Capital City/Lake Murray Country provides 2020 update on regional tourism
August 11, 2020The Capital City/Lake Murray Country (CCLMC) Regional Tourism Board’s Annual Meeting was held Thursday, August 6th. The Annual Meeting provides the organization an opportunity for the community and political allies…
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Palmetto Priority is proving successful in boosting diners’ confidence
July 27, 2020
Palmetto Priority, a program launched by Governor Henry McMaster on July 1, is exceeding expectations. According to the South Carolina Department of Employment and Workforce, there were 206,300 hotel, restaurant…
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‘Play Safe, Stay Safe’ with fireworks around July Fourth
July 2, 2020
Richland County Fire Enforcement reminds residents the best way to enjoy fireworks this Fourth of July holiday weekend is to do so safely. Because of restrictions in response to COVID-19,…
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July 4th on Lake Murray in on!
June 30, 2020
The Capital City/ Lake Murray Country Regional Tourism Board is pleased to present Lake Murray’s July 4th Celebration scheduled for Saturday, July 4th. At approximately 9:15 or dark, fireworks will…
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Hospitality leaders announce new initiative aimed to protect patrons and employees
June 23, 2020
In collaboration with South Carolina’s hospitality leaders, Governor Henry McMaster announced the South Carolina Palmetto Priority. The Palmetto Priority is a restaurant commitment aimed at instilling confidence with restaurant-goers as…
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West Columbia Riverwalk and Amphitheater open to the public
May 28, 2020
The West Columbia Riverwalk Park and Amphitheater, 109 Alexander Road, West Columbia, SC, is open to the public after being closed due to flooding. Please avoid any areas that are…
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Save the new date July 25 for Reggaetronic Lake Murray Music Festival
May 20, 2020Save the NEW date.. because we are moving forward with the 2020 season of Reggaetronic Lake Murray Music Festival. This years’ event is now scheduled for Saturday, July 25, 2020…
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South Carolina now open for camping
May 13, 2020
South Carolina Kampgrounds of America, Inc. (KOA) campgrounds now open to leisure camping after statewide lifting of COVID-19 restrictions. Nine KOA campgrounds in South Carolina are opening and welcoming campers back to…
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The doors remain closed, but the Relic Room keeps programs going
May 1, 2020
With Gov. Henry McMaster’s latest order the South Carolina Confederate Relic Room and Military Museum will be closed at least until Memorial Day – but we’ve still got a lot…
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Alia Bostaji of Colliers International earns Certification in Hotel Industry Analytics
April 24, 2020
Alia Bostaji, a Brokerage Associate with Colliers International | South Carolina, has earned the Certification in Hotel Industry Analytics (CHIA), a globally recognized professional credential from the American Hotel and…
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A Conversation with Jesse Bullard, Southern Way Catering
April 21, 2020
Southern Way Catering was founded in 1982 by Jimmy Stevenson. It began as a small company with deep Southern Roots, and in 2020, it a company that has grown to…
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Southern Way Catering
April 14, 2020
Southern Way has been serving South Carolina for nearly 40 years. From intimate dinners and elegant weddings, to large corporate events. They have catered for as few as eight people,…
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Ready Response Meals and Southern Way Catering to deliver meals to essential workers
April 14, 2020
Southern Way Catering, in response to the Coronavirus pandemic, has come together with their team and the Ready Response Meals platform to bring a new way of providing food to…
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Leisure Group Travel names Capital City/Lake Murray Country Region a top american city for virtual tourism
April 8, 2020
Leisure Group Travel is an organization that reveals and discovers destination sites, planning best practices and solutions that help group travel organizers create enticing, group friendly itineraries in popular and off-the-beaten path locations. Last week,…
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Congaree National Park is modifying operations to implement local health guidance
April 3, 2020
Congaree National Park is announcing additional modifications to operations in response to guidance from the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) and the Governor of South Carolina. The health…
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Soda City Certified™ app lists 75+ local restaurants open during COVID19
April 2, 2020
Now accepting food truck operators and caterers Soda City Certified™ (SCC), Columbia’s only mobile application that aims to help residents and visitors explore our Capitol City, has expanded the local…
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South Carolina Restaurant and Lodging Association launches relief fund to aid hospitality employees
April 1, 2020
