Wedgefield Country Club’s “Get Better, Not Bigger” strategy featured in national trade journal
March 17, 2026
National trade publication Club + Resort Business recently analyzed the financial turnaround of Wedgefield Country Club. Under the leadership of managing partner Christian Crescenzo, the property has grown annual sales…
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The University of South Carolina and Sports Business Journal will publish college basketball postseason social media rankings
March 17, 2026
The madness of March has a pulse. And the University of South Carolina is measuring it. The College Sports Social Pulse™, the first-ever measure of college sports influence on social…
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Capes and Community: Superhero 5k Returns to Fountain Inn to Support Autism Advocacy
March 13, 2026
The streets of downtown Fountain Inn are set to transform into a sea of capes and costumes as the 7th Annual Superhero 5k Run/Walk for Autism returns on Saturday, April…
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Hammock Coast golf shines in USA Today/10 Best contests
March 13, 2026
By Clayton Stairs, Tourism Manager for the Georgetown County Chamber of Commerce and South Carolina’s Hammock Coast Golf on South Carolina’s Hammock Coast’s is once again garnering national attention –…
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Play Ball: Opening Day in Fountain Inn at the Emanuel Sullivan Sports Complex
March 11, 2026
The wait is finally over for local sports fans. On March 28th, the gates at the Emanuel Sullivan Sports Complex will officially swing open for the spring season, marking the…
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Georgetown gears up for the 13th Annual Bridge2Bridge Run
March 10, 2026
The countdown is on for the 13th Annual Bridge2Bridge Run, happening Saturday, March 21, 2026, in historic Georgetown. Presented by Mark Nash State Farm, this iconic community tradition brings runners,…
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First Annual Fountain Inn Fury Day Wiffle Ball Tournament Set for April 4
March 10, 2026
Fountain Inn residents are invited to gather for a day of friendly competition and community spirit at the First Annual Fountain Inn Fury Day Wiffle Ball Tournament on Saturday, April…
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Mauldin Sports Center Launches March Madness Fitness Bracket Challenge
March 7, 2026
As basketball fans across the country prepare their tournament brackets, the Mauldin Sports Center is bringing the competitive spirit of March Madness to the gym floor. The facility has officially…
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Fountain Inn Boys Soccer Wins 5–4 Thriller Over Newberry
March 5, 2026
The Fountain Inn High School boys soccer team delivered an exciting performance this week, edging out Newberry in a high-scoring 5–4 matchup that kept fans on the edge of their…
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Credit One Charleston Open releases preliminary player field featuring 10 top 25 players and 11 Americans
March 5, 2026
Charleston field includes defending champion Jessica Pegula and two-time 2025 Grand Slam finalist Amanda Anisimova, as well as 2025 Australian Open champion Madison Keys and local standout Emma Navarro The Credit…
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Tennis 101 classes + a few spots remain for spring programs
March 3, 2026
Ready to learn the game or get back on the court? Tennis 101 is a fun, beginner-friendly 6-week program designed to teach the fundamentals of tennis in an encouraging, low-pressure…
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Laurens County’s First Elite Cheer Program to Launch in Clinton
March 2, 2026
Laurens County is set to reach a new milestone in youth athletics with the launch of its first-ever elite competitive cheer program. Owned and operated by Rockey Gaines and Erin…
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Mauldin’s Cade Spencer Earns All-Region Honors for Second Straight Year
March 2, 2026
Mauldin High School senior Cade Spencer continues to cement his legacy in Mavericks wrestling history. The standout heavyweight has been named Region 1-5A All-Region for the second consecutive year, a…
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Fountain Inn Fury Athletic Boosters Open 2026 Senior Scholarship Applications
March 1, 2026
The Fountain Inn Fury Athletic Booster Club has officially opened the application window for its 2026 senior student-athlete scholarships. The program is designed to recognize graduating seniors from Fountain Inn…
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Mauldin High School Football Program to Host Mandatory Parent Interest Meeting
March 1, 2026
Mauldin High School will host a football parent interest meeting for all new and returning players today, Monday, March 2, 2026. The meeting is scheduled to begin at 6:00 p.m.…
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Blue Hose Baseball Elevates O’Kevius Conway to Assistant Coach Role
March 1, 2026
Presbyterian College head baseball coach Elton Pollock has announced the promotion of O’Kevius Conway to Assistant Coach for the Blue Hose. Coach Conway is in his first season with Blue…
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Inaugural rugby competition spotlights community and remembrance in Columbia, SC
February 26, 2026
Experience Columbia SC Sports stands beside the University of South Carolina Rugby community as they host the inaugural BIG E Memorial Invitational on Saturday, March 28. The event consists of…
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Mauldin’s Playoff Run Ends in Hard-Fought Battle
