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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Six with ties to the Palmetto State commit to RBC Heritage
April 2, 2018
Scott Brown, Lucas Glover, Bill Haas, Kevin Kisner, Ben Martin and William McGirt are joining fellow South Carolinian and defending champion Wesley Bryan at the 50th annual RBC Heritage Presented…
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Six with ties to the Palmetto State commit to RBC Heritage
April 2, 2018
Scott Brown, Lucas Glover, Bill Haas, Kevin Kisner, Ben Martin and William McGirt are joining fellow South Carolinian and defending champion Wesley Bryan at the 50th annual RBC Heritage Presented…
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Former 1st round draft pick Anthony Kay, strong pitching staff highlight 2018 Fireflies roster
March 30, 2018
Mets Release 2018 Columbia Fireflies Roster Ahead of Opening Day on April 5 Former first round draft choice Anthony Kay headlines the Fireflies 2018 Opening Day roster, released by the New York…
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Fans invited to join the Fireflies at Fan Fest – March 25
March 22, 2018
The Columbia Fireflies invite all fans out to Spirit Communications Park for Fan Fest on Sunday, March 25 from noon to 3:00p.m. Fan Fest will be the first official event to kick…
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Celebrating “7 Decades of Nascar”at Darlington Raceway
March 22, 2018
Darlington Raceway is celebrating “7 Decades of NASCAR” for its Bojangles’ Southern 500 Throwback Weekend on Sept. 1-2. As part of the celebration, the track Too Tough To Tame is highlighting specific moments…
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Celebrating “7 Decades of Nascar”at Darlington Raceway
March 22, 2018
Darlington Raceway is celebrating “7 Decades of NASCAR” for its Bojangles’ Southern 500 Throwback Weekend on Sept. 1-2. As part of the celebration, the track Too Tough To Tame is highlighting specific moments…
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Richland Northeast names new basketball coach
March 19, 2018
At a board meeting Tuesday, March 13, 2018, Superintendent Baron R. Davis recommended and the Richland School District Two Board of Trustees approved the hiring of a new high school…
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Columbia Fireflies individual tickets on sale February 23
February 19, 2018
Single-game tickets for the 2018 Columbia Fireflies season will go on sale Friday, February 23 at 10:00 a.m. Tickets can be purchased online at FirefliesTickets.com, at the Fireflies Box Office at Spirit…
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Fireflies now scheduling national anthem auditions
February 15, 2018
With Opening Day at Spirit Communications Park on Thursday, April 5 quickly approaching, the Fireflies are searching for musical talent (soloists and / or groups) to perform the National Anthem before home…
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DSS Division of Early Care & Education and the USC Women’s Basketball Team partner for the 5th Annual Health & Fitness Game
February 14, 2018
The South Carolina Department of Social Services, Division of Early Care & Education recently hosted the Fifth Annual Health & Fitness Game Sunday with the University of South Carolina Women’s Basketball Team…
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Columbia Fireflies and New York Mets extend Player Development Contract
February 12, 2018
The Columbia Fireflies and New York Mets today announced that they are extending their Player Development Contract (PDC) through the 2020 season. The Mets have been affiliated with Hardball Capital’s…
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SC Asphalt Pavement Association presents pavement awards
February 11, 2018
The South Carolina Asphalt Pavement Association recently presented awards for Green Construction, Innovative Pavement, Project Delivery, and Quality Pavements at its annual Winter Conference, held on January 30, 2018, at…
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SC Asphalt Pavement Association presents pavement awards
February 11, 2018
The South Carolina Asphalt Pavement Association recently presented awards for Green Construction, Innovative Pavement, Project Delivery, and Quality Pavements at its annual Winter Conference, held on January 30, 2018, at…
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Darlington Raceway to improve seating experience with facility enhancement project
February 4, 2018
Several of the track’s grandstands will be renovated in time for the Sept. 1-2 Bojangles’ Southern 500 race weekend Darlington Raceway announced Wednesday that the track will receive a significant investment for…
