Presbyterian College to host 45th Annual Special Olympics
March 18, 2019For five decades, Special Olympics has encouraged people with intellectual disabilities and built relationships in communities through its programming and annual games. Just last year, the organization celebrated its…
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RBC Heritage launches Plaid Nation Cookie Contest in partnership with University of South Carolina Beaufort to find tournament’s official cookies
March 4, 2019
Finalists Participate in Live Bake-off; Winning Recipes to be Sold at Concession Stands Tournament Week The RBC Heritage Presented by Boeing Golf Tournament is looking for two tasty cookie recipes…
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DuBose Fitness opens State-of-the-Art Personal Training Gym in Columbia
March 4, 2019A fresh opportunity to optimize overall health and athletic performance has arrived with the opening of DuBose Fitness at 6169 St. Andrews Road, Columbia, SC 29212. Located next to Zorba’s…
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DuBose Fitness opens State-of-the-Art Personal Training Gym in Columbia
March 4, 2019A fresh opportunity to optimize overall health and athletic performance has arrived with the opening of DuBose Fitness at 6169 St. Andrews Road, Columbia, SC 29212. Located next to Zorba’s…
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Fireflies launch “Mason’s K9 Klub”
February 27, 2019
Members Receive a Fireflies Dog Tag and Trash the Poop Wag-Along Wednesday Tickets The Columbia Fireflies are excited to launch Mason’s K9 Klub. The K9 Klub is a new program…
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2018 champion Satoshi Kodaira will defend hill title at the 51st RBC Heritage
February 25, 2019
Japan’s Satoshi Kodaira will be making his second start at Harbour Town Golf Links to defend his title at the 51st RBC Heritage Presented by Boeing. South Carolina’s only PGA…
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Fireflies in search of National Anthem performers
February 13, 2019
The Columbia Fireflies are seeking talented soloists and groups to perform the National Anthem at Fireflies home games for the 2019 season. With Opening Night (April 4 at 7:05pm) quickly…
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American Red Cross Lifeguard Certification Training offered at Drew Wellness Center
February 11, 2019
Lifeguard Certification Training The Columbia Parks & Recreation Department will offer American Red Cross lifeguard certification training for the City of Columbia’s 2019 swim season. Lifeguard training will be held…
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New internship program for women in sport and entertainment management
February 6, 2019
The University of South Carolina and Monumental Sports & Entertainment are proud to announce a new internship program for female students majoring in sport and entertainment management. The partnership will…
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Volvo Car Open announces new events and elevated attendee experiences for 2019 tournament
February 4, 2019
The Volvo Car Open will add several new events and experiences for its 2019 tournament, scheduled March 30 – April 7 on Daniel Island in Charleston, South Carolina. In addition to its…
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Volvo Car Open partners with GUINOT Institut Paris on a premier level sponsorship for the 2019 tournament
January 29, 2019The Volvo Car Open has partnered with GUINOT Institut Paris on a new premier level sponsorship for its 2019 tournament. GUINOT, a pioneering French cosmetic company with more than 400 locations worldwide, opened its first…
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2019 MGC Long Run to take place on Feb. 2
January 28, 2019
The MGC Long Run returns to Columbia, SC on Saturday, February 2. The MGC Long Run joins forces with the USO South Carolina for a fifth year, helping support our…
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Greenville Country Club to host Morgan Lucas Junior Golf Championship – February 24
January 25, 2019Greenville Country Club (GCC) is set to host the Morgan Lucas Junior Championship at its award-winning Chanticleer golf course on Saturday, February 23 and Sunday, February 24, 2019. The Morgan…
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New names to join the Fireflies coaching staff
January 23, 2019
Mets Announce 2019 Fireflies Coaching Staff COLUMBIA, S.C.— Fireflies fans can expect to see Pedro Lopez back in the Fireflies dugout this season as manager, but he will be only one of two…
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Fireflies Release 2019 Promotional Calendar and Game Times
January 21, 2019
Fireflies 2019 Home Schedule Features Giveaways and 20 Fireworks Shows The Columbia Fireflies today released game times, a full promotional calendar and fireworks show dates for the 2019 season. Opening…
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Alan de Souza wins PBR Pendleton Whisky Velocity Tour’s Carolina Classic
January 21, 2019In his career-first PBR (Professional Bull Riders) Pendleton Whisky Velocity Tour event, Alan de Souza (Taubate, Brazil) went a flawless 2-for-2 to win the Carolina Classic inside Colonial Life Arena. The only…
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Jerry Richardson commits $4 million matching grant for the Robert Hett Chapman III Center for Philanthropy
