First Greenville Venue Crawl to highlight area’s leading event spaces
February 4, 2020
Engaged couples and event planners are invited to experience a mock-event setting in some of Greenville’s most elegant spaces this Sunday, February 9. The Greenville Venue Crawl, organized by High…
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‘First of its kind’ hotel in downtown Clemson coming to life
January 27, 2020
Clemson, S.C. — The newest upscale boutique hotel is coming to life in Clemson, South Carolina. Mashburn Construction broke ground on the new building on November 14, 2019. Since then, Mashburn…
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High Spirits Hospitality honors employees
January 24, 2020
High Spirits Hospitality — the parent company of Liquid Catering, The Old Cigar Warehouse, Bravo1 Protection and High Spirits Events – recently honored its employees during its annual anniversary celebration.…
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Helen Hill, CEO of the Charleston Area CVB, speaking at Small Business Lunch at Halls – February 6th
January 24, 2020
The King Street Marketing Group and the Hall Family presents Helen Hill, CEO of the Charleston Area Convention and Visitors Bureau, as our guest speaker for Small Business Lunch at Halls Thursday, February…
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Historic Columbia opens process for annual Preservation Awards
January 23, 2020
Historic Columbia is accepting nominations through February 13 for outstanding efforts in historic preservation Historic Columbia is now accepting nominations for the 2020 Preservation Awards. All nominations are due by Thursday, February 13. Each…
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The Woodhouse Day Spa to open in Greenville
January 23, 2020
Woodhouse Day Spa, the ultimate, full service, luxury day spa is set to open in Magnolia Park shopping center in Greenville, South Carolina on Friday, January 24. With 68 independent…
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EdVenture and WP Rawl join together
January 22, 2020
South Carolina’s state vegetable focus of new exhibit EdVenture Children’s Museum is pleased to welcome Walter P. Rawl & Sons Inc. as a sponsor of the Busy Bee Farm exhibit.…
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South Carolina’s State Tourism Office will celebrate National Plan For Vacation Day
January 19, 2020
The South Carolina Department of Parks, Recreation & Tourism will celebrate National Plan For Vacation Day on Tuesday, Jan. 28, to encourage workers and employees to convert their hard-earned vacation…
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Greenville Zoo staff monitoring Amur Leopard pregnancy
January 15, 2020
Over the past month, the Greenville Zoo staff has used ultrasound imaging to confirm that Jade, the zoo’s nine-year-old female Amur leopard, is pregnant and monitor the health of her…
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The Cliffs announces team to lead new member services department
January 14, 2020The Cliffs announced the launch of a new member services department led by a team of seven hospitality veterans. The new department will provide personalized services to members within each…
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Carmichael promoted to Director of Marketing at Experience Columbia SC
January 13, 2020
Experience Columbia SC announced the promotion of Kelsey Carmichael to Director of Marketing. Carmichael had been the Marketing Specialist at ECSC for four-and-a-half years. Carmichael was born and raised in…
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Sonesta Resort Hilton Head Island names Peter Conboy Director of Finance
January 7, 2020
Sonesta Resort Hilton Head Island has named Peter Conboy as its new Director of Finance. Located along the coast of South Carolina’s scenic Hilton Head Island, the lushly landscaped beachfront…
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Little Dog Agency client update
December 22, 2019Wasabi Restaurant Group This Decemer at Wasabi enjoy the Sushi Spotlight Roll of the Month, Cow fish Maki: enjoy Seared Kobe beef, tempura red bell pepper and cream cheese on the…
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Folly Beach hosts the New Year’s Eve Flip-Flop Drop & Fireworks and the New Year’s Day Bill Murray Look-a-Like Polar Bear Plunge
December 22, 2019
Drop a ball to mark the stroke of midnight? Not on Folly Beach. On Folly, the new year is counted down with a pair of sparkly flip-flops descending from high…
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South Carolina Restaurant and Lodging Association to host its 67th Annual Stars of South Carolina Hospitality Industry Awards Gala
December 19, 2019
The South Carolina Restaurant and Lodging Association (SCRLA) will host its 67th Annual Stars of South Carolina Hospitality Awards Gala on January 21 at the Embassy Suites Airport Charleston Convention…
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WinterFest is back at the State Museum
December 17, 2019
Celebrate the holidays with The Polar Express 4D Experience, free with an Explorer 2 ticket The holidays are in full swing at the South Carolina State Museum. WinterFest, sponsored by…
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Makeready announces leadership for new hotel property in Charleston
December 12, 2019
Ahead of Emeline Opening in Spring 2020, Brad Harvey is Appointed as General Manager and Shannon Hartman as the Director of Sales & Marketing Makeready, a hotel, restaurant and retail…
