Night at the State Museum, Fri., Feb. 8 – Sat., Feb. 9
February 5, 2019. . The South Carolina State Museum is giving families a chance to experience a night at the museum. Guests will get to explore the entire museum, including the new…
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Hall Management Group announces sale of Old Village Post House Inn
February 4, 2019William Hall, Sr., CEO of Hall Management Group (HMG), announced the sale of the Old Village Post House Inn, a restaurant and 6-room inn located in the historic Old Village…
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Charleston Hospitality Group appoints Robin Lee Griffith as President
February 4, 2019Thirty-year Hospitality & Business Expert to Lead Company’s Strategic & Organizational Development Charleston Hospitality Group (CHG), with eight award-winning restaurants and entertainment establishments in the Charleston region, announced today the…
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Charleston Hospitality Group appoints Robin Lee Griffith as President
February 4, 2019
Thirty-year Hospitality & Business Expert to Lead Company’s Strategic & Organizational Development Charleston Hospitality Group (CHG), with eight award-winning restaurants and entertainment establishments in the Charleston region, announced today the…
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South Carolina State Museum announces Colonial Life as sponsor of Second Shift Twosday
January 31, 2019
The South Carolina State Museum announced Colonial Life as its new sponsor for the museum’s Second Shift Twosdays. Every Tuesday, the museum is open until 8 p.m. (10 p.m. during…
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Solara Hospitality wins prestigious award
January 31, 2019Marriott International Presents Solara Hospitality Its Prestigious 2018 Horizon Award Marriott International presented Solara Hospitality its Horizon Award at the brand’s recent annual 2018 Connect Conference held in San Diego,…
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Solara Hospitality wins prestigious award
January 31, 2019Marriott International Presents Solara Hospitality Its Prestigious 2018 Horizon Award Marriott International presented Solara Hospitality its Horizon Award at the brand’s recent annual 2018 Connect Conference held in San Diego,…
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Old Cigar Warehouse wins fifth WeddingWire Couple’s Choice Award
January 29, 2019WeddingWire has named The Old Cigar Warehouse as a Couple’s Choice Award Winner for Ceremony and Reception Space in South Carolina for the fifth year in a row. The esteemed…
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Avenue announces partnership with Table 301 Catering
January 29, 2019
Avenue, downtown Greenville’s largest, most elegant private event rooftop venue at 110 East Court Street, developed and managed by Hughes Commercial Properties, has announced a new partnership with Table 301…
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Old Cigar Warehouse wins fifth WeddingWire Couple’s Choice Award
January 29, 2019WeddingWire has named The Old Cigar Warehouse as a Couple’s Choice Award Winner for Ceremony and Reception Space in South Carolina for the fifth year in a row. The esteemed…
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Local meeting venue with established team ready to serve
January 22, 2019Same great team and amenities now under new ownership. Open for business! Cooperative Conference Center, formally Columbia Conference Center, is operational and ready to be your event venue of choice.…
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Local meeting venue with established team ready to serve
January 22, 2019
Same great team and amenities now under new ownership. Open for business! Cooperative Conference Center, formally Columbia Conference Center, is operational and ready to be your event venue of choice.…
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High Spirits Hospitality welcomes three interns for spring
January 21, 2019High Spirits Hospitality has added three interns for the spring season, Rachel Ritter, Morgan Moja and Meg McAnally. Rachel Ritter joins the hospitality group as the social media and marketing…
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High Spirits Hospitality welcomes three interns for spring
January 21, 2019
High Spirits Hospitality has added three interns for the spring season, Rachel Ritter, Morgan Moja and Meg McAnally. Rachel Ritter joins the hospitality group as the social media and marketing…
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S.C. State Fair earns international honors for marketing campaign
January 16, 2019The South Carolina State Fair has been named a multiple award winner for its 2018 promotional campaign by the International Association of Fairs and Expositions. The fair received four first place…
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Tru by Hilton breaks ground in Columbia
January 16, 2019
Parks Hospitality Group broke ground on a new Tru by Hilton property located in Columbia, South Carolina. The 117-room, four-story hotel will be located at 183 Stoneridge Road and will be owned and…
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New blockbuster exhibit, Hall of Heroes, opens Sat., Jan. 19
January 15, 2019Friday Night Laser Lights, Fri., Jan. 18 The State Museum’s Friday Night Laser Lights now includes even more musical and visual experiences. In addition to exciting laser shows, guests can now immerse…
