How Columbia won the 2016 US Quidditch Cup
September 2, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – Collegiate seekers, keepers, beaters and chasers from all over the nation will converge at the Palmetto Health Fields at Saluda Shoals Park April 16 –17, 2016 for US…
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Meredith Corporation unveils new title sponsor for the Family Circle Cup
August 31, 2015Volvo Cars of North America to become title sponsor of the Volvo Cars Open DANIEL ISLAND, SC – Meredith Corporation (NYSE:MDP, www.meredith.com) unveiled today an exciting, new partnership with Volvo…
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Columbia Fireflies release 2016 season schedule
August 17, 2015Team to Host Greenville Drive in April 14th Opener COLUMBIA, SC – The Columbia Fireflies, in conjunction with the South Atlantic League, have released the team’s schedule for the Inaugural…
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Columbia Fireflies are ready to Play Ball!
August 4, 2015New team in Columbia pays homage to Columbia’s unified spirit, Congaree National Park Phenomenon COLUMBIA, SC – Hardball Capital and the City of Columbia announced that Columbia’s new Minor League…
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Hot New Game In Lexington: Hot Shots Archery Games, LLC
August 3, 2015Teams of 5 compete in an archery game played like dodgeball with foam tipped arrows. LEXINGTON, SC – The Grand Opening of Hot Shots Archery Games, LLC brings Archery Tag…
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Clemson’s Watson talks about Habitat experience
July 27, 2015GREENVILLE, SC – Before the Heisman talk. Before the banner freshman year at Clemson University. Before being one the most recruited quarterbacks in America. Deshaun Watson was a 10-year-old at…
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Jamon Meredith’s Upstate Offensive Lineman Academy is next week
July 15, 2015What: The Upstate Offensive Lineman Football Academy is geared toward offensive lineman who are playing football as rising 8th graders to rising seniors. We will start with the basics and…
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GHS names Wright head varsity girls basketball coach
July 1, 2015GILBERT, SC — Gilbert High announces that James Alvin Wright has been selected to serve as head varsity girls basketball coach. After playing basketball in high school, Wright played basketball…
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GHS names Thomas head varsity boys basketball coach
July 1, 2015GILBERT, SC – Gilbert High announces that Riley J. Thomas has been selected to serve as head coach for varsity boys basketball. Thomas has served as the GHS varsity girls…
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Jamon Meredith’s Upstate Offensive Lineman Academy moving date and location
June 25, 2015GREENVILLE, SC – Due to a scheduling conflict with the Tennessee Titans, former Hillcrest and University of South Carolina star Jamon Meredith and the Wyatt Sports Academy is moving the…
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James E. Clyburn Golf Center to Host Girls Golf Clinics
June 15, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – The James E. Clyburn Golf Center, a LPGA-USGA Girls Golf site, is hosting free golf clinics for girls ages 5-18 beginning Saturday, June. 20. The James E.…
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Local Ladies Golf Club Inducted into Golf Hall of Fame
June 10, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – Columbia’s only African American female golf club, the Ridgewood Ladies Golf Club (RLGC), was inducted into the African American Golfers Hall of Fame (AAGHOF) in May during…
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Local Ladies Golf Club Inducted into Golf Hall of Fame
June 10, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – Columbia’s only African American female golf club, the Ridgewood Ladies Golf Club (RLGC), was inducted into the African American Golfers Hall of Fame (AAGHOF) in May during…
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The First Tee of Columbia Summer Golf Sessions for Children
June 1, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – The First Tee of Columbia at the James E. Clyburn Golf Center will hold the Summer Golf Session for children ages 5-17 from June 10-August 15, 2015.…
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Jamon Meredith hosting Upstate Offensive Lineman Football Academy
May 26, 2015What: The Upstate Offensive Lineman Football Academy is geared toward offensive lineman who are playing football as high school freshman to rising seniors. Coaches will start with the basics and…
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Darlington Raceway Founder Harold Brasington Was a True Pioneer for NASCAR
May 25, 2015Landmark Award recipient will be honored for his contributions to the sport during the 2016 NASCAR Hall of Fame induction ceremonies DARLINGTON, SC – Harold Brasington, the man who built…
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Columbia Professional Baseball Announces Affiliation with New York Mets
May 25, 2015New team will join the South Atlantic League for 2016 season COLUMBIA, SC — Hardball Capital, the New York Mets and the City of Columbia announced that Columbia’s new Minor…
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Columbia resident establishes USC rugby scholarship
