Germany’s Great Bavarian Circus makes its Columbia debut playing SC State Fairgrounds
March 13, 2024
April 5-21 Tickets On Sale Now for Electrifying Extravaganza Melding Oktoberfest with Circus Germany’s Great Bavarian Circus makes its Columbia, SC, debut at the SC State Fairgrounds from April 5-21.…
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What’s happening at Richland Library
March 11, 2024
Monday, March 11 – Sunday, March 17 Richland Library’s mission is to help our customers learn, create and share. We are continuing to offer programs, both familiar and new, and…
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Family-Friendly Frights and Feats at Harbison Theatre
March 5, 2024
Family-Friendly Frights and Feats at Harbison Theatre: Action-packed performances that are sure to give you goosebumps! 360 ALLSTARS Variety Show 4 PM | Sunday, March 24, 2024 Tickets: $40 Launching…
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Historic Columbia announces March 2024 events
March 4, 2024
Historic Columbia is excited to announce programming and events for March 2024. See the full list of March events below and be sure to leave room in your calendar to…
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Peak Drift and Columbia Craft establish Craft Brew Inc.
February 29, 2024
Peak Drift Brewing Company and Columbia Craft Brewing Company, award-winning craft beer companies based in Columbia, SC, have joined forces under the establishment of a new parent company for regional…
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Coucoules claims victory at Bassmaster Kayak Series Tournament on Lake Murray
February 28, 2024
Jake Coucoules has won the 2024 Yamaha Rightwaters Bassmaster Kayak Series at Lake Murray scored by TourneyX with a two-day total of 188.75 inches. A record-breaking regular season record of 258 kayak…
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Lake Murray registration breaks record for Bassmaster Kayak Series Tournament
February 21, 2024
The 5th Bassmaster Kayak Series Tournament kicks off on Lake Murray, February 24-25, 2024 | Photo Credit: B.A.S.S The 2024 Yamaha Rightwaters Bassmaster Kayak Series scored by TourneyX will kick off its…
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Capital City/Lake Murray Country announces legendary country Music Band ALABAMA will headline the inaugural Southeastern BBQ Showdown
February 19, 2024
Capital City/Lake Murray Country Regional Tourism Board (CCLMC) announces the headline act for the inaugural Southeastern BBQ Showdown, June 14-15, 2024 at Segra Park will be Grammy® Award-winning Country Music Legends Alabama. With 43…
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Annual SC tourism conference celebrates industry success with Gov. McMaster and previews 2024 marketing strategies
February 16, 2024
More than 350 tourism industry leaders from across the state gathered for the 59th annual South Carolina Governor’s Conference on Tourism & Travel on Hilton Head Island at the Westin Resort &…
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Nonprofit Columbia Food & Wine Festival launches tickets for April 24-28 events
February 14, 2024
The Festival Recently Transitioned into a Nonprofit and Refreshed Branding, Prepares for its Biggest Year Yet The Columbia Food & Wine Festival has released event details, and tickets are on…
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Columbia SC Visitors Center, One Columbia to host artists pop-ups
February 14, 2024
WHO: Columbia SC Visitors Center WHAT: The Columbia SC Visitors Center has partnered with One Columbia for Arts and Culture to host artist pop-ups outside of the VC on weekends. The…
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New itinerary announced and tickets on sale for COR’s Crash Course Columbia, March 7-8
February 7, 2024
COR (Columbia Opportunity Resource) continues to boost local pride and talent retention through its innovative program. Crash Course Columbia has held 10 tours with more than 150 participants of diverse…
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Historic Columbia announces February 2024 events
February 5, 2024
Historic Columbia is excited to announce programming and events for February 2024. See the full list of February events below and be sure to leave room in your calendar to…
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Masa Mexican Street Food to open its doors February 5, 2024
February 5, 2024
Masa Mexican Street Food is proud to announce the grand opening of its latest location in Columbia, SC, bringing authentic Mexican street food to the Rosewood community. Operating since 2020,…
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Experience Columbia SC, Aliyah Boston announce tourism partnership
February 4, 2024
WNBA Rookie of the Year, University of South Carolina alum and former USC Women’s Basketball star Aliyah Boston and Experience Columbia SC announced a partnership to inspire travel to the…
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500 collegiate anglers take on Lake Murray this week
January 24, 2024
Lake Murray will kick off the 2024 Strike King Bassmaster College Series presented by Bass Pro Shops season January 26-27. The 2024 Strike King Bassmaster College Series presented by Bass Pro…
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2024 South Carolina Chef Ambassadors announced
January 22, 2024
Gov. Henry McMaster was joined by Commissioner of Agriculture Hugh Weathers and Department of Parks, Recreation & Tourism Director Duane Parrish in appointing three South Carolina Chef Ambassadors for 2024.…
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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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