White Knoll High Names Cochcroft Head Varsity Boys Basketball Coach
June 17, 2014LEXINGTON, SC — White Knoll High announces the selection of Jason A. Cochcroft as head coach for varsity boys basketball. Cochcroft currently serves as head junior varsity boys basketball coach…
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Nike Basketball Camps Come to the Midlands
June 17, 2014COLUMBIA, SC- Elite Hoops, LLC, based in Atlanta, Georgia, and operator of Nike Basketball Camps in the Southeast continues to partner with US Sports Camps to offer the best in summer…
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Flora Golf Team Wins Fifth Consecutive State Title
June 11, 2014
COLUMBIA, SC – Five in a row—that’s how many Class 3A state championship titles the A.C. Flora High School boys golf team has won. The team captured its latest win…
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The YMCA of Columbia Announces New Youth Program Director of Lexington Family YMCA, Savanah Standifer
June 4, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – The YMCA of Columbia welcomes Savanah Standifer as new Youth Program Director at the Lexington Family YMCA. Standifer has experience initiating and expanding YMCA programs that will…
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Hero or Sissy? Study explores perception of injured athletes
June 1, 2014CLEMSON, SC – NFL teams shoulder most of the blame for players’ injuries and sports journalists can shift football cultural norms toward valuing players who put their health first. Photo…
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David Wyatt, Entrepreneur, Lawyer
May 26, 2014UpstateBizSC Podcast Series’ mission is to support leadership in Giving Back, Diversity, Entrepreneurship, Continuous Education, the Knowledge Economy and the Arts. Thanks to our Sponsors: David Wyatt is a Greenville attorney, NFL…
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2015 NASCAR Hall Of Fame Inductee Bill Elliott Made History At Darlington Raceway
May 23, 2014DARLINGTON, SC – The Elliott name has made quite an impression on Darlington Raceway over the years, most recently with Chase Elliott winning the NASCAR Nationwide Series VFW Sport Clips Help…
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Columbia Resident Wins Bojangles’ Southern 500 Winner’s Circle Sweepstakes
May 22, 2014
COLUMBIA, SC – Bojangles’ today announced Ralph Radcliffe of Columbia, S.C., as the grand prize winner of theBojangles’ Southern 500® Winner’s Circle Sweepstakes. Radcliffe, a racing fan and loyal Bojangles’ customer, entered the…
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Almost 70 College All Star Bowl alums get NFL shots
May 21, 2014GREENVILLE, SC – Sixty-eight athletes who took part in the 2014 College All Star Bowl participated in NFL rookie camps this week as draftees, free agent signees and invitees. “Our…
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Almost 70 College All Star Bowl alums get NFL shots
May 21, 2014GREENVILLE, SC – Sixty-eight athletes who took part in the 2014 College All Star Bowl participated in NFL rookie camps this week as draftees, free agent signees and invitees. “Our…
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City of Columbia Announces the Launch of Walk Bike Columbia
May 20, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – The City of Columbia has partnered with the Central Midlands Council of Governments develop a Pedestrian and Bicycle Master Plan and Bike Share Plan, called Walk Bike Columbia, with…
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Adrian Peterson Speaks at YMCA of Columbia and Palmetto Center for Women Prayer Breakfast, May 9, 2014
May 15, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – Adrian Peterson, former NFL player with the Chicago Bears, spoke at the YMCA of Columbia and Palmetto Center for Women’s Annual Prayer breakfast on Friday morning, May 9, 2014.…
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Greenville County Rec Adult Sports – Summer / Fall 2014
May 12, 2014Adult Softball Registration is open for the Late Summer/Early Fall 2014 Adult Softball Season. Multiple leagues will be offered in the Men’s Open, Men’s Church, COED Open, and COED…
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S.C. Football Hall of Fame induction ceremony
April 10, 2014GREENVILLE, SC – April 13, 2014 – Football greats William Perry, Deacon Jones, Sterling Sharpe and Freddie Solomon are the 2014 honorees, which represent the Hall’s second year’s class induction.…
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Zoom through the Zoo is this weekend
