Magnolia Gardens Lantern Festival will glow in November 2019
May 28, 2019
Chinese lanterns will glow for four months beginning Nov. 15 at Magnolia Plantation and Gardens, illuminating America’s oldest garden at night for the first time in its history. Magnolia Plantation…
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Summertime is here, and so are popular times to get engaged
May 20, 2019
Broadway at the Beach and Barefoot Landing Offer A Variety Of Memorable Locations To Ask That Important Question The warmer weather is finally here and brings with it the wonderful…
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Free, daily circus and more new attractions highlight South Carolina State Fair’s 150th anniversary celebration
May 17, 2019
The South Carolina State Fair is adding a mix of new attractions to this year’s event in celebration of its 150th anniversary fair, which has been themed “Prized Winning Memories,”…
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State Museum announces new 4D movie, Fly Me to the Moon 4D
May 16, 2019
Action packed space odyssey to debut, Saturday, May, 25 The South Carolina State Museum will kick off its Cosmically Cool Summer of fun with the debut of the new 4D movie, Fly…
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The Old Cigar Warehouse to host free open house
May 14, 2019Those in the Upstate interested in hosting a corporate event, private party or wedding are invited to attend an open house at The Old Cigar Warehouse located in the historic…
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Serve & Connect announces 4th Annual Gala
May 13, 2019
A celebration of excellence in community policing Serve & Connect has announced that their 4th Annual Knight of Honor Gala will be held this year on Friday, September 27th, at…
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Arts and Sciences Summer Camp
May 13, 2019
The Lancaster County Council of the Arts is sponsoring its annual Summer Smarts: Arts & Sciences Camps for four weeks, beginning July 8 for children ages 5-12. Camp weeks: July 8…
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South Carolina Aquarium recognized as a 2019 recipient of nation’s highest museum and library honor
May 7, 2019
National Medal for Museum and Library Service Recognizes South Carolina Aquarium’s Community Contributions The Institute of Museum and Library Services today announced the South Carolina Aquarium located in Charleston, South…
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Neptune Island gets ready for season two
May 7, 2019Neptune Island Waterpark is gearing up to open its gates to the public on May 19, 2019. For those mateys that just cannot wait that long, the park will open…
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Nightly SummerFest! Entertainment series returns at Barefoot Landing starting June 1
May 6, 2019
Free, Family-Style Entertainment Includes Live Music In Dockside Village Throughout The Summer Season Barefoot Landing, North Myrtle Beach’s only waterway shopping, dining and entertainment complex, presents SummerFest! June 1 through…
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Museum Newsroom: $1 General admission; Hall of Heroes closes, Sun. May 5
May 2, 2019Hall of Heroes Closes May 5 This is the last weekend to experience the exciting interactive exhibit Hall of Heroes. Featuring, Batman, Superman, the Hulk and more, the exhibit explores the history…
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Lourie Center offers water aerobics at Maxcy Gregg Pool
May 1, 2019
The Lourie Center is offering a summer water aerobics program for adults, in cooperation with Maxcy Gregg Pool. Classes begin Tuesday May 28 and will continue all summer through the…
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Hyatt Place and Hyatt House Charleston Historic District appoint Albert Kunco as Executive Chef
April 30, 2019
Will lead new full-service culinary program expanding the properties’ catering and restaurant offerings Hyatt Place and Hyatt House Charleston Historic District announced the appointment of Executive Chef Albert Kunco. Kunco…
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South Carolina State Museum presents: Reflections on the River
April 25, 2019
New art exhibit to feature 16th and 19th century prints on display for the first time The South Carolina State Museum announced the opening of its new art exhibit, Reflections on the…
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Chefs, managers at Barefoot Landing restaurants pick the top outdoor dining meals to try in 2019
April 24, 2019
Transformation at Barefoot means more outdoor dining options The warmer weather has arrived, and some of the best new restaurants to eat at along the Grand Strand are at the…
