Have you ever noticed how hard it is to get rid of junk? For most folks, junk is a collection of unwanted items and appliances just begging to be thrown out. But for whatever reason - work obligations, busy schedules, over-worked brains, or plain old procrastination - we're woefully content to let the junk sit. If you're sick and tired of all the old, junky items in your home and want more room to live and play, you need junk removal in Columbia, SC, today.
At Labor Bros, we mix the most comprehensive junk removal in town with the highest quality general labor services available. That makes Labor Bros your one-stop shop for all your junk hauling and labor needs, from house cleaning to power washing and just about everything in between. Our customers choose Labor Bros because we prioritize friendly, helpful customer service and good old-fashioned hard work. We take pride in our work, and you see evidence of that with each of our Labor Bros, who are anxious to work hard for you, no matter the size of the project. We're very proud of the fact that we're locally owned and operated. We know the local roads, grew up in these parts, and know the people. As such, we offer fair and competitive pricing for all our customers, whether they're new or returning.
Our goal is to make your life easy, so you can focus on the most important aspects of life while we handle the hard stuff. We understand that your life is busy, and you probably don't have the time or energy to haul away old junk or climb up on a ladder to trim your trees. Why risk a trip to the emergency room when you can call the Labor Bros to handle the heavy lifting? At the end of the day, we do the jobs that you can't or just don't want to do - and that makes us happy. Just click or call and consider it done!
Our fully trained Labor Bros have extensive experience, unmatched work ethic, and crazy cardio. This combo lets them tackle a wide variety of junk removal and labor service projects, including:
On average, the typical American creates more than four pounds of waste every day. That figure doesn't include the items in your home that need to be hauled away but remain for whatever reason. The reality is most South Carolina residents have tons of junk lying around that they don't need. Unfortunately, most of us don't have the time or patience to get rid of these items in an efficient, eco-friendly way. That's where Labor Bros junk removal swoops in to save the day.
If you have never used or even heard of junk removal, don't sweat it - we've got you covered. Junk removal is an on-call service that removes all of the old trash and junk from your home or business. It works like this:
You give our office a call or use our online contact form to set up an appointment. You let us know how much junk we'll be hauling in our junk removal trucks. You then choose a time and date for an appointment, and the Labor Bros will be there on time, ready to work.
Once you give us the green light, our team will get to work hauling all your old debris and junk items from your home or office. It's that simple!
We'll come to your location to get the full scope of the job we're completing for you. Once we do, you get a no-obligation, affordable quote.
Here at Labor Bros, we've hauled away an incredible amount of junk since we opened our doors. Whether it's the hundreds of unsightly, heavy mattresses or old, unusable TVs, our crew has hauled some serious junk over the years. For each truckload of junk that we remove from a home or business, we work hard to donate applicable items and recycle others, to give back to the community and keep it clean.
When it comes to junk removal in Columbia, SC, here are some of the most common items we remove:
Even the best mattresses will need to be replaced with enough time. Over the years, your mattress will begin to break down, causing you more pain than pleasure when your head hits the pillow. When your quality of sleep is affected, so too is your day-to-day life and wellbeing. To make matters worse, your old mattress is a haven for dead skin cells, hair, and even bugs. When it gets to this point, it's time to get rid of your mattress. Unfortunately, that can be easier said than done, especially if you're working 40 hours a week and must balance a family too. Luckily, the Labor Bros can remove your old mattress quicker than it takes you to snooze on a Sunday afternoon.
Labor Bros Pro Tip: Mattress parts like steel springs, wooden frames, and coils can often be donated or recycled. Our team is happy to handle this part of the junk removal process, so you don't have to!
If you plan on upgrading your kitchen, chances are you will need to update your old fridge too. Refrigerators are notorious for being big, clunky, hazardous appliances to remove. Most folks don't want to deal with the lengthy process of removing the appliance and disposing of it safely. That's where the Labor Bros come in! Whether you have a regular-sized fridge at your home or several large chest freezers at your business, the Labor Bros are here to haul them away today.
