Charles and Jean Simmons Plaque added to NOH Wall of Honor
August 28, 2014
NEWBERRY, SC – Long time Newberry Opera House supporters Charles and Jean Simmons pictured in front of the plaque inscribed in their honor at the Newberry Opera House. Mr. Simmons…
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South Carolina State Museum Launches First Citizens First Sunday on Sept. 7
August 27, 2014General admission to the museum is $1 the first Sunday of every month COLUMBIA, SC – The South Carolina State Museum is proud to announce a generous donation from First Citizens…
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Homewood Suites by Hilton Columbia, SC Awarded 2014 TripAdvisor® Certificate of Excellence
August 27, 2014Recognised as a Top Performing extended stay hotel as Reviewed by Travellers on the World’s Largest Travel Site COLUMBIA, SC – The Homewood Suites by Hilton Columbia, SC announced that…
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EdVenture Awarded Grant from NASA for Development of New Exhibit on the Science of Flight
August 22, 2014COLUMBIA, SC– August 22, 2014– EdVenture Children’s Museum has been awarded a grant of $893,308 to fund the creation of a new interactive exhibit gallery focused on the science and technology of…
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Riverbanks Park Commission Announces New Chair
August 19, 2014
Mr. Phil Bartlett Takes Office for 2014-2016 Term COLUMBIA, SC – The Riverbanks Park Commission, the governing authority of Riverbanks Zoo and Garden, is proud to announce Mr. Phil…
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SC State Fair Tickets and Family Fun Packs Now on Sale
August 18, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – The 2014 SC State Fair opens October 8th with all your favorite rides, concerts, foods and fun. And this year, the Fair is GOING PINK, making a “grand…
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Go Grey at Riverbanks in Celebration of World Elephant Day
August 11, 2014Zoo Joins the Herd to Help Save African Elephants COLUMBIA, SC – Guests visiting Riverbanks Zoo and Garden tomorrow, Tuesday, August 12, are encouraged to Go Grey in honor of World Elephant…
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Five Points to Continue with Wine Down Wednesdays
July 28, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – The Five Points Association is extending an invitation for patrons to join them in Five Points for some great shopping specials and complimentary refreshments – and…
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Crafty Feast, Columbia, S.C.’s Largest Indie Craft Fair, Announces 2014 Date
July 23, 2014
COLUMBIA, SC – Crafty Feast, the Midlands region’s largest all-handmade indie craft fair, is set to take place on Sunday, December 14, 2014, from 12 p.m. – 6 p.m. at the Columbia Metropolitan…
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Riverbanks Roars over Record-Breaking Year
July 22, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – Riverbanks Zoo and Garden is thrilled to once again announce a new attendance record welcoming 1,053,377 to the park during the 2013-2014 fiscal year that ended on June…
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South Carolina State Museum Opens a One-of-a-Kind Facility with a Planetarium, Observatory and 4D Theater in Columbia, SC
July 21, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – The South Carolina State Museum is about to be brighter than ever as it opens a one-of-a-kind facility on Saturday, Aug. 16 in the state’s capital offering the only observatory of its kind in…
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Sara Fisher to Chair the Capital City Club Board of Governors
July 15, 2014NBSC executive brings additional business acumen to board leadership COLUMBIA, SC – On Monday, July 14th the Capital City Club Board of Governors unanimously elected Sara Fisher as Chair.…
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A Lot of Greenville Health System Swamp Rabbit Hoppenings
July 14, 2014GREENVILLE, SC – We are in the heat of summer and I hope everyone is having fun with friends and family. Here is the latest GHS Swamp Rabbit Hoppenings and…
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Artisans of the Olde English District & Holiday Market Seeks Artists and Craftsmen for December 6th
June 24, 2014LANCASTER, SC – Applications are now available for the second annual Artisans of the Olde English District & Downtown Holiday Market to be held December 6th from 10am until 4pm at 212 S.…
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Five Points Presents Wine Down Wednesday
June 17, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – The Five Points Association is extending an invitation for patrons to join them in Five Points each Wednesday in June and July for some great summer shopping…
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Phillips Wins Walmart Bass Fishing League South Carolina Division Event On Lake Wateree
