Charleston County Public Library announces additional branch closures for day of solar eclipse
August 16, 2017Charleston County Public Library (CCPL) will close all but three of its branches on the day of the solar eclipse, Monday, Aug. 21. The three branches that will remain open are all located…
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Myrtle Beach woman receives national recognition with crab cake recipe
August 16, 2017Susan White, Founder & CEO of Classic Homebuilding and Classic Interiors of Myrtle Beach is a woman of many talents. She is an accomplished homebuilder and a prominent figure in…
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Capital Club welcomes two additional members
August 16, 2017EJ Newby (second from left) and Carol Caulk (far right) are welcomed to Capital Rotary membership, flanked by their respective sponsors, Craig Lemrow and Ione Cockrell. They’ve both been active…
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Capital Club welcomes two additional members
August 16, 2017EJ Newby (second from left) and Carol Caulk (far right) are welcomed to Capital Rotary membership, flanked by their respective sponsors, Craig Lemrow and Ione Cockrell. They’ve both been active…
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The Old Cigar Warehouse taps hospitality veteran as sales manager
August 14, 2017The Old Cigar Warehouse has added Samantha Chapman as its venue sales manager. A College of Charleston graduate, Chapman brings more than seven years of experience in catering and venue…
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The Old Cigar Warehouse taps hospitality veteran as sales manager
August 14, 2017The Old Cigar Warehouse has added Samantha Chapman as its venue sales manager. A College of Charleston graduate, Chapman brings more than seven years of experience in catering and venue…
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How to Safely Watch the Great American Eclipse of 2017
August 13, 2017On Aug. 21, 2017, the entire United States will see a partial eclipse of the sun. Parts of 11 states, including South Carolina, will experience a total solar eclipse. If…
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How to Safely Watch the Great American Eclipse of 2017
August 13, 2017On Aug. 21, 2017, the entire United States will see a partial eclipse of the sun. Parts of 11 states, including South Carolina, will experience a total solar eclipse. If…
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How to Safely Watch the Great American Eclipse of 2017
August 13, 2017On Aug. 21, 2017, the entire United States will see a partial eclipse of the sun. Parts of 11 states, including South Carolina, will experience a total solar eclipse. If…
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Riverbanks Zoo and Garden names new President and CEO
August 9, 2017COLUMBIA, SC – Riverbanks Zoo and Garden is pleased to announce the promotion of Thomas K. Stringfellow to president and CEO. Stringfellow becomes only the third executive to oversee the…
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The Charleston Area Convention & Visitors Bureau announces new leadership
August 8, 2017CHARLESTON, SC – The Charleston Area Convention & Visitors Bureau (CACVB) has appointed new leadership in Industry Workforce & Programs Director Jill Maynard and Director of Education & Training Suzanne Wallace.…
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Scot Goldfarb named general manager of Morgan Creek Grill
August 2, 2017Morgan Creek Grill announced the hiring of Scot Goldfarb as general manager. Arriving with 32 years of restaurant management experience, Goldfarb brings a set of solution-oriented skills and an outstanding…
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Scot Goldfarb named general manager of Morgan Creek Grill
August 2, 2017Morgan Creek Grill announced the hiring of Scot Goldfarb as general manager. Arriving with 32 years of restaurant management experience, Goldfarb brings a set of solution-oriented skills and an outstanding…
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West Columbia Amphitheater temporarily closed for upgrades
August 1, 2017The West Columbia Amphitheater and parking lot to the South end of the Riverwalk is temporarily closed to the public for improvements to the amphitheater. The seating and stage areas…
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Blake Management Group brings fine dining to Columbia senior living community
August 1, 2017Senior living communities are rarely lauded for their dining programs but with a resident-focused, chef-driven approach to dining, thoughtfully planned menus and a hospitality-minded vision led by Chef Damien Cavicchi,…
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SCSM announces new offerings
July 31, 2017NEW Shadows From Space Planetarium Show Debuts Today Experience the total solar eclipse early in this new planetarium show debuting today. See what causes this magnificent celestial display, which millions across the US…
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Edisto plans for shift to fall with return of popular seasonal events
July 28, 2017As summer stretches into fall, the Edisto Island and Edisto Beach communities continue to lure visitors and residents to this quiet coastal destination in the South Carolina Lowcountry with the…
