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 21, 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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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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Virgil Kaine Lowcountry Whiskey Co. Introduces Two New Southern Spirits and Announces New York Launch
April 13, 2015
CHARLESTON, SC – Virgil Kaine Lowcountry Whiskey Co., the distinctive line based in Charleston, S.C., expands its portfolio with the launch of two new Southern spirits – High-Rye Bourbon and…
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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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City to Hold Ribbon Cutting to Celebrate National Community Development Week
April 7, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – The City of Greenville will hold a ribbon cutting ceremony on Wednesday, April 8 at 1 p.m. at 120 Mt. Eustis Street in the Greenline-Spartanburg community. The ribbon…
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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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Second Major Boat Show of the Year Launches in Charleston
April 1, 2015
Charleston SC, a strong economy- a strong boating industry Charleston In-Water Boat Show April 17-19, 2015 CHARLESTON, SC – The Charleston In-Water Boat Show, April 17-19, returns to downtown Charleston at…
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Aloft Greenville Downtown Announces General Manager Jonathan Brashier
March 25, 2015
Greenville native and award-winning hotelier returns to Greenville to managethe new Aloft Greenville Downtown GREENVILLE, SC – McKibbon Hotel Management, Inc. is proud to announce the appointment of Jonathan Brashier to…
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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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Zoom through the Zoo 5K set in two weeks
March 17, 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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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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Mira Winery Hosts Grand Opening for Napa Valley Education Center & Tasting Room
March 16, 2015Blending Session with Mira’s Gonzalez and Discussion with Schweizer Vineyard’s Steve Schweizer CHARLESTON, SC – Amid a winemaker led blending session and a discussion hosted by the owner of one…
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Carnival Sunshine To Operate Unique Schedule Of Two- To 10-Day Voyages From Charleston
March 16, 2015
MIAMI, FL – Carnival Sunshine – the first ship to feature all of the line’s spectacular Fun Ship 2.0 dining, bar and entertainment innovations – will offer a unique schedule in…
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Magnolia offering two internships at French gardens
March 10, 2015CHARLESTON, SC – Magnolia Plantation and Gardens is accepting applications for two horticulture internships at French gardens in the summer of 2015. The program is open to college students who are…
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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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Ocean Lakes Family Campground Receives An “A” Grade For Sixth Time
March 2, 2015
Oceanfront Campground Is The Only One In The Carolinas To Receive An “A” Grade From GuestRated™ Customer Satisfaction Survey MYRTLE BEACH, SC – Ocean Lakes Family Campground, in Myrtle Beach,…
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EER and Pace Edwards Showcase Premium Caps and Tonneaus at Bassmaster Classic Outdoors Expo in South Carolina
February 20, 2015LEER Locker, the New Must-Have for Pickup Truck-Owning Anglers, Will Be on Display GREENVILLE, SC – Bassmaster Classic Outdoors Expo – This Friday through Sunday, February 20 through 22, LEER® and Pace Edwards will exhibit their angler-friendly line…
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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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Greenville Zoo Announces Future Plans for Exhibits: Zoo to reopen after two weeks of renovations
February 16, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – The Greenville Zoo announced today its plans to unveil a redesigned South American Aviary Exhibit on Saturday and renovate the former Elephant Exhibit into a new South…
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More than 150 Sea Turtles Released as South Carolina Aquarium Celebrates 15th Anniversary
February 9, 2015
CHARLESTON, SC – It has been a busy 15 years for the South Carolina Aquarium Sea Turtle Rescue Program; tomorrow marks the 151st sea turtle to be released by the Aquarium’s cornerstone conservation…
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Liquid Catering’s Johnson named GHS Med Scholar
February 6, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – Liquid Catering’s Tammy Johnson has been named a Greenville Health Medical Scholar for the winter 2015 term. The five-week program is designed to educate participants about the…
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Jon Weitz, President, Avocet Hospitality Group
February 4, 2015
LowcountryBizSC Podcast Series’ mission is to support leadership in Giving Back, Diversity, Entrepreneurship, Continuous Education, the Knowledge Economy and the Arts. Thanks to our Sponsor: A Conversation with…
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Spring at Edisto promises a resurgence of warmer temps and popular events
February 4, 2015
EDISTO ISLAND, SC – With spring holding its alluring promise, the Edisto Island and Edisto Beach communities are anticipating longer days and a warmer clime, full of seasonal events that capture and…
