2020 Volvo Car Open will not take place as scheduled in April
March 12, 2020
The Volvo Car Open, scheduled for April 4 – 12 on Daniel Island in Charleston, SC will not be held. The change in schedule is due to the evolving global…
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SEC events canceled through March 30
March 12, 2020
Based on the latest developments and the continued spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19), the Southeastern Conference announced the suspension of regular-season competition for teams in all sports on SEC campuses,…
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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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Tyler Wilkes, Taylor Roberts triumph at Dustin Johnson World Junior Golf Championship
March 2, 2020Tyler Wilkes (Tampa, Fla.) emerged from a crowded leaderboard while Taylor Roberts (Parkland, Fla.) rallied from a two-shot deficit at TPC Myrtle Beach to win the boys and girls titles…
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Battle at BullStreet parking and general information released
February 27, 2020Palmetto State Rivalry Continues at Segra Park Saturday at 3 PM The Columbia Fireflies today announced all parking information for the Battle at BullStreet taking place this Saturday. The Clemson…
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Gov. McMaster’s invitation to the Mullikin Law Carolina Cup
February 24, 2020
CAMDEN, S.C. – South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster is inviting one-and-all to attend this year’s 86th-running of the Carolina Cup. “[The Carolina Cup] is being sponsored by Tom and Virginia…
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Sixty-three top 100 players headline loaded Dustin Johnson World Junior Golf Championship Field
February 24, 2020The fifth annual Dustin Johnson World Junior Golf Championship, which will be played Feb. 28 – March 1 at TPC Myrtle Beach, will feature a 90-player field that is the strongest…
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Fireflies 2020 single game tickets on sale February 20
February 17, 2020
Tickets for All 70 Fireflies Home Games to Go on Sale Thursday at 10am Single game tickets for the 2020 Columbia Fireflies season will go on sale Thursday, February 20…
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Clemson University Rutland Institute for Ethics’ 2020 James F. Barker Ethics in Action Award honors Coach Dabo Swinney
February 11, 2020
On Monday, March 23, 2020, the Clemson University Rutland Institute for Ethics will present Coach Dabo Swinney with the James F. Barker Ethics in Action Award. During the annual celebratory event, the…
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John Kocsis takes the mic as new ‘Voice of the Fireflies’
February 8, 2020
New Manager of Broadcasting/Media Relations Joins the Fireflies Staff The Columbia Fireflies have hired John Kocsis Jr. as their new Broadcasting/Media Relations Manager. Kocsis becomes the second broadcaster in Fireflies history,…
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Scores of student-athletes honored at CCSD’s annual National Signing Day Ceremony
February 5, 2020
Forty student-athletes, in 10 different sports, from six schools, were honored at Charleston County School District’s (CCSD) 2020 National Signing Day Ceremony today. Director of Operational Planning Bob Olson and…
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Battle at BullStreet tickets on sale now
January 27, 2020
Tickets for the rivalry game between South Carolina Baseball and Clemson Baseball at Segra Park are on sale now. The two teams are set to face off on Saturday, February…
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City of Charleston breaks ground on Municipal Golf Course renovation
January 17, 2020On January 17, 2020, Mayor John Tecklenburg, Golf Course Architect Troy Miller, representatives of Friends of the Muni, members of City Council and the Municipal Golf Course Commission, and…
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ACA adds new event at Lake Murray, SC to 2020 schedule
January 10, 2020
The Association of Collegiate Anglers (ACA) and Bass Pro Shops Collegiate Bass Fishing Series are proud to announce their newest event for the summer of 2020. In partnership with Capital City/Lake Murray Country, the…
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Rogue Motion becomes Cape Horn’s only authorized South Carolina dealer
January 9, 2020
New owners continue to grow business, will appear at Charleston Boat Show Rogue Motion, the Charleston area’s premier boat dealership, announced their designation as the only South Carolina-based dealer authorized…
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Kim Clijsters joins Volvo Car Open field
December 30, 2019
Clijsters retired from professional tennis after the 2012 US Open and will make her comeback in 2020 Former World No. 1 Kim Clijsters will compete in the 2020 Volvo Car Open,…
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Project Golf receives $25,000 donation from Heritage Classic Foundation
December 10, 2019
Myrtle Beach-Based Grow the Game Initiative Is Bringing to New Players to the Game Myrtle Beach, S.C. – Project Golf, a Myrtle Beach-based initiative dedicated to growing the game of golf…
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Seabrook Island Club named SC golf Club of the Year
December 6, 2019