Labor Bros Pro Tip: Remember, many refrigerators and freezers have harmful chemicals that need to be disposed of properly. The Labor Bros always take these hazards into account, so you don't risk your health. Once these materials have been dealt with, our junk removal experts will either donate your unwanted fridge or haul it to the appropriate recycling facility.
With new technology and features debuting every other day, it's no surprise that we haul away old TVs every day. Whether you're moving to a new home or just want a new TV, we can remove your old flat screen quickly and safely. Our customers choose the Labor Bros for their TV removal not just because we're fast and effective, but because many modern TVs contain hazardous materials. Once our team removes your old TV from your home or business, we'll make sure your TV is disposed of in an eco-friendly manner.
In addition to our junk removal services, Labor Bros also offers the highest quality general labor services in South Carolina. In today's fast-paced world, many home and business owners don't have the time or staff to handle labor-intensive jobs like garage cleanouts and yard debris removal. There's no need to call in a favor with your best friend or father-in-law. Contact the Labor Bros for fast, efficient service for any of your general labor projects. We save you time, money, and the possibility of injuring yourself or your friends.
If you own a home, you probably know how frustrating it can be to keep up with odd jobs around the house. Sometimes, you need a little more than a helping hand - you need a team of experienced professionals to get the job done right. And that, in a nutshell, is why we founded Labor Bros - to give good people like you the chance to keep their homes looking great, inside and out. Here are just a few of the most common general labor jobs we complete for homeowners in South Carolina:
If you're anything like us, your garage space doubles as a storage unit. Over time, the items you store in your garage can pile up. Often, these items go unused for years, essentially becoming junk right before your eyes. At some point, you will need all that junk and debris cleaned out. When you want it done right, it's time to call the Labor Bros. Our team will not only remove the junk from your garage - we'll clean your garage afterward, so it looks and feels like it was brand new.
Cleaning up your yard debris can be a real pain in the butt. You need the right clothes to protect your legs and arms, gloves for your hands, possibly a back brace, and a lot of patience. After you're done, you're bound to need a shower and a long break. With all that in mind, it's no wonder why so many South Carolina residents call the Labor Bros for yard debris removal! Our general labor techs have cleaned up dozens if not hundreds of yards, and they can help you too. We make yard debris cleanup easy by taking everything: limbs, leaves, grass clippings, wood chips, and more. Simply click or call, and we'll haul it all!
If you just bought a new couch or desk but don't have the time to set it up yourself, call the Labor Bros for a fast solution. Whether you're moving into a new home and you need help mounting your TV, or you need a large piece of furniture assembled, we can do it all.
At Labor Bros, we don't just serve homeowners - we offer general labor and junk removal services for businesses too. All businesses generate junk in some form or fashion. Typically, entrepreneurs don't have the time to handle junk removal and odd jobs like window washing on their own. That's why business owners in South Carolina trust the Labor Bros - because we make their lives easier and more productive, at a reasonable rate. If you're sick of making complicated arrangements that don't fit your business needs, it's time to call our office. We can help with just about any general labor services you need, from removing old office furniture to transporting new equipment to your job site.
Here are some of our general labor specialties for local business owners:
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At the Labor Bros, we do junk removal a little differently than our competition. We strive to provide the very best residential and commercial junk removal in Columbia, SC. To achieve that goal, we prioritize customer service, meaning our clients come first before anything. We know it can be hard to trust junk removal companies, which is why we offer transparent services and pricing. No small print. No sneaky fees. Just hard work at a cost-conscious rate.
As professionals, we treat your home or business like it was our own. Our Labor Bros will work as long as it takes to get the job done while respecting your space. At the same time, we're not your cable TV technician, so we won't be moping around your house all day. We'll show up on time and get the job done effectively, so you can get back to living life.
