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Jeni's Splendid Ice Cream Opens Shop in Columbia, South Carolina

1 report, 1 independent Updated Oct 23
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Jeni's Splendid Ice Cream opened its first shop in Columbia, South Carolina, on Thursday evening, October 23, 2026, with Mayor Daniel Rickenmann present. The new location features at least 20 rotating flavors. City leaders stated the opening is part of a larger effort to draw more foot traffic to the Bull Street District.

From wistv.com

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Mayor Daniel Rickenmann noted that the city had sought the company's presence for several years because Jeni's draws people and benefits other businesses. City officials view the opening as a strategy to increase local commerce and foot traffic in the area.

From wistv.com

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  • Daniel RickenmannMayor of Columbia, who attended the grand opening.
  • ColumbiaThe city where Jeni's Splendid Ice Cream opened its first shop.

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