Trustus Theatre presents Down in the Holler by Val Dunn winner of the 2020 Trustus Playwright’s Festival
July 27, 2023
Trustus Theatre, the home for relevant, innovative, and inclusive theatrical works in Columbia, South Carolina, is excited to present Down in the Holler as the finale to their 38th Season.…
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Local Favorite, Cayce Fall Fest, returns October 7
July 14, 2023The City of Cayce is excited to announce the return of the Cayce Fall Fest! Fall Fest will be held on Saturday, October 7, from 12 pm – 6 pm…
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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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4th of July Celebration on Lake Murray Presented by Lexington Medical Center
July 3, 2023
The First Place Winning Boat: Robyn King of Columbia, SC The Patriotic Boat Parade on Lake Murray took place Saturday, July 1, 2023. The boat parade kicked off the 35th…
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Women Confidence Builders’ largest event of 2023 to be headlined by national authors
June 28, 2023
Women Confidence Builders will be hosting its biggest event of 2023 with a growth and diversity discussion from authors Bertina Ceccarelli and Susanne Tedrick as well as a guest speech…
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The Countdown to the 4th of July Celebration on Lake Murray presented by Lexington Medical Center is on!
June 21, 2023
The countdown to Independence Day is on! Capital City/Lake Murray Country Regional Tourism Board (CCLMC) is proud to host the 35th annual 4th of July Celebration on Lake Murray on Saturday, July 1, presented…
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4th of July Celebration on Lake Murray presented by Lexington Medical Center
June 14, 2023
Lexington Medical Center Proudly Presents the 35th Annual 4th of July Celebration on Lake Murray, Saturday, July 1. 12:00 PM: Patriotic Boat Parade at Bomb Island Enjoy the patriotic display…
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Steel Hands Brewing announces Summer Ambassador winner
June 6, 2023
Steel Hands Brewing is excited to share a Summer Ambassador has joined the team! Steel Hands Brewing recently released a South Carolina statewide search for a creative brand Ambassador to…
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Reggaetronic Music Festival returns to Lake Murray for its 10th year
May 31, 2023
The 10th annual Reggaetronic Lake Murray Music Festival is returning to Spence Island for some fun in the sun on Lake Murray on June 17th 2023. The lineup this year…
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Kugels & Collards announces First Annual Kugel Cook Off winners
May 9, 2023
On Sunday, April 23 at the Tree of Life Synagogue in Columbia, SC, three judges hovered over a table of 17 Pyrex casseroles. Each dish contained a kugel, or “noodle…
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Parris Balazs of Eventfully Chic by Parris named in Top 3 Wedding Planners in Columbia, SC
May 9, 2023
Parris Balazs, owner and certified wedding planner of Eventfully Chic by Parris, was named in the top 3 wedding planners in Columbia, South Carolina by Three Best Rated®. Three Best…
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Desi Banks announces the Purpose Chaser Tour
May 8, 2023
Tickets Go On-Sale Friday, May 12 at 10 am local Comedian Desi Banks announced today he’ll bring the Purpose Chaser Tour to the Koger Center for the Arts in Columbia, SC on…
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Thunderfest returns to Irmo
April 18, 2023
Thunderfest (formerly known as Carolina Shout) is returning to Harbison Theatre. On Saturday, May 6, families of the Midlands are invited out to Midlands Technical College’s Harbison Campus to take…
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Steel Hands Brewing to launch Summer Ambassador program
April 17, 2023
Steel Hands Brewing’s Summer Ambassador search is officially open! Steel Hands Brewing is on the hunt for a creative brand Ambassador to spend three months creating compelling content and adventurous…
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Country music star Lindsay Ell added as direct support for Darius Rucker
March 14, 2023
Country music star Lindsay Ell added as direct support for Darius Rucker at Southern Fried Circuit charity concert Upcountry Fiber announces that Lindsay Ell, who was named “one of the…
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Wingard’s Market announces details of 2023 Spring Fling
March 8, 2023
The Spring Fling will be held on Friday, March 10, from 9 AM – 6 PM, and Saturday, March 11, from 9 AM – 5 PM. This year, Wingard’s will…
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Wingard’s Market hosts “I ❤️ Lake Murray” book-signing event
February 4, 2023
Wingard’s Market is proud to host a book-signing for local Lexington author, Marjorie Kneece and her newest publication, “I ❤️ Lake Murray!” The event will take place on February 11th…
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Two Andy Warhol exhibitions opening at Upcountry History Museum
February 3, 2023
The Upcountry History Museum-Greenville County, a Smithsonian Affiliate, is bringing an exceptional encounter with history, art, and culture to Greenville when two extraordinary exhibitions featuring Pop Art icon Andy Warhol…
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Cayce’s Soiree on State is back!
