Golden Shovel Groundbreaking for The Mill at Fountain Inn
February 26, 2023
On Tuesday, February 28th at 11:30 am, a golden shovel groundbreaking ceremony will take place to mark the start of construction for The Mill at Fountain Inn located at 100…
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Scoops on West Main Coming to Clinton in March
February 20, 2023
What was first an ice cream shop, will now become Scoops on West Main. Laila’s of Clinton opened last year to an enthusiastic crowd of ice cream lovers. The ice…
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High Spirits Hospitality announces Venue Showcase at new Events at Judson Mill
February 9, 2023
High Spirits Hospitality is introducing its new event space, Events at Judson Mill, to the public with a venue showcase on March 12th. The venue showcase will be on March…
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Columbia Food and Wine Festival’s 2023 Event Lineup
February 7, 2023
Tickets now on sale for eight festival events happening April 19-23 The Columbia Food and Wine Festival has released its full event schedule featuring eight unique dining experiences happening Wed.,…
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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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Colliers brokers represented Barrio Tacos in the lease of premier West Main Street location in Lexington
February 3, 2023
Colliers | South Carolina’s Rox Pollard and John Gressette represented Barrio Tacos + Tequila + Whiskey in the lease of ±2,837 square feet of restaurant space at 105 West Main…
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2023 South Carolina Chef Ambassadors announced
January 26, 2023
Today, three chefs were appointed South Carolina Chef Ambassadors for 2023. Lt. Gov. Pamela Evette made the announcement on behalf of Gov. Henry McMaster, along with Commissioner of Agriculture Hugh…
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Hotel Hartness to host on-site career fair on January 23
January 18, 2023
Hotel Hartness announced an additional career fair. The hotel is managed by Hay Creek Hotels and situated within the award-winning Hartness community. It will offer an idyllic retreat in proximity…
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Experience Columbia SC debuts 2023 ambassadors
January 12, 2023
Experience Columbia SC announced the new group of ambassadors for 2023 yesterday in conjunction with the launch of this year’s Columbia SC Insider’s Guide publication, featuring an illustration of Soda…
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Green Bay couple opens Wisconsin Meat & Cheese store in Charleston
January 9, 2023A Wisconsin couple is spreading the culinary joys of the Badger State one stick of summer sausage and package of cheese curds at a time. Casey Diedrich and Taylor Ambrosius…
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The Pasture Steakhouse Restaurant – Coming to Clinton in January
December 19, 2022
Opening a restaurant is not for everyone. Knowledge of the food service industry, supply chain issues, and customer service can be daunting for someone new to the industry. The Pasture…
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The Pasture Steakhouse Restaurant to Open in Clinton in January
December 15, 2022
When one door closes another door opens. Many patrons of Patriots Kitchen were sad to see them close and will forever miss the food and people. In January 2023 a…
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Columbia Food and Wine Festival announces 2023 dates and limited pre-sale tickets
December 14, 2022
Last minute holiday shoppers can snag tickets to the Grand Tasting Dec. 19-23 Columbia Food and Wine Festival, presented by Certified South Carolina, announced its 2023 festival dates. The weekend-long…
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Bonner Leader coordinates Service Saturday rooted in Gullah culture, cuisine
December 13, 2022Food has a way of connecting us. It brings us together, builds relationships and teaches us about different cultures and histories. And – although chef James Beard probably wasn’t thinking…
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Rootimentary Celebrates Opening with Ribbon Cutting
December 12, 2022
You know it’s official when the Laurens County Chamber of Commerce holds a ribbon cutting! That happened last week at Rootimentary in downtown Laurens. After just a week of being…
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The Wait is Over – Rootimentary Now Open to the Public
December 5, 2022
Good things come to those who wait. It’s been a long wait since the announcement of an upscale restaurant coming to Laurens and by all accounts it was well worth…
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52nd Annual Holiday Fair returns to the Greenville Convention Center December 1-3
November 30, 2022
The 52nd annual Holiday Fair will take place at the Greenville Convention Center December 1 – 3, offering the region’s largest selection of holiday arts, crafts and gifts under one…
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Stewart W. Heath IV named Vice President of Real Estate at OTO Development
November 28, 2022