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New partnership is taking steps to prevent human trafficking in South Carolina hotels
December 10, 2019
The South Carolina Restaurant and Lodging Association (SCRLA) has announced a new partnership with the Seattle-based nonprofit, Businesses Ending Slavery and Trafficking (BEST) to make human trafficking awareness training available…
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New Partnership is Taking Steps to Prevent Human Trafficking in South Carolina Hotels
December 10, 2019
The South Carolina Restaurant and Lodging Association’s newest partnership launched December 3 The South Carolina Restaurant and Lodging Association (SCRLA) has announced a new partnership with the Seattle-based nonprofit, Businesses…
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The Charleston Museum hires new Historic House Manager
December 6, 2019
The Charleston Museum welcomed a new Historic House Manager, Heather Rivet. One week after relocating to Charleston from London, ON Canada with her husband, Heather came across the open position…
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The Greater Columbia Restaurant Association honors their 2019 Restaurant Hall of Fame inductees
December 5, 2019
The Greater Columbia Chapter of the South Carolina Restaurant and Lodging Association (SCRLA) hosted its annual Columbia Benefit Dinner on November 25 at the Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center. At the…
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Nancy Smith named 2020 chair of the IAFE
December 4, 2019
Nancy Smith, CFE, of the South Carolina State Fair in Columbia was elected the 2020 chair of the International Association of Fairs and Expositions (IAFE) during the final business session…
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Celebrate the holiday season at the State Museum
November 25, 2019
The holidays are in full swing at the South Carolina State Museum with returning holiday themed 4D and planetarium shows now playing and the museum’s annual Winter Fest celebration. WinterFest,…
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Lakeside Lodge Clemson welcomes David Slevin as General Manager for signature restaurant
November 20, 2019
Lakeside Lodge Clemson announced that David Slevin has been named general manager of the property’s food and beverage programs. In his new role, Slevin will oversee the soon-to-be-announced on-site restaurant…
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Flock to the Zoo for Lights Before Christmas
November 20, 2019Columbia’s Longest Running Holiday Tradition Kicks Off this Weekend Join Riverbanks Zoo and Garden for the 32nd annual Lights Before Christmas presented by Blue Cross Blue Shield of South Carolina. The…
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Kick off the Holidays with Historic Columbia
November 19, 2019
Decorative house tours, classic carriage rides and breakfast with Santa heighten the holiday season Historic Columbia is the home for holiday traditions, and the new season of events is sure…
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Sleigh Bell Stroll and Trot – November 25 & 26
November 19, 2019
Family Fun Walk and Four Mile Run at Holiday Lights on the River See the lights at the Sleigh Bell Stroll (Nov. 25 and Sleigh Bell Trot (Nov. 26)! Join us at Saluda Shoals…
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The City of Cayce announces annual Christmas in Cayce festivities
November 18, 2019
The City of Cayce announced their 2019 Christmas in Cayce festivities! Beginning on Thursday, December 5th and continuing through the end of the year, visitors can ride or stroll through the…
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Holiday Lights on the River opens November 27th at Saluda Shoals Park
November 18, 2019Holiday Lights on the River is a magical holiday light show you won’t want to miss Families and friends can fill up their cars for a festive ride through a wonderland of…
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EdVenture Children’s Museum announces Santa’s Arrival on Friday, November 29th
November 13, 2019
Holiday Village at EdVenture Kicks off with St. Nick’s Arrival Down the Chimney EdVenture Children’s Museum is pleased to announce the grand opening of Santa’s Holiday Village on Friday, November…
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Lakewood Camping Resort named Park of the Year
November 13, 2019
Award presented to park owners at the 2019 Outdoor Hospitality Conference; Expo The National Association of RV Parks and Campgrounds (ARVC) has named Lakewood Camping Resort, located in Myrtle Beach,…
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Official Christmas Tree arrives at South Carolina State House
November 13, 2019
South Carolina’s Official Christmas Tree arrived at the South Carolina State House this morning following a brief press conference on the North Lawn. Kelly Barbrey, vice president of marketing and communications with…
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Vickie Davis – The Visit Lake Murray Podcast
November 13, 2019
Capital City Lake Murray Country offers official visitor information for vacation planning, world-class fishing, boating, golf packages and fun things to do for the entire family. Lake Murray Country spans…
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South Carolina Restaurant and Lodging Association launches Labor Law Compliance Help Desk
