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Monday, April 15, 2013  A company that wants to open a plant to process jellyfish for Asian seafood markets is looking for another site in Beaufort County.

Thursday, March 07, 2013  A seafood processing company wants to bring a jellyfish processing plant to Beaufort County creating as many as 250 jobs.

Monday, February 11, 2013  Thousands of people came out to City Roots on Airport Drive to take part in the city's 3rd Annual Mardi Gras Parade.

Friday, April 20, 2012  FDA says no risk from Gulf seafood amid environmental worry over sick fish at oil spill site

Thursday, March 15, 2012  They say prime examples are charging customers for the ice used to keep fish fresh, or bloating seafood, such as scallops, with compounds that make them appear bigger.

Tuesday, August 02, 2011  Local seafood buyers say no.

Tuesday, April 26, 2011  The designer of AnnieGlass Designs was in Columbia Tuesday to show off some of her one of a kind art at Non(e)such located on Devine Street.  Sales from the collection of marine inspired pieces benefit the Seafood Watch Program of the Monterey Bay Aquarium.

Saturday, November 20, 2010  Experts at an international conference in South Carolina disagree on whether it's safe to eat seafood from the Gulf of Mexico after this year's oil spill.

Monday, June 07, 2010  Some seafood inspectors working along the Gulf of Mexico are picking up a new skill to keep oil-tainted seafood from consumers.

Tuesday, May 04, 2010  It’s still too early to predict exactly how the oil spill will affect the state’s shrimp season, but it could mean more cash in the pockets of shrimpers.

Tuesday, May 04, 2010  The impact of the oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico has yet to reach the Midlands according to various restaurants and stores.  However, Palmetto Seafood Company off of Gervais Street is preparing for some rough water ahead.

Tuesday, May 04, 2010  Have you noticed a change in seafood prices as fishing in the Gulf of Mexico has shut down due to an oil spill?

Saturday, May 02, 2009  Folks in the Midlands have a chance to enjoy some cook seafood at the Fourth Annual Rosewood Crawfish Festival.

Friday, October 10, 2008  The Columbia Fire Department is investigating two arsons at a single business.