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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City to Celebrate National Bike Month
April 29, 2010Series of free bicycle-friendly community events plannedfor May GREENVILLE, SC – April 29, 2010 – The City of Greenville willcelebrate National Bike Month with free family-friendly activitiesdesigned to appeal to…
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South Carolina Gets New Official State Tourism Web Presence
April 27, 2010CHARLESTON, SC – April 26, 2010 – The South Carolina DepartmentofParks, Recreation & Tourism (SCPRT) has re-launched its visitorwebsite, www.DiscoverSouthCarolina.com,with an improved, simplified design and features that make exploringthe Palmetto…
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South Carolina Hospitality Association Elects New Officers and Directors
April 8, 2010CHARLESTON, SC – April 8, 2010 – The South Carolina HospitalityAssociation has elected new officers and Board members for 2010 duringtheir annual meeting held in March. Duane Parrish, President of…
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Carolina First Center Receives 2010 Prime Site Award
March 29, 2010GREENVILLE, SC – March 29, 2010 – The Carolina First Center, one of the region’s largest convention and meeting facilities, has been named a 2010 Prime Site Award Winner by…
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SCPRT Introduces New Advertising Campaign
February 2, 2010MYRTLE BEACH, SC – February 1, 2010 – South Carolina is Made For Vacation. That’s the message the South Carolina Department of Parks, Recreation & Tourism will be delivering to consumers…
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