Rhino Concessions hires Marketing and Operations Manager
October 13, 2014GREENVILLE, SC – Rhino Concessions has hired Amanda Gardner as its new Marketing and Operations Manager. A native of Irmo, Gardner graduated from Clemson University in 2014 with a degree in…
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Rhino Concessions hires Marketing and Operations Manager
October 13, 2014GREENVILLE, SC – Rhino Concessions has hired Amanda Gardner as its new Marketing and Operations Manager. A native of Irmo, Gardner graduated from Clemson University in 2014 with a degree in…
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Hospitality-Related Entities and Retailers: How You Can Prepare for Hurricane Season
September 23, 2014
By Christian Stegmaier Collins & Lacy, P.C. With the 25th anniversary of Hurricane Hugo upon us and hurricane season in full swing, it is imperative those in retail and…
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Greenville Arena District President and General Manager honored with award nomination
September 22, 2014
GREENVILLE, SC – The Greenville Arena District is pleased to announce that Roger Newton, President and General Manager of the Bon Secours Wellness Arena, has been nominated for the International Entertainment…
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Greenville’s Poinsett Club Named “Platinum Club of America”
September 17, 2014
GREENVILLE, SC – The Poinsett Club, one of the Greenville area’s oldest and most recognizable clubs, has again been named a “Platinum Club of America.” In the private club industry, this…
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Friends of the Greenville Zoo adds new board members
August 28, 2014GREENVILLE, SC – Eric Jarinko and Chris Manley are the newest members of the Friends of the Greenville Zoo Board. Manley is the managing partner of Engenius, a Greenvile-based web…
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New Siamang Makes Debut at Greenville Zoo
August 11, 2014
Ella, 23-year-old siamang, moves from Lee Richardson Zoo GREEENVILLE, SC – Guests visiting the Greenville Zoo this weekend will have the opportunity to meet its newest resident. Ella, a 23-year-old female…
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Greenville, SC on The Today Show
July 30, 2014VisitGreenvilleSC is thrilled to share our most recent PR score! For the past several days, we’ve worked with The Today Show on a summer travel story to include Greenville, SC as a…
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New European Style Bike Friendly Inn Opens In Downtown Greenville, SC
July 24, 2014
GREENVILLE, SC – After its opening last month, Greenville local Wendy Lynam’s Swamp Rabbit Inn is already drawing both locals and visitors to Greenville’s historic West End. The Swamp Rabbit Inn…
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Ryan Mccurdy Joins the Reserve at Lake Keowee as Clubhouse Manager
July 22, 2014SUNSET, SC – Following a thorough recruiting process, The Reserve at Lake Keowee’s Board of Trustees has named Ryan McCurdy as the community’s new Clubhouse Manager. McCurdy brings more than 30…
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Most Popular Travel Destinations for North Carolinians
July 16, 2014GREENVILLE, SC – Yeah, that Greenville ranks in the Top 10 Most Popular Destinations for NC Travelers – #8 in fact (right after Orlando – think Disney World, folks – and before Gatlinburg, TN and Washington,…
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Friends of the Greenville Zoo Adds New Board Members
July 15, 2014GREENVILLE, SC – The Friends of the Greenville Zoo have added three community leaders to its board. The new members are: Ben Urueta, vice president of design at DP3 Architects,…
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A Lot of Greenville Health System Swamp Rabbit Hoppenings
July 14, 2014GREENVILLE, SC – We are in the heat of summer and I hope everyone is having fun with friends and family. Here is the latest GHS Swamp Rabbit Hoppenings and…
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Brianna Shaw Named Top Executive of Greenville-Based Food, Wine and Live Music Festival.
