Greenville pro soccer team to be called Greenville Triumph Soccer Club
August 10, 2018Greenville’s new pro soccer team will be called Greenville Triumph Soccer Club as a testament to the community’s indomitable spirit and the region’s ability to overcome adversity to transform itself…
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All-new running event coming to Myrtle Beach this November
August 2, 2018The Grand Strand is known in the world of running to offer flat courses that help elevate both speed and endurance. This November, runners will have yet one more Myrtle…
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Two Charleston-based teams attend 2018 U.S. Youth National Championship
August 2, 2018United Soccer Academy (USA), a Charleston-based soccer club, is one of the only two clubs in the country to have two teams attend the U.S. Youth Soccer National Championship Series…
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Two Charleston-based teams attend 2018 U.S. Youth National Championship
August 2, 2018United Soccer Academy (USA), a Charleston-based soccer club, is one of the only two clubs in the country to have two teams attend the U.S. Youth Soccer National Championship Series…
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Hanckel Marine serves as title sponsor for 2018 Fishing for Miracles King Mackerel Tournament
July 30, 2018Hanckel Marine, a full-service boat dealership located in Charleston, will serve as the title sponsor for the 2018 Fishing for Miracles King Mackerel Tournament from Thursday, August 16 to Saturday, August 18 at the…
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Carolina Panthers Training Camp Kickoff Party welcomes team to Wofford
July 23, 2018July 26 celebration includes first practice; Play 60 Day set for July 27 The Carolina Panthers 2018 Summer Training Camp opens Thursday, July 26, at Wofford College’s Gibbs Stadium with the annual Training…
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Capaccio to serve as Bulldogs interim athletic director while search continues
July 23, 2018The Citadel athletics department will be managed by a new interim athletic director (AD), Mike Capaccio, while the college continues considering candidates to permanently fill the position. Capaccio is the vice…
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Spirit Communications Park to host S.C. American Legion baseball championships
July 18, 2018Columbia’s Spirit Communications Park next week will host the S.C. American Legion state championship baseball tournament for the first time. Four teams will compete in the tournament July 25-27. Game times…
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Xtra Inch 2018 First Choice Fit® Marcus Lattimore football camp comes to Columbia, South Carolina on Saturday, July 21
July 18, 2018Football camps and community health fairs offered to First Choice plan members and public at no charge The Xtra Inch, in partnership with the First Choice Medicaid health plan, will hold its…
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Senior League Baseball World Series begins July 28 in Easley
July 16, 2018The Senior League Baseball World Series, a weeklong tournament featuring the most talented 13- to 16-year-old baseball players in the world, will be held July 28 – August 4, 2018…
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Senior League Baseball World Series begins July 28 in Easley
July 16, 2018The Senior League Baseball World Series, a weeklong tournament featuring the most talented 13- to 16-year-old baseball players in the world, will be held July 28 – August 4, 2018…
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American Legion Baseball championship tournament set for July 25-27 at Spirit Communications Park
July 1, 2018This year’s South Carolina American Legion Baseball championship tournament will be held in Columbia. The 2018 tournament is set for July 25-27 at Spirit Communications Park in Columbia’s Bull Street district. This…
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The Citadel Athletics launches OvationTix by AudienceView
June 27, 2018AudienceView is pleased to announce that Citadel Athletics is live on OvationTix, resulting in a significantly and immediately improved experience for Bulldog fans and staff. For the first time, Bulldog supporters…
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Remember Old Hickory to be honored at Greenville Drive game
June 26, 2018The Remember Old Hickory project will be a key part of the 2018 Military Appreciation Day at Flour Field on Sunday, July 1. The annual Military Appreciation Day is put…
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Remember Old Hickory to be honored at Greenville Drive game
June 26, 2018The Remember Old Hickory project will be a key part of the 2018 Military Appreciation Day at Flour Field on Sunday, July 1. The annual Military Appreciation Day is put…
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Craft Axe Throwing announces competitive Axe Throwing League
June 18, 2018Axe throwing has been around in Greenville for a few months now and has been a massive success. Every day it seems there is a long waiting list of people…
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PGA golfer Jay Haas purchases Eagle Zone with sons and other investors
June 18, 2018PGA golfer Jay Haas and his two sons are among a group of investors who have purchased the Eagle Zone driving range in Greenville with plans to invest more than…
