the 21st century.

904 Frink St., Cayce 803-446-7000 Sharpe-Creations.com

Multi medium art studio working in ceramics, metal, glass and lapidary.

210 Shoppe & Studio 210 West Main St., Lexington 803-800-3285

Located in the 1854 David Rawl House, on the National Register of Historic Places, featuring artwork and studio by Wayne Rogers.

M. Gallery 202 West Main St., Lexington 803-785-4620

Showcases more than 25 local artists and exhibitors, offering an array of unique artwork and furnishings.

DANCE South Carolina Dance Company 1332 E. North Lake Dr., Lexington, 803-996-1150 southcarolinadancecompany.com

Offers jazz, ballet and point, tap and clogging, lyrical, praise and worship, hip-hop, and more.

Offers multiple levels of classes in tap, jazz, ballet, contemporary/lyrical, hip-hop, musical theater, pointe, clogging, acro/ tricks, special combination classes and adult classes.

Rhythmics Performing Arts 1106 Old Two Notch Rd., Lexington, 803-356-3063 rhythmicsonline.com/dance.htm

Programming for children and adults of all ages, including dance, karate and fitness.

Chosen Dance Academy 231 Cedar Crest Rd., Lexington 803-356-7116 chosendanceacademy.com

Offering classes in classical ballet, pointe, tap, contemporary modern, jazz, lyrical, hip-hop, adult classes and preschool dance lessons.

Southern Strutt 90 Ashbourne Rd., Irmo 803-781-3980 southernstruttdance.com

Full range of dance instruction including preschool, beginner, intermediate, advanced, adult and boys’ only classes.

The Academy Center for Dance Education 101-C Summer Duck Trail, Lexington, 803-808-0585 theacademydancesc.com

Dance studio headed by former Principal Dancer and Ballerina Regina Willoughby of Columbia City Ballet. Offers full range of classes from preschool to adult.

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Recreation Areas on Lake Murray Bundrick Island Brady Porth Rd. scgreatoutdoors.com/park-bundrickisland.html

This 90-acre site on the south shore is a popular place for boaters to take a break and have a picnic. Not really an island, this peninsula has several dirt roads and hiking trails, plus a sandy beach. Accessible only by boat and bike.

Dreher Island State Park 3677 State Park Rd., Prosperity 803-364-4152 southcarolinaparks.com/dreherisland

Thirty miles northwest of Columbia in adjacent Newberry County, Dreher Island State Park is made up of three islands encompassing 348 acres and 12 miles of shoreline on Lake Murray. Long a favorite among Lexington County residents, the park offers lakefront camping, cabin and villa rentals, water skiing and picnicking, hiking trails and fishing.

SCE&G Lake Murray Public Parks S.C. 6 sceg.com/about-us/lakes-and-recreation

Lake Murray | courtesy photo

Popular recreation areas located on both sides of the Dreher Shoals Dam off S.C. 6.

The south park offers a large swimming area during the spring and summer, while the north side offers picnic areas, a boat ramp and fishing pier. No lifeguard is on duty and swimming is at your own risk.

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AquaFun Boat Rentals Tours and Watersports 220 Jakes Landing Rd., Lexington 803-413-1693 Aquafunboatrentalsandtourslakemurraysc.com

ake Murray is a paradise for outdoor lovers with its accessible sites for boating, fishing, swimming and camping.

Created by a hydroelectric dam, the 50,000-acre lake with 500 miles of shoreline is located just a few miles from Lexington and Columbia and has become one of the most popular recreation sites in the state. Major fishing tournaments are held throughout the year. Several sailing clubs operate on the lake offering recreational and competitive events.

One of the area’s most popular walking paths is directly across the top of the Lake Murray Dreher Shoals Dam along S.C. 6.

A popular place for walking and jogging, the distance is 1.7 miles each way for a total walk of 3.4 miles. The walkway offers spectacular views of Lake Murray and even the downtown Columbia skyline 11 miles away.

If you walk on a hot day, be sure to take a hat, sunglasses and water.

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Another popular attraction is the twilight viewing of purple martins that like to roost at Lake Murray’s Bomb Island.

A July 4th celebration features a parade of boats competing for decoration awards with their flags, balloons and patriotic ornaments. An island fireworks display follows in the evening, drawing a swarm of visitors by land and lake.

Home tours are often available for those who want to view some of the lavish dwellings that line the shore, all with an assortment of quaint docks and slips with every type of boat imaginable.

Camping is available at many sites around the lake, including Dreher Island State Park, located near the town of Chapin.

Learn more about the attractions at Capital City Lake Murray Country (lakemurraycountry.com), a regional tourism promotion organization, including links to cruises, tours and fishing guides.

Rent pontoon boats, jet skis, kayaks and paddle boards. Also lake tours and fishing guide services.

Columbia Sailing Club 292 Shuler Rd., Columbia columbiasailingclub.org/

Facilities include a well-protected marina, 4 launching ramps and other sailing-related amenities. The marina has 100 berths for sailboats from 22 to 33 feet in length. Land parking slips accommodate an additional 100 boats. Activities include sailboat races, regattas, race management training and youth sail camps.

Johnny’s Jon Boat Rental jonboatrental.webs.com 803-979-7763

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Boat comes fully equipped with everything you need to fish for anything from bream to bass to catfish to stripers.

Lake Murray Boat Rentals 960 Rock-N-Creek Rd., Leesville 803-798-8559 lakemurrayboatrentals.com

Offers a selection of full-size pontoon boats and fishing boats.

Lake Murray Marina at Marina Bay 1600 Marina Rd., Irmo 803-781-1585 lakemurraymarinasc.com

Offers boat slips and services, including dry stack uncovered and covered wet slips with daily and overnight rates, as well as boat rentals at Better Boat Rental and boat club memberships at Lake Murray Boat Club. Provides a ship store and gas. The marina also includes the Liberty on the Lake restaurant and luxury rental apartments known as The Residence at Marina Bay.

Lake Murray Sailing Club 235 Old Forge Rd., Chapin lmsc.org

Promotes sailing through an active racing schedule, cruising events, and instructional programs for men, women, teens, and kids.

Sponsors a community-wide Introduction to Sailing program for novices, adult small boat instruction leading to possible US Sailing

certification, and a summer Youth Sailing Certification Clinic.

with beer, snacks and marine supplies.

Lanier Sailing Academy

Boat Ramps & Landings

Southshore Marina U.S. 378, Lexington, 803-317-9070 laniersail.com

Crayne’s Landing 26 Crayne’s Loop, Prosperity 803-271-2577

Offers sailing courses and operates a sailing club. Basic keelboat classes include 20 hours of on-the-water instruction and are taught for American Sailing Association certification.

Lighthouse Marina 1925 Johnson’s Marina Rd., Chapin 803-749-1554 lighthousemarinasc.com

Full service marina with public boat ramp, dry storage, west slips, gas station and bathhouse. Also home to the Rusty Anchor Restaurant and Catfish Johnny’s Outdoor Bar and Grill.

Riverwinds Landing

Boat ramp, fishing pier, mini-mart with bait and tackle. Paddleboat, kayak and jon boat rentals.

Jakes Landing 220 Jakes Landing Rd., Lexington 803-359-9268 jakeslanding.com

A popular site for boat storage and slip rentals, Jakes Landing also provides launching sites, gas, marine supplies and food. It’s located just south of the dam.

Higgins Bridge S.C. 121 lakemurrayfun.com/ramps.shtml

One lane concrete boat ramp with lake access, limited gravel parking.