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Discover Your Superpowers in the State Museum’s New Blockbuster Exhibit, Hall of Heroes
January 9, 2019
The State Museum’s new interactive blockbuster exhibit, Hall of Heroes, opens, Saturday, Jan. 19. This popular traveling exhibition celebrates and explores both the history of and science behind America’s obsession with superheroes. Enhanced…
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IAAM Board welcomes three new board members
January 9, 2019
The International African American Museum is proud to welcome three recent additions to its board of directors: Robyn Coles, president of TRATE Properties; Kent Matlock, founder, chairman and CEO of…
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Reservations at All-New South Carolina RV Resort opens today
January 7, 2019
Sun RV Resorts today announces it has officially opened its reservations for its newest Signature Sun RV Resort, Carolina Pines. Located off the intersection of State Route 90 and State Route 22 near…
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Museum Newsroom: Experience Second Shift Twosday, sponsored by Colonial Life, Tues., Jan. 8
January 7, 2019Second Shift Twosdays, Jan. 8 Now sponsored by Colonial Life, the State Museum is open until 8 p.m. every Second Shift Twosday. Guests will be able to enjoy the entire…
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OTO Development certified as a Great Place to Work®
January 3, 2019Employees have often said so and now it’s official: OTO Development, part of The Johnson Group, is a Great Place to Work®. The Spartanburg SC-based hotel development and hospitality management…
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OTO Development certified as a Great Place to Work®
January 3, 2019Employees have often said so and now it’s official: OTO Development, part of The Johnson Group, is a Great Place to Work®. The Spartanburg SC-based hotel development and hospitality management…
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Tens of thousands attended #FHNY: South Carolina’s free party of the year
January 2, 2019Tens of thousands of guests flocked to the streets of downtown Columbia, S.C. for Famously Hot New Year, South Carolina’s free party of the year, on Monday, Dec. 31, 2018.…
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We’re Freezin’ For A Reason: Lakewood Camping Resort hosts 6th Annual Polar Bear Plunge
December 27, 2018
Tis’ the season for giving and Lakewood Camping Resort gets into the holiday spirit this season with its Polar Bear Plunge event. Bring your family, friends, and toe warmers to the sixth…
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Winter Fest continues at the State Museum
December 27, 2018Winter Break Camps The State Museum is offering camps during Winter Break for children aged 6 – 12 years old. Each day will focus on a different subject matter and even includes…
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International African American Museum ready to run the extra miles
December 21, 2018
As the year comes to a close, the International African American Museum (IAAM) team is reflecting on its exciting progress, optimistically looking forward to new challenges, and eagerly anticipating its…
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Museum Newsroom: Meet Santa and ride the SCSM N. Pole Express Train
December 18, 2018Tasting Tuesday, Dec. 18 The State Museum is open late until 8 p.m. Tuesday night for holiday shopping, South Carolina food product tastings, and samples of local beer in the…
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Winterfest is back at the State Museum
December 11, 2018
The holidays are in full swing at the South Carolina State Museum. Winter Fest, sponsored by Cool Care Heating and Air, is an annual celebration packed with holiday fun for…
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Museum Newsroom: Meet Santa and ride the SCSM N. Pole Express, Sat., Dec. 15
December 10, 2018Tasting Tuesday is Back, Dec. 11 The State Museum is open late until 8 p.m. Tuesday night for holiday shopping, South Carolina food product tastings, and samples of local beer…
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Sonesta Resort Hilton Head Island expands sales force adding two new sales managers
December 10, 2018
Sonesta Resort Hilton Head Island welcomes Julianne Dirks and Courtenay LaMountain to its sales team at the award-winning property. In her new role as a sales manager at the resort Dirks…
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Santa Days at the State Museum Start Saturday, Dec. 8
December 4, 2018Tasting Tuesday is Back, Dec. 4 The State Museum is open late until 8 p.m. Tuesday night for holiday shopping, South Carolina food product tastings, and samples of local beer…
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Magnolia Gardens placing exhibit at nation’s capitol
December 4, 2018
The U.S. Botanic Garden in Washington, D.C., has selected Magnolia Plantation and Gardens as one of only 30 gardens to install temporary exhibits at the nation’s capitol in 2019 when…
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State Museum opens 30th Anniversary Juried Art Exhibit
November 28, 2018
The Museum announced the “Best in Show” awards, selected from the new 30th Anniversary Juried Art Exhibit, now open in the Lipscomb Art Gallery. The exhibit is comprised of over 60…