December 19, 2018The Spartanburg County Foundation announced that former Carolina Panthers owner and long-time Spartanburg resident and businessman Jerry Richardson has committed a $4 million matching gift to the recently-announced Robert Hett…
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7th Annual Chick-fil-a Classic in Columbia, SC December 26, 27, 28 & 29
December 4, 2018Experience Columbia SC Sports is pleased to announce the 17th Annual Chick-fil-A Classic Holiday Basketball Tournament to be held in Columbia, SC Dec. 26, 27, 28 & 29, 2018. All games…
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The Heritage Classic Foundation partners with the SC Technical College System to expand mechatronic technician training with $100,000 grant
December 3, 2018The Heritage Classic Foundation is partnering with the SC Technical College System to invest $100,000 in a grant to expand training opportunities for skilled mechatronic workers across the state. The…
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Fountain Inn 6th Annual Rudolph Run at Night
November 15, 2018The City of Fountain Inn is excited to announce its 6th Annual Rudolph Run at Night, presented by Marshall Orthodontics, is scheduled for Saturday, December 1st. Kicking off the holiday…
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SC athletes selected for Special Olympics USA
November 8, 2018
Special Olympics South Carolina is thrilled to announce that two athletes have been selected to be members of Special Olympics USA. Two of athletes will represent Special Olympics South Carolina…
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College of Charleston implements Clear Bag Policy at all ticketed athletics events
October 25, 2018
In order to expedite entry and provide a safe and secure environment for our student-athletes, staff, fans, guests and visitors, College of Charleston Athletics has implemented a Clear Bag Policy…
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Mayor Tecklenburg announces renovation plan for Charleston Municipal Golf Course
October 25, 2018This afternoon, Mayor John Tecklenburg joined members of Charleston City Council and community leaders for a press conference to announce the city’s plans to renovate the Municipal Golf Course for…
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Midlands has state’s largest youth soccer club
October 19, 2018South Carolina United FC is the Palmetto State’s largest youth soccer club and aims to make a positive impact on the lives of the 4,400 children and young adults active…
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Midlands has state’s largest youth soccer club
October 19, 2018
South Carolina United FC is the Palmetto State’s largest youth soccer club and aims to make a positive impact on the lives of the 4,400 children and young adults active…
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Greenville Country Club tennis players win USTA South Carolina awards
October 18, 2018Two Greenville Country Club (GCC) tennis players have been honored for their tennis achievements by the United States Tennis Association (USTA) of South Carolina. Al Cannon has been named as…
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City of Columbia’s outdoor ice skating rink returns Thanksgiving Day at new location
September 23, 2018The City of Columbia’s outdoor ice skating rink will open on Thanksgiving Day with a new name and a new location. Columbia’s Holiday ICE, formerly known as Main Street ICE,…
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South Atlantic League honors Spirit Communications Park with 2018 Best Playing Field Award
September 10, 2018
The South Atlantic League honored Spirit Communications Park with its annual Best Playing Field Award. The 2016 Ballpark Digest Ballpark of the Year was rated by field managers and umpires as the league’s most…
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United Soccer Academy announces new field development & expansion
September 5, 2018United Soccer Academy, a leading youth soccer organization in South Carolina, announced new field space to meet the needs of the club’s growth in the Charleston region. Scheduled for completion…
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Coastal Carolina teal goes green during football game vs. Campbell
August 29, 2018
When the Coastal Carolina University Chanticleers take on Campbell University Sept. 15, the game will be powered by 100 percent Santee Cooper Green Power. The game will be celebrated as a…
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Greenville Country Club junior tennis players win big at USTA tournament
August 21, 2018Four Greenville Country Club (GCC) junior tennis players placed in the USTA South Carolina Closed Clay Court Tennis Championship recently held at the Club’s Tennis Center this summer. “With their…
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All-new running event coming to Myrtle Beach this November
August 2, 2018
The Grand Strand is known in the world of running to offer flat courses that help elevate both speed and endurance. This November, runners will have yet one more Myrtle…
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Two Charleston-based teams attend 2018 U.S. Youth National Championship
August 2, 2018United Soccer Academy (USA), a Charleston-based soccer club, is one of the only two clubs in the country to have two teams attend the U.S. Youth Soccer National Championship Series…
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Hanckel Marine serves as title sponsor for 2018 Fishing for Miracles King Mackerel Tournament