July 9, 2014GREENVILLE, SC— Euphoria Greenville, one of the Southeast’s premier food, wine and live music festivals, has named Brianna Shaw its new executive director. Shaw is tasked with expanding the event’s…
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Lancaster SC Kicks-Off Ag+Art Tour on June 20th
June 16, 2014
LANCASTER, SC – Lancaster will kick-off this weekend’s free self-guided tour of farms & artisans with a downtown arts crawl and live music event. From 5-7pm, a free arts crawl…
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Beloved Elephant Passes Away En Route To Cheyenne Mountain Zoo
June 15, 2014
Age-related conditions likely cause Joni’s death GREENVILLE, SC – Greenville Zoo and Cheyenne Mountain Zoo are mourning the loss of Joni (known to the community as “Joy”), a beloved 44-year-old elderly…
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SCPRT Hires Communications Professional to Boost Statewide Tourism Marketing
June 9, 2014
COLUMBIA, SC – A new public relations professional was added to the team at the South Carolina Department of Parks, Recreation & Tourism (SCPRT) to enhance its efforts in marketing the…
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SCPRT Hires Communications Professional to Boost Statewide Tourism Marketing
June 9, 2014
COLUMBIA, SC – A new public relations professional was added to the team at the South Carolina Department of Parks, Recreation & Tourism (SCPRT) to enhance its efforts in marketing the…
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South Carolina State Parks Service Launches Yearlong ‘Making Memories’ Photo Contest
June 9, 2014CHARLESTON, SC – The South Carolina State Parks Service is excited to announce the launch of ‘Making Memories,’ a yearlong photo contest inviting visitors and locals alike to capture, then share,…
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South Carolina State Parks Service Launches Yearlong ‘Making Memories’ Photo Contest
June 9, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – The South Carolina State Parks Service is excited to announce the launch of ‘Making Memories,’ a yearlong photo contest inviting visitors and locals alike to capture, then share,…
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South Carolina State Parks Service Launches Yearlong ‘Making Memories’ Photo Contest
June 6, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – The South Carolina State Parks Service is excited to announce the launch of ‘Making Memories,’ a yearlong photo contest inviting visitors and locals alike to capture, then share,…
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South Carolina State Parks Service Launches Yearlong ‘Making Memories’ Photo Contest
June 6, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – The South Carolina State Parks Service is excited to announce the launch of ‘Making Memories,’ a yearlong photo contest inviting visitors and locals alike to capture, then share,…
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CFSA Upstate Farm Tour After-Party
June 5, 2014GREENVILLE, SC – June 8, 2014 – FREE Garden Concert at 6:30 pm Greenville Forward and Gardening for Good are excited to host the CFSA Upstate Farm Tour after-party at the…
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Volunteers are a Big Piece of the Puzzle
June 5, 2014
ANDERSON, SC – Do you like history? Do you like to volunteer? The Anderson County Museum is currently looking for Volunteers for our front desk. Volunteers’ at the ACM are…
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Exhibit at Museum Celebrates National Garden Week
June 5, 2014
ANDERSON, SC – The Anderson Council of Garden Clubs will celebrate National Garden Week with an exhibit at the Anderson County Museum. “Pride of the Piedmont” will open with a…
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Boat Show Producer Announces Successful 2014 Season
June 2, 2014
GREENVILLE, SC – The 2014 boat show season has concluded for JBM & Associates, producer of the Charleston Boat Show held in January, Savannah Boat Show held in March and…
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Greenville Library to Receive National Award
May 22, 2014
COLUMBIA, SC – The Greenville County Library System is the winner of the Association of Specialized and Cooperative Agencies (ASCLA)/Keystone Library Automation System (KLAS) & National Organization on Disability (NOD) Award.…
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Greenville Zoo Bids Farewell To Female Elephant
May 22, 2014
GREENVILLE, SC – After an extensive search, working directly with the Elephant Species Survival Program (SSP) to identify available Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) accredited facilities and working independently with a recognized…
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Greenville County Rec’s Waterparks Open May 24
May 19, 2014GREENVILLE, SC – Greenville County Rec’s waterparks will open this Saturday, May 24 through Memorial Day, May 26. Discovery Island at Southside Park and Otter Creek at Northside Park will open weekends only until…
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Greenville County Rec Adult Sports – Summer / Fall 2014
May 12, 2014Adult Softball Registration is open for the Late Summer/Early Fall 2014 Adult Softball Season. Multiple leagues will be offered in the Men’s Open, Men’s Church, COED Open, and COED…
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Carswell joins The Old Cigar Warehouse team
December 30, 2013GREENVILLE, SC – December 31, 2014 – The Old Cigar Warehouse has hired Arynn Carswell as its new Wedding Sales Manager. With a passion for events, Carswell will assist brides…
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The Old Cigar Warehouse to host Bridal Open House
August 20, 2013GREENVILLE, SC – August 20, 2013 – Newly engaged brides are invited to check out downtown Greenville’s newest event venue at a special Bridal Open House at the Old Cigar…
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Liquid Catering brings in summer intern
June 7, 2013GREENVILLE, SC – June 9, 2013 – Liquid Catering, the Upstate’s premier event-bar management company, has hired two interns for the summer months. Lauren Wendel is a South Carolina native…
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Liquid Catering hosting The Modern Mr.
