Experience Columbia SC debuts 2025 ambassadors
January 21, 2025Experience Columbia SC announced its new group of local ambassadors Wednesday in conjunction with the launch of this year’s Columbia SC Insider’s Guide publication, available now at the Columbia SC Visitors Center…
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Lowcountry boating season launches with 45th Annual Charleston Boat Show Jan. 24-26
January 15, 2025The 45th Charleston Boat Show runs Jan. 24-26 at the Charleston Area Convention Center Complex. The annual event is a one-stop shop for all things boating and features new model…
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Capital City/Lake Murray Country welcomes Susan O’Cain as first Director of Operations
January 9, 2025Capital City/Lake Murray Country Regional Tourism Board (CCLMC) announced the hiring of its first Director of Operations. Veteran communications professional Susan O’Cain joined the CCLMC team on January 6, 2025.…
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Rodgers Creations Expands Creative Catering with Customizable Graze Packages
January 6, 2025Rodgers Creations, a Laurens-based catering business renowned for its stunning charcuterie spreads, continues to delight the Upstate community with an expanded menu of graze packages. Known for bringing a touch…
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Historic Columbia announces January 2025 events
January 6, 2025Historic Columbia announced programming and events for January 2025. See the full list of January events below and be sure to leave room in your calendar to experience all Historic…
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Greenville’s Poinsett Club named “Platinum Club of America”
December 21, 2024Club Leaders Forum – the premier consulting source of the private club industry – recently announced that the Poinsett Club, one of the Greenville area’s oldest and most recognizable clubs,…
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Hotel Hartness is honored with ConventionSouth’s Annual Readers’ Choice Award
December 11, 2024It is with great honor that the publishers of ConventionSouth, the national multimedia resource for planning events in the South, present Hotel Hartness with a 2024 Readers’ Choice Award. “ConventionSouth…
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Light Up NOMA & Cookie Crawl returns this Sat
December 11, 2024NOMA’s Annual Holiday Event In Its 5th Year With Expanded Offerings! NOMA Business Association and Peak Drift Brewing Company are proud to present the 5th Annual Light Up NOMA & Cookie Crawl–sponsored…
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The National Professional Fishing League cancels Day 1 at Lake Murray
December 11, 2024Tournament will Begin Tomorrow, December 12 The National Professional Fishing League (NPFL) has canceled Day 1 at the final stop of the 2024 NPFL season on Lake Murray out of Newberry, South…
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Columbia Food & Wine Festival announces 2025 dates and exclusive holiday pre-sale
December 4, 2024To celebrate the festival’s eighth anniversary, Grand Tasting tickets on sale for eight days, Dec. 4-11 Columbia Food & Wine Festival, Columbia’s premier six-day culinary experience, is thrilled to announce…
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Hilton Head Island festivities celebrate the holiday season
December 4, 2024The holiday season has arrived on Hilton Head Island, bringing a host of cheerful festivities for everyone to enjoy. Islanders and visitors alike are warmly invited to join in the…
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The SC Gingerbread House Competition is happening this Saturday!
December 3, 2024Celebrate the holiday season at the SC Gingerbread House Competition, taking place on Saturday, December 7, 2024, from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM at AIA Columbia (1530 Suite C, Columbia, SC). This family-friendly event…
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Historic Columbia announces December 2024 Events
December 2, 2024Historic Columbia announced programming and events for December 2024, including our popular Candlelight Tours. See the full list of December events below and be sure to leave room in your…
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Five Points Association announces NEON Joy: A Spectacular Holiday Laser Light Show and celebration in the heart of Five Points
November 26, 2024The Five Points Association is thrilled to announce the launch of NEON Joy, a new and vibrant seasonal celebration that will light up the heart of the Five Points district…
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OneSpartanburg, Inc. recognizes 2024 annual celebration awardees
November 25, 2024At its 2024 Annual Celebration, Spartanburg In Motion, OneSpartanburg, Inc. celebrated a year’s worth of successes across Spartanburg County, as well as dedicated community leaders and exemplary local businesses. “Spartanburg is…
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Local Greenville pacemaker Betty Farr to participate in Holiday Fair & Kringle Village event
November 22, 2024Holiday Fair & Kringle Village, a uniquely elevated holiday experience created by the partnership of Greenville Convention Center’s Annual Holiday Fair and Rotary Club of Greenville’s Kringle Holiday Village, announced…
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Capital City/Lake Murray Country welcomes the Great Race Finish Line!
