Greenville Zoo’s Two New African Lions Make Public Debut
December 10, 2010Zoo to throw welcome party; offer free children’s admission GREENVILLE, SC – December 10, 2010 – Guests visiting the Greenville Zoo this weekend have the opportunity to meet its newest…
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Extended Stay Hotels Exits Chapter 11 with Strengthened Balance Sheet and Renewed Outlook for the Future
October 12, 2010SPARTANBURG, SC – October 8, 2010 – Extended Stay Inc. (the Company) announced today that it has successfully emerged from Chapter 11 protection. An investment group including Centerbridge Partners, L.P.,…
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The Buccaneer Restaurant to lose on September 30, 2010
September 29, 2010CHARLESTON, SC September 30, 2010 – The Buccaneer, downtown Charleston’s pirate-themed family restaurant, will be closing on September 30, 2010. Operated by the Neighborhood Dining Group, the restaurant will be…
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“Star Search” @ Hollywild
September 7, 2010INMAN, SC – September 7, 2010 – Astronomer Rick Boozer of Greer, SC, who has studied the stars from telescopes across the world, will present a 45 minute multimedia introduction…
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BI-LO Center to Be Managed by Greenville Arena District
September 1, 2010Centerplate, the Venue’s Current Manager, Extends Food Service Role GREENVILLE, SC – September 1, 2010 – The Greenville Arena District (GAD), the agency which owns the BI-LO Center and manages…
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City Hosts NFL Punt, Pass and Kick Competition
August 27, 2010Free national program open to area youth GREENVILLE, SC – August 27, 2010 – The City of Greenville Parks and Recreation Department invites local youth to compete in the NFL…
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Lowcountry Local First Honored with Signature Charity Distinction for the 2011 BB&T Charleston Wine + Food Festival®
August 11, 2010CHARLESTON, SC – August 11, 2010 – Lowcountry Local First (LLF), a 501 (c)3 organization that advocates the benefits of a local living economy by strengthening community support for independent…
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Greenville Zoo Welcomes New Spider Monkey
August 4, 2010Male monkey added on breeding recommendation by the Species Survival Plan GREENVILLE, SC – August 4, 2010 – Greenville Zoo guests have the opportunity to meet its newest resident, an…
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Charleston Selected as a Top 3 Finalist in USTA’s “Best Tennis Town In America” Contest
July 28, 2010Winner to be Announced by USTA at US Open CHARLESTON, SC – July 28, 2010 – The USTA announced today that Charleston, SC has been selected as a Top 3…
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Joe McGill Visiting Two Slave Cabins Before Summer Ends
July 18, 2010CHARLESTON, SC – Before the summer is over, historic preservationist Joe McGill will sleep at a well-known plantation site on the Waccamaw Neck in Georgetown County and later at a…
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Greenville Zoo's Elephants Turn 40
June 17, 2010Zoo kicks off Summer Zoobilee with week-long birthday festivities GREENVILLE, SC – June 17, 2010 – The Greenville Zoo will mark the beginning of its Summer Zoobilee with Elephant Week…
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Piccolo Spoleto Festival to Announce 32nd Year Program Highlights, Debut New Box Office Locations and Unveil Official Poster Image
April 30, 2010CHARLESTON, SC – April 30, 2010 – Mayor Joseph P. Riley, Jr. and the City of Charleston Office of Cultural Affairs Director Ellen Dressler Moryl will announce highlights of the…
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City to Celebrate National Bike Month
April 29, 2010Series of free bicycle-friendly community events plannedfor May GREENVILLE, SC – April 29, 2010 – The City of Greenville willcelebrate National Bike Month with free family-friendly activitiesdesigned to appeal to…
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South Carolina Gets New Official State Tourism Web Presence
April 27, 2010CHARLESTON, SC – April 26, 2010 – The South Carolina DepartmentofParks, Recreation & Tourism (SCPRT) has re-launched its visitorwebsite, www.DiscoverSouthCarolina.com,with an improved, simplified design and features that make exploringthe Palmetto…
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South Carolina Hospitality Association Elects New Officers and Directors
April 8, 2010CHARLESTON, SC – April 8, 2010 – The South Carolina HospitalityAssociation has elected new officers and Board members for 2010 duringtheir annual meeting held in March. Duane Parrish, President of…
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HiltonHeadPlaces.com features vacation rentals on Hilton Head Island
April 7, 2010HILTON HEAD ISLAND, SC – April 7, 2010 – Hilton Head Guest Servicesis proud to announce the launch of HiltonHeadPlaces.com, a websitethat employs the creativity and experience of the company’s…
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Carolina First Center Receives 2010 Prime Site Award
March 29, 2010GREENVILLE, SC – March 29, 2010 – The Carolina First Center, one of the region’s largest convention and meeting facilities, has been named a 2010 Prime Site Award Winner by…