February 14, 2013GREENVILLE, SC – February 14, 2013 – Liquid Catering, an Upstate caterer specializing in providing top-shelf bar elements for all occasions, announces its The Modern Mr. event to be held…
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The Woodlands at Furman earns awards for senior care
August 22, 2012GREENVILLE, SC – August 22, 212 – The Woodlands at Furman received three awards this week from Greystone Communities for excellence in providing senior living. The Woodlands beat out scores…
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Casey Weston to Perform Bojangles’ Southern 500 National Anthem
April 27, 2012DARLINGTON, SC – April 27, 2012 – Casey Weston, Nashville-basedrecording artist and former finalist on the popular TV show, “TheVoice,” will perform the National Anthem for the NASCAR Sprint CupSeries…
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Liquid Catering celebrates its first anniversary
February 20, 2012GREENVILLE, SC – FEBRUARY 21, 2012 – Liquid Catering, the Upstate’s first and premier full-service beverage catering company, celebrates its first year in business this week. Liquid Catering specializes in…
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SCPRT Wins National Awards for Web Development
November 22, 2011COLUMBIA, SC – November 22, 2011 – The South Carolina Department ofParks, Recreation & Tourism (SCPRT) was recognized with two awardsfrom the Web Marketing Association for outstanding achievement inwebsite development.…
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Greenville Convention & Visitors Bureau Awarded $290,000 by the State
October 17, 2011GREENVILLE, SC – October 14, 2011 – The State of South Carolina recognizes the importance and impact of promoting the Greenville area so much so that they are putting dollars…
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Web Site Highlights Careers in Hospitality for South Carolina Students
August 25, 2011South Carolina Hospitality Association Launches GoProStart.com SOUTH CAROLINA – August 25, 2011 – The South Carolina Hospitality Association (SCHA) recently revamped their www.GoProStart.com Web site that supplies students the knowledge…
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Season Preview Month at Hollywild
March 6, 2011INMAN, SC – Catch a sneak preview of Hollywild Animal Park’s 2011 season during the month of March when the park is open on Saturdays and Sundays. The park opens…
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Winegardner & Hammons, Inc. Announces Management of Spartanburg Marriott at Renaissance Park
February 2, 2011CINCINNATI, OH – February 1, 2011 – Winegardner & Hammons, Inc., one of the nations leading hotel management companies, today announced that it has been selected to manage the Spartanburg…
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Greenville Zoo Announces Birth of Colobus Monkey
January 15, 2011Zoo launches naming contest for new addition GREENVILLE, SC – January 13, 2011 – The Greenville Zoo welcomed a new colobus monkey while the zoo was closed for the winter…
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Greenville Zoo’s Two New African Lions Make Public Debut
December 10, 2010Zoo to throw welcome party; offer free children’s admission GREENVILLE, SC – December 10, 2010 – Guests visiting the Greenville Zoo this weekend have the opportunity to meet its newest…
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Extended Stay Hotels Exits Chapter 11 with Strengthened Balance Sheet and Renewed Outlook for the Future
October 12, 2010SPARTANBURG, SC – October 8, 2010 – Extended Stay Inc. (the Company) announced today that it has successfully emerged from Chapter 11 protection. An investment group including Centerbridge Partners, L.P.,…
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“Star Search” @ Hollywild
September 7, 2010INMAN, SC – September 7, 2010 – Astronomer Rick Boozer of Greer, SC, who has studied the stars from telescopes across the world, will present a 45 minute multimedia introduction…
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BI-LO Center to Be Managed by Greenville Arena District
September 1, 2010Centerplate, the Venue’s Current Manager, Extends Food Service Role GREENVILLE, SC – September 1, 2010 – The Greenville Arena District (GAD), the agency which owns the BI-LO Center and manages…
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City Hosts NFL Punt, Pass and Kick Competition
August 27, 2010Free national program open to area youth GREENVILLE, SC – August 27, 2010 – The City of Greenville Parks and Recreation Department invites local youth to compete in the NFL…
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Greenville Zoo Welcomes New Spider Monkey
August 4, 2010Male monkey added on breeding recommendation by the Species Survival Plan GREENVILLE, SC – August 4, 2010 – Greenville Zoo guests have the opportunity to meet its newest resident, an…
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Greenville Zoo's Elephants Turn 40
June 17, 2010Zoo kicks off Summer Zoobilee with week-long birthday festivities GREENVILLE, SC – June 17, 2010 – The Greenville Zoo will mark the beginning of its Summer Zoobilee with Elephant Week…
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