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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White Knoll High hires Pelham as new athletic director/football coach
January 20, 2021
During their January 19, 2020 meeting, the Lexington County School District One Board of Trustees approved Nicholas R. Pelham’s hire as White Knoll High School athletic director and football coach.…
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Bassmaster tournament champion again working with S.C.-based Global Eco Adventures
December 21, 2020
Pro fisherman Davy Hite to be named GEA IRONMAN By W. Thomas Smith Jr. CAMDEN, S.C. – Yamaha Rightwaters™ pro Davy Hite, an ESPN2 angling expert and two-time Bassmaster Angler…
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City of Columbia designated a Bronze-level Bicycle Friendly Community
December 16, 2020The City of Columbia has been designated as a Bicycle Friendly Community at the Bronze level by the League of American Bicyclists. The Bicycle Friendly Community program is a national…
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Columbia Fireflies no longer a New York Mets affiliate
November 10, 2020
The Columbia Fireflies will have a new Major League affiliate from 2021 forward. The team’s new affiliate will be announced at a later date. The New York Mets announced that…
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S.C. Black Belt Hall of Fame revamps for future
October 9, 2020By Alex Junes-Ward The South Carolina Black Belt Hall (SCBBHOF) was restructured in Sept. 2020 with new organizational elements added on the model of the S.C. Athletic Hall of…
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Midlands karate instructor named to board of Black Belt Hall of Fame
October 7, 2020
By W. Thomas Smith Jr. Midlands karate instructor Rick Vitali was named to the board of directors of the S.C. Black Belt Hall of Fame (SCBBHOF) in mid-Sept. “Rick’s being…
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TD Bank selects local nonprofit MIRCI as the recipient of TD Bank Touchdowns Program
September 21, 2020
This football season, TD Bank will partner with the University of South Carolina Gamecocks to help support, local nonprofit, MIRCI – Mental Illness Recovery Center Inc. The TD Bank Touchdowns…
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Richland Library’s annual Pigskin Poets moves online
September 16, 2020
Are you ready for some football? Richland Library is teaming with the Gamecocks for Pigskin Poets from 10:30 – 11 a.m., Saturday, September 19 on our Facebook Page. Marking its…
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Fall sports seasons delayed, suspended
August 15, 2020
The Big South Conference announced today that it is delaying its fall sports seasons with the intent of playing in the spring. Fall sports at PC affected by the conference’s…
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Columbia Fireflies lose 2020 baseball season
July 1, 2020
Fireflies 5th season delayed until 2021 as MLB devides to not provide players for MiLB teams Minor League Baseball (MiLB) announced that there would not be a 2020 season. This…
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Athlete Advantage Hires New Women’s Sports Director
May 1, 2020
Claire Edwards has been hired as Athlete Advantage’s new Women’s Director of Sports.
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BMW Charity Pro-Am presented by SYNNEX Corporation 2020 tournament is cancelled
April 16, 2020
The PGA TOUR announced today additional modifications to the 2019-20 schedule due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, with tournament postponements and cancellations across the Korn Ferry Tour as well. As…
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Lott named to All-County Basketball Team
April 2, 2020By W. Thomas Smith Jr. CHAPIN, SC – Chapin High School point guard McKenzie Lott, youngest daughter of Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott, was named to the Lexington County ALL-COUNTY…
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Fireflies launch safe at home Reading Program
March 23, 2020
Children who Complete the Program Receive a FREE Ticket to a Fireflies Game The Columbia Fireflies today launched an at home version of the Fireflies Reading Program, presented by Prisma…
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SEC events canceled through March 30
March 12, 2020
Based on the latest developments and the continued spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19), the Southeastern Conference announced the suspension of regular-season competition for teams in all sports on SEC campuses,…
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Steel Hands Brewing announces official partnership with Soda City FC
March 11, 2020Steel Hands Brewing is an official partner of the Soda City FC, Columbia’s Semi-Professional Soccer Team. Steel Hands Brewing announces official multi-year partnership with the Soda City FC semi-professional soccer…
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Battle at BullStreet parking and general information released
February 27, 2020Palmetto State Rivalry Continues at Segra Park Saturday at 3 PM The Columbia Fireflies today announced all parking information for the Battle at BullStreet taking place this Saturday. The Clemson…
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Gov. McMaster’s invitation to the Mullikin Law Carolina Cup
February 24, 2020
