Columbia QuadSquad Rollergirls to host Women’s Flat Track Derby Association (WFTDA) Tournament in Columbia, SC at the National Guard Armory on Bluff Rd.
April 6, 2016
Columbia’s nationally ranked roller derby league, the Columbia QuadSquad Rollergirls, are gearing up for their 3rd Annual Southern Discomfort Roller Derby Tournament! This is a WFTDA Recognized tournament that will…
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Summer Youth Basketball League registration begins April 25
April 6, 2016
The registration period for the City of Columbia’s Summer Youth Basketball League will begin Monday, April 25, the City’s Parks & Recreation Department announced. Children ages 9-18 can play in the…
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Parade Route changes for RBC Heritage Opening Ceremonies
April 5, 2016
The RBC Heritage Presented by Boeing kicks off like no other event on the PGA TOUR. South Carolina’s only PGA TOUR event, the RBC Heritage Presented by Boeing will begin…
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Columbia Tennis Center clay courts resurfacing project completed
April 5, 2016
The clay courts at the Columbia Tennis located at 1635 Whaley Street are open to the public, the City of Columbia Parks and Recreation Department announced. The courts were closed…
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Mets Reveal unofficial Fireflies roster for 2016 season
April 5, 2016
The New York Mets released an unofficial Opening Day roster for the 2016 Fireflies on Tuesday. The squad features four Mets prospects – as ranked by Baseball America and MLB.com…
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Faldo Series appoints IJGA as Official Golf Academy Partner
April 5, 2016
HILTON HEAD, SC – The Faldo Series, the global circuit of junior events created by six-time Major winner Sir Nick Faldo, has appointed the International Junior Golf Academy (IJGA) as…
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Baddeley, Brown, Singh are newest additions to the RBC Heritage Field
April 4, 2016
Scott Brown and Vijay Singh have committed to the 48th annual RBC Heritage Presented by Boeing. Past Champion Aaron Baddeley was given a sponsors exemption. South Carolina’s only PGA TOUR…
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Fireflies seek national anthem performers for 2016 season
April 4, 2016
The inaugural 2016 Columbia Fireflies season is fast approaching and the team is looking for singers, musical artists or instrumentalists to perform the national anthem prior to each home game.…
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Google announces free WiFi at new ballpark
April 4, 2016
Residents, visitors and businesses can now take advantage of free WiFi at another community gathering place. April 2nd at 10AM, Google and the Town of Moncks Corner announced that the…
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Darlington Raceway names Amanda Bishop as its next “Lady in Black”
April 4, 2016
Darlington Raceway announced today South Carolina native Amanda Bishop has been selected as the Lady in Black for 2016. As the Lady in Black, Bishop will serve as a key…
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Darlington Raceway names Amanda Bishop as its next “Lady in Black”
April 4, 2016
Bishop, a Greer, SC native, will represent the famed track in 2016 Darlington Raceway announced South Carolina native Amanda Bishop has been selected as the Lady in Black for…
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Legend Oaks Gives Back Championships benefit The ARK
April 4, 2016The fifth annual Legend Oaks Gives Back USTA Level 2 Tennis Tournament, benefiting The ARK Alzheimer’s Family Support Services, raised $4,000 to support the Lowcountry community in need. The event…
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Dufner, Fitzpatrick and Jaidee are the latest to commit to the RBC Heritage Field
March 30, 2016
Jason Dufner, Matthew Fitzpatrick and Thongchai Jaidee have all committed to the 48th annual RBC Heritage Presented by Boeing. South Carolina’s only PGA TOUR event is taking place April 11-17,…
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Five outstanding PGA Tour Pros have been added to the RBC Heritage field
March 29, 2016
Luke Donald, Brian Gay, Jamie Lovemark, Sean O’Hair and Ian Poulter have all committed to the 48th annual RBC Heritage Presented by Boeing. South Carolina’s only PGA TOUR event is…
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Mercedes-Benz Vans, LLC partners with Cooper River Bridge Run to support I Got Legs Charity
March 29, 2016
Run participants can meet I Got Legs founder Adam Gorlitsky at the Bridge Run Expo Bridge Run Expo is March 31, 12 p.m. – 8 p.m. and April 1, 8…
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Heritage Classic Foundation adds an additional scholar award in 2016
March 28, 2016
Eight outstanding Beaufort County seniors were named Heritage Classic Foundation Scholars at a luncheon Monday at the Sonesta Resort. In 2015, the Foundation awarded seven scholarships. During Monday’s awards presentation,…
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Four additional PGA Tour Pros commit to the RBC Heritage
March 28, 2016
Harris English, Brian Harman, Justin Thomas and Camilo Villegas have all committed to the 48th annual RBC Heritage Presented by Boeing. South Carolina’s only PGA TOUR event is taking place…
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Enhanced attendee experience at the Volvo Car Open
March 28, 2016
New jumbotron, additional seating at Club Court and live match streaming The Volvo Car Open has added a variety of viewer experiences to enhance its fans’ engagement on-site during the…
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The YMCA of Columbia thanks the Columbia Fireflies for their generous sponsorship of YMCA youth baseball leagues
March 28, 2016
The YMCA of Columbia announces a community-wide sponsorship of youth baseball leagues by the Columbia Fireflies at YMCAs throughout the Midlands. The new partnership will bring new jerseys and hats…
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Are diet pills worth it?
