Jason Burroughs and Darren Ashley make Fishers of Men history at Lake Murray
April 7, 2025On Saturday, April 5, Jason Burroughs and Darren Ashley made Fishers of Men history by winning their second national championship. The two-man team clinched victory with a three-day total of 68.49…
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Carolina Cup 2025: A Tradition of Horse Racing and Celebration in Camden, SC
March 27, 2025
The 90th annual Carolina Cup is set to take place on Saturday, March 29, 2025, at the historic Springdale Race Course in Camden, South Carolina. Gates will open at 9…
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Credit One Charleston Open becomes first Hologic WTA Tour clay tournament to use ELC Live
March 26, 2025
The Credit One Charleston Open will become the first Hologic WTA Tour clay tournament to use Electronic Line Calling Live (ELC Live) when the event is held from March 29…
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Drew Gill wins MLF Bass Pro Tour PowerStop Brakes Stage 3 presented by Strike King on Lake Murray
March 12, 2025
Lake Murray has been good to 22-year-old professional angler, Drew Gill. On Sunday, Gill earned his second Bass Pro Tour (BPT) win in the Championship Round of the PowerStop Brakes Stage 3 Presented…
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Riverbank Elementary’s Beyond Goals soccer program delivers more than the skills of the game
March 11, 2025The sun is shining, the trees are budding – and that means it’s time for soccer. But in the case of Riverbank Elementary, it’s soccer with a side of mentoring,…
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ECSC Sports’ efforts fuel busy spring sports season in Columbia SC
March 6, 2025
From March through May, Experience Columbia SC Sports is welcoming over a dozen events to the Columbia region, with over 31,000 expected attendees using more than 4,000 hotel room nights…
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PPA Challenger series amateur player registration is now live
March 4, 2025
The Professional Pickleball Association brings the inaugural season of the PPA Challenger Series Powered by JOOLA to the Columbia region on March 28 – 30. The tournament will be held…
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Lake Murray Country is set to host MLF Bass Pro Tour PowerStop Brakes Stage 3 presented by Strike King
February 27, 2025
Major League Fishing (MLF) is set to visit Lake Murray next week March 6-9, for the third regular-season event of the 2025 Bass Pro Tour – the PowerStop Brakes Stage 3…
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Ribbon cutting for PowerHouse Cycle and Fitness
February 25, 2025
PowerHouse Cycle and Fitness will be hosting their upcoming grand opening on Saturday, March 1 at 10:00 a.m. at their new location at 2418 Devine Street. They will be hosting…
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Fireflies announce 2025 promotional calendar
February 11, 2025
Giveaways, character appearances and more light up Midlands summer nights The Columbia Fireflies announced their 2025 promotional calendar. The club has 10 giveaways, 17 fireworks shows, three concerts and tons…
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Audition to sing the National Anthem at Segra Park in 2025
February 10, 2025
Jump-start Fireflies games with your performance in front of a Midlands crowd The Columbia Fireflies announced that they are seeking singers and musicians of all ages to perform The Star-Spangled…
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Presbyterian College Baseball Opens Season Feb. 14 Against Georgetown
February 9, 2025
Presbyterian Baseball Opening Day is 1 Week Away! The wait is over! Baseball season is here, and we’re kicking it off in style with the Presbyterian College Blue Hose taking…
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River Bluff Head Football Coach Blair Hardin announces resignation
February 6, 2025
River Bluff High School announces that Blair Hardin has officially resigned as head coach of the River Bluff football team, effective 2/6/25. Coach Hardin stated that after nearly two decades…
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Williams-Brice Stadium project receives state approvals
February 4, 2025
Internationally Acclaimed Design Firm Selected for Project The University of South Carolina’s plans to reimagine Williams-Brice Stadium have received approval from the State of South Carolina Legislature’s Joint Bond Review…
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Columbia College launches lacrosse program, welcomes accomplished head coaches
January 7, 2025
The college proudly announces the addition of men’s and women’s lacrosse teams, set to debut in 2026, and welcomes Tom Kinney and Mallory Bahr to lead the programs In a…
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Baseball America honors Fireflies as Best in Class-A
December 19, 2024
Columbia named Bob Freitas Award Winners as top team Baseball America named the Columbia Fireflies the recipient of the 2024 Class-A Bob Freitas Award. The Bob Freitas Award recognizes clubs…
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Credit One Charleston Open named Tournament of the Year
December 16, 2024