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Mother and baby Sumatran orangutans now on exhibit
April 22, 2019
The Greenville Zoo’s female Sumatran orangutan, Lana, and her 8-month-old daughter, Adira, now have access to the orangutan exhibit. The pair have been off exhibit since early October due to…
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Miriam Atria, Staycation Week
April 18, 2019
Lake Murray, the Jewel of South Carolina, offers official visitor information for vacation planning, world-class fishing, boating, golf packages and fun and free things to do for the entire family.…
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Tour Pass saves Charleston and Savannah visitors time, money and the headache of deciding where to go, what to do
April 17, 2019
Visitors and locals have the option to save up to 50 percent or more on some of the area’s best tours, attractions and restaurants. TourPass.com is in its second year…
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Tacos & Tequila Fiesta winners and record setting crowd
April 12, 2019
A record-setting 1,200 festival goers ate their favorite tacos and drank their favorite cocktails at the third Tacos & Tequila Fiesta, presented by Lunazul 100% Agave Tequila Sunday afternoon at…
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South Carolina State Museum Events
April 8, 2019Heroes Fest, Saturday, April 13 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. Kick-off Spring Break at the State Museum with a super day of fun for the whole family. Guests can wear…
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Sonesta Resort Hilton Head Island expands team with addition of Lindsay Wooten as Conference Services Manager
April 8, 2019
The AAA Four Diamond-rated Sonesta Resort Hilton Head Island has expanded its sales and catering team with the addition of Lindsay Wooten as Conference Services Manager. Nestled along the coast of South Carolina’s scenic Hilton…
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The 60th Anniversary of Lakewood Camping Resort
April 3, 2019
Lakewood Camping Resort, Myrtle Beach’s iconic family vacation destination,celebrates its 60th Anniversary this year. Visionaries Carl and Mary Perry founded Lakewood Camping Resort in 1959. The first of its kind,…
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Heroes Fest to kick off spring break at the State Museum
April 3, 2019
The State Museum is calling all superhero fans to help kick off spring break with Heroes Fest, Saturday, April 13, from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. Guests will have a…
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Hilton Head Island, South Carolina featured across North America in Business View Magazine
April 3, 2019The March/April 2019 issue of Business View Magazine is spotlighting Hilton Head Island, South Carolina, in an exclusive feature titled “A Pretty Special Place” – part of the magazine’s City View focus…
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New photography exhibit at The Charleston Museum
April 3, 2019
The Charleston Museum announced the opening of In the Company of Animals: Pets of Charleston, in the Lowcountry Image Gallery from April 8 through December 31, 2019. This exhibition, comprised…
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South Carolina Aquarium to visit The Children’s Museum of the Upstate
April 3, 2019
The Mary Black Foundation announced funding that has made a partnership possible between the South Carolina Aquarium and The Children’s Museum of the Upstate – Spartanburg. On April 10th and…
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Tacos & Tequila Fiesta expands list of activities and sponsors
March 29, 2019
As if wowing your taste buds wasn’t enough, the third annual Tacos & Tequila Fiesta, presented by Lunazul 100% Agave Tequila, will be entertaining attendees with professional wrestling matches, taco…
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Sonesta Resort Hilton Head Island expands team with addition of Lindsay Wooten as Conference Services Manager
March 27, 2019
The AAA Four Diamond-rated Sonesta Resort Hilton Head Island has expanded its sales and catering team with the addition of Lindsay Wooten as Conference Services Manager. Nestled along the coast…
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Charleston Parks Conservancy dedicates Rose Pavilion at Hampton Park
March 25, 2019Left to right: Jason Kronsberg, director of parks at the City of Charleston; Harry Lesesne, executive director of the Charleston Parks Conservancy; Jenny and Mike Messner of The Speedwell Foundation…
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March Madness fun at the State Museum all week!
