Flock and Rally celebrates two ADDY Awards for S.C. State Fair ad campaign
March 11, 2020
Flock and Rally, a women-owned integrated communications and marketing firm based in Columbia, South Carolina, has earned two 2020 ADDY Awards for its advertising and creative work for the 2019…
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COR launches new talent retention and community pride initiative Crash Course Columbia
February 26, 2020The program aims to build local champions and will take place four times a year Columbia Opportunity Resource (COR), in partnership with Experience Columbia SC, has launched a new talent…
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Steel Hands Brewing receives Golden Nail Award from Columbia Chamber of Commerce
February 25, 2020
Cayce’s first production brewery recognized for Commercial Beautification Steel Hands Brewing was awarded with the prestigious Golden Nail Award by the Columbia Chamber of Commerce at the Columbia Impact Awards…
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Boating Magazine names Lake Murray a top-10 boating destination
February 24, 2020Two times in a decade, in 2011 and 2020, Boating Magazine has named Lake Murray one of the Top 10 Places to Live and Boat. “The Capital City/Lake Murray Country…
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Governor presents Tourism Achievement Awards at conference
February 20, 2020
In an awards luncheon at the Governor’s Conference on Tourism and Travel, Governor Henry McMaster recognized people and places who made significant contributions to tourism in South Carolina. The industry’s…
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South Carolina tourism reports another record year
February 19, 2020
Tourism in South Carolina is now a record $23.8 billion industry, supporting one in every 10 jobs and generating $1.8 billion in state and local taxes, according to figures released today…
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Learn about the U.S. Marines during the American Revolution at free lecture
February 12, 2020
Before the halls of Montezuma, and even before the shores of Tripoli, the United States Marine Corps played a critical role in the formation of this nation from its very…
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Historic Cokesbury College to Hold Wedding Expo March 5
February 12, 2020
Wedding Expo March 5 highlights historic Cokesbury College as wedding venue Historic Cokesbury College, located at 210 College Drive in Cokesbury, S.C., will host its first Wedding Expo Thursday, March…
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Ag + Arts debuts in Lexington County
February 8, 2020
On June 13-14, 2020, Lexington County will join 10 other counties in South Carolina for the South Carolina Ag + Art Tour. This is a free tour for visitors and…
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LS3P receives top honors at NEHW Awards Event
February 5, 2020
LS3P received top honors at the recent 2020 NEWH Awards Event held in Charleston, SC. LS3P was recognized nationally along with other regional firms across the United States for its…
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‘First of its kind’ hotel in downtown Clemson coming to life
January 27, 2020
Clemson, S.C. — The newest upscale boutique hotel is coming to life in Clemson, South Carolina. Mashburn Construction broke ground on the new building on November 14, 2019. Since then, Mashburn…
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Historic Columbia opens process for annual Preservation Awards
January 23, 2020
Historic Columbia is accepting nominations through February 13 for outstanding efforts in historic preservation Historic Columbia is now accepting nominations for the 2020 Preservation Awards. All nominations are due by Thursday, February 13. Each…
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EdVenture and WP Rawl join together
January 22, 2020
South Carolina’s state vegetable focus of new exhibit EdVenture Children’s Museum is pleased to welcome Walter P. Rawl & Sons Inc. as a sponsor of the Busy Bee Farm exhibit.…
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South Carolina’s State Tourism Office will celebrate National Plan For Vacation Day
January 19, 2020
The South Carolina Department of Parks, Recreation & Tourism will celebrate National Plan For Vacation Day on Tuesday, Jan. 28, to encourage workers and employees to convert their hard-earned vacation…
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Carmichael promoted to Director of Marketing at Experience Columbia SC
January 13, 2020
Experience Columbia SC announced the promotion of Kelsey Carmichael to Director of Marketing. Carmichael had been the Marketing Specialist at ECSC for four-and-a-half years. Carmichael was born and raised in…
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South Carolina Restaurant and Lodging Association to host its 67th Annual Stars of South Carolina Hospitality Industry Awards Gala
December 19, 2019
The South Carolina Restaurant and Lodging Association (SCRLA) will host its 67th Annual Stars of South Carolina Hospitality Awards Gala on January 21 at the Embassy Suites Airport Charleston Convention…
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WinterFest is back at the State Museum
December 17, 2019
Celebrate the holidays with The Polar Express 4D Experience, free with an Explorer 2 ticket The holidays are in full swing at the South Carolina State Museum. WinterFest, sponsored by…
