The Rotary Club of Lake Murray-Irmo hosts the director of Riverbanks Zoo and Botanical Gardens Satch Krantz
November 12, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – The Lake Murray-Irmo Rotary Club was excited to host the Director of Riverbanks Zoo and Botanical Gardens Satch Krantz at our meeting on November 11, 2015. Satch…
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The Rotary Club of Lake Murray-Irmo hosts the director of Riverbanks Zoo and Botanical Gardens Satch Krantz
November 11, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – The Lake Murray-Irmo Rotary Club was excited to host the Director of Riverbanks Zoo and Botanical Gardens Satch Krantz at our meeting on November 11, 2015. Satch…
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Jim Hudson Audi to sponsor 2015 Colonial Cup Turf Club
November 10, 2015
CAMDEN, SC – The Marion duPont Scott Colonial Cup announced Jim Hudson Audi as the sponsor for this year’s Colonial Cup Turf Club. “We’re thrilled to have Jim Hudson Audi as…
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City of Columbia’s Main Street ICE opens Thanksgiving Day
November 4, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – Grab your family and friends, and head down to Boyd Plaza for the opening day of Main Street ICE! The City of Columbia’s outdoor ice skating rink,…
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Online auction open for Party for the Parks coming Nov. 14 to Cannon Park
November 3, 2015
CHARLESTON, SC – The Charleston Parks Conservancy will transform Cannon Park into a street-fair style party for the upcoming Party for the Parks, the nonprofit’s largest fundraiser of the year.…
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Magnolia Gardens gears up for another holiday food drive
November 3, 2015
CHARLESTON, SC – In November and December, bring one or more non-perishable healthy food items to Magnolia Plantation and Gardens to receive special discounts off the garden admission and nature…
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EdVenture’s Halloween Happening sets record attendance at museum
November 3, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – EdVenture Children’s Museum welcomed a record breaking number of guests on Saturday, Oct. 31 during EdVenture’s Halloween Happening. In only four hours, the museum served 3,175 guests for an…
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Tours of the Battlefield at Congaree Creek resume on November 14
November 2, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – Guided tours of the Civil War Earthworks at the Battlefield of Congaree Creek will resume on November 14 and will run every Saturday at 10 a.m. and…
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Tours of the Battlefield at Congaree Creek resume on November 14
November 2, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – Guided tours of the Civil War Earthworks at the Battlefield of Congaree Creek will resume on November 14 and will run every Saturday at 10 a.m. and…
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S.C. State Fair closes with a Blue-Ribbon year
October 26, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – The 2015 South Carolina State Fair has finished the year “SC Strong”. The fair welcomed 429,947 visitors, including record setting numbers on the first Sunday and second…
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Ms. Lauryn Hill will headline Famously Hot New Year in Columbia, S.C. Dec. 31
October 22, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – Ms. Lauryn Hill, the music world icon and five time GRAMMY-winning recording artist, will headline the free Famously Hot New Year celebration in downtown Columbia, S.C. on December…
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SC State Fair off to favorable start as thousands turn out for Opening Day
October 15, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – Clear skies and enthusiastic crowds marked the opening day of the 2015 South Carolina State Fair in Columbia on Wednesday. The opening drew 35,686 patrons to the fairgrounds…
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More than 20,000 guests take advantage of free zoo admission
October 12, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – More than 20,000 Richland and Lexington county residents took advantage of complimentary admission to Riverbanks Zoo in the three days following South Carolina’s historic flooding. The Zoo reopened…
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Swamp Garden gets new naturalist for improved maintenance
October 6, 2015
CHARLESTON, SC – Magnolia Plantation and Gardens has embarked on a multi-year environmental project to re-establish and diversify native plants varieties and rejuvenate the wildlife habitat in the 60-acre Audubon…
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Zoo to Reopen to Guests Wednesday, October 7
October 6, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – Riverbanks Zoo will reopen to the public tomorrow, Wednesday, October 7 at 9:00am. The Botanical Garden and the Saluda River footbridge that connects the Zoo and Garden will…
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Fall for Greenville delights foodies with weekend of flavor October 8-11
September 29, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – Fall for Greenville presented by Pepsi and OneMain Financial returns to downtown Greenville with signature tastes from 40 different restaurants. This year’s festival will kick off Thursday night,…
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AZA grants accreditation to Riverbanks Zoo and Garden