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Angi Fuller Wildt chosen for leadership position at the CMA
July 26, 2017COLUMBIA, SC – Angi Fuller Wildt has been selected as the Columbia Museum of Art’s new chief development officer. She joined the team on Tuesday, July 11, 2017. “We…
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United Way of the Piedmont presents two awards to OTO Development
July 25, 2017United Way of the Piedmont presented two awards to OTO Development in recognition of the hospitality company’s employee generosity. OTO, a Johnson Management company, received the Employee Giving and Circle…
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United Way of the Piedmont presents two awards to OTO Development
July 25, 2017United Way of the Piedmont presented two awards to OTO Development in recognition of the hospitality company’s employee generosity. OTO, a Johnson Management company, received the Employee Giving and Circle…
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High Spirits Hospitality adds Director of Event Sales
July 20, 2017Katherine Brown has joined High Spirits Hospitality as its Director of Event Sales. A graduate of the University of North Carolina , Brown brings more than a decade of work…
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High Spirits Hospitality adds Director of Event Sales
July 20, 2017Katherine Brown has joined High Spirits Hospitality as its Director of Event Sales. A graduate of the University of North Carolina , Brown brings more than a decade of work…
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Ladybugs flying free at Magnolia Gardens
July 19, 2017Lowcountry families will gather at Magnolia Plantation and Gardens on Saturday, July 22, for the release of 150,000 ladybugs during the area’s largest event that celebrates the environmentally friendly insect. The Fourth…
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Atlantic Marina Holdings purchases Tierra Verde Marina Resort
July 17, 2017Dunston Powell, CCIM of Carolina Commercial, LLC represented Atlantic Marina Holdings, LLC in the purchase of Tierra Verde Marina Resort in Tierra Verde, Florida. Tierra Verde Marina is a…
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Irmo Chapin Recreation Commission announces new executive director
July 17, 2017The Irmo Chapin Recreation Commission (ICRC) has announced the promotion of Mark A. Smyers to the position of executive director. He fills the vacancy created by the retirement of Elizabeth…
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Atlantic Marina Holdings purchases Tierra Verde Marina Resort
July 17, 2017Dunston Powell, CCIM of Carolina Commercial, LLC represented Atlantic Marina Holdings, LLC in the purchase of Tierra Verde Marina Resort in Tierra Verde, Florida. Tierra Verde Marina is a…
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EdVenture opens new FLIGHT exhibit
July 13, 2017EdVenture is opening its newest permanent exhibit, FLIGHT, with support from NASA and the City of Columbia, Saturday, July 15, at 10 a.m. Museum members are invited to preview the…
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OTO Development adds seven properties to managed portfolio
July 11, 2017As one of America’s fastest-growing private companies, OTO Development expands consistently via smart developments and savvy operations – for itself as well as an increasing number of hotel ownership groups.…
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OTO Development adds seven properties to managed portfolio
July 10, 2017As one of America’s fastest-growing private companies, OTO Development expands consistently via smart developments and savvy operations – for itself as well as an increasing number of hotel ownership groups.…
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Wasabi introduces new monthly sushi spotlight, The Hotate Maki
July 10, 2017This July, Wasabi is spotlighting the Hotate Maki with blue crab, green onion and avocado, topped with panko fried scallop and cilantro garlic aioli sauce. The special is available for just $12 throughout…
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Charleston County Public Library offers free solar eclipse programs and safety glasses
July 10, 2017Charleston County Public Library (CCPL) will provide numerous opportunities in August for residents of all ages to learn about the upcoming solar eclipse and pick up a pair of free safety…
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High Spirits Hospitality adds Director of Human Resources
July 7, 2017High Spirits Hospitality has added Sarah Lusk as its Director of Human Resources. A graduate of Furman University, Lusk’s primary responsibilities will be in the hiring process, employee relations, compliance…
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High Spirits Hospitality adds Director of Human Resources
July 7, 2017High Spirits Hospitality has added Sarah Lusk as its Director of Human Resources. A graduate of Furman University, Lusk’s primary responsibilities will be in the hiring process, employee relations, compliance…
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New signage to appear on Charleston horse carriages