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New partnership is taking steps to prevent human trafficking in South Carolina hotels
December 10, 2019
The South Carolina Restaurant and Lodging Association (SCRLA) has announced a new partnership with the Seattle-based nonprofit, Businesses Ending Slavery and Trafficking (BEST) to make human trafficking awareness training available…
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New Partnership is Taking Steps to Prevent Human Trafficking in South Carolina Hotels
December 10, 2019
The South Carolina Restaurant and Lodging Association’s newest partnership launched December 3 The South Carolina Restaurant and Lodging Association (SCRLA) has announced a new partnership with the Seattle-based nonprofit, Businesses…
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The Greater Columbia Restaurant Association honors their 2019 Restaurant Hall of Fame inductees
December 5, 2019
The Greater Columbia Chapter of the South Carolina Restaurant and Lodging Association (SCRLA) hosted its annual Columbia Benefit Dinner on November 25 at the Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center. At the…
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Nancy Smith named 2020 chair of the IAFE
December 4, 2019
Nancy Smith, CFE, of the South Carolina State Fair in Columbia was elected the 2020 chair of the International Association of Fairs and Expositions (IAFE) during the final business session…
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Celebrate the holiday season at the State Museum
November 25, 2019
The holidays are in full swing at the South Carolina State Museum with returning holiday themed 4D and planetarium shows now playing and the museum’s annual Winter Fest celebration. WinterFest,…
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Flock to the Zoo for Lights Before Christmas
November 20, 2019Columbia’s Longest Running Holiday Tradition Kicks Off this Weekend Join Riverbanks Zoo and Garden for the 32nd annual Lights Before Christmas presented by Blue Cross Blue Shield of South Carolina. The…
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Kick off the Holidays with Historic Columbia
November 19, 2019
Decorative house tours, classic carriage rides and breakfast with Santa heighten the holiday season Historic Columbia is the home for holiday traditions, and the new season of events is sure…
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Sleigh Bell Stroll and Trot – November 25 & 26
November 19, 2019
Family Fun Walk and Four Mile Run at Holiday Lights on the River See the lights at the Sleigh Bell Stroll (Nov. 25 and Sleigh Bell Trot (Nov. 26)! Join us at Saluda Shoals…
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The City of Cayce announces annual Christmas in Cayce festivities
November 18, 2019
The City of Cayce announced their 2019 Christmas in Cayce festivities! Beginning on Thursday, December 5th and continuing through the end of the year, visitors can ride or stroll through the…
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Holiday Lights on the River opens November 27th at Saluda Shoals Park
November 18, 2019Holiday Lights on the River is a magical holiday light show you won’t want to miss Families and friends can fill up their cars for a festive ride through a wonderland of…
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EdVenture Children’s Museum announces Santa’s Arrival on Friday, November 29th
November 13, 2019
Holiday Village at EdVenture Kicks off with St. Nick’s Arrival Down the Chimney EdVenture Children’s Museum is pleased to announce the grand opening of Santa’s Holiday Village on Friday, November…
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Official Christmas Tree arrives at South Carolina State House
November 13, 2019
South Carolina’s Official Christmas Tree arrived at the South Carolina State House this morning following a brief press conference on the North Lawn. Kelly Barbrey, vice president of marketing and communications with…
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Vickie Davis – The Visit Lake Murray Podcast
November 13, 2019
Capital City Lake Murray Country offers official visitor information for vacation planning, world-class fishing, boating, golf packages and fun things to do for the entire family. Lake Murray Country spans…
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South Carolina Restaurant and Lodging Association launches Labor Law Compliance Help Desk
November 12, 2019
The South Carolina Restaurant and Lodging Association (SCRLA) launched their Labor Law Compliance Help Desk with assistance from national employment law firm Jackson Lewis P.C. The help desk provides quick…
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S.C. State Fair debuts Carolina Lights holiday light show
November 11, 2019
The South Carolina State Fair will usher in the holiday season with its first drive-through light show, Carolina Lights, Dec. 7-28, at the South Carolina State Fairgrounds. The drive-through light…
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Progress amps up across the BullStreet District
November 1, 2019
A third national business is headed to Columbia’s newest downtown destination If you drive by the massive, 181-acre BullStreet District — known as the largest urban redevelopment project on the…
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Burnette Shutt & McDaniel earns top-tier honors in Best Law Firms
November 1, 2019
