Lynn Robertson appointed as Interim Director of Columbia Museum of Art
December 28, 2016
COLUMBIA, SC – Lynn Robertson, former executive director of the McKissick Museum at the University of South Carolina, has been appointed as the interim executive director of the Columbia Museum…
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Richland Library recaps most checked-out items
December 18, 2016Your Access to What Was Hot throughout 2016 As 2016 begins to wind down, Richland Library is looking back over the last year at what was trending…
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Edventure Camps are open for enrollment-Winter Camp
December 17, 2016
EdVenture Children’s Museum offers a variety of camp sessions for 4-12 year olds starting with Winter Break Camp, followed by MLK Day and Spring Break camps. Each camp is open…
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Tasting Tuesday; Holidays around the World, Dec. 17
December 12, 2016
Tasting Tuesday, Dec. 13 The State Museum is open late until 8 p.m. every Tuesday night for holiday shopping, South Carolina food product tastings, samples of local beer and wine in…
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St. Pat’s committee announces 2017 Get to the Green Race details
December 12, 2016
On Saturday, March 18, 2017, the St. Pat’s in Five Points festival will offer more than music, good eats, and green beer. This year’s festival will feature several exciting changes…
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CVB launches CulturePASS for Columbia tourists
December 7, 2016
The Columbia Museum of Art announces the launch of the Columbia Visitors Bureau (CVB) CulturePASS combination ticket. For $23, the CulturePASS provides discounted adult admission to the South Carolina State…
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Zoo anticipates the birth of its first baby gorilla
December 4, 2016Riverbanks Zoo and Garden is excited to announce the pregnancy of one of the Zoo’s female western lowland gorillas. The expectant mother is due in late May. The pregnancy is…
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Conquer winter break boredom: Art Center to offer camp for children
December 1, 2016
Let your child explore the world of pottery and mixed media in a fun and interactive art camp during their winter break at the Columbia Art Center. The registration fee…
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Holiday Music Series
November 30, 2016
The Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport (GSP) is excited about its annual Holiday Music Series. This year, we’ve added more performances to the schedule. Anyone in the terminal including passengers, those meeting…
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Edventure kicks off the holidays with the opening of Snowville and Gingerbread Jamboree
November 29, 2016All families are invited to some holiday fun this season at EdVenture’s Gingerbread Jamboree, held each weekend through December 31. The holiday event series for children will feature photos with…
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Brosius to leave Columbia Museum of Art for new philanthropic opportunity
November 29, 2016
COLUMBIA, SC – Columbia Museum of Art Executive Director Karen Brosius informed board members and staff today of her acceptance of the president position with a national nonprofit organization in…
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City of Columbia’s Main Street ICE returns for its fifth season
November 28, 2016
Main Street ICE, the City of Columbia’s outdoor ice skating rink, will return for its fifth season Thanksgiving Day at Boyd Plaza (corner of Main and Hampton streets). Main Street…
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Spartanburg Convention & Visitor’s Bureau hires Visitor Services Coordinator
November 22, 2016
SPARTANBURG, SC – The Spartanburg Convention & Visitor’s Bureau (SCVB) is pleased to welcome Megan Collins as its new Visitor Services Coordinator, assisting the sales team in selling Spartanburg County as a…
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Holiday events announced in the City of Cayce
November 21, 2016The City of Cayce announces upcoming Holiday Events throughout the month of December for everyone to enjoy. Following is a brief overview of each Holiday Event. Thursday, December 1 6 p.m. –…
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King Charles Inn announces Host a Hero this holiday season
November 21, 2016King Charles Inn, a historic downtown hotel, announced a new Host a Hero contest, honoring an inspirational figure in the area. With nominations running between Nov. 21-Dec. 5 on the…
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EdVenture will open part of the day on Thanksgiving to serve traditional holiday meal
November 16, 2016
EdVenture will be open to the public on Thanksgiving morning from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. In addition, museum staff and volunteers will serve an EdVenture-made Thanksgiving feast from 11…
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2016 Ethel Bolden Minority Scholarship recipient named
November 14, 2016
The Richland Library Foundation announced Shinelle Polite has been selected as the 2016 recipient of the Ethel Bolden Minority Scholarship during a presentation and reception on October 18 at Richland Library…
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Lights before Christmas sets the pace for holiday cheer