Stewart W. Heath IV has been promoted to Vice President of Real Estate at OTO Development. In his new role, he is tasked with overseeing the hotelier’s team of real…
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A Conversation with Jenny Parrish, Olde English District Tourism Commission
November 15, 2022
The Olde English District spans seven counties in the north-central area of South Carolina: Chester, Chesterfield, Fairfield, Kershaw, Lancaster, Union and York. The district received its name because of the…
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Membership Services Manager
November 9, 2022
The membership services manager is responsible for all aspects of membership, serving as the first point of contact for membership with the South Carolina Restaurant and Lodging Association. This individual…
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2022 Main Street District Annual Meeting and Party
November 8, 2022On Monday, November 7, Columbia’s Main Street District celebrated 21 years of growth and development in downtown Columbia, SC. The Main Street District Annual Meeting and Party was hosted…
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Hotel Hartness announces Spa H and appointment of Tammi Johnson as Spa Manager
November 2, 2022
Hotel Hartness announced Spa H, a full-service spa amenity available just a short walk from the forthcoming luxury boutique hotel, and the appointment of Tammi Johnson as spa manager. Situated…
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Hotel Hartness to hold Career Fair Reception on November 14
November 2, 2022
Hotel Hartness, a luxury boutique hotel situated within the award-winning Hartness community and set to open this winter 2023, is pleased to announce a Career Fair Reception ahead of its…
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Visitors to Columbia top 15 million, ECSC announces
November 2, 2022
Experience Columbia SC, the Destination Marketing Organization for the Columbia region, announced that tourism is thriving again, to the tune of 15.1 million visitors in 2021. The latest numbers were…
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Clinton Rhythm on the Rails Weekend Draws Large Crowds to Town
October 24, 2022
The annual Rhythm on the Rails event was held in downtown Clinton this past weekend. The weather was perfect and judging from the turnout it was a great success. City…
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Hotel Hartness welcomes Christina Cole as catering sales manager
October 18, 2022
Hotel Hartness is expanding its sales and events team with the addition of Christina Cole as catering sales manager. Uniquely located within the 449-acre award-winning Hartness community, Hotel Hartness will…
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General admission passes and special event tickets now on sale for SEWE 2023
October 17, 2022
Tickets are now available for the Southeastern Wildlife Exposition’s 41st annual show, to be held February 17-19, 2023 in Charleston, SC After celebrating 40 years of wildlife art and the…
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Wild Rumpus of Sendak’s ‘Wild Things’ comes to Upcountry History Museum
October 17, 2022
Stomping into Greenville in its only South Carolina stop, “Wild Things: The Art of Maurice Sendak” will open at the Upcountry History Museum-Furman University, a Smithsonian Affiliate, on Saturday, October…
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City of Laurens Announces Christmas Parade Theme – Applications Available Now
October 17, 2022
It’s never too early to think about Christmas, especially when you are planning the annual Christmas Parade. The City of Laurens has announced the theme for the 2022 Christmas Parade…
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Palmetto Brothers Dispensary Rallies to Support Local Restaurant after Vandalism Incident
October 10, 2022
On Saturday, October 8, a local favorite, Roma Italian Restaurant, located on Laurens’ historic Square, was vandalized, and robbed. The incident kept Roma from being open on Sunday and upset…
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CMCC’S Swanson named a VenuesNow All-Star
October 6, 2022
Cheryl Swanson, Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center (CMCC) vice president and general manager, has been named a 2022 VenuesNow All-Star, the publication announced this week. Swanson, who has led the CMCC…
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Barbells, BBQ and Music at CrossFit864
October 5, 2022
CrossFit864 will host another Barbells, BBQ and Music event on Thursday, October 6 from 6:00-8:00 pm at the gym located at 207 W. Pitts Street in Clinton. “The weather is…
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Bon Secours Wellness Arena unveils ice rink and announces skating events and special programming
October 4, 2022
Bon Secours Wellness Arena, an award-winning state-of-the-art sports and entertainment venue located in downtown Greenville, has lifted the curtain on its iconic ice rink for a new and exciting season…
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The Southeastern Wildlife Exposition announces Ryan Kirby as 2023 Featured Artist
October 3, 2022
Boone, NC resident and wildlife artist Ryan Kirby named SEWE Featured Artist and will unveil the 2023 Featured Painting at Charleston’s newest fall event ‘Flyways’ on October 15 The Southeastern…