November 12, 2019
The South Carolina Restaurant and Lodging Association (SCRLA) launched their Labor Law Compliance Help Desk with assistance from national employment law firm Jackson Lewis P.C. The help desk provides quick…
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S.C. State Fair debuts Carolina Lights holiday light show
November 11, 2019
The South Carolina State Fair will usher in the holiday season with its first drive-through light show, Carolina Lights, Dec. 7-28, at the South Carolina State Fairgrounds. The drive-through light…
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Firefly Distillery hires new Event Manager
November 4, 2019
Sara Bennett has joined Firefly Distillery as Events Manager ahead of its move to a new expanded location near Park Circle in early 2020. Bennett comes from a special events…
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Greenville Country Club hostess earns Employee of the Year award
November 1, 2019
LaVerne Young, hostess at Greenville Country Club (GCC), is being honored with the Front of the House Employee of the Year award by the South Carolina Restaurant and Lodging Association.…
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Progress amps up across the BullStreet District
November 1, 2019
A third national business is headed to Columbia’s newest downtown destination If you drive by the massive, 181-acre BullStreet District — known as the largest urban redevelopment project on the…
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Burnette Shutt & McDaniel earns top-tier honors in Best Law Firms
November 1, 2019
Burnette Shutt & McDaniel again has earned Tier 1 honors in two employment law practice areas in the just-released 2020 edition of “Best Law Firms in America.” The top-level rankings…
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High Spirits Hospitality hires new vice president of sales and marketing
November 1, 2019
Holly Haraway is bringing her years of industry experience to the High Spirits Hospitality team as the new vice president of sales and marketing. A Greenville native, Haraway graduated from…
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South Carolina State Museum’s Executive Director announces retirement
October 31, 2019
Award Winning Leader to Step Down in 2020 after 18 years as head of state’s largest museum William Calloway, executive director of the South Carolina State Museum has announced plans…
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Historic Columbia receives National Parks Service grant to preserve Modjeska Monteith Simkins home
October 28, 2019
Civil rights leader’s home to once again become a site for human rights activism The National Park Service has awarded a $49,500 grant to Historic Columbia to turn Modjeska Monteith Simkins’…
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Old Cigar Warehouse launches one of the first all-inclusive wedding packages in the upstate
October 25, 2019
The Old Cigar Warehouse has launched their Platinum Wedding Package, one of the first all-inclusive packages in the Upstate. The package pricing is simple. It is broken down into a base price, and a…
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Two new exhibits continue Relic Room’s commemoration of the First World War
October 23, 2019
The exhibit dealing with the 30th Division’s experience on the Western Front in 1918 has ended, but the commemoration of the “Great War” is far from over at the South…
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Sun RV Resorts officially opens upscale resort
October 22, 2019
Carolina Pines to Offer the Best of Life at the Beach and Back to Nature All in One Carolina Pines, a Signature Sun RV Resort officially celebrated its grand opening today near…
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South Carolina State Fair wraps up 150th anniversary event on high note
October 22, 2019
Historic celebrations, free daily circus highlight this year’s fair The 2019 South Carolina State Fair closed the gates on the 150thh anniversary fair Sunday night after welcoming 416,320 guests during the…
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Wild Dunes Resort hosts Women’s Construction Group for annual conference, new hotel site tour
October 21, 2019On October 18, Wild Dunes Resort, a Destination Hotel, hosted the National Association of Women in Construction (NAWIC) for the industry group’s South Atlantic Region Fall Conference at the resort’s…
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International African American Museum announces groundbreaking
October 16, 2019
Illuminating the African American Journey The International African American Museum (IAAM) announced its public Groundbreaking Ceremony will be held Friday, October 25 at 10:00. The theme for the occasion is…
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Five Points grieves the loss of Colonel Jack Van Loan
October 16, 2019
Five Points grieves the loss of Colonel Jack Van Loan USAF retired, a former association president and board member emeritus. A patriotic and selfless Vietnam POW returnee, Col. Van Loan…
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South Carolina State Fair doubles previous year’s opening day attendance
October 11, 2019
39,416 guests turn out as fair debuts free daily circus The 150th anniversary South Carolina State Fair opened the gates to lots of enthusiasm and near record-setting crowds on opening…
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