221 S.C. 391, Prosperity 803-364-0036 riverwindslanding.net

Full-service marina on the upper Saluda River section of the lake near Prosperity. Offers cabin rentals.

Southshore Marina

Hilton Recreation Area Ramp Wessinger Rd., Chapin

Concrete boat ramp, shoreline fishing, pier fishing, restrooms, picnic facilities, swimming.

Kempson’s Bridge

3072 U.S. 378, Leesville 803-532-4231 southshoresc.com

S.C. 395, Newberry County

Docking, storage, fuel, boat rentals, store

Single boat launch ramp with courtesy dock and fishing pier. Paved parking for 11 cars with trailers.

Larry Koon Landing Ramp Shull Island Rd., Lexington

Concrete boat ramps, shoreline fishing, pier fishing, restrooms, picnic facilities.

Rocky Point Landing Amicks Ferry Rd., Chapin

Concrete boat ramp, picnic facilities and a fuel dock.

SCE&G public landing Shull Landing

Concrete boat ramp.

SCE&G public landing Buffalo Creek, Prosperity

Concrete boat ramps, shoreline fishing, pier fishing, swimming.

SCE&G public ramp Lake Murray Estates Batesburg-Leesville

Concrete boat ramp, shoreline fishing pier fishing.

Flamingoes at Riverbanks Zoo | photo by Austin Price

Riverbanks Zoo: Region’s No. 1 Attraction

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f you live west of the Congaree River, you can enter Riverbanks Zoo & Garden from Sunset Boulevard in West Columbia. This entrance will take you right to the zoo’s beautiful, 70-acre botanical garden. The 170-acre Zoo &

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Garden features two distinct parks along the scenic Lower Saluda River. Riverbanks Zoo houses more than 2,000 animals in natural habitat exhibits. Riverbanks Botanical Garden is devoted to woodlands, gardens, historic ruins, plant collections and a visitor facility.

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SCE&G No. 3 Lake Murray Shores 1 Robbins St., Batesburg-Leesville

One lane boat ramp, courtesy dock, restrooms, picnic area, parking for 50 vehicle/ trailers.

SCE&G No. 4 Riverbend, Batesburg-Leesville

Concrete boat ramp, shoreline fishing pier fishing, restrooms, picnic facilities, swimming.

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Sports & Recreation Sports and active recreation are ingrained in the Lexington County lifestyle.

Congaree Rapid Soccer Association

Palmetto Outdoor Center

congareerapid.com

731 Meeting St., West Columbia 803-404-8254 palmettooutdoor.com

Develops youth soccer players in the Cayce-West Columbia-Columbia area who aspire to be talented high school-level players. Training sites are located at various community sites in Lexington.

Lexington Dixie Baseball

Youth Sports & Active Recreation

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Adventure Carolina 1107 State St., Cayce, 803-796-4505 adventurecarolina.com

Cayce-based outfitter leads paddling trips on Columbia’s rivers almost every day of the week.

Check the calendar on their website for details.

Bodyshop Athletics Max 5347 B Sunset Blvd., Lexington bodyshopathletics.com

Private athletics facility featuring gym, 12 clay and four hard surface lighted tennis courts and a junior Olympic swimming pool for all member families.

Dixie Baseball is a member of District 4 in Dixie Youth (4-12 year old) and Dixie Boys/Majors District 6 (13-19). T-Ball(4-6), Coaches Pitch (7-8), Minors (9-10), Ozone (11-12), Dixie Boys (13-14) and Dixie Majors (15-19). Serves more than 950 players.

Liverpool FC America lexingtoncountysoccerclub.org

S.C.-based affiliate of Liverpool FC, located in England. Offers a range of playing options for girls and boys from recreational to “select” teams that travel and compete statewide and regionally. The club uses five different soccer complexes in the Lexington area.

Guided paddling tours and rentals by folks who love their rivers.

Phoenix Adventures 220 Orchard Hill Dr., West Columbia 803-260-3669 phoenixadventures.com

From day trips down the river to overnight or multi-day wilderness excursions, Phoenix Adventures wants to get you outdoors.

Plex HiWire Family Fun & Sports Center 1019 Broad Stone Rd., Irmo, 803-732-1900 plexhiwire.com/Irmo

More than 60 trampolines, including Kids Jump, Ninja Warrior Obstacle Course, Trampoline Dodgeball, Air Slam Basketball and more. Ice skating rink for public skating, figure skating and ice hockey.

Skate Station USA 129 Oak Dr., Lexington, 803-356-3500 skatestatonusalexsc.com

Let the good times roll. Public roller skating Friday-Sunday. Monday is Family Night. Available for birthdays, private parties, fundraisers, lessons, jump and spin classes.

Three Fountains Skating Rink 2724 Emanuel Church Rd., West Columbia 803-359-1123 Threefountainsrecreation.com

Roller skating and indoor golf. A place to skate, meet new friends and win prizes.

Parks & Recreation Centers Cayce Tennis Center | photo by John Carlos

Cayce Tennis Center: Top Tournament Facility

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he super-modern Cayce Tennis and Fitness Center at Otarre Pointe on Fort Congaree Trail off 12th Street Extension has been recognized as one of the top facilities of its kind in the country by the U. S. Tennis Association.

The center routinely hosts some of the top tennis championship matches in the state, and at times hosts national tournaments. The Big East Conference championship tournament, which included eight men’s teams and 10 women’s teams, and the Palmetto Tennis Classic High School Invitational Boys Tournament have both been held at the center.

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Parks The center includes 30 lighted courts with a championship-sized stadium court that has a viewing capacity of 500. Seven dedicated 38-foot courts are designed for 8 and Under Tennis.

The facility also has an 11,000 square-foot clubhouse that includes a 2,400-square-foot fitness facility. The center includes locker rooms for men and women with showers; a VIP conference room; a catering kitchen; and a pro-shop.

The key mission is to offer a place to play and learn tennis. The center offers a staff of certified coaches who can provide instruction to players of all ages.

Learn more at lexingtoncountytennis. com/cayce/ or call 803-227-3030.

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12,000 Year History Park 1120 Fort Congaree Trail, Cayce riveralliance.org/project/12000-yearhistory-park/

Free, family-friendly guided walking tours of Congaree Creek. National Park Service trained volunteers lead a 2-mile, hour-long tour of the 300-acre planned archaeological park that will showcase 12,000 years of human habitation along the banks of the Congaree Creek, including evidence of primitive humans, Spanish conquistadors, Revolutionary War and Civil War battles.

Caractor Park 804 Hendrix St., Lexington lexsc.com/parks_caractor.htm

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sheltered picnic area. Located behind Lexington Medical Center.

Cayce Riverwalk Park Axtell Drive and Naples Avenue, Cayce 803-796-9020 cityofcayce-sc.gov/riverwalk.asp

Featuring Timmerman Trail, part of the Three Rivers Greenway, includes nearly eight miles of lighted, paved pathways and wooden boardwalks, scenic overlooks on the river and waterfalls, seating and picnic areas, covered picnic shelters. Restroom facilities and convenient parking. The entire park is ADA accessible.

City of Cayce Parks cityofcayce-sc.gov/parks.asp

Guignard Park, 200 Block of Knox Abbott Drive; Granby Gardens, 1800 12th Street Ext.; Glenwood Park, 1200 Block of

Hazel Street; Burnette Park, 2300 block of Lee Street; and Churchill Garden, 2200 block of Windsor Drive, offer great scenery, outdoor recreation, grills, picnic areas, and playgrounds for kids to enjoy.

