Musician Mat Kearney, band switchfoot and basketball legend Rick Barry are among the celebrities set to play in NEEDTOBREATHE Classic
February 10, 2016
A number of musicians, sports legends and actors are expected to grab their golf clubs for a good cause as they participate in the fourth annual NEEDTOBREATHE Classic golf tournament…
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Bring a friend, lose weight and gain $10,000 this February at O2 Fitness
February 10, 2016
Refer a buddy and be entered to win pumped-up prizes Studies show that people are up to seven times more likely to achieve their fitness goals when exercising with…
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Three past champions return for the 2016 Volvo Car Open
February 10, 2016
Jelena Jankovic, Sabine Lisicki and Samantha Stosur enter the Charleston WTA tournament Jelena Jankovic, the 2007 Family Circle Cup champion, Sabine Lisicki, the 2009 Family Circle Cup champion and…
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Lexington resident Dr. Rod Walters invited to lead NFL Seminar on Concussion Management
February 8, 2016
Rod Walters, certified athletic trainer and former University of South Carolina Assistant Athletic Director for Sports Medicine has been invited by the Professional Football Athletic Trainers Association to provide an…
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Dreher High School girls’ soccer coach receives National Coach of the Year Award
February 8, 2016
Coach David Kleinfelder, Dreher High School’s varsity girls’ soccer coach, has been named the 2015 Soccer Coach of the Year by the National Federation of State High School Coaches Association…
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Columbia Fireflies to host job fair for 2016 season
February 2, 2016
Team looking to hire seasonal employees for inaugural season COLUMBIA, SC – The Columbia Fireflies will be hosting a job fair for the team’s inaugural season at the Columbia…
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Bombers, Blowfish, and Fireflies
February 2, 2016By W. Thomas Smith Jr. Bombers, Blowfish, and Fireflies. If you’re a baseball fan, you probably know something of the history and evolution of our city’s minor-league baseball teams.…
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Bombers, Blowfish, and Fireflies
February 2, 2016
By W. Thomas Smith Jr. Bombers, Blowfish, and Fireflies. If you’re a baseball fan, you probably know something of the history and evolution of our city’s minor-league baseball teams.…
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Local attorney joins American Football Coaches Association
February 1, 2016
GREENVILLE, SC – David Wyatt, a partner with the Gleaton Wyatt law firm, has joined the American Football Coaches Association. The American Football Coaches Association (AFCA) is the only national…
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Registration period open for Spring adult kickball and softball leagues
February 1, 2016
COLUMBIA, SC – The City of Columbia Parks and Recreation Department’s registration for the 2016 Spring Adult Softball and Adult Kickball leagues are now open. The leagues are open to…
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Local attorney joins American Football Coaches Association
February 1, 2016
GREENVILLE, SC – David Wyatt, a partner with the Gleaton Wyatt law firm, has joined the American Football Coaches Association. The American Football Coaches Association (AFCA) is the only national…
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Improving Your Distance Running: Lift More than Just Your Feet
January 31, 2016
Kristen Tice-Zeismer Owner, Elite Nutrition & Performance Improving Your Distance Running: Lift More than Just Your Feet Wondering how you could cut down the time in your next half marathon?…
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Inaugural Collegiate Tennis Tournament will be held on Daniel Island, SC in March
January 28, 2016
Family Circle Tennis Center announced today that it would host the inaugural SHAPE Magazine Invitational at its facility March 1st – 3rd, 2016. The tournament is a one-of-a-kind event that…
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Columbia Fireflies unveil uniform jerseys and announce 2016 coaching staff
January 27, 2016
Winners of Name the Team contest introduced at Wednesday’s event The Columbia Fireflies unveiled their uniform jerseys and introduced the winners of the “Name the Team Contest” at a…
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Volvo Car Open signs new premier sponsor
January 25, 2016
Lisette L Montréal and Lisette L Sport, a Canadian-based apparel company, to sponsor the 2016 Volvo Car Open The Volvo Car Open has partnered with a new premier sponsor…
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Do You Need a Personal Trainer?
