The zoo took the lead in this week's Readers' Choice poll.
The votes are in, and Patch readers have named Riverbanks Zoo the best park in the St. Andrews and Irmo area. The zoo took 60 percent of the vote in our Readers' Choice poll, competing against six other parks. Saluda Shoals Park came in second with 40 percent of the vote. You can congratulate Riverbanks Zoo on their win in the comments secton below and leave a review on their Places page. Don't miss the Springtime at the Garden festival this weekend at the zoo's botanical garden. Next week we'll be looking for the best place to get breakfast. Have suggestions? Leave those in the comments, too!
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Riverbanks Zoo
500 Wildlife Pkwy, Columbia, SC
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Tell us where your favorite place to take an afternoon stroll is.
Whether you're going for a walk or run or taking the kids out for an afternoon, we all enjoy a day at the park. We want you to tell us, your neighbors and other Patch readers which is your favorite park in the St. Andrews and Irmo area. From the zoo to the banks of the Saulda River to the trails of Harbison State Forest, there's a park for everyone to enjoy. Here are some of the parks in St. Andrews and Irmo: Tell us which one is your favorite in the poll below. However, if there are other parks you believe belong on the list, let us know in the comments section below and we’ll add them right away. But the poll isn't the only way we'll choose the winner. Leave a comment in the section below and tell us why your favorite park is the best…
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Riverbanks Zoo
500 Wildlife Pkwy, Columbia, SC
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Voters chose Publix as their favorite place to purchase groceries.
The votes are in and Publix has been named Best Grocery Store in this week's Patch Readers' Choice contest. Publix received 41 percent of the votes. Kroger was a close second with 33 percent followed by Bi-Lo with 25 percent. Publix has three locations in the Irmo-Seven Oaks area: Feel free to leave a review of these grocery stores and other businesses in our local directory. Next week, Patch is looking for the "Best Place to Celebrate St. Patrick's Day." The voting begins at 5 a.m. on Monday.
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Publix Super Market at Columbiana Station
150 Harbison Blvd, Columbia, SC
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Publix Super Market at Kennerly Crossing
7320 Broad River Rd, Irmo, SC
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Publix Super Market at Murray Landing
2732 N Lake Dr, Columbia, SC
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Vote for your favorite place to buy groceries.
Whether you're looking for a bargain, top-notch produce, convenience, gourmet atmosphere or stellar service, we all have different ways we pick our favorite grocery stores. Now, we want you to tell us, your neighbors and other Patch readers your favorite. Whether you go on Wednesday night, Saturday morning or the dead-of-night, what is your favorite grocery store. Here are our local grocery stores: Tell us which one is your favorite in the poll below. HOWEVER, if there are other grocery stores you believe belong on the list, let us know in the comments section below and we’ll add them right away. Voting in the poll below is open until 9 a.m. Friday. Ties will be broken by whichever business has the most positive comments in the section…
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Publix Super Market at Columbiana Station
150 Harbison Blvd, Columbia, SC
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