When you book an appointment for junk removal, you can feel good knowing we'll recycle as much of your used junk as possible - because Mother Earth needs a helping hand too. If you're looking for a hassle-free junk removal experience with fair, upfront pricing, look no further than the Labor Bros.
815-931-3993COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) - Five people were arrested and charged as part of an ongoing human trafficking investigation that crossed state lines, State Law Enforcement Division announced Thursday.Four of the people charged are from South Carolina and one suspect is from North Carolina.The sex acts took place at the HomeTowne Studios and Suites Columbiana on 350 Columbiana Drive, according to SLED arrest warrants.According to arrest warrants, Rebecca Melanie Perry, 29, from Fayetteville, recruited harbored, isolated and transp...
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) - Five people were arrested and charged as part of an ongoing human trafficking investigation that crossed state lines, State Law Enforcement Division announced Thursday.
Four of the people charged are from South Carolina and one suspect is from North Carolina.
The sex acts took place at the HomeTowne Studios and Suites Columbiana on 350 Columbiana Drive, according to SLED arrest warrants.
According to arrest warrants, Rebecca Melanie Perry, 29, from Fayetteville, recruited harbored, isolated and transported a victim under the age of 18 for the purposes of sex trafficking.
At first, Perry began the sex trafficking at the Super 8 Motel located on Washington Road in Augusta. Then she brought the victim to the hotel in Columbia, the warrants allege.
Perry was charged on Dec. 7 with trafficking a victim under 18 years old (first offense).
Warrants allege Antonio Marquis Nicholson, 32, of West Columbia, Terrell Counts, 32, of Columbia, and Monesha Tatayana Lapri Gary, 24, of Laurens, recruited victims under the age of 18 for the purpose of performing sex acts for compensation.
The sex acts took place at the same hotel on 350 Columbiana Drive, the warrants say.
Nicholson and Gary were each charged with four counts of trafficking in a victim under 18 years old (first offense).
Counts, who was charged on May 24, was charged with one count of trafficking a victim under 18 years old (first offense).
Jared Pease, 56, from Darlington, is accused in SLED warrants of aiding, abetting or conspiring with another person to advertise commercial sex acts involving three minors minor for compensation.
He was charged on Nov. 9 with three counts of trafficking victims under 18 years old (first offense).
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We are, perhaps more than ever, fascinated by holiday lights.For some, it’s a tradition at home. Maybe it’s the contrast of cold, blustery December nights and the warm, colorful glow of hundreds, if not thousands, of illuminated bulbs. Or maybe we’ve just all seen “National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation” one too many times.Either way, a short drive through any number of residential neighborhoods in ...
We are, perhaps more than ever, fascinated by holiday lights.
For some, it’s a tradition at home. Maybe it’s the contrast of cold, blustery December nights and the warm, colorful glow of hundreds, if not thousands, of illuminated bulbs. Or maybe we’ve just all seen “National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation” one too many times.
Either way, a short drive through any number of residential neighborhoods in the Midlands shows that many of us are enamored with lights during the Yuletide.
But it’s not just the residential displays that dot the local landscape. In recent years there has been an increasing number of organized, professional-grade holiday light events at venues across the Midlands. Some, like the Holiday Lights on the River at Saluda Shoals in the Irmo area, have been around for quite some time. Others, such as the Making Spirits Bright pop-up at Williams-Brice Stadium, are new on the scene.
Here’s a look at some of the top holiday lights destinations on tap for this season in the Midlands.
Wednesday, Dec. 6, 5:30-9 p.m.
Thursday, Dec. 7, 5:30-10:30 p.m.