The Credit One Charleston Open, North America’s largest women’s-only tennis tournament and the official clay season kickoff on the Hologic WTA Tour, has been named ‘WTA 500 Tournament of the Year’…
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The National Professional Fishing League cancels Day 1 at Lake Murray
December 11, 2024
Tournament 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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The National Professional Fishing League’s 2024 season finale lands at Lake Murray
December 9, 2024
Dreher Island | December 11–13, 2024 The National Professional Fishing League’s (NPFL) 2024 season will conclude at Lake Murray on December 11–13, 2024. Known as the “Jewel of South Carolina,”…
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Fireflies named 2024 Single-A Organization of the Year
October 24, 2024
Columbia honored among 30 Single-A clubs, including three South Carolina teams The Columbia Fireflies, in conjunction with Major League Baseball, announced that they were named the Major League Baseball 2024…
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Kick off the Holiday Season with the Sleigh Bell Trot and Stroll
October 24, 2024Four-mile race and two-mile family fun walk open Holiday Lights on the River! Experience the Magic: Join us for the Sleigh Bell Trot and Stroll! As the holiday season approaches, there’s…
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4th Annual Blythewood Fall Championship Rodeo
October 22, 2024
JOIN 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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City of Columbia Parks and Recreation Department announces public response to planning surveys during 10-year master plan community presentations
October 7, 2024
Citizen Input Matters: See the Results & Shape Our Future! Through recent surveys, more than 1,000 Columbia residents and citizens have shared their thoughts about the future of our community…
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The American Bass Anglers 2024 American Fishing Tour Championship on Lake Murray is postponed and rescheduled on May 5-9, 2025
October 2, 2024
American Bass Anglers (ABA) and Capital City/Lake Murray Country Regional Tourism Board (CCLMC) have announced the postponement of the 2024 American Fishing Tour Championship, originally scheduled for October 6-11, due to the…
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SCBFA to host fourth annual Boat, Fish, Football Weekend on October 5th
October 2, 2024
More than 30 South Carolina-made boats, from bass boats to offshore fishing vessels, will be on display at Gamecock Village Oct. 5 when South Carolina takes on Ole Miss for the South Carolina…
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USC athletics director Ray Tanner set to assume new role
September 13, 2024
Ray Tanner, who oversaw six national championships and record fundraising and revenue in three decades as athletics director and head baseball coach, will soon move into a new role at…
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Georgia’s Campbell wins by ounces at Phoenix Bass Fishing League Super Tournament at Lake Murray
September 9, 2024
Boater Tyler Campbell of Martin, Georgia, caught a two-day total of 10 bass weighing 42 pounds, 13 ounces, to win the MLF Phoenix Bass Fishing League (BFL) Presented by T-H Marine Super…
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Kick off the 2024 Pan American/USAngling Challenge Cup Kayak Championship with Youth Angling Day at Gibson Pond Park
August 23, 2024
The Capital City/Lake Murray Country Regional Tourism Board (CCLMC) and USAngling announce “Youth Angling Day” on Thursday, September 26, at Gibson Pond Park in Lexington, SC. This exciting event will kick off the 2024…
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Ribbon cutting ceremony for HOTWORX Fitness Studio in Columbia
July 17, 2024
The City of Columbia helped welcome HOTWORX Fitness Studio into our City with a ribbon cutting ceremony that their location, 4464 Devine St., Suite G. At-Large City Councilwoman Dr. Aditi Bussells,…
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USC announces “A Celebration of Dawn Staley” featuring Robin Roberts
July 16, 2024
The University of South Carolina announced the third annual “A Celebration of Dawn Staley” featuring co-anchor of ABC’s Good Morning America, Robin Roberts, who will sit down with Staley for a…
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Cheerleading added to Columbia College Athletics
June 26, 2024
Building upon the recent growth and development of Koala Athletics, Director of Athletics Glen Crawford is thrilled to announce the addition of Cheerleading to the College’s robust and steadily growing…
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South Carolina Boating & Fishing Alliance supports National Safe Boating week
May 20, 2024
As National Safe Boating Week (May 18-24) commences, the South Carolina Boating & Fishing Alliance (SCBFA) joins the National Safe Boating Council and organizations across the country in promoting crucial…
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A.C. Flora Varsity boys golf team wins State Championship
May 20, 2024