In partnership with Scofflaw Brewing Co., the South Carolina Restaurant and Lodging Association (SCRLA) has launched a relief fund to assist hospitality workers affected by the COVID-19/Coronavirus pandemic. The primary…
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Relic Room closing at least through April 30 because of coronavirus
March 31, 2020
The South Carolina Confederate Relic Room and Military Museum will be closed through at least Thursday, April 30, because of the COVID-19 pandemic. All tours, programs, and special events scheduled…
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Riverbanks Zoo and Garden extends temporary closure
March 25, 2020Riverbanks Zoo and Garden will remain closed to the public through April 30 following guidelines from state and federal leaders to encourage social distancing and help slow the spread of…
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Parking Services implementing bagged meters for pickup/take out for Columbia merchants
March 18, 2020
Due to modified ordinances of restaurants and businesses, Parking Services has issued bagged meters for Pickup/Take Out customers. The Main Street, Five Points, Devine Street and Vista districts are each…
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Discover the wilder side of E-Learning through Z-Learning
March 18, 2020The Adventure begins March 19 Riverbanks may be temporarily closed to guests, but you can still experience new adventures at the Zoo and Garden through Z-Learning–the wilder side of E-Learning.…
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West Columbia city operated parks closed to reduce potential COVID-19 exposure
March 16, 2020
West Columbia, SC (March 16, 2020, at 3:47 PM) – In the interest of reducing potential exposure to COVID-19, City of West Columbia parks, community centers, playground equipment, tennis courts,…
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Main Street District – Here’s How You Can Help
March 16, 2020
From the City Center Partnership: Dear Friends, The safety and health of Main Street District workers, residents, and patrons is very important to us at City Center Partnership. We encourage everyone…
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Newberry Opera House postpones performances March 15 through 31
March 16, 2020
From Newberry Opera House: Monday, March 16, 2020 Newberry, SC –The Newberry Opera House Performing Arts Center and the Foundation is dedicated to ensuring a safe environment for all…
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Riverbanks Zoo and Garden to temporarily close amid COVID-19
March 15, 2020In light of the novel coronavirus, Riverbanks Zoo and Garden will temporarily close to the public beginning Monday, March 16. The Zoo and Garden will remain closed through Tuesday, March…
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Five Points Association to Postpone St. Pat’s in Five Points
March 12, 2020
Statement from Kelsey Hennighan, Executive Director, Five Points Association: It is with a profound sense of disappointment that the Five Points Association has agreed to postpone the 38th annual…
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Steel Hands Brewing announces official partnership with Soda City FC
March 11, 2020Steel Hands Brewing is an official partner of the Soda City FC, Columbia’s Semi-Professional Soccer Team. Steel Hands Brewing announces official multi-year partnership with the Soda City FC semi-professional soccer…
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Flock and Rally celebrates two ADDY Awards for S.C. State Fair ad campaign
March 11, 2020
Flock and Rally, a women-owned integrated communications and marketing firm based in Columbia, South Carolina, has earned two 2020 ADDY Awards for its advertising and creative work for the 2019…
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COR launches new talent retention and community pride initiative Crash Course Columbia
February 26, 2020The program aims to build local champions and will take place four times a year Columbia Opportunity Resource (COR), in partnership with Experience Columbia SC, has launched a new talent…
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Steel Hands Brewing receives Golden Nail Award from Columbia Chamber of Commerce
February 25, 2020
Cayce’s first production brewery recognized for Commercial Beautification Steel Hands Brewing was awarded with the prestigious Golden Nail Award by the Columbia Chamber of Commerce at the Columbia Impact Awards…
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Boating Magazine names Lake Murray a top-10 boating destination
February 24, 2020Two times in a decade, in 2011 and 2020, Boating Magazine has named Lake Murray one of the Top 10 Places to Live and Boat. “The Capital City/Lake Murray Country…
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Governor presents Tourism Achievement Awards at conference
February 20, 2020
In an awards luncheon at the Governor’s Conference on Tourism and Travel, Governor Henry McMaster recognized people and places who made significant contributions to tourism in South Carolina. The industry’s…
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South Carolina tourism reports another record year
February 19, 2020
Tourism in South Carolina is now a record $23.8 billion industry, supporting one in every 10 jobs and generating $1.8 billion in state and local taxes, according to figures released today…
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Learn about the U.S. Marines during the American Revolution at free lecture
February 12, 2020
