Inaugural Upstate Holiday Lights Run to come day after Thanksgiving
November 8, 2012EASLEY, SC – November 23, 2012 – The Upstate has a unique new road race this Thanksgiving weekend. The Upstate Holiday Lights Run is a 3K that will send runners…
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South Carolina College All Star Bowl to be played this March
November 5, 2012GREENVILLE, SC – November 5, 2012 – Two Palmetto State coaching legends will lead opposing squads of the best college football seniors in the inaugural South Carolina College All Star…
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PC Athletics Launches iPhone App
October 12, 2012CLINTON, SC – October 12, 2012 – Presbyterian College Athletics and leading technology service provider NeuLion, Inc. announced the launch of the Blue Hose’s new mobile application for the Apple…
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Sara Ballard Named Velocity Distance Project Marketing Manager
August 25, 2012COLUMBIA, SC – August 25, 2012 – Dr. Dave Hale owner and Director of Sports Performance and Research at Velocity Distance Project (VDP) recently announced that Sara Ballard of Blythewood…
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Columbia Running Entrepreneur Starts National Distance Running Project
August 20, 2012COLUMBIA, SC – August 20, 2012 – Dr. Dave Hale started running on the cross country team in high school and later out of necessity, during his 22-plus-year Army career.…
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Historical Golf Painting On Display At Wonder Works In Freshfields Village During PGA
August 6, 2012The painting illustrates the first shipment of golf clubs arriving in Charleston, known as the birthplace of golf in America CHARLESTON, SC – August 6, 2012 – Christine Osborne, owner of…
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Jr. Olympic Developmental Running Program Starting in Northeast Columbia
August 4, 2012COLUMBIA, SC – August 4, 2012 – Dave Hale, PhD, Founder & Director of Sports Performance and Research at Velocity Distance Project (VDP) located in the Lake Carolina Development, Columbia,…
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Darlington Raceway to Host Teams Competing in Dixie Ponytails World Series
July 25, 201221 teams from 11 states to compete in softball tournament at Byerly Park in Hartsville, S.C. from July 27 – August 1 DARLINGTON, SC – July 25, 2012 – On Friday,…
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Greenville Track Club 40th Anniversary Party makes television
June 25, 2012GREENVILLE, SC – June 25, 2012 – Fans of the Greenville Track Club need to watch “Your Carolina with Jack and Kimberly” this Thursday, June 28 for a history of…
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Keeping Fans Healthy During the 2012 PGA Championship in S.C.
June 13, 2012Roper St. Francis prepares to be the medical services provider for thousands CHARLESTON, SC – June 13, 2012 – This August up to 30,000 people per day are expected to…
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Spartanburg Parks and Byrnes High School co-hosting a summer tennis camp June 25-29
June 13, 2012SPARTANBURG, SC – June 12, 2012 – Spartanburg Parks and Byrnes High School are co-sponsors ofa summer tennis camp for 1st-6th graders. The cost is $75per camper during the week…
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Clayton Banner joins Wyatt Sports
May 25, 2012GREENVILLE, SC – May 25, 2012 – Clayton Banner has joined Wyatt Sports, the Upstate’s premier professional athletic planning and training agency, as athletic director. Clayton brings a wealth of…
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Charleston Man-Of-War Combine Rescheduled For June 2
May 16, 2012CHARLESTON, SC – May 15, 2012 – On Saturday, June 2, Charleston Man-of-War will host their first-ever football combine. This combine is inviting all male athletes 18 years and older…
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Darlington Raceway Considering The Addition Of A Boxing Ring Behind Pit Road
May 14, 2012Driver/team confrontations on pit road in back-to-back seasons make for exciting outcomes at the Lady in Black DARLINGTON, SC – May 14, 2012 – Following a second-straight year ofpost-race altercations…
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2011 Southern 500 Victory Still Holds Special Place For Regan Smith
May 3, 2012Defending champion looks forward to returning to Darlington Raceway on May 12 for the Bojangles’ Southern 500 DARLINGTON, SC – May 3, 2012 – Regan Smith, driver of the No. 78Furniture…
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Danica Patrick, Travis Pastrana To Make Debuts At Darlington Raceway
April 29, 2012Both drivers looking ahead to the Lady in Black for Bojangles’ Southern 500 race weekend on May 11-12 DARLINGTON, SC – April 28, 2012 – The Lady in Black is…
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BMW Charity Pro-Am presented by SYNNEX Corporation
April 11, 2012GREENVILLE, SC – April 10, 2012 – Celebrity commitments for the 12th annual BMW Charity Pro-Am presented by SYNNEX Corporation were announced today during the tournament’s Media Day. Included in…
