PattyPacks Warm a Heart 5K Race and Lexington Half Marathon
November 28, 2014Saturday, December 6th PattyPacks Warm a Heart 5K Race and Lexington Half Marathon Race Time 7:30am – Half Marathon 8:00am – 5K http://www.pattypacks.org/ Proceeds will benefit PattyPacks, a 501c3…
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Camden Country Club: A Charming Old School Donald Ross Dreamscape
November 20, 2014By Mike Dojc Camden Country Club’s roots go back to the early 1900s when the charming midlands city was a winter haven for northerners looking for some R&R. It…
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Bridgestone Opens First US Giant Off Road Radial Tire Manufacturing Facility
November 18, 2014South Carolina plant extends company leadership in large and ultra-large earthmoving tires for mining and aggregates applications AIKEN, SC – Extending its leadership in the heavy-duty, earthmoving tire segment, Bridgestone…
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Ira Reasons Named Chief Administrative Officer of the YMCA of Columbia
November 17, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – The YMCA of Columbia has named Ira Reasons as Chief Administrative Officer. He will oversee the Finance, Risk Management, Human Resources, Property and Information Technology departments. Reasons served…
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Wofford College announces Jerry Richardson Indoor Stadium
November 17, 2014Facility to house basketball arena, volleyball venue, locker rooms, more SPARTANBURG, SC – Wofford College announced its plans to build the Jerry Richardson Indoor Stadium to house a…
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Darlington Raceway Race Winners Harvick, Elliott Claim Series Championships
November 16, 2014It is the second time in track history that drivers have won the NASCAR Sprint Cup and Nationwide Series races at Darlington Raceway and claimed championship in same year DARLINGTON,…
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Richland One Congratulates Tevin Mack
November 16, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – Richland One extends its congratulations to Dreher High School basketball star Tevin Mack, who signed his National Letter of Intent to play for Virginia Commonwealth University on…
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Register for City Hoops Instructional Basketball Program
November 12, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – Registration for City Hoops, the City of Columbia Parks and Recreation Department’s instructional youth basketball program, is open for boys and girls ages 3 through 8. The…
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Darlington Raceway Collects Thousands Of Food Items, Monetary Donations During Second Annual Speed & Feed Event
November 12, 2014All donations to benefit local food bank, The Lord Cares, just in time for the holidays DARLINGTON, SC – With the generosity of its community members, Darlington Raceway collected thousands of…
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City of Columbia’s Outdoor Ice Skating Rink Opens Thanksgiving Day
November 3, 2014November 27, from 5 to 10 p.m.until January 19, 2015 | Boyd Plaza Grab your family and friends, and head down to Boyd Plaza for the opening day of Main…
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City of Columbia’s Outdoor Ice Skating Rink Opens Thanksgiving Day
November 3, 2014November 27, from 5 to 10 p.m., and will remain open until January 19, 2015 Grab your family and friends, and head down to Boyd Plaza for the opening day…
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District Five student-athlete named finalist for Mr. Football award
October 19, 2014IRMO, SC – Dutch Fork High School running back Matt Colburn is one of five finalists for this year’s South Carolina Mr. Football award. Colburn, who has committed to the…
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More Time to Name Our Team
October 15, 2014New Professional Baseball Team in Columbia Extends Contest COLUMBIA, SC – As a result of a tremendous response so far, Columbia’s new professional baseball team is extending the Name Our…
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Carolina Motorsports Park Seeking New Ownership
October 15, 2014KERSHAW, SC – Owners of Carolina Motorsports Park, the only purpose-built road racing facility in the Carolinas, today announced they are seeking a new owner. Located in Kershaw, S.C., approximately…
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District Five students, coach make the 2014 Shrine Bowl roster
October 13, 2014IRMO, SC –Three student-athletes from Lexington-Richland School District Five made this year’s rosters for the 2014 Shrine Bowl of the Carolinas.Chapin High School offensive lineman Stephen Haralambis, Dutch Fork High…
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Lexington One athletes finish strong at the 2014 Pelion Invitational
October 6, 2014LEXINGTON, SC – Lexington One cross-country athletes had a great showing at the 2014 Pelion Invitational. More than 600 runners from 19 schools competed in the meet hosted by Pelion…
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Fans can now become voting members of the South Carolina Football Hall of Fame
October 1, 2014GREENVILLE, SC – The South Carolina Football Hall of Fame (SCFHOF) will be opening online voting for the 2015 South Carolina Collegiate Player of the Year Award and the 2015 Inductee…
