Minor Revamp Required in PC Football Schedule
February 3, 2021
As previously announced, Presbyterian College will begin its delayed football schedule on March 6 at Gardner-Webb. What follows the opener has been rearranged and revised by PC in cooperation with its…
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White Knoll High hires Pelham as new athletic director/football coach
January 20, 2021
During their January 19, 2020 meeting, the Lexington County School District One Board of Trustees approved Nicholas R. Pelham’s hire as White Knoll High School athletic director and football coach.…
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Bassmaster tournament champion again working with S.C.-based Global Eco Adventures
December 21, 2020
Pro fisherman Davy Hite to be named GEA IRONMAN By W. Thomas Smith Jr. CAMDEN, S.C. – Yamaha Rightwaters™ pro Davy Hite, an ESPN2 angling expert and two-time Bassmaster Angler…
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City of Columbia designated a Bronze-level Bicycle Friendly Community
December 16, 2020The City of Columbia has been designated as a Bicycle Friendly Community at the Bronze level by the League of American Bicyclists. The Bicycle Friendly Community program is a national…
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Columbia Fireflies no longer a New York Mets affiliate
November 10, 2020
The Columbia Fireflies will have a new Major League affiliate from 2021 forward. The team’s new affiliate will be announced at a later date. The New York Mets announced that…
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S.C. Black Belt Hall of Fame revamps for future
October 9, 2020By Alex Junes-Ward The South Carolina Black Belt Hall (SCBBHOF) was restructured in Sept. 2020 with new organizational elements added on the model of the S.C. Athletic Hall of…
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Midlands karate instructor named to board of Black Belt Hall of Fame
October 7, 2020
By W. Thomas Smith Jr. Midlands karate instructor Rick Vitali was named to the board of directors of the S.C. Black Belt Hall of Fame (SCBBHOF) in mid-Sept. “Rick’s being…
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TD Bank selects local nonprofit MIRCI as the recipient of TD Bank Touchdowns Program
September 21, 2020
This football season, TD Bank will partner with the University of South Carolina Gamecocks to help support, local nonprofit, MIRCI – Mental Illness Recovery Center Inc. The TD Bank Touchdowns…
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Richland Library’s annual Pigskin Poets moves online
September 16, 2020
Are you ready for some football? Richland Library is teaming with the Gamecocks for Pigskin Poets from 10:30 – 11 a.m., Saturday, September 19 on our Facebook Page. Marking its…
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Fall sports seasons delayed, suspended
August 15, 2020
The Big South Conference announced today that it is delaying its fall sports seasons with the intent of playing in the spring. Fall sports at PC affected by the conference’s…
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Columbia Fireflies lose 2020 baseball season
July 1, 2020
Fireflies 5th season delayed until 2021 as MLB devides to not provide players for MiLB teams Minor League Baseball (MiLB) announced that there would not be a 2020 season. This…
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Athlete Advantage Hires New Women’s Sports Director
May 1, 2020
Claire Edwards has been hired as Athlete Advantage’s new Women’s Director of Sports.
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BMW Charity Pro-Am presented by SYNNEX Corporation 2020 tournament is cancelled
April 16, 2020
The PGA TOUR announced today additional modifications to the 2019-20 schedule due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, with tournament postponements and cancellations across the Korn Ferry Tour as well. As…
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Lott named to All-County Basketball Team
April 2, 2020By W. Thomas Smith Jr. CHAPIN, SC – Chapin High School point guard McKenzie Lott, youngest daughter of Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott, was named to the Lexington County ALL-COUNTY…
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Fireflies launch safe at home Reading Program
March 23, 2020
Children who Complete the Program Receive a FREE Ticket to a Fireflies Game The Columbia Fireflies today launched an at home version of the Fireflies Reading Program, presented by Prisma…
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SEC events canceled through March 30
March 12, 2020
Based on the latest developments and the continued spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19), the Southeastern Conference announced the suspension of regular-season competition for teams in all sports on SEC campuses,…
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Steel Hands Brewing announces official partnership with Soda City FC
March 11, 2020Steel Hands Brewing is an official partner of the Soda City FC, Columbia’s Semi-Professional Soccer Team. Steel Hands Brewing announces official multi-year partnership with the Soda City FC semi-professional soccer…
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Battle at BullStreet parking and general information released
