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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Liquid Catering welcomes Harn as Director of Operations
April 20, 2015GREENVILLE, SC – Gina Harn has joined the Liquid Catering team as Director of Operations. A Georgia native, Harn began her food and beverage career over 15 years ago, as…
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New Art Exhibition Opens this Saturday, April 18; Planetarium Live Sky Tour Offered Every Tuesday in April
April 13, 2015New Art Exhibition Opens this Saturday, April 18 The South Carolina State Museum will open its next major art exhibition, Carolina Makers, this Saturday, April 18. The exhibition, presented by…
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The South Carolina Aquarium Receives $20,000 Grant from the TD Charitable Foundation for Education
April 1, 2015CHARLESTON, S.C. — March 31, 2015— The South Carolina Aquarium’s Structured School Program receives support from the TD Charitable Foundation, the charitable giving arm of TD Bank, America’s Most Convenient…
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Hyatt Place Columbia/Downtown/The Vista Celebrates Opening
March 17, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – Noble Investment Group and Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) announced the opening of Hyatt Place Columbia/Downtown/The Vista in Columbia, SC. The hotel is located within The Vista, Columbia’s premier dining…
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Five Points Foundation Wraps Up 33rd Annual St. Pat’s in Five Points
March 16, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – On Saturday, March 14, 2015, Five Points welcomed just under 30,000 people to their perennial St. Pat’s in Five Points celebration. Festival staff attributes lower attendance numbers,…
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Zoom through the Zoo 5K set in two weeks
March 16, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – Runners and walkers will once again get to run through the Greenville Zoo this March. Zoom Through The Zoo includes a children’s fun run at 8 a.m.…
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Columbia Regional Sports Council set for a record-breaking month
March 6, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – March is always a busy month for the Columbia Regional Sports Council (CRSC) but this year is particularly eventful. Ten significant sporting events will take place throughout…
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South Carolina State Museum Opens New Civil Rights Exhibit on Feb. 28
February 18, 2015COURAGE: The Vision to End Segregation, the Guts to Fight for It portrays the story behind the first lawsuit challenging racial segregation in public schools COLUMBIA, SC – The South…
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Ballpark Previews and Luxury Suite Reservations for Spirit Communications Park Available Starting February 23
February 18, 2015Suite packages available for preview & sales, Feb. 23 – 26 COLUMBIA, SC — Due to the overwhelming interest shown since the groundbreaking for Spirit Communications Park, Columbia Professional Baseball…
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Call for Cooks for The Palladium Society Cook-Off
January 14, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – Test your chili-cooking prowess against the Midlands’ best at The Palladium Society Chili Cook-Off on Saturday, Feb. 21 at Music Farm Columbia. In conjunction with the citywide…
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Historic Columbia and UofSC class team up to live tweet Sherman’s March to Columbia
January 12, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – Historic Columbia and students at the University of South Carolina have teamed up to “live tweet” Sherman’s march to Columbia as part of the citywide commemoration of…
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Riverbanks Park Commission Welcomes New Commissioner
January 6, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – Riverbanks Park Commission, the governing authority of Riverbanks Zoo and Garden, recently welcomed a new member to the Commission, Alana O. Williams. Williams, a partner of Nelson,…
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Early joins OCW team
January 5, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – Christie Early has joined The Old Cigar Warehouse team as the venue sales manager. A graduate of the College of Charleston and an Upstate native, Early has…
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SCE&G Invests in Solar Energy at Riverbanks
December 3, 2014Check Presentation Planned for Thursday, December 4 COLUMBIA, SC – Representatives from SCE&G will present Satch Krantz, president and CEO of Riverbanks Zoo and Garden, with a $25,000 donation for…
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Camden Country Club: A Charming Old School Donald Ross Dreamscape
November 20, 2014By Mike Dojc Camden Country Club’s roots go back to the early 1900s when the charming midlands city was a winter haven for northerners looking for some R&R. It…
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State Museum Education Director Receives Prestigious Science Education Award
November 19, 2014South Carolina Science Council presented the Catalyst Award to museum director of education Tom Falvey COLUMBIA, SC – The South Carolina State Museum is pleased to announce that its…
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