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Bowden and Duncan Earn Professional Exemptions in the 2012 BMW Charity Pro-Am presented by SYNNEX Corporation
April 11, 2012GREENVILLE, SC – April 10, 2012 – Easley resident and Furman University graduate Daniel Bowden, and Clemson University graduate and Mt. Pleasant resident Brian Duncan, beat out 23 other pros…
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Agnieszka Radwanska Forced to Withdraw from Family Circle Cup
April 2, 2012Some Seeded Players to be Repositioned in Singles Draw as Prescribed by WTA Regulations CHARLESTON, SC – April 01, 2012 – Agnieszka Radwanska was forced to withdraw from the Family…
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Essence of the Heritage Sir Willie Innes on a Charity Tour
March 14, 2012Monday, March 19 Willie Volunteers at Local Charities that Benefit from the RBC Heritage HILTON HEAD ISLAND, SC – March 14, 2012 – From the great golf to the community engagement,…
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RBC Heritage Goes Green in 2012
March 14, 2012HILTON HEAD ISLAND, SC – The RBC Heritage Golf Tournament has committed to operate its upcoming PGA TOUR event with 100 percent Green Power, distributed by Palmetto Electric Cooperative and…
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College of Charleston Student-Athlete Elle Brewer Receives $5,000 Family Circle Cup Scholarship
March 14, 2012Track & Field Standout Selected for Academic Achievement and Community Service CHARLESTON, SC – March 13, 2012 – The Family Circle Cup has selected sophomore Elle Brewer, a Communications major and…
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Family Circle Cup to Welcome 1,000,000th Fan in Charleston During 40th Year Celebration
March 12, 2012Only 12,326 Fans Away From Milestone – $5,000 Gift Package Awaits Ticket Patron CHARLESTON, SC – March 12, 2012 – The Family Circle Cup is poised to welcome their 1,000,000…
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City Parking Garage Special Rates For Cooper River Bridge Run Participants
March 12, 2012CHARLESTON, SC – March 12, 2012 – The City of Charleston is providing all Cooper River Bridge Run participants the opportunity to park free for two hours at the Visitor’s…
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So You Want to be a PGA TOUR Reporter Social Media Contest Tees-Off
March 12, 2012Six Lucky Winners to Cover Opening Ceremonies and March in the Parade with Willie HILTON HEAD ISLAND, SC – Friday, Mar. 9, 2012 – Opening Ceremonies for the 44th Annual RBC…
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Family Circle Cup Player Field Complete
March 2, 2012Players from 24 Nations, Including Six Former Cup Champions, Headed to Charleston CHARLESTON, SC – March 1, 2012 – The 2012 Family Circle Cup singles player field has been officially…
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Family Circle Cup Announces 40love: A Night Of Empowerment Celebrating 40 Years
February 29, 2012Highlights to Include ‘Original 9’ Reunion, Stadium Court Dedication to Billie Jean King, and Star-Studded Tennis Exhibition Benefitting the WTBA Player Assistance Fund CHARLESTON, SC – February 28, 2012 –…
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Serena Williams Enters Family Circle Cup
February 22, 2012Former World No. 1 and Cup Champion Returns to Charleston CHARLESTON, SC – February 22, 2012 – Serena Williams, former World No. 1 and 2008 Family Circle CupChampion, has committed…
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SC Junior Players Receive High Performance Training
February 10, 2012CAYCE, SC – February 10, 2012 – Top Junior players from aroundSouth Carolina gathered at the Cayce Tennis & Fitness CenterFebruary 4-5 to celebrate the accomplishment of top year-end rankingsand…
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What’s New for the 80th Carolina Cup
February 9, 2012CAMDEN, SC – The 80th Annual Carolina Cup Steeplechase Race is set for Saturday, March 31st at the Springdale Race Course in historic Camden, SC. And, the folks at The…
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Venus Williams Enters Charleston
February 8, 2012Former World No. 1 and 2004 Cup Champion to Make Fifth Appearance on Daniel Island CHARLESTON, SC – February 8, 2012 – Venus Williams, former World No. 1 and 2004…
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Planning may help prevent ‘spectator rage’ at sporting events, Clemson researchers say
February 8, 2012CLEMSON, SC – February 8, 2012 – Sports teams and stadium managers may be able to preventspectator rage that leads to violence at sporting events by creating acomprehensive plan in…
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Family Circle Cup to Expand Qualifying Draw
February 3, 2012Total Prize Money Increases from $711,000 to $749,160 CHARLESTON, SC – February 3, 2012 – The Family Circle Cup will expand its singles qualifying tournament from its current 32-player draw…
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Greenville Selected as Host City for 2014 UCI Para-Cycling Road World Championships
