Columbia bar, vape shop retain licenses after shooting, drug indictment. Future unclear.
A Columbia bar and vape shop owned by Jay Kalin, Jr. are facing an uncertain future due to drug charges and a recent shooting.Summary
Jay Kalin, Jr., owner of Jay’s Bar and Grill and Jay’s Vape and Wellness Center in Columbia, South Carolina, has been indicted on drug charges following a large-scale seizure of illegal products by law enforcement. This comes shortly after a non-fatal shooting occurred at his bar. Despite these legal issues, both businesses currently retain their licenses. Kalin faces multiple counts related to possession and trafficking of marijuana and THC. The bar has a history of legal troubles, including a previous suspension of its alcohol license for serving underage patrons and ongoing lawsuits alleging assault and sexual assault. The future of the businesses remains unclear as investigations continue and court proceedings unfold.
(Source：Charleston Post and Courier)