Corley Street Park 210 Corley St., Lexington lexsc.com/parks_corley_street.htm

This small park offers upgraded playground equipment as well as a spray pool, rain garden, grills and rest room.

Gibson Pond Park 241 Gibson Road, Lexington lexsc.com/parks_gibson_pond.htm

A large, covered picnic shelter with 10 picnic tables (seats approximately 80 people), ceiling fans, large charcoal grill, stone fireplace and barbeque pit shelter with sink; restroom facilities; fishing pond with dock (no swimming or gas-powered boats); walking trails

Harbison State Forest 5600 Broad River Rd., 803-896-8890 state.sc.us/forest/refharb.htm

Crooked Creek Park 1098 Old Lexington Hwy., Chapin 803-345-6181, icrc.net

A community center with a gym and racquetball courts, tennis courts, athletic fields, picnic areas and walking trails and a 27-hole Disc Golf Course. Located adjacent to Chapin Elementary School.

The 2,177 acres of forest incorporates one of the largest public green spaces inside the city limits of a metropolitan area in the eastern United States. Features more than 16 miles of roads and trails (popular for biking) and a canoe landing.

Irmo Community Park 7473 Church St., Irmo, 803-781-7050

Wooded 14-acre site that includes a paved trail, playgrounds, a grassy area, a picnic shelter, restrooms and a 500-seat amphitheater.

Irmo Town Park 1249 Lexington Ave., Irmo, 803-781-7050

This small but lovely park boasts beautiful terraces and lamp posts as well as a concert gazebo and a pond with a fountain.

Lexington County Recreation and Aging Commission 485 Brooks Ave., West Columbia 803-939-9311, lcrac.com

Operates roughly 35 sports and recreation centers, including the Lexington County Tennis Complex, the Midlands Sports Complex (baseball, tennis), the West Columbia Soccer Complex, the GilbertSummit Sports Complex (football, baseball, softball, soccer and basketball) and many more.

Lexington Family YMCA

Saluda Splash at Saluda Shoals Park | photo by John Carlos

Saluda Shoals: Sought After Multi-Use Venue

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aluda Shoals Park is probably best known for its nature hikes, biking trails and fishing spots but the list of attractions goes on and on. The 400acre riverfront site is a favorite gathering spot for picnics, summer camps, health and wellness programs and art exhibits.

The waterfront access points provide opportunity for canoeing, kayaking and tubing. Kids love getting a wet-down from several sprinkler sites on the Splash Pad. Located off Bush River Road, the park includes an 11,000-square-foot Environmental Education Center and Exhibit Hall, the 10,000-square-foot conference

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facility known as the River Center, and the administrative offices of the Irmo-Chapin Recreation Commission.

The addition of The Fields at Saluda Shoals Park — six soccer, lacrosse and multi-use fields, six clay and four hard surface tennis courts — has made the complex a sought-after venue for both tournaments and run/walk events. In 2015, it hosted the U.S. Quidditch Cup 9, drawing more than 60 college and community teams to play the game based on the Harry Potter books.

The park also has its own Barking Lot Dog Park that allows well-mannered canines to romp around in a fenced area.

Park Information at 803-731-5208 or icrc.net/saluda-shoals-park.

401 YMCA Rd., Lexington, 803-359-3376 columbiaymca.org/locations/ lexington-family-ymca/

The Lexington Family YMCA offers a complete lineup of activities and programs for the whole family. Sports, strength and wellness, health screenings, tennis, equestrian and childcare.

Lexington Square Park 205 E Main St., Lexington lexsc.com/parks_lexington_square.htm

In the heart of downtown Lexington, this park is a joint initiative between the town, county, Lexington County Law Enforcement Officers Association, Lexington Beautification Foundation, Lexington County Bar Association and Dennis Corp. The square features landscaping, a water fountain and the Lexington County Law Enforcement Memorial.

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paved walking trails; picnic shelters and playgrounds.

Lexington Paw Park 989 Hendrix St., Lexington lexsc.com/parks_paw.htm

This three-acre dog park offers dogs and their owners a place to socialize and play.

Peachtree Rock Nature Preserve 883 Peachtree Rock Rd., Off S.C. 6 near Swansea, 843-937-8807, ext. 15 scgreatoutdoors.com/park-peachtree.html

Known as the “Peachtree Rock Heritage Preserve” or the “Peachtree Rock Nature Preserve,” 460 acres of diverse ecosystems ranging from mountainous to desert-like plant communities. Several hiking trails highlight the interesting and unusual scenery. Camping is not permitted, and there are no paved roads, no picnic tables, no restrooms and no trash cans.

Seven Oaks Park 200 Leisure Lane, Columbia, 803-772-3336 icrc.net

Near St. Andrews and Piney Grove roads, this community center is a 30,000 squarefoot facility with three full gymnasiums, fitness area, indoor walking track, senior center, dance studio, art studio, and meeting rooms; nine athletic fields; six tennis courts;

Virginia Hylton Park 111 Maiden Lane Behind the Lexington Municipal Complex lexsc.com/parks_virginia_hylton.htm

Gardens devoted to irises, camellias, and daylilies as well as a koi pond, several creeks, walking trails, and a playground make this a great park for children and parents alike.

West Columbia Riverwalk Park & Amphitheater Meeting Street and Alexander Road West Columbia westcolumbiasc.gov/recreation/riverwalkpark-amphitheater/

Located on the west side of the Congaree River, joggers and walkers love the trail and its scenic views. Part of the Three Rivers Greenway, the West Columbia Riverwalk’s south end connects to the Cayce Riverwalk.

The amphitheater is available for rental for weddings, concerts, theater performances and other events.

West Columbia Riverwalk | file photo

GOLF The Club at Rawls Creek 2121 Lake Murray Blvd., Columbia 803-781-0114, golfrawlscreek.com

Charwood Country Club 222 Clubhouse Dr., West Columbia 803-755-2000 charwood.com

Country Club of Lexington 1066 Barr Rd., Lexington 803-359-8838, ccoflexington.com

Golden Hills Golf and Country Club 100 Scotland Dr., Lexington 803-957-3355, goldenhillsgolf.com

Hidden Valley Golf Club 147 Excalibur Ct., Gaston 803-794-8087 hvgolf.com

Indian River Golf Club Lexington County Baseball Stadium | photo by John Carlos

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exington County’s Blowfish baseball team, a summer collegiate franchise in the Coastal Plain League, has become a major attraction, averaging more than 2,000 fans per game. In 2015, the team came within one game of reaching the league championship series.

Lexington County Baseball Stadium, home of the Blowfish, is located at the site of the old Lexington High School football

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field on Ball Park Road across the street from the Lexington Dixie Youth Sports Complex.

It includes an expanded concourse, bowl seating for a more intimate field view, Wrigley Field style box seats, left field lawn seating and an enclosed air conditioned hospitality club.

Visit “Blowfish On Main” for tickets and game day gear at 101 E. Main St. in downtown Lexington. Call 803-254-3474 or visit goblowfishbaseball.com.

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200 Indian River Dr., West Columbia 803-955-0080 indianrivergolfclubsc.com

Lake Murray Golf Center 2032 Old Hilton Rd., Chapin 803-345-0199, lakemurraygolf.com

Nine-hole, public course.

The Caddy Shak 381 Pilgrim Church Rd., Lexington 803-356-4653 mycaddyshak.com

Practice range only.

