Zoo to break ground on The Darnall W. & Susan F. Boyd Aquarium & Reptile Conservation Center
August 31, 2021Riverbanks Zoo and Garden and The Darnall W. and Susan F. Boyd Foundation will host a groundbreaking at the Zoo on Tuesday, Sept 14 to kick off an exciting new…
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Downtown Clinton Turned Blue…PC Blue
August 30, 2021The Block Party and Welcome event for Presbyterian College (PC) students was a big hit with students and the community. Sponsored by the City of Clinton and Mainstreet Clinton the…
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State Museum to offer Ppanetarium and 4D show buy one get one tickets in Septmeber
August 30, 2021State Museum Invites Guests to Enjoy Buy One Get One Tickets for Planetarium and 4D Shows Every Weekend in September The South Carolina State Museum will offer guests and members…
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Barbells, BBQ and Live Music Coming to CrossFit864
August 29, 2021CrossFit864 is not just about working out. The group that works out together also plays together and you’re invited. On Thursday September 2nd CrossFit864f will host Barbells, BBQ and live…
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Progress on the Taproom Coming to Clinton
August 29, 2021It’s just been a few weeks since the BUZZ broke the story of the new taproom coming to Clinton. The City of Clinton Economic Development recently sold the DE Tribble…
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Hello Weekend – What’s Going on in Laurens County
August 25, 2021It’s the last weekend in August, how can that be? Football season is in full gear and this week is the Laurens v. Clinton rivalry game. Checik out this week’s…
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The Vestibule Coffee and Tea – Serving Much More Than Coffee or Tea
August 25, 2021Anyone who has enjoyed a coffee, tea or specialty drink from the Vestibule Coffee and Tea knows that it’s much more than a coffee shop. You might come in for…
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Greater CWC Chamber & Visitors Program has impressive lineup for monthly breakfast
August 18, 2021The Greater CWC Chamber & Visitors Program continues to love local with its August partners breakfast by showcasing a talented group of dynamic community-focused individuals, businesses and programs. The breakfast…
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Colliers Report: South Carolina hotels prove stability
August 18, 2021Commercial Real Estate Research & Forecast Report Market Highlights Leisure and transient travelers helped boost South Carolina hotel activity and bolster the hotel market beyond expected recovery numbers. High-volume activity…
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Capital City/Lake Murray Country celebrates 40 years and many accomplishments
August 17, 2021The Capital City/Lake Murray Country (CCLMC) Regional Tourism Board’s Annual Meeting and 40th Year Celebration was held Thursday, August 12th. The meeting provided an opportunity for the tourism community and…
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AC Hotel by Marriott Greenville Downtown announces Kelan Akers as assistant beverage director
August 12, 2021AC Hotel by Marriott Greenville Downtown is delighted to announce the appointment of Kelan Akers as assistant beverage director. In this role, Akers will be responsible for assisting in the…
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South Carolina Restaurant and Lodging Association names new President and Chief Executive Officer
August 12, 2021Susan Cohen has been appointed to succeed John Durst The South Carolina Restaurant and Lodging Association (SCRLA) has appointed Susan Cohen to serve as its new President and Chief Executive…
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Save the Date: Tempest One-Year Anniversary on Thursday, August 12
August 9, 2021Tempest is hosting a special menu dinner on Thursday, August 12 in celebration of its one-year anniversary. Chef Partners Jamie Lynch and Adam Hodgson have created a $99 seven-course tasting…
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Restaurant Week Greenville begins today, Thursday, August 5
August 5, 2021It’s the tastiest time of the year! Get your taste buds ready and bring your appetites as Restaurant Week Greenville makes its much-anticipated return this Thursday, August 5. Restaurant Week…
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Panera Bread locations in South Carolina to host hiring event Aug 5th
August 3, 2021JUST WALK IN! HIRING ALL SHIFTS / ALL POSITIONS! Company is hiring Restaurant Managers, Overnight Bakers, Catering Coordinators and Hourly Associates. Apply in person and get a FREE bakery treat and…
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Slaughter earns Accreditation in Public Relations
July 27, 2021Charlene D. Slaughter, director of communications with Experience Columbia SC (ECSC), has successfully earned the Accreditation in Public Relations, entitling her to use the APR professional designation. The announcement was…
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Powers elected to Sports Events & Tourism Association Board of Directors
July 26, 2021Scott Powers, executive director of Experience Columbia SC Sports, has been elected to the Sports Events & Tourism Association Board of Directors as a Destination Representative. He will serve a…
