Tickets for Tacos ‘N Tequila Fiesta on sale now
April 12, 2022
The Upstate’s premier festival honoring the combination of tequila and tacos is back with a new location and a new date. The 2022 Tacos ‘N Tequila Fiesta will be held…
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Kiawah Island Club announces hire of Thomas Nevin as Chief Operating Officer
April 12, 2022
Kiawah Island Club, a private, members-only club exclusive to Kiawah Island property owners – located 21 miles south of Charleston – is excited to announce the hire of Thomas (“Tom”)…
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Makeready announces new leadership for Charleston’s Ryder Hotel
April 11, 2022
Makeready, the hospitality company that creates and operates independent brands through local influences, functional design and thoughtful restaurants and bars, has announced two new executive team members at The Ryder…
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City of Clinton Easter Scavenger Hunt
April 4, 2022
Easter is almost here and Clinton merchants are bringing a new “egg hunt” to the list of local events. The downtown businesses have decorated their windows with Easter bunnies. Bring…
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Mad Hatter’s Tea Party and Fashion Show in Clinton
March 30, 2022
Broad Street United Methodist Church will hold their annual fashion show on Saturday, April 2nd at 10:00 am. This years event is event is themed the “Mad Hatter’s Tea Party”…
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Grande Dunes Resort Club to undergo extensive greens and bunker renovation project
March 23, 2022Decorated Layout Will Be Closed From May 16 Through September 14 Myrtle Beach, S.C. – Grande Dunes Resort Club, one of Myrtle Beach’s most acclaimed layouts, will undergo an extensive greens,…
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Halls Signature Events partners with Coach Dawn Staley; Launches special pre-race bridge run dinner
March 17, 2022
2022 Cooper River Bridge Run runners have a new way to fuel up before the big race while also helping children in need. This year Halls Signature Events, a sister…
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Finally Friday in Laurens is Back
March 16, 2022
If you enjoyed Finally Fridays in downtown Laurens last year you will be glad to know that Finally Friday is finally back. The 2022 Finally Fridays schedule will kick off…
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The Cliffs announces hire of General Manager Paige Frazier
March 15, 2022
The Cliffs is excited to announce its newest General Manager, Paige Frazier, who will head operations for The Cliffs at Mountain Park. Paige has spent the last 20 years of…
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Steel Hands Brewing launches ‘Steel Paws’
March 14, 2022
BEER BENEFITTING CANINE FRIENDS. Steel Hands Brewing is excited to announce the launch of a new charitable mission, ‘Steel Paws’. Steel Paws will provide year-round support for canine initiatives focused…
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City of Laurens First State of the City Address Scheduled for March 15
March 14, 2022
Another first for Laurens will take place on Tuesday, March 15. Laurens Mayor, Nathan Senn, will take to the stage at the Historic Capitol Theatre in downtown Laurens to provide a…
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Topside Pool Club to open for the season in April
March 10, 2022
Major League Baseball likely won’t have an opening day by April 8, but Topside Pool Club will. Topside Pool Club is slated to open for its sixth season on Friday,…
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Soiree on State returns to Cayce’s River Arts District
March 8, 2022The City of Cayce is thrilled to announce the return of the Soiree on State, to be held on Saturday, April 23, 2022. The City has partnered with the Avenues…
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Application process open for Hospitality Tax Grant Funding Fiscal Year 2022/2023
March 8, 2022
The City of Columbia is now accepting applications for Hospitality Tax Grant Funding for the 2022/2023 Fiscal Year (July 1, 2022– June 30, 2023). Applications are due on Friday, March…
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Food Truck Monday in Clinton a Big Success
March 7, 2022
Clinton’s new Main Street Clinton Manager recently announced the launch of Food Truck Monday. Judging from the crowds that came out on Monday, March 7th, it was a big hit…
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Bourbon & Bubbles Relocating and Reopening March 9th
March 2, 2022
Bourbon & Bubbles in Clinton will be closed on Monday and Tuesday, March 7 & 8 as they relocate to their new expanded space at 927-C S. Broad Street (in…
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Colliers Report: Tourism boosts hotel business in 2021 despite staffing shortages
March 2, 2022
Commercial Real Estate Research & Forecast Report Q4 2021 South Carolina Hotel Market Highlights The South Carolina hotel market recovered more quickly than other markets around the country. Occupancy, average…
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OTO Development acquires Best Western Fort Walton Beach
March 2, 2022
OTO Development has acquired Best Western Fort Walton Beach in the Florida Panhandle, adding a promising oceanfront property to the hotelier’s growing leisure portfolio. A major renovation is planned. David…