November 22, 2024Saturday, June 29, 2025 in Irmo, South Carolina Get ready, car enthusiasts! Capital City/Lake Murray Country (CCLMC) is hosting the world-renowned Hemmings Motor News Great Race presented by Coker Tire on Sunday, June…
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Holiday Planetarium Lighting and Santa Saturdays return to the State Museum
November 22, 2024Plus, Holiday Shopping in the Museum Store This December, the South Carolina State Museum invites guests to enjoy a festive evening during our annual Holiday Planetarium Lighting on Thursday, December…
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Holiday Fair & Kringle Village seeking volunteers for inaugural event
November 20, 2024Holiday Fair & Kringle Village, a uniquely elevated holiday experience created by the partnership of Greenville Convention Center’s Annual Holiday Fair and Rotary Club of Greenville’s Kringle Holiday Village, is…
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Spread Holiday Cheer with a Gift that Gives Back at Lush Acres Farm Market
November 16, 2024This holiday season, why not give a gift that not only delights the taste buds but also supports a worthy cause? Lush Acres Farm Market is offering beautifully curated holiday…
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East West Partners debuts revitalization of 152-year-old landmark building in Charleston
November 15, 2024East West Partners, a premier, nationally awarded residential and commercial real estate development group with a flagship office in Charleston, announces the grand opening of 71 Wentworth, a collection of…
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The Mills House announces 2024 holiday happenings
November 15, 2024Charleston’s Iconic Pink Hotel Ushers in the Holiday Season with Beloved Traditions and New Experiences For over 170 years, The Mills House has been Charleston’s landmark hotel with its iconic…
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Historic Columbia announces November 2024 events
November 14, 2024Historic Columbia announced programming and events for November 2024. See the full list of November events below and be sure to leave room in your calendar to experience all Historic…
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A record-breaking sea turtle release for the South Carolina Aquarium
November 14, 2024Aquarium Celebrates 43 Sea Turtles Released This Year, Surpassing Previous Record of 39 After nearly 25 years of rescuing, rehabilitating and releasing sick and injured sea turtles, the South Carolina…
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Taste of Lake Murray Tickets on sale now!
November 14, 2024Lake Murray’s Independence Day Celebration Fundraiser Early-bird ticket sale ends on February 14 at 11:59 p.m. Tickets are on sale now for Taste of Lake Murray, presented by Lexington Medical Center, on…
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Charleston International Airport announces first nonstop flight to Bermuda
November 14, 2024New Service to Begin April 19 with Weekly Flights on Saturdays Charleston International Airport (CHS) and BermudAir announced the first-ever nonstop flight between the Lowcountry and the island of Bermuda.…
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Cayce gifted $2.1 million from Boyd Foundation
November 13, 2024The City of Cayce accepted a gift in the amount of $2.1 million from the Boyd Foundation. The generous donation is the amount needed to complete building the Visitor’s Center…
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High Spirits Hospitality’s Johnson named Outstanding Community Service Leader
November 12, 2024The South Carolina Restaurant and Lodging Association has named High Spirits Hospitality’s Tammy Johnson its Outstanding Community Service Leader during the Upstate Hospitality Awards Monday. Members of the Upstate Chapters…
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Holiday Classic ‘White Christmas’ celebrating 70th anniversary
November 11, 2024Upcountry History Museum Exhibit Brings Timeless Story to Life With Original Costumes, Props and Memorabilia from 1954 Film It may not be “just like the ones we used to know,”…
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Celebrate the Season: Holiday festivities make a grand return to Freshfields Village
November 4, 2024Makers markets, live entertainment, outdoor movies and more this November & December Freshfields Village, the premier shopping, dining and entertainment destination 30 minutes from downtown Charleston, unveils an exciting lineup…
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Black Food Truck Festival delivers massive economic impact to Charleston Region
October 30, 2024The 2024 Black Food Truck Festival, held April 26-28 at the Exchange Park Fairgrounds in Ladson, South Carolina, proved to be a resounding economic success for the Charleston Tri-County area.…
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Have a Murray Christmas!