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Breaking News – City of Laurens Takes Top Award at South Carolina Municipal Association Annual Meeting
July 24, 2021The city of Laurens was well represented at the South Carolina Municipal Association Annual Meeting. The conference was held July 22-24, 2021 at Hilton Head Island, SC. Representing Laurens at…
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The Cliffs welcomes Chris Rhodes as general manager of The Cliffs at Walnut Cove
July 23, 2021The Cliffs announced that Chris Rhodes has joined its team as general manager of The Cliffs at Walnut Cove. An industry-certified professional with more than a decade of private club…
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South Carolina Restaurant and Lodging Association to host Restaurant Week Greenville after year hiatus
July 23, 2021It’s almost the tastiest time of the year! Get your taste buds ready and bring your appetites as Restaurant Week Greenville makes its much-anticipated return August 5-15. Restaurant Week is…
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Big Bass Tour returns to Columbia and Lake Murray in April 2022
July 22, 2021Big Bass Tour officials announced the 2022 Bass Tour schedule yesterday at ICAST in Orlanda, Florida. Miriam Atria, President/CEO of the Capital City/Lake Murray Country Regional Tourism Office, was at…
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Coffee Roost Announces High School Game Nights
July 21, 2021The Coffee Roost is launching a high school game night! Every Thursday night from 6-9pm come hang out at the Coffee Roost. Games in the line up include: Exploding Kittens…
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Wingard’s Market makes cover of nationwide industry magazine
July 14, 2021Wingard’s Market, the Midlands premier full-service garden and plant center, is featured on the July cover of Green Profit Magazine. Green Profit is a national industry magazine that brings timely,…
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July Events at Wild Dunes Resort
July 12, 2021Book Signing with Kristin Harmel, July 16 Come meet Kristin Harmel, the New York Times bestselling author of the newly released book, “The Forest of Vanishing Stars.” This World War…
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Salsa at Sunset: The Hottest Summer Night in SC
July 12, 2021Summer Series continues in Downtown Greenville on July 16 Salsa at Sunset: the Hottest Summer Night in SC continues its dynamic summer series of live Latin music and dancing on…
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Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center achieves GBAC STAR facility accreditation
July 8, 2021The Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center (CMCC) has achieved Global Biorisk Advisory Council® (GBAC) STAR™ accreditation, the gold standard for prepared facilities. Under the guidance of GBAC, a Division of ISSA,…
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Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center to host a job fair for hospitality industry – Aug. 17
July 7, 2021The Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center will host a job fair for the hospitality industry in August. Welcome Workers: Columbia Area Hospitality Industry Job Fair will be held on Tuesday, Aug.…
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New exhibit shows how South Carolina armed itself in the 19th century
July 6, 2021The Confederacy has never been known for its manufacturing capabilities. The fictional Rhett Butler told us “there’s not a cannon factory in the whole South.” In real life, the Confederate…
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Community Focus: Mark Smyers, talks about the Lower Saluda Greenway Feasibility Study
July 6, 2021In March 2021, the Central Midlands Council of Governments (CMCOG) in cooperation with the Irmo Chapin Recreation Commission (ICRC) released the Lower Saluda Greenway Feasibility Study. The purpose of the…
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High Spirits Hospitality adds Moriah Fair as an event coordinator
July 5, 2021Moriah Fair has joined the High Spirits Hospitality team as an Event Coordinator. A graduate of Clemson University , Fair was named to the President’s List for five semesters and…
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Hilton Grand Vacations opens luxury timeshare resort in historic downtown Charleston
June 29, 2021Hilton Grand Vacations Inc. (NYSE:HGV) announces the opening of Liberty Place Charleston by Hilton Club in Charleston, South Carolina, near the site where the iconic Liberty Tree once stood. Celebrating…
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Fireworks with the Phil – July 3
June 29, 2021The SC Philharmonic and the Columbia Fireflies are partnering to bring the Midlands a full orchestral patriotic concert with a fireworks finale to Segra Park on Saturday, July 3 at…
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Historic Chili Fest Partners With Visit Myrtle Beach For A Weekend Travel Sweepstakes
June 29, 2021The World Championship Chili Cook-off (WCCC) will take place in its new host city, Myrtle Beach, S.C., at Burroughs and Chapin Pavilion Place, and you could go FOR FREE. With…