January 23, 2016
By Mike DuBose and Joel DuBose As we enter the first few weeks of 2016, millions of Americans are striving to keep their New Year’s resolutions to lose weight,…
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2016 MGC Long Run celebrates USO’s 75th Anniversary
January 23, 2016
MGC Long Run Races to Take Place on Feb. 6 The MGC Long Run returns to #famouslyhot Columbia, SC on Saturday, February 6. The MGC Long Run joins forces…
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Sports Nutrition for Runners
January 15, 2016
Kristen Tice-Zeismer Owner, Elite Nutrition & Performance You’ve purchased those running shoes and all the other necessary gear for taking on those trails and running paths, but one component that…
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Apex Broadcasting becomes official sponsor of the RBC Heritage presented by Boeing
January 12, 2016
The Heritage Classic Foundation and Apex Broadcasting announced today that Apex Broadcasting has signed a three-year agreement to become the new Official Radio Stations of the RBC Heritage Presented by…
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Mike Dojc performs an autopsy on the Cure RX6
January 7, 2016
By Mike Dojc Mike,”Slinging Birdies” Dojc conducts an autopsy on Cure Putters’ RX6 and riffs on everything from Robert Smith to ambidextrous flatsticks. A card-carrying…
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Kiawah Island Club announces new Head Golf Pros for Cassique and The River Course
December 30, 2015Dylan Thew to become new head pro of Cassique, Lee Stroever to become new head pro of The River Course KIAWAH ISLAND, SC – The Kiawah Island Club, a member-only…
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14th Annual Chick-fil-A Classic announces tournament participants December 18, 19, 21 and 22
December 2, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – The Columbia Sports Council is pleased to announce the 14th Annual Chick-fil-A Classic Holiday Basketball Tournament to be held in Columbia, SC on December 18, 19, 21 &…
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2016 PowerShares Series to Host One-Night Tournament in Charleston During Volvo Cars Open
November 12, 2015
Four legendary tennis icons, Andre Agassi, Andy Roddick, James Blake and Mardy Fish, to play the night of Saturday, April 9th in Charleston, South Carolina DANIEL ISLAND, SC – The…
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Strong community partners Sam Carbis Solutions Group, Smithfield make speed & feed bbq cook-off and car show a success
November 11, 2015
DARLINGTON, SC – Entering its third year, the Speed & Feed BBQ Cook-Off and Car Show, scheduled for Nov. 13-14, 2015, has grown into a family fun event thanks in part…
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Ram American Fishing Tour National Championship practice underway
October 19, 2015
ANDERSON COUNTY, SC – Practice began this morning for the nearly 300 anglers that have made the trek to Lake Hartwell in Anderson, SC for this week’s 2015 Ram American…
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Past champions Angelique Kerber and Andrea Petkvoic to play the Volvo Cars Open
October 19, 2015
DANIEL ISLAND, SC – Angelique Kerber, the 2015 Family Circle Cup champion, and Andrea Petkvoic, the 2014 Family Circle Cup champion, will both return to Charleston for the inaugural…
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Nascar drivers Joey Logano, Jordan Anderson lend support for flood relief efforts in Columbia, SC
October 19, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – With the recent flooding events that took place throughout South Carolina, one of the most impacted areas came in the heart of the state’s capital city –…
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Forty-First annual Assaults on Mt. Mitchell and Marion announced
October 15, 2015
Cycling Event Set for May 2016 Opens Registration, New Website Unveiled SPARTANBURG, SC – Today, the Freewheelers Cycling Association opened public registration for the 2016 Assaults on Mt. Mitchell and…
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Forty-First annual Assaults on Mt. Mitchell and Marion announced
October 15, 2015
Cycling Event Set for May 2016 Opens Registration, New Website Unveiled SPARTANBURG, SC – Today, the Freewheelers Cycling Association opened public registration for the 2016 Assaults on Mt. Mitchell and…
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Charleston Angler to represent USA in World Championships in Shanghai, China
October 5, 2015
CHARLESTON, SC – Charleston kayak fisherman Dave Jaskiewicz will be one of six members of the US delegation this November, traveling to China for the 5thannual Hobie World Kayak Fishing…
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Heritage Classic Foundation names new board members
October 1, 2015
HILTON HEAD ISLAND, SC – The Heritage Classic Foundation has elected two new members to the Board, which oversees the operations and charitable giving of the PGA TOUR’s RBC Heritage…
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Tennis teacher Carlos Lozano returning to Columbia as Rockbridge Club Pro
September 30, 2015
COLUMBIA,. SC – Accomplished tennis player, teacher and coach Carlos Lozano will be the new tennis pro at Rockbridge Club in Forest Acres as of Oct. 1. Lozano was an All-American player…
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Boroff selected as Defensive Coordinator for South Carolina Shrine Bowl team
September 28, 2015