March 20, 2019Superhero Saturday, March 23 Guests are invited to dress up as their favorite superhero to experience the museum’s blockbuster, Hall of Heroes. From 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. special superheros will…
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South Carolina State Museum receives national recognition
March 15, 2019
Awarded Re-Accreditation from the American Alliance of Museums The South Carolina State Museum has again achieved accreditation by the American Alliance of Museums (AAM). Founded in 1906 the Alliance is a…
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Celebrate Spring With Five Outdoor Activities For The Whole Family At Barefoot Landing
March 14, 2019
Barefoot Landing in North Myrtle Beach, the area’s only waterway shopping, dining and entertainment complex, is celebrating the start of spring with a variety of fun activities the entire family…
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Tacos & Tequila Fiesta announces list of chefs and bartenders
March 3, 2019The lineup of chefs and bartenders that will compete in the taco and cocktail creation challenge at the third annual Tacos & Tequila Fiesta, presented by Lunazul 100% Agave Tequila…
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Tacos & Tequila Fiesta announces list of chefs and bartenders
March 3, 2019
The lineup of chefs and bartenders that will compete in the taco and cocktail creation challenge at the third annual Tacos & Tequila Fiesta, presented by Lunazul 100% Agave Tequila…
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Chapman Cultural Center announces date for the 2019 Spartanburg Soaring! Festival
February 27, 2019
Chapman Cultural Center has set the date for its sixth annual Spartanburg Soaring! International Kite Festival sponsored by Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport. The fun happens on Saturday, April 13, 2019, from…
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High Spirits Hospitality awards employees for hard work and dedication
February 26, 2019High Spirits Hospitality recently honored employees with new a company award platform. The local hospitality group is celebrating its eight year of prosperous business. To mark such a special occasion,…
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High Spirits Hospitality awards employees for hard work and dedication
February 26, 2019
High Spirits Hospitality recently honored employees with new a company award platform. The local hospitality group is celebrating its eight year of prosperous business. To mark such a special occasion,…
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South Carolina State Museum launches 21st CCLC Afterschool Mars Project
February 25, 2019
The South Carolina State Museum (SCSM) in conjunction with South Carolina Department of Education (SCDE), is offering a free afterschool program for six 21st Century Community Learning Centers (CCLC) across…
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Rebranding efforts take shape for the 12,000 Year History Park
February 22, 2019Yesterday, at Cayce City Hall, City officials as well as community leaders, the River Alliance Staff and USC students unveiled the new branding for the 12,000 Year History Park (12KHP). Students and…
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Denise Beers-Kiepper joins leadership team at OTO Development
February 22, 2019OTO Development, part of The Johnson Group, has appointed Denise Beers-Kiepper as Vice President of Human Resources. She is tasked with leading and developing the Spartanburg-based hotelier’s human resources team,…
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Denise Beers-Kiepper joins leadership team at OTO Development
February 22, 2019
OTO Development, part of The Johnson Group, has appointed Denise Beers-Kiepper as Vice President of Human Resources. She is tasked with leading and developing the Spartanburg-based hotelier’s human resources team,…
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Choice Hotels to develop new Cambria Hotel in Spartanburg
February 20, 2019Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH) has signed an agreement with NIAM Investments to develop a six-story, 119-room Cambria Hotel in Spartanburg, S.C. The upscale hotel is slated to open in summer…
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EdVenture names new President & CEO
February 18, 2019
EdVenture, the Southeast’s largest children’s museum, is excited to announce that Lisa W. Hailey has been named as its new President and CEO. Ms. Hailey, a graduate of Virginia Commonwealth…
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Registration opens for Charleston’s 4th Annual Tillman Honor Run
February 18, 2019The Arizona State University (ASU) South Carolina Alumni Club is pleased to announce the 4th Annual Charleston Honor Run taking place on April 27, 2019 at MUSC Health…
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Summer day camp at Greenville Tech expands offerings for 2019
February 18, 2019
Greenville Technical College’s Adventure Tech summer day camps for middle schoolers returns for the 2019 season with new camp offerings – drones, coding, pet care, sustainable gardening and personal radio,…
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Registration opens for Charleston’s 4th Annual Tillman Honor Run
February 18, 2019The Arizona State University (ASU) South Carolina Alumni Club is pleased to announce the 4th Annual Charleston Honor Run taking place on April 27, 2019 at MUSC Health…
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State Museum presents Friday Night Laser Lights: Capes and Cocktails
February 14, 2019
The State Museum is hosting a special edition of its popular Friday Night Laser Lights, Friday, Feb. 22, to include access for guests to experience its new blockbuster exhibit, Hall of Heroes. In…
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American Azalea Society convention planned at Summerville in March
February 13, 2019
The Rev. John Drayton Azalea Chapter of the American Azalea Society and Magnolia Plantation and Gardens will host the society’s 2019 convention on March 14-16 in Summerville. The convention, themed “Azaleas, History,…
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Old Slave Mart Museum celebrates Black History Month, open Sundays in February
February 9, 2019
In honor of Black History Month, the Old Slave Mart Museum will be open 1 to 5 p.m. on Sundays in February. Additionally, city of Charleston employees and their immediate…
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Upcountry History Museum to showcase original ‘Mad Men’ Works
February 6, 2019
Before computers, design software, and the proliferation of photography, there were illustrators who shaped the look and feel of the advertising world during 1940-1960. Explore the captivating aura of these…
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