Friday, Dec. 8, 5:30-10:30 p.m. (sold out)
1125 George Rogers Blvd., Columbia
Even though the University of South Carolina’s football season is over, there’s still a reason for folks to gather at Williams-Brice Stadium. Making Spirits Bright, which the university bills as a “holiday pop-up experience,” is set to make its debut. The event will feature, according to gamecocksonline.com, holiday-themed stadium light shows every 45 minutes throughout the night, access to various photo booth stations, and ornament decorating opportunities for kids. Guests can also purchase drinks from a full bar.
Tickets are $10 and can be purchased through gamecocksonline.com. Dec. 8 is already sold out.
Now through Dec. 31, 6-10 p.m.
6071 St. Andrews Road, Irmo.
The Holiday Lights on the River drive-thru holiday lights extravaganza hosted by the Irmo Chapin Recreation Commission is a longstanding Christmas hallmark of the region. It features nearly 3 miles of lights and animated displays (Santa Claus dunking a basketball and aliens beaming up a bundle of presents are a couple favorites) that wind through the park. There also are a number of activities for kids and families, including a laser light show in the park’s wetlands trail, a hayride through lights and a chance to write letters to Santa.
Admission is $25 per car; $50 per 12-to-15-passenger van, trucks with trailer or limo; and $75 per bus with 16 passengers or more.
Now through Dec. 31, check firefliesholidaylights.com for a full calendar and times,
640 Freed St., Columbia.
Segra Park, home of the Columbia Fireflies minor league baseball team, is one of Columbia’s most popular summertime destinations. Now it has also become a go-to spot in the Christmas season, as well, as it lights up the BullStreet District with Fireflies Holiday Lights. The baseball park is festooned with more than a million LED Christmas lights, and the nightly event features vendors, visits with Santa Claus and a host of concessions for sale. The Fireflies’ slogan has long been “Let’s Glow,” and that takes on a whole new meaning with the holiday lights event.
Admission is $10 in November and will be $12 in December.
Dec. 8-24
Closed on Mondays; 6-9 p.m. Sunday-Thursday; 6-10 p.m. Friday-Saturday
1200 Rosewood Drive, Columbia.
The sparkling lights from the annual South Carolina State Fair aren’t the only illuminations that festoon the fairgrounds. December will bring the fifth annual Carolina Lights at the fairgrounds. The drive-thru event will include more than 100 individual LED light displays, with some returning favorites and some new displays for 2023. There also will be cookies and milk for sale each night, at about the halfway point of the drive-thru event.
Admission is $20 for cars, $35 for mini-buses (9-25 passengers) and $70 for vehicles with more than 25 passengers. You can get car passes for $15 if you purchase them by Dec. 7 at scstatefair.org/carolina-lights/.
Select nights through Jan. 14. Visit riverbanks.org/events/wild-lights for a full calendar. 5-9 p.m.
500 Wildlife Parkway, Columbia.
For more than three decades, residents have enjoyed a holiday lights display at Riverbanks Zoo. Now, in 2023, the zoo has debuted a fresh take on the event, dubbed Wild Lights. The event features colorful, festive displays and exhibits, and the zoo touts a greater inspiration from nature in the new event. A news release from the zoo says guests can explore “nearly 60 larger-than-life, handcrafted lanterns throughout the zoo, from pollinators and plants to endangered (and even extinct) animals.” Santa is appearing at the zoo for the event through Dec. 23, and there are various interactive and photo opportunities
Ticket prices start at $14.99 and vary depending on depending on date. Visit riverbanks.org/events/wild-lights for more detailed ticket pricing information.
Chris Trainor is a retail reporter for The State and has been working for newspapers in South Carolina for more than 19 years, including previous stops at the (Greenwood) Index-Journal and the (Columbia) Free Times. He is the winner of numerous South Carolina Press Association awards, including honors in column writing, government beat reporting, profile writing, food writing, election coverage, social media and more.
With ongoing negotiations between the Prisma Health system and United Healthcare, patients are scrambling to get the coverage they need by the new year.SUMTER, S.C. — An ongoing negotiation between a South Carolina hospital system and a large insurance company is creating headaches and fear for some in South Carolina.The past month has been full of stress and phone calls for Helena Sattele. She's a Sumter resident who received healthcare via a Medicare Advantage plan with ...