MONCKS CORNER, SC – Bill Boroff, Timberland High School’s Head Girls’ Soccer Coach and Defensive Coordinator for the football team, was selected as the Defensive Coordinator for this year’s South…
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Noted golf course architect Clyde Johnston joins Eagle Cove development team
September 9, 2015
MANNING, SC – Clyde Johnston Designs of Hilton Head Island, S.C., has joined the development team for the master-planned Eagle Cove community in Manning, South Carolina. The acclaimed golf course architecture…
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Noted golf course architect Clyde Johnston joins Eagle Cove Development Team
September 9, 2015
MANNING, SC – Clyde Johnston Designs of Hilton Head Island, S.C., has joined the development team for the master-planned Eagle Cove community in Manning, South Carolina. The acclaimed golf course architecture…
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Fluor Field House opens in time for football season
September 7, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – The new Fluor Field House at the SC School for the Deaf and the Blind opened this week just in time for football season. The school’s fundraising…
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Fluor Field House opens in time for football season
September 7, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – The new Fluor Field House at the SC School for the Deaf and the Blind opened this week just in time for football season. The school’s fundraising…
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How Columbia won the 2016 US Quidditch Cup
September 2, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – Collegiate seekers, keepers, beaters and chasers from all over the nation will converge at the Palmetto Health Fields at Saluda Shoals Park April 16 –17, 2016 for US…
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Meredith Corporation unveils new title sponsor for the Family Circle Cup
August 31, 2015
Volvo Cars of North America to become title sponsor of the Volvo Cars Open DANIEL ISLAND, SC – Meredith Corporation (NYSE:MDP, www.meredith.com) unveiled today an exciting, new partnership with Volvo…
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Greenville Road Warriors to rebrand
August 26, 2015
Road Warriors to build stronger ties with the Greenville community GREENVILLE, SC – The Greenville Road Warriors announce that they will now be known as the Greenville Swamp Rabbits. The…
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Columbia Fireflies release 2016 season schedule
August 17, 2015
Team to Host Greenville Drive in April 14th Opener COLUMBIA, SC – The Columbia Fireflies, in conjunction with the South Atlantic League, have released the team’s schedule for the Inaugural…
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Columbia Fireflies are ready to Play Ball!
August 4, 2015
New team in Columbia pays homage to Columbia’s unified spirit, Congaree National Park Phenomenon COLUMBIA, SC – Hardball Capital and the City of Columbia announced that Columbia’s new Minor League…
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Chalus to be inducted into Charleston Baseball Hall of Fame
August 3, 2015
MONCKS CORNER, SC – John Chalus, Stratford High School athletic director and former Stratford High School head baseball coach, has been selected as one of this year’s inductees into the Charleston…
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MUSC Health, Charleston Battery announce naming rights for stadium
August 3, 2015
CHARLESTON, SC – MUSC Health and the Charleston Battery expand their ongoing relationship with the award of naming rights to the team’s stadium through the end of the decade. MUSC…
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Hot New Game In Lexington: Hot Shots Archery Games, LLC
August 3, 2015
Teams of 5 compete in an archery game played like dodgeball with foam tipped arrows. LEXINGTON, SC – The Grand Opening of Hot Shots Archery Games, LLC brings Archery Tag…
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Clemson’s Watson talks about Habitat experience
July 27, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – Before the Heisman talk. Before the banner freshman year at Clemson University. Before being one the most recruited quarterbacks in America. Deshaun Watson was a 10-year-old at…
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Clemson’s Watson talks about Habitat experience
July 27, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – Before the Heisman talk. Before the banner freshman year at Clemson University. Before being one the most recruited quarterbacks in America. Deshaun Watson was a 10-year-old at…
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Jamon Meredith’s Upstate Offensive Lineman Academy is next week
July 15, 2015
What: The Upstate Offensive Lineman Football Academy is geared toward offensive lineman who are playing football as rising 8th graders to rising seniors. We will start with the basics and…
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Jamon Meredith’s Upstate Offensive Lineman Academy is next week
July 15, 2015
What: The Upstate Offensive Lineman Football Academy is geared toward offensive lineman who are playing football as rising 8th graders to rising seniors. We will start with the basics and…
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GHS names Wright head varsity girls basketball coach
July 1, 2015
GILBERT, SC — Gilbert High announces that James Alvin Wright has been selected to serve as head varsity girls basketball coach. After playing basketball in high school, Wright played basketball…
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