Ladybugs flying free at Magnolia Gardens
July 11, 2016Hundreds of smiling children will scatter throughout Magnolia Plantation and Gardens on July 23 to launch 150,000 ladybugs skyward during the Lowcountry’s largest release of the environmentally friendly insect. The…
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Travel + Leisure magazine votes Charleston the “World’s #1 Best City”
July 7, 2016Travel + Leisure magazine announced yesterday their readers voted Charleston, South Carolina, the best city in the world. Excerpt from Travel + Leisure: Charleston moved up from the No. 2 city…
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Homeless Installation – A design installation connecting our community to the homeless – Charleston, July 2016
July 6, 2016Charleston residents have a history of uniting in a time of crisis. Homelessness is a crisis. Caused by different circumstances, anyone can become homeless. Most do not understand the extent of…
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Choice Hotels announces the expansion of the Cambria hotels & suites brand in North Charleston
June 27, 2016ROCKVILLE, MD – Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH), one of the world’s largest hotel companies, announced it has signed an agreement with franchise partner SpringBridge Development LLC and management…
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Barefoot Landing introduces new specialty shops
May 26, 2016New Merchants And A New Carousel Will Join The Exceptional Lineup At The Area’s Only Waterway Shopping, Dining And Entertainment Complex MYRTLE BEACH, SC – Burroughs & Chapin Company, Inc.…
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Barefoot Landing introduces new specialty shops
May 26, 2016New Merchants And A New Carousel Will Join The Exceptional Lineup At The Area’s Only Waterway Shopping, Dining And Entertainment Complex MYRTLE BEACH, SC – Burroughs & Chapin Company, Inc.…
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Magnolia Gardens site of living history through the eyes of the enslaved
May 17, 2016Experience history with period-dressed “living historians” as they tell stories and present craft and cooking demonstrations on Saturday, May 21, to mark a time when enslaved Africans labored in America.…
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Brad and Jennifer Moranz ‘Let the Good Times Roll’ in summertime variety show
May 9, 2016CHARLESTON, SC – Some of the country’s most talented performers will join former Broadway stars and Charleston producers Brad and Jennifer Moranz for “Let the Good Times Roll,” a summertime…
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LEGO® brick animal sculptures coming to the South Carolina Aquarium
May 9, 2016BricksALIVE opens August 19 CHARLESTON, SC – They’ve been a staple of almost everyone’s childhood, LEGO® bricks, now they’re inspiring guests at the South Carolina Aquarium. BricksALIVE, which opens August…
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Ben-Jamin Toy, Founder, Month of Man
May 2, 2016LowcountryBizSC Podcast Series’ mission is to support leadership in Giving Back, Diversity, Entrepreneurship, Continuous Education, the Knowledge Economy and the Arts. Thanks to our Sponsor: A Conversation…
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Second Annual Month of Man gives Charleston area men their ‘ManCard’
May 2, 2016CHARLESTON, SC – During the month of May, men all over Charleston can fuel their need for competition as part of the second annual Month of Man. Whether it’s playing…
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Coral Resorts Family of Properties receives coveted distinction by worldwide leader in vacation exchange
April 25, 2016Four premium Hilton Head Island resorts—Coral Reef Resort, Coral Sands Resort, Island Links Resort and Port O’Call—collectively referred to as the Coral Resorts family of properties, have received the 2016…
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National Park tourism in South Carolina creates $105.9 million in economic benefit
April 24, 2016New report shows visitor spending supports nearly 1,300 jobs in South Carolina ATLANTA, GA – A new National Park Service (NPS) report shows that 1,519,262 visitors to national parks…
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National Park tourism in South Carolina creates $105.9 million in economic benefit
April 24, 2016New report shows visitor spending supports nearly 1,300 jobs in South Carolina ATLANTA, GA – A new National Park Service (NPS) report shows that 1,519,262 visitors to national parks…
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Tristan Catering + Events welcomes new Director of Sales Sunday Tuk
April 12, 2016Highly recognized for creating unforgettable special events with unique and refined cuisine, Tristan Catering + Events welcomes a new Director of Sales to the team, Sunday Tuk. A Lowcountry native…
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Magnolia Gardens creates two positions to expand services
April 11, 2016Magnolia Plantation and Gardens has created two new positions to meet a growing need to manage special events and shield its computer network. A veteran of NASA, Karen Lucht has…
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Coral Resorts family of properties awarded highest distinction by worldwide leader in vacation exchange
April 4, 2016RCI wwards “Gold Crown” to properties based on top-tier assessments Four premium Hilton Head Island resorts—Coral Reef Resort, Coral Sands Resort, Island Links Resort and Port O’Call—collectively referred to…
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South Carolina Aquarium Gala to celebrate STEM education and conservation
April 4, 2016Join the Aquarium’s Largest Fundraiser May 7 CHARLESTON, SC – The South Carolina Aquarium will host its 10th annual Conservation Gala, May 7 on Liberty Square in Charleston. The gala…
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Brittany Lavelle Tulla, Executive Director, The Charleston World Heritage Coalition
March 30, 2016LowcountryBizSC Podcast Series’ mission is to support leadership in Giving Back, Diversity, Entrepreneurship, Continuous Education, the Knowledge Economy and the Arts. Thanks to our Sponsor: A Conversation with…
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Bees bring Magnolia Gardens a hive of possibilities
March 15, 2016Bee hives will give Magnolia Plantation and Gardens a new buzz to highlight the insect’s role as pollinators and the human threat to them. Tori Johnson, Magnolia’s student and youth…
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The Charleston Museum announces the availability of archaeological site reports online, making decades of research available to the public.