June 17, 2014CAMDEN, SC – Steve Phillips of Lugoff, S.C., weighed a five-bass limit totaling 19 pounds, 12 ounces Saturday to win the third Walmart Bass Fishing League South Carolina Division tournament of 2014…
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Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites Columbia–Airport Recognized for Environmental Stewardship
June 11, 2014WEST COLUMBIA, SC – The West Metro Chamber of Commerce and InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) co-hosted a sustainability forum with S.C. business leaders and elected officials at the Holiday Inn…
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SCPRT Hires Communications Professional to Boost Statewide Tourism Marketing
June 9, 2014
COLUMBIA, SC – A new public relations professional was added to the team at the South Carolina Department of Parks, Recreation & Tourism (SCPRT) to enhance its efforts in marketing the…
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SCPRT Hires Communications Professional to Boost Statewide Tourism Marketing
June 9, 2014
COLUMBIA, SC – A new public relations professional was added to the team at the South Carolina Department of Parks, Recreation & Tourism (SCPRT) to enhance its efforts in marketing the…
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South Carolina State Parks Service Launches Yearlong ‘Making Memories’ Photo Contest
June 9, 2014CHARLESTON, SC – The South Carolina State Parks Service is excited to announce the launch of ‘Making Memories,’ a yearlong photo contest inviting visitors and locals alike to capture, then share,…
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South Carolina State Parks Service Launches Yearlong ‘Making Memories’ Photo Contest
June 9, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – The South Carolina State Parks Service is excited to announce the launch of ‘Making Memories,’ a yearlong photo contest inviting visitors and locals alike to capture, then share,…
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Homewood Suites by Hilton Columbia, SC Awarded 2014 TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence
June 8, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – The Homewood Suites by Hilton Columbia, SC today announced that it has received a TripAdvisor® Certificate of Excellence award. The accolade, which honors hospitality excellence, is given…
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South Carolina State Parks Service Launches Yearlong ‘Making Memories’ Photo Contest
June 6, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – The South Carolina State Parks Service is excited to announce the launch of ‘Making Memories,’ a yearlong photo contest inviting visitors and locals alike to capture, then share,…
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South Carolina State Parks Service Launches Yearlong ‘Making Memories’ Photo Contest
June 6, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – The South Carolina State Parks Service is excited to announce the launch of ‘Making Memories,’ a yearlong photo contest inviting visitors and locals alike to capture, then share,…
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One Columbia for Arts and History
June 5, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – Best Kind of Busy This week, the Southern Guitar Festival and Competition will be bringing world-class guitar performers and talented young guitarists to Columbia to compete. Not only…
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Dinosaurs Take Over the State Museum in New Blockbuster Exhibit
June 4, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – June 21, 2014 – This summer, take a journey back in time when monsters walked the earth, swam in the sea and soared through the sky as the South…
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Stephen G. Morrison Visionary Award
June 2, 2014Satch Krantz to Receive Inaugural Award COLUMBIA, SC – One Columbia for Arts and History is proud to announce the first recipient of the Stephen G. Morrison Visionary Award, Palmer “Satch”…
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BOGO at Riverbanks During Toucan Tuesday
May 21, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – Guests who donate two cans of food to Harvest Hope Food Bank will enjoy buy-one, get-one admission to Riverbanks Zoo and Garden every Tuesday this summer beginningJune…
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Historic Columbia to Participate in Blue Star Museums
May 21, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – From Memorial Day through Labor Day 2014, Historic Columbia will offer active duty military personnel and their families free tours of its historic house museums as part…
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Free admission for active military on Memorial Day
May 19, 2014CHARLESTON, SC – Free admission to Magnolia Plantation and Gardens will be offered on Memorial Day, Monday, May 26, to active duty military personnel and their immediate family. This gift to…
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Travel & Leisure: Magnolia Gardens one of the best in the U.S.