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Experience Columbia SC wins three Addy awards SC
February 25, 2022
Experience Columbia SC (ECSC) took home three Silver ADDY Awards at The American Advertising Awards held Saturday, Feb. 19. ECSC won awards in the brochure category for its Reconstruction Trail…
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Hartness announces Albert Mertz as General Manager of Hotel Hartness
February 24, 2022
Hartness is pleased to announce the appointment of Albert Mertz as general manager of Hotel Hartness. With more than 30 years of international luxury hospitality experience, Mertz brings invaluable expertise…
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OTO Development promotes Catherine Johnston to Vice President of Human Resources
February 23, 2022
Catherine Johnston has been promoted to Vice President of Human Resources at OTO Development. She is tasked with leading and developing the Spartanburg-based hotelier’s HR team, which supports ~2,400 employees…
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South Carolina Restaurant and Lodging Association announces 2022 Stars of the industry winners and runners up
February 23, 2022
The South Carolina Restaurant and Lodging Association (SCRLA) hosted its 69th Annual Stars of South Carolina Hospitality Awards Gala on February 21 at 1881 Event Hall in Spartanburg. The Stars of…
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South Carolina Restaurant and Lodging Association names new Board Chairman
February 22, 2022
The South Carolina Restaurant and Lodging Association (SCRLA) recently named Michael Frits, General Manager of the DoubleTree Resort by Hilton Myrtle Beach Oceanfront, as its new Board Chairman. Frits succeeds…
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55 images that awakened civil rights change on display at Upcountry History Museum
February 21, 2022Being in the right place at the right time often means the difference between ordinary and extraordinary. Witness to History: Selma Photography of Stephen Somerstein is a perfect example of…
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Murder Mystery Dinner Theatre Coming to Clinton
February 15, 2022
City of Clinton is bringing Murder Mystery Dinner Theatre to town.” Best Murder in the World” The “Best Murder in the World” is coming to Clinton. The dinner theatre event…
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Liquid Catering wins WeddingWire 2022 Couples’ Choice Awards
February 8, 2022
Liquid Catering has won in the catering category of the WeddingWire Couples’ Choice Awards. Liquid Catering was established in 2011, and is the first of multiple companies established under High…
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EventWorks adds CRUSH Event Design under their umbrella providing unique specialty products throughout the Southeast
February 8, 2022
EventWorks, the Southeast’s largest event rental provider, announced today the recapitalization and acquisition of CRUSH Event Design, a boutique rental and design company offering the finest in draping, lighting, decor,…
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World Food Championships’ Final Table event coming to Columbia, April 29-May 1
February 8, 2022Often referred to as “The Ultimate Food Fight,” The World Food Championships’ final competition, “The Final Table” will be held at the University of South Carolina, April 30-May 1, 2022.…
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AC Hotel by Marriott Greenville Downtown announces the opening of Social Burger
February 7, 2022Walk-up burger bar opens at AC Hotel Greenville Downtown on Camperdown Plaza AC Hotel by Marriott Greenville Downtown is pleased to announce the opening of Social Burger, a walk-up burger…
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International African American Museum receives third grant from FordFoundation
February 3, 2022
Third Round of Funding Sets the Stage for a new Telling of the African American Journey. The International African American Museum has received a grant of $500,000 from the Ford…
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Micah Decker joins the Capital City/Lake Murray Country Regional Tourism Board
February 2, 2022
The Capital City/Lake Murray Country Regional Tourism Board is excited to announce that Micah Decker has joined the team as Vice President of Marketing. Decker has worked in the hospitality…
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Wild Dunes Resort hosting two-day hiring event
January 31, 2022Wild Dunes Resort, located on Isle of Palms, is hosting a hiring event on February 15-16, 2022. This hiring event will take place from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m in…
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Celebrate Valentine’s Day Weekend at Church and Union and Tempest
January 28, 2022Celebrate Valentine’s Day at Church and Union Charleston or Tempest from February 11-14, 2022 with special menus for your special someone. Please see full menus and details below. Tempest 4…
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Flying Biscuit Café opening in Five Points
January 27, 2022
The Flying Biscuit Café will fly into Columbia this spring, as the award-winning restaurant known for offering breakfast all day is set to open a location in Five Points. The…
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Halls Signature Events offers To-Go meals for Valentine’s Day