March 10, 2016The Charleston Museum announced that archaeological site reports, produced by its Archaeology Department, are now available online. Comprising 56 reports, the bulk of which were prepared by Curator of Historical…
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Breweries announced for Fifth Annual Charleston Beer Garden; 20 local, regional and national breweries to participate
March 2, 2016More than 40 craft beers will be available at the fifth annual Charleston Beer Garden on May 14. The area’s largest pop-up beer festival welcomes 20 breweries from the Charleston…
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South Carolina State Museum wins South Carolina Governor’s Cup Award
February 23, 2016South Carolina’s Top Award for Travel and Tourism COLUMBIA, SC – The South Carolina State Museum was awarded the prestigious Governor’s Cup Award, South Carolina’s top award for travel and…
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South Carolina State Museum wins South Carolina Governor’s Cup Award
February 23, 2016South Carolina’s Top Award for Travel and Tourism COLUMBIA, SC – The South Carolina State Museum was awarded the prestigious Governor’s Cup Award, South Carolina’s top award for travel and…
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North Myrtle Beach Chamber of Commerce, CVB positions itself as a regional tourism leader, reports $96M+ economic impact from tourism & unveils new branding and marketing campaign
February 10, 2016The North Myrtle Beach Chamber of Commerce, CVB unveiled today a new branding and marketing campaign that highlights the unique coastal Carolina destination that is North Myrtle Beach, S.C. To…
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Magnolia Gardens poetry contest deadline March 31
February 10, 2016Magnolia Plantation and Gardens will award prizes totaling more than $2,000 to poets ̶ young and old ̶ who best capture Magnolia as an idyllic “garden of romance.” Magnolia, America’s…
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Storytellers and craftsmen re-create life before and after freedom
February 10, 2016Four storytellers with blacksmith, cooking and brickmaking demonstrations at Magnolia Plantation and Gardens will present life on a Southern plantation before and after the end of chattel slavery. Following the…
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Three past champions return for the 2016 Volvo Car Open
February 10, 2016Jelena Jankovic, Sabine Lisicki and Samantha Stosur enter the Charleston WTA tournament Jelena Jankovic, the 2007 Family Circle Cup champion, Sabine Lisicki, the 2009 Family Circle Cup champion and…
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Magnolia Gardens poetry contest deadline March 31
February 2, 2016Magnolia Plantation and Gardens will award prizes totaling more than $2,000 to poets ̶ young and old ̶ who best capture Magnolia as an idyllic “garden of romance.” Magnolia, America’s…
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A sweet romantic walk through America’s oldest garden
January 28, 2016CHARLESTON, SC – The sprawling gardens at Magnolia Plantation and Gardens on the Ashley River will be the setting for a romantic Valentine Chocolate Walk. Ten chocolate stations in the…
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Apex Broadcasting becomes official sponsor of the RBC Heritage presented by Boeing
January 12, 2016The Heritage Classic Foundation and Apex Broadcasting announced today that Apex Broadcasting has signed a three-year agreement to become the new Official Radio Stations of the RBC Heritage Presented by…
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Select Registry appoints Mark Jaronski as Chief Executive Officer
January 6, 2016CHARLESTON, SC – Mark Jaronski has been named Chief Executive Officer of Select Registry, a portfolio of more than 320 quality-assured, independent bed and breakfasts, inns and boutique hotels throughout North America.…
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Magnolia discounts cut admission in half and offer free memberships
January 4, 2016Magnolia Plantation and Gardens has two special discounts in January for camellia enthusiasts and families eager to adopt a homeless pet. Admission has been cut in half until January 31…
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Kiawah Island Club announces new Head Golf Pros for Cassique and The River Course
December 30, 2015Dylan Thew to become new head pro of Cassique, Lee Stroever to become new head pro of The River Course KIAWAH ISLAND, SC – The Kiawah Island Club, a member-only…
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Ring In The New Year with a special five course dinner at 492
December 21, 2015On Thursday, December 31, 492 will host a special five course dinner to welcome the new year. Executive Chef Nate Whiting and Pastry Chef Amanee Neirouz created the New Year’s…