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SC Football Hall voting opens to the public
September 30, 2014GREENVILLE, SC – The South Carolina Football Hall of Fame (SCFHOF) will be opening online voting for the 2015 South Carolina Collegiate Player of the Year Award and the 2015 Inductee…
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It’s Time to Name Our Team
September 29, 2014New Professional Baseball Team in Columbia Needs Help of Fans COLUMBIA, SC – A new chapter of baseball in Columbia will begin on Opening Night in April, 2016. For…
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RevUp opens Saturday
September 17, 2014GREENVILLE, SC – To celebrate its arrival onto the Greenville fitness scene, RevUp Indoor Cycling is offering Upstate cyclists trips through breathtaking, challenging terrain – all from the comfort of…
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Winner of Richland County Charity Race will Run Away with a Personal Airplane Ride
September 10, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – The first person to cross the finish line in the 10K of Richland County’s anniversary charity road race will take off with a prize befitting the location…
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Darlington Raceway, Bojangles’ Extend Nascar Sprint Cup Series Race Entitlement Through 2019
September 8, 2014Five-year extension added to partnership that started in 2012 DARLINGTON, SC – Darlington Raceway and Bojangles’ Famous Chicken ‘n Biscuits announced today a five-year extension of their NASCAR Sprint Cup…
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Darlington Marathon Participant Robbie Mclendon To Achieve His Ultimate Goal On August 29
August 29, 20143,650 Straight Days! Bishopville, S.C. resident has averaged 8.38 miles per day running for 10 straight years DARLINGTON, SC – For most people, the idea of running every day for 10 straight…
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The Tradition Returns! Darlington Raceway’s Bojangles’ Southern 500
August 26, 2014Moving Back To Labor Day Weekend In 2015 Renewal customers will be guaranteed seats and camping in 2015 DARLINGTON, SC - Darlington Raceway and NASCAR officials announced that stock car…
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13th Annual Palmetto Capital City Classic Schedule of Events
August 18, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – For the past 13 years, the Palmetto Capital City Classic (PCCC) has been the ultimate Historically Black College and University (HBCU) football experience. The Classic brings fans…
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Todd & Moore Sporting Goods to Celebrate 70th Anniversary
August 4, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – Todd & Moore Sporting Goods will celebrate its 70th Anniversary on Thursday, August 7th at 620 Huger Street in downtown Columbia with a huge in-store event. The…
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Registration Open for City Soccer League
July 21, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – The City of Columbia Parks & Recreation Department is accepting registrations for the City Soccer League for boys and girls ages 3 to 14. The league is…
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Registration Underway for Mayor’s Back-to-School Drills & Skills Clinics
July 21, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – Columbia Mayor Steve Benjamin invites the public to register youth ages 6 to 17 for the 5th Annual Mayor’s Back-to-School Drills & Skills Clinics. Drills & Skills offers…
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Darlington Raceway President Chip Wile To Participate In Charity Race At Dillon Motor Speedway
July 15, 2014DARLINGTON, SC – This Saturday night, July 19, Darlington Raceway President Chip Wile will be behind the wheel of a 3,300-lb. stock car when he competes in the first-ever Necktie Invitational Celebrity Race at…
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Cottoning Up to a Pair of Golf Polo Greats
July 10, 2014By Mike Dojc In the sweat-wicking, dry-fitting, climate-cooling franken-fabrics era, a few brazen brands have decided to turn back the clock to when cotton was king. We cozy up…
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Newspring Church To Host Race Day 500 Festival At Darlington Raceway On July 12
July 7, 2014DARLINGTON, SC – Darlington Raceway will be the site for another family-fun community event this Saturday, July 12, when NewSpring Church brings the Race Day 500 Festival to the track Too Tough…
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Phillips Wins Walmart Bass Fishing League South Carolina Division Event On Lake Wateree
June 17, 2014CAMDEN, SC – Steve Phillips of Lugoff, S.C., weighed a five-bass limit totaling 19 pounds, 12 ounces Saturday to win the third Walmart Bass Fishing League South Carolina Division tournament of 2014…
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White Knoll High Names Cochcroft Head Varsity Boys Basketball Coach
June 17, 2014LEXINGTON, SC — White Knoll High announces the selection of Jason A. Cochcroft as head coach for varsity boys basketball. Cochcroft currently serves as head junior varsity boys basketball coach…
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Nike Basketball Camps Come to the Midlands
