Chapin Downtown Farmer’s Market returns with new hours – Saturday, September 2,
August 28, 2017
The Chapin Downtown Farmer’s Market returns Saturday, September 2 as part of the Chapin Labor Day Weekend and will have new hours – 9:00 am to 12:00 pm in the…
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Capital Resorts announces affiliation agreement with The Links Golf & Racquet Club
August 27, 2017
MYRTLE BEACH, SC – Capital Resorts Group, a wholly owned subsidiary of National Hospitality Group, is a leading vacation ownership company headquartered in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, announces the addition of The…
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Capital Resorts announces affiliation agreement with The Links Golf & Racquet Club
August 27, 2017
MYRTLE BEACH, SC – Capital Resorts Group, a wholly owned subsidiary of National Hospitality Group, is a leading vacation ownership company headquartered in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, announces the addition of The…
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Sixth Annual NEEDTOBREATHE Golf Classic announced for April 23 in Charleston
August 22, 2017
Bear Rinehart of award-winning South Carolina rock band NEEDTOBREATHE and OneWorld Health Executive Director Michael O’Neal appeared this morning on NBC Golf Channel’s Morning Drive, Quick 9, and Golf Channel Podcast to announce the date of…
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Cambria Hotels breaks ground in Mount Pleasant, S.C.
August 21, 2017
Choice Hotels International, Inc along with developers SpringBridge Development, LLC and Landmark Enterprises announced the groundbreaking of the Cambria Hotel Mount Pleasant. Located at 1472 Highway 17 North, the 112-room property…
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Girl Scouts works with the SETI Institute to skyrocket girls’ interest in STEM
August 17, 2017
August 19-21, through a unique partnership with NASA, Girl Scouts of South Carolina Mountains to Midlands will host girls, aged 12-18, from around the nation for our Eyes to the…
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Girl Scouts works with the SETI Institute to skyrocket girls’ interest in STEM
August 17, 2017
August 19-21, through a unique partnership with NASA, Girl Scouts of South Carolina Mountains to Midlands will host girls, aged 12-18, from around the nation for our Eyes to the…
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S.C. State Fair/WLTX Eclipse Tailgate Party has international flare
August 17, 2017
Guests from four countries and 32 states will converge at the S.C. State Fair Aug. 21 for the region’s historical total eclipse. More than 2,000 parking spots and roughly 75 RV spots…
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Don’t Despair, Share a Pair!
August 17, 2017
Share certified eclipse glasses on Mon. Aug. 21 to view the partial eclipse before and after totality The Total Eclipse Weekend Columbia, S.C. campaign understands that residents and visitors are concerned about…
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Hilton Garden Inn Greenville earns TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence
August 17, 2017
Built on a foundation of exceptional guest service, OTO Development encourages every hotel in its portfolio to solicit, and act upon, customer feedback. Thus OTO, a Johnson Management company, is…
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Capital Club welcomes two additional members
August 16, 2017EJ Newby (second from left) and Carol Caulk (far right) are welcomed to Capital Rotary membership, flanked by their respective sponsors, Craig Lemrow and Ione Cockrell. They’ve both been active…
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Capital Club welcomes two additional members
August 16, 2017EJ Newby (second from left) and Carol Caulk (far right) are welcomed to Capital Rotary membership, flanked by their respective sponsors, Craig Lemrow and Ione Cockrell. They’ve both been active…
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The Old Cigar Warehouse taps hospitality veteran as sales manager
August 14, 2017
The Old Cigar Warehouse has added Samantha Chapman as its venue sales manager. A College of Charleston graduate, Chapman brings more than seven years of experience in catering and venue…
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How to Safely Watch the Great American Eclipse of 2017
August 13, 2017On Aug. 21, 2017, the entire United States will see a partial eclipse of the sun. Parts of 11 states, including South Carolina, will experience a total solar eclipse. If…
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How to Safely Watch the Great American Eclipse of 2017
August 13, 2017On Aug. 21, 2017, the entire United States will see a partial eclipse of the sun. Parts of 11 states, including South Carolina, will experience a total solar eclipse. If…
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How to Safely Watch the Great American Eclipse of 2017
August 13, 2017
On Aug. 21, 2017, the entire United States will see a partial eclipse of the sun. Parts of 11 states, including South Carolina, will experience a total solar eclipse. If…
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Riverbanks Zoo and Garden names new President and CEO
August 9, 2017
COLUMBIA, SC – Riverbanks Zoo and Garden is pleased to announce the promotion of Thomas K. Stringfellow to president and CEO. Stringfellow becomes only the third executive to oversee the…