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Myrtle Beach's Sands Resorts and American Veterans Traveling Tribute Show Military Appreciation
February 12, 2010Keys for Two New Motorcycles Arrive in Care Packages MYRTLE BEACH, SC – February 11, 2010 – Two deployed 82nd Airborne Division Paratroopers serving in Afghanistan recently opened care packages from Operation…
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SCPRT Introduces New Advertising Campaign
February 2, 2010MYRTLE BEACH, SC – February 1, 2010 – South Carolina is Made For Vacation. That’s the message the South Carolina Department of Parks, Recreation & Tourism will be delivering to consumers…
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Blythewood and Myrtle Beach Students Take Top Honors at 2010 Carolinas ProStart Student Invitational
February 2, 2010BLYTHEWOOD & MYRTLE BEACH, SC – February 2, 2010 – High school students from Blythewood High School and North Myrtle Beach High School are bringing home the gold. The students…
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Cruises Float $37 Million to Charleston Area Economy
February 1, 2010CHARLESTON, SC – February 1, 2010 – The Port of Charleston’s cruise business makes broad and diverse contributions the local economy and is projected to pump $37 million into the region…
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Columbia Restaurants Join State Restaurant Week Jan. 11-17
December 23, 2009COLUMBIA, SC – December 23, 2009 – Here’s a New Year’s Resolution for you: Be good to your taste buds! For one week in January, Columbia residents can dine in style…
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Port Has Brush with Celebrity on Cruise Ship’s First Call
November 26, 2009Ship to Sail Direct from Charleston Makes Inaugural Visit CHARLESTON, SC – November 24, 2009 – The 1,898-passenger CelebrityMercury made its inaugural call in the Port of Charleston today,offering a preview…
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Six Wholesalers Commit to SC State Farmers Market
November 20, 2009COLUMBIA, SC – November 20, 2009 – Three large fruit and vegetable wholesalers have started construction and three others have signed on and are ready to begin construction on their own…
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Holiday Hospitality in Columbia
November 19, 2009Jameson Suites offers 18th Annual Holiday Hospitality Program COLUMBIA, SC – November 18, 2009 – In keeping with the spirit of this season of counting blessings and giving, Jameson Suites…
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Myrtle Beach, South Carolina's Dunes Village Resort Receives Industry Certification For Green-Clean-Safe Program
October 26, 2009Myrtle Beach, South Carolina’s Dunes Village Resort Receives Industry Certification For Green-Clean-Safe Program MYRTLE BEACH, SC – October 26, 2009 – Dunes Village Resort announced today that it has been…
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Faith Based Convention Congregates at the Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center
July 16, 2009COLUMBIA, SC – July 16, 2009 – The Columbia Metropolitan Convention & Visitors Bureau (CVB) is pleased to announce the arrival of the Church of Our Lord Jesus Christ of the…
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South Carolina Certifies Lighthouse Marina a Clean Marina
July 15, 2009COLUMBIA, SC – July 15, 2009 – At the South Carolina Marine Association’s Annual Meeting last Thursday, the SC Clean Marina program awarded certification to Lighthouse Marina in Chapin, SC.…
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Cliffs Wins Gold for Workplace Wellness
June 17, 2009TRAVELERS REST, SC – June 17, 2009 – Wellness Councils of America (WELCOA) has awarded The Cliffs Communities a national Well Workplace Award for its employee wellness program. Scoring 177…
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Close to Home Escapes in South Carolina this Summer
June 8, 2009COLUMBIA, SC – June 8, 2009 – The South Carolina Chamber of Commerce, in collaboration with LeisureFun.net, is helping South Carolina families find affordable and exciting vacation options close to…
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Close to Home Escapes in South Carolina this Summer
June 8, 2009COLUMBIA, SC – June 8, 2009 – The South Carolina Chamber of Commerce, in collaboration with LeisureFun.net, is helping South Carolina families find affordable and exciting vacation options close to…
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InterContinental Hotels and IBM Boost Guest Experience
June 5, 2009‘Hotel-in-a-Box’ Technology Speeds Implementation of Guest Services ARMONK, NY and ATLANTA, GA – June 5, 2009 – IBM (NYSE:IBM) and InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) today announced the first deployment of its…
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InterContinental Hotels and IBM Boost Guest Experience
June 5, 2009‘Hotel-in-a-Box’ Technology Speeds Implementation of Guest Services ARMONK, NY and ATLANTA, GA – June 5, 2009 – IBM (NYSE:IBM) and InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) today announced the first deployment of its…
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New Charleston Event and Wedding Venue at Kiawah River Plantation