The Seabrook Island Club (SEAC) today announced that the Club has been named the 2019 Club of the Year by the South Carolina Golf Association (SCGA). The decision-making committee was…
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Martial arts superstar joins fellow fighters at post-Thanksgiving soiree
December 3, 2019
By W. Thomas Smith Jr. Keith Vitali, the former #1-ranked Karate champion in the U.S. and star of many well-known martial arts movies, joined several fellow members of the South…
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Half of hospitality experience sold for 2021 PGA championship
November 20, 2019
Steady demand from businesses excited about the 2021 PGA Championship at The Ocean Course at Kiawah Island Golf Resort Eighteen months before the 2021 PGA Championship begins, 50 percent of its all-inclusive…
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Mullikin Law makes Carolina Cup history
November 19, 2019
By W. Thomas Smith Jr. The Mullikin Law Firm has been named the presenting sponsor for the 2020 Carolina Cup. The firm will sponsor both the signature Carolina Cup steeplechase…
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Traveling Country Club launches membership program
November 18, 2019
Traveling Country Club announced the launch of its membership program. Founded by three Greenville golfers, Traveling Country Club is a program that partners with golf courses throughout the region to…
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Chicharrones de Columbia to return in 2020
November 14, 2019
The Fireflies will play as Chicharrones for two series as part of Copa de la Diversión The Columbia Fireflies today announced the return of their Copa de la Diversión alternate…
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Spartanburg County, Spartan Race, and Tryon Resort partner for Carolinas Ultra, Beast, and Sprint race this weekend
November 13, 2019
Spartanburg is once again partnering with Spartan Race for the Carolinas Ultra, Beast and Sprint Weekend on Nov. 23 and 24 at Tryon International Equestrian Center (TIEC) at Tryon Resort.…
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BMW Charity Pro-Am presented by SYNNEX Corporation awards funds to Upstate charities for 2019
November 13, 2019
South Carolina Charities, Inc. (SCCI) announced the list of Upstate charities receiving more than $560,000 raised by the 2019 BMW Charity Pro-Am Presented by SYNNEX Corporation. Since its inception in…
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Ashleigh Barty, World No. 1 and reigning French Open champion, joins Volvo Car Open field
November 10, 2019
Barty captured the season-ending WTA Finals title this past week, taking home the largest prize money amount in the history of professional women’s tennis World No. 1 Ashleigh Barty will…
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Fireflies announce 2020 game times and promotional highlights
November 9, 2019
Fireflies 2020 Home Schedule Features 5 Giveaways and 20 Fireworks Shows The Columbia Fireflies announced game times, fireworks nights and highlights of the initial promotional calendar for the 2020 season.…
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Steeplechase secures presenting sponsor Baker Motor Company
October 31, 2019Race Day promises elevated social, music, fashion experiences Thousands of horse aficionados, spectators and local vendors will converge on The Plantation at Stono Ferry Racetrack on Sunday, November 17, 2019…
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Rising American star and world no. 12 Sofia Kenin Joins Volvo Car Open player field
October 29, 2019
Kenin has won three singles titles and two doubles titles during the 2019 season World No. 12 Sofia Kenin has entered the player field for the 2020 Volvo Car Open, happening April 4…
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Columbia Sailing Club to host 60th annual Midlands Regatta – November 1 – 3 on Lake Murray
October 29, 2019
Columbia Sailing Club, located near the dam at Lake Murray will host the 60th annual Midlands Regatta November 1 – 3. The regatta traditionally has over 90 to 120 boats…
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Mason in search of a Trick-Or-Treating partner
October 15, 2019
Win the Chance to trick-or-trick with Mason on Halloween The Columbia Fireflies and Mason today announced that Mason is in search of a friend to spend his Halloween with. Children…
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2018 champion Kiki Bertens and 2018 finalist Julia Goerges join 2020 Volvo Car Open player field
October 9, 2019
Fan favorites Bertens and Goerges will compete in Charleston for the fifth and seventh time, respectively 2018 Volvo Car Open champion Kiki Bertens and 2018 Volvo Car Open finalist Julia Goerges…
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RCSD takes top honors in statewide Police Olympics
October 8, 2019By W. Thomas Smith Jr. The Richland County Sheriff’s Department’s TEAM RCSD won several awards during last week’s South Carolina Law Enforcement Officers Association 2019 Police Olympics, including the coveted…
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Ballpark Digest names Segra Park “Class A Ballpark of the Decade”
October 3, 2019
Fourth major honor awarded to Segra Park in its first four seasons Ballpark Digest has again honored Segra Park – this time as its Class A Ballpark of the Decade. The…