May 14, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – A University of South Carolina alumnus and former rugby player has donated $25,000 to establish a scholarship fund designed to lure the nation’s top players to the…
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South Carolina Special Olympics Medical Team Keeps Watchful Eye Over Athletes, Coaches, Volunteers And Spectators
May 5, 2015ANDERSON, SC – On Friday, May 1, more than 1200 special athletes, 800+ volunteers, hundreds of Soldiers and multitudes of spectators all gathered on the grounds of Fort Jackson. What…
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2015 MGC Long Run Raises $25,000 for USO South Carolina
April 28, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – The MGC Long Run raised $25,000 for USO South Carolina, a nonprofit organization that lifts the spirits of troops and their families. The donation is a result…
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Darlington Raceway Celebrates Its Rich History With Launch Of New Website
April 25, 2015DARLINGTON, SC – Darlington Raceway is honoring its storied history with a new and enhanced digital platform. The track’s new website, www.DarlingtonRaceway.com, officially launched to the public today, April 23. It…
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Media Advisory: Biggest High School Football Showcase in S.C. History is Saturday
April 16, 2015What: The 2015 EPT Football Skills Showcase is South Carolina’s premiere football recruiting event and the brainchild of quarterback guru Ramon Robinson. When: Saturday, April 18, 2015. Registration begins at…
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Bikeville Classic Seeks Volunteers Event Weekend
April 12, 2015GREENVILLE, SC – Bikeville Classic is currently seeking volunteers to assist with the cycling event weekend scheduled for Saturday, April 18 in Greenville’s West End and Sunday, April 19 on…
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FLW College Fishing National Championship Heading To Lake Murray
April 9, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – College teams from across the country will be heading to Lake Murray in Columbia, South Carolina, April 16 – 18 for the 2015 FLW College Fishing National Championship…
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Lower Richland High School Coach Inducted into SC Basketball Coaches Hall of Fame
March 30, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – Coming in second best at anything has never been good enough for Lower Richland High School girls basketball coach Debbie Stroman. She has an impressive record any coach…
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SWEAT by JSF To offer a Workout and a Meal in SWEAT Express Classes
March 30, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – SWEAT by JSF is making the lunch break fun again with SWEAT Express, the cycling class that offers the chance to get an empowering workout during your lunch…
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SWEAT by JSF To offer a Workout and a Meal in SWEAT Express Classes
March 29, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – SWEAT by JSF is making the lunch break fun again with SWEAT Express, the cycling class that offers the chance to get an empowering workout during your lunch…
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Boyd hosting sports camp in Greenville
March 24, 2015GREENVILLE, SC- Newly signed Pittsburgh Steeler quarterback Tajh Boyd is hosting a youth football clinic at the Kroc Center in Greenville on April 4. The goal of the camp is…
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South Carolina Football Hall of Fame Announces Class of 2015 and First Annual SCFHOF Golf and Gun Event
March 22, 2015GREENVILLE, SC- The South Carolina Football Hall of Fame (SCFHOF) is proud to announce the new Class of 2015. The Class of 2015 vote was selected over three separate voting…
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Family Circle Cup main draw announced
March 11, 2015DANIEL ISLAND, SC – The preliminary main player draw for the Family Circle Cup is officially complete for the 43rd tournament, April 4 – 12. The world-class player field forming…
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Blowfish Announce “Lake Murray Blowfish” Jersey Night
February 25, 2015First of Five Themed Jersey Nights Planned For 2015 Season Lexington County, SC – The Blowfish and Lake Murray Country Tourism have announced that the Blowfish players will be sporting…
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Green Power powers RBC Heritage seven years in a row
February 23, 2015HILTON HEAD ISLAND, SC – The RBC Heritage Presented by Boeing Golf Tournament proudly announces “Our Greens are Green. Are Yours?” In its seventh year using 100 percent Green Power…
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Chapin High School former athletic director, coach to be inducted into SCAAA Hall of Fame
February 19, 2015CHAPIN, SC – A former Chapin High School athletic director and coach will soon be inducted into a hall of fame, recognizing the state’s top athletic administrators. Eddie Muldrow will…
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The First Tee of Columbia Spring Golf Clinic for Children