February 27, 2020Palmetto State Rivalry Continues at Segra Park Saturday at 3 PM The Columbia Fireflies today announced all parking information for the Battle at BullStreet taking place this Saturday. The Clemson…
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Gov. McMaster’s invitation to the Mullikin Law Carolina Cup
February 24, 2020
CAMDEN, S.C. – South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster is inviting one-and-all to attend this year’s 86th-running of the Carolina Cup. “[The Carolina Cup] is being sponsored by Tom and Virginia…
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Sixty-three top 100 players headline loaded Dustin Johnson World Junior Golf Championship Field
February 24, 2020The fifth annual Dustin Johnson World Junior Golf Championship, which will be played Feb. 28 – March 1 at TPC Myrtle Beach, will feature a 90-player field that is the strongest…
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Fireflies 2020 single game tickets on sale February 20
February 17, 2020
Tickets for All 70 Fireflies Home Games to Go on Sale Thursday at 10am Single game tickets for the 2020 Columbia Fireflies season will go on sale Thursday, February 20…
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John Kocsis takes the mic as new ‘Voice of the Fireflies’
February 8, 2020
New Manager of Broadcasting/Media Relations Joins the Fireflies Staff The Columbia Fireflies have hired John Kocsis Jr. as their new Broadcasting/Media Relations Manager. Kocsis becomes the second broadcaster in Fireflies history,…
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Battle at BullStreet tickets on sale now
January 27, 2020
Tickets for the rivalry game between South Carolina Baseball and Clemson Baseball at Segra Park are on sale now. The two teams are set to face off on Saturday, February…
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ACA adds new event at Lake Murray, SC to 2020 schedule
January 10, 2020
The Association of Collegiate Anglers (ACA) and Bass Pro Shops Collegiate Bass Fishing Series are proud to announce their newest event for the summer of 2020. In partnership with Capital City/Lake Murray Country, the…
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Martial arts superstar joins fellow fighters at post-Thanksgiving soiree
December 3, 2019
By W. Thomas Smith Jr. Keith Vitali, the former #1-ranked Karate champion in the U.S. and star of many well-known martial arts movies, joined several fellow members of the South…
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Mullikin Law makes Carolina Cup history
November 19, 2019
By W. Thomas Smith Jr. The Mullikin Law Firm has been named the presenting sponsor for the 2020 Carolina Cup. The firm will sponsor both the signature Carolina Cup steeplechase…
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Traveling Country Club launches membership program
November 18, 2019
Traveling Country Club announced the launch of its membership program. Founded by three Greenville golfers, Traveling Country Club is a program that partners with golf courses throughout the region to…
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Chicharrones de Columbia to return in 2020
November 14, 2019
The Fireflies will play as Chicharrones for two series as part of Copa de la Diversión The Columbia Fireflies today announced the return of their Copa de la Diversión alternate…
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Fireflies announce 2020 game times and promotional highlights
November 9, 2019
Fireflies 2020 Home Schedule Features 5 Giveaways and 20 Fireworks Shows The Columbia Fireflies announced game times, fireworks nights and highlights of the initial promotional calendar for the 2020 season.…
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Columbia Sailing Club to host 60th annual Midlands Regatta – November 1 – 3 on Lake Murray
October 29, 2019
Columbia Sailing Club, located near the dam at Lake Murray will host the 60th annual Midlands Regatta November 1 – 3. The regatta traditionally has over 90 to 120 boats…
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Mason in search of a Trick-Or-Treating partner
October 15, 2019
Win the Chance to trick-or-trick with Mason on Halloween The Columbia Fireflies and Mason today announced that Mason is in search of a friend to spend his Halloween with. Children…
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RCSD takes top honors in statewide Police Olympics
October 8, 2019By W. Thomas Smith Jr. The Richland County Sheriff’s Department’s TEAM RCSD won several awards during last week’s South Carolina Law Enforcement Officers Association 2019 Police Olympics, including the coveted…
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Ballpark Digest names Segra Park “Class A Ballpark of the Decade”
October 3, 2019
Fourth major honor awarded to Segra Park in its first four seasons Ballpark Digest has again honored Segra Park – this time as its Class A Ballpark of the Decade. The…
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Cola Town Bike Collective to launch fall concert series October 19th
September 25, 2019
Cola Town Bike Collective will launch its inaugural fall concert series on October 19th from 6 to 9 pm at 711 Elmwood Avenue. The two-part series will feature local artists…
