Makeready announces new leadership for Charleston’s Ryder Hotel
April 11, 2022Makeready, the hospitality company that creates and operates independent brands through local influences, functional design and thoughtful restaurants and bars, has announced two new executive team members at The Ryder…
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Grande Dunes Resort Club to undergo extensive greens and bunker renovation project
March 23, 2022Decorated Layout Will Be Closed From May 16 Through September 14 Myrtle Beach, S.C. – Grande Dunes Resort Club, one of Myrtle Beach’s most acclaimed layouts, will undergo an extensive greens,…
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Halls Signature Events partners with Coach Dawn Staley; Launches special pre-race bridge run dinner
March 17, 20222022 Cooper River Bridge Run runners have a new way to fuel up before the big race while also helping children in need. This year Halls Signature Events, a sister…
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Colliers Report: Tourism boosts hotel business in 2021 despite staffing shortages
March 2, 2022Commercial Real Estate Research & Forecast Report Q4 2021 South Carolina Hotel Market Highlights The South Carolina hotel market recovered more quickly than other markets around the country. Occupancy, average…
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Experience Columbia SC wins three Addy awards SC
February 25, 2022Experience Columbia SC (ECSC) took home three Silver ADDY Awards at The American Advertising Awards held Saturday, Feb. 19. ECSC won awards in the brochure category for its Reconstruction Trail…
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South Carolina Restaurant and Lodging Association announces 2022 Stars of the industry winners and runners up
February 23, 2022The South Carolina Restaurant and Lodging Association (SCRLA) hosted its 69th Annual Stars of South Carolina Hospitality Awards Gala on February 21 at 1881 Event Hall in Spartanburg. The Stars of…
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South Carolina Restaurant and Lodging Association names new Board Chairman
February 22, 2022The South Carolina Restaurant and Lodging Association (SCRLA) recently named Michael Frits, General Manager of the DoubleTree Resort by Hilton Myrtle Beach Oceanfront, as its new Board Chairman. Frits succeeds…
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EventWorks adds CRUSH Event Design under their umbrella providing unique specialty products throughout the Southeast
February 8, 2022EventWorks, the Southeast’s largest event rental provider, announced today the recapitalization and acquisition of CRUSH Event Design, a boutique rental and design company offering the finest in draping, lighting, decor,…
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International African American Museum receives third grant from FordFoundation
February 3, 2022Third Round of Funding Sets the Stage for a new Telling of the African American Journey. The International African American Museum has received a grant of $500,000 from the Ford…
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Wild Dunes Resort hosting two-day hiring event
January 31, 2022Wild Dunes Resort, located on Isle of Palms, is hosting a hiring event on February 15-16, 2022. This hiring event will take place from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m in…
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Celebrate Valentine’s Day Weekend at Church and Union and Tempest
January 28, 2022Celebrate Valentine’s Day at Church and Union Charleston or Tempest from February 11-14, 2022 with special menus for your special someone. Please see full menus and details below. Tempest 4…
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Halls Signature Events offers To-Go meals for Valentine’s Day
January 22, 2022Halls Signature Events is offering special to-go meal packages for Valentine’s Day, taking all the stress of planning and cooking off of your to-do list. “Order today and our team…
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Experience Columbia SC debuts 2022 ambassadors
January 21, 2022Experience Columbia SC announced the new group of ambassadors for 2022 yesterday in conjunction with the launch of this year’s Columbia SC Insider’s Guide publication. The Columbia SC ambassador program,…
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South Carolina Restaurant and Lodging Association to host its 69th Annual Stars of the Hospitality Industry Awards
January 19, 2022The South Carolina Restaurant and Lodging Association (SCRLA) will host its 69th Annual Stars of South Carolina Hospitality Awards on Monday, February 21 at 1881 Event Hall in Spartanburg. The…
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5th Street Group reaches million dollar milestone for its “Tip the Kitchen” initiative
January 18, 2022The 5th Street Group is pleased to announce that its initiative, “Tip the Kitchen,” has generated over one million dollars for its back-of-house staff as of today. The program, which…
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Orlando Wedding and Party Rentals to recapitalize with EventWorks and create most comprehensive rental company in the Southeast
January 18, 2022Orlando Wedding and Party Rentals (OWPR), a full-service event rental company serving the Orlando area for nearly two decades, with tailored event rentals and superior customer service, is recapitalizing with…
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Charleston Wine + Food to host regional finals for popular Speed Rack