March 24, 2014GREENVILLE, SC – March 29, 2014 – The Friends of the Greenville Zoo will host a 5K run/walk this Saturday– marking the first time a race has been held in…
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Woodlands at Furman Challenge gears up for Reedy River Run
February 27, 2014GREENVILLE, SC – February 27, 2014 – The 2014 Woodlands at Furman Challenge participants will run this weekend as they participate in the annual TD Bank Reedy River Run. This…
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Green Valley up next for Woodlands at Furman Challenge
February 7, 2014GREENVILLE, SC – February 7, 2014 – The 2014 Woodlands at Furman Challenge participants will run on home turf this weekend as they participate in the Green Valley Road Race.…
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Shaw and Boyd to serve as captains in The College All Star Bowl
February 4, 2014GREENVILLE, SC – February 4, 2014 – Two record setting Palmetto State quarterbacks will be serving as honorary team captains for The College All Star Bowl being played February 14…
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PlaySafe to provide Athletic Trainers for The College All Star Bowl
January 22, 2014GREENVILLE, SC – January 22, 2014 – PlaySafe, a 501c(3) non-profit organization, which provides certified athletic trainers to the high schools in the upstate free of charge, will be providing…
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The College All Star Bowl roster hits 80
January 13, 2014GREENVILLE, SC – January 13, 2014 – A new group of players have committed to playing in The College All Star Bowl – making it 80 players to date. In…
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The Woodlands at Furman Challenge announces 2014 schedule
January 7, 2014GREENVILLE, SC – January 6, 2014 – The Woodlands at Furman, a senior living community located in Greenville, will soon start the fourth year of its challenge to Upstate seniors…
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SC Football Hall selects four, honors Boyd
January 3, 2014GREENVILLE, SC – January 3, 2014 – William Perry, Deacon Jones, Freddie Solomon and Sterling Sharpe will be entering the South Carolina Football Hall of Fame this February. In addition,…
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The College All Star Bowl brings in 11 more players
December 18, 2013GREENVILLE, SC – December 18, 2013 – Eleven more players will be taking the field on February 14th at Paladin Stadium on the Furman University campus for the 2014 College…
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Winners named in The Woodlands at Furman Challenge 2013
December 17, 2013GREENVILLE, SC – December 17, 2013 – The Woodlands at Furman Challenge had a new set of top finishers in 2013. On the women’s side, Lola Amcher was the top…
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Four assistant coaches added to The College All Star Bowl
December 16, 2013GREENVILLE, SC – December 16, 2013 – The College All Star Bowl has added four coaches with a wealth of football experience to its 2014 roster. The four coaches are…
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Thirteen players sign with The College All Star Bowl
December 13, 2013GREENVILLE, SC – December 13, 2013 – Thirteen more players will be taking the field on February 14th at Paladin Stadium on the Furman University campus for the 2014 College…
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College All Star Bowl gets 12 more players
December 9, 2013GREENVILLE, SC – December 9, 2013 – Twelve more players will be taking the field this February 14 at Furman’s Paladin Stadium the 2014 The College All Star Bowl. This…
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Woodlands at Furman Challenge heads to Paris Mountain
December 6, 2013GREENVILLE, SC – December 8, 2013 – A year of friendly competition and healthy living culminated with the Paris Mountain Road Race Saturday, December 7, 2013. Participants in the Woodlands…
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The College All Star Bowl gets first wave of committments
December 5, 2013GREENVILLE, SC – December 8, 2013 – A host of some of the nation’s best athletes were among the first wave of players to accept invitations to play in the…
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Tickets on sale for College All Star Bowl
December 3, 2013GREENVILLE, SC – December 3, 2013 – Tickets are now on sale for the 2014 College All Star Bowl being played at Furman University on February 14. The game, which…
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CBS Sports Network to air college all star game in S.C.
