54th Annual Upstate South Carolina Boat Show returns to Greenville Convention Center January 25-28
January 17, 2024
Start planning for summer at the lake at the 54th Annual Upstate SC Boat Show at the Greenville Convention Center from Thursday, January 25 through Sunday, January 28, 2024. This…
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PickleGarden on the River development coming to Columbia near Riverbanks Zoo
January 4, 2024
Ryan McCue, ALC of Colliers | South Carolina brokered the sale of a 4.75-acre parcel at 680 Candi Lane in Columbia, SC, set to be developed into a biergarten and…
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Photos of the 2023 Global Vision Award Gala, honoring Coach Dawn Staley
January 2, 2024
On December 7, 2023, the Columbia World Affairs Council is presented the Global Vision Award to Coach Dawn Staley. An Olympic gold medalist, American Basketball Hall of Famer, and Head…
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Battle at BullStreet is back March 2, 2024
December 19, 2023
Clemson and USC baseball teams renew rivalry at Segra Park The Columbia Fireflies, in conjunction with the Clemson University and University of South Carolina athletic departments, announced that Segra Park…
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Fairways of Philanthropy: Caledonia, True Blue tee time specials to benefit project golf
December 19, 2023PAWLEYS ISLAND, SC – Caledonia Golf & Fish Club and True Blue Golf Club, two of golf-rich South Carolina’s top 5 public courses, are offering holiday specials that will delight…
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River Bluff Men’s Soccer Head Coach, Phil Savitz, announces retirement after 44 years of coaching, including 11 years at River Bluff High School
November 30, 2023
After an illustrious 44-year career in coaching, including an unparalleled 33-year tenure as the Men’s Head Soccer Coach at Irmo High School and the last 11 years at River Bluff…
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Fireflies Clubhouse Manager wins League Award
November 30, 2023
Andreas recognized as Carolina League Home Clubhouse Attendant of the Year The Fireflies, in conjunction with the Carolina League and Minor League Baseball, announced that Clubhouse Manager Christian Andreas has…
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Entrepreneur Minute – Meredith Trout, BEATS Barre Studio
November 28, 2023
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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Dawn Staley, Coach and Olympian, to receive 2023 Global Vision Award
November 20, 2023
The Columbia World Affairs Council announced Coach Dawn Staley as the 2023 Global Vision Award recipient. An Olympic gold medalist, American Basketball Hall of Famer, and head coach of women’s…
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Capital City/Lake Murray Country to host major Kayak Fishing Championships in 2024
October 26, 2023
USA Kayak Fishing Team Qualifier April 25-28, 2024 Pan American Kayak Fishing Championship September 26-29, 2024 Capital City/Lake Murray Country (CCLMC) announced that Lake Murray has been chosen as the site for…
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SC B.A.S.S. Nation visits top-ranked Lake Murray for Six Man Tournament
October 17, 2023
South Carolina B.A.S.S. Nation returned to Lake Murray on October 13-14, 2023 for their Six-Man Tournament. This tournament was composed of 32 Bassmaster Clubs from around South Carolina and featured the…
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Capital City/Lake Murray Country to host B.A.S.S. Elite Series in May 2024
October 12, 2023
Capital City/Lake Murray Country (CCLMC) announced that the Bassmaster Elite Series will return to Lake Murray in 2024. Since 1991, B.A.S.S. has visited Lake Murray ten times with its most recent trip,…
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Lake Murray Country will host the Bassmaster College Series Fishing Competition January 26-27, 2024
October 5, 2023
Capital City/Lake Murray Country Regional Tourism Board (CCLMC) is announced that Lake Murray will be one of six stops on the Bassmaster College Series Tournament Trail. The series will set up shop…
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Major League Fishing Bass Pro Tour on Lake Murray to air on Discovery Channel this weekend
September 28, 2023
Watch Fox Rent A Car Stage Three at Lake Murray, Sept. 30 – Oct. 1 Capital City/Lake Murray Country hosted the Major League Fishing Fox Rent A Car Stage Three Bass Pro Tour on Lake…
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TravelBoom launches newly designed Website at MBN.com
September 19, 2023
MBN.com, Myrtle Beach’s top tee time and golf package site, has launched its newly renovated website in partnership with TravelBoom, MBN.com is now poised to better direct users to the…
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Garvin Design Group, Contract Construction break ground on CCU Indoor Practice Facility
September 7, 2023
Garvin Design Group and Contract Construction joined Coastal Carolina University to break ground on a new Indoor Practice Facility project on Thursday, September 7. Located at the intersection of University…
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Caledonia, True Blue prepare to host 32 teams from across the nation for Golfweek Challenge
September 5, 2023
