Chris Trainor

Lexington

Retail reporter for @TheState. Columnist for the @ijindexjournal. Alum: Free Times & @PCColumbia. Charley's dad. Pizza Inn evangelist. https://t.co/DAaeKkdVZi

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Restaurant Roundup: Lexington bakery’s new lunch + Columbia BBQ event is moving

1 week ago | yahoo.com | Chris Trainor

Welcome to the Restaurant Roundup, an occasional series where we take a look at news bits and items of interest in the food and restaurant scene in Columbia and across the Midlands. This week’s entry includes the launch of a new lunch menu at a local bakery, the introduction of a new beer at a Columbia-based brewery, and a new location for a regional barbecue event. O’Hara’s Bakery Cafe, located at 121 E. Main St., launched its new lunch on Monday.
Well-known convenience store brand coming to this Lexington area. Here’s where

1 week ago | thestate.com | Chris Trainor

A popular convenience store chain is prepping a new location in Lexington County. Circle K, which has locations across the the U.S. and many stores in the Midlands, is planning a new location in the 5904 Platt Springs Road, at the corner of Platt Springs and Kyzer roads. That’s about a mile southwest of White Knoll High School. Lexington County property tax records indicate that Circle K bought the property at 5904 Platt Springs Road in December. Earlier this month Circle K Stores Inc.
Lexington County is about to get a new Chipotle. Check out the opening date

1 week ago | thestate.com | Chris Trainor

Those in the Red Bank area of Lexington are about to have a new spot to fill their burrito cravings. Chipotle Mexican Grill, a well-known chain with locations nationwide, will open a new restaurant on Wednesday, April 16 at 5456 Platt Springs Road, according to an email from the company. The new location will be near the intersection of S.
Chris Trainor: Thank you, Joan. I’m so glad you were here

1 week ago | indexjournal.com | Chris Trainor

Everyone’s life journey is, in certain ways, sort of like an elaborate stage play. At one point or another there is usually always drama or romance or intrigue. There is plenty of dialogue, humor, breakups, makeups, sadness and rejoicing. And each of our personal stage plays across this life includes a rotating cast of characters. We each have main characters — parents, spouses, siblings, the closest friends. Those are the ones who share the stage with us for huge chunks or nearly all of our journey.
Cops seek suspect in Midlands fatal hit-and-run crash that killed bicyclist

1 week ago | thestate.com | Chris Trainor

Authorities are still seeking a suspect in a hit-and-run crash that killed a Midlands bicyclist. The SC Highway Patrol said in an April 11 social media post that it is seeking information about the fatal hit-and-run that happened shortly after 3 a.m. on April 3 on U.S. 321, south of the town of North in Orangeburg County. Carey Carr, 46, of Neeses, was riding a bicycle that morning when she was struck and killed.
Teen arrested following Columbia area shooting, Richland deputies say

1 week ago | thestate.com | Chris Trainor

A teenager has been arrested following a shooting the Columbia area. Richland County Sheriff’s Department arrested Darren Archie Jr., 19, and charged him with attempted murder and possession of a weapon during a violent crime in connection with a Wednesday shooting along Bluff Road. According to a sheriff’s department release, deputies responded at about 4 p.m. Wednesday to the 6800 block of Bluff Road. When they got there, they found a victim with gunshot wounds to the lower body.
Teen arrested following Columbia-area shooting, Richland County deputies say

1 week ago | yahoo.com | Chris Trainor

A teenager has been arrested following a shooting in the Columbia area. Richland County Sheriff’s Department arrested Darren Archie Jr., 19, and charged him with attempted murder and possession of a weapon during a violent crime in connection with a Wednesday shooting along Bluff Road. According to a sheriff’s department release, deputies responded at about 4 p.m. Wednesday to the 6800 block of Bluff Road. When they got there, they found a victim with gunshot wounds to the lower body.
One of BullStreet’s oldest buildings is reborn. See the new Columbia business

1 week ago | thestate.com | Chris Trainor

In our Inside Look stories, The State's journalists take you inside places around South Carolina that you maybe haven't seen before. Read more. Story idea? [email protected]. A piece of Columbia’s history was formally reborn on a bight, crisp Wednesday afternoon at the BullStreet District. The Laundry, a new event venue, officially opened at 2046 Talley St. in the BullStreet District, right behind The Babcock apartment development.
One of BullStreet’s oldest buildings is reborn. See the new Columbia business

1 week ago | yahoo.com | Chris Trainor

In our Inside Look stories, The State's journalists take you inside places around South Carolina that you maybe haven't seen before. Read more. Story idea? [email protected]. A piece of Columbia’s history was formally reborn on a bight, crisp Wednesday afternoon at the BullStreet District. The Laundry, a new event venue, officially opened at 2046 Talley St. in the BullStreet District, right behind The Babcock apartment development.
Guthrie’s will open its first SC chicken restaurant in Lexington. Here’s when

2 weeks ago | thestate.com | Chris Trainor

Guthrie’s will open a chicken finger restaurant at 2404 Mineral Springs Road in Lexington, SC on April 22, 2025. Photo from Guthrie's Facebook A long-running chicken finger restaurant company is set to open the doors on a location in Lexington. Guthrie’s, which has numerous restaurants across the South, will have a grand opening for a new location from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. April 22 at 2404 Mineral Springs Road, according to an email from the company.