February 2, 2023
The Soiree on State will return to Cayce’s State Street on Saturday, March 25th from 2 – 8 PM! Once again, the city has partnered with the Avenues Neighborhood Association…
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Enjoy Black History Month programs at the CMA
January 31, 2023A mix of talks, films, and music celebrating Black artists The Columbia Museum of Art is offering a slate of programming celebrating Black History Month this February, including art talks,…
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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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Reedy Reels announces films for its 2023 festival
January 18, 2023
GREENVILLE, S.C. – Movie lovers will see more than 50 films at the Piedmont Natural Gas Presents Reedy Reels: The Greenville Festival being February 17 to February 19 at the…
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Town Theatre’s The Play That Goes Wrong. Jan 27 – Feb 12
January 16, 2023
Don’t miss the comedy hit – The Play That Goes Wrong. This play-within-a-play is often called a “hilarious hybrid of Monty Python and Sherlock Holmes.” Allow us to set the…
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SCAC to commemorate 50 years of the state’s top arts honor with broadcast on South Carolina ETV
December 14, 2022
A retrospective broadcast commemorating 50 years of the South Carolina Governor’s Awards for the Arts with the stories of nine high-profile past recipients is to premiere Thursday, Jan. 5, 2023…
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More Than Rhythm: A Black Music Series returns with Nicole Neely and The Black Exchange
November 21, 2022
Popular series turns focus to classical music The Columbia Museum of Art presents More Than Rhythm: A Black Music Series with Nicole Neely and The Black Exchange, the second concert…
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Wingard’s Market Holiday Soiree – Nov 4-5
October 19, 2022
Wingard’s Market will host their Holiday Soiree and Open House on Friday, November 4th from 9 AM to 6 PM and Saturday, November 5th from 9 AM – 5 PM.…
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ColaJazz Co-hosts 90th Birthday Celebration and Concert for Drink Small
October 19, 2022
The ColaJazz Foundation (ColaJazz) is co-hosting “A Shot of the Blues, Drink Small: 90 Proof” to celebrate Drink Small’s 90th birthday at the Koger Center for the Arts on Wednesday,…
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Annual Christmas in Cayce – Dec 1-3
October 19, 2022
The City of Cayce announced its family-fun Christmas in Cayce events, featuring the Christmas in Cayce Drive-Thru, Carols Along the Riverwalk and Christmas Traditions Holiday Open House, December 1-3rd. Christmas…
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Craig Morgan coming to the Midlands
October 19, 2022
Award winning, TV personality, chart-topping, country music singer-songwriter, Craig Morgan, is bringing the party to Harbison Theatre at Midlands Technical College (HT@ MTC). In town for one night only, put…
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37th Annual Vista Lights presented by Prisma Health to be held November 17
October 18, 2022
The Congaree Vista Guild will host its 37th annual Vista Lights on Thursday, November 17 from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. The family-friendly holiday event is presented by Prisma Health…
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The Revivalists, Mt. Joy, and more to perform at The Riviera this Fall
October 10, 2022
The Riviera, an iconic theater located in the heart of downtown Charleston, is hosting a jam-packed lineup of performances through the end of the year with tickets on sale now.…
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5th Annual ColaJazz Fest, Mark Rapp
September 13, 2022
Mark Rapp, the Executive Director of the ColaJazz Foundation, talks about the upcoming ColaJazz Fest – September 24, 25. Saturday night’s gala features two intimate concerts inside the main lobby…
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South Carolina Public Radio celebrates 50 years of programming
September 8, 2022
Primary news and storyteller to begin year-long line-up of community events and content South Carolina ETV and Public Radio (SCETV) today announced the beginning of a year-long celebration of the…
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South Carolina State Fair discount tickets are now available
September 7, 2022
Discount admission and ride tickets for the 153rd annual South Carolina State Fair are on sale now through Tuesday, Oct. 11. Patrons can save up to 50% by purchasing S.C.…
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Richland County Recreation Commission announces Power in Pink Event
September 6, 2022The Richland County Recreation Commission (RCRC) announces their Power in Pink Event, a Breast Cancer Awareness Celebration, held Sept. 9, from 10 AM – 2 PM. The event is located at Garners Ferry Adult Activity Center, 8620…
