Experience Columbia SC debuts 2024 ambassadors
January 22, 2024
Experience Columbia SC announced its new group of local ambassadors last night in conjunction with the launch of this year’s Columbia SC Insider’s Guide publication, available now at the Columbia…
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54th Annual Upstate South Carolina Boat Show returns to Greenville Convention Center January 25-28
January 17, 2024
Start planning for summer at the lake at the 54th Annual Upstate SC Boat Show at the Greenville Convention Center from Thursday, January 25 through Sunday, January 28, 2024. This…
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Capital City/Lake Murray Country, South Carolina: World-class fishing + National Tournaments = Vacation Fun
January 10, 2024
With world-class fishing prime for elite tournaments and sparkling waters beckoning vacationing families, Lake Murray offers year-round entertainment and relaxation. Catch fishing tournament fever and reel in vacation fun in Capital…
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State Museum to provide free visual interpretation for blind and low vision guests
January 10, 2024
The museum is the first attraction in the Southeast to offer unlimited access to certified visual interpreters through Aira, a downloadable app available on iOS and Android. The South Carolina…
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SC Green Industry Association Hosts Annual Conference & Trade Show
January 8, 2024
The South Carolina Green Industry Association will bring together over 100 exhibitors and 17 industry speakers to cover an extensive range of landscape topics during its annual two-day Conference and…
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Improv and Idols at Harbison Theatre this January
January 2, 2024
Improv and Idols at Harbison Theatre This January: Rumours are stirring that you won’t want to miss this! We’re kicking off the new year with some iconic performances headed to…
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Colliers Report: Construction efforts and redevelopments create opportunity
December 28, 2023
Commercial Real Estate Research & Forecast Report Q3 2023 South Carolina Hospitality Market Highlights As the hospitality industry steadily recovers post-COVID-19, shifts in room supply, propelled by construction and redevelopment…
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Ring in the New Year with Capital City Fireworks!
December 19, 2023The City of Columbia will hold the annual “Capital City Fireworks” display to ring in 2024 on Sunday, December 31st. The fireworks display will begin right after midnight, and the…
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LTC Hospitality Services brings Winter Wonderland to the Main Street District
December 14, 2023
Embrace the magic of the holiday season as Main Street transforms into a Winter Wonderland, courtesy of LTC Hospitality Services led by Scott Middleton, accompanied by Sara Middleton-Styles and Greg…
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South Carolina Restaurant & Lodging Association recognized with award for outstanding marketing campaign
December 12, 2023
The Council of State Restaurant Associations (CSRA) announced the recipients of this year’s CSRA Awards Program. Four state associations, including the South Carolina Restaurant and Lodging Association (SCRLA), were honored…
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The winners of the 2023 Christmas Light Boat Parade on Lake Murray are…
December 5, 2023
The 2023 Christmas Light Boat Parade on Lake Murray occurred on Saturday, December 2. Spectators filled the Lake Murray Dam Public Park in Lexington (to capacity) to watch 20 brightly…
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State Museum completes accessibility renovation project with $200,000 lead donation from Aflac
December 5, 2023
All museum public restrooms now fully ADA accessible; Wellness and mother’s rooms added Through support from the State legislature and a $200,000 accessibility-focused capital gift from Aflac, the South Carolina…
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Historic Columbia announced December 2023 events
December 5, 2023
Historic Columbia is excited to announce programming and events for December 2023. See the full list of December events below and be sure to leave room in your calendar to…
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Governor’s Mansion Christmas Open House Scheduled for December 4
December 1, 2023
Governor McMaster and First Lady Welcome South Carolinians for Christmas Celebration Governor Henry McMaster and First Lady Peggy McMaster invite South Carolinians and their families to join them for a…
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Dine, shop, mingle and crawl at Light Up NOMA 2023
November 30, 2023
Entertainment, Tree Lighting, Special Offers, a Cookie Crawl and More North Columbia Business Association kicks-off the Holiday Season NOMA style The annual Light Up NOMA district-wide event, kicks off the holiday…
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Taste of Lake Murray tickets on sale now! 4th of July Celebration on Lake Murray Fundraiser
November 28, 2023
Early-bird sale ends on February 14 at Midnight Tickets are on sale now for The Social Event of the Year, the Taste of Lake Murray, presented by Lexington Medical Center, on March 21,…
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Christmas Light Boat Parade on Lake Murray
November 21, 2023