With ongoing negotiations between the Prisma Health system and United Healthcare, patients are scrambling to get the coverage they need by the new year.
SUMTER, S.C. — An ongoing negotiation between a South Carolina hospital system and a large insurance company is creating headaches and fear for some in South Carolina.
The past month has been full of stress and phone calls for Helena Sattele. She's a Sumter resident who received healthcare via a Medicare Advantage plan with United Healthcare. She said that in November, she received a letter from her hospital, Prisma Tuomey Hospital, that on Jan. 1, her insurance plan would no longer be accepted at that location.
"It concerned me. I had signed up a lot of friends, at least fifteen people, and their husbands for this plan when it originally came out; it's a great plan," she said.
According to United Healthcare, it is in the middle of months-long negotiations with Prisma Health. Since an agreement hasn't been made yet, Medicare Advantage plans, like Helena's, won't be available once the new year starts.
The agency said in a statement,
"We delivered a new proposal to Prisma on Dec. 5 that included significant compromises. Prisma responded nine days later with a proposal that actually moved our organizations farther apart in the negotiation. Prisma continues to demand a more than 20% price hike for our commercial plans that would take effect over the next 12 months, which is not affordable or sustainable for South Carolinians and employers. Prisma's actions indicate it seems intent to go out of network given its repeated demands for outlandish rate increases throughout our negotiation. We remain open to continued discussions should Prisma provide a realistic proposal."
Sattele said she's worried because Tuomey is the closest the hospital for her and her family, and other non-Prisma facilities are too far.
"I would have to either go to Columbia, which is actually closer than Florence. I've timed it; it's like 35 minutes up the road to Columbia and almost 50 minutes to get to Florence," she said.
Chris Johnson with Lourie Life and Health, an independent insurance agency, said people in this situation have solutions. Friday is the last day of open enrollment for healthcare, but Medicare Advantage customers also have some extra time to change.
"There is another window that begins in January. It's called the Medicare Advantage open enrollment period. So, for those people who have a Medicare Advantage plan, they have one opportunity during the months in January, February, March, to change to a different plan," he said.
United Healthcare said new members in the middle of treatment with a Prisma Health provider or those with a serious acute or chronic condition may be eligible for continuity of care; that includes women who are pregnant (second or third trimester) through six weeks post-delivery. And patients with newly diagnosed or relapsed cancer or those currently in active cancer treatment.
Sattele said she's holding onto hope a resolution can be reached for her health.
"I'm hoping they'll settle before the first of the year and we can keep the policies that we have enforced now. It'll be easier for everybody," she said.
Listen to this articleSustain SC has launched the Roadmap to Sustain SC, which identifies seven key accelerators that will move South Carolina forward as a sustainable state ensuring economic prosperity and protection of the state’s quality of life.The plan was unveiled during Sustain SC’s recent second annual Sustainability Symposium in Columbia, according to a Sustain SC news release.“This is a big moment for our organization, which has dedicated an entire year to developing the Roadmap to Sustain SC,...
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Sustain SC has launched the Roadmap to Sustain SC, which identifies seven key accelerators that will move South Carolina forward as a sustainable state ensuring economic prosperity and protection of the state’s quality of life.
The plan was unveiled during Sustain SC’s recent second annual Sustainability Symposium in Columbia, according to a Sustain SC news release.
“This is a big moment for our organization, which has dedicated an entire year to developing the Roadmap to Sustain SC,” said Ethel Bunch, founder and CEO of Sustain SC, in the release. “This was a passion project and enhances Sustain SC’s mission of connecting the sustainability goals of business in South Carolina with local solutions for the benefit of our economy, environment, and people. We are proud to serve as a model for other states who work toward similar goals.”
