Hospitality-Related Entities and Retailers: How You Can Prepare for Hurricane Season
September 23, 2014
By Christian Stegmaier Collins & Lacy, P.C. With the 25th anniversary of Hurricane Hugo upon us and hurricane season in full swing, it is imperative those in retail and…
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Greenville Arena District President and General Manager honored with award nomination
September 22, 2014
GREENVILLE, SC – The Greenville Arena District is pleased to announce that Roger Newton, President and General Manager of the Bon Secours Wellness Arena, has been nominated for the International Entertainment…
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Scott Ashley Joins Production Design Associates
September 22, 2014
CHARLESTON, SC – Scott Ashley has joined Production Design Associates (PDA) as a project manager. With more than twenty years of experience in the world of event lighting, he comes to Charleston…
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Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center Celebrates 10 Years
September 17, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center (CMCC) announced the celebration of its 10th anniversary. “It’s hard to believe CMCC has been open for 10 years,” said Bill Ellen, president and…
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Greenville’s Poinsett Club Named “Platinum Club of America”
September 17, 2014
GREENVILLE, SC – The Poinsett Club, one of the Greenville area’s oldest and most recognizable clubs, has again been named a “Platinum Club of America.” In the private club industry, this…
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Carl Borick, Director of The Charleston Museum
September 7, 2014MidlandsBiz Podcast Series’ mission is to support leadership in Giving Back, Diversity, Entrepreneurship, Continuous Education, the Knowledge Economy and the Arts. Thanks to our Sponsors: Founded in 1773 and commonly regarded as…
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Record Temps, Record Crowds Flock to Chapin for Labor Day Festivities
September 3, 2014CHAPIN, SC – Thousands braved the heat to watch this year’s 35th annual Labor Day Parade loop around the lakeside community’s downtown business district, featuring floats by area churches, civic groups and…
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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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Friends of the Greenville Zoo adds new board members
August 28, 2014GREENVILLE, SC – Eric Jarinko and Chris Manley are the newest members of the Friends of the Greenville Zoo Board. Manley is the managing partner of Engenius, a Greenvile-based web…
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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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New Siamang Makes Debut at Greenville Zoo
August 11, 2014
Ella, 23-year-old siamang, moves from Lee Richardson Zoo GREEENVILLE, SC – Guests visiting the Greenville Zoo this weekend will have the opportunity to meet its newest resident. Ella, a 23-year-old female…
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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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Greenville, SC on The Today Show
July 30, 2014VisitGreenvilleSC is thrilled to share our most recent PR score! For the past several days, we’ve worked with The Today Show on a summer travel story to include Greenville, SC as a…
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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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EventHaus Launches As Complete Event Rental Resource
July 28, 2014
Event DRS and Haus merge to form EventHaus, offering the widest range of event rentals in the region CHARLESTON, SC – Event Dining Rental Solutions (Event DRS) and Haus Tents…
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New European Style Bike Friendly Inn Opens In Downtown Greenville, SC
July 24, 2014
GREENVILLE, SC – After its opening last month, Greenville local Wendy Lynam’s Swamp Rabbit Inn is already drawing both locals and visitors to Greenville’s historic West End. The Swamp Rabbit Inn…
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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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Savor the Past While Helping Sustain the Future of Fish at the Next Sustainable Seafood Dinner
July 23, 2014CHARLESTON, SC — Join the South Carolina Aquarium Sustainable Seafood Initiative and Middleton Place Restaurant for a six-course meal paired with perfectly selected wine and spirits, July 27, 2014 at 6 p.m. Executive Chef Brandon Buck is…
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Ryan Mccurdy Joins the Reserve at Lake Keowee as Clubhouse Manager
July 22, 2014SUNSET, SC – Following a thorough recruiting process, The Reserve at Lake Keowee’s Board of Trustees has named Ryan McCurdy as the community’s new Clubhouse Manager. McCurdy brings more than 30…
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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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Most Popular Travel Destinations for North Carolinians
July 16, 2014GREENVILLE, SC – Yeah, that Greenville ranks in the Top 10 Most Popular Destinations for NC Travelers – #8 in fact (right after Orlando – think Disney World, folks – and before Gatlinburg, TN and Washington,…
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Friends of the Greenville Zoo Adds New Board Members
July 15, 2014GREENVILLE, SC – The Friends of the Greenville Zoo have added three community leaders to its board. The new members are: Ben Urueta, vice president of design at DP3 Architects,…
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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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Brianna Shaw Named Top Executive of Greenville-Based Food, Wine and Live Music Festival.
July 9, 2014GREENVILLE, SC— Euphoria Greenville, one of the Southeast’s premier food, wine and live music festivals, has named Brianna Shaw its new executive director. Shaw is tasked with expanding the event’s…
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The Gibbes Museum of Art Receives $100,000 from The Henry Luce Foundation for the Re-installation of the Permanent Collection
July 8, 2014CHARLESTON, SC – The Gibbes Museum of Art has received a grant award in the amount of $100,000 from the prestigious Henry Luce Foundation for the reinstallation and reinterpretation of…
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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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Magnolia offering backyard explorer program for families
June 18, 2014CHARLESTON, SC – The first in a series of Summer Saturdays at Magnolia Plantation and Gardens will be launched Saturday, June 21, with a backyard explorer program. Parents and their children can…
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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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Lancaster SC Kicks-Off Ag+Art Tour on June 20th
June 16, 2014
LANCASTER, SC – Lancaster will kick-off this weekend’s free self-guided tour of farms & artisans with a downtown arts crawl and live music event. From 5-7pm, a free arts crawl…
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Beloved Elephant Passes Away En Route To Cheyenne Mountain Zoo
June 15, 2014
Age-related conditions likely cause Joni’s death GREENVILLE, SC – Greenville Zoo and Cheyenne Mountain Zoo are mourning the loss of Joni (known to the community as “Joy”), a beloved 44-year-old elderly…
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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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CFSA Upstate Farm Tour After-Party
June 5, 2014GREENVILLE, SC – June 8, 2014 – FREE Garden Concert at 6:30 pm Greenville Forward and Gardening for Good are excited to host the CFSA Upstate Farm Tour after-party at the…
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Volunteers are a Big Piece of the Puzzle
June 5, 2014
ANDERSON, SC – Do you like history? Do you like to volunteer? The Anderson County Museum is currently looking for Volunteers for our front desk. Volunteers’ at the ACM are…
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Exhibit at Museum Celebrates National Garden Week
June 5, 2014
ANDERSON, SC – The Anderson Council of Garden Clubs will celebrate National Garden Week with an exhibit at the Anderson County Museum. “Pride of the Piedmont” will open with a…
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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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