Fireflies release 2022 opening day roster
April 4, 2022
The group is highlighted with 16 returning players and seven 2021 draftees The Columbia Fireflies, in conjunction with the Kansas City Royals, today announced their 2022 roster. The group that…
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Eat a sub, help team South Carolina athletes
March 24, 2022
74 South Carolina Jersey Mike’s Locations Will Donate 100% of Sales to Help Local Athletes Attend the 2022 Special Olympics USA Games What: On Wednesday, March 30, “Day of Giving,” 100…
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Join the Richland County Recreation Commission for the inaugural Richland County Player of the Year Ceremony
March 23, 2022
Commission to Award $2000 Scholarship to Top Female Basketball Player The Richland County Recreation Commission (RCRC) announced the inaugural Richland County Player of the Year – Girls’ Basketball awards ceremony.…
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Fireflies launch new volunteer fundraising opportunity
March 22, 2022
Organizations can work alongside Fireflies staff at home games to raise money The Columbia Fireflies today announced a new in-game volunteer program to help benefit local organizations seeking ways to…
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Ready for the Cocky Trot 5K?
March 20, 2022
Put on your racing shoes Registration for the Cocky Trot 5K & Fun Run/Walk is NOW LIVE! The Cocky Trot 5K & Fun Run/Walk will take place on Saturday, April 16.…
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Halls Signature Events partners with Coach Dawn Staley; Launches special pre-race bridge run dinner
March 17, 2022
2022 Cooper River Bridge Run runners have a new way to fuel up before the big race while also helping children in need. This year Halls Signature Events, a sister…
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Minor League Baseball’s historical league names to return in 2022
March 16, 2022
Minor League Baseball today announced the return of the historical names for the 11 leagues that comprise the player development system for Major League Baseball’s 30 Clubs. During the 2021…
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Battle at BullStreet breaks own record, jump starts baseball
March 11, 2022
9,070 fans visited Segra Park to enjoy the Palmetto State Rivalry & Fan Fest The Battle at BullStreet hit another significant milestone in Segra Park’s second time hosting the Palmetto…
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Fireflies to host Fan Fest at Segra Park March 27
March 11, 2022
Kick off the Fireflies 2022 season with on-field fun + drink and food specials The Columbia Fireflies announced today that they will be hosting a Fireflies Fan Fest at Segra…
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Iga Swiatek, Karolina Pliskova and Petra Kvitova enter 2022 Credit One Charleston Open player field
March 9, 2022
Strong Charleston field for April tournament includes five top 10 players & five Grand Slam Champions The Credit One Charleston Open, the largest women’s-only tennis tournament in North America, has…
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Golf Tourism Solutions prepares to host Team Ontario in preparation for Can-Am Junior Team Matches
March 1, 2022In preparation for the annual Can-Am Junior Team Matches, an event sponsored by the South Carolina Junior Golf Association, Golf Tourism Solutions will be hosting Team Ontario at its training…
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Fireflies individual game tickets on sale February 24
February 23, 2022
Food trucks, rewards given to fans who purchase tickets at Segra Park The Columbia Fireflies announced last week that Individual tickets for all Fireflies 2022 regular season home games, including…
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Fireflies 2022 season not affected by MLB lockout
February 23, 2022
Fireflies Season Kicks-Off on April 8 at Segra Park Amid the current lockout between Major League Baseball owners and the Major League Players Association, the Columbia Fireflies today confirmed that…
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Buy a Sub: Send Team South Carolina athletes to the 2022 Special Olympics USA Games
February 23, 2022
Jersey Mike’s 12th Annual “Month of Giving” Celebrates Special Olympics Athletes Nationwide The 2022 Special Olympics USA Games is joining forces with 74 Jersey Mike’s Subs locations throughout South Carolina for its 12th Annual March “Month of…
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Fireflies release full 2022 promotional calendar
February 21, 2022
Fireworks, pop-culture themes and community nights bolster 2022 schedule The Columbia Fireflies today announced the details of their full promotional calendar for the 2022 season, including all theme nights and…
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UofSC ranked No. 1 in U.S. in sport science
January 28, 2022
The University of South Carolina has the best sport science program in the United States, according to the Global Ranking of Sport Science Schools and Departments. The ranking, comparing more than 300…
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Fireflies 2022 coaching staff announced
January 17, 2022
Tony Peña Jr. named fourth manager in Fireflies history Today, the Columbia Fireflies, in conjunction with the Kansas City Royals, announced their 2022 coaching staff. This season will bring new…