January 13, 2022Which Female Bartender Rocks the Most? Speed Rack, the all-female, high-speed bartending competition, is mixing it up at Charleston Wine + Food, bringing their nationally-recognized competition to the high-performance festival.…
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The Refinery brings live music, libations and community to Charleston’s upper peninsula
January 4, 2022The new mixed-use development space will serve as a hub for Charleston’s creative industry, featuring offices, retail, food, beverage and live entertainment. The Refinery, located at 1640 Meeting Street Road,…
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Halls Chophouse to travel rare bottle of Kentucky bourbon to benefit tornado victims
December 21, 2021Proceeds from Buffalo Trace 1995 O.F.C. Bourbon will go to Western Kentucky Relief Fund Hall Management Group will travel a bottle of rare Kentucky bourbon across South Carolina to our…
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Experience Columbia SC wins Best in Business Awards
December 14, 2021Experience Columbia SC (ECSC), the destination marketing organization for the Columbia region, has won three first place South Carolina Best in Business 2021 Awards. ECSC earned Best Hospitality Business and…
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Tempest announces new lunch service
December 13, 2021Tempest, an upscale restaurant offering an elegant approach to sustainable South Atlantic seafood, is launching lunch service on Monday through Friday, from 11 a.m. — 3 p.m. starting Wednesday, December…
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Hodges Ward Elliott arranges sale of Hotel Bella Grace in Charleston’s historic district
December 9, 2021Hodges Ward Elliott (“HWE”), the premier boutique real estate capital markets advisor, announced they represented the seller in the recent sale of Hotel Bella Grace, a renowned boutique hotel fronting…
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Experience Columbia SC announces new sales managers
December 8, 2021Experience Columbia SC (ECSC) announces the hiring of Beth Shaffer and Danna Lilly as sales managers. They will be responsible for selling the region as a premier destination for meetings…
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Rita’s Seaside Grille celebrates holiday season with Santa Paws
December 7, 2021Rita’s Seaside Grille is kicking off the holiday season with the annual Santa Paws celebration on Saturday, Dec. 11, 2021, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Rita’s parking lot and…
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5th Street Group announces rebrand for 5Church restaurants
December 6, 2021Following the highly successful opening of Church and Union in Nashville, Tennessee, 5th Street Group announced today the expansion of the Church and Union Brand to Charlotte, North Carolina and…
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Explore Charleston appoints new board members
November 29, 2021Explore Charleston, the official destination marketing organization for the Charleston region, has announced the appointment of seven new members to its Board of Governors. “These accomplished individuals are leaders in…
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The South Carolina Restaurant and Lodging Seeking Nominations for 2022 Stars of the Hospitality Industry Awards
November 22, 2021The South Carolina Restaurant and Lodging Association (SCRLA) is seeking nominations for the 69th Annual Stars of South Carolina Hospitality Awards, honoring the best of the best in the state’s hospitality…
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Celebrate Christmas Eve and Christmas Day at 5Church Charleston and Tempest
November 20, 2021‘Tis the season for good food and fun festivities! Christmas is fast approaching and we wanted to share the below Christmas menus from 5Church Charleston and Tempest. Reservations are now…
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Wild Dunes Resort announces new food and beverage team members
November 15, 2021Wild Dunes Resort, a Destination by Hyatt property in Isle of Palms, announced the appointment of three new food and beverage team members at the resort’s on-site restaurants, Coastal Provisions…
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USA Today/10Best Nominates Brookgreen Gardens’ Nights of a Thousand Candles as one of America’s “Best Botanical Garden Holiday Lights” displays
November 10, 2021Nationwide Vote Will Determine Winner Of Online Contest Brookgreen Gardens’ Nights of a Thousand Candles, long regarded as South Carolina’s premier Christmas attraction, has been nominated as one of 20…
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Wild Dunes Resort announces new Event Operations Manager
November 9, 2021Wild Dunes Resort, a Destination by Hyatt property in Isle of Palms, is pleased to announce the appointment of Monica Bennett as Event Operations Manager. Bennett hails from Calamigos Ranch…
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Halls Chophouse names Nashville restaurant leadership
November 8, 2021Preparing for first expansion outside of South Carolina, Halls Chophouse names experienced General Manager and Executive Chef to launch nation’s top-rated fine dining in Music City. CHARLESTON, SC – Halls Chophouse,…
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EventWorks has added three event rental companies under its umbrella to create most comprehensive rental company in the Southeast
November 5, 2021EventWorks, a full-service event rental company that has been serving the Charleston area for more than a decade, has added event rental companies in Atlanta, Birmingham and Nashville under its…