Parade Registration Ends Monday @ Noon Lake Murray Country’s Christmas Light Boat Parade, returns on Saturday, December 2. Don’t miss this FREE family waterfront event that will get everyone in the…
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St. Pat’s in Five Points tickets go on sale at 8 a.m. on Black Friday
November 21, 2023
Exclusive $15 Black Friday ticket offer for St. Pat’s festival in Columbia, S.C. St. Pat’s in Five Points, South Carolina’s largest one-day festival, returns Saturday, March 16, for its 42nd…
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Abby Anderson, The Congaree Vista Guild
November 16, 2023
The Vista in Columbia, SC has had a growth spurt! There are several new businesses that have opened recently or will be opening soon. Learn more about one of our…
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The Main Street District celebrates 22 years of growth and development
November 16, 2023
For the 22nd year, the organization hosted an annual meeting to share the success of the district with stakeholders and community partners. The Main Street District (MSD), also known as City…
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Team Lake Murray Country Chefs sweep top 10 at the World Food Championships
November 14, 2023
Team Lake Murray Country turned up the heat at the World Food Championships, November 9-12, 2023 in Dallas, TX taking home 3 top 10 world rankings. (From left to right)…
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Cameron Blankenship joins the Capital City/Lake Murray Country Regional Tourism Board
November 9, 2023
The Capital City/Lake Murray Country Regional Tourism Board announced that Cameron Blankenship has joined the team as Special Events Coordinator. “We are excited to welcome Cameron to our team as…
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High Spirits Hospitality’s Krista Hauschild wins Corporate Ally of the Year Award
November 7, 2023
High Spirits Hospitality’s Director of Talent and Culture, Krista Hauschild, won the Corporate Ally of the Year Award presented by Upstate SC LGBT+ Chamber of Commerce. As the Director of…
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Historic Columbia announces November 2023 events
November 2, 2023
Historic Columbia is excited to announce programming and events for November 2023. See the full list of November events below and be sure to leave room in your calendar to…
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Taste of Lake Murray tickets on sale November 16
November 2, 2023
Save the date for “The Social Event of the Year”, Taste of Lake Murray, presented by Lexington Medical Center, on Thursday, March 21 at 6 PM at the DoubleTree by Hilton in Columbia. Dance the night away while…
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May your Holidays be “Murray & Bright”
October 31, 2023
Holiday Open House & Gift Shop Sale: Thursday, November 16 The Capital City/Lake Murray Country (CCLMC) Visitor’s Center will host its annual Holiday Open House & Gift Shop Sale, on Thursday, November 16,…
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Congaree Vista Guild celebrates business anniversaries
October 31, 2023
The Vista District is celebrating several business anniversaries. The SC State Museum is celebrating 35 years in the Vista with free admission on Saturday, Nov. 4 from 10 a.m.-5 p.m.…
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38th annual Vista Lights presented by Prisma Health to be held November 16
October 31, 2023
The Congaree Vista Guild will host its 38th annual Vista Lights on Thursday, November 16 from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. The family-friendly holiday event is presented by Prisma Health…
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Greater Columbia Restaurant Association to induct six individuals into 2023 Restaurant Hall of Fame
October 26, 2023
The Greater Columbia Chapter of the South Carolina Restaurant and Lodging Association (SCRLA) will host its annual Columbia Restaurant Hall of Fame and Benefit Dinner on Monday, November 20 at…
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Robin Waites announces plans to retire from Historic Columbia in June 2024
October 24, 2023
After two decades of service to Historic Columbia (HC), Robin Waites has announced plans to retire from her role as executive director in June 2024. Waites started her tenure at…
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Lake Murray Country Chefs return to the World Food Championships in Dallas,TX
October 24, 2023
Team Lake Murray Country will return to the World Food Championships (WFC), November 9-12, 2023 in Dallas, Texas. The WFC is the largest Food Sport competition, where grand champions of previous events…
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Gasperecz named new Experience Columbia SC Sports development manager
October 2, 2023
Experience Columbia SC Sports welcomes Anna Gasperecz as its new sports development manager. Gasperecz comes to Columbia from Visit Baton Rouge where she was the destination experience manager. “We are…
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Capital City/Lake Murray Country RTB promotes Vickie Davis to Senior Vice President of Funding and Events
September 28, 2023
Capital City Lake Murray Country Regional Tourism Board (CCLMC) announced the promotion of Vickie Davis to Senior Vice-President of Funding and Events. While Davis will continue her role in securing…
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Cayce’s River Arts District selected for statewide Achievement Award