A.C. Flora High School’s boys varsity golf team won the Class AAAA state championship May 14 at the Rose Hill Golf Club in Bluffton. The team had a score of…
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Assistant Men’s and Women’s Golf Coach
May 13, 2024
Assistant Men’s and Women’s Golf Coach University of South Carolina Upstate TMP00856PO24 Spartanburg, SC The Assistant Men’s and Women’s Golf Coach serves to assist with all functions of the USC…
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2024 USA Kayak Fishing Team: Qualifier on Lake Murray April 25-28, 2024
April 23, 2024
As the anticipation builds for the 3rd Pan American Kayak Fishing Championship event scheduled for September on Lake Murray, kayak fishing enthusiasts across the nation are gearing up for the opportunity of…
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The Ocean Course at Kiawah Island Golf Resort to host 2031 PGA Championship
April 17, 2024
The Ocean Course at Kiawah Island Golf Resort has been selected as the host for the 113th PGA Championship in May of 2031. Additionally, the 2029 Girls and Boys Junior…
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City of Columbia Pedestrian and Bicyclist Counts: help make sure we all count
April 12, 2024The City of Columbia is seeking volunteers to help conduct our routine Pedestrian & Bicyclist Counts throughout Columbia. By counting pedestrians and bicyclists, volunteers help to ensure that all of…
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River Bluff High School congratulates Phil Savitz on receiving the Order of the Silver Crescent
April 12, 2024
River Bluff High School proudly extends its heartfelt congratulations to Phil Savitz, esteemed coach and mentor, on being awarded the prestigious Order of the Silver Crescent. This esteemed honor recognizes…
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Plans to honor the USC Women’s Basketball Team with a parade – April 14
April 8, 2024
City Manager Teresa Wilson has announced that the City of Columbia will host a parade in honor of the University of South Carolina Women’s Basketball team’s NCAA National Championship. The…
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Columbia College appoints Jake Deer as first men’s basketball coach
April 1, 2024
Fall 2024 will launch the inaugural season of Columbia College Men’s Basketball, coached by Jake Deer. Jake joins Koala Athletics from a 21-year career in Collegiate Athletics, most recently at…
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Southeastern BBQ Showdown general public tickets on-sale Friday, March 22 at 10:00 a.m.
March 27, 2024
Get ready to fire up your taste buds and mark your calendars because tickets for the highly anticipated Southeastern BBQ Showdown are set to go on-sale to the general public on Friday,…
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Entrepreneur Minute – Bob Moran, Beemok Sports and Entertainment
March 26, 2024
The Who’s on the Move, Entrepreneur Minute is an interview in support of the undeniable impact that entrepreneurs have on our communities. We will be highlighting 20 entrepreneurs in each of…
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MiLaysia Fulwiley signs with the Curry Brand
March 17, 2024
Under Armour announced that it has signed University of South Carolina (USC) guard MiLaysia Fulwiley to a multi-year NIL (name, image, and likeness) partnership with Curry Brand. As the first…
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Fireflies expanding game day experience packages
March 13, 2024
In April and May, fans can enjoy Jedi Training and Princess Tea Parties This year, the Columbia Fireflies are ramping up their game day experience packages at Segra Park. The…
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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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Liverpool F.C. and Manchester United match set for this summer at USC’S Williams-Brice Stadium
February 23, 2024
Liverpool F.C. and Manchester United will meet in the United States this summer as part of the Rivals in Red Tour, facing off at the University of South Carolina’s Williams-Brice…
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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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USA Blind Soccer holds Kickoff for Inclusion event in Miami
February 14, 2024
February 24 event in collaboration with Miami Lighthouse for the Blind The U.S. Association of Blind Athletes (USABA) and USA Blind Soccer will hold a special event in Miami on…
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Men’s Basketball added to Columbia College Athletics
February 12, 2024
Following the successful integration of male students into the residential experience at Columbia College, Koala Athletics is thrilled to announce the addition of Men’s Basketball to our robust athletic program…
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Fireflies announce top 2024 theme nights
February 5, 2024
Segra Park will be packed with new and returning iconic promotions The Columbia Fireflies announced the top theme nights scheduled for the upcoming 2024 baseball season at Segra Park. The promotional…
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