Timberlake Country Club 222 Club Dr., Chapin 803-345-9909 timberlakecountryclub.com

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you’ll find at the Liberty in the heart of Columbia. $.

Lucky’s Burger Shack HARBISON/IRMO:

7811 Broad River Rd., 803-749-0048

Hand-pattied burgers aren’t the only thing Lucky’s serves up: Daily specials run the American-Southern gamut, from pork chops with rice and gravy to big fried seafood platters. ¢-$.

Mathias Sandwich Shop HARBISON/IRMO:

7235 St. Andrews Rd., 803-781-4002

Founded in 1946, this sandwich shop is one of the early homes of the pimento burger. Serves breakfast and lunch. ¢.

Roy’s Grille 711 W Main St., 803-359-0994

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Liberty on the Lake provides patrons with creative twists on traditional American fare, served alongside signature Liberty Ales, unique draft beer and craft brews. Libertytaproom.com.

Food & Drink AMERICAN/ SOUTHERN Backyard Cafe WEST COLUMBIA/CAYCE :

940 Old Barnwell Rd., 803-951-0405

From the ribeye steak sandwich topped with sauteed onions, peppers, mushrooms and gooey provolone cheese to the salmon caesar salad, the Backyard Cafe has food to suit a range of tastes. Chicken wings, fried flounder and nachos, too. ¢-$.

Chickadees Diner chickadeesdiner.com HARBISON/IRMO: 7949 Broad River Rd., 803-542-7762

Breakfast is served all day at this classic diner, with french toast, waffles and fancy omelets aplenty. Lunch and dinner feature American favorites from burgers to quesadillas. ¢-$.

Chicken Salad Chick chickensaladchick.com/columbia-sc HARBISON/IRMO: 252-Z Harbison Blvd., 803-550-9050

Serves deli sandwiches, broccoli salad and soup in addition to a variety of chicken salad flavors like Jalapeño Holly and Mimi’s Mix. ¢.

Compton’s Kitchen comptonskitchen.com LEXINGTON : 5343-L Sunset Blvd., 803-399-1272 WEST COLUMBIA/CAYCE : 1118 B Ave., 803-791-0750

With most everything made from scratch, you can’t go wrong with the meat-and-veggies combos.

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Fuddruckers fuddruckers.com ST. ANDREWS/DUTCH SQUARE :

1801 Bush River Rd., 803-798-3775

en, stewed beef and rice, salmon patties, livers and gizzards and country-style steak. Special menu with meals under 400 calories. ¢.

Specializes in hamburgers cooked to order with fresh ingredients.

Beef is ground daily and hamburger buns are baked daily. ¢.

Down Home Café

Great American Grill at the Hilton Garden Inn

WEST COLUMBIA/CAYCE :

1446 A Poplar St., 803-764-0621

Cayce Mayor Elise Partin once tweeted that they’d served her the best fried pork chop she’d ever eaten. And she wouldn’t have any interest in getting more people to visit, right? Right? Serves classic Southern dishes like gizzards, livers and wings, and more.

Dupre at the Market WEST COLUMBIA/CAYCE :

3483 Charleston Hwy., 803-509-5641

Located at the South Carolina State Farmers Market, Dupre serves breakfast and lunch made with fresh produce from the market itself. Features classic breakfast items, as well as Southern favorites (catfish, fried gizzards), sandwiches, burgers, Greek favorites and more. ¢-$.

Flight Deck shoppesatflightdeck.com LEXINGTON : 109-A Old Chapin Rd., 803-957-5990

Family-owned restaurant with an extensive collection of WWIIthemed memorabilia and photographs. Menu ranges from burgers and sandwiches to ribs, pizza and Greek specialties. Blue-plate special includes one meat, two veggies, dessert and a drink. ¢.

Situated inside an Exxon station, Roy’s barely takes up any space.

The grill serves a variety of food including barbecue, which is smoked out back; a variety of breakfast sandwiches, many of which come with their house-smoked bacon; and fish and grits, served every morning. ¢.

Smashburger smashburger.com HARBISON/IRMO: 937-C Lake Murray Blvd., 803-724-3630

434 Columbiana Dr., 803-407-6640

You could just get an All American burger, sure, but you could also add a fried egg, garlic mushrooms, guacamole or avocado — so why wouldn’t you? If you’re so inclined, you can also top it off with a Haagen Dazs shake. ¢.

Just Us Cafe

Vegetable Medley & Chavis BBQ

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Upscale appetizers, soups, salads, sandwiches, grilled specialties and more. $.

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1208 Knox Abbott Dr., 803-791-5162

Just your basic, old-fashioned breakfast and brunch, including the best corned beef hash this side of the Congaree River. ¢ Kingsman Restaurant WEST COLUMBIA/CAYCE :

936 Axtell Dr. (Parkland Shopping Center), 803-796-8622

This longtime Cayce favorite offers everything from fried appetizers, sandwiches, burgers, pizza and wings to salads, lasagna and even liver and onions. Known for its grilled rib eye, which is one of the city’s best. Serves liquor. Busy lunch, lots of atmosphere. ¢.

Liberty on the Lake libertytaproom.com HARBISON/IRMO: 1602 Marina Rd., 803-667-9715

With sweeping, scenic views of Lake Murray from its multiple decks, Liberty on the Lake is a gorgeous place to knock back a few beers and some tasty, fresh-caught fish or a burger. Some of the same great salads, sandwiches and apps

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If you’re in the mood for some Southern-style comfort food, this is the place for you. From the exterior, it looks as though you’re visiting a very quaint home, and luckily, the owners would love to have you over for dinner. $ Vella’s Restaurant & Tavern WEST COLUMBIA/CAYCE :

829 Knox Abbott Dr., 803-796-4629

Family-friendly neighborhood restaurant in the classic tradition — simple, great food and a cheerful staff that treats customers as, well, family. Menu focuses on steaks and ribs, wings, sandwiches and house specials. ¢-$.

What-A-Burger WEST COLUMBIA/CAYCE :

804 Meeting

St., 803-794-1929

Serving Columbia “good ol’ fashioned” burgers since 1953.

Continuing a 50-year tradition, all food is cooked to order. Other selections include fried chicken, barbecue, chicken tenders, corn

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The salad buffet selection, which includes fresh seafood and sushi, rivals any other in the Carolinas.

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Karl’s Korner Pool Room & Tavern

Bistro on the Boulevard bistroontheblvd.com HARBISON/IRMO: 1085-D Lake Murray Blvd., 803-369-1332

WEST COLUMBIA/CAYCE :

1800 Memorial Dr., 803-791-1772

As you can guess from the name, Karl’s Korner is all about the pool, with leagues and tournaments happening all the time. Of course, when you’re hungry after scratching the eight-ball, they can settle your stomach right down with your basic bar food specials.

Burger, anyone? ¢.

Krafty Draft kraftydraft.com LEXINGTON : 269 Charter Oak Rd., 803-996-0345 Roy’s Grille in Lexington | photo John Carlos

dogs and a variety of salads and milkshakes. ¢.

ASIAN Antai Asian Dining antaiasiandining.com LEXINGTON : 5084 Sunset Blvd.

(McCauley Sq.), 803-356-0062

Specializes in both Chinese and Japanese fare. Sushi is on the menu as well as traditional Asian soups and appetizers, chicken, meat and seafood dishes. Strong vegetarian menu and house favorites that include black bean scallops, Beijing duck and honey walnut shrimp. $.