August 22, 2023At the Municipal Association of South Carolina’s 2023 Annual Meeting in July, the City of Cayce received the Annual Achievement Award for the development in the City’s Cayce River Arts…
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Retention, new bookings result in record numbers at CMCC
August 16, 2023
As the Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center (CMCC) welcomes Soda City Comic Con back this weekend – its largest recurring event – it’s an indicator of the retention and contracting of…
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Local Favorite, Cayce Fall Fest, returns October 7
July 14, 2023The City of Cayce is excited to announce the return of the Cayce Fall Fest! Fall Fest will be held on Saturday, October 7, from 12 pm – 6 pm…
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Visitors of Columbia region reach 15.8 million
July 12, 2023
Visitation to the Columbia region increased from 15.1 million in 2021 to 15.8 million in 2022, Experience Columbia SC announced. The 2022 numbers surpass pre-pandemic levels by four percent. These…
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South Carolina State Fair now accepting submissions for 2023 competitive exhibits
July 6, 2023
The South Carolina State Fair is now accepting entries for its annual competitive exhibits to be on display Oct. 11-22, 2023 during the S.C. State Fair. Exhibitors from across South…
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Women Confidence Builders’ largest event of 2023 to be headlined by national authors
June 28, 2023
Women Confidence Builders will be hosting its biggest event of 2023 with a growth and diversity discussion from authors Bertina Ceccarelli and Susanne Tedrick as well as a guest speech…
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Marriott Hilton Head Resort & Spa completes $10 million second phase property renovation
June 27, 2023HILTON HEAD ISLAND, SC – Marriott Hilton Head Resort & Spa announces it has completed the resort’s second phase renovation that includes a transformation of guest rooms and suites, which…
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Wingard’s Market selected for June feature in National Publication
June 21, 2023
Wingard’s Market’s Backyard Nature Center and innovative gardening concepts has been selected for the June edition of Garden Center Magazine’s “Spotted” feature. Tucked inside the newly expanded Wingard’s Produce Center,…
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Duke’s Pad Thai owners announce opening of Little Bee Bun Mee Company
June 19, 2023
A New Open-Concept Asian Eatery in Cayce The owners of Duke’s Pad Thai, Chris and Noi Souvanna, are proud to announce the opening of their new eatery, Little Bee Bun…
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Iron Hill Brewery & Restaurant announces opening date for Columbia location
June 19, 2023
Iron Hill Brewery & Restaurant, the most award-winning brewery east of the Mississippi, will officially open its doors at 11 a.m. on Thursday, June 22 in Columbia’s growing BullStreet District.…
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State Museum to celebrate those with Disabilities during Disability Pride Day on July 8
June 15, 2023
Event features inclusive activities, including a community art project, silent disco, sensory-friendly shows and more The State Museum is excited to announce its first Disability Pride Day event, celebrating the…
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Introducing the Southeastern BBQ Showdown coming to Segra Park in June of 2024
June 14, 2023
Capital City/Lake Murray Country Regional Tourism Board (CCLMC) held a press conference on the front steps of Segra Park, Wednesday, June 14, 2023. “A year from now, in June of…
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Steel Hands Brewing announces Summer Ambassador winner
June 6, 2023
Steel Hands Brewing is excited to share a Summer Ambassador has joined the team! Steel Hands Brewing recently released a South Carolina statewide search for a creative brand Ambassador to…
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Kelly Hughes joins the Capital City/Lake Murray Country Regional Tourism Board
June 5, 2023
The Capital City/Lake Murray Country Regional Tourism Board is excited to announce that Kelly Hughes has joined the team as Marketing and Communications Manager. Hughes graduated from the University of…
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BMW Charity Pro-Am presented by TD SYNNEX announces 2023 celebrity course rotation
June 2, 2023
The BMW Charity Pro-Am presented by TD SYNNEX today announced the celebrity course rotation for this year’s tournament taking place June 8-11 at Thornblade Club and The Carolina Country Club.…
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Peak Drift Brewing Company launches sustainable digital can printing program
June 1, 2023
Peak Drift Brewing Company, South Carolina’s newest award-winning craft beverage company, announces the launch of Peak Press, its new sustainable digital can printing program. With a strong commitment to environmental…
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Friday Night Laser Lights returns this summer with new shows Feat. Taylor Swift and Beyoncé
June 1, 2023
Tickets now on sale for laser experiences inside the museum’s 55-ft digital dome planetarium The South Carolina State Museum is excited to announce the return of its popular “Friday Night…
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