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Museum announces new Black Friday offer to see Polar Express 4D Experience free, Nov. 23 – 25
November 20, 2018
The South Carolina State Museum is gearing up for the holiday season with the triumphant return of its celebrated holiday shows. New this year, guests will have an opportunity to…
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Greenville Country Club employees honored with 2018 Upstate Hospitality Awards
November 18, 2018Two of Greenville Country Club’s (GCC) employees have been honored with 2018 Upstate Hospitality Awards, hosted by the South Carolina Restaurant and Lodging Association (SCRLA). Shirley McCullough was awarded “Restaurant…
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Greenville Country Club employees honored with 2018 Upstate Hospitality Awards
November 18, 2018Two of Greenville Country Club’s (GCC) employees have been honored with 2018 Upstate Hospitality Awards, hosted by the South Carolina Restaurant and Lodging Association (SCRLA). Shirley McCullough was awarded “Restaurant…
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Saluda Shoals Park breaks ground for universally inclusive playground
November 16, 2018
Holiday Lights on the River Admission on 11/29/2018 to Support Playground Project Saluda Shoals Park will host a groundbreaking celebration on Thursday, November 29, 2018 at 4 p.m. at the site…
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4D and planetarium holiday shows return, Friday, Nov. 16
November 14, 2018
The Polar Express 4D Experience The holiday tradition continues as guests are invited on an extraordinary 4D adventure on The Polar Express. This experience, packed with real life sensory effects…
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Riverbanks to unwrap 31 years of lights before Christmas
November 12, 2018Jingle over to Riverbanks Zoo and Garden for Columbia’s longest running holiday tradition as BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina presents the 31st year of Lights Before Christmas. The dazzling display of…
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Mike Dawson, The Saluda River Walk (coming February 2019)
November 11, 2018
Since 1994, The River Alliance has been working to create safe and secure public access to the rivers in Columbia, SC. In February 2019, the newest section of greenway along…
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Museum Newsroom: FREE general admission for active and retired military Sunday & Monday
November 8, 2018
Free Admission for Active or Retired Military Personnel Sunday, Nov. 11 and Monday, Nov. 12 The South Carolina State Museum will be open on Sunday, Nov. 11 and Veterans Day,…
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Hunley offers free tickets to all active and retired military during Veterans’ Day weekend tours
November 8, 2018Friends of the Hunley is celebrating Veteran’s Day all weekend by offering free tickets to all active and retired military personnel. The free tickets for our armed services will be…
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New horticulture position and garden promotion announced at Magnolia
November 8, 2018
Like a maturing plant anchored in the soil, the garden staff at Magnolia Plantation and Gardens is growing with a staff promotion and a new employee. Katherine Reeves White has…
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Newly renovated permanent exhibit, City Under Siege: Charleston in the Civil War
November 5, 2018The Charleston Museum announced the opening of its newly renovated permanent exhibit, City Under Siege: Charleston in the Civil War. The exhibit, which tells the story of Charleston’s role in…
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OTO Development project in Annapolis MD wins 2018 Chamber President Award
November 5, 2018Creative redevelopment project honored for adding economic growth, jobs in Anne Arundel County Hilton Garden Inn Annapolis Downtown won the 2018 President’s Award from the Anne Arundel County Chamber of…
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Columbia Conference Center to close after 15 years in business
November 5, 2018One of the largest meeting, wedding, and social event venues in the Midlands will close its doors on December 31, 2018. Located near I-26 and I-20 in the Irmo/St. Andrews…
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OTO Development project in Annapolis MD wins 2018 Chamber President Award
November 5, 2018
Creative redevelopment project honored for adding economic growth, jobs in Anne Arundel County Hilton Garden Inn Annapolis Downtown won the 2018 President’s Award from the Anne Arundel County Chamber of…
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Travis Bary joins National Hospitality Group as Chief Operating Officer
November 3, 2018
Myrtle Beach-based vacation ownership company, National Hospitality Group (NHG), recently welcomed Travis Bary, a former Executive Vice President with Wyndham Vacation Ownership as their Chief Operating Officer. During his time in…
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Rosalind and Jerry Richardson donate $5 Million to International African American Museum
November 2, 2018Museum’s Largest Donation from Individuals is Focused on Education The International African American Museum (IAAM) announced a $5 million donation from Rosalind and Jerry Richardson. Focused on education, the gift…
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