After 50 years, The Paint Store in Columbus has officially closed.
Owner David Richardson confirmed the store’s closure at 418 Main St. Richardson’s parents first opened the store in July 1974 on Highway 45. He moved the store to Main Street in 2008 but decided it was time to close shop late last year.
“I had a job opportunity present itself and I took it,” Richardson said in a text message. “It was nice to be able to close on my terms.”
Richardson still has his former client’s paint colors and said customers who have his number can text him and he will give them the names.
“I’m thankful and feel blessed to have been in business for so many years,” he said. “I had some loyal customers and made a lot of great friends.”
Good news, a new restaurant just opened in town.
Taqueria y Botanas El Tepeyac, 2118 Hwy. 45 N. Suite 5, opened across the street from Baskin Robbins this month.
Taqueria serves breakfast from 6 to 9 a.m. Monday through Friday, lunch and dinner 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Sundays.
The owner Mario Morones opened the restaurant with his family and serves various dishes including huevos con chorizo, chilaquiles rojos o verdes, quesadillas, gorditas, seafood options and more.
“We invite everyone to try our authentic Mexican food made like at home,” Morones said. “…Thank you for all giving us the opportunity to give you good service and good taste.”
We’re in the early stages, but it looks like Columbus is getting a Scooter’s Coffee some time in the future. Scooter’s Coffee, a Midwest drive-thru coffee franchise, announced plans to open an additional 12 coffee kiosks, including one in Columbus. The company first opened in 1998 by Dan and Linda Eckles in Bellevue, Nebraska. Scooter’s Coffee is a drive-thru only model ranging from kiosks 664 to 1000 square feet. With these new stores, Scooters will have more than 800 locations throughout 30 states.
“At Scooter’s Coffee, we’re not just selling coffee; we’re creating communities,” said Tim Arpin, Scooter’s chief growth officer in a press release. “These 12 new locations across six states represent our commitment to spreading the joy and connection that a great cup of coffee can bring.”
According to the company’s press release, Vikaskumar and Pragneshkumar Patel will be opening the Columbus location. I could not reach the owners by press time on Wednesday.
A couple of weeks ago we discussed the Starkville and Columbus Bargain Hunt locations closing next month. Hilco Consumer, manager of Bargain Hunt’s going-out-of-business sale, announced all Bargain Hunt stores have started its going-out-of-business sales.
See y’all next week.
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