July 30, 2018Hanckel Marine, a full-service boat dealership located in Charleston, will serve as the title sponsor for the 2018 Fishing for Miracles King Mackerel Tournament from Thursday, August 16 to Saturday, August 18 at the…
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Spirit Communications Park to host S.C. American Legion baseball championships
July 18, 2018Columbia’s Spirit Communications Park next week will host the S.C. American Legion state championship baseball tournament for the first time. Four teams will compete in the tournament July 25-27. Game times…
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Xtra Inch 2018 First Choice Fit® Marcus Lattimore football camp comes to Columbia, South Carolina on Saturday, July 21
July 18, 2018
Football camps and community health fairs offered to First Choice plan members and public at no charge The Xtra Inch, in partnership with the First Choice Medicaid health plan, will hold its…
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Senior League Baseball World Series begins July 28 in Easley
July 16, 2018
The Senior League Baseball World Series, a weeklong tournament featuring the most talented 13- to 16-year-old baseball players in the world, will be held July 28 – August 4, 2018…
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American Legion Baseball championship tournament set for July 25-27 at Spirit Communications Park
July 1, 2018This year’s South Carolina American Legion Baseball championship tournament will be held in Columbia. The 2018 tournament is set for July 25-27 at Spirit Communications Park in Columbia’s Bull Street district. This…
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Remember Old Hickory to be honored at Greenville Drive game
June 26, 2018
The Remember Old Hickory project will be a key part of the 2018 Military Appreciation Day at Flour Field on Sunday, July 1. The annual Military Appreciation Day is put…
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Craft Axe Throwing announces competitive Axe Throwing League
June 18, 2018
Axe throwing has been around in Greenville for a few months now and has been a massive success. Every day it seems there is a long waiting list of people…
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PGA golfer Jay Haas purchases Eagle Zone with sons and other investors
June 18, 2018PGA golfer Jay Haas and his two sons are among a group of investors who have purchased the Eagle Zone driving range in Greenville with plans to invest more than…
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YMCA of Columbia Swim Lessons Create Strong Swimmers and Confident Kids
May 21, 2018
Lessons help swimmers of all ages and skills develop a lifelong love of swimming May is National Water Safety Month, and the perfect time to get children involved in swim…
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BANDWAGON places fourth in Startup Dubai Office Blockchain Challenge
May 21, 2018BANDWAGON has now gone global. This sports technology company recently places fourth out of 17 companies in the Startup Dubai Office Blockchain Challenge. Dubai launched a city-wide Blockchain Strategy in…
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Three Xtra Inch 2018 First Choice Fit® Marcus Lattimore Football Camps continue throughout South Carolina
May 11, 2018Football camps and community health fairs offered to First Choice plan members and public at no charge The Xtra Inch, in partnership with the First Choice Medicaid health plan, will hold three…
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Get ready for Soda City FC
April 25, 2018The United Premier Soccer League (UPSL) is excited to announce Soda City FC as a new member starting with the 2018 Fall Season. Based in Columbia (S.C.), Soda City FC…
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Get ready for Soda City FC
April 25, 2018
The United Premier Soccer League (UPSL) is excited to announce Soda City FC as a new member starting with the 2018 Fall Season. Based in Columbia (S.C.), Soda City FC…
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Fireflies seek candidates for 2nd annual military baseball card set
April 16, 2018
The Columbia Fireflies are looking for active duty military members, reservists and military veterans to honor in their 2nd Annual Military Baseball Card Set, presented by AllSouth Federal Credit Union. On…
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Columbia College holds inaugural Athletic Hall of Fame induction
April 10, 2018
Columbia College recognized the 2018 Class of its Athletic Hall of Fame during Alumnae Weekend. The inaugural Athletic Hall of Fame induction ceremony was held in the Porter Gymnasium on…
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Beyond Home Runs and Touchdowns: COR’s Emerging Columbia Series presents Sports in the Midlands + Their Impact – April 18
April 10, 2018Wednesday, April 18, 5:30-7:30 p.m., Columbia Opportunity Resource invites the community to take a deep dive into the world of sports in the capital city region when they present…
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Topgolf breaks ground in Myrtle Beach
April 2, 2018
Global sports entertainment leader Topgolf® has officially broken ground in Myrtle Beach. The 55,000-square-foot venue is expected to open to the public in early 2019. “We’re honored that Topgolf has selected Myrtle Beach for another South Carolina…
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