July 5, 2017Like many large trucks now on our highways, horse carriages in the city of Charleston will soon carry signage reminding drivers to keep a safe distance between their vehicle…
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Dollar Sunday | Hampton-Preston Mansion
July 2, 2017Residents of Richland and Lexington Counties are invited to take a guided tour of one of our historic house museums for just $1! This month, visit the Hampton-Preston Mansion for…
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Art of the Name Game: AC Hotel Spartanburg names meeting rooms in honor of featured artists
June 28, 2017“Room 1, Room 2, Room 3” would be functional names, but not particularly fun, so AC Hotel Spartanburg hosted a community contest to decide what to call its three meeting…
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Art of the Name Game: AC Hotel Spartanburg names meeting rooms in honor of featured artists
June 28, 2017“Room 1, Room 2, Room 3” would be functional names, but not particularly fun, so AC Hotel Spartanburg hosted a community contest to decide what to call its three meeting…
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EdVenture partners with The Franklin Institute to provide GSK Science in the Summer™
June 26, 2017EdVenture is one of twenty-five institutions awarded a $12,000 grant from GSK and The Franklin Institute to provide GSK Science in the Summer™ camps across the Midlands to underrepresented…
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King Charles Inn wins TripExperts’ 2017 Experts’ Choice Award
June 21, 2017King Charles Inn, a boutique hotel pairing English heritage with Southern hospitality, has been named a recipient of the 2017 Experts’ Choice Awards from TripExpert. Reflecting views from professional travel…
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King Charles Inn wins TripExperts’ 2017 Experts’ Choice Award
June 21, 2017King Charles Inn, a boutique hotel pairing English heritage with Southern hospitality, has been named a recipient of the 2017 Experts’ Choice Awards from TripExpert. Reflecting views from professional travel…
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Come to Magnolia Gardens on July 1 for a day of history and fun
June 20, 2017To show our appreciation to Charleston’s hospitality and tourism community, Magnolia is inviting concierges, hotel front desk staff and licensed tour guides and their immediate family to the gardens on…
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Magnolia Gardens’ History Fair returns with expanded program
June 20, 2017Thirty historic organizations and groups that promote history in the Lowcountry will participate July 1during the 5th Annual History Fair at Magnolia Plantation and Gardens. The History Fair will showcase…
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Timbers Resorts launches sales on Kiawah Island
June 19, 2017Timbers Resorts, one of the largest independent developers and operators of private boutique resorts and residence clubs, announced today, on the heels of breaking ground this spring, the first…
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OTO wins Hilton Developer of the Year award
June 19, 2017OTO Development, a Johnson Management company, has been named Hilton’s Developer of the Year in the Focused Service category. The company earned this distinction for four Hilton-branded properties in…
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OTO wins Hilton Developer of the Year award
June 19, 2017OTO Development, a Johnson Management company, has been named Hilton’s Developer of the Year in the Focused Service category. The company earned this distinction for four Hilton-branded properties in…
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AC Hotel Spartanburg announces rooftop restaurant partner
June 16, 2017OTO Development, a Johnson Management company, has announced the much-anticipated rooftop restaurant coming to AC Hotel Spartanburg. Level 10, a Rick Erwin Dining Group concept, will serve the downtown…
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AC Hotel Spartanburg announces rooftop restaurant partner
June 16, 2017OTO Development, a Johnson Management company, has announced the much-anticipated rooftop restaurant coming to AC Hotel Spartanburg. Level 10, a Rick Erwin Dining Group concept, will serve the downtown…
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CCPL selected for first-of-its-kind internship program
June 12, 2017Charleston County Public Library (CCPL) will participate in a connected learning summer internship program sponsored by the Public Library Association (PLA), a division of the American Library Association (ALA). Through…
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Graham Flanary joins Charleston Grill team as Dining Room Manager
June 8, 2017The Charleston Grill recently announced the appointment of Graham Flanary to the position of Dining Room Manager. Graham was born and raised in Knoxville Tennessee. He originally started working in…
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Magnolia encourages blood donations with free admission coupon
June 8, 2017Magnolia Plantation and Gardens is partnering with the American Red Cross to encourage blood donations in June by offering free garden admission to America’s oldest garden. Give blood or…
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