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The top 10 moments of the 2019 Fireflies season
September 22, 2019
The 2019 Fireflies season is in the books and it’s time to count down the top 10 moments of the year. From dominant performances to dramatic comebacks, Columbia’s season featured…
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Healthy Tailgate Tips from a Registered Dietitian
September 8, 2019
By Kay MacInnis, Registered Dietitian, Providence Health School is back in session, and football has kicked off. For many of us, that means tailgates! Personally, I am always looking…
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Volvo Car Open champion Madison Keys returns to Charleston
August 7, 2019
Keys has reached the quarterfinals or better in five of the last eight Grand Slam tournaments After winning the 2019 Volvo Car Open in April, Madison Keys has committed to defending…
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Darlington Raceway, Motor Racing Network, to celebrate MRN’s 50th anniversary on Labor Day Weekend
July 30, 2019
MRN will be giving away special opportunities to Darlington Stripe Zone Hospitality customers as part of its 50th anniversary celebration Darlington Raceway and the Motor Racing Network, will be celebrating MRN’s…
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Huddle with the Gamecocks during Richland Library’s Annual Pigskin Poets
July 7, 2019
WHAT: Pigskin Poets WHEN: 3 – 4:30 p.m., Friday, July 19 WHERE: Drew Wellness Center 2101 Walker Solomon Way, Columbia, SC 29204 WHO: Free and open to the public WHY:…
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LPD Foundation golf tournament announcement
June 18, 2019
Chief Terrence Green announced the 2nd annual Lexington Police Department Foundation Golf Tournament which will be held at the Golden Hills Golf & Country Club on Monday, September 16, 2019.…
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Elliott Davis and Columbia Fireflies team up to host “Light Up Business Downtown”
June 17, 2019
Elliott Davis, a business solutions firm with nine offices across the Southeast, and the Columbia Fireflies partnered to host the inaugural “Light Up Business Downtown” celebration on Tuesday, June 4…
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The “Man Killer” that is Everest
May 29, 2019
One of South Carolina’s top mountaineers discusses climbing perils By W. Thomas Smith Jr. South Carolina’s own Tom Mullikin is intimately familiar with Mount Everest. No, the Camden-based global…
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Fireflies partnering with ECHO Tools and Segra to rebuild community field
May 15, 2019
The Columbia Fireflies are partnering with ECHO Tools and Segra to help rehab a City of Columbia youth baseball field. The rehab will take place on May 15-16 at Pinehurst…
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Postponed:The Xtra Inch announces 2019 First Choice Fit® Marcus Lattimore Football Camp in Columbia, Saturday, May 11
May 6, 2019
This Saturday’s First Choice Fit Marcus Lattimore Football Camp in Columbia, South Carolina has been postponed due to the inclement weather forecast. We apologize for any inconvenience this may have…
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Mullikin inducted into elite “fight club”
May 6, 2019
By W. Thomas Smith Jr. COLUMBIA, S.C. – Maj. Gen. (Ret.) Tom Mullikin was inducted into the South Carolina Black Belt Hall of Fame (SCBBHOF) during ceremonies at Indigo Jones…
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Costa FLW Series heads to Santee Cooper Lakes for tournament
April 17, 2019The top bass anglers from around the region are set to fish Santee Cooper Lakes April 25-27 for the Costa Fishing League Worldwide (FLW) Series Southeastern Division finale on Santee Cooper…
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Columbia Partners with Alpha Media for Live Broadcasts of Fireflies Games in 2019
April 8, 2019
Columbia Fireflies Baseball games will be heard in 2019 on ColumbiaFireflies.com, through the TuneIn App and on the websites of media partners at Alpha Media: The Big DM Hot 103 Q93 The…
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Deputies score high in Quarry Crusher Run
March 27, 2019
By W. Thomas Smith Jr. Twenty-seven deputies with the Richland County Sheriff’s Dept. (RCSD) joined other Midlands-area runners in the EIGHTH ANNUAL QUARRY CRUSHER RUN at the Vulcan Materials Quarry…
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The NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament returns to Columbia this week for the first time in almost 50 years
March 22, 2019It’s great to have March Madness in Columbia. This weekend, the tournament is returning to Columbia for the first time in almost 50 years. Remember, tourism is up 50% in…
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South Carolina Football Hall of Fame honors USofC’s Harold White with its 2019 Humanitarian of the Year Award
March 21, 2019The South Carolina Football Hall of Fame (SCFHOF) has posthumously named Harold White its 2019 Humanitarian of the Year Award recipient. The annual honor is presented to encourage the type…
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