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Greenville Country Club’s Robb Thompson named South Carolina’s Tennis Pro of the Year
October 1, 2019
Greenville Country Club (GCC), one of the South’s most historic and prestigious country clubs, is proud to announce that Robb Thompson, Tennis Director, has been recognized as South Carolina’s Tennis…
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Cola Town Bike Collective to launch fall concert series October 19th
September 25, 2019
Cola Town Bike Collective will launch its inaugural fall concert series on October 19th from 6 to 9 pm at 711 Elmwood Avenue. The two-part series will feature local artists…
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Greenville Triumph signs two CESA players to Academy contracts for remainder of 2019 season
September 23, 2019
Greenville Triumph SC has signed two local youth players to academy contracts for the remainder of the 2019 season, marking the first academy signings in the club’s history. Both players…
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The top 10 moments of the 2019 Fireflies season
September 22, 2019
The 2019 Fireflies season is in the books and it’s time to count down the top 10 moments of the year. From dominant performances to dramatic comebacks, Columbia’s season featured…
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Two young talented tennis stars commit to 2020 Volvo Car Open
September 18, 2019
The Volvo Car Open announced today that Belinda Bencic, a top 10 WTA player and US Open semifinalist, and Amanda Anisimova, an American rising star and French Open semifinalist, have committed to…
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Mount Pleasant Racquet Club partners with two Tennis Hall of Fame legends
September 10, 2019
With pre-construction work underway, Mount Pleasant Racquet Club has entered into a partnership with tennis coaching legend, Nick Bolletieri, who will assist with the development and youth program planning at…
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Healthy Tailgate Tips from a Registered Dietitian
September 8, 2019
By Kay MacInnis, Registered Dietitian, Providence Health School is back in session, and football has kicked off. For many of us, that means tailgates! Personally, I am always looking…
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First NCAA-sanctioned game to be played on the The Citadel’s parade field since 2015
August 30, 2019
The Citadel women’s soccer team will host the Navy Midshipmen on Sunday, Sept. 1 at 12 p.m. The game will be played on Summerall Field, in the middle of The Citadel’s campus. This…
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College football facilities get a design boost by Jack Porter
August 30, 2019
Jack Porter, an experiential design group specializing in branded sports environments and interactive design, announces the completion of several projects at Norte Dame, Syracuse University, Indiana University, University of Miami,…
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Charleston RiverDogs game to benefit Alzheimer’s research
August 27, 2019
Sign Up with Code to Support Local Non Profit Celebrate Labor Day Weekend while giving back at the ballpark. The RiverDogs Alzheimer’s Awareness Night will take place on Sunday, September…
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Two-time Grand Slam champion Garbiñe Muguruza enters Volvo Car Open
August 21, 2019
Former World No. 1 and two-time Grand Slam champion Garbiñe Muguruza will compete in the Volvo Car Open for the first time since 2013. The WTA Premier tournament is scheduled for April…
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Wofford College announces promotions, addition in Department of Athletics
August 8, 2019
Wofford College has announced two promotions and an addition in the Department of Athletics. Elizabeth Rabb, a 2001 Wofford College graduate, has been named deputy director of athletics for external…
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Volvo Car Open champion Madison Keys returns to Charleston
August 7, 2019
Keys has reached the quarterfinals or better in five of the last eight Grand Slam tournaments After winning the 2019 Volvo Car Open in April, Madison Keys has committed to defending…
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Villanova’s Jason Donnelly named athletics director at Furman
July 31, 2019
Furman University President Elizabeth Davis recently announced that Jason Donnelly, senior associate athletics director and executive director of athletics development at Villanova University, has been named athletics director at Furman.…
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Darlington Raceway, Motor Racing Network, to celebrate MRN’s 50th anniversary on Labor Day Weekend
July 30, 2019
MRN will be giving away special opportunities to Darlington Stripe Zone Hospitality customers as part of its 50th anniversary celebration Darlington Raceway and the Motor Racing Network, will be celebrating MRN’s…
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The Advanced Institute for Development and Learning (AID-L) hosts ‘Chip-In For Charity’ at Topgolf Greenville on August 25th
July 29, 2019
The Advanced Institute for Development and Learning (AID-L) is hosting a ‘Chip-In For Charity’ fundraiser on August 25, 2019 at Topgolf, a new premier golf entertainment venue in Greenville, to…
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