May 31, 2009JOHN’S ISLAND, SC – May 28, 2009 – The Beach Company is pleased to announce Kiawah River Plantation as Charleston’s newest venue for events and weddings. Located on John’s Island…
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2009 South Carolina State AAU Golf Championship Tees Off in Blythewood
May 27, 2009COLUMBIA, SC – May 27, 2009 – The Columbia Regional Sports Council is pleased to announce the first annual South Carolina State AAU Golf Championship to be held June 8…
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Famously Hot Columbia Hotel, Radisson Hotel Columbia & Conference Center Receives Honors
April 28, 2009COLUMBIA, SC – April 27, 2009 – The Midlands Authority for Conventions, Sports & Tourism (MACST) is pleased to recognize the Radisson Hotel Columbia & Conference Center for being selected as…
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South Carolina Issues Golden Tee Lottery Ticket
April 21, 2009ARLINGTON HTS., Ill – April 16, 2009 – Scratch Golfers Can Win Big While Helping South Carolina Schools. South Carolina is a golfing mecca with nearly 400 courses statewide. Myrtle…
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South Carolina Issues Golden Tee Lottery Ticket
April 17, 2009ARLINGTON HTS., Ill – April 16, 2009 – Scratch Golfers Can Win Big While Helping South Carolina Schools. South Carolina is a golfing mecca with nearly 400 courses statewide. Myrtle…
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Blue Marlin Introduces Newest Catering Operation in Columbia, Blue Marlin Signature Catering
April 13, 2009COLUMBIA, SC – April 13, 2009 – Bill Dukes, owner of one of South Carolina’s leading restaurants, Blue Marlin Steaks and Seafood, is proud to introduce the newest catering operation…
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Buddy Baker adds luster to The Spring Festival At the Columbia Speedway
March 31, 2009COLUMBIA, SC – March 31, 2009 – Buddy Baker, the first man to win NASCAR’s “Big Four” race contests – Daytona, Talladega, Darlington and Charlotte – will be one of…
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Columbia Regional Visitors Center holding a bake-off during National Tourism Week
March 31, 2009COLUMBIA, SC – March 27, 2009 – The Columbia Regional Visitors Center (CRVC) is calling on the citizens of the Midlands to enter its bake-off competition. That means cakes, pies,…
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Columbia Regional Visitors Center Celebrates 26TH Annual National Tourism Week With Week Long Events
March 30, 2009This year’s theme encourages travelers to “Discover Great American Traditions” COLUMBIA SC – March 30, 2009 – The Columbia Regional Visitors Center (CRVC) joins hundreds of cities, states and travel-related businesses…
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The Homewood Suites by Hilton Wins Major Awards
March 27, 2009Brand’s Annual Conference Pays Tribute to Exceptional Service COLUMBIA, SC – March 27, 2009 – Homewood Suites by Hilton, the international brand of all-suite, residential-style hotels, announced the list of…
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Homewood Suites Columbia Receives Honors
March 25, 2009COLUMBIA, SC – March 25, 2009 – The Midlands Authority for Conventions, Sports & Tourism congratulates Homewood Suites Columbia on its recent award. Homewood Suites by Hilton of Columbia was awarded Complimentary…
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Tennis Growth Skyrockets 43 Percent!
March 23, 2009According to Sporting Goods Manufacturers Association (SGMA) 2009 Sports and Fitness Participation Report HILTON HEAD,SC – March 23, 2009 – According to data just released by the Sporting Goods Manufacturers Association…
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Vista Guild’s Recycling Initiative in Full Swing
March 17, 2009COLUMBIA, SC – March 17, 2009 – The Congaree Vista Guild has spearheaded the development of a new “Smart Businesses Recycle” program. “Smart Businesses Recycle” arose in response to staggering…
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Ned Jarrett joins Moore and Willingham at Speedway
March 13, 2009CAYCE, SC – March 13, 2009 – When the First Annual Love Chevrolet Columbia Speedway Spring Festival enlivens the historic half-mile trace track again on Saturday, April 25, a number of…
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Pine Lakes Country Club, Myrtle Beach's First Course, Reopens After $15 Million, 20-Month Restoration Project
March 13, 2009MYRTLE BEACH, SC – March 13, 2009 – In a ceremony held Thursday, Burroughs & Chapin Company, Inc. introduced the new Pine Lakes Country Club after a $15 million, 20-month project restored…
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College Rowing Crews Travel to Columbia, SC for Training
March 11, 2009Teams Row South in the Winter COLUMBIA, SC – March 11, 2009 – The Columbia Regional Sports Council welcomes college rowing crews to the Richland County Rowing Center for winter and…
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New Hire At The Columbia Metropolitan Convention & Visitors Bureau
March 11, 2009COLUMBIA, SC – March 11, 2009 – the Columbia Metropolitan Convention & Visitors Bureau welcomes Brantley Butler as a new Sales Manager. Butler’s major responsibility will include marketing to the medical,…
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