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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EdVenture Program Manager Chosen to Present at National Maker Faire
June 12, 2015
Daniel Cummins Represents South Carolina with DIY Kitchen Sink Piano COLUMBIA, SC – Daniel Cummins, the inventor of the Kitchen Sink Piano and EdVenture Children’s Museum’s Maker Program Manager, has…
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South Carolina State Museum Receives Six Awards for Renovation and Expansion Project
June 11, 2015COLUMBIA, SC — The South Carolina State Museum receives six awards for its major $23 million “Windows to New Worlds” renovation and expansion that opened in August 2014. The industry-leading…
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South Carolina State Museum Receives Six Awards for Renovation and Expansion Project
June 11, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC — The South Carolina State Museum receives six awards for its major $23 million “Windows to New Worlds” renovation and expansion that opened in August 2014. The industry-leading…
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Destination Riverbanks Ahead, First Stop: Grizzly Ridge and Otter Run
June 10, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – Be sure to brake for grizzly bears and river otters on your next visit to Riverbanks Zoo and Garden. Zoo guests will have their first opportunity to view…
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Enterprise Holdings Foundation grant supports Meals on Wheels fundraiser
June 8, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC. The Enterprise Holdings Foundation supported Senior Resources’ recent Meals on Wheels 5K fundraiser with a $5,000 grant. Enterprise Holdings Foundation is the philanthropic arm of the company that, through its…
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Magnolia encourages blood donations with free admission coupon
June 3, 2015
CHARLESTON, SC – Magnolia Plantation and Gardens is partnering with the American Red Cross to encourage blood donations in June by offering free admission to America’s oldest garden. Give blood…
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Management Services for Five South Carolina Venues become Spectra
June 3, 2015
Global Spectrum, Ovations Food Services, Paciolan Are Now Unified as Single Brand PHILADELPHIA, SC – Comcast Spectacor, a leader in the sports and entertainment industry, is raising the bar on…
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Management Services for Five South Carolina Venues become Spectra
June 3, 2015
Global Spectrum, Ovations Food Services, Paciolan Are Now Unified as Single Brand PHILADELPHIA, SC – Comcast Spectacor, a leader in the sports and entertainment industry, is raising the bar on…
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Liquid Catering announces 2015 summer interns
June 1, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – Liquid Catering, the Upstate’s only event bartending service, has brought in two interns for the summer. Sydney Reinhardt is a University of Wisconsin student graduating in December…
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Help Make the July 4th Lake Murray Fireworks the Best Yet
May 21, 2015Help make Lake Murray Fireworks the BEST yet, click here! MidlandsBiz: Give a brief history of the fireworks at Lake Murray. Miriam Atria: The fireworks on Lake Murray were…
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Magnolia Gardens names new events team
May 18, 2015CHARLESTON, SC – Magnolia Plantation and Gardens has filled two key positions on the staff that coordinates corporate and social events and weddings. Leanza Kauffman, a former sales and catering…
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The Irmo Chapin Recreation Commission Celebrates the Grand Opening of the Seven Oaks Park Expansion
May 13, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – The Irmo Chapin Recreation Commission (ICRC) will celebrate the grand opening of the Seven Oaks Park expansion and renovationon Tuesday, May 19, 2015 at Seven Oaks Park,…
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Bennett Hospitality Breaks Ground On $101 Million Marion Square Hotel Project
April 27, 2015
New, full-service, luxury hotel will feature 185 upscale rooms, fine-dining restaurant, rooftop pool and bar, spa, ballroom and more. CHARLESTON, SC – Bennett Hospitality, along with Charleston community leaders, officials and…
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Scott Hall Catering at Corley Mill House Presents “My Faux Wedding” witih ABC’s Alicia Barnes
April 22, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – Crash the most fabulous “wedding” the Midlands has ever seen on Sunday, May 17, 4:00-8:00 p.m. at historic Corley Mill House and Garden, when ABC Columbia Anchor…
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