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Scot Goldfarb named general manager of Morgan Creek Grill
August 2, 2017Morgan Creek Grill announced the hiring of Scot Goldfarb as general manager. Arriving with 32 years of restaurant management experience, Goldfarb brings a set of solution-oriented skills and an outstanding…
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West Columbia Amphitheater temporarily closed for upgrades
August 1, 2017
The West Columbia Amphitheater and parking lot to the South end of the Riverwalk is temporarily closed to the public for improvements to the amphitheater. The seating and stage areas…
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Blake Management Group brings fine dining to Columbia senior living community
August 1, 2017
Senior living communities are rarely lauded for their dining programs but with a resident-focused, chef-driven approach to dining, thoughtfully planned menus and a hospitality-minded vision led by Chef Damien Cavicchi,…
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SCSM announces new offerings
July 31, 2017
NEW Shadows From Space Planetarium Show Debuts Today Experience the total solar eclipse early in this new planetarium show debuting today. See what causes this magnificent celestial display, which millions across the US…
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Angi Fuller Wildt chosen for leadership position at the CMA
July 26, 2017COLUMBIA, SC – Angi Fuller Wildt has been selected as the Columbia Museum of Art’s new chief development officer. She joined the team on Tuesday, July 11, 2017. “We…
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United Way of the Piedmont presents two awards to OTO Development
July 25, 2017
United Way of the Piedmont presented two awards to OTO Development in recognition of the hospitality company’s employee generosity. OTO, a Johnson Management company, received the Employee Giving and Circle…
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High Spirits Hospitality adds Director of Event Sales
July 20, 2017
Katherine Brown has joined High Spirits Hospitality as its Director of Event Sales. A graduate of the University of North Carolina , Brown brings more than a decade of work…
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Ladybugs flying free at Magnolia Gardens
July 19, 2017
Lowcountry families will gather at Magnolia Plantation and Gardens on Saturday, July 22, for the release of 150,000 ladybugs during the area’s largest event that celebrates the environmentally friendly insect. The Fourth…
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Atlantic Marina Holdings purchases Tierra Verde Marina Resort
July 17, 2017Dunston Powell, CCIM of Carolina Commercial, LLC represented Atlantic Marina Holdings, LLC in the purchase of Tierra Verde Marina Resort in Tierra Verde, Florida. Tierra Verde Marina is a…
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Irmo Chapin Recreation Commission announces new executive director
July 17, 2017
The Irmo Chapin Recreation Commission (ICRC) has announced the promotion of Mark A. Smyers to the position of executive director. He fills the vacancy created by the retirement of Elizabeth…
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EdVenture opens new FLIGHT exhibit
July 13, 2017
EdVenture is opening its newest permanent exhibit, FLIGHT, with support from NASA and the City of Columbia, Saturday, July 15, at 10 a.m. Museum members are invited to preview the…
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OTO Development adds seven properties to managed portfolio
July 10, 2017As one of America’s fastest-growing private companies, OTO Development expands consistently via smart developments and savvy operations – for itself as well as an increasing number of hotel ownership groups.…
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Wasabi introduces new monthly sushi spotlight, The Hotate Maki
July 10, 2017This July, Wasabi is spotlighting the Hotate Maki with blue crab, green onion and avocado, topped with panko fried scallop and cilantro garlic aioli sauce. The special is available for just $12 throughout…
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Charleston County Public Library offers free solar eclipse programs and safety glasses
July 10, 2017
Charleston County Public Library (CCPL) will provide numerous opportunities in August for residents of all ages to learn about the upcoming solar eclipse and pick up a pair of free safety…
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High Spirits Hospitality adds Director of Human Resources
July 7, 2017
High Spirits Hospitality has added Sarah Lusk as its Director of Human Resources. A graduate of Furman University, Lusk’s primary responsibilities will be in the hiring process, employee relations, compliance…
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Dollar Sunday | Hampton-Preston Mansion
July 2, 2017
Residents of Richland and Lexington Counties are invited to take a guided tour of one of our historic house museums for just $1! This month, visit the Hampton-Preston Mansion for…
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Art of the Name Game: AC Hotel Spartanburg names meeting rooms in honor of featured artists
June 28, 2017“Room 1, Room 2, Room 3” would be functional names, but not particularly fun, so AC Hotel Spartanburg hosted a community contest to decide what to call its three meeting…
