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Yahoo
2 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
6 recent restaurant closures in the Columbia area
Stories by The State journalists, with AI summarization A handful of restaurants in the Columbia area have recently closed their doors. Carolina Western Pub, a line dancing bar in the Vista neighborhood downtown, and Random Tap, a longtime bar near northeast Columbia, both shut down due to rising liquor liability insurance costs, but the owners of Random Tap are reopening it as Eatery 117 with a breakfast and lunch focus. Ratio, known for its creative Peruvian tapas, announced its last dinner service after five years in Elgin, though the chef hints at possible future projects. Alley Street Eats, a spot for Asian favorites like Taiwanese popcorn chicken and miso udon noodles, also closed after less than a year. In Forest Acres, Chubby's Burgers ended operations at one location while maintaining another, and June Mari's Deli in West Columbia paused business indefinitely following a fire. The Midlands bar has been open for nearly a decade. Now its owners are planning another restaurant concept at the facility. | Published April 1, 2025 | Read Full Story by Chris Trainor The restaurant focused on Asian street food and was located in a heavily commercial area in Columbia. | Published April 8, 2025 | Read Full Story by Chris Trainor The spot was one of two Midlands locations of the restaurant that is known for smash-style burgers. | Published April 25, 2025 | Read Full Story by Chris Trainor The owner of the Midlands restaurant noted that the decision to close soon did not come lightly. | Published May 1, 2025 | Read Full Story by Chris Trainor Following a downtown closure, few Columbia venues offer a home for the popular pastime. | Published May 28, 2025 | Read Full Story by Riley Edenbeck Three Midlands departments responded to the fire that happened early Tuesday morning. | Published May 27, 2025 | Read Full Story by Chris Trainor The summary above was drafted with the help of AI tools and edited by journalists in our News division. All stories listed were reported, written and edited by McClatchy journalists.
Yahoo
4 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
This SC pediatrician ran for Congress in 2022. Now she wants to oust Sen. Graham
Annie Andrews, a pediatrician who unsuccessfully challenged a Republican congresswoman in the 2022 election, is making another run at public office. Andrews on Thursday jumped into the race for U.S senate as she seeks the Democratic nomination in South Carolina to take on Republican incumbent U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham in the general election. In 2022, Andrews ran for Congress in the Lowcountry district that includes Charleston County and lost to U.S. Rep. Nancy Mace, a potential 2026 Republican candidate for governor, by nearly 14 points. But Andrews has remained politically active. 'I'm focused on fighting for the same things I was fighting for in 2022 because I know that South Carolinians deserve better,' Andrews said. 'I know that we deserve access to quality, affordable health care, that every child in South Carolina deserves a quality public education, that when families are juggling multiple jobs just to make ends meet there's got to be more that we can do for them.' Andrews is the founder and CEO of the Their Future PAC, which is 'The first & only PAC dedicated to putting Kids First.' She also posts videos on social media that mock and criticize Republicans. The videos allow her to show off her personality and connect with voters. 'What you see on my social media is me telling folks what I believe in, giving people a sense that someone is fighting for them, to bring some levity to this urgent moment we find ourselves in as a country, but it's also a way to meet people where they are,' Andrews said in an interview with The State. Whoever wins the Democratic nomination will face a steep uphill battle against Graham, who is the overwhelming favorite to win the Republican nomination in a reliably red state. 'The more effective you are in helping enact President Trump's agenda, the more Democrats want to take you down,' Graham Campaign Manager Mark Knoop said in a statement. 'While Dr. Andrews pushes a radical liberal agenda that is out of touch with South Carolina, Senator Graham has always stood firm for conservative values - cutting taxes, securing the border, protecting the right to life, defending the 2nd Amendment, and confirming conservative judges to protect our freedoms.' Andrews is building a campaign team that is familiar with running against Graham. Her campaign team includes veterans from Jaime Harrison's 2020 campaign, which raised $130 million in its bid to oust Graham. Joshua Karp, who served as Harrison's communications strategist, and Zack Carroll, who served as Harrison's campaign manager, both are serving as advisors on Andrews' campaign. Scott Harriford, who served as Joe Biden's campaign in South Carolina will serve as general consultant and Renee Harvey will serve as a General and Finance Consultant. 'I'm confident that, again, we will have the resources that we need to to compete and to win this election,' Andrews said. Whoever runs against Graham, who already has President Donald Trump's endorsement, in the general election will potentially be in one of the more high-profile statewide races in the 2026 elections. Graham's race in 2020 led to more than $200 million in spending and at the time set the record for the most expensive U.S. Senate race in history. Most of the money raised in the race came from out of state as polling indicated Graham, who is a high-profile senator across the country, would be in trouble. Graham won by 10 points over Harrison. 'That was at the height of the COVID pandemic, and that really impacted their ability to have any sort of a ground game. And you can't win an election in South Carolina if you can't knock on doors,' Andrews said. In this election, Trump won't be on the ballot and the party that controls the White House generally sees losses during midterm elections. Without a pandemic limiting how people campaign, a charismatic candidate could help energize base Democratic voters and help down ballot candidates to help flip state House seats, all of which are up for election in 2026. 'I absolutely believe that by running the campaign that I know that I will run it will energize Democrats across the state, which will certainly have benefits down ballot,' Andrews said. Andrews works part time as a pediatrician in Children's National Hospital in Washington, D.C., but lives in Charleston. So far Democrats Kyle Freeman, of Columbia, and Catherine Bruce Fleming, have filed with the FEC, but to raise money for a campaign. Upstate businessman and engineer Lee Johnson also has announced a campaign for the U.S. Senate. Johnson also has built a campaign apparatus, which includes operative Jacob Gamble working as communications director.