March 24, 2016
Sean Vander Veer, RD, Registered Dietitian Team Elite Staff If you are reading this article you have either considered taking diet pills, are currently or have taken them or…
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Columbia Tennis Center Clay Courts to Close for Maintenance
March 24, 2016
The Columbia Tennis Center’s clay courts will be closed to the public beginning Monday, March 28 for resurfacing, the City of Columbia Parks and Recreation Department announced. The tennis center…
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New head football coach at Westwood High
March 23, 2016
When the Westwood Redhawks take the field this summer, the playbook will be in the hands of new head football coach Dustin Curtis. Curtis comes to Richland School District Two…
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GHS athletic director receives state award
March 23, 2016
Lexington County School District One congratulates Gilbert High School Athletic Director Barry Harley, who received the South Carolina Athletic Administrators Association 3A Athletic Director of the Year 2015–2016 award. Harley…
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Tickets going fast for the April 2 Carolina Cup Steeplechase Race
March 22, 2016
CAMDEN, SC –Tickets are selling at a brisk pace for this spring’s Carolina Cup race, according to Nick Ellis, Chief Executive Officer of the Carolina Cup Racing Association. In fact, several…
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Tickets going fast for the April 2 Carolina Cup Steeplechase Race
March 22, 2016
CAMDEN, SC –Tickets are selling at a brisk pace for this spring’s Carolina Cup race, according to Nick Ellis, Chief Executive Officer of the Carolina Cup Racing Association. In fact, several…
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Topgolf targeting more markets for expansion
March 21, 2016
The global golf entertainment company is actively searching for locations in cities of all sizes Global golf entertainment leader Topgolf® announced it has a broad search underway for new locations…
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Fireflies introduce four top table seats
March 21, 2016
Try one of Spirit Communications Park’s most unique seating options Spirit Communications Park will offer one of the most luxurious viewing options around the South Atlantic League during its inaugural…
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Five world ranked PGA Tour pros commit to the RBC Heritage
March 21, 2016
Branden Grace, Kevin Na, Marc Leishman, Russell Knox and Danny Lee have all committed to the 48th annual RBC Heritage Presented by Boeing. South Carolina’s only PGA TOUR event is…
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Carolina Cougars names new Head Coach
March 18, 2016
COLUMBIA, SC – Carolina Cougars Management Group LLC announced that Dr. Kevin Butler has been named Head Coach for the upcoming season. “We are very excited that Dr. Butler has agreed…
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The Assaults partners with USA Cycling
March 17, 2016The Assaults on Mount Mitchell and Marion Become USA Cycling Sanctioned Events SPARTANBURG, SC – The Freewheelers Cycling Association, host of The Assaults on Mt. Mitchell and Marion, recently announced…
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The Assaults partners with USA Cycling
March 17, 2016The Assaults on Mount Mitchell and Marion Become USA Cycling Sanctioned Events SPARTANBURG, SC – The Freewheelers Cycling Association, host of The Assaults on Mt. Mitchell and Marion, recently announced…
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RBC Heritage grants two more sponsors exemptions
March 16, 2016
HILTON HEAD ISLAND, SC – Jeff Maggert and Ryan Ruffels have been given sponsors exemptions into the 48th annual RBC Heritage Presented by Boeing. South Carolina’s only PGA TOUR event…
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RBC Heritage grants two more sponsors exemptions
March 16, 2016
HILTON HEAD ISLAND, SC – Jeff Maggert and Ryan Ruffels have been given sponsors exemptions into the 48th annual RBC Heritage Presented by Boeing. South Carolina’s only PGA TOUR event…
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Fireflies inaugural season will broadcast on WGCV
March 14, 2016
The Columbia Fireflies full 140-game schedule will be broadcast on the radio through Glory Communications for the 2016 season. The Fireflies home and away games will be simulcast on WGCV…
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Kevin Kisner highlights the latest commitments by Clemson, UGA, and Wofford graduates
March 14, 2016
Lucas Glover, Chris Kirk, Kevin Kisner, Ben Martin, William McGirt, Hudson Swafford and Brendon Todd are all competing in the 48th annual RBC Heritage Presented by Boeing. South Carolina’s only PGA…