Burnette Shutt & McDaniel again has earned Tier 1 honors in two employment law practice areas in the just-released 2020 edition of “Best Law Firms in America.” The top-level rankings…
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South Carolina State Museum’s Executive Director announces retirement
October 31, 2019
Award Winning Leader to Step Down in 2020 after 18 years as head of state’s largest museum William Calloway, executive director of the South Carolina State Museum has announced plans…
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Historic Columbia receives National Parks Service grant to preserve Modjeska Monteith Simkins home
October 28, 2019
Civil rights leader’s home to once again become a site for human rights activism The National Park Service has awarded a $49,500 grant to Historic Columbia to turn Modjeska Monteith Simkins’…
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Two new exhibits continue Relic Room’s commemoration of the First World War
October 23, 2019
The exhibit dealing with the 30th Division’s experience on the Western Front in 1918 has ended, but the commemoration of the “Great War” is far from over at the South…
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South Carolina State Fair wraps up 150th anniversary event on high note
October 22, 2019
Historic celebrations, free daily circus highlight this year’s fair The 2019 South Carolina State Fair closed the gates on the 150thh anniversary fair Sunday night after welcoming 416,320 guests during the…
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Five Points grieves the loss of Colonel Jack Van Loan
October 16, 2019
Five Points grieves the loss of Colonel Jack Van Loan USAF retired, a former association president and board member emeritus. A patriotic and selfless Vietnam POW returnee, Col. Van Loan…
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South Carolina State Fair doubles previous year’s opening day attendance
October 11, 2019
39,416 guests turn out as fair debuts free daily circus The 150th anniversary South Carolina State Fair opened the gates to lots of enthusiasm and near record-setting crowds on opening…
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Historic Columbia rolls out the family fun in October
October 8, 2019History is alive this October as Historic Columbia celebrates the season with its popular autumn events, including the free Scarecrows in the Garden Exhibit, which runs all month, the Spirits…
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Douglas OFlaherty, IOM, named Chair of Northeast Board of Regents of Institute for Organization Management
October 8, 2019
Institute for Organization Management, the professional development program of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation, has appointed Douglas OFlaherty, IOM, Vice President of the South Carolina Restaurant and Lodging Association,…
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8th annual Newberry Harvest Festival
October 6, 2019
Wine, food, music & vendors presented by Enoree River Winery On Saturday, October 12th from 10:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. in Newberry, SC, Enoree River Winery will host their 8th…
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Everything you need to know about the 150th South Carolina State Fair Oct. 9-20 in Columbia
September 25, 2019
2019 event will feature a free daily circus, free concerts and more — discount tickets available through Oct. 8 It’s the South Carolina State Fair’s 150th birthday, and the award-winning…
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Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center celebrates 15 years
September 22, 2019
Fifteen years ago, Facebook was launched, “Friends” aired its season finale, Michael Phelps won his first Olympic medal, and the Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center (CMCC) opened its doors. South Carolina’s…
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Carolina Pines RV Resort Grand Opening
September 18, 2019
Sun Rv Resort is celebrating the Grand Opening of Carolina Pines on October 22nd and you’re invited. Be one of the first to experience all the fun the resort has…
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Choice Hotels welcomes third Cambria in South Carolina
September 18, 2019
Cambria Hotels, an upscale brand franchised by Choice Hotels International, Inc. , announced the opening of its third hotel in South Carolina. The hotel is just miles from the state…
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Fourth Halls Chophouse set to open in Nexton September 18
September 13, 2019
Hall Management Group LLC (HMG) announced the September 18 opening of their fourth Halls Chophouse in Nexton Square in Summerville, South Carolina. Their flagship location at 434 King Street in…
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Ticket sales for 150th South Carolina State Fair begin Sept. 4
September 4, 2019
Admission tickets and ride vouchers for the 2019 South Carolina State Fair are on sale. Discount admission tickets and ride vouchers are available through Oct. 8 at participating Circle K…
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Soda City Market partners with The Moore Company
September 4, 2019
Soda City announced a recent partnership with The Moore Company, Columbia’s leading boutique real estate agency. Existing event patrons, prospective residents, and community enthusiasts are encouraged to visit The Moore…
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