Sam Franklin chosen to lead YMCA of Greenville as its new president and chief executive officer
September 10, 2024Sam Franklin, who has served the YMCA of Greenville as its executive vice president and chief operating officer, will begin leading the $24 million mission-driven, health and human services nonprofit…
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Sportsclub Fitness & Wellness teams up with Defenders for Children
September 4, 2024The next month of workouts at the three Sportsclub Fitness & Wellness locations are taking on a unique goal. As part of its 30 Days for $30 in September, 100%…
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Kroc Stars Youth soccer program kicks off fall season
August 22, 2024The Kroc Center announced the start of its Fall 2024 Kroc Stars Soccer program. Designed to foster a love of the game while developing essential life skills, the program caters…
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Kroc Swim Academy launches new season
August 19, 2024The Kroc Center of Greenville is excited to announce the kickoff of its Kroc Swim Academy (KSA), the USA Competitive, year-round swim team, for the 2024-2025 season. The competitive swim…
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Pvolve-Columbia debuts in Columbia
June 13, 2024Pvolve, an omni-channel fitness company making their South Carolina debut with a ribbon cutting on Wednesday, June 12 and a grand opening celebration Saturday, June 15 from 11 a.m.- 1…
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Sportsclub Fitness & Wellness turning back the clocks to 1984 this June
June 3, 2024In honor of the 40th anniversary of its parent company, acac Fitness & Wellness Centers, Sportsclub Fitness & Wellness is celebrating 1984-style next month with some tubular events from the…
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15th Annual MURPH Challenge at CrossFit864 Honors Fallen Heroes
May 27, 2024On Memorial Day, CrossFit864 in Clinton hosted its 15th annual MURPH Challenge, a tradition that started the first year founders Jay and Janice Long launched their gym. A group of…
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Pvolve, an innovative holistic fitness studio, coming to the BullStreet District
February 1, 2024Pvolve, 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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Sportsclub Fitness & Wellness celebrates American Heart Month with deals at all three locations
January 31, 2024To help make healthier hearts for American Heart Month this February, Sportsclub Fitness & Wellness is offering a free, no-commitment three-day pass all month long. Heart disease is the leading…
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Exciting Upgrades to YMCA Tennis and Pickleball Courts for City of Clinton Residents
November 17, 2023The City of Clinton recently inform residents about the recent enhancements to the Tennis and Pickleball Courts located at the Clinton YMCA. Thanks to the generous support from a PARD…
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Registration and Sponsorships Now Open for 2023 Laurens YMCA Reindeer Run 5K
October 30, 2023Lace up your running shoes and join the 24th annual Reindeer Run supporting the Youth Scholarship Program The holiday season in Laurens, South Carolina, is about to receive a healthy…
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Sportsclub Fitness & Wellness crowns 2023 tennis champs
October 24, 2023Sportsclub Fitness & Wellness, one of the Upstate’s most respected tennis clubs, hosted its 2023 Club Championship this past weekend. Tournament winners were: Men’s 4.5 Doubles – Jason Englisbe and…
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Sportsclub Fitness & Wellness launching new swim program
October 3, 2023Sportsclub Fitness & Wellness aquatic centers in Greenville and Five Forks are launching a new Dolphin Swim School for children next month. The new Dolphin Swim School instructors are trained…
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Crossfit864 Hosts Fundraiser to Support Car Accident Victim Brian Milam
October 1, 2023On Saturday, September 30, CrossFit864 in Clinton organized a successful fundraiser named “A Mile for Milam” to support Mr. Brian Milam, who was severely injured in a car accident last…
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BEATS Barre Studio cuts ribbon with Mayor Rickenmann on new Gervais Street studio
September 28, 2023Free classes available Oct. 2-7 as part of grand opening celebrations BEATS Barre Studio — a fun and effective body-changing workout — has cut the ribbon on its new studio…
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Sportsclub Fitness & Wellness raising breast cancer awareness with Glow Party
September 26, 2023Sportsclub Fitness &Wellness is supporting breast cancer awareness this October with a special mammogram screening and Zumba Glow Dance Party to benefit the Pearlie Harris Center for Breast Health. Pre-party…
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Eastside Family YMCA brings an elevated level of wellness and sports programming for the growing Eastside Community with new facility expansion
September 21, 2023The YMCA of Greenville unveiled its completion of phase one of a multi-phased capital improvement plan for the Eastside Family YMCA branch which includes an outdoor multi-sport airnasium, an outdoor…
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YMCA of Greenville unveils vision for serving Southern Greenville County through expansion of Prisma Health Family YMCA
May 23, 2023The YMCA of Greenville unveiled its vision and conceptual site plans for the expansion of its Prisma Health Family YMCA. As one of Greenville County’s leading nonprofit health and human…
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Upcountry History Museum is a 2023 Blue Star Museum
May 19, 2023The Upcountry History Museum – Greenville County has joined museums nationwide in the Blue Star Museums program, a collaboration that provides free admission to the nation’s active-duty military personnel and…
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SeamonWhiteside celebrates completion of Hanahan’s newest recreational complex
May 18, 2023SeamonWhiteside (SW+), a full-service site firm with offices throughout the Carolinas, announced its completion of work on the City of Hanahan’s new recreational complex, The Hawk’s Nest. To celebrate the…
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Fit Columbia hires new Director of Operations
March 15, 2023Fit Columbia announced Blake McDonald as its new Director of Operations. Blake is a local community member and a graduate of the University of South Carolina. While he has years…
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The Loutrel to host Charleston’s first ever rooftop pickleball tournament
March 7, 2023WHO: The Loutrel WHAT: Game, set, match! The Loutrel is hosting Charleston’s first ever rooftop pickleball tournament in collaboration with buzzy local pickleball apparel and equipment brand, Short Court Sports…