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How My Childhood Affected My Health as an Adult
March 11, 2016
By Kristen Tice-Ziesmer, MS, RD, CSSD, LD Sports Dietitian, ACE-Certified Personal Trainer Owner of Elite Nutrition and Performance I recently had a conversation with one of my clients…
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Volvo Car Open partners with SunTrust to offer juniors free tickets to tournament
March 10, 2016
The Volvo Car Open tennis tournament has continued its 2015 mission to grow the game of tennis. For the second year in a row, the WTA Premier event has partnered…
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Volvo Car Open searching for national anthem singers
March 8, 2016
Tournament hosting 6th annual “Oh Say Can You Sing” contest DANIEL ISLAND, SC – Do you have what it takes to belt out the National Anthem in front of…
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Volvo Car Open searching for national anthem singers
March 8, 2016
Tournament hosting 6th annual “Oh Say Can You Sing” contest DANIEL ISLAND, SC – Do you have what it takes to belt out the National Anthem in front of…
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Three local favorites are the latest to commit to the RBC Heritage
March 7, 2016
Team RBC Ambassador Matt Kuchar, reigning British Open Champ Zach Johnson and South Carolina native Bill Haas have committed to the 48th annual RBC Heritage Presented by Boeing. South Carolina’s only PGA…
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Three local favorites are the latest to commit to the RBC Heritage
March 7, 2016
Team RBC Ambassador Matt Kuchar, reigning British Open Champ Zach Johnson and South Carolina native Bill Haas have committed to the 48th annual RBC Heritage Presented by Boeing. South Carolina’s only PGA…
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Two more RBC ambassadors commit to the RBC Heritage
March 3, 2016
HILTON HEAD ISLAND, SC – Two more members of Team RBC have committed to the 48th annual RBC Heritage Presented by Boeing. Jason Day and Ernie Els will be competing…
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Darlington Raceway is looking for its next “Lady in Black”
March 2, 2016
Program is seeking candidates to represent Darlington Raceway throughout the 2016 season The track Too Tough To Tame is now accepting applications for its Lady in Black position. The…
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Six PGA tour standouts are the latest to the RBC heritage
February 26, 2016
Paul Casey, Ben Crane, Jason Kokrak, Peter Malnati, Seung-Yul Noh and Vaughn Taylor are the latest PGA TOUR Pros to commit to the 48th annual RBC Heritage Presented by Boeing.…
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Six PGA tour standouts are the latest to the RBC heritage
February 26, 2016
Paul Casey, Ben Crane, Jason Kokrak, Peter Malnati, Seung-Yul Noh and Vaughn Taylor are the latest PGA TOUR Pros to commit to the 48th annual RBC Heritage Presented by Boeing.…
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Columbia QuadSquad Rollergirls to host Demolition City and Jet City in March Badness season opener
February 24, 2016
Columbia’s nationally ranked roller derby league, the Columbia QuadSquad Rollergirls, are assembling for their 2016 opening bouts. The Columbia Allstars (43) will host the Demolition City (30) and Jet City…
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Six Richland One High School basketball teams in the playoffs
February 22, 2016
Six Richland One high school basketball teams will be seeking athletic glory in the state playoffs this week. Everyone is encouraged to come out and cheer on their favorite team.…
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Six Richland One High School basketball teams in the playoffs
February 22, 2016
Six Richland One high school basketball teams will be seeking athletic glory in the state playoffs this week. Everyone is encouraged to come out and cheer on their favorite team.…
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Six Richland One High School basketball teams in the playoffs
February 22, 2016
Six Richland One high school basketball teams will be seeking athletic glory in the state playoffs this week. Everyone is encouraged to come out and cheer on their favorite team.…
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Stingrays to unveil 10th Annual Pink in the Rink Jersey Tuesday at Trident
February 20, 2016
The South Carolina Stingrays alongside Trident Health will unveil the 10th Annual Pink in the Rink jersey on Monday, February 22 at 2:00 p.m. at Trident Medical Center. The Stingrays…
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