King Charles Inn welcomes Ray Berrouet as Director of Sales
August 26, 2016King Charles Inn, a historic hotel located in the heart of downtown Charleston, welcomes Ray Berrouet to its staff. Berrouet has joined the King Charles Inn team as its Director…
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King Charles Inn welcomes Ray Berrouet as Director of Sales
August 26, 2016
King Charles Inn, a historic hotel located in the heart of downtown Charleston, welcomes Ray Berrouet to its staff. Berrouet has joined the King Charles Inn team as its Director…
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LEGO® brick animal sculptures now on display at the South Carolina Aquarium
August 21, 2016
CHARLESTON, SC – The same bricks that have helped build wonderful childhood memories for years are now featured in amazing animal sculptures at the South Carolina Aquarium. BricksALIVE, an innovative…
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Magnolia Gardens names new youth program coordinator
August 10, 2016
Kimberly Zuercher, a former special needs and early childhood teacher’s assistant with a Kansas school district, has been named youth program coordinator at Magnolia Plantation and Gardens. As a nature…
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The Beach Club names Nick Saltmarsh as General Manager
August 4, 2016
The Beach Club, a Leading Hotel of the World set to open this September, has hired Nick Saltmarsh as General Manager. With more than 20 years of hospitality expertise, Saltmarsh…
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The Beach Club names Nick Saltmarsh as General Manager
August 3, 2016The Beach Club, a Leading Hotel of the World set to open this September, has hired Nick Saltmarsh as General Manager. With more than 20 years of hospitality expertise, Saltmarsh…
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Magnolia Gardens and Lowcountry Dog promoting dog adoptions
July 27, 2016
Magnolia Plantation and Gardens, considered one of America’s most dog-friendly destinations, has partnered with Lowcountry Dog Magazine to offer free annual memberships to families that adopt a dog in August…
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RBC extends commitment to RBC Heritage and RBC Canadian Open
July 20, 2016
The PGA TOUR, RBC, Golf Canada and the Heritage Classic Foundation jointly announced that RBC has signed six-year extensions as title sponsor of both the RBC Heritage and the RBC…
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The Beach Club promises excellence for business & leisure travelers
July 20, 2016The Beach Club, a waterfront resort and part of the Leading Hotels of the World collection, is nearing completion and set to open this September. Located on Charleston Harbor, the…
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The Beach Club promises excellence for business & leisure travelers
July 20, 2016
The Beach Club, a waterfront resort and part of the Leading Hotels of the World collection, is nearing completion and set to open this September. Located on Charleston Harbor, the…
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Ladybugs flying free at Magnolia Gardens
July 11, 2016
Hundreds 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, 2016
Travel + 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, 2016
Charleston 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, 2016
ROCKVILLE, 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, 2016
New 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, 2016
New 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, 2016
Experience 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, 2016
CHARLESTON, 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, 2016
BricksALIVE 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, 2016
LowcountryBizSC 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, 2016
CHARLESTON, 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, 2016
Four 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, 2016
New 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, 2016
New 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, 2016
Highly 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, 2016
Magnolia 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, 2016
RCI 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, 2016
Join 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, 2016
LowcountryBizSC 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, 2016
Bee 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, 2016
More 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, 2016
South 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, 2016
South 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, 2016
The 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, 2016
Magnolia 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, 2016
Four 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, 2016
Jelena 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, 2016
Magnolia 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, 2016
CHARLESTON, 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, 2016
The 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, 2016
CHARLESTON, 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, 2016
Magnolia 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, 2015
On 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, 2015
CHARLESTON, 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, 2015
CHARLESTON, 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, 2015
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 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, 2015
CHARLESTON, 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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