February 25, 2026
The postseason came to a close for the Mauldin High School boys basketball team this week after a tough playoff loss that capped off an otherwise competitive season. Facing strong…
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CHS Wrestlers Shine at State Tournament with Individual Titles and Top-Five Team Finish
February 24, 2026
The Clinton High School wrestling program delivered an outstanding performance this weekend at the South Carolina Individual State Tournament in Florence, with multiple podium finishes and a state champion leading…
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Greenville Triumph adjusts stadium opening to June 3 following back-to-back winter storms’ impact on operational readiness
February 24, 2026
Following a comprehensive assessment, Greenville Triumph announces that the highly anticipated opening match at GE Vernova Park at BridgeWay Station will take place on Wednesday, June 3, rather than the…
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Winter Storms Delay Highly Anticipated Stadium Opener at BridgeWay Station
February 23, 2026
Fans of the Greenville Triumph and Greenville Liberty will have to wait just a little longer for the debut of their new permanent home. Club leadership announced this week that…
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Presbyterian College Men’s Basketball to Host National TV Game in Clinton
February 22, 2026
The Presbyterian College men’s basketball team will step into the national spotlight later this week as the Blue Hose host the High Point University Panthers in a nationally televised matchup…
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Local Fairway to Celebrate Grand Opening with Free Closest-to-the-Pin Tournament on Feb. 28
February 21, 2026
Golf enthusiasts in the Golden Strip will soon have a new year-round destination to practice their swing and enjoy the game—rain or shine. Local Fairway in Simpsonville has announced its…
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SC Senate votes to keep college NIL payments a secret
February 19, 2026
Courtesy of the South Carolina Daily Gazette By Jessica Holdman South Carolina legislators will allow public colleges to continue concealing what they pay college athletes featured in university sports…
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Fireflies unveil Battle at BullStreet pre-game plaza party
February 19, 2026
Food trucks, live DJ and drinks will highlight the pre-game festivities The Columbia Fireflies announced details for its Battle at BullStreet pre-game plaza party event today. Prior to the 3:00 Clemson vs. South Carolina baseball…
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PickleRage celebrates grand opening of first South Carolina location in North Charleston
February 18, 2026
PickleRage, a premier indoor pickleball club franchise, announces the grand opening of its first South Carolina location with a two-day event at 5101 Ashley Phosphate Rd, North Charleston, SC. The…
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National Spotlight in Templeton as Presbyterian Plays High Point on ESPNU on February 26
February 16, 2026
ESPNU has selected the Presbyterian Blue Hose men’s basketball team’s home game in the Templeton Center on Thursday, February 26, against the High Point Panthers as its final Big South…
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Deadline Approaching for Clinton Family YMCA Youth Baseball and Softball Registration
February 15, 2026
Families interested in Youth Baseball and Girls Softball at the Clinton Family YMCA are urged to register soon, as the deadline is quickly approaching. Registration closes on Wednesday, February 18,…
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Fountain Inn Seniors Secure Decisive Victory on Senior Night
February 13, 2026
The Fountain Inn High School gym was packed on Tuesday, February 10, 2026, as the Fury celebrated Senior Night with a dominant sweep over the Emerald Vikings. The evening, which…
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Greenville Pro Soccer announced season ticket pricing
February 12, 2026
Package includes 15 matches at GE Vernova Park Greenville Pro Soccer announced today season ticket pricing for the 2026 season at GE Vernova Park at BridgeWay Station. Season ticket packages…
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Tickets on sale for award-winning ONEflight Myrtle Beach Classic golf tournament
February 11, 2026
Tickets for the PGA TOUR’s upcoming ONEflight Myrtle Beach Classic are available for purchase by visiting myrtlebeachclassic.com. The ONEflight Myrtle Beach Classic will be held on May 7-10, 2026, at…
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Credit One Charleston Open commits to equal prize money; record $2.5 million awarded to players in historic milestone
February 10, 2026
Charleston will offer an unprecedented $2.5 million player compensation package for a WTA 500 tournament as part of its commitment to equal pay in tennis; $2.3 million in prize money…
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Golfzon America and NGCOA form strategic partnership
February 10, 2026
Three-Year Agreement Boosts Advocacy Efforts, Annual Events and NGCOA Headquarters Charleston, South Carolina will play a key role in a new national golf industry partnership as the National Golf Course…
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Greenville Pro Soccer names Vanessa Gongora Senior Director of Marketing and Communications
February 10, 2026
Veteran marketing and media executive to support club’s continued growth ahead of 2026 stadium opening Greenville Pro Soccer announced that Vanessa Gongora has been named Senior Director of Marketing and…