November 10, 2016
Zoo to Unwrap Annual Christmas Festival with 5K to Benefit Wildlife Conservation Race over to Riverbanks for Columbia’s longest running holiday tradition as BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina presents the…
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Study shows strong data for Spartanburg tourism
November 10, 2016
A research report on marketing shines new light as to why people are spending tourism dollars in Spartanburg County, and that marketing and promotional efforts produce a robust return on…
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Martin Printing Co. expands operations in Pickens County
November 9, 2016
Martin Printing Co., a family-run print solutions company, is expanding its Upstate operations in Pickens County. This project is expected to bring $2 million in new capital investment and create…
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Martin Printing Co. expands operations in Pickens County
November 9, 2016
Martin Printing Co., a family-run print solutions company, is expanding its Upstate operations in Pickens County. This project is expected to bring $2 million in new capital investment and create…
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Spirit Communications Park rated the No. 1 ballpark experience in the South Atlantic League
November 1, 2016
After just one season, Stadium Journey rated the home of the Columbia Fireflies the best ballpark experience in the South Atlantic League. Spirit Communications Park also landed in the top…
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Zoo partnership helps get to the heart of gorilla condition
November 1, 2016Riverbanks Zoo and Garden is offering a rare look into the specialized healthcare of exotic animals with a partnership intended to enhance the well-being of one of the Zoo’s male…
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Angolan Colobus Monkey born at Greenville Zoo
October 26, 2016
The Greenville Zoo is celebrating the arrival of yet another new member of the zoo family – an Angolan colobus monkey. Animal care staff discovered the baby in the early…
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Woodlands at Furman to hold sixth annual holiday fair
October 25, 2016
The Woodlands at Furman will transform into a holiday market on Thursday, November 10, as 50 vendors kick off the holiday shopping season for residents and the surrounding community at…
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Spartanburg business score more than $13 million from 2016 Panthers Camp
October 17, 2016
A Super Bowl season for the Carolina Panthers led to a super summer for Spartanburg merchants. A Clemson University economic impact study requested by the Spartanburg Convention and Visitors Bureau…
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Congaree National Park turns 40
October 12, 2016
In October of 1976, President Gerald Ford signed legislation which created Congaree National Monument, later changed to Congaree National Park. This action preserved the old growth bottomland forests of Congaree…
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Bravo1 Protection serving local law enforcement this Fall for Greenville
October 12, 2016
Law enforcement officers, fire fighters and EMS staff working this weekend’s Fall for Greenville have a special Hospitality Area this year thanks to Bravo1 Protection. First responders working the region’s…
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County of Lexington update: shelter to open at White Knoll High School at 3 p.m. and list of pet-friendly hotels
October 5, 2016
The County of Lexington announces that a shelter will open at White Knoll High School, which is the first of several shelters the County has designated, to support evacuees…
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Riverbanks scares up a fall favorite
October 4, 2016
Treat your family to 10 wild nights of Halloween fun with the return of Boo at the Zoo at Riverbanks Zoo and Garden on Friday, October 21. The spooktacular event…
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Alan Flusser Custom to host Bespoke Tailoring Trunk Show at November’s Colonial Cup Steeplechase
October 3, 2016
Alan Flusser Custom, the legendary thirty-year old custom tailoring shop, will be hosting a bespoke tailoring trunk show from Friday through Sunday, November 18-20, in the National Steeplechase Museum. The…
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EdVenture executive Louis Fawcett named Outstanding Fundraising Executive
September 22, 2016
COLUMBIA, SC – EdVenture’s Senior Vice President of Principal Gifts, Louis Fawcett will be recognized as the Outstanding Fundraising Executive by the S.C. Central Carolina Chapter of the Association of Fundraising…
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Bid farewell to two sea turtles ready to return to the wild
September 21, 2016
Two sea turtles treated by the South Carolina Aquarium Sea Turtle Care Center™ are ready to once again swim the deep blue sea. Hunley, a loggerhead sea turtle, and Glenn,…
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State Museum transforms into Museum of OZ this October
September 21, 2016
On Saturday, October 1 the South Carolina State Museum will transform into the Museum of Oz, full of exciting events for the entire family all month. From the giant 30ft…
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Museum & Gallery offers free admission for Smithsonian Museum Day Live!