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Battle at BullStreet tickets on-sale tomorrow
January 13, 2022
Clemson vs South Carolina at Segra Park tickets to go on sale 10 am Friday The Columbia Fireflies, Experience Columbia SC Sports, the University of South Carolina Athletics Department and…
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Hammock Coast golf courses earn national accolades from GolfWeek, GolfPass
January 13, 2022South Carolina’s Hammock Coast™ has long been regarded as one of America’s premier golf destinations, and two of the game’s most respected media outlets have added to the area’s accolades,…
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Fireflies host Annual Job Fair January 22
January 10, 2022
Team will hire hundreds of seasonal and part-time workers for new season The Columbia Fireflies will be hosting a job fair at Segra Park Saturday, January 22 from 10 am…
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Englehart Takes Football Reins at PC
January 4, 2022
Presbyterian College has named Steve Englehart as its 17th head football coach and 3rd of the past year. Englehart, who has been a head coach at Florida Tech and Rose-Hulman…
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Richland County Recreation Commission holds press event to announce updates and court dedications for the Richland County Tennis Center
December 8, 2021
The Richland County Recreation Commission (RCRC) will hold a press conference to provide a project update and special dedications for the Richland County Tennis Center on December 14, 2021, at 11:00 AM. The…
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International elite high school basketball showcase returns to Ridge View – Dec. 9-11
November 29, 2021
Tickets now on sale for prep showcase, which takes place in Columbia, S.C., Dec. 9-11 Tickets are on sale now for The Bash (formerly The Bojangles Bash). The ninth annual…
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A Conversation with Bob Moran, Charleston Tennis LLC
November 17, 2021
In July 2021, Charleston Tennis, LLC announced Credit One Bank as the new title sponsor of the WTA 500 tennis tournament hosted in Charleston, SC. The tennis tournament will celebrate…
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AllSouth hosted the Soldiers and Vets Charity Golf Tournament to benefit the Big Red Barn Retreat
November 9, 2021
AllSouth Federal Credit Union proudly hosted its annual Soldiers and Vets Charity Golf Tournament on Thursday, October 21, at Golden Hills Golf and Country Club in Lexington, South Carolina. Thanks…
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Chapin’s Crossland wins Phoenix Bass Fishing League Regional Championship on Lake Murray
October 20, 2021
Pro Johnathan Crossland of Chapin, South Carolina brought a three-day total of 15 bass to the scale weighing 43 pounds, 12 ounces to win the Phoenix Bass Fishing League Regional Championship Presented by…
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Ridge View High School to induct first Athletic Hall of Fame class this Friday night
October 20, 2021
Dating back to the 1995-1996 school year, its first in existence, Ridge View High School has a storied athletic history with multiple team state championships, individual state championships, a countless…
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Midlands Technical College unveils mascot
August 16, 2021
A bull named “Mav” leads the MTC Mavericks into Fall semester Midlands Technical College debuted its new official mascot as part of the launch of its 2021 Fall semester. The…
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Big Bass Tour returns to Columbia and Lake Murray in April 2022
July 22, 2021Big Bass Tour officials announced the 2022 Bass Tour schedule yesterday at ICAST in Orlanda, Florida. Miriam Atria, President/CEO of the Capital City/Lake Murray Country Regional Tourism Office, was at…
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The Unumb Center for Neurodevelopment is hosting Night at the Ballpark at the Columbia Fireflies on August 6th
July 20, 2021
The Unumb Center for Neurodevelopment invites the community to join them for a Columbia Fireflies game on Friday, August 6th at 7:05 p.m. at Segra Park. As the community organization…
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Big Crop of Freshmen to Join PC Football
June 13, 2021
New head football coach Kevin Kelley has added 33 recruits to the 10 announced earlier. Fourteen from South Carolina signed letters of intent. PC no longer offers football scholarships. Kelley’s staff…
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World No. 1 and SC native Dustin Johnson recognized with Order of the Palmetto during the Palmetto Championship at Congaree
June 10, 2021
After finishing his first round in the PGA TOUR’s Palmetto Championship at Congaree, Governor Henry McMaster presented World No. 1 and South Carolina native Dustin Johnson with the Order of…
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Experience Columbia SC Sports and Richland County Recreation Commission partner with Atlanta Braves in Growing the Game Initiative
April 15, 2021
Atlanta Braves alumni are coming to Columbia April 16 – 18 to support the Growing the Game initiative, which aims to pass along the love of baseball to a new…
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Fireflies announce full 2021 promotional schedule
April 14, 2021