The Roadmap undertaking began after South Carolina ranked 37th out of 50 states in a 2021 U.S. Sustainable Development Report released by the Sustainable Development Solutions Network, the release stated. As a result, Sustain SC partnered with Ernst and Young (EY) to assess how South Carolina could improve its low position on the list and be competitive with neighboring states. Through comprehensive research and analysis, researchers mapped out a plan for future sustainable development reflective of the unique commerce and conservation needs of the state, The Roadmap to Sustain SC.
The Roadmap initiatives include the following, the release stated:
“South Carolina recognizes the growing importance modern businesses place upon achieving sustainability goals, and S.C. Commerce is dedicated to working alongside industry partners, like Sustain SC, to provide the support necessary to make those achievements a reality,” said Harry M. Lightsey III, secretary of the South Carolina Department of Commerce, said in the release. “The Roadmap to Sustain SC will help set apart South Carolina’s commitment to our business community.”
For the South Carolina Office of Resilience, which established a formal partnership with Sustain SC this year, the Roadmap to Sustain SC will support SCOR on a number of initiatives.
“Resiliency and nature-based solutions are the key to moving South Carolina forward,” said Ben Duncan, executive director of the South Carolina Office of Resilience. “These focus areas will help our organization develop strategies to minimize the impact of disasters on the communities and citizens of South Carolina.”
A brewery that has been a popular destination in Columbia for the last decade has announced it plans to close.River Rat Brewery, located at 1231 Shop Road, announced Tuesday night on its social media channels that it plans to close its doors. Its last day open to the public will be Dec...
A brewery that has been a popular destination in Columbia for the last decade has announced it plans to close.
River Rat Brewery, located at 1231 Shop Road, announced Tuesday night on its social media channels that it plans to close its doors. Its last day open to the public will be Dec. 30.
“We want to thank all of our wonderful customers and employees for supporting us over these past 10+ years,” River Rat posted. “Memories that will always be close to our heart! RRB grew organically over these last 10 years and what a pleasure it was to serve the great community of Columbia and beyond.”
River Rat was one of the first handful of Columbia-based craft breweries to hit the local scene about a decade ago. Two other breweries that, like River Rat, were located near Williams-Brice Stadium also closed in recent years: Conquest Brewing, which was located on Stadium Road, closed in 2019, and Swamp Cabbage Brewing on Brookwood Drive closed in 2022
River Rat didn’t offer a reason for its closing in its Tuesday social media posts.
“Though it is time to end this chapter we want to thank all who visited our establishment throughout these 10 years,” River Rat wrote. “The experiences we shared with our customers and employees will forever be in our hearts.”
The brewery said it will have a 25% off sale on all merchandise and beer this week.
Aside from a host of original beers — Kerry’s Peanut Butter Porter is a favorite — River Rat also has offered a full food menu at the Shop Road site, including burgers, barbecue sandwiches, quesadillas, wings and more.
The coming River Rat closure is the latest news in a bruising few weeks on the Midlands dining scene, as a host of long-running establishments have either closed or announced closures.
Al’s Upstairs, the Italian restaurant that has been at 300 Meeting St. in West Columbia for 44 years, announced its coming closure. Owner Al Loftis is retiring, and the restaurant’s last day will be Dec. 19.
Village Idiot announced on Tuesday that it would close its Forest Acres location at 4517 Forest Drive by the end of the month. The Forest Drive location has been in business for 14 years. The company’s Five Points and Whaley Street locations remain open, and franchising plans for the company are continuing.
In late November, Alodia’s Cucina Italiana closed the doors at its Irmo location at 2736 North Lake Drive after 15 years. The Lexington Alodia’s remains open.
And Jin Jin Chinese restaurant, which had been located at 469 Sunset Blvd. in West Columbia for 29 years, announced on Dec. 2 it would be shutting its doors.
This story was originally published December 6, 2023, 9:08 AM.