Posts by Tracie Broom
Celebrate New Year’s Eve with a Motor Supply Co. Bistro tasting experience
December 5, 2024
Motor Supply Co. Bistro, an award-winning farm-to-table restaurant in Columbia, S.C., is inviting the public to celebrate the New Year with an exclusive culinary experience created by its Executive Chef,…
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Flock and Rally takes home top award at IABC/SC Palmetto Awards
December 3, 2024
Flock and Rally, an integrated communications and marketing agency headquartered in Columbia, South Carolina, was honored with three Palmetto Awards, including the prestigious “Star of Show.” The awards were presented…
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St. Pat’s in Five Points ticket sale starts at midnight on Black Friday, Nov. 29
November 18, 2024
St. Pat’s in Five Points, South Carolina’s largest one-day festival, returns Saturday, March 15, for its 43rd annual event in Columbia, S.C. Tickets go on sale at midnight on Black…
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Flock and Rally announces the hiring of Haley Nelson and Maiya Wingfield
November 4, 2024
Flock and Rally, a full-service communications and marketing agency based in Columbia, South Carolina, announced that Haley Nelson and Maiya Wingfield have joined their growing channel strategy team. “We’re excited…
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Chapin Commercial Construction completes renovation of new Circa Barbershop in Lexington
October 24, 2024
Chapin Commercial Construction announces the completion of renovations at 101B E. Main St. in Lexington, South Carolina, transforming the historic building’s 2,285-square-foot basement space into the newest home of Circa…
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Midlands restauranteurs to open modern steakhouse on Lexington’s Main Street in January 2025
October 16, 2024
A new dining destination is set to open its doors in January 2025 at 101 W. Main St. STE 200, in the heart of Lexington, South Carolina. The project is…
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New event venue and mixed-use development coming soon to the historic Laundry Building in the BullStreet District
September 26, 2024
Extensive renovations are nearing completion to restore the Laundry Building, the oldest surviving service building in the historic BullStreet District campus. Avant Holdings LLC, the property’s developer, is transforming this…
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National Medal of Honor Center for Leadership appoints Dr. Justin Habash as senior vice president of leadership programs and chief learning officer
September 26, 2024
The National Medal of Honor Center for Leadership, a newly founded initiative promoting leadership through the Medal of Honor’s core principles, announced Dr. Justin Habash has joined the team as…
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Flock and Rally Co-Founder Tracie Broom serves as president of national agency network, PRConsultants Group
September 19, 2024
Tracie Broom, co-founder of Flock and Rally: Integrated Communications + Marketing, was elected to serve as 2024 president of a national association of independent PR firms, PRConsultants Group. Founded in…
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Image Studios is coming to the BullStreet District this fall
September 19, 2024
The redefinition of the way beauty professionals work and thrive is coming to Columbia, S.C. IMAGE Studios® is slated to open its first luxury salon studio in Columbia this November…
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Flock and Rally welcomes Halleigh Carlson as Integrated Media Buyer
July 18, 2024
Flock and Rally, a full-service communications and marketing agency based in Columbia, South Carolina, welcomes Halleigh Carlson to the advertising department as the agency’s integrated media buyer. “Halleigh’s ability to…
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South Carolina State Fair now accepting entries for 2024 competitive exhibits
July 1, 2024
The South Carolina State Fair is now accepting entries for its annual competitive exhibits, which will be on display Oct. 9-20, 2024 during the S.C. State Fair. Exhibitors from across…
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Flock and Rally honored with six industry awards from the South Carolina Public Relations Society of America
June 3, 2024
Flock and Rally, the women-owned and operated integrated communications and marketing agency based in Columbia, South Carolina, recently earned two Best in Show awards and four Awards of Excellence from…
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St. Pat’s in Five Points holds charitable check presentation supporting 40 local charities
May 15, 2024
St. Pat’s in Five Points celebrated its 42nd season by recognizing 40 Midlands-area charities and nonprofit organizations at its annual charitable check presentation on Tuesday, May 14, at Andy’s Deli,…
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Flock and Rally earns multiple marketing and communications industry awards
April 23, 2024
Flock and Rally, the women-owned and led integrated communications and marketing agency based in Columbia, South Carolina, recently earned multiple marketing and communications industry awards from the American Advertising Federation…
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New data highlights factors influencing the health of South Carolina
March 21, 2024
Data shows the healthiest counties have well-resourced civic infrastructure Today, the South Carolina Institute of Medicine and Public Health (IMPH) highlights the continued progress the state is making in clinical care, including…
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Chapin Commercial Construction builds new headquarters for Heavy Iron Cranes in Lexington, S.C.