The Hindu
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Hindu
Actor, poet, and legal luminary are among those set to represent T.N. in Rajya Sabha
An actor-turned politician, a legal luminary, a littérateur, and a senior party functionary are set to represent Tamil Nadu in the Rajya Sabha, as DMK and its ally Makkal Needhi Maiam (MNM) announced their candidates on Wednesday for the biennial elections. Actor Kamal Haasan, a recipient of the Padma Shri, the Padma Bhushan, and the Order of Arts and Letters (Chevalier), among others, would need no introduction in the Upper House. The founder of MNM, an ally in the DMK-led alliance, is conversant in multiple south Indian languages. Rajya Sabha MP and former Advocate-General P. Wilson is among the prominent legal luminaries from the State. His role in getting a historic judgment for the Tamil Nadu government in The State of Tamil Nadu Vs. The Governor of Tamil Nadu case was the latest feather in his cap and underlined his legal prowess. During his previous tenure in the Rajya Sabha, Mr. Wilson was among those who moved several private Bills. Announcing her entry into the world of books with her debut Irandam Jaamankalin Kathai in 2004, A. Rokkaiah Malik alias Kavignar Salma has been challenging orthodoxy around gender and sexuality through her writings. A senior functionary in the DMK's women wing, Ms. Salma will be another Tamil voice in the Rajya Sabha hailing from Tiruchi region after her party colleague and MP Tiruchi Siva. DMK's Salem East district secretary S.R. Sivalingam is among the three district secretaries in Salem district, the native district of AIADMK general secretary and former Chief Minister Edappadi K. Palaniswami. The other two district secretaries of Salem — T.M. Selvaganapathy and R. Rajendran — are Lok Sabha MP and State Minister respectively.
Yahoo
20-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
What Happened to Misti and Jim Raman From ‘The Amazing Race' Season 25? A Look Back at Their Story
The Amazing Race season 25 runners-up Jim Raman and Misti Raman proved that they were one of the most dominant teams in their season by frequently reaching the mat in first place and running in the front of the pack throughout the race. The couple's competitive nature provided endless entertainment for viewers and made them a fan favorite team. Unfortunately, a few years after their season aired, Jim suddenly and tragically died at 42 years old. In Touch takes a look back Jim and Misti's journey on The Amazing Race, what happened to Jim and where Misti is today. Jim and Misti, a pair of married dentists from Columbia, South Carolina, appeared on season 25, which aired on CBS in 2014. They made series history as the first-ever team to win the Save, which gave them immunity from elimination until the ninth leg. However, they never needed to use it. The team came in first place in five legs, and the only time they were at risk of elimination in last place was a non-elimination leg. The rest of the time, Misti and Jim mostly stayed in second or third place. Despite their strengths, Jim sometimes displayed overconfidence and a cocky attitude, which led him and Misti to develop a rivalry with Kym Perfetto and Allison C. "Alli" Forsythe. Misti and Jim also struggled with detail-oriented tasks, which caused them to fall behind Amy DeJong and Maya Warren in the finale and finish in second place. Misti, who shared two kids with Jim, told The State that the race strengthened their relationship after 15 years of marriage. 'Being together, basically sequestered from the rest of the world and only having each other to talk to day in and day out, it brought us back to where we began and reminded us why we fell in love and why we are together,' she said. 'What it showed us is all the reasons why we picked each other as partners in the beginning and why we picked each other as partners to race with.' On March 12, 2019, Jim was found dead at 42 years old in his South Carolina home after emergency responders were called to the residence early that morning and discovered his body, a spokesman for the Lexington County Sheriff's Department confirmed at the time. 