January 22, 2022
Halls Signature Events is offering special to-go meal packages for Valentine’s Day, taking all the stress of planning and cooking off of your to-do list. “Order today and our team…
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Experience Columbia SC debuts 2022 ambassadors
January 21, 2022
Experience Columbia SC announced the new group of ambassadors for 2022 yesterday in conjunction with the launch of this year’s Columbia SC Insider’s Guide publication. The Columbia SC ambassador program,…
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South Carolina Restaurant and Lodging Association to host its 69th Annual Stars of the Hospitality Industry Awards
January 19, 2022
The South Carolina Restaurant and Lodging Association (SCRLA) will host its 69th Annual Stars of South Carolina Hospitality Awards on Monday, February 21 at 1881 Event Hall in Spartanburg. The…
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The Richland County Recreation Commission (RCRC) and the Richland County Sheriff’s Department announce the Gang Awareness Hoop Fest
January 19, 2022
The Richland County Recreation Commission (RCRC) and the Richland County Sheriff’s Department announce the Gang Awareness Hoop Fest starting January 22 at 4 pm at Eastover Park. This free event,…
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5th Street Group reaches million dollar milestone for its “Tip the Kitchen” initiative
January 18, 2022The 5th Street Group is pleased to announce that its initiative, “Tip the Kitchen,” has generated over one million dollars for its back-of-house staff as of today. The program, which…
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Orlando Wedding and Party Rentals to recapitalize with EventWorks and create most comprehensive rental company in the Southeast
January 18, 2022
Orlando Wedding and Party Rentals (OWPR), a full-service event rental company serving the Orlando area for nearly two decades, with tailored event rentals and superior customer service, is recapitalizing with…
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Lecture to explore effect of Sherman’s March to the Sea on southern home front
January 17, 2022
UPDATE: This lecture has been cancelled as of Jan. 20, 2022. We all know what Gen. William Tecumseh Sherman said about it later: “War is hell.” Earlier, a critical strategic…
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Relic Room to commemorate the Revolution as it was fought in South Carolina
January 15, 2022
More American Revolution battles were fought in South Carolina than in any other state. Did you know that? Come out to the South Carolina Confederate Relic Room and Military Museum…
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Charleston Wine + Food to host regional finals for popular Speed Rack
January 13, 2022
Which Female Bartender Rocks the Most? Speed Rack, the all-female, high-speed bartending competition, is mixing it up at Charleston Wine + Food, bringing their nationally-recognized competition to the high-performance festival.…
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The Refinery brings live music, libations and community to Charleston’s upper peninsula
January 4, 2022The new mixed-use development space will serve as a hub for Charleston’s creative industry, featuring offices, retail, food, beverage and live entertainment. The Refinery, located at 1640 Meeting Street Road,…
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OTO Development moves into Music City
December 27, 2021
OTO Development is moving into Music City with the acquisition of Hyatt House Nashville at Vanderbilt. The deal for this Nashville, Tennessee property was brokered by Hunter Hotel Advisors. Headquartered…
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Halls Chophouse to travel rare bottle of Kentucky bourbon to benefit tornado victims
December 21, 2021
Proceeds from Buffalo Trace 1995 O.F.C. Bourbon will go to Western Kentucky Relief Fund Hall Management Group will travel a bottle of rare Kentucky bourbon across South Carolina to our…
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Last chance to experience MARS 1001 planetarium show at the State Museum
December 15, 2021
Plus, guests can explore constellations with a Winter Stars Live Sky Show and more. The South Carolina State Museum is offering guests the perfect opportunity to travel the universe with…
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Experience Columbia SC wins Best in Business Awards
December 14, 2021
Experience Columbia SC (ECSC), the destination marketing organization for the Columbia region, has won three first place South Carolina Best in Business 2021 Awards. ECSC earned Best Hospitality Business and…
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High Spirits Hospitality earns two SC Best in Business Awards
December 13, 2021
Greenville Business Magazine honored High Spirits Hospitality with two SC Best in Business Awards this week. High Spirits Hospitality was named the runner up in the Best Hospitality Business category…
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Tempest announces new lunch service
December 13, 2021
Tempest, an upscale restaurant offering an elegant approach to sustainable South Atlantic seafood, is launching lunch service on Monday through Friday, from 11 a.m. — 3 p.m. starting Wednesday, December…
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