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EdVenture partners with The Franklin Institute to provide GSK Science in the Summer™
June 26, 2017
EdVenture is one of twenty-five institutions awarded a $12,000 grant from GSK and The Franklin Institute to provide GSK Science in the Summer™ camps across the Midlands to underrepresented…
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King Charles Inn wins TripExperts’ 2017 Experts’ Choice Award
June 21, 2017King Charles Inn, a boutique hotel pairing English heritage with Southern hospitality, has been named a recipient of the 2017 Experts’ Choice Awards from TripExpert. Reflecting views from professional travel…
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Timbers Resorts launches sales on Kiawah Island
June 19, 2017Timbers Resorts, one of the largest independent developers and operators of private boutique resorts and residence clubs, announced today, on the heels of breaking ground this spring, the first…
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OTO wins Hilton Developer of the Year award
June 19, 2017OTO Development, a Johnson Management company, has been named Hilton’s Developer of the Year in the Focused Service category. The company earned this distinction for four Hilton-branded properties in…
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AC Hotel Spartanburg announces rooftop restaurant partner
June 16, 2017OTO Development, a Johnson Management company, has announced the much-anticipated rooftop restaurant coming to AC Hotel Spartanburg. Level 10, a Rick Erwin Dining Group concept, will serve the downtown…
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CCPL selected for first-of-its-kind internship program
June 12, 2017
Charleston County Public Library (CCPL) will participate in a connected learning summer internship program sponsored by the Public Library Association (PLA), a division of the American Library Association (ALA). Through…
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Graham Flanary joins Charleston Grill team as Dining Room Manager
June 8, 2017The Charleston Grill recently announced the appointment of Graham Flanary to the position of Dining Room Manager. Graham was born and raised in Knoxville Tennessee. He originally started working in…
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Tim Judge named General Manager of three Hutson Alley restaurants
June 5, 2017Hutson Alley restaurants Vincent Chicco’s, Michael’s on the Alley and cocktail lounge The Victor Social Club are pleased to announce the hiring of Tim Judge as General Manager. Arriving with…
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Tequila Thursdays are back at SOL Southwest Kitchen & Tequila Bar
May 31, 2017
Starting this Thursday, June 1, SOL Southwest Kitchen & Tequila Bar is bringing back Tequila Thursdays, a weekly Happy Hour event at both the Summerville and Mount Pleasantlocations. This weekly series will take…
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Take a bite out of hunger and save on zoo admission during Toucan Tuesdays
May 30, 2017Visit Riverbanks Zoo and Garden on a Tuesday this summer and help curb hunger in the Midlands. Guests will receive pay-one-price admission to the park with a donation of two…
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The stars aligned at Magnolia Gardens to benefit Make-A-Wish South Carolina
May 29, 2017“An Evening of Jazz Under the Stars” raised more than $65,000 for Make-A-Wish South Carolina, a statewide charity that grants unique experiences for children with life-threatening medical conditions. During…
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Green Book of S.C. Travel Guide to Increase Impact of $2.4 Billion S.C. African American Travel Industry
May 26, 2017
Major new international tourism tool launched by S.C. African American Heritage Commission The first-ever mobile travel guide to S.C. African American cultural sites, the Green Book of South Carolina, has…
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Green Book of S.C. Travel Guide to increase impact of $2.4 billion S.C. African American travel industry
May 26, 2017Major new international tourism tool launched by S.C. African American Heritage Commission The first-ever mobile travel guide to S.C. African American cultural sites, the Green Book of South Carolina, has…
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Green Book of S.C. Travel Guide to increase impact of $2.4 billion S.C. African American travel industry
May 26, 2017
Major new international tourism tool launched by S.C. African American Heritage Commission The first-ever mobile travel guide to S.C. African American cultural sites, the Green Book of South Carolina, has…
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Columbia Museum of Art to participate in Blue Star Museums
May 22, 2017
The Columbia Museum of Art announces participation in the Blue Star Museums program, a collaboration among the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA), Blue Star Families, the Department of Defense,…
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Lourie Center offers water aerobics at Maxcy Gregg Pool
May 18, 2017
The Lourie Center is offering a summer water aerobics program for adults, in cooperation with Maxcy Gregg Pool. Classes begin Wednesday May 31 and will meet until Saturday September 30.…
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