February 18, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – The First Tee of Columbia at the James E. Clyburn Golf Center will hold a Spring Golf Clinic for children ages 5-17. The golf center is located…
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Ballpark Previews and Luxury Suite Reservations for Spirit Communications Park Available Starting February 23
February 18, 2015Suite packages available for preview & sales, Feb. 23 – 26 COLUMBIA, SC — Due to the overwhelming interest shown since the groundbreaking for Spirit Communications Park, Columbia Professional Baseball…
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Boyd and Wyatt Sports team up for football clinic
February 11, 2015GREENVILLE, SC – Former Clemson star quarterback Tajh Boyd will be holding his first youth clinic in the Midlands region later this month. The Tajh Boyd Football Fundamentals Youth Clinic…
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Boyd and Wyatt Sports team up for football clinic
February 11, 2015GREENVILLE, SC – Former Clemson star quarterback Tajh Boyd will be holding his first youth clinic in the Midlands region later this month. The Tajh Boyd Football Fundamentals Youth Clinic…
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Boyd and Wyatt Sports team up for football clinic
February 11, 2015GREENVILLE, SC – Former Clemson star quarterback Tajh Boyd will be holding his first youth clinic in the Midlands region later this month. The Tajh Boyd Football Fundamentals Youth Clinic…
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Columbia Tennis Center to Offer After-school Tennis Program
February 9, 2015The Columbia Tennis Center will host an after-school tennis program for children ages 7-14 beginning Tuesday, February 10 from 4-6 p.m. Participants will learn basic tennis skills in this 5-week…
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S.C. Football Hall of Fame Announces Class of 2015 Semi-Finalists
February 4, 2015GREENVILLE, SC – The South Carolina Football Hall of Fame (SCFHOF) has named eight semifinalists for the inductee Class of 2015, as members move into their final round of voting.…
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UBooster adds Rodriguez as MythBooster
February 2, 2015GREENVILLE, SC – UBooster now has a MythBooster. Award-winning television journalist Angela Rodriguez will host a series of web programs aimed at telling the story of UBooster, a new online…
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UBooster makes athletic funding easier
January 30, 2015GREENVILLE, SC – New online funding platform UBooster has now made it easier for sports fans to get more information regarding their favorite schools and student-athletes. “There has been a…
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Spirit Communications announces Web.Com Tour Sponsorship
January 28, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – Spirit Communications and The Legacy Agency announced a sponsorship deal with PGA Web.com Tour player Kelvin Day. Day, originally from London, England and played collegiality at Charleston…
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UBooster adds basketball and 2016 football
January 14, 2015GREENVILLE, SC – UBooster, a new online platform that aims to dramatically impact the funding of collegiate athletics, has added two recruiting databases Fans can now pledge for athletes in…
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UBooster aims to change the recruiting landscape
January 6, 2015GREENVILLE, SC – A new online platform aims to dramatically change the recruiting landscape by giving fans an opportunity to support the funding of collegiate athletics while supporting their favorite…
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2015 Braves Country Caravan Comes to Columbia, SC
January 5, 2015ATLANTA, GA – With the 2015 Major League season quickly approaching, the Atlanta Braves are setting out into Braves Country for their seventh annual caravan, presented by Academy Sports +…
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South Carolina Football Hall of Fame Releases New Board of Advisors, Directors & Committees
December 8, 2014GREENVILLE, SC – This week the South Carolina Football Hall of Fame (SCFHOF) welcomes in a newly elected group of established men and women throughout the Palmetto state to join…
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Spirit Communications to Become Naming Rights Partner for Multi-Use Venue at Columbia Common
December 3, 2014Spirit Communications Park Coming to Downtown Columbia COLUMBIA, SC – The City of Columbia and Columbia Professional Baseball, announced today that they have reached an agreement with Spirit Communications to name the new, state-of-the-art multi-use…
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Game and Hall to focus on statewide growth
December 3, 2014GREENVILLE, SC – Citing South Carolina’s long history of high caliber football, the organizers of the Charleston-based Medal of Honor Bowl and the Greenville-based South Carolina Football Hall of Fame…
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Greenville Technical College Student Named to the USA Bobsled & Skeleton National Team
November 30, 2014GREENVILLE, SC – Adam Clark, a student at Greenville Technical College in the Aircraft Maintenance Technology Program, has been named to the 2014-2015 Men’s National Bobsled Team. Of the 14…
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