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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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New Premier Event Space in Downtown Charleston Accepting Reservations for 2015
January 9, 2015CHARLESTON, SC – Celebrity Chef Brett McKee, in conjunction with 139-B Events, are pleased to announce the opening of one of Charleston’s premier event spaces in downtown Charleston, McKee’s At 139-B…
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The Coral Resorts Family of Properties Awarded with RCI Gold Crown Resort® Property Designation Based on Guest Feedback
January 7, 2015Resort honored for excellence in accommodations, hospitality and RCI subscribing member experience. HILTON HEAD ISLAND, SC – Four premium Hilton Head Island resort Coral Reef Resort, Coral Sands Resort, Island Links…
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Magnolia offering two internships at French gardens
January 7, 2015CHARLESTON, SC – Magnolia Plantation and Gardens is accepting applications for two horticulture internships at French gardens in the summer of 2015. The program is open to college students who…
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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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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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Winners of the 2014 Holiday Parade of Boats Announced
December 17, 2014CHARLESTON, SC – The 33rd Annual Holiday Parade of Boats, produced by the City of Charleston and the Charleston Sail and Power Squadron, was held in Charleston Harbor on Saturday, December…
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Greenville, SC Named “Best in the US” by Lonely Planet
December 10, 2014
We did it again! So excited to share some great news we have been working on. This morning, Greenville, SC was named “#7 Best in the US” by Lonely Planet,…
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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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United Community Bank Ice on Main Outdoor Skating Rink Opens for Fourth Season
November 24, 2014
Community partners bring entertainment and events to rink GREENVILLE, SC – United Community Bank Ice on Main kicks off its fourth season today as one of downtown Greenville’s favorite holiday traditions.…
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Greenville Zoo Bids Farewell To Popular Orangutan
November 24, 2014
Bob heads to Oregon Zoo as part of breeding recommendation GREENVILLE, SC – Bob, one of three Bornean orangutans at the Greenville Zoo, will be leaving on December 3 for his new home…
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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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Public, City and Charleston Parks Conservancy ‘Cut the Cord’ to Mark New Wi-Fi Access in Parks
November 11, 2014
CHARLESTON, SC – The public gathered in Hampton Park earlier today for a Wireless Workday in the Park. Hosted by the Charleston Parks Conservancy, “Get Connected” included lunchtime food trucks…
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Magnolia collecting “two tons” of food for local food bank
November 4, 2014CHARLESTON, SC – For the third consecutive year, Magnolia Plantation and Gardens will collect food during the holiday season to benefit the Lowcountry Food Bank. In November and December, bring…
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All About Beer Magazine Announces 7th Annual World Beer Festival Columbia 2015 will Feature an Increase in South Carolina Breweries
October 22, 2014January 17, 2015 ~ COLUMBIA, SC – All About Beer Magazine announced today that it will bring the World Beer Festival back to Columbia for the seventh straight year on January 17,…
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Halls Chophouse Named #4 Restaurant in America by TripAdvisor
October 21, 2014CHARLESTON, SC – Bill Hall, Sr., President of Hall Hospitality Group LLC, announced today that TripAdvisor®, the world’s largest travel site, has named Halls Chophouse as one of the Top…
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United Community Bank Ice on Main Announces Extended Skating Season
October 20, 2014Greenville’s Outdoor Ice Skating Rink to Open One Full Week Early GREENVILLE, SC – United Community Bank Ice on Main is pleased to announce that Greenville’s only outdoor skating rink…
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Rhino Concessions hires Marketing and Operations Manager
October 13, 2014GREENVILLE, SC – Rhino Concessions has hired Amanda Gardner as its new Marketing and Operations Manager. A native of Irmo, Gardner graduated from Clemson University in 2014 with a degree in…
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South Carolina Aquarium Introduces Good Catch
October 13, 2014Rebranded Program Aims to Educate and Empower Consumers, Encourage Responsibly Harvested Seafood CHARLESTON, SC – The South Carolina Aquarium is proud to introduce Good Catch, a program previously known as the…
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Rhino Concessions hires Marketing and Operations Manager
October 13, 2014GREENVILLE, SC – Rhino Concessions has hired Amanda Gardner as its new Marketing and Operations Manager. A native of Irmo, Gardner graduated from Clemson University in 2014 with a degree in…
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Columbia Museum of Art Contemporaries Announce New Board Members and Executive Committee
September 24, 2014
Next generation of Museum supporters plan year of cultural and social events COLUMBI, SC – The Contemporaries, a membership affiliate group of the Columbia Museum of Art dedicated to engaging…
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