CVB launches CulturePASS for Columbia tourists
December 7, 2016
The Columbia Museum of Art announces the launch of the Columbia Visitors Bureau (CVB) CulturePASS combination ticket. For $23, the CulturePASS provides discounted adult admission to the South Carolina State…
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SportsEvents announces Spartanburg Convention & Visitors Bureau as a 2017 Readers’ Choice Award winner
December 5, 2016
SportsEvents Media Group, the leading industry publication focused exclusively on helping sports event planners produce excellent competitions in the United States, has announced Spartanburg Convention & Visitors Bureau as one…
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Zoo anticipates the birth of its first baby gorilla
December 4, 2016Riverbanks Zoo and Garden is excited to announce the pregnancy of one of the Zoo’s female western lowland gorillas. The expectant mother is due in late May. The pregnancy is…
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Conquer winter break boredom: Art Center to offer camp for children
December 1, 2016
Let your child explore the world of pottery and mixed media in a fun and interactive art camp during their winter break at the Columbia Art Center. The registration fee…
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Holiday Music Series
November 30, 2016
The Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport (GSP) is excited about its annual Holiday Music Series. This year, we’ve added more performances to the schedule. Anyone in the terminal including passengers, those meeting…
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Edventure kicks off the holidays with the opening of Snowville and Gingerbread Jamboree
November 29, 2016All families are invited to some holiday fun this season at EdVenture’s Gingerbread Jamboree, held each weekend through December 31. The holiday event series for children will feature photos with…
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Brosius to leave Columbia Museum of Art for new philanthropic opportunity
November 29, 2016
COLUMBIA, SC – Columbia Museum of Art Executive Director Karen Brosius informed board members and staff today of her acceptance of the president position with a national nonprofit organization in…
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Enjoy free CCPL programs in December
November 29, 2016
Get into the holiday spirit, and check out the wide variety of free classes, exhibits and events geared toward adults throughout December. SPECIAL EVENTS A Love of Nature Saturday, December…
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City of Columbia’s Main Street ICE returns for its fifth season
November 28, 2016
Main Street ICE, the City of Columbia’s outdoor ice skating rink, will return for its fifth season Thanksgiving Day at Boyd Plaza (corner of Main and Hampton streets). Main Street…
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Spartanburg Convention & Visitor’s Bureau hires Visitor Services Coordinator
November 22, 2016
SPARTANBURG, SC – The Spartanburg Convention & Visitor’s Bureau (SCVB) is pleased to welcome Megan Collins as its new Visitor Services Coordinator, assisting the sales team in selling Spartanburg County as a…
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Spartanburg Convention & Visitor’s Bureau hires Visitor Services Coordinator
November 22, 2016
SPARTANBURG, SC – The Spartanburg Convention & Visitor’s Bureau (SCVB) is pleased to welcome Megan Collins as its new Visitor Services Coordinator, assisting the sales team in selling Spartanburg County as a…
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Holiday events announced in the City of Cayce
November 21, 2016The City of Cayce announces upcoming Holiday Events throughout the month of December for everyone to enjoy. Following is a brief overview of each Holiday Event. Thursday, December 1 6 p.m. –…
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King Charles Inn announces Host a Hero this holiday season
November 21, 2016King Charles Inn, a historic downtown hotel, announced a new Host a Hero contest, honoring an inspirational figure in the area. With nominations running between Nov. 21-Dec. 5 on the…
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King Charles Inn announces Host a Hero this holiday season
November 21, 2016
King Charles Inn, a historic downtown hotel, announced a new Host a Hero contest, honoring an inspirational figure in the area. With nominations running between Nov. 21-Dec. 5 on the…
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Long term sponsor, Coca-Cola Consolidated renews contract with RBC Heritage
November 16, 2016
Continues to support event with youth and sustainability programs The Heritage Classic Foundation is pleased to announce that Coca-Cola Consolidated has signed a five-year extension as the official non-alcoholic beverage…
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EdVenture will open part of the day on Thanksgiving to serve traditional holiday meal
November 16, 2016
EdVenture will be open to the public on Thanksgiving morning from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. In addition, museum staff and volunteers will serve an EdVenture-made Thanksgiving feast from 11…
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2016 Ethel Bolden Minority Scholarship recipient named
November 14, 2016
