Retail

A new retail business owned by two creative sisters from Wisconsin just opened in downtown Augusta. Located at 1022 Broad St. next door to Flowers on Broad, Freshwater Design Co. celebrated with a ribbon cutting on Wednesday, Aug. 4 and a grand opening celebration on Thursday, Aug. 5. Artist Danielle Harmadi and graphic designer Brianne Martin moved into that location in February to design a variety of handcrafted leather products, including keychains, bracelets, and earrings, as well as pennants, T-shirts, hats, and coffee mugs. The sisters sell their products at

So, what will “Q” do for you with their purchase of prime property in Evans, directly next to their full-service branch? If bank leaders know, they are keeping it a secret—perhaps for competitive reasons. “We are excited about being a part of Columbia County’s current and future growth. While we don’t have plans to share at this time, we look forward to continuing to grow in that area,” said Bill Thompson, Executive Vice President. In January, Queensborough purchased the approximate 1/2 acre property and building at 4317 Washington Road, which

Endurance Fitness opened two years ago and the success of their interval training methods has led them to opening a 2nd location in Evans. (Photo courtesy Endurance Fitness Facebook Page) Cliff and Amanda Jennings have owned Endurance Fitness in North Augusta for about two years, but they will soon add a second location in Columbia County. Their goal is to open the new location at 4107 Riverwatch Parkway – the former site of The Playhouse, which closed last year in September. “It will depend on construction and getting equipment in,”

Martina’s Flowers and Gifts on Washington Road set a sales record last year, bringing in nearly $200,000 in a four-day period for Mother’s Day 2020. (Photo courtesy Martina’s Flowers and Gifts) At Martina’s Flowers and Gifts on Washington Road, COVID-19 was no match for Mother’s Day 2020. In just a four-day period from Sunday through Thursday, Martina’s brought in nearly $200,000 in sales, much to the surprise of the store’s owner, Brian McCarthy. “We were not allowing customers in the store, but it turned out to be Martina’s best Mother’s