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City of Cayce announces the return of Cayce Fall Fest
August 29, 2022
The City of Cayce is excited to announce the return of the Cayce Fall Fest! Fall Fest will be held on Saturday, October 1, from 12 pm – 6 pm…
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South Carolina ETV’s “Downing of a Flag” nominated for News & Documentary EMMY award
August 15, 2022
Program is one of four nominated in Outstanding Historical Documentary category Nominations for the 43rd Annual News and Documentary Emmy® Awards were recently announced by The National Academy of Television…
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ColaJazz Fest returns Sept. 24 – 25 featuring local and national musicians
August 15, 2022
Saturday, Sept. 24, 6 – 10 p.m. at the State Museum Sunday, Sept. 25, 1 – 8 p.m. at the Hampton-Preston Mansion and Gardens Brought to you by the 2021…
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Prime & Prim Week in Columbia, SC
August 11, 2022
Pretty Pennies, Every Penny Counts will be partnering with its parent company, Prime and Prim Studio of the Arts to sponsor a week dedicated to the arts. Known as Prime…
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JerryFest returns to Five Points this October!
August 9, 2022
In honor of what would have been Jerry Garcia’s 80th birthday last week, the Five Points Association announces the return of JerryFest on Sunday, October 2, 2022. A FREE outdoor concert annually held…
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Adia Victoria opens season of More Than Rhythm: A Black Music Series
August 5, 2022Season 2 features blues, classical, soul, and old-time folk music The Columbia Museum of Art announces the second season of More Than Rhythm: A Black Music Series, hosted by ethnomusicologist…
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South Carolina State Fair is now hiring temporary positions
August 3, 2022
The South Carolina State Fair, the state’s largest annual event, is now accepting temporary employment applications for this year’s 12-day fair, which takes place Oct.12-23, 2022, at the S.C. State…
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Harbison Theatre at Midlands Technical College opens colorful 11th season
August 1, 2022
The most colorful seats in town are turning purple, then red-white-and-blue, for Harbison Theatre’s 11th season. Notable performances include the Purple xPeRIeNCE Tribute Show and country music superstar Craig Morgan.…
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RCRC hosts special back-to-school event: Reading Under the Lights
July 27, 2022
Join the Richland County Recreation Commission (RCRC) this Friday night at a special back-to-school event: Reading Under the Lights! This night of family fun will include free books for children,…
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Grand opening of the Player’s Club Academy
July 27, 2022LTC Hospitality Services announced today the opening of the Player’s Club Academy. The Academy is the newest expansion of the Player’s Club, a member’s only, indoor country club featuring state-of-the-art…
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South Carolina ETV gains new talent with Robert Pascucci to lead regional efforts in Rock Hill
July 20, 2022
Pascucci takes role as Director of Content and Operations for ETV Carolinas South Carolina ETV and Public Radio (SCETV) recently announced Robert Pascucci as the new Director of Content and…
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Savage Craft Ale Works team honored with Historic Preservation award
July 19, 2022
The team of Baumer Holdings, LLC, Hood Construction, and Studio 2LR, has been honored with the South Carolina Department of Archives and History’s Historic Preservation Honor Award for their work…
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William A. Sutton joins UofSC Sport and Entertainment Management faculty
July 18, 2022
The University of South Carolina College of Hospitality, Retail and Sport Management welcomed William A. Sutton as a professor of practice in the Department of Sport and Entertainment Management. Sutton…
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South Carolina ETV digital series “Our Town” explores small towns across South Carolina
July 11, 2022
Highlighting 13 new towns, Season 2 premieres July 14 South Carolina ETV (SCETV) today announced the premiere of a new season of its digital series, Our Town. Each episode highlights…
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PBS Short Film Festival to feature three films from SCETV Presents series “Reel South”
July 11, 2022
The PBS Short Film Festival, a multiplatform initiative to increase the reach and visibility of independent filmmakers from across the country, has announced that three films from the South Carolina ETV…
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