The Richland Library Foundation announced Shinelle Polite has been selected as the 2016 recipient of the Ethel Bolden Minority Scholarship during a presentation and reception on October 18 at Richland Library…
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Lights before Christmas sets the pace for holiday cheer
November 10, 2016
Zoo to Unwrap Annual Christmas Festival with 5K to Benefit Wildlife Conservation Race over to Riverbanks for Columbia’s longest running holiday tradition as BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina presents the…
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Study shows strong data for Spartanburg tourism
November 10, 2016
A research report on marketing shines new light as to why people are spending tourism dollars in Spartanburg County, and that marketing and promotional efforts produce a robust return on…
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Study shows strong data for Spartanburg tourism
November 10, 2016
A research report on marketing shines new light as to why people are spending tourism dollars in Spartanburg County, and that marketing and promotional efforts produce a robust return on…
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Martin Printing Co. expands operations in Pickens County
November 9, 2016
Martin Printing Co., a family-run print solutions company, is expanding its Upstate operations in Pickens County. This project is expected to bring $2 million in new capital investment and create…
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Martin Printing Co. expands operations in Pickens County
November 9, 2016
Martin Printing Co., a family-run print solutions company, is expanding its Upstate operations in Pickens County. This project is expected to bring $2 million in new capital investment and create…
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Heritage Classic Foundation expands sales team
November 4, 2016
HILTON HEAD ISLAND, SC – The Heritage Classic Foundation has welcomed two new employees, Mike Ivester and Kristen Brockman, to fill newly created sales positions. Greenville resident Ivester joins the…
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Spirit Communications Park rated the No. 1 ballpark experience in the South Atlantic League
November 1, 2016
After just one season, Stadium Journey rated the home of the Columbia Fireflies the best ballpark experience in the South Atlantic League. Spirit Communications Park also landed in the top…
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Zoo partnership helps get to the heart of gorilla condition
November 1, 2016Riverbanks Zoo and Garden is offering a rare look into the specialized healthcare of exotic animals with a partnership intended to enhance the well-being of one of the Zoo’s male…
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Angolan Colobus Monkey born at Greenville Zoo
October 26, 2016
The Greenville Zoo is celebrating the arrival of yet another new member of the zoo family – an Angolan colobus monkey. Animal care staff discovered the baby in the early…
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Woodlands at Furman to hold sixth annual holiday fair
October 25, 2016
The Woodlands at Furman will transform into a holiday market on Thursday, November 10, as 50 vendors kick off the holiday shopping season for residents and the surrounding community at…
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Woodlands at Furman to hold sixth annual holiday fair
October 25, 2016
The Woodlands at Furman will transform into a holiday market on Thursday, November 10, as 50 vendors kick off the holiday shopping season for residents and the surrounding community at…
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The Kessler Collection announces luxury boutique hotel in Greenville, SC
October 21, 2016
The Kessler Collection, a portfolio of 11 artistically inspired boutique hotels, continues its expansion of the “Bohemian” inspired brand throughout the southeast by announcing a new location in Greenville, S.C.…
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Spartanburg business score more than $13 million from 2016 Panthers Camp
October 18, 2016
A Super Bowl season for the Carolina Panthers led to a super summer for Spartanburg merchants. A Clemson University economic impact study requested by the Spartanburg Convention and Visitors Bureau…
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Spartanburg business score more than $13 million from 2016 Panthers Camp
October 17, 2016
A Super Bowl season for the Carolina Panthers led to a super summer for Spartanburg merchants. A Clemson University economic impact study requested by the Spartanburg Convention and Visitors Bureau…
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Congaree National Park turns 40
October 12, 2016
In October of 1976, President Gerald Ford signed legislation which created Congaree National Monument, later changed to Congaree National Park. This action preserved the old growth bottomland forests of Congaree…
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Bravo1 Protection serving local law enforcement this Fall for Greenville
October 12, 2016
Law enforcement officers, fire fighters and EMS staff working this weekend’s Fall for Greenville have a special Hospitality Area this year thanks to Bravo1 Protection. First responders working the region’s…
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Bravo1 Protection serving local law enforcement this Fall for Greenville
October 12, 2016