June 17, 2014COLUMBIA, SC- Elite Hoops, LLC, based in Atlanta, Georgia, and operator of Nike Basketball Camps in the Southeast continues to partner with US Sports Camps to offer the best in summer…
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Flora Golf Team Wins Fifth Consecutive State Title
June 11, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – Five in a row—that’s how many Class 3A state championship titles the A.C. Flora High School boys golf team has won. The team captured its latest win…
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The YMCA of Columbia Announces New Youth Program Director of Lexington Family YMCA, Savanah Standifer
June 4, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – The YMCA of Columbia welcomes Savanah Standifer as new Youth Program Director at the Lexington Family YMCA. Standifer has experience initiating and expanding YMCA programs that will…
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Hero or Sissy? Study explores perception of injured athletes
June 1, 2014CLEMSON, SC – NFL teams shoulder most of the blame for players’ injuries and sports journalists can shift football cultural norms toward valuing players who put their health first. Photo…
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David Wyatt, Entrepreneur, Lawyer
May 26, 2014UpstateBizSC Podcast Series’ mission is to support leadership in Giving Back, Diversity, Entrepreneurship, Continuous Education, the Knowledge Economy and the Arts. Thanks to our Sponsors: David Wyatt is a Greenville attorney, NFL…
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2015 NASCAR Hall Of Fame Inductee Bill Elliott Made History At Darlington Raceway
May 23, 2014DARLINGTON, SC – The Elliott name has made quite an impression on Darlington Raceway over the years, most recently with Chase Elliott winning the NASCAR Nationwide Series VFW Sport Clips Help…
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Columbia Resident Wins Bojangles’ Southern 500 Winner’s Circle Sweepstakes
May 22, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – Bojangles’ today announced Ralph Radcliffe of Columbia, S.C., as the grand prize winner of theBojangles’ Southern 500® Winner’s Circle Sweepstakes. Radcliffe, a racing fan and loyal Bojangles’ customer, entered the…
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Almost 70 College All Star Bowl alums get NFL shots
May 21, 2014GREENVILLE, SC – Sixty-eight athletes who took part in the 2014 College All Star Bowl participated in NFL rookie camps this week as draftees, free agent signees and invitees. “Our…
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Almost 70 College All Star Bowl alums get NFL shots
May 21, 2014GREENVILLE, SC – Sixty-eight athletes who took part in the 2014 College All Star Bowl participated in NFL rookie camps this week as draftees, free agent signees and invitees. “Our…
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City of Columbia Announces the Launch of Walk Bike Columbia
May 20, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – The City of Columbia has partnered with the Central Midlands Council of Governments develop a Pedestrian and Bicycle Master Plan and Bike Share Plan, called Walk Bike Columbia, with…
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Adrian Peterson Speaks at YMCA of Columbia and Palmetto Center for Women Prayer Breakfast, May 9, 2014
May 15, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – Adrian Peterson, former NFL player with the Chicago Bears, spoke at the YMCA of Columbia and Palmetto Center for Women’s Annual Prayer breakfast on Friday morning, May 9, 2014.…
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Greenville County Rec Adult Sports – Summer / Fall 2014
May 12, 2014Adult Softball Registration is open for the Late Summer/Early Fall 2014 Adult Softball Season. Multiple leagues will be offered in the Men’s Open, Men’s Church, COED Open, and COED…
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Jamie Scott Fitness adds innovative programs to include Urban Hiking, Senior Fitness and Exertion Monitoring Technology
September 30, 2013COLUMBIA SC – October 1, 2013 – At JSF we strive to offer the most cutting-edge, effective approach to wellness of any fitness facility found in South Carolina. Now, I…
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Legacy Charter School Welcomes New Assistant Athletic Director
July 15, 2013GREENVILLE, SC – July 15, 2013 – Legacy Charter School is pleased to announce the addition of LaCheryl Smith, of Fountain Inn, SC, as Assistant Athletic Director and Parent/Title 1…
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New Youth Ultimate League
May 10, 2013COLUMBIA, SC – May 12, 2013 – The Columbia Ultimate Disc Association is starting a new ultimate frisbee league this summer. The new Coed Youth league will be for ages…
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13th Annual Camden Cup Polo Match Slated for May 5!
April 23, 2013CAMDEN, SC – May 5, 2013 – Polo-the sport of kings returns to Camden for the 13th annual Camden Cup Polo Match. Set for Sunday, May 5, at 1:30 p.m., the…
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Anytime Fitness Will Soon Open Its 2,000th Club
November 27, 2012COLUMBIA, SC – November 27, 2012 – In ten short years, Anytime Fitness (www.anytimefitness.com) has quickly become the largest and fastest-growing co-ed fitness club chain on the planet—with no signs…
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