Before the halls of Montezuma, and even before the shores of Tripoli, the United States Marine Corps played a critical role in the formation of this nation from its very…
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Historic Cokesbury College to Hold Wedding Expo March 5
February 12, 2020
Wedding Expo March 5 highlights historic Cokesbury College as wedding venue Historic Cokesbury College, located at 210 College Drive in Cokesbury, S.C., will host its first Wedding Expo Thursday, March…
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Ag + Arts debuts in Lexington County
February 8, 2020
On June 13-14, 2020, Lexington County will join 10 other counties in South Carolina for the South Carolina Ag + Art Tour. This is a free tour for visitors and…
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LS3P receives top honors at NEHW Awards Event
February 5, 2020
LS3P received top honors at the recent 2020 NEWH Awards Event held in Charleston, SC. LS3P was recognized nationally along with other regional firms across the United States for its…
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‘First of its kind’ hotel in downtown Clemson coming to life
January 27, 2020
Clemson, S.C. — The newest upscale boutique hotel is coming to life in Clemson, South Carolina. Mashburn Construction broke ground on the new building on November 14, 2019. Since then, Mashburn…
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Historic Columbia opens process for annual Preservation Awards
January 23, 2020
Historic Columbia is accepting nominations through February 13 for outstanding efforts in historic preservation Historic Columbia is now accepting nominations for the 2020 Preservation Awards. All nominations are due by Thursday, February 13. Each…
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EdVenture and WP Rawl join together
January 22, 2020
South Carolina’s state vegetable focus of new exhibit EdVenture Children’s Museum is pleased to welcome Walter P. Rawl & Sons Inc. as a sponsor of the Busy Bee Farm exhibit.…
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South Carolina’s State Tourism Office will celebrate National Plan For Vacation Day
January 19, 2020
The South Carolina Department of Parks, Recreation & Tourism will celebrate National Plan For Vacation Day on Tuesday, Jan. 28, to encourage workers and employees to convert their hard-earned vacation…
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Carmichael promoted to Director of Marketing at Experience Columbia SC
January 13, 2020
Experience Columbia SC announced the promotion of Kelsey Carmichael to Director of Marketing. Carmichael had been the Marketing Specialist at ECSC for four-and-a-half years. Carmichael was born and raised in…
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South Carolina Restaurant and Lodging Association to host its 67th Annual Stars of South Carolina Hospitality Industry Awards Gala
December 19, 2019
The South Carolina Restaurant and Lodging Association (SCRLA) will host its 67th Annual Stars of South Carolina Hospitality Awards Gala on January 21 at the Embassy Suites Airport Charleston Convention…
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WinterFest is back at the State Museum
December 17, 2019
Celebrate the holidays with The Polar Express 4D Experience, free with an Explorer 2 ticket The holidays are in full swing at the South Carolina State Museum. WinterFest, sponsored by…
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New partnership is taking steps to prevent human trafficking in South Carolina hotels
December 10, 2019
The South Carolina Restaurant and Lodging Association (SCRLA) has announced a new partnership with the Seattle-based nonprofit, Businesses Ending Slavery and Trafficking (BEST) to make human trafficking awareness training available…
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New Partnership is Taking Steps to Prevent Human Trafficking in South Carolina Hotels
December 10, 2019
The South Carolina Restaurant and Lodging Association’s newest partnership launched December 3 The South Carolina Restaurant and Lodging Association (SCRLA) has announced a new partnership with the Seattle-based nonprofit, Businesses…
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The Greater Columbia Restaurant Association honors their 2019 Restaurant Hall of Fame inductees
December 5, 2019
The Greater Columbia Chapter of the South Carolina Restaurant and Lodging Association (SCRLA) hosted its annual Columbia Benefit Dinner on November 25 at the Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center. At the…
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Nancy Smith named 2020 chair of the IAFE
December 4, 2019
Nancy Smith, CFE, of the South Carolina State Fair in Columbia was elected the 2020 chair of the International Association of Fairs and Expositions (IAFE) during the final business session…
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Celebrate the holiday season at the State Museum
November 25, 2019
The holidays are in full swing at the South Carolina State Museum with returning holiday themed 4D and planetarium shows now playing and the museum’s annual Winter Fest celebration. WinterFest,…
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Flock to the Zoo for Lights Before Christmas
November 20, 2019Columbia’s Longest Running Holiday Tradition Kicks Off this Weekend Join Riverbanks Zoo and Garden for the 32nd annual Lights Before Christmas presented by Blue Cross Blue Shield of South Carolina. The…
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