The Columbia Fireflies today released the full promotional schedule for the 2021 season. Opening Night is slated for Tuesday, May 11 at 7:05pm versus the Augusta GreenJackets (Atlanta Braves). 2021…
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Goodyear 400 to debut at Darlington Raceway May 9
April 14, 2021
Darlington Raceway and Goodyear (NASDAQ: GT) today announced a partnership on the entitlement of the spring NASCAR Cup Series race as part of the Official Throwback Weekend of NASCAR on May…
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Major League Soccer and University of South Carolina announce multi-year education partnership
April 14, 2021
Major League Soccer and the University of South Carolina announced historic multi-year partnership making South Carolina an Official Education Partner of MLS. Through the strategic partnership, MLS players and Greats…
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Columbia Fireflies 2021 ticketing update and safety protocols announced
April 6, 2021
Fireflies announce updated seating, safety and concessions policies to safely welcome fans back to Segra Park The Columbia Fireflies announced ticketing plans and other updates to policies and procedures at…
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State of South Carolina and Congaree Golf Club announce plans for the Palmetto Championship at Congaree, a PGA TOUR event, June 7-13
April 2, 2021
South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster and Congaree Golf Club announced that the Palmetto Championship at Congaree, a PGA TOUR event, will take place June 7-13, 2021 in Ridgeland, South Carolina.…
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The Karate Dojo breaks ground on new location in West Columbia
March 3, 2021
Hill Construction joined the local owners of The Karate Dojo to officially break ground on its new location. Offering youth and adult Martial Arts fitness programs, The Karate Dojo was…
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2021 Kayak Bass Fishing Trail series takes to Lake Murray this weekend
February 25, 2021
Experience Columbia SC Sports is excited to welcome the Realtree Fishing KBF TRAIL Series presented by DEE ZEE this weekend, Feb. 27 and 28, on Lake Murray. The weekend consists…
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Chapin High School standout to begin practicing with USC-Aiken women’s basketball team
February 23, 2021Newly signed McKenzie Lott will begin working out with the Pacers this summer By W. Thomas Smith Jr. McKenzie Lott, a 5’3” guard from Chapin High School and the youngest…
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2021 PGA Championship to be played with limited number of spectators on-site
February 23, 2021
The PGA of America today announced that the 2021 PGA Championship will be contested with a limited number of spectators on-site, May 17-23, at The Ocean Course at Kiawah Island…
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Columbia Sailing Club announces registration is now open for junior summer sailing programs
February 23, 2021Columbia Sailing Club registration is now open for the 2021 youth summer sailing program, which runs June 14 – July 30. We are offering 6-weeks of sailing summer camp sessions…
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Irmo HS Baseball Team donates sports equipment to communities in need
February 22, 2021
Richland County Sheriff’s Dept. collects two full carloads of gear for distribution By W. Thomas Smith Jr. Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott met with Irmo High School Head Baseball Coach…
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Fireflies announce new manager and field staff
February 22, 2021The Columbia Fireflies, in conjunction with the Kansas City Royals, announced their 2021 field staff. The first Royals staff to come to South Carolina’s capital is headlined by Brooks Conrad,…
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Fireflies 2021 Schedule & Game Times
February 18, 2021
Opening Day at Segra Park slated for May 11 The Columbia Fireflies, in conjunction with Major League Baseball and the Kansas City Royals, today announced their 2021 season schedule. The…
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Lexington District One tennis coach earns high honor
February 17, 2021
The National Federation of State High School Associations named River Bluff High School’s Brian J. Lim the 2019–2020 Southern Section Girls Tennis Coach of the Year. The South Section includes…
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Major League Fishing Wiley X Summit Cup wraps production on Lake Murray
February 5, 2021Bass Fishing Event Completes Week-Long Television Shoot in Lake Murray Country with 30 Pro Anglers Competing to Win Prestigious Summit Cup Championship Major League Fishing (MLF) and 30 of the…
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Volvo Car Open to be conducted without fans
February 4, 2021
Tournament to be held as made-for-TV event, April 3 – 11, 2021 The Volvo Car Open, the premier women’s-only professional tennis tournament in North America, will be held as scheduled,…
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Minor Revamp Required in PC Football Schedule
February 3, 2021
As previously announced, Presbyterian College will begin its delayed football schedule on March 6 at Gardner-Webb. What follows the opener has been rearranged and revised by PC in cooperation with its…
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