March 18, 2024
Chapin Commercial Construction, a family-owned-and-operated licensed general contracting company headquartered in Chapin, South Carolina, announces construction is underway on the new Heavy Iron Cranes headquarters at 4682 Augusta Road in…
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SCDOA and IMPH honored with 2023 South Carolina Notable State Documents Award
March 10, 2024
The South Carolina Department on Aging (SCDOA) in partnership with the South Carolina Institute of Medicine and Public Health (IMPH) was announced as a winner of the 2023 South Carolina…
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St. Pat’s in Five Points returns to Columbia, South Carolina on Saturday, March 16
March 7, 2024
St. Pat’s in Five Points, South Carolina’s largest one-day festival, returns on Saturday, March 16, from 7:30 a.m.-7 p.m. for the 42nd event in Columbia, S.C. The festivities kick off…
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Peak Drift and Columbia Craft establish Craft Brew Inc.
February 29, 2024
Peak Drift Brewing Company and Columbia Craft Brewing Company, award-winning craft beer companies based in Columbia, SC, have joined forces under the establishment of a new parent company for regional…
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St. Pat’s in Five Points’ Official Kickoff Event set for Thursday, Feb. 29
February 14, 2024
CThe Official Kickoff to St. Pat’s in Five Points, presented by the Fountain Division of W.P. Law, Inc., is set for 6:00-8:00 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 29, at the main…
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Flock and Rally welcomes Scott Harris, seasoned industry expert, as Director of Advertising
February 7, 2024
Flock and Rally, a full-service communications and marketing agency based in Columbia, South Carolina, welcomes longtime industry professional, Scott Harris, as its new director of advertising. With nearly two decades…
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Pvolve, an innovative holistic fitness studio, coming to the BullStreet District
February 1, 2024
Pvolve, the omni-channel fitness company with an innovative, science-led method that pairs functional movement with proprietary equipment, will open its first South Carolina studio in May 2024 at the BullStreet District.…
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St. Pat’s in Five Points announces 2024 band lineup
January 16, 2024Columbia, South Carolina’s St. Patrick’s Day festival returns on March 16 with record-setting number of performances St. Pat’s in Five Points, one of the largest St. Patrick’s Day celebrations…
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South Carolina health programs launch 5210 SC campaign
October 23, 2023
The new statewide campaign is designed to encourage children to level-up their health. The University of South Carolina’s Arnold School of Public Health, in partnership with the State Nutrition Action…
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Architrave celebrates 35 years of architectural excellence in South Carolina’s Midlands and Lowcountry
October 6, 2023
Architrave, an architecture firm renowned for exceptional historic renovations and tailored residential designs, is celebrating 35 years of shaping the architectural landscape in South Carolina’s Midlands and Lowcountry regions. Recognized…
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South Carolina State Fair Releases Details for this Year’s 12 Day Event
October 3, 2023
Fun, food, entertainment and South Carolina culture return to Columbia, S.C. Oct. 11-22, 2023 Columbia, S.C. is set to come alive with 12 days of pure excitement as the 154th…
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South Carolina State Fair Discount Tickets Now on Sale
September 13, 2023
Save up to 50% on admission and ride tickets through Oct. 10 at participating Circle K locations or online The countdown is on for the return of the 154th South…
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Disability Rights South Carolina launches “Voting is My Right” campaign
August 1, 2023
The statewide campaign promotes voter registration, education and participation among young people with disabilities in South Carolina. Disability Rights South Carolina, a nonprofit organization that protects and advances the legal,…
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South Carolina State Fair General Manager receives prestigious agriculture award
July 27, 2023The South Carolina State Fair announced that its general manager, Nancy Smith, has been awarded the John W. Parris Agricultural Leadership Award by the South Carolina Association of Agricultural Educators…
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South Carolina State Fair now accepting submissions for 2023 competitive exhibits
July 6, 2023
The South Carolina State Fair is now accepting entries for its annual competitive exhibits to be on display Oct. 11-22, 2023 during the S.C. State Fair. Exhibitors from across South…
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Iron Hill Brewery & Restaurant announces opening date for Columbia location
June 19, 2023
Iron Hill Brewery & Restaurant, the most award-winning brewery east of the Mississippi, will officially open its doors at 11 a.m. on Thursday, June 22 in Columbia’s growing BullStreet District.…
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SC Institute of Medicine and Public Health and SC Department on Aging release recommendations to combat social isolation in older adults
June 13, 2023
The South Carolina Institute of Medicine and Public Health (IMPH), a nonpartisan, nonprofit organization working to collectively inform policy to improve health and health care in South Carolina, in partnership…
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Peak Drift Brewing Company launches sustainable digital can printing program
June 1, 2023