'Nothing suspicious or criminal is involved with the case you are referencing and out of compassion and respect for family, my office will not comment on it,' Lexington County Coroner Margaret Fisher said in a statement obtained by WIS News 10. Jim's cause of death was never revealed. Irmo Smiles, the dental office where Jim worked with Misti, shared a statement on his death. 'Irmo Smiles has suffered a tragic loss this week. It is with deep sadness that we share the news of the passing of Dr. Jim Raman,' the statement read. 'As our staff and the family prepare for Dr. Raman's celebration of life, please join us in praying for peace and comfort during this difficult time. We will be working to reschedule Dr. Misti Raman's patients and we apologize for any inconvenience this may cause you. Your patience is greatly appreciated as we give Dr. Misti Raman time to grieve the loss of her loving husband.' Additionally, The Amazing Race's Facebook page posted a tribute to Jim. 'We are shocked and deeply saddened to hear of Jim's passing. He was a wonderful and very kind person. THE AMAZING RACE family has suffered a huge loss,' the post read. 'Our thoughts and prayers are with his wife, Misti, and his entire family.' – Bertram van Munster and Elise Doganieri, co-creators and executive producers of THE AMAZING RACE.' After Jim's death, Misti moved on with a man named Ryan Crist, according to her Facebook page. They have since gotten engaged. She currently lives in Irmo, South Carolina, and frequently posts life updates on her page.
Miami Herald
06-05-2025
- Miami Herald
65-year-old fights back with hammer as 3 dogs kill her in backyard, TX cops say
National 65-year-old fights back with hammer as 3 dogs kill her in backyard, TX cops say The owner of the dogs, 38-year-old Marshall Garrett, is facing three felony counts in the death of his neighbor, Texas officials say. Getty Images/iStockphoto A Texas man was warned his dogs were loose, and then they killed his 65-year-old neighbor in her backyard, police say. Marshall Garrett, 38, is facing charges in the death of Harriette Phillips, who investigators say was fatally mauled at her Houston home by three Staffordshire mix dogs belonging to Garrett, according to court records filed April 9 in Harris County. Phillips was 65 years old, news outlets reported. The owner called police after seeing her on the back porch of her home, covered in blood. Police said the dogs — named Boosie, Cleo and Sophie — broke through a fence and entered Phillips' yard on March 23, records show. The dogs had caused trouble before, and a neighbor texted Garrett at 10:20 a.m. on the day of the attack to warn him his dogs escaped, police said. Not only were the dogs running free in Phillips' yard, they were now trying to dig out of her yard and into the neighbor's, the text read. 'Morning, Marshall, I noticed your dogs are starting to go to our neighbor's backyard, and now, they are digging holes on my side of the fence,' the neighbor said. Garrett responded, saying, 'Oh lord, I'm about to get it resolved.' But about eight hours later, at 5:45 p.m., Phillips was attacked, police said. In video obtained by investigators, she can be seen stepping out from the back door of her home and looking around, as if 'scanning her backyard looking for something,' records said. With a hammer in hand, Phillips walked over to the section of fence where the dogs had gotten through earlier in the day, police said. She caught the attention of the dogs and they darted through the gap, video showed. She's seen 'moving fast' toward her house, but the dogs are faster. Phillips is heard screaming 'help, help' as the three dogs start biting her, and she fights back with the hammer, taking swings at them before she falls to the ground and the dogs continue fatally attacking her, police said. Garrett discovered what happened and called 911, police said. The dogs were euthanized. He's facing three counts of attack by dog resulting in death, according to court records. Garrett is also accused of an unrelated killing in October, in which officials say he fatally punched a man 'who was at least 65 years of age' in the back of the head. MW Mitchell Willetts The State Go to X Go to Facebook Email this person Mitchell Willetts is a real-time news reporter covering the central U.S. for McClatchy. He is a University of Oklahoma graduate and outdoors enthusiast living in Texas.