October 9, 2013GREENVILLE, SC – October 9, 2013 – A collegiate all-star football game being played in the Palmetto State will be aired live nationwide on the CBS Sports Network this February.…
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Jamie Scott Fitness adds innovative programs to include Urban Hiking, Senior Fitness and Exertion Monitoring Technology
September 30, 2013COLUMBIA SC – October 1, 2013 – At JSF we strive to offer the most cutting-edge, effective approach to wellness of any fitness facility found in South Carolina. Now, I…
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The Woodlands at Furman to support Furman football this fall
August 30, 2013GREENVILLE, SC – September 2, 2013 – When the Furman Paladins take the field this fall, the Woodlands at Furman will be right there with them. The continuing care retirement…
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Furman to host South Carolina College All Star Bowl
August 21, 2013GREENVILLE, SC – August 21, 2013 – Furman University will host the second annual South Carolina College All Star Bowl on March 1, 2014. The 2014 South Carolina College All…
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Tennis Great Andy Roddick’s Grand Slam In Cashiers, NC
August 8, 2013CASHIERS, NC – August 9, 2013 – Retired world #1 tennis champions, Andy Roddick and Jim Courier, hit the courts Saturday July 27th under the sunny skies of Cashiers, North…
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Legacy Charter School Welcomes New Assistant Athletic Director
July 15, 2013GREENVILLE, SC – July 15, 2013 – Legacy Charter School is pleased to announce the addition of LaCheryl Smith, of Fountain Inn, SC, as Assistant Athletic Director and Parent/Title 1…
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New leaders in Woodlands at Furman Challenge
July 5, 2013GREENVILLE, SC – July 5, 2013 – Heavy rains didn’t deter 24 seniors from taking part in the Red White and Blue Shoes American Spirit 5K on the Furman University…
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New Youth Ultimate League
May 10, 2013COLUMBIA, SC – May 12, 2013 – The Columbia Ultimate Disc Association is starting a new ultimate frisbee league this summer. The new Coed Youth league will be for ages…
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Two more SCCASB Alums getting NFL shots
May 8, 2013GREENVILLE, SC – May 8, 2013 – Two more players who took part in the inaugural South Carolina College All Star Bowl have signed NFL contracts. University of Virginia defensive…
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South Carolina College All Star Bowl alums to get pro shots
May 2, 2013GREENVILLE, SC – May 2, 2013 – A host of players who took part in the inaugural South Carolina College All Star Bowl are getting the opportunity to play at…
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Woodlands at Furman Challenge event this weekend
April 26, 2013GREENVILLE, SC – April 26, 2013 – This weekend’s Furman Corporate Shield 5K will be the fourth event in the 2013 Woodlands at Furman Challenge. On the women’s side, Anne…
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13th Annual Camden Cup Polo Match Slated for May 5!
April 23, 2013CAMDEN, SC – May 5, 2013 – Polo-the sport of kings returns to Camden for the 13th annual Camden Cup Polo Match. Set for Sunday, May 5, at 1:30 p.m., the…
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Teams and coaches start practice for the South Carolina College All Star Bowl
March 22, 2013GREENVILLE, SC – March 22, 2013 – Standing before almost 100 college athletes, South Carolina College All Star Bowl Commissioner Sam Wyche gave them some advice learned from his almost 40…
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Best Chevrolet supports Easley Little League
March 20, 2013EASLEY, SC – March 19, 2013 – Best Chevrolet of Easley donated equipment bags, baseball buckets, a practice net, batting tees, lineup card pads, umpire ball bags, 500 pairs of…
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Fans will get plenty of opportunities to meet with players and coaches of South Carolina College All Star Bowl
March 14, 2013GREENVILLE, SC – March 14, 2013 – The inaugural South Carolina College All Star Bowl will give fans plenty of opportunities to meet and interact with players and coaches in…
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South Carolina College All Star Bowl tickets available in downtown Greenville
March 13, 2013GREENVILLE, SC – March 13, 2013 – People wanting to purchase VIP and/or general admission tickets to the inaugural South Carolina College All Star Bowl can now do so at…
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Singer selected for National Anthem
March 4, 2013GREENVILLE, SC – March 4, 2013 – Gospel singer Regina Eason will sing the national anthem at the inaugural South Carolina College All Star Bowl this March. A native of…
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Best Chevrolet of Easley scores a goal for youth soccer
February 15, 2013EASLEY, SC – February 16, 2013 – Best Chevrolet of Easley provided Greenville United Soccer Club this past year with new equipment, a unique vehicle giveaway sweepstakes, and participation in…
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The Blue Dogs to play South Carolina College All Star Bowl After Party
February 13, 2013GREENVILLE, SC – March 23, 2013 – Legendary Americana-tinged contemporary rock band The Blue Dogs will be playing a special concert for fans of the South Carolina College All Star…
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PC Football Inks 25 for 2013
February 6, 2013CLINTON, SC – February 6, 2013 – Presbyterian College football coach Harold Nichols announced the signing of 25 student-athletes for the 2013 season. The class includes nine defensive linemen, three…
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