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Hollywood Feed recently announced the opening date for its newest location in South Carolina. The healthy and holistic pet food and supply retailer will open its new freestanding location on August 1 at 4345 Fort Jackson Boulevard in Columbia, South Carolina.

The new, 5,500-square-foot location will feature two self-wash dog stations in addition to ample retail space for shoppers and their pets to explore.

The retailer already has a large presence in South Carolina with stores in Aiken, Charleston, Indian Land, Lexington, Mount Pleasant, Simpsonville and Summerville.

As with its existing stores, the new location in Columbia, SC will feature free Curbside Pickup as well as Same Day Delivery, free for orders over $59.

With more than 175 locations across 19 states, Hollywood Feed provides an assortment of American-made pet foods, regionally sourced treats, and other pet products that all meet Hollywood Feed’s high standards for use and consumption by its customers’ beloved pets.

“As Hollywood Feed continues to grow, we’re intentional about expanding into communities that value exceptional service and the well-being of their pets,” says Shawn McGhee, Hollywood Feed president. “Columbia is a vibrant, growing market, and we’re excited to bring our unique approach to pet care, our premium products, and our highly trained team members together to serve the Columbia for many years to come.”

Hollywood Feed has more than 1,400 Feed Team members in its ‘pack’ of employees and is both a retailer and an employer of choice. In fact, Hollywood Feed has regularly been featured by Top Workplaces and Best Places to Work; and has been named to Newsweek’s list of America’s Best Retailers (ranking No. 1 in the pet care category); and to Newsweek’s list of America’s Best Customer Service.

In addition to natural and holistic pet food and treat offerings, Hollywood Feed proudly features its own line of Georgia Smoked, Hollywood Feed Select Treats and Mississippi Made items including pet beds, collars, leashes and more. Hollywood Feed locations are open 7 days a week all year, except for Thanksgiving, Christmas and Easter.

Hollywood Feed serves pets, their owners, caretakers and communities in more than 175 stores across 19 states. Consistently ranking atop consumer choice awards in the markets it serves, Hollywood Feed has been named to Newsweek’s list of America’s Best Retailers (ranking #1 in the pet care category), Newsweek’s list of America’s Best Customer Service, Pet Business’ list of Top 25 Retailers in North America, USA Today’s list of 10 Best Pet Stores and Pet Age’s Retailer Excellence Awards, in addition to being named Best Pet Store by The Memphis Flyer, Best of Dallas, Best of North Atlanta, and Best of Asheville, to name a few.

HOLLYWOOD, S.C. (WCBD) – The Town of Hollywood is responding to concerns about a proposed bond connected to a legal settlement after more than 800 residents signed a petition opposing the measure.

Town leaders held a special meeting Monday evening to address the petition and provide an update on the town’s obligations under a settlement agreement stemming from a lawsuit filed by the Pederson family.

According to the town, the dispute dates back to a 2010 agreement in which the Pederson family donated nine acres of land for the construction of the current town hall and library. In exchange, the town agreed to allocate 375 sewer taps for future development on the remainder of the family’s property.

The issue remained unresolved for years until a new mayor was elected in 2019, and the Pederson family was unable to come to an agreement with the town on their taps.

After town officials determined they could not secure enough sewer taps to meet the terms of the agreement, the matter ended up in court. The Pederson family sued the town in 2018.

After Mayor Chardale Murray was elected in 2023, the town reviewed the matter and determined it was not able to get enough sewer taps to satisfy the agreement.

Earlier this year, Town Council unanimously approved a settlement agreement that requires the town to purchase 167 acres of Pederson family property for $2.9 million.

To fund the purchase, the town sought financing through a $3 million loan. Town officials said South Carolina law requires a general obligation bond as security for debt of that size.

In a statement, the town said the bond serves as a guarantee to the lending institution and would only affect taxpayers if Hollywood was unable to make its debt payments and defaulted on the loan.

“The town reiterates securing the bond does not automatically increase property taxes,” officials said.

Town leaders also pushed back on what they described as misinformation circulating in the community regarding the financial impact of the bond.

According to the statement, some residents were told property taxes would increase by $200 if the bond were approved. Town officials called that claim “misleading” and “false.” The town also said some signatures on the petition did not meet residency requirements and that several residents have since withdrawn their objections.

The settlement timeline has since become more complicated. The town said the deadline to complete the agreement has passed, and the case was scheduled to return to trial after exceeding a 60-day extension granted in April 2026.

Officials said a continuance has been requested and that the town has been advised an amended complaint could increase Hollywood’s potential liability and possibly void the settlement agreement altogether.

The Town of Hollywood said it will continue updating residents as the legal matter moves forward.