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Construction underway on AC Hotel Naples, an OTO Development project
September 19, 2022
Construction is underway on the AC Hotel by Marriott Naples in Southwest Florida. AC Hotel Naples is the hospitality component of Naples Square, a mixed-use development master-planned by Wheelock Street…
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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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Shepherd Hotel opens in downtown Clemson, creating jobs for ClemsonLIFE students and offering guests one-of-a-kind experience
September 8, 2022
A project four years in the making, Shepherd Hotel delivers luxury guest rooms, flavorful dining and authentic hospitality The Shepherd Hotel has opened its doors in downtown Clemson, offering guests…
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City of Laurens Confirms Feasibility Study and Issues RFP for Boutique Hotel in Laurens
September 7, 2022
Officials of the City of Laurens, South Carolina were pleased to announce that the firm commissioned to complete a Hotel Market Feasibility Study for Laurens, Core Distinction Group, LLC, is…
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Patriots Kitchen in Clinton to Reopen Friday
September 7, 2022
We recently reported that Patriots Kitchen in Clinton would be closed for a week or so due to Covid. Patriots Kitchen has announced this morning that they will reopen Friday…
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Creature Comforts Brewing Co. expands distribution to Columbia
September 6, 2022
This fall, award-winning Athens, GA-based brewery launches in Columbia, with two other Southern cities soon to follow Creature Comforts Brewing Co., an Athens, Georgia-based B-Corp certified craft brewery, announced plans…
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Greenville Country Club hires Jessica Martin as Private Events Manager
September 1, 2022
Greenville Country Club, one of the South’s most historic golf clubs, recently welcomed Jessica Martin to its team as Private Events Manager. Prior to this role, Martin was a staff…
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Charleston Restaurant Week 2022 begins on September 8
August 30, 2022
The next installment of Charleston Restaurant Week kicks off on Thursday, September 8, and runs through Sunday, September 18. The popular event offers patrons the opportunity to explore and enjoy…
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A Laurens County Icon – Whiteford’s Celebrates 65 Years
August 29, 2022
If you’re relatively new to Laurens County, it might take a few weeks, but you’ll soon figure out that Whiteford’s of Clinton and Laurens are two of the go-to places…
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Marriott Columbia completes guest rooms and suites renovation
August 29, 2022
Marriott Columbia announces the completion of its guest rooms and suites renovation. Owned and managed by Columbia Sussex, the Marriott Columbia is located on Main Street in the heart of…
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Todd Turner named Chief Executive Officer of OTO Development
August 18, 2022
Todd Turner has been named Chief Executive Officer of OTO Development, taking over the role from fellow co-founder Corry Oakes, who passed away unexpectedly on August 7. Oakes and Turner,…
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Poogan’s Southern Kitchen opening August 22 in The Beach Company’s Cardinal Crossing Community
August 17, 2022Colliers | South Carolina announces that Poogan’s Southern Kitchen will make its public debut on Monday, August 22, in the Cardinal Crossing community at 4605 Forest Drive in Forest Acres.…
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EMPLOYERS® named workers’ compensation carrier of choice by South Carolina Restaurant and Lodging Association
August 17, 2022
EMPLOYERS®, America’s small business insurance specialist®, has been named workers’ compensation carrier of choice by the South Carolina Restaurant and Lodging Association (SCRLA). Qualifying SCRLA members can now access a variety…
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OTO Development opens AC Hotel by Marriott in Bethesda MD
August 17, 2022AC Hotels by Marriott, part of Marriott Bonvoy’s portfolio of 30 extraordinary brands, has opened the doors to its newest hotel in the heart of downtown Bethesda, Maryland, bringing the…
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Boku Kitchen and Saloon invites the public to grand opening celebration August 25
August 15, 2022
The Pan-Asian restaurant will host drink specials, tastings, and giveaways with tunes by DJ Preach Jacobs Boku Kitchen and Saloon invites the public to its grand opening celebration Thursday, August…
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1801 Venture Club announced as presenting sponsor of Gamecock Central Kickoff event
August 2, 2022
Steel Hands Brewing in partnership with Gamecock Central is pleased to announce the 1801 Venture Club as its presenting sponsor for the 2nd Annual Gamecock Central Kickoff Party to be…
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