Law enforcement officers, fire fighters and EMS staff working this weekend’s Fall for Greenville have a special Hospitality Area this year thanks to Bravo1 Protection. First responders working the region’s…
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Belk Fall for Greenville celebrates 35th anniversary with weekend full of flavor
October 11, 2016
Belk Fall for Greenville presented by Pepsi turns 35 this year and returns to downtown Greenville with signature tastes from over 40 different food vendors. The festival will kick…
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Greenwood, South Carolina America in Bloom Awards results announced
October 10, 2016
Top honors for the prestigious 2016 America in Bloom National Awards Program were announced at the annual awards held in Arroyo Grande, Calif. on October 8. All participants were…
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Autumn on the Ashley at Magnolia Gardens moved to Oct. 15-16
October 5, 2016
Due to Hurricane Matthew, Autumn on the Ashley at Magnolia Plantation and Gardens has been postponed to Oct. 15-16. The 9th annual crafts fair is free to the public. It opens at 9…
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Boo in the Zoo presented by Banfield Pet Hospital to celebrate 30th anniversary
October 5, 2016
This year marks the 30th anniversary of the Greenville Zoo’s signature Halloween event for children ages 12 and under. Boo in the Zoo presented by Banfield Pet Hospital takes…
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County of Lexington update: shelter to open at White Knoll High School at 3 p.m. and list of pet-friendly hotels
October 5, 2016
The County of Lexington announces that a shelter will open at White Knoll High School, which is the first of several shelters the County has designated, to support evacuees…
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Riverbanks scares up a fall favorite
October 4, 2016
Treat your family to 10 wild nights of Halloween fun with the return of Boo at the Zoo at Riverbanks Zoo and Garden on Friday, October 21. The spooktacular event…
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Alan Flusser Custom to host Bespoke Tailoring Trunk Show at November’s Colonial Cup Steeplechase
October 3, 2016
Alan Flusser Custom, the legendary thirty-year old custom tailoring shop, will be hosting a bespoke tailoring trunk show from Friday through Sunday, November 18-20, in the National Steeplechase Museum. The…
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A Conversation with Beth Paul, General Manager, Bon Secours Wellness Arena
October 1, 2016
Beth Paul has been working at the Bon Secours Wellness Arena on and off since she graduated from Presbyterian College in 1999. Today, she is the General Manager of a…
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SpiritLine Cruises, Gray Line of Charleston announce key improvements
September 23, 2016
CHARLESTON, SC – To best meet the needs of Charleston’s growth as a popular tourism and special event destination, SpiritLine Cruises has upgraded several aspects of its business, including adding…
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EdVenture executive Louis Fawcett named Outstanding Fundraising Executive
September 22, 2016
COLUMBIA, SC – EdVenture’s Senior Vice President of Principal Gifts, Louis Fawcett will be recognized as the Outstanding Fundraising Executive by the S.C. Central Carolina Chapter of the Association of Fundraising…
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Bid farewell to two sea turtles ready to return to the wild
September 21, 2016
Two sea turtles treated by the South Carolina Aquarium Sea Turtle Care Center™ are ready to once again swim the deep blue sea. Hunley, a loggerhead sea turtle, and Glenn,…
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State Museum transforms into Museum of OZ this October
September 21, 2016
On Saturday, October 1 the South Carolina State Museum will transform into the Museum of Oz, full of exciting events for the entire family all month. From the giant 30ft…
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Museum & Gallery offers free admission for Smithsonian Museum Day Live!
September 19, 2016
The Museum & Gallery participates in the annual free admission on Saturday, September 24, as part of Smithsonian magazine’s Museum Day Live! nationwide event. Museum patrons receive two free admissions…
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Steve Bedard, President and CEO of the Gaillard speaks at Small Business Lunch at Halls
September 7, 2016
The King Street Marketing Group and Halls Chophouse are pleased to welcome Stephen A. Bedard, President and CEO of the Gaillard Management Corporation, as our guest speaker Thursday, September 8.…
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Swamp Rabbit Trail to be closed adjacent to Cancer Survivors Park site
September 1, 2016
Beginning Tuesday, September 6, the section of the Swamp Rabbit Trail linking Cleveland Park to Falls Park will be temporarily closed during the next phase of construction of the Cancer…
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Hickory Hills protected by Upstate Forever
August 31, 2016
A group of dedicated Upstate conservation advocates has banded together to protect Hickory Hills, a beautiful hunting property located in Union County, just outside the small town of Jonesville. The…
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