September 29, 2015SILVER SPRING, MD – The Association of Zoos & Aquariums (AZA) today announced that Riverbanks Zoo and Garden was granted accreditation by AZA’s independent Accreditation Commission. “The Association of Zoos…
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Aloft Greenville downtown announces completion of management team with three new hires
September 21, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – McKibbon Hotel Management, Inc., a leading hotel management group with more than 80 properties, today announced the completion of its management team for Aloft Greenville Downtown with the…
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IMIC Hotels hires Tony Tam
September 16, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – IMIC Hotels (Interstate Management and Investment Company) announced the appointment of Tony Tam, as Vice-President of Hotel operations. Mr. Tam will be responsible for operations of all…
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Palmetto Carriage Works names Chief Administrative Officer
September 15, 2015
CHARLESTON, SC – Palmetto Carriage Works, the oldest carriage company in historic Charleston, S.C., to offer guided horse and mule-drawn tours of the city, has named Victoria H. Moore chief administrative…
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Richland County Council approves Riverbanks Zoo pedestrian bridge project
September 10, 2015A project to be funded under the Richland Penny Program RICHLAND COUNTY, SC – Richland County Council approved funding for a pedestrian bridge at Riverbanks Zoo during its regular session…
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Xenia Hotels & Resorts announces opening of the Grand Bohemian Hotel Charleston
September 2, 2015
ORLANDO, FL – Xenia Hotels & Resorts, Inc. (NYSE: XHR) announced the addition of the Grand Bohemian Hotel Charleston, an Autograph Collection hotel located in the heart of the historic…
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Labor Day a free day at Magnolia Gardens for school employees
September 1, 2015
CHARLESTON, SC – Free admission to Magnolia Plantation and Gardens is being offered on Labor Day to public and private school employees in Charleston, Berkeley and Dorchester counties. . On…
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El Galeón visits Charleston Maritime Center, offers tours
August 26, 2015
CHARLESTON, SC – El Galeón, the breathtaking historically accurate reconstruction of a 170 foot 16th Century Spanish galleon, has arrived at the Charleston Maritime Center. The ship will be open…
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Remembering Columbia lecture series and book signing explores Columbia’s past
August 26, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – Historic Columbia announces the release of the new book, Remembering Columbia,with a four-part lecture series and book signings on Tuesdays, September 1, 8, 22, and 29, from 6:00…
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Organist and international concert artist, Stefan Engels, to perform at organ dedication and recital
August 26, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – On September 27, 2015, at 3:00 pm, Spring Valley Presbyterian Church will hold a service of dedication and recital for a new organ recently installed in the…
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Lourie Center Executive Director Retires
August 26, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – The Lourie Center’s Board of Directors announced that Executive Director Mary Kessler is retiring, to be effective August 28, 2015. Ms Kessler has served as Executive Director…
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Columbia Named One of Livability.com’s Top 10 Best College Towns, 2015
August 5, 2015
Annual list identifies and ranks America’s college towns . Living in a college town allows residents to tap into the economic stability that universities provide and the creative energy that…
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The Cliffs Event Team Receives National Awards of Excellence
August 4, 2015
TRAVELERS REST, SC – The National Association for Catering and Events (NACE) recognized The Cliffs Event Team with two top honors during the NACE Experience! 2015 Conference and Expo held…
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Bill and Rachel Gause open GAUSE Catering & Events
July 31, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – Bill and Rachel Gause announce the opening of their second full service catering business, GAUSE Catering & Events. Their new venture offers catering services for upscale events…
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Island Links Resort Receives TripAdvisor Accolades for Quality and Service
July 29, 2015HILTON HEAD ISLAND, SC – Island Links Resort, one of four properties collectively referred to as the Coral Resorts family of properties, receives TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence for fifth consecutive…
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EdVenture announces 12-cent Kids’ Day and new membership offerings
July 28, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – In an effort to open the museum to more area families during its 12th year, EdVenture announced that it has streamlined its membership program and will also…
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Greenville Zoo Celebrates Red Panda Birth
July 27, 2015
Birth marks the first cub since 2006 GREENVILLE, SC – The Greenville Zoo is celebrating the birth of a male red panda. Born on Sunday, June 21, the offspring is…
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Coral Sands Resort Receives TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence for Fifth Consecutive Year