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YMCA of Columbia Swim Lessons Create Strong Swimmers and Confident Kids
May 21, 2018Lessons help swimmers of all ages and skills develop a lifelong love of swimming May is National Water Safety Month, and the perfect time to get children involved in swim…
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BANDWAGON places fourth in Startup Dubai Office Blockchain Challenge
May 21, 2018BANDWAGON has now gone global. This sports technology company recently places fourth out of 17 companies in the Startup Dubai Office Blockchain Challenge. Dubai launched a city-wide Blockchain Strategy in…
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BANDWAGON places fourth in Startup Dubai Office Blockchain Challenge
May 21, 2018BANDWAGON has now gone global. This sports technology company recently places fourth out of 17 companies in the Startup Dubai Office Blockchain Challenge. Dubai launched a city-wide Blockchain Strategy in…
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Doug Erwin joins Greenville Pro Soccer Leadership Team
May 17, 2018Greenville Pro Soccer is pleased to announce the appointment of Doug Erwin as vice chairman and chief brand officer of the ownership group bringing a United Soccer League (USL) D3…
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Three Xtra Inch 2018 First Choice Fit® Marcus Lattimore Football Camps continue throughout South Carolina
May 11, 2018Football camps and community health fairs offered to First Choice plan members and public at no charge The Xtra Inch, in partnership with the First Choice Medicaid health plan, will hold three…
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Get ready for Soda City FC
April 25, 2018The United Premier Soccer League (UPSL) is excited to announce Soda City FC as a new member starting with the 2018 Fall Season. Based in Columbia (S.C.), Soda City FC…
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Get ready for Soda City FC
April 25, 2018The United Premier Soccer League (UPSL) is excited to announce Soda City FC as a new member starting with the 2018 Fall Season. Based in Columbia (S.C.), Soda City FC…
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South Carolina Stingrays announce new ownership
April 17, 2018Private Equity Investor & Businessman Todd Halloran To Build On Franchise’s Storied Legacy The South Carolina Stingrays announced today that long-time owner the Zucker Family has sold controlling interest in…
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Fireflies seek candidates for 2nd annual military baseball card set
April 16, 2018The Columbia Fireflies are looking for active duty military members, reservists and military veterans to honor in their 2nd Annual Military Baseball Card Set, presented by AllSouth Federal Credit Union. On…
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Columbia College holds inaugural Athletic Hall of Fame induction
April 10, 2018Columbia College recognized the 2018 Class of its Athletic Hall of Fame during Alumnae Weekend. The inaugural Athletic Hall of Fame induction ceremony was held in the Porter Gymnasium on…
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Beyond Home Runs and Touchdowns: COR’s Emerging Columbia Series presents Sports in the Midlands + Their Impact – April 18
April 10, 2018Wednesday, April 18, 5:30-7:30 p.m., Columbia Opportunity Resource invites the community to take a deep dive into the world of sports in the capital city region when they present…
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Three from Sea Island, Georgia join the RBC Heritage field
April 2, 2018Brian Harman, Chris Kirk and Hudson Swafford are joining fellow Sea Island residents and past champions Matt Kuchar and Davis Love III at the 50th annual RBC Heritage Presented by…
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Topgolf breaks ground in Myrtle Beach
April 2, 2018Global sports entertainment leader Topgolf® has officially broken ground in Myrtle Beach. The 55,000-square-foot venue is expected to open to the public in early 2019. “We’re honored that Topgolf has selected Myrtle Beach for another South Carolina…
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Topgolf breaks ground in Myrtle Beach
April 2, 2018Global sports entertainment leader Topgolf® has officially broken ground in Myrtle Beach. The 55,000-square-foot venue is expected to open to the public in early 2019. “We’re honored that Topgolf has selected Myrtle Beach for another South Carolina…
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Six with ties to the Palmetto State commit to RBC Heritage
April 2, 2018Scott Brown, Lucas Glover, Bill Haas, Kevin Kisner, Ben Martin and William McGirt are joining fellow South Carolinian and defending champion Wesley Bryan at the 50th annual RBC Heritage Presented…
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Six with ties to the Palmetto State commit to RBC Heritage
April 2, 2018Scott Brown, Lucas Glover, Bill Haas, Kevin Kisner, Ben Martin and William McGirt are joining fellow South Carolinian and defending champion Wesley Bryan at the 50th annual RBC Heritage Presented…
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USC Upstate officially introduces new basketball coach Thursday, April 5
March 30, 2018The University of South Carolina Upstate announced this morning that Dave Dickerson will join the university as head coach of the men’s basketball team. Dickerson, who is currently employed with…