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BJUgrass Brings the House Down at Music in the Garden Event
June 28, 2021Verdin’s Too, the host of a series of free music concerts set in their open-air nursery, took things to a new level with the latest event. Friday, June 25th was…
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Celebrate July 4th with Wild Dunes Resort
June 23, 2021If you are searching for a beachside Fourth of July celebration, look no further than Wild Dunes Resort, located on 1,600 acres of ocean paradise on Isle of Palms. With…
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Verdin’s Too Brings BJUgrass to Music in the Garden
June 22, 2021Verdin’s Too is getting ready to kick it up on a notch in their “Music in the Garden” events. This Friday, June 25th, they will bring BJUgrass to the garden…
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PBR’s Pendleton Whisky Velocity Tour returns to Columbia, South Carolina for second time in series history Aug. 7
June 17, 2021Tickets for the PBR Carolina Classic at Colonial Life Arena on-sale Friday, June 18 at 10:00 a.m. EDT For the second time in league history, PBR’s (Professional Bull Riders) Pendleton…
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Wingard’s Market offering boat tours for unique nature experience
June 11, 2021Lake Murray is known throughout the state as an incredible destination for families to explore the outdoors. One of the most exciting adventures is to witness the Purple Martin roost…
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Central S.C. Realtors donate fans for elderly and others during luncheon
June 6, 2021Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott addresses attendees By W. Thomas Smith Jr. The Central Carolina Realtors Association (CCRA) presented more than 200 box fans to the Richland County Sheriff’s Dept.…
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High Spirits Hospitality adds Xavier Murphy as Director of Human Resources
June 4, 2021Xavier Murphy has been hired at High Spirits Hospitality as its Director of Human Resources. Murphy earned dual degrees in Business Administration and Human Resources from Limestone College 2012. He…
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Movie Night in the park is coming to Laurens!
June 3, 2021The Laurens County Public Library and the City of Laurens will host movie night at the Laurens City Amphitheater (205 Gordon Street, Laurens) on June 18th at 9:00. Seating is…
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ESPN2 Spikeball segment to film in Columbia SC
June 1, 2021Experience Columbia SC Sports announced the Spikeball Summer Series Coed Invitational in Columbia this weekend. The tournament is being filmed by ESPN2 for a special segment set to air in…
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CRUELLA (PG-13) Now showing at the Capitol Theatre
May 31, 2021CRUELLA (PG-13) Now showing at the Capitol Theatre About the movie: Estella is a young and clever grifter who’s determined to make a name for herself in the fashion world. She…
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Krista McFarland joins High Spirits Hospitality as Executive Assistant
May 27, 2021Krista McFarland has been hired by High Spirits Hospitality as an Executive Assistant to company President and CEO, Tammy Johnson. McFarland earned her Certificate in Medical Administration from Compu College,…
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5th Street Group announces Military Discount
May 24, 2021Active or Retired Members of the US Military will receive 75% off their Bill 5th Street Group, which owns and operates restaurants in Charlotte, Charleston and Nashville, announced that all…
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Ashley Hunter launches second SC business venture; Grand opening of State & Frink – June 3rd
May 20, 2021The owner of South Carolina public relations and digital consulting firm, MPA Strategies, is launching her second business venture in the Midlands. Ashley Hunter, a former lobbyist and political strategist,…
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The Coffee Roost is Relocating and Expanding
May 19, 2021A coffee shop is an anchor for any thriving town and the people of Laurens like their coffee. That is evident by the success of the Coffee Roost since opening…
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Colliers Report: 2021 expected to surpass 2020 demand
May 13, 20212021 Q1 Hotel South Carolina Report Key Takeaways: Vaccine distribution will likely normalize travel this year and boost hotel activity South Carolina hotel submarkets are recovering with anticipated increased activity…
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Celebrate Mother’s Day at Wild Dunes Resort
May 6, 2021Wild Dunes Resort, located in South Carolina’s Lowcountry, invites moms to relax, put their feet in the sand and enjoy the resort’s 1,600 acres of oceanside paradise. Moms can escape…
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Still Bringing People Together: How Saluda Shoals Park Processed the Pandemic
May 6, 2021Wade Rainey University of South Carolina Honors Journalism Student Saluda Shoals Park is seeing a resurgence of visitors following the global pandemic that kept many guests away last year.…
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