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Clinton YMCA to Offer Shag Dance Classes
February 12, 2023The Clinton Family YMCA is offering a Shag dance class during the month of March. The shag evolved from a 1920’s dance, the jitterbug. In the late 1940’s and early…
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Results of CrossFit864 13th Annual 5K/10K Run Walk
February 5, 2023CrossFit864 held their 13th annual CrossFit864 5K/10K Run/Walk on Saturday. “We had a great turn out for the event and really appreciate all those who came out to run or…
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CrossFit864 to Hold 13th annual 5k run/walk
January 30, 2023Runners and walkers sign up now for the 13th annual CrossFit864 5K/10K Run/Walk. The event will be held on February 4th at the Clinton CrossFit location – 207 West Pitts…
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Join the Richland County Recreation Commission for the inaugural Richland County Player of the Year Ceremony
March 23, 2022Commission to Award $2000 Scholarship to Top Female Basketball Player The Richland County Recreation Commission (RCRC) announced the inaugural Richland County Player of the Year – Girls’ Basketball awards ceremony.…
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The Junkyard coming to BridgeWay Station
March 14, 2022Hughes Investments, Inc. is excited to welcome The Junkyard to BridgeWay Station. The Junkyard is uniquely positioned to offer the best group fitness classes in BridgeWay and beyond, as they…
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The Richland County Recreation Commission (RCRC) and the Richland County Sheriff’s Department announce the Gang Awareness Hoop Fest
January 19, 2022The Richland County Recreation Commission (RCRC) and the Richland County Sheriff’s Department announce the Gang Awareness Hoop Fest starting January 22 at 4 pm at Eastover Park. This free event,…
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Richland County Recreation Commission holds press event to announce updates and court dedications for the Richland County Tennis Center
December 8, 2021The Richland County Recreation Commission (RCRC) will hold a press conference to provide a project update and special dedications for the Richland County Tennis Center on December 14, 2021, at 11:00 AM. The…
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9Round ranked a top franchise for veterans by Entrepreneur Magazine
November 9, 20219Round Franchising, LLC, the world’s largest kickboxing franchise, has been ranked 60th on Entrepreneur magazine’s 2021 list of Top Franchises for Veterans. This is the fifth consecutive year 9Round has been included…
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Two YMCA of Greenville executives recognized for business and community impact
October 5, 2021Barbie Jefferson listed in TALK’s 25 Most Beautiful Women in the Upstate; MaryEllis Petrosian named to Greenville Business Magazine’s Best & Brightest 35 and Under The YMCA of Greenville shared…
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YMCA of Greenville hires Jarrod Covington to lead its Prisma Health Family YMCA and YMCA Program Center
June 1, 202125-year YMCA veteran to help address growing needs of Y branch in Simpsonville community Jarrod Covington has been chosen to lead the YMCA of Greenville’s Prisma Health Family YMCA and…
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Fit Columbia celebrates 10 years in business
May 24, 2021Public is invited to anniversary celebration and grand reopening party at their new location in Five Points. Fit Columbia celebrates their 10-year anniversary and grand re-opening in their new space…
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YMCA of Greenville awarded $5,000 grant from United Bank for RECESS, its program for adults with diverse abilities
April 14, 2021Greenville County adults with diverse abilities will benefit from grant support of RECESS programming YMCA of Greenville, a cause-driven, nonprofit organization focused on youth development, healthy living and social responsibility,…
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Nexton breaks ground on the Midtown Club, welcomes first resident at Midtown
March 17, 2021Nexton, South Carolina’s most innovative and walkable community, recently broke ground on the Midtown Club, an expansive amenity center located in the heart of Nexton’s new neighborhood, Midtown. The 8,000-square-foot…
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Moving on Main Series Starts Saturday, March 27th
March 17, 2021The MOVING ON MAIN series kicks-off on Saturday, March 27th. The cardio boot camp will be followed by a blended yoga/barre cool down. Everyone is welcome & classes are FREE!…
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YMCA of Greenville expands outreach program for food insecure families to Eastside
February 10, 2021Food program born from the critical need exacerbated by COVID-19 and job loss in 2020 has grown its operation to serve the Eastside community YMCA of Greenville is addressing critical…
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YMCA of Greenville announces 2021 Annual Campaign goal with a vision to deepen its impact in the community
January 28, 20212021 Annual Campaign funds will carry out the Y’s mission at a time when community need is higher than ever YMCA of Greenville announced its 2021 Annual Campaign goal of…
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CrossFit864 Relocates and Expands Services
January 18, 2021The business landscape in downtown Clinton continues to grow and change. CrossFit864 has completed the renovations at their new location (207 West Pitts Street) and they are open for business. …
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Fit Columbia is moving
December 22, 2020Fit Columbia is excited to announce they are moving from 2002 Blossom St. to a larger facility just up Harden St. to 2121 College St., Columbia SC 29205. The new…
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CrossFit864 Renovations to New Location Enter Final Stages
December 9, 2020CrossFit864 has been a mainstay in downtown Clinton since 2009. Owners Jay and Janice Long have been providing motivation and creative workouts for anyone interested in being healthy and building…
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Nexton unveils Midtown’s Wellness, Pool and Racquet Club
December 8, 2020Nexton, South Carolina’s most innovative and walkable community, announced the details of its Midtown club, an expansive amenity center located in the heart of Nexton’s new neighborhood, Midtown. The 8,000-square-foot…
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Elite Total Fitness
October 20, 2020Elite Total Fitness is a 6,000+ square foot, state-of-the-art fitness facility located in the historic Simpsonville Cotton Mill. Our facility includes brand new, high-tech training equipment and we offer our…
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