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2026 Credit One Charleston Open to deliver next-level fan experience with new events and on-site activations
February 10, 2026
The 2026 tournament will feature exciting new spaces, enhanced food and beverage experiences, special events, theme nights, interactive fan activations, paddle sports programming and more The Credit One Charleston Open, the…
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Georgetown YMCA to host “POP Into the Y” Free Community Access Day this Saturday
February 9, 2026
The Tidelands Georgetown Family YMCA is inviting the public to a free “POP Into the Y” community access day this Saturday, February 14. The event is designed to showcase the…
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Head Women’s Flag Football Coach
February 9, 2026
Head Women’s Flag Football Coach University of South Carolina Upstate TMP00235PO26 Spartanburg, SC The Women’s Flag Football Head Coach is responsible for the overall administration and success of the Women’s…
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Gameday in the Golden Strip: Where to watch Super Bowl LX
February 8, 2026
Tomorrow at 6:30 p.m., the New England Patriots and Seattle Seahawks will take the field at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, but the local energy will be right here in…
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ONEflight Myrtle Beach Classic golf tournament is recruiting volunteers for May PGA stop
February 6, 2026
Pick from nine volunteer areas to be involved at the ONEflight Myrtle Beach Classic May 6-10 If you’d like to get involved with the 2026 ONEflight Myrtle Beach Classic, scheduled…
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South Carolina readies to host Major League Fishing’s Columbia PFG College Fishing National Championship on Lake Murray
February 5, 2026
Hundreds of the nation’s best collegiate bass-fishing anglers from across the country will be in Columbia, South Carolina, next week, Feb. 12-14, for the 2026 Columbia PFG College Fishing Presented by…
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Emerger Strategies partners with Ecolytics to help fly fishing and outdoor brands achieve credible sustainability data and B Corp readiness
February 4, 2026
Emerger Strategies, a sustainability solutions provider serving fishing and outdoor brands, announced a strategic partnership with Ecolytics, a sustainability data and impact management platform. The partnership expands Emerger Strategies’ capabilities…
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Greenville Triumph to open 2026 season with three home matches at Furman University’s Stone Soccer Stadium
February 3, 2026
Venue brings fans closer to the action on a true soccer pitch as the club counts down to the May 9 opening of GE Vernova Park at BridgeWay Station in…
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American Heritage Girls troop announces fishing tournament fundraiser
February 2, 2026
Georgetown’s American Heritage Girls troop is holding its second annual AHG Fishing Tournament, on Saturday, March 21 after the Bridge Bridge run from 2:00 – 5:00 pm at the Carroll…
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Presbyterian College Adds Juwan Moye to Lead Defensive Line
February 2, 2026
The Presbyterian College football staff continues to take shape as Head Coach Matt Rahl announced the addition of Juwan Moye as the Blue Hose defensive line coach. Moye becomes the…
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From Sudden Cardiac Arrest to Saving Lives: Connor Shaw Launches Heart Huddle in Simpsonville
January 30, 2026
Just four months ago, a typical Wednesday night at Gracely Park nearly turned tragic when former University of South Carolina quarterback Connor Shaw collapsed while coaching his son’s flag football…
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Original artwork, nostalgic displays highlight arrival of Bugs Bunny and friends at Upcountry History Museum
January 28, 2026
On Saturday morning, January 31, 2026, Bugs Bunny, Road Runner, Tweety Bird, and Sylvester won’t just be cartoons on your television screen, they and fellow Looney Tunes and Merrie Melodies…
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Kawonu Golf Club architect Andrew Green receives Golf Digest award
January 28, 2026
Green earns Best Renovation of the Year honors as Kawonu prepares for 2027 opening Kawonu Golf Club, the private golf-only club under construction near Greenville, South Carolina, announced that course…
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PC Softball Adds Associate Head Coach Stacey Johnson-Whitfield
January 26, 2026
Presbyterian College head softball coach David Williams has announced the addition of Stacey Johnson-Whitfield as the program’s new Associate Head Coach, bringing a decorated playing career and proven collegiate coaching…
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Caledonia Golf & Fish Club, True Blue Golf Club ranked among Golfweek’s Top 100 Resort Courses
January 26, 2026
Two of the Myrtle Beach area’s most celebrated golf courses have once again earned national recognition. Caledonia Golf & Fish Club and True Blue Golf Club in Pawleys Island were…
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Golden Strip Schools Learn Classifications in Latest SCHSL Realignment
January 25, 2026
High school athletics in the Golden Strip will enter a new competitive cycle in 2026 as the South Carolina High School League (SCHSL) has officially released classification placements for the…
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