Flaming Grill Supreme Buffet

flaminggrillbuffetsc.com HARBISON/IRMO: 115 Afton Ct., 803-781-2226

Very large restaurant near Columbiana Mall that offers several different styles of food including Chinese, American and Italian, among others. Customers can also have fresh meat cooked in front of them by a hibachi chef. ¢

BAGEL/BAKERY Heather’s Artisan Bakery heathersartisanbakery.com WEST COLUMBIA/CAYCE : 1524 Lafayette Ave., 803-807-1428

Artisanal bakery offers homemade breads for serious bread fans, from wheat to sourdough to ciabatta.

For sale at Soda City Market, Rosewood Market and other area markets. ¢.

Panaderia Odalys WEST COLUMBIA/CAYCE :

103 N. 12th

St., 803-794-3323

Mexican bakery offering a delightful array of pastries (pasteleria) and lightly sweetened breads (pan dulce) baked in-house daily. ¢.

What the symbols mean: ¢ Avg. entrée less than $10 $ Avg. entrée $10-15 $$ Avg. entrée more than $15

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BAR/PUB FOOD Beef O’Brady’s beefobradys.com HARBISON/IRMO: 2742 N. Lake Dr., 803-781-5656

From the Philly cheesesteak to the roast beef garlic melt, corned beef reuben and a full line of deluxe burgers, you won’t be hurting for red meat options here. There are wings too, and wraps featuring shrimp and chicken. Familyfriendly setting peppered with sports memorabilia and TVs. ¢.

Nibble on tortilla chips, hummus or a rotisserie chicken salad while sampling a wide assortment of beers. ¢.

2700 Broad River Road, 803-731-2500

It’s a sports bar – what more do you need to know? Lots of burgers, wings and salads, and lots of TVs. $ Sporting News Bar and Grill 110 McSwain

Dr., 803-391-4002

Blue Coyote HARBISON/IRMO:

Tilted Kilt Pub and Eatery

Wings, steaks and comfort food. ¢-$ British Bulldog Pub thebritishbulldogpub.com HARBISON/IRMO: 1220 E10 Bowers Pkwy., 803-227-8918

A British pub with a real British pub menu: everything from roast beef and Yorkshire pudding to meat pies to Scotch eggs to crispy samosas, plus plenty of burgers and salads for the anglophobes.

Breakfast served all day. Extensive soccer and rugby viewing schedule, too. $.

Corner Pocket HARBISON/IRMO:

489 Piney Grove Rd., 803-731-0403

Burgers, wings, steaks, sandwiches and more — plus live music. ¢-$.

Halftime Sports Cantina

tiltedkilt.com HARBISON/IRMO:

380 Columbiana Drive, 803-732-5458

The waitresses wear very little, and the menu spans the pub food gamut — from burgers to pizzas, with a special emphasis on the food of the British Isles: Irish stew, shepherd’s pie, fish and chips, and, er, Irish nachos. $ Tipsy Toad Tavern

BISTRO/ NEW AMERICAN @116 Espresso & Wine Bar 116state.com WEST COLUMBIA/CAYCE :

Sports, bar food and beer — these are the things that make life worth living.

Combines a chill coffee-shop atmosphere with great wine and food. Specials range from soups to seafood to steaks to specialty pizzas, many with Mediterranean and Southern influences. Fabulous Spanish wines, and a famed White Russian menu. Popular brunch spot, too. $.

Hemingway’s hemingwaysmusicpub.com HARBISON/IRMO: 7467 St. Andrews Rd., 803-749-6020

Serves 25 different sandwiches, as well as buffalo wings. Casual atmosphere befits the T-shirt and suits alike. Daily lunch specials. ¢.

116 State St.,

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Melting Pot 1410 Colonial Life Blvd., 803-731-8500

High-quality fondue with a variety of sauces and dipping items. Signature dipping entrees include teriyaki sirloin, filet mignon, lobster tail and chicken breast. Dessert fondues like Bailey’s Irish Cream Dream, Chocolate S’mores or Cookies ‘n’ Cream Marshmallow Dream are particularly decadent. $$.

Terra terrasc.com WEST COLUMBIA/CAYCE :

100 State St.,

803-791-3443

Chef Mike Davis brings together top-quality Southern ingredients and classic European techniques to make creative, original fare — truly one of the region’s best restaurants. Fantastic view of downtown Columbia from the upscale Vista West location. Looking for something a little simpler? Sit at the cozy bar and sample a brickoven pizza. $$.

D’s Wings

The Tipsy Toad features a good beer selection and Vista-style atmosphere. ¢-$

803-791-5663

Specializes in a little bit of everything — grilled seafood, chicken and steak dishes, sandwiches and burgers and oven-baked pizzas. Try the sashimi tuna appetizer and, if you’re man (or lady) enough, the 32-oz. Big Sky Porterhouse. $.

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thetipsytoad.com LEXINGTON : 103 Beaufort St., 803-932-4470

HARBISON/IRMO:

5122 Old Bush River Rd., 803-213-1000

copperrivergrill.com HARBISON/IRMO: 1230 Bower Prkwy., 803-749-4647

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Serving up breakfast, lunch and dinner inside the Holiday Inn and Suites, this bar and restaurant has plenty of TVs and plenty of American menu classics. ¢-$.

10708 Broad River Rd., 803-781-4606

Copper River Grill

meltingpot.com

Skores Restaurant and Sports Bar

WEST COLUMBIA/CAYCE :

Upscale Southern classics like Lowcountry crab dip and shrimp and grits meet bistro offerings like fancy stuffed pork chops and an Asian salmon burger. $.

dswings.com WEST COLUMBIA/CAYCE :

920 Axtell Dr. (Parkland Plaza), 791-4486

Serves ribs, burgers, sandwiches and chicken fingers. Dinner options include marinated ribeye, fried shrimp and more. Also offers tailgating specials featuring wings, ribs, sandwiches, fruit and cheese. ¢.

Hooters hooters.com HARBISON/IRMO:

5195 Fernandina Rd., 803-407-9464 NORTHEAST: 7711 Two Notch Rd., 803-419-3456

Home of the Hooters Girls ... you didn’t really think “Hooters” was referring to owls, did you? Beyond the buxom servers, Hooters is mostly known for its wings; the menu also includes sandwiches, hamburgers and seafood. ¢-$.

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Hudson’s Smokehouse & Saloon hudsonssmokehouse.com LEXINGTON : 4952 Sunset Blvd., 803-356-1070 LEXINGTON : Hudson’s Smokehouse Express, 931 Old Two Notch Rd., 803-356-1070

In a town full of barbecue joints, Hudson’s distinguishes itself with Cheerwine and a mean and lean tender brisket. Was spotlighted by Turner South as a Blue Ribbon Barbecue Joint. Offers mustard-based, ketchup-based and vinegar-andpepper options. ¢.

John D. Hite’s hitesbbq.com WEST COLUMBIA/CAYCE :

240 Dreher

Rd., 803-794-4120

Don’t let the plain cinder-block building deter you. No-frills tasty pulled pork barbecue, roasted chicken, ribs and ham, all slowcooked using wood. Meats and the usual fixins available to go by the pound or the pint. Takeout only. ¢.

Kingsman Que and Brew thekingsmanrestaurant.com LEXINGTON: 924 E. Main St., 803-957-0863

Old Mill Brew Pub | photo John Carlos

Sister restaurant to Cayce’s famed Kingsman, this place serves pulled pork, sandwiches and more, with a fully stocked bar. $

former cotton mill? In downtown Lexington? Yes, Old Mill is doing all this and more — and also serving up some fine, creative bar fare.