September 19, 2016
The Museum & Gallery participates in the annual free admission on Saturday, September 24, as part of Smithsonian magazine’s Museum Day Live! nationwide event. Museum patrons receive two free admissions…
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Hickory Hills protected by Upstate Forever
August 31, 2016
A group of dedicated Upstate conservation advocates has banded together to protect Hickory Hills, a beautiful hunting property located in Union County, just outside the small town of Jonesville. The…
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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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State Museum announces schedule of new 4-D films
August 24, 2016
The South Carolina State Museum announced its upcoming schedule of new and returning 4-D films set to debut in the Rev. Dr. Solomon Jackson, Jr. 4D Theater. Happy Feet 4-D…
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City Center Partnership helps light up Main Street district with 10,000 decorative lights
August 22, 2016City Center Partnership (CCP) is pleased to announce that trees along the 1200 to 1700 block of Main Street will be lit up year-round. Ten thousand LED lights were installed…
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City Center Partnership helps light up Main Street district with 10,000 decorative lights
August 22, 2016
City Center Partnership (CCP) is pleased to announce that trees along the 1200 to 1700 block of Main Street will be lit up year-round. Ten thousand LED lights were installed…
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Newberry Harvest Festival
August 20, 2016On Saturday, October 8 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. in Newberry, SC, Enoree River Winery will celebrate the fruit of the vine with their annual Newberry Harvest Festival featuring…
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Newberry Harvest Festival
August 20, 2016
On Saturday, October 8 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. in Newberry, SC, Enoree River Winery will celebrate the fruit of the vine with their annual Newberry Harvest Festival featuring…
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Historic Columbia presents the 38th annual Jubilee: Festival of Black History & Culture on Sept. 17
August 17, 2016
Join Historic Columbia at Jubilee: Festival of Black History & Culture from 11 a.m. – 6 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 17. Now in its 38th year, this free outdoor festival brings artisans, dancers, musicians and storytellers…
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What is the Upstate drinking? Liquid Catering now knows
August 15, 2016
Is boxed wine the new thing? What is more popular vodka or bourbon? What is the Upstate’s beer of choice? Liquid Catering did an extensive survey of more than 500…
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EdVenture announces EdCeptional Kids Open House and Kids Mini Conference
August 11, 2016
TWO UPCOMING EVENTS WILL PROVIDE A FORUM FOR CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES EdVenture’s EdCeptional Kids program will host two events to reach the caretakers of children with disabilities. An open house…
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2017 Forrest Wood Cup headed to Lake Murray
August 11, 2016
COLUMBIA, SC – FLW and Capital City/Lake Murray Country Regional Tourism Board announced Saturday that Columbia, South Carolina, would once again be hosting the Forrest Wood Cup presented by Walmart,…
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Columbia named one of ten best college towns, 2016
August 10, 2016
Columbia was named one of the ten best college towns in the United States last week by Livability for its 2016 ranking. “We’re delighted to have a national ranking acknowledge…
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Richland Library offers life skills course at Alvin S. Glenn
August 10, 2016
Impacting the lives of more than 50 male detainees, Richland Library has partnered with the Alvin S. Glenn Detention Center since January 2016 to provide Self Sufficiency 101. The six-week…
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State Museum opens South Carolina and the Great War exhibit
August 8, 2016
Experience what life was like for soldiers and South Carolinians during WWI In the new exhibit, South Carolina and the Great War, opening Saturday, August 13 at the State Museum,…
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Historic Columbia’s Remembering Columbia Series returns in advance of the re-opening of the Mann-Simons Site
August 4, 2016
Three-part series will offer an insider’s look at the site’s new themes and exhibits . In advance of the re-opening of the Mann-Simons Site, Historic Columbia will present a special…
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