Thirty-two collegiate golf teams from across the nation are gearing up to play Caledonia Golf & Fish Club and True Blue Golf Club, two of America’s top 100 resort courses,…
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Christopher Rainey captures Flight Winners Playoff At PlayGolfMyrtleBeach.com World Amateur Handicap Championship
September 5, 2023
Christopher Rainey (Drums, Pa.) shot a net 68 (gross 99) to win the Flight Winners’ Playoff at the 40th annual PlayGolfMyrtleBeach.com World Amateur Handicap Championship Friday at Grande Dunes Resort…
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Palpable HOPE for the Gamecock faithful
September 4, 2023
By W. Thomas Smith Jr. I WAS ENCOURAGED during a quick Labor Day trip to the gym this morning to see so many guys working out in their Gamecock sweatshirts…
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Carolina Sunshine for Children 2nd annual 5k for children
August 24, 2023
Walk, run, or roll to grant wishes for children in South Carolina! Local nonprofit Carolina Sunshine for Children will host its second annual 5k for children to raise funds that…
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Long Bay Golf Club reopens following greens restoration project
August 14, 2023
Long Bay Golf Club, a Jack Nicklaus design that is one of the Myrtle Beach area’s most popular layouts, reopened August 14 following a comprehensive greens restoration project. Founders Group…
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COLUMBIA FIREFLIES: Homestand Preview: August 8-20
August 7, 2023
Fireflies head home for penultimate homestand of the season COLUMBIA, SC – The Fireflies head back home to Segra Park in the heart of August for their penultimate homestand of…
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Dee Nichols named athletic director at Presbyterian College
August 4, 2023
Longtime administrator Dee Nichols has been chosen to serve as Presbyterian College’s new director of athletics. Nichols, the senior associate athletic director for operations and senior woman administrator, replaces Rob…
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Denmark Technical College welcomes James Hill Jr. as athletic director and head women’s basketball coach
July 18, 2023
Former Virginia State University women’s head basketball coach, James Hill Jr., has been selected as the next athletic director and head women’s basketball coach at Denmark Technical College. Hill spent 16…
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Sheriff Lott and RCSD to kick-off Independence Day with morning workout at the S.C. State House
June 29, 2023The July 4 event will honor fallen soldier and RCSD deputy Ryan Rawl By W. Thomas Smith Jr. Registration is open for the 11th-annual RYAN RAWL MEMORIAL WORKOUT to be…
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Bassmaster Names Lake Murray #4/100 “Best Bass Lakes 2023”
June 27, 2023
Bassmaster has named Lake Murray #4 out of 100 in their 2023 “100 Best Bass Lakes Revealed” list. The story was featured in the July/August issue of Bassmaster Magazine. “After months…
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River Bluff High School announces exciting coaching changes for women’s lacrosse program
June 12, 2023
River Bluff High School is delighted to introduce Head Coach Shannon Aikens as the newest addition to their women’s lacrosse program. Coach Aikens will bring her extensive experience and passion…
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Ridge View High School alumnus receives bachelor’s degree from Georgetown University
May 31, 2023
Malcolm Wilson to continue his education at Queens University of Charlotte After Malcolm Gregory Lee Wilson graduated from Ridge View High School in June 2019, he headed directly to Georgetown…
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Head Coach – Esports
May 25, 2023
Head Coach – Esports University of South Carolina Upstate STA00661PO23 Spartanburg, SC The Head Coach of Esports Operations provides leadership and vision for the Esports program, which will be competing…
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River Bluff High School celebrates State Championship victory and outstanding individual achievement
May 25, 2023
River Bluff High School announced the incredible success of our baseball team in winning the highly coveted 5A State Championship. The victory, achieved in a thrilling game last night, showcases the…
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Homestand Preview: May 23-28
May 22, 2023
In-state rival Charleston RiverDogs close out May at Segra Park The first-place Columbia Fireflies (23-16) welcome the Charleston RiverDogs (17-22), Class-A Affiliate of the Tampa Bay Rays to Columbia for…
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Upcountry History Museum is a 2023 Blue Star Museum
May 19, 2023
The Upcountry History Museum – Greenville County has joined museums nationwide in the Blue Star Museums program, a collaboration that provides free admission to the nation’s active-duty military personnel and…
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From XVI World Bass Championship to Bassmaster Elite Series, and Major League Fishing’s Bass Pro Tour
May 17, 2023
Lake Murray is the Top Fishing Destination Over the last 6 months Capital City/Lake Murray Country Regional Tourism Board (CCLMC) has hosted the biggest and the best in international and…
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Big fishing means big economic impact