Hosts occasional live music, too. $

True BBQ true-bbq.com WEST COLUMBIA/CAYCE :

1237 D Ave.,

803-791-9950

Serves pork ribs and classic chopped pork barbecue, smoked on site; hash and rice; barbecue chicken; barbecue sandwiches; and the usual slew of sides and desserts.

Choose between Pretty Lady, Sexy Lady or vinegar-based sauce. ¢.

CAFE/COFFEE HOUSE Café Strudel 300 State St.,

803-794-6634

Several flavors of wings, including dry-seasoned flavors, along with salads, sandwiches and appetizers in a family atmosphere. Lounge area for 21 and older. ¢.

This Vista West café has as much fun naming its dishes (“Hangover Hashbrowns,” “Heart Attack Wrap”) as it does hand-crafting its desserts and breads. The casual, Bohemian style restaurant offers soups, salads, sandwiches, grill items and coffees, plus great daily specials. Also hosts a legendary Sunday brunch, and offers creative cocktails and a happy hour bar menu. ¢.

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WG’s Chicken Wings wgschickenwings.com ST. ANDREWS/DUTCH SQUARE :

736 St. Andrews Rd., 803-772-1489

wingsandalesc.com 125-C Outlet Pointe Blvd., 803-750-1700

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Family atmosphere, live entertainment and wings. Features jukebox, pool tables, sporting events on large-projection TV and many other big-screen TVs. Live entertainment steers toward the classic rock crowd. Never a cover charge. ¢

privatepropertysc.com LEXINGTON : 220 West Main St., 803-803-399-8085

Cajun and Creole food in the heart of Lexington, from gumbos to jambalayas — plus big tasty burgers and a few fun extras like Cajun egg rolls. Laidback sports bar vibe. $

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Old Mill Brew Pub

China Hut III

oldmillbrewpub.net LEXINGTON : 711 E. Main St., 803-785-2337

Craft beer? Made on site at a

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Egg Roll Station WEST COLUMBIA/CAYCE :

cafestrudel.com WEST COLUMBIA/CAYCE :

restaurant is actually operated by a family from Thailand who, in addition to serving traditional Chinese dishes, have created an entire menu around Thai recipes including pad thai chicken, Thai noodle salad and tom kha gai (coconut chicken) soup. ¢.

103 N 12th St.,

Although it looks like your run-ofthe-mill Chinese chain, this small

135 Sunset Blvd., 803-791-4060

Beloved by generations of Columbians, Egg Roll Station prepares inexpensive, fresh Chinese-American standards to order while you watch. Go Cocks; go E’Rolls. ¢.

Sun Ming sunmingrestaurant.com HARBISON/IRMO: 7509 St. Andrews Rd., 803-732-4488

For the most authentic Chinese dining in the Midlands, order off the traditional Chinese menu, which features such dishes as chicken feet with black mushrooms or spicy chicken ding. On the other hand, also offers plenty of orange chicken and beef-and-broccoli to satisfy all your Chinese-American desires. $ Tea Pot Chinese Restaurant teapot-columbia.com WEST COLUMBIA/CAYCE : 829 Knox Abbott Dr., 803-796-7136

Everything you could want in a Chinese restaurant excluding a buffet. Try the Hunan-style Crispy Scallops, the Fisherman’s Catch or any one of a bevy of combination and special dinners. Dine in, takeout and delivery available. ¢.

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Top China Buffet ST. ANDREWS/DUTCH SQUARE :

Corner of Broad River and St. Andrews Roads, 750-2299

Offers all your favorite Chinese staples, from egg rolls, spring rolls and fried or steamed dumplings to sesame shrimp, General Tso’s Chicken and pepper steak. And you can top it all off with those addictive little Chinese donuts. ¢.

CARIBBEAN/LATIN Arkos Mojo Grill and Martini Bar arkosmojo.com LEXINGTON : 109K Old Chapin Road, 785-5660

A sort of Latin American bistro featuring ceviche, fancy salsas, paella, tacos and much more. Also has a swank bar menu that spans martinis, margaritas, mojitos and caipirinhas. $

DELI Cribb’s Sandwich & Sweet Shop LEXINGTON : 108-D S. Church St., 803-808-6004

Touting sandwiches and food like grandma used to make, here you’ll find an assortment of reasonably priced sandwich baskets and salads, homemade soups and breakfast entrées. ¢.

DL McLaughlin’s HARBISON/IRMO:

10400 Broad River Rd., 803-732-4109

The sign by the highway at this stop-off to or from the lake boasts about the Philly cheesesteaks — and

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INDIAN 2Gingers 2gingers.biz ST. ANDREWS/DUTCH SQUARE :

245 Bush

River Rd., 803-772-5121

Featuring a range of South and North Indian dishes, this Boozer Shopping Center one-stop satisfies vegetarians and omnivores alike.

The South Indian dosai (stuffed savory crepes) are not to be missed. $.

Delhi Palace delhipalace.ms11.net ST. ANDREWS/DUTCH SQUARE :

542 St. Andrews Rd., 803-750-7760

This much-loved Indian restaurant offers a buffet as well as traditional menu items including rich curries, biryani and a range of Indian breads. Savvy enough to please afficionados and newcomers alike. ¢-$.

Hudson’s Smokehouse | photo John Carlos

Spice Junction WEST COLUMBIA/CAYCE :

rightfully so. Brought to you by the former owners of the popular Sub Cabin, its Philly sandwiches are second to none. Remodeled to include an outdoor seating area. Also serves subs, wings, pizza and French fries cooked in peanut oil. ¢-$.

ies, from the low-fat to the vitaminpacked to the decadent, as well as wraps, flatbreads and sandwiches.

Also serves breakfast. ¢

Everyday Gourmet Cafe and Market

blueflour.com HARBISON/IRMO: 7703 St. Andrews Rd., 803-407-3603

stores.everydaygourmetsc.com LEXINGTON : 5082 Sunset Blvd., 803-356-1330

2312 Sunset Blvd., 803-794-7552

Blue Flour

Healthy gourmet cafe offers sandwiches, salads, soups and desserts.

Also offers a take-and-bake menu and catering service. Shop is open longer hours. $ Steve’s #1 Sub Contractor

Cold Stone Creamery

1471 Platt Springs Rd., 803-791-9222 WEST COLUMBIA/CAYCE : 748 Main St. (S. Congaree), 755-7470

Great local sub place — why go corporate when you can get local that’s even better? Serving Columbians since 1980. ¢.

Sub Station II substationii.com WEST COLUMBIA/CAYCE :

503 Knox Abbott Dr., 803-791-8693

Subs and salads prepared fresh before your eyes. Twelve Midlands locations from which to choose. ¢.

The Deli lexdeli.com LEXINGTON : 821-F East Main St., 803-957-3120

Established in 1985, The Deli offers subs like the Hungry Man (pepper steak) and the Big Cheese alongside deli sandwiches like pastrami or corned beef on rye. ¢.

Tropical Smoothie Cafe

tropicalsmoothie.com HARBISON/IRMO: 150-B Harbison Blvd., 803-217-3112 LEXINGTON : 5166-H Sunset Blvd., 803-356-0318

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coldstonecreamery.com LEXINGTON : 914-C N. Lake Dr., 803-951-2353

“The Ultimate Ice Cream Experience.” When you boast that, you better have the product to back it up, and Cold Stone does. Premium ice cream, yogurt and Italian sorbet is made fresh every day on site with an extensive choice of mix-in combinations. ¢ My Dessert Bar mydessertbar.com WEST COLUMBIA/CAYCE :

Grecian Gardens WEST COLUMBIA/CAYCE :

DESSERT

Want a huge, delicious cookie? Of course you do. Blue Flour bakes up new versions each day. Also on the menu: quiches, muffins, cupcakes, coffeecakes, crumbles, plus fresh cold milk and fresh brewed coffee. ¢

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find Indian samosas and a lamb pilaf that’s considered the national dish of Afghanistan. $.