October 30, 2024Holiday Open House & Gift Shop Sale: Thursday, November 14 The Capital City/Lake Murray Country (CCLMC) Visitors Center will host its annual Holiday Open House & Gift Shop Sale on Thursday, November 14, 2024.…
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Taste of Lake Murray Tickets on sale November 14
October 30, 2024Light up the sky with early bird pricing, reserved seating, and more Taste of Lake Murray 2025, presented by Lexington Medical Center, is set for 6 p.m. on March 27,…
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Legendary No Name Deli cuts ribbon to new Forest Acres location
October 29, 2024Expanding to a second location, the deli and grill continues its tradition of quick, quality service No Name Deli – Columbia’s beloved spot for fast, fresh, and no-frills food –…
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Hotel Hartness promotes Gianna Smutzki to Executive Chef
October 29, 2024Hotel Hartness announced the promotion of Gianna Smutzki to Executive Chef. Smutzki, who has been an integral part of the Patterson Kitchen + Bar’s culinary team since its 2023 opening,…
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The Southeastern Wildlife Exposition announces renowned charcoal artist Ray Brown as 2025 Featured Artist
October 29, 2024Southern California resident and acclaimed artist Ray Brown will showcase his compelling charcoal works at the Southeast’s premier wildlife art show in Charleston, SC. The Southeastern Wildlife Exposition (SEWE), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization…
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ECSC announces new Pimento Cheese Passport partners
October 29, 2024Participants can now savor 19 unique dishes and have a chance to choose one of their own Experience Columbia SC will be adding to its highly-successful Pimento Cheese Passport. Six…
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Experience Columbia announces new Pimento Cheese Passport partners
October 29, 2024Today, Experience Columbia SC will be adding to its highly-successful Pimento Cheese Passport. Six new dishes and restaurant partners will be featured, and the public will have the opportunity to…
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Lake Murray Country returns to the World Food Championships November 8-11, 2024 | Indianapolis, IN
October 29, 2024Capital City/Lake Murray Country (CCLMC) announced that Team Lake Murray Country will return to the World Food Championships (WFC) for the 4th year in a row – November 8-11 in Indianapolis, IL.…
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World-renowned sculpture “The Three Graces” debuts at Gallery by SEWE
October 24, 2024Iconic Sculpture by Joseph H. Sulkowski and Diana Reuter-Twining Debuted October 10 in downtown Charleston Gallery by SEWE announced the debut of The Three Graces, an extraordinary sculpture created by…
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Dragon Boating is back on select nights of the Holiday Festival of Lights
October 24, 2024Experience a unique view of the lights on the water On select evenings this holiday season, Charleston County Parks is offering a terrific opportunity to view the Holiday Festival of…
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4th annual Blythewood Fall Championship rodeo happening this weekend
October 23, 2024Experience Columbia SC Sports is happy to once again work with the Blythewood Fall Championship Rodeo presented by Scout Motors. Now in its fourth year, the event takes place at the…
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4th Annual Blythewood Fall Championship Rodeo
October 22, 2024JOIN THE ACTION FOR RODEO in Blythewood!! The 4th Annual Blythewood Fall Championship Rodeo presented by Scout, comes to 10433 WILSON BLVD, Blythewood on Friday, October 25 and Saturday, October…
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Newest Exhibit at Upcountry History Museum explores path of Black History in the American West
October 21, 2024Exploring the path of Black history in the American West with a timeline of original pictorial quilts is the focus of “Black Pioneers: Legacy in the American West,” a first-of-its-kind…
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Firefly Distillery announces dates for popular Oyster Roast Series
October 21, 2024November through March, five seasonal events bringing together the Lowcountry Firefly Distillery, South Carolina’s most visited distillery, announces the return of its popular seasonal Sunday Oyster Roast Series. Partnering with…
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South Carolina State Museum to host major exhibition from Walt Disney Archives
October 21, 2024New exhibition exploring the art of the Disney costume to open in May 2025 Next Spring, the South Carolina State Museum is set to host a fan-favorite blockbuster exhibition created…
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New locally-owned coffee shop, Lazy Daisy Coffee Co., coming to Forest Acres, SC
October 10, 2024A new locally-owned coffee shop, Lazy Daisy Coffee Co., is set to open in early 2025 in Forest Acres, South Carolina. Located at 4615 Forest Drive, in the bustling Cardinal…
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The Countdown Is On!
October 8, 2024The South Carolina State Fair, the state’s largest event, is gearing up for its highly anticipated return Oct. 9-20, bringing 12 days of live entertainment, mouthwatering food and unforgettable experiences to…
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Try something new at Everything Outdoor Fest
October 7, 2024What you need to know for weekend fest Nov. 2-3 Everything Outdoor Fest, a two-day showcase of the Southeast’s most popular outdoor activities, invites the community outside Saturday, Nov. 2,…
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Tom & Huck Distillers unveil LIVE Straight Bourbon Whiskey: A Melody in Every Pour
October 4, 2024A staple of the bourbon lineup delivers a bold and harmonious taste to celebrate live music From the makers of Firefly Distillery, Tom and Huck Distillers just released a new…
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