May 19, 2014CHARLESTON, SC – Travel & Leisure Magazine has named Magnolia Gardens as one of America’s Most Beautiful Gardens. Tom Johnson, Magnolia Plantation and Gardens’ executive director, said Monday that the magazine’s designation affirms…
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Hooked on Chapin – 35th Annual Labor Day Festival & Parade
May 19, 2014
CHAPIN, SC – August 30, 2014 – Plans are already being made for this year’s 35th annual Chapin Labor Day Festival and Parade, which will be held August 30 through September 1,…
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Five After Five Canceled this Week Due to Inclement Weather
May 14, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – The Five After Five concert set for tomorrow, May 15, featuring Weaving The Fate and Death of Paris, has been canceled due to inclement weather projected to hit Columbia.…
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Winners announced in Magnolia Gardens poetry contest
May 13, 2014CHARLESTON, SC – Two Summerville residents won the top prizes in Magnolia Plantation and Gardens’ poetry contest, “Sharing the Romance.” In the adult competition, Pam Stuart won $500 for her poem…
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Greenville County Rec Adult Sports – Summer / Fall 2014
May 12, 2014Adult Softball Registration is open for the Late Summer/Early Fall 2014 Adult Softball Season. Multiple leagues will be offered in the Men’s Open, Men’s Church, COED Open, and COED…
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Columbia Museum of Art Participates in Blue Star Museum Initiative
May 8, 2014Free admission offered to military personnel and their families this summer COLUMBIA, SC – Columbia Museum of Art announces participation in the Blue Star Museum initiative, a partnership with the…
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Columbia Metropolitan CVB Unveils New Commercial during National Travel and Tourism Week
May 7, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – May 7, 2014 – Columbia Metropolitan Convention and Visitors Bureau (CVB) is excited to announce the kickoff of their new television commercial and integrated visual marketing campaign…
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Summer 2014 – A New Chapter, Introducing the Columbia Crusaders
May 2, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – The Columbia Crusaders have a unique mission: create family-fun awe-inspiring entertainment in the state of South Carolina. Whereas a NBA team’s success is measured in wins and…
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Viva La Vista Celebrates the Vista This Saturday
September 4, 2013COLUMBIA, SC – Columbia’s Congaree Vista Guild is hosting its annual Viva La Vista, Saturday, Sept. 7, 2013. The sixth annual Viva La Vista will provide a lively environment for…
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The Old Cigar Warehouse to host Bridal Open House
August 20, 2013GREENVILLE, SC – August 20, 2013 – Newly engaged brides are invited to check out downtown Greenville’s newest event venue at a special Bridal Open House at the Old Cigar…
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HiltonHeadPlaces.com features vacation rentals on Hilton Head Island
April 7, 2010HILTON HEAD ISLAND, SC – April 7, 2010 – Hilton Head Guest Servicesis proud to announce the launch of HiltonHeadPlaces.com, a websitethat employs the creativity and experience of the company’s…
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Columbia Restaurants Join State Restaurant Week Jan. 11-17
December 23, 2009COLUMBIA, SC – December 23, 2009 – Here’s a New Year’s Resolution for you: Be good to your taste buds! For one week in January, Columbia residents can dine in style…
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Six Wholesalers Commit to SC State Farmers Market
November 20, 2009COLUMBIA, SC – November 20, 2009 – Three large fruit and vegetable wholesalers have started construction and three others have signed on and are ready to begin construction on their own…
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Holiday Hospitality in Columbia
November 19, 2009Jameson Suites offers 18th Annual Holiday Hospitality Program COLUMBIA, SC – November 18, 2009 – In keeping with the spirit of this season of counting blessings and giving, Jameson Suites…
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Faith Based Convention Congregates at the Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center
July 16, 2009COLUMBIA, SC – July 16, 2009 – The Columbia Metropolitan Convention & Visitors Bureau (CVB) is pleased to announce the arrival of the Church of Our Lord Jesus Christ of the…
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South Carolina Certifies Lighthouse Marina a Clean Marina
July 15, 2009COLUMBIA, SC – July 15, 2009 – At the South Carolina Marine Association’s Annual Meeting last Thursday, the SC Clean Marina program awarded certification to Lighthouse Marina in Chapin, SC.…
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Cliffs Wins Gold for Workplace Wellness
June 17, 2009TRAVELERS REST, SC – June 17, 2009 – Wellness Councils of America (WELCOA) has awarded The Cliffs Communities a national Well Workplace Award for its employee wellness program. Scoring 177…
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Close to Home Escapes in South Carolina this Summer
June 8, 2009COLUMBIA, SC – June 8, 2009 – The South Carolina Chamber of Commerce, in collaboration with LeisureFun.net, is helping South Carolina families find affordable and exciting vacation options close to…
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Close to Home Escapes in South Carolina this Summer
June 8, 2009COLUMBIA, SC – June 8, 2009 – The South Carolina Chamber of Commerce, in collaboration with LeisureFun.net, is helping South Carolina families find affordable and exciting vacation options close to…
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InterContinental Hotels and IBM Boost Guest Experience
June 5, 2009‘Hotel-in-a-Box’ Technology Speeds Implementation of Guest Services ARMONK, NY and ATLANTA, GA – June 5, 2009 – IBM (NYSE:IBM) and InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) today announced the first deployment of its…
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