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Children’s Village and Holiday Potpourri brighten Magnolia’s Christmas scene
December 8, 2015CHARLESTON, SC – A Children’s Village, holiday train rides and an assortment of child-friendly and pet-lover activities will make the Christmas season bright at Magnolia Plantation and Gardens. The Children’s…
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Save and Sea the Magic at the South Carolina Aquarium while helping local flood victims
December 2, 2015CHARLESTON, SC — It’s the perfect opportunity to help neighbors who’ve lost so much after historic flooding hit the Lowcountry this past October. Now through the end of December, guests…
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Children’s Village and Holiday Potpourri spices Magnolia’s Christmas scene
December 2, 2015A Children’s Village, holiday train rides and an assortment of child-friendly and pet-lover activities will make the Christmas season bright at Magnolia Plantation and Gardens. The Children’s Village, a cluster…
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Celebrate the Holidays Under the sea at the South Carolina Aquarium
November 27, 2015Dive into the Sea-son with Scuba Claus, Snow Days, and Shark on the Shelf Tis the season for special holiday fun at the South Carolina Aquarium. Starting Nov. 27,…
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Palmetto Carriage Works sets the pace for the holidays – pre and post
November 23, 2015CHARLESTON, SC – Palmetto Carriage Works, the oldest carriage company to offer guided horse and mule-drawn tours in the historic city of Charleston, S.C., will be offering free carriage rides to…
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Online auction open for Party for the Parks coming Nov. 14 to Cannon Park
November 3, 2015CHARLESTON, SC – The Charleston Parks Conservancy will transform Cannon Park into a street-fair style party for the upcoming Party for the Parks, the nonprofit’s largest fundraiser of the year.…
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Magnolia Gardens gears up for another holiday food drive
November 3, 2015CHARLESTON, SC – In November and December, bring one or more non-perishable healthy food items to Magnolia Plantation and Gardens to receive special discounts off the garden admission and nature…
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“Paintings for a Purpose” at the South Carolina Aquarium celebrates local art and wildlife
October 26, 2015CHARLESTON, SC— Experience the magnificence of the ocean, sea turtles, and other marine life in a new art installation at the South Carolina Aquarium. Paintings for a Purpose, which features…
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A Community “High-Five” for South Carolina
October 7, 2015CHARLESTON, SC — The South Carolina Aquarium has reopened and is ready to host families for a fun day of adventure and learning. Now through Sunday, Oct. 11, 2015, the…
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Swamp Garden gets new naturalist for improved maintenance
October 6, 2015CHARLESTON, SC – Magnolia Plantation and Gardens has embarked on a multi-year environmental project to re-establish and diversify native plants varieties and rejuvenate the wildlife habitat in the 60-acre Audubon…
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Charleston’s Bulldog Tours in the Running for Best Ghost Tour in the Country
September 23, 2015CHARLESTON, S.C. – Charleston’s own Bulldog Tours has been selected by USA Today’s local experts as one of the top 20 ghost tours in the country. Now readers are casting…
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EventHaus named one of the 40 best performing companies in South Carolina by SC Biz News
September 19, 2015CHARLESTON, SC – EventHaus, a Charleston-based event rental provider, has been named one of the 40 best-performing companies in South Carolina for 2015 by SC Biz News. Twenty large companies…
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Palmetto Carriage Works names Chief Administrative Officer
September 15, 2015CHARLESTON, SC – Palmetto Carriage Works, the oldest carriage company in historic Charleston, S.C., to offer guided horse and mule-drawn tours of the city, has named Victoria H. Moore chief administrative…
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Eighth Annual Autumn on the Ashley Oct. 10-11 at Magnolia Gardens
September 14, 2015CHARLESTON, SC – More than 50 vendors will exhibit wood cravings, paintings, textiles, pottery, jewelry, culinary oils and photographs during the 8th Annual Autumn on the Ashley Crafts Fair at…
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Xenia Hotels & Resorts announces opening of the Grand Bohemian Hotel Charleston
September 2, 2015ORLANDO, FL – Xenia Hotels & Resorts, Inc. (NYSE: XHR) announced the addition of the Grand Bohemian Hotel Charleston, an Autograph Collection hotel located in the heart of the historic…
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