January 31, 2012International sporting event will return to U.S. after 16 years GREENVILLE, SC – January 30, 2012 – The world governing body of professional cycling Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI) selected Greenville to…
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Volunteers Needed for Family Circle Cup
January 17, 2012ApplicationsAvailable Now On-Line at FamilyCircleCup.com CHARLESTON, SC – January 17, 2012 – The Family Circle Cup is now accepting applications for 375 adult volunteer positions for the March 31 –…
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Ball Crew Needed For Family Circle Cup
January 16, 2012Significant Need for Adult Ball Crew Members in 2012CHARLESTON, SC – January 13, 2012 – The Family Circle Cup is now accepting applications for 200 adult and junior Ball Crew…
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World TeamTennis Finals Weekend set to return to Charleston in 2012
January 4, 2012Family Circle Tennis Center to host WTT Finals Weekend, Sept. 14-16 CHARLESTON, SC – January 4, 2012 – The World TeamTennis Finals are returning to Charleston in 2012. WTT officials…
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South Carolina Charities, Inc. Names Beneficiaries for 2012 Golf Tournament
December 2, 2011GREENVILLE, SC – November 29, 2011 – South Carolina Charities, Inc., the host organization of the BMW Charity Pro-Am presented by SYNNEX Corporation golf tournament, has selected 28 charities to…
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Family Circle Cup Tickets On-Sale Nov 15th
November 14, 2011Buy Early for a Chance to Win the “VIP for a Day” Sweepstakes CHARLESTON, SC – November 11, 2011 – The Family Circle Cup will be held March 31 –…
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Walmart Bass Fishing League Regional Championship Headed to Lake Hartwell
October 26, 2011Back to school for fall bass fishing SENECA, SC – October 26, 2011 – The Walmart Bass Fishing League is headed to Lake Hartwell Nov. 3-5 for one of six regional…
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Suntrust Mastercard Holders to Receive Free Tickets To Finals Of Nationwide Tour Championship At Daniel Island
October 24, 2011Up to Three Guests to be Granted Admission with CardholderCHARLESTON, SC – October 24, 2011 – The Nationwide Tour Championship at Daniel Island has partnered with SunTrust to offer free…
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Nationwide Tour Championship at Daniel Island Offers Free Tickets to All Military Personnel and Families
October 19, 2011“Military Weekend Presented by Navistar Defense”, Free Entry with Military ID CHARLESTON, SC – October 19, 2011 – The Nationwide Tour Championship at Daniel Island this year has partnered with…
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Samantha Stosur Commits to 2012 Family Circle Cup
September 21, 2011US Open Champion and World No. 7 is First Player to Join to 40th Year Celebration CHARLESTON, SC – September 21, 2011 – Samantha Stosur, reigning US Open champion and World…
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Learn How to Keep Young Athletes Healthy Through CCSD Safe Play for Sports
September 7, 2011WHAT: Roper St. Francis Healthcare (RSFH) and Charleston County School District (CCSD) will host a live, primetime special on ABC News 4, WCIV, focusing on sports injury prevention and…
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City of Charleston James Island Team Wins State Championship
July 19, 2011CHARLESTON, SC – July 19, 2011 – On Sunday, July 17, 2011, the City of Charleston James Island All Star Team won the 15U State Tournament for the Babe Ruth…
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Team Candy Suckers Announces New Licensing Agreement
April 14, 2011CHARLESTON, SC – April 14, 2011 – Founders Mark Lenhart and Mandy Von See are pleased to announce that Team Candy Suckers, the first and only CLC (Collegiate Licensing Company)…
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Family Circle Cup Japan Relief Initiative
April 4, 2011Meredith, Family Circle Cup, Subaru of Charleston and Red Cross Partner with Goal of Raising $50,000 in Aid CHARLESTON, SC – April 4, 2011 – The Family Circle Cup and…
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Family Circle Cup Sunday results and updated draws / Monday schedule
April 4, 2011RESULTS – APRIL 3, 2011 Women’sQualifying Singles – Second RoundQualifying – A Stevenson (USA) d C Vandeweghe (USA) 62 26 64Qualifying – S Mirza (IND) d O Savchuk (UKR) 64…
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SC Company, Team Candy Suckers, Launches 1st CLC licensed lollipop
March 31, 2011Entrepreneurs Find A Sweet Spot In The Collegiate Promotional Goods Market CHARLESTON, SC – March 31 2011 – Founders Mark Lenhart and Mandy Von See are pleased to announce the…
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World No. 10 Marion Bartoli Enters Charleston Family Circle Cup
March 24, 2011Remainder of Player Field Set and Available at FamilyCircleCup.com CHARLESTON, SC – March 24, 2011 – World No. 10 Marion Bartoli has officially entered the Family Circle Cup, and will…
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