July 27, 2015Coral Sands Resort, one of four properties collectively referred to as the Coral Resorts family of properties, inducted into ‘Hall of Fame’ of five-time Certificate of Excellence winners on the…
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Food Trucks To Rally At TD Saturday Market
July 22, 2015
Two new events added to market season GREENVILLE, SC – The TD Saturday Market will offer market-goers the opportunity to sample lunch items from local food trucks at two food truck…
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Tuskers Restaurant Earns National Certification as a Leader in Green Practices
July 15, 2015
Zoo’s Eco-Friendly Eatery Recognized by the Green Restaurant Association COLUMBIA, SC – Riverbanks Zoo and Garden announces that Tuskers Restaurant has been recognized as one of the greenest dining…
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South Carolina State Museum to Host Farm to Gallery Makers Dinner
July 15, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – Join the South Carolina State Museum during a unique farm to table dining experience celebrating all things South Carolina at the museum’s first-ever Farm to Gallery Makers…
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South Carolina State Museum to Host Farm to Gallery Makers Dinner
July 15, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – Join the South Carolina State Museum during a unique farm to table dining experience celebrating all things South Carolina at the museum’s first-ever Farm to Gallery Makers…
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Five Points Celebrates 100 Years with Centennial Events, Public Works and Community Art Projects throughout 2015
July 14, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – Established in 1915, Five Points is commemorating its 100th year as downtown Columbia, S.C.’s original village neighborhood. A longstanding and well-loved Midlands destination for shopping, dining, recreating…
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Five Points Celebrates 100 Years with Centennial Events, Public Works and Community Art Projects throughout 2015
July 13, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – Established in 1915, Five Points is commemorating its 100th year as downtown Columbia, S.C.’s original village neighborhood. A longstanding and well-loved Midlands destination for shopping, dining, recreating…
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State Museum Celebrates New Horizons Milestone by Hosting Plutopalooza on July 14
July 8, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – History will be made on July 14, when NASA’s New Horizons spacecraft takes the first detailed images of Pluto during its flyby of Pluto and Pluto’s system…
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State Museum Celebrates New Horizons Milestone by Hosting Plutopalooza on July 14
July 8, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – History will be made on July 14, when NASA’s New Horizons spacecraft takes the first detailed images of Pluto during its flyby of Pluto and Pluto’s system…
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The State Museum Welcomes More than 50,000 Guests to the Boeing Observatory
June 24, 2015
The South Carolina State Museum has hit a major milestone by welcoming more than 50,000 visitors to the new Boeing Observatory since opening on Aug. 16, 2014. The Boeing Observatory…
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The State Museum Welcomes More than 50,000 Guests to the Boeing Observatory
June 23, 2015The South Carolina State Museum has hit a major milestone by welcoming more than 50,000 visitors to the new Boeing Observatory since opening on Aug. 16, 2014. The Boeing Observatory…
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Terminix Service, Inc. Announces Corporate and Branch Manager Promotions
June 22, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – Terminix Service, Inc. (TSI) announces promotions within the corporate office and the Columbia area branch management. David Knick has worked for TSI for 23 years. He has worked…
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Rhino Concessions brings on summer interns
June 22, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – Rhino Concessions, a food service provider for several Greenville County parks and sister company to FunnelDelicious, has brought on two marketing interns for the summer. Allie Buckelew,…
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Glowout Celebrates Grand Opening in the Vista
June 17, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – Glowout, a one-stop beauty shop, will celebrate its grand opening in the Vista with a ribbon cutting on Friday, June 19, 2015 at 2 p.m. Media representatives…
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Glowout Celebrates Grand Opening in the Vista
June 17, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – Glowout, a one-stop beauty shop, will celebrate its grand opening in the Vista with a ribbon cutting on Friday, June 19, 2015 at 2 p.m. Media representatives…
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Wellmore Closes on Land for Property in Lexington
June 16, 2015
Projected $47 million premier retirement community to bring 140 local jobs LEXINGTON, SC – Officials with Wellmore announced that they have closed on the land in Lexington, S.C. where they…
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Move Over Online Travel, Global Hospitality with a Twist of Southern Charm is Here
June 14, 2015
IRMO, SC – Candace Pengra built a tremendous career with over 15 years of sales, marketing, and operations experience. Pengra has worked with several national branded hotels among them Marriott…
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