134 State St.,

803-728-1690

Bakery and dessert catering company with everything from cakes to cakepops; also offers brunch on weekends. ¢-$$.

GREEK/ MEDITERRANEAN Ariana’s Greek Restaurant arianasofwestcolumbia.com WEST COLUMBIA/CAYCE : 1720 Sunset Blvd., 803-796-4430

A Greek restaurant with an international flair. Along with the gyros, souvlaki, pastichio and moussaka on the menu, you’ll also

Greek restaurant boasting particularly fresh, well-made bread.

Signature dish is the pasticchio, which the chef accentuates with such extra seasonings as cinnamon and bay leaf. Good place for large groups. ¢-$.

Main Street Café LEXINGTON :

131 E. Main St., 803-808-5886

Tucked into a storefront space in the middle of Main Street in downtown Lexington, this little Greek restaurant also offers live music several nights a week. ¢-$.

Mediterranean Café

Delicious Indian restaurant has everything from tandoori to raita to naan, plus occasional Hyderabadi specials you won’t find at other Midlands Indian restaurants.

If you like seriously spicy food, ask for some house-made hot sauce. $.

JAPANESE/SUSHI Ganbei ganbeirestaurants.com LEXINGTON : 5580-F Sunset Blvd., 803-808-1618

Swanky Japanese restaurant and bar features plenty of classics — hibachi items, potstickers, stir frys, fried rice, sushi, donburi, plus some curve balls like baked mussels and spring rolls. $.

Hibachi Grill WEST COLUMBIA/CAYCE :

2343 Augusta

Rd., 803-791-5333

LEXINGTON :

327 W. Main St., 803-356-6294

Opened by the brother of the Mediterranean Tea Room in Shandon, the Mediterranean Café brings the same authentic and reasonably priced cuisine to Lexington. Menu includes Greek salads, tabbouleh, hummus, baba ghannouj, falafel and the usual gyros, pita wraps and kabobs. ¢-$.

Zorba’s Family Greek Restaurant greekband.com/zorbas.htm HARBISON/IRMO: 6169 St. Andrews Rd., 803-772-4617 HARBISON/IRMO: 7320 Broad River Rd., 803-749-7000

Longtime Columbia institution serving some of the city’s best Greek salads and pizzas (try the ‘Zorba’s Special’ version of each and you’ll be hooked for life).

Generous portions, family friendly atmosphere. ¢.

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Rd., 803-708-9158

Affordable Japanese restaurant offers standard entrees — chicken, steak and seafood combos served teriyaki or hibachi-style with fried rice and vegetables — plus limited sushi, ramen, chicken wings and appetizers. ¢-$.

Inakaya Watanabe facebook.com/InakayaWatanabe ST. ANDREWS/DUTCH SQUARE : 655-C St. Andrews Rd., 803-731-2538

Excellent sushi, sashimi and traditional Japanese dishes. $.

Miyabi Japanese Steakhouse and Sushi Bar HARBISON/IRMO:

442 Columbiana Drive, 407-1264

Two restaurants in one — sit under the blue, vaulted ceiling in the topnotch sushi bar or make friends around a communal teppanyaki table on the steakhouse side. Either way, you won’t feel like you’re eating sushi at the mall. Sushi can be ordered from the steakhouse side

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but not vice versa. ¢-$$.

La Fiesta WEST COLUMBIA/CAYCE :

Tokyo Grill tokyogrillcolumbia.com HARBISON/IRMO: 378-2 Columbiana Dr., 803-749-9818 LEXINGTON : 109 Old Chapin Rd., 803-356-2448 ST. ANDREWS/DUTCH SQUARE: 1316 Bush River Rd., 803-772-0988

Hibachi grill serving up quick entrees in varieties of shrimp, steak and chicken combinations. Also serves sushi, wraps, salads and soups. ¢-$.

Tsunami tsunamicompany.com HARBISON/IRMO: 1290 Bower Pkwy., 803-407-3873

1220 Charleston Hwy., 803-796-7004

A full menu of Mexican dishes.

Daily specials, happy hour MonThu from 4 to 7 p.m. Senior citizen discounts. ¢.

El Poblano CHAPIN: 2371 Dutch Fork Rd., 803-407-5784

Affordable Mexican-American favorites – plus some great big margaritas – make El Poblano a social hub for the town of Chapin. $.

El Mariachi WEST COLUMBIA/CAYCE :

1078 Sunset Blvd., 803-794-3493

Trendy, chic sushi bar and restaurant with elegant, contemporary atmosphere and ample seating areas to complement extensive sake, wine and beer selection. $.

MEXICAN 7 Mares LEXINGTON :

4360 Augusta Rd., 803-520-0067

ST. ANDREWS/DUTCH SQUARE :

Discreetly located in Seven Oaks Shopping Center, Cecilia’s dishes up traditional Mexican favorites including burritos, enchiladas, tacos, etc. What sets the place apart is the atmosphere, which belies the strip mall setting with intimate seating and flowers galore. An oldschool family favorite. $.

Plenty of authentic Mexican and Southwestern restaurant foods, from tortas to carne asada to fajitas to chimichangas to fish tacos. Full bar with margarita specials. $.

LEXINGTON : 1792 S. Lake Dr., 803-957-0840 ST. ANDREWS/DUTCH SQUARE : 7001 St. Andrews Road, 803-749-7071

2421 Bush River Rd., 803-750-8990

San Jose Mexican Restaurant HARBISON/IRMO:

1000 Marina Rd., 803-749-9484 ST. ANDREWS/DUTCH SQUARE : 498 Piney Grove Rd., 803-750-3611 Offers a vast array of combination and specialty platters. Happy Hour and lunch specials also available. ¢.

Taqueria Jalisco

Mexican-American and border region specialties, from fajitas to chilaquiles to fish tacos, plus the combination platters you’d expect.

Lots of tortas (sandwiches) if you’ve got a big lunch appetite. $

ST. ANDREWS/DUTCH SQUARE :

La Estrella

Libby’s of Lexington

WEST COLUMBIA/CAYCE :

libbysoflexington.com LEXINGTON : 116 West Main St., 803-520-4689

1921 Airport Blvd., 803-739-6520

Assorted tacos with all the classic fixins: cilantro, lime, corn tortillas and more. Tortas, too. Other items include short ribs served with queso fresco, beans and rice.

Also includes a butcher and a deli counter. ¢-$.

Based in Boston and patterned after the famous Pizzeria Uno in Chicago, the Uno Chicago Grill chain is famous for its deep-dish pizzas. You also can get thin crust as well as seafood, chicken, steak and salad platters. $.

The Pompeii Oven

Monterrey Mexican Restaurant

Real Mexico

Chapala Mexican Restaurant

Popular Australian-themed steakhouse chain featuring Blooming Onion appetizers and all manner of salads, steak and chicken dishes. $.

unos.com LEXINGTON : 5304 Sunset Blvd., 803-359-3888

Ray’s Pizzeria and Ice Cream Shoppe

HARBISON/IRMO:

6169 St. Andrews Rd., 803-772-7154

Pizzeria Uno Chicago Grill

thepompeiioven.com CHAPIN: 912 Chapin Rd., 803-445-1376

Classic Mexican-American restaurant serves lunch specials, combination platters and more, with vegetarian options available. ¢.