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Steeplechase of Charleston returns as the signature fall event
November 2, 2021Hollywood, SC – Returning to its full experience, The Post and Courier hosts Steeplechase of Charleston a world-class horse racing event. Five high-stakes horse races will run at the Stono Ferry…
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Tickets now on sale for the 38th Annual Lowcountry Oyster Festival
October 25, 2021Tickets Now on Sale for the 38th Annual Lowcountry Oyster Festival The Charleston Restaurant Foundation (CRF) announced that tickets are on sale for the 38th annual Lowcountry Oyster Festival held…
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McDonald’s Drive Thru Challenge benefiting local Ronald McDonald House Charities is back
October 21, 2021McDonald’s Hosts Second Annual Drive Thru Challenge & Sets Fundraising Goal to $2 Million The second annual McDonald’s Drive Thru Challenge has officially kicked off!! Now through December 12, Charleston-area…
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New exhibit opens November 1 at the Charleston Museum showcasing snow scenes
October 13, 2021The Charleston Museum will present A Winter Wonderland in Color: Snow Scenes of Charleston opening on November 1 in the Lowcountry Image Gallery. Heavy snowfalls are a rarity in Charleston, as…
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How to Make the Most of this Year’s South Carolina State Fair
October 6, 2021The 152nd South Carolina State Fair returns Oct. 13-24, 2021, with a full lineup of traditional favorites and a variety of new rides, foods, entertainment and the return of the…
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5th Street Group’s Church and Union to open in downtown Nashville this weekend
September 17, 20215th Street Group Debuts Its First Tennessee Eatery Church and Union, the highly anticipated restaurant from acclaimed Charlotte and Charleston-based 5th Street Group, is opening in downtown Nashville on September…
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Experience South Carolina’s Lowcountry from the water at Wild Dunes Resort
September 9, 2021Wild Dunes Resort, a Destination by Hyatt property located on Isle of Palms in South Carolina’s Lowcountry, invites guests to experience the area like never before with a wide range…
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2nd Sunday on King Street returning September 12
September 7, 20212nd Sunday on King Street will return to its every-month schedule beginning Sunday, September 12th after an 18-month hiatus due to Covid-19 protocols, announced Susan Lucas, President of the Charleston…
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Charleston Commercial handles sale of 438 King St. to Miami restaurant
September 7, 2021Charleston Commercial, a key player in the local commercial real estate market, has brokered several deals on King Street this summer, including the sale of 438 King St. to a…
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Colliers Report: South Carolina hotels prove stability
August 18, 2021Commercial Real Estate Research & Forecast Report Market Highlights Leisure and transient travelers helped boost South Carolina hotel activity and bolster the hotel market beyond expected recovery numbers. High-volume activity…
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South Carolina Restaurant and Lodging Association names new President and Chief Executive Officer
August 12, 2021Susan Cohen has been appointed to succeed John Durst The South Carolina Restaurant and Lodging Association (SCRLA) has appointed Susan Cohen to serve as its new President and Chief Executive…
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Save the Date: Tempest One-Year Anniversary on Thursday, August 12
August 9, 2021Tempest is hosting a special menu dinner on Thursday, August 12 in celebration of its one-year anniversary. Chef Partners Jamie Lynch and Adam Hodgson have created a $99 seven-course tasting…
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Panera Bread locations in South Carolina to host hiring event Aug 5th
August 3, 2021JUST WALK IN! HIRING ALL SHIFTS / ALL POSITIONS! Company is hiring Restaurant Managers, Overnight Bakers, Catering Coordinators and Hourly Associates. Apply in person and get a FREE bakery treat and…
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Slaughter earns Accreditation in Public Relations
July 27, 2021Charlene D. Slaughter, director of communications with Experience Columbia SC (ECSC), has successfully earned the Accreditation in Public Relations, entitling her to use the APR professional designation. The announcement was…
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July Events at Wild Dunes Resort
July 12, 2021Book Signing with Kristin Harmel, July 16 Come meet Kristin Harmel, the New York Times bestselling author of the newly released book, “The Forest of Vanishing Stars.” This World War…
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Hilton Grand Vacations opens luxury timeshare resort in historic downtown Charleston
June 29, 2021Hilton Grand Vacations Inc. (NYSE:HGV) announces the opening of Liberty Place Charleston by Hilton Club in Charleston, South Carolina, near the site where the iconic Liberty Tree once stood. Celebrating…
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Historic Chili Fest Partners With Visit Myrtle Beach For A Weekend Travel Sweepstakes
June 29, 2021The World Championship Chili Cook-off (WCCC) will take place in its new host city, Myrtle Beach, S.C., at Burroughs and Chapin Pavilion Place, and you could go FOR FREE. With…
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