Peak Drift Brewing Company, South Carolina’s newest award-winning craft beverage company, announces the launch of Peak Press, its new sustainable digital can printing program. With a strong commitment to environmental…
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Flock and Rally honored with seven coveted marketing and communications industry awards
May 22, 2023
Agency wins Silver Wing and Palmetto awards for recent client work Flock and Rally, the women-owned and led integrated communications and marketing agency based in Columbia, South Carolina, recently earned…
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Welvista donates new vehicles to three school districts for its smiles for a lifetime program
May 16, 2023
Welvista, a nonprofit organization that helps uninsured and underserved South Carolinians gain access to essential health services, donated new vehicles to three school districts in rural South Carolina for its…
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Elliott Davis announces move to the BullStreet District
May 2, 2023
The Columbia office of Elliott Davis, LLC will occupy the second floor of the BullStreet District’s WestLawn office building beginning this fall. More than 80 employees will move into approximately…
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Flock and Rally announces the expansion of its creative team
April 21, 2023
Flock and Rally a full-service, communications and marketing agency based in Columbia, South Carolina, announced that it has expanded its creative team with the hiring of Rebecca Rebl as graphic…
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Ale Yeah! The Blood Connection and Carolina Ale House partner to make blood donation convenient and fun
April 18, 2023
The Carolinas and Georgia – Carolina Ale House announced its new partnership with The Blood Connection (TBC) to make blood donation easy, accessible and fun for community members. This collaborative…
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New rankings show healthiest and least healthy counties in South Carolina
March 29, 2023
Beaufort County ranks the healthiest in South Carolina and Allendale is the least healthy county in the state, according to new County Health Rankings data from the University of Wisconsin…
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South Carolina State Fair’s Spring Fair Food Drive-Through returns April 16-22
March 22, 2023
The South Carolina State Fair announced its annual Spring Fair Food Drive-Through will return Sunday, April 16 through Saturday, April 22, 2023. The week-long food event, featuring a wide variety…
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South Carolina State Fair announces 67% increase in scholarship funds
March 7, 2023
The South Carolina State Fair, a self-supporting 501(c)3 nonprofit organization, announces a 67 percent increase in awards for its 2023 annual Ride of Your Life Scholarship program. For the first…
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Riverbanks Zoo and Garden opens the new Darnall W. and Susan F. Boyd Aquarium & Reptile Conservation Center
March 2, 2023
Riverbanks Zoo and Garden, a world-class recreational and educational attraction in Columbia, S.C, officially opened its new state-of-the-art Darnall W. and Susan F. Boyd Aquarium & Reptile Conservation Center at…
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Disability Rights South Carolina and the South Carolina Institute of Medicine and Public Health release new Olmstead Report and Recommendations
March 1, 2023
Disability Rights South Carolina (DRSC), the designated Protection and Advocacy System for South Carolina serving people with disabilities, in partnership with the South Carolina Institute of Medicine and Public Health…
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South Carolina State Fair Opens Applications for 2023 College Scholarships
February 1, 2023
The South Carolina State Fair, a self-supporting 501(c)3 nonprofit organization, is now accepting applications for its 26th annual Ride of Your Life Scholarship program, which awards $300,000 in college scholarships…
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Darnall W. and Susan F. Boyd Aquarium & Reptile Conservation Center set to open March 2, 2023 at Riverbanks Zoo and Garden
January 30, 2023
Riverbanks Zoo and Garden, a world-class recreational and educational attraction in Columbia, S.C., will open the much anticipated Darnall W. and Susan F. Boyd Aquarium & Reptile Conservation Center on…
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St. Pat’s in Five Points announces band line up
January 19, 2023
St. Pat’s in Five Points, one the Southeast’s largest St. Patrick’s Day festivals, announces its 2023 band lineup for the 41st annual event, which returns on Saturday, March 18 in…
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Peak Drift Brewing Company hosts ribbon-cutting to unveil new state-of-the-art production facility
January 19, 2023
The 25,000-square-foot production facility represents phase one of the company’s future 65,000-square-foot brewery complex on North Main Peak Drift Brewing Company, South Carolina’s newest award-winning craft beverage company, celebrated the…
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Flock and Rally announces the hiring of three team members
January 4, 2023Flock and Rally, a full-service, communications and marketing agency based in Columbia, South Carolina, announced the hiring of Julia Flowers as director of accounts, Matt Peters as integrated media buyer…
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Peak Drift Brewing Company launches craft beer and hard seltzers in Midlands-area bars, restaurants and stores
December 5, 2022
Peak Drift Brewing Company, a new award-winning beverage company headquartered in Columbia, S.C., launches its inaugural line of craft beers and seltzers in select Midlands-area bars, restaurants and stores. Throughout…
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