Cecilia’s

STEAKHOUSE

Small authentic taqueria attached to a larger grocery store features, naturally, tacos, along with homemade salsas, smoked meats and more. El Salvadoran favorites like pupusas make an appearance, too. ¢.

eatmonterreys.com HARBISON/IRMO: 114 Afton Ct., 803-749-5928 LEXINGTON : 5570 Sunset Blvd., 803-356-8314 ST. ANDREWS/DUTCH SQUARE: 2219 Broad River Rd., 803-798-9055

That’s mar-es, as in Spanish for oceans, not English for girl horses.

Serves up the oceans’ bounty, featuring Mexican favorites like red snapper Veracruz-style, lobster soup, ceviche, spicy shrimp, octopus salad and more. Also serves Mexican-American classics like fajitas and carnitas. $.

mold, Nick’s serves up baked pasta dishes, Greek sandwiches and subs, and assorted strombolis and pizzas. Try the Greek pizza with feta, tomatoes, onions and gyro meat. $.

612 St. Andrews Rd., 803-731-5546

Friendly Mexican joint bursting with flavor. ¢-$.

PIZZA

Family-owned Lexington eatery features gourmet pizzas and calzones, plus an array of sandwiches, wraps and apps, all using local meat and seafood whenever possible. ¢.

Super-authentic rustic Italian pizzas, bottomless mimosas, live music — this place has everything. $.

LEXINGTON : 5140-E Sunset Blvd., 803-951-0051

Like the name says, Ray’s serves up pizza — both a Neapolitan thin-crust version and a Sicilian thick-crust version — and ice cream. It also serves up Italian favorites like eggplant parmigiana and cannoli. ¢-$ .

Tony’s Pizzalicious tonyspizzalicious.com WEST COLUMBIA/CAYCE : 975 Knox Abbott Dr., 803-794-5469

Opened in 1967 and formerly called simply Tony’s Pizza, this joint has served generations of Lexington County residents. Offers pastas, calzones, pizza, salads and sandwiches, plus Italian-American faves like eggplant parmigiana and baked spaghetti. ¢-$.

outback.com HARBISON/IRMO:

252 Harbison Blvd.,

803-732-3771

Rioz Brazilian Steakhouse rioz.com HARBISON/IRMO:

410 Columbiana Dr.,

803-708-3151

Giant skewers stacked with meat and a massive salad bar — and you can have as much of it as you want. $$.

Texas Roadhouse texasroadhouse.com HARBISON/IRMO: 400 Columbiana Dr., 803-407-6670 NORTHEAST: 8304 Two Notch Rd., 803-788-5384

High-energy, casual Southwestthemed restaurant featuring hand-cut steaks, ribs and several made-from-scratch items such as salad dressings, bread, croutons, mashed potatoes and gravy. $.

THAI Mai Thai maithais.com WEST COLUMBIA/CAYCE :

2249 Sunset Blvd., 803-939-4795

Not just a great Thai restaurant, but also a bubble tea cafe and Asian bakery. Restaurant features Thai classics such as spring rolls, stuffed chicken wing appetizers and a host of noodle and rice dishes and entrees such as rainbow duck, whole red snapper and a host of curries.

Also offers reasonably priced lunch special entrees. $.

Thailand Restaurant

SEAFOOD

ST. ANDREWS/DUTCH SQUARE :

Catch 22

Authentic and delicious Thai food.

Serves numerous entrées, soups and salads, with choices of mild, medium or hot. $.

223 Columbia Ave., 803-345-7778 CHAPIN:

Seafood of all sorts, from shrimp and grits to sushi. Burgers and other options for the landlubbers. $.

6024 St. Andrews Rd., 803-731-7715

VIETNAMESE

Ocean View Seafood Restaurant

Golden Chopstix

oceanviewseafoodcolumbia.com ST. ANDREWS/DUTCH SQUARE : 1904 Broad River Rd., 803-772-7811 WEST COLUMBIA-CAYCE : 1000 Knox Aboott Dr., 803-791-5700

WEST COLUMBIA/CAYCE :

Expansive menu features expansive portions of all manner of fried and broiled seafood. Daily specials, platters, steaks and sandwiches round out the menu with an emphasis on freshness. Hearty, affordable lunch specials on weekdays. $.

Nick’s House of Pizza WEST COLUMBIA/CAYCE :

1082A Sunset Blvd., 803-794-9240

In the classic Greek-food-and-pizza

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goldenchopstix.us 1505 Charleston Hwy., 803-791-0206

Serves Thai and Vietnamese dishes. This quiet, tucked away restaurant is a pleasant surprise; the décor is tasteful and simple, and the service is excellent. Dishes are prepared fresh when they are ordered — even the curry. Also serves sushi. ¢.

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Liberty on the Lake

Lexington Medical Center

libertytaproom.com 1600 Marina Rd., Irmo, 803-708-1623

lexmed.com Main Campus: 2720 Sunset Blvd., West Columbia, 803-791-2000 7035 St. Andrews Rd., Irmo, 803-749-0924 811 W. Main St., Lexington, 803-358-6100 557 Columbia Ave., Chapin, 803-932-0655 338 E. Columbia Ave., Leesville, 803-604-0066 4080 Augusta Hwy., Gilbert, 803-892-1800 935 W. Second St., Swansea, 803-568-2000

Randall’s Produce 122 W Church St., Batesburg-Leesville 803-317-6500

Village Square Theatre villagesquaretheatre.com 105 Caughman Rd., Lexington, 803-359-1436

Rioz Brazilian Steakhouse

COMPUTER SALES & REPAIR

rioz.com 410 Columbiana Dr., Columbia, 803-708-3151

Wedge

HEATING/AIR CONDITIONING

wedgesc.com 1928 Taylor St., Columbia, 803-233-7000

Cassell Brothers Heating and Cooling cassellbros.com 10042 Broad River Rd., Irmo, 803-732-9669 24-hour emergency service

EDUCATION/INSTRUCTION Lexington School District 1 lexington1.net 100 Tarrar Springs Rd., Lexington, 803-821-1000

Lexington School of Music

HOME RENOVATION & ROOFING Crescent Construction crescentcarolina.com 1416 Bluff Rd., Columbia, 803-781-1900

lexingtonschoolofmusic.com 226 Barr Rd., Lexington, 803-996-0623

doctorscare.com 2836 Augusta Rd., West Columbia, 803-939-0545 977 Knox Abbott Dr., Cayce, 803-794-0476 247 Columbia Ave., Lexington, 803-359-5533 1847 South Lake Dr., Lexington, 803-356-8998 100 Jimmy Love Ln., Columbia, 803-772-5030 3240 Sunset Blvd., West Columbia, 803-796-4251

thebackyardcafe.com 940 Old Barnwell Rd, West Columbia, 803-951-0405

Café Strudel cafestrudel.com 300 State St., West Columbia, 803-794-6634

ORGANIZATIONS Central Carolina Community Foundation yourfoundation.org 2711 Middleburg Dr., Suite 213, Columbia, 803-254-5601

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Main Street Home mainstreethome.net 7740 Broad River Rd., Irmo, 803-749-7501

SPORTING GOODS Todd & Moore toddandmoore.com 620 Huger St., Columbia, 803-765-0150

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