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Former 1st round draft pick Anthony Kay, strong pitching staff highlight 2018 Fireflies roster
March 30, 2018Mets Release 2018 Columbia Fireflies Roster Ahead of Opening Day on April 5 Former first round draft choice Anthony Kay headlines the Fireflies 2018 Opening Day roster, released by the New York…
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Fans invited to join the Fireflies at Fan Fest – March 25
March 22, 2018The Columbia Fireflies invite all fans out to Spirit Communications Park for Fan Fest on Sunday, March 25 from noon to 3:00p.m. Fan Fest will be the first official event to kick…
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Celebrating “7 Decades of Nascar”at Darlington Raceway
March 22, 2018Darlington Raceway is celebrating “7 Decades of NASCAR” for its Bojangles’ Southern 500 Throwback Weekend on Sept. 1-2. As part of the celebration, the track Too Tough To Tame is highlighting specific moments…
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Celebrating “7 Decades of Nascar”at Darlington Raceway
March 22, 2018Darlington Raceway is celebrating “7 Decades of NASCAR” for its Bojangles’ Southern 500 Throwback Weekend on Sept. 1-2. As part of the celebration, the track Too Tough To Tame is highlighting specific moments…
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BANDWAGON and Sacramento State in deal to elevate fan experience
March 20, 2018Sacramento State football fans will get a more customized experience at Hornet Stadium this fall thanks to the work of BANDWAGON. BANDWAGON tracks qualitative customer data for ticketed live events…
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Richland Northeast names new basketball coach
March 19, 2018At a board meeting Tuesday, March 13, 2018, Superintendent Baron R. Davis recommended and the Richland School District Two Board of Trustees approved the hiring of a new high school…
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Greenville awarded USL Division III franchise
March 16, 2018Joe Erwin Leads Ownership Group Bringing Professional Soccer to Upstate The Greenville community has acquired a United Soccer League (USL) Division III franchise and will bring professional soccer to the…
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Orlando Jones joins BANDWAGON’s Board of Advisors
February 28, 2018Actor and comedian Orlando Jones has joined the Board of Advisors for BANDWAGON, a sports technology company that captures and enhances the game day experience for teams and brands. With…
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USC Upstate Athletics to host 2018 Sparty’s Ball, Auction on April 20, 2018
February 21, 2018Put on your dancing shoes as the University of South Carolina Upstate welcomes The Entertainers to campus for the 2018 Sparty’s Ball and Auction to benefit the Athletics Department on Friday,…
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Wofford equestrian team to co-host, compete Saturday- College co-hosting Tryon competition with Furman, Converse
February 19, 2018Wofford College’s equestrian team will co-host and compete Saturday, Feb. 24, in a collegiate competition at the FENCE Equestrian Center in Tryon, N.C. Co-hosting the event with Wofford are Furman University…
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Columbia Fireflies individual tickets on sale February 23
February 19, 2018Single-game tickets for the 2018 Columbia Fireflies season will go on sale Friday, February 23 at 10:00 a.m. Tickets can be purchased online at FirefliesTickets.com, at the Fireflies Box Office at Spirit…
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Fireflies now scheduling national anthem auditions
February 15, 2018With Opening Day at Spirit Communications Park on Thursday, April 5 quickly approaching, the Fireflies are searching for musical talent (soloists and / or groups) to perform the National Anthem before home…
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DSS Division of Early Care & Education and the USC Women’s Basketball Team partner for the 5th Annual Health & Fitness Game
February 14, 2018The South Carolina Department of Social Services, Division of Early Care & Education recently hosted the Fifth Annual Health & Fitness Game Sunday with the University of South Carolina Women’s Basketball Team…
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Columbia Fireflies and New York Mets extend Player Development Contract
February 12, 2018The Columbia Fireflies and New York Mets today announced that they are extending their Player Development Contract (PDC) through the 2020 season. The Mets have been affiliated with Hardball Capital’s…
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SC Asphalt Pavement Association presents pavement awards
February 11, 2018The South Carolina Asphalt Pavement Association recently presented awards for Green Construction, Innovative Pavement, Project Delivery, and Quality Pavements at its annual Winter Conference, held on January 30, 2018, at…
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SC Asphalt Pavement Association presents pavement awards
February 11, 2018The South Carolina Asphalt Pavement Association recently presented awards for Green Construction, Innovative Pavement, Project Delivery, and Quality Pavements at its annual Winter Conference, held on January 30, 2018, at…
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