CAMDEN, S.C. – South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster is inviting one-and-all to attend this year’s 86th-running of the Carolina Cup. “[The Carolina Cup] is being sponsored by Tom and Virginia…
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Sixty-three top 100 players headline loaded Dustin Johnson World Junior Golf Championship Field
February 24, 2020The fifth annual Dustin Johnson World Junior Golf Championship, which will be played Feb. 28 – March 1 at TPC Myrtle Beach, will feature a 90-player field that is the strongest…
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Fireflies 2020 single game tickets on sale February 20
February 17, 2020
Tickets for All 70 Fireflies Home Games to Go on Sale Thursday at 10am Single game tickets for the 2020 Columbia Fireflies season will go on sale Thursday, February 20…
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John Kocsis takes the mic as new ‘Voice of the Fireflies’
February 8, 2020
New Manager of Broadcasting/Media Relations Joins the Fireflies Staff The Columbia Fireflies have hired John Kocsis Jr. as their new Broadcasting/Media Relations Manager. Kocsis becomes the second broadcaster in Fireflies history,…
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Battle at BullStreet tickets on sale now
January 27, 2020
Tickets for the rivalry game between South Carolina Baseball and Clemson Baseball at Segra Park are on sale now. The two teams are set to face off on Saturday, February…
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ACA adds new event at Lake Murray, SC to 2020 schedule
January 10, 2020
The Association of Collegiate Anglers (ACA) and Bass Pro Shops Collegiate Bass Fishing Series are proud to announce their newest event for the summer of 2020. In partnership with Capital City/Lake Murray Country, the…
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Martial arts superstar joins fellow fighters at post-Thanksgiving soiree
December 3, 2019
By W. Thomas Smith Jr. Keith Vitali, the former #1-ranked Karate champion in the U.S. and star of many well-known martial arts movies, joined several fellow members of the South…
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Mullikin Law makes Carolina Cup history
November 19, 2019
By W. Thomas Smith Jr. The Mullikin Law Firm has been named the presenting sponsor for the 2020 Carolina Cup. The firm will sponsor both the signature Carolina Cup steeplechase…
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Traveling Country Club launches membership program
November 18, 2019
Traveling Country Club announced the launch of its membership program. Founded by three Greenville golfers, Traveling Country Club is a program that partners with golf courses throughout the region to…
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Chicharrones de Columbia to return in 2020
November 14, 2019
The Fireflies will play as Chicharrones for two series as part of Copa de la Diversión The Columbia Fireflies today announced the return of their Copa de la Diversión alternate…
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Fireflies announce 2020 game times and promotional highlights
November 9, 2019
Fireflies 2020 Home Schedule Features 5 Giveaways and 20 Fireworks Shows The Columbia Fireflies announced game times, fireworks nights and highlights of the initial promotional calendar for the 2020 season.…
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Columbia Sailing Club to host 60th annual Midlands Regatta – November 1 – 3 on Lake Murray
October 29, 2019
Columbia Sailing Club, located near the dam at Lake Murray will host the 60th annual Midlands Regatta November 1 – 3. The regatta traditionally has over 90 to 120 boats…
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Mason in search of a Trick-Or-Treating partner
October 15, 2019
Win the Chance to trick-or-trick with Mason on Halloween The Columbia Fireflies and Mason today announced that Mason is in search of a friend to spend his Halloween with. Children…
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RCSD takes top honors in statewide Police Olympics
October 8, 2019By W. Thomas Smith Jr. The Richland County Sheriff’s Department’s TEAM RCSD won several awards during last week’s South Carolina Law Enforcement Officers Association 2019 Police Olympics, including the coveted…
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Ballpark Digest names Segra Park “Class A Ballpark of the Decade”
October 3, 2019
Fourth major honor awarded to Segra Park in its first four seasons Ballpark Digest has again honored Segra Park – this time as its Class A Ballpark of the Decade. The…
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Cola Town Bike Collective to launch fall concert series October 19th
September 25, 2019
Cola Town Bike Collective will launch its inaugural fall concert series on October 19th from 6 to 9 pm at 711 Elmwood Avenue. The two-part series will feature local artists…
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The top 10 moments of the 2019 Fireflies season
September 22, 2019
The 2019 Fireflies season is in the books and it’s time to count down the top 10 moments of the year. From dominant performances to dramatic comebacks, Columbia’s season featured…
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Healthy Tailgate Tips from a Registered Dietitian
September 8, 2019
By Kay MacInnis, Registered Dietitian, Providence Health School is back in session, and football has kicked off. For many of us, that means tailgates! Personally, I am always looking…
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