May 9, 2023
From XVI World Bass Championship to Bassmaster Elite Series, and Major League Fishing’s Bass Pro Tour – Lake Murray is The Top Fishing Destination Over the last 6 months Capital…
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Benton battles back to win action-packed Bassmaster Elite Series event at Lake Murray
May 1, 2023
The night leading up to Championship Sunday at the Marathon Bassmaster Elite at Lake Murray, Drew Benton was angry. He could hardly sleep. After claiming the Day 2 lead with back-to-back bags over…
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Fireflies Team President Brad Shank honored with Minker Award
April 3, 2023
The Kansas City Royals announced that Columbia Fireflies Team President Brad Shank has been awarded the Matt Minker Dedication and Leadership Award. Each year, the Royals honor a Minor League…
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True Blue Golf Club, Caledonia Golf & Fish Club set to host Golfweek/Any Given Tuesday Intercollegiate
March 26, 2023
True Blue Golf Club and Caledonia Golf & Fish Club, two of America’s top 100 resort courses, are poised to host 36 teams from across the nation for the Golfweek/Any…
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Glen M. Crawford is Selected as Columbia College Director of Athletics
March 14, 2023President Tom Bogart is proud to announce the appointment of Glen M. Crawford as the next Director of Athletics at Columbia College. Crawford brings with him decades of experience in…
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Entrepreneur Minute – Anibal Braga, Dunlop Sports
March 5, 2023
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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Assistant AD for Marketing and Fan Experience
February 24, 2023
Assistant AD for Marketing and Fan Experience University of South Carolina Upstate STA00221PO23 Spartanburg, SC www.uscupstate.edu The Assistant AD for Marketing and Fan Experience serves to increase the awareness of…
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World No. 2 Aryna Sabalenka joins the Credit One Charleston Open field
February 21, 2023
2023 Australian Open champion and World No. 2 Aryna Sabalenka has committed to compete in the Credit One Charleston Open, the largest women’s-only tennis tournament in North America. The tournament,…
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It’s a Great Day for the Red Devils!
February 3, 2023
The Clinton High School football team had an excellent 2022 season, finishing 13-1. Several players certainly caught the eyes of coaches from local colleges and universities, and as a result,…
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Furman University to host Greenville Triumph, Greenville Liberty for 2023 season
January 9, 2023
Soccer Club continues work toward construction of a multi-use stadium to host matches in 2024 The Greenville Triumph and Greenville Liberty will play their home matches at Furman University’s Paladin…
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Charleston Open named WTA 500 Tournament of the Year
December 19, 2022
The Credit One Charleston Open, the largest women’s-only tennis tournament in North America, has been named the WTA 500 tournament of the year. The recognition comes from the Women’s Tennis…
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20th Annual Chick-fil-A Classic December 27 – 30
December 6, 2022
Experience Columbia SC Sports announced the 20th Annual Chick-fil-A Classic Holiday Basketball Tournament to be held at River Bluff High School in Lexington, SC, Dec. 27 – 30, 2022. Participating teams…
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Golf Tourism Solutions to manage 40th annual National Retired Military Golf Classic
November 30, 2022
Golf Tourism Solutions, home to the game’s premier tournament operations staff, is taking over management of the 40th annual National Retired Military Golf Classic (NRMGC), a 72-hole event that will…
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Richland County Recreation Commission hosts Skills and Drills Combine with the Richland County High School Player of the Year Nominees
October 12, 2022Join the Richland County Recreation Commission (RCRC) for a Skills and Drills Combine with the Richland County High School Player of the Year Nominees. This free 2-hour football combine-style clinic…
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TD Bank Partners with PGA REACH Carolinas Foundation
October 10, 2022Partnership to Focus on Enhanced Opportunities for Disabled Veterans Through Golf TD Bank has partnered with the PGA REACH Carolinas Foundation to enhance opportunities for disabled Veterans. PGA REACH Carolinas…
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CPI Security and Fireflies help refurbish youth fields
October 10, 2022
Team will renovate Greenview Park to enhance community baseball and softball The Columbia Fireflies are teaming up with CPI Security to enhance baseball and softball experiences for youth in Columbia,…
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Nominees for Richland County High School Player of the Year–Football have been selected
October 3, 2022
The Richland County Recreation Commission announced the nominees for the 2022 Richland County High School Player of the Year–Football Award. This prestigious award is presented annually to the top varsity…
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