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Darlington Raceway to improve seating experience with facility enhancement project
February 4, 2018
Several of the track’s grandstands will be renovated in time for the Sept. 1-2 Bojangles’ Southern 500 race weekend Darlington Raceway announced Wednesday that the track will receive a significant investment for…
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BANDWAGON expanding national footprint through participation in Capital Factory accelerator
January 22, 2018
BANDWAGON, the Greenville-based startup that is using data to transform the college gameday experience, will kick off 2018 in Austin, Texas as a participant in Capital Factory’s six month startup…
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2018 season brings new faces to fireflies dugout
January 18, 2018
The Columbia Fireflies will have a new manager for 2018, as Pedro Lopez takes the reins from former manager Jose Leger (2016-2017). Lopez is making a return to the South Atlantic League…
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Columbia Fireflies assign BDi as their ad agency for 2018 Season
January 18, 2018
BDi Marketing-Adverting has announced that the Columbia Fireflies Baseball organization is assigning BDi as the team’s advertising agency-of-record for the 2018 season. 2018 is the inaugural year for BDi to…
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January 18, 2018
The Columbia Fireflies will have a new manager for 2018, as Pedro Lopez takes the reins from former manager Jose Leger (2016-2017). Lopez is making a return to the South Atlantic League…
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BANDWAGON connecting fans to bowl games through expanded ticket options
December 30, 2017
For college football fans, the holiday season is just a precursor to the most wonderful time of the year – bowl season. This year, BANDWAGON is making bowl games more…
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Columbia tennis pro recognized as SC Tennis Hall of Fame inductee
December 21, 2017Tennis Coach Domino Boulware was recognized by Columbia City Council at its regular meeting on Tuesday, December 19, for his induction into the South Carolina Tennis Hall of Fame. Coach…
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Two top 10 players and the WTA Newcomer of the Year join Volvo Car Open 2018 field
December 19, 2017
World No. 8 Caroline Garcia, World No. 9 Johanna Konta and WTA Newcomer of the Year Catherine ‘CiCi’ Bellis have committed to play in the Volvo Car Open’s main draw for…
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Fireflies release 2018 game times, daily promotions and fireworks dates
December 19, 2017
The Columbia Fireflies today released game times, daily promotions and fireworks show dates for the 2018 season. Opening Night will be on Thursday, April 5th at 7:05 p.m. featuring a matchup…
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Wofford football coach Mike Ayers announces retirement
December 13, 2017
Mike Ayers announced his retirement, concluding a 30-year career as head football coach at Wofford College. For three decades, Ayers guided the Terriers from the NAIA and NCAA Division II…
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Danley making strategic decisions at SC State: Reinstates tennis program, requests one more season of Coach Pough
December 11, 2017
The past six months have afforded the SC State Athletics Department an outstanding opportunity to engage in comprehensive strategic assessments conducted by an independent agency. “While the process was grueling,…
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Gamecocks set to play at Spirit Communications Park
December 10, 2017
USC will host College of Charleston on May 9 on Bull Street The South Carolina Gamecocks announced their 2018 baseball schedule after the Thanksgiving holiday. With that announcement, the Columbia Fireflies are…
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District Five, Irmo High alum Savannah McCaskill and USC women’s soccer advance to final four
November 30, 2017
It’s always been a dream of hers, and now Irmo native Savannah McCaskill has the chance to compete for a national championship. McCaskill and the University of South Carolina women’s…
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Fireflies Reading Program receives national recognition
October 20, 2017
American Association of School Librarians Formally Commends the Fireflies The American Association of School Librarians (AASL) has awarded the Columbia Fireflies Reading Program – an incentive-based literacy initiative presented by…
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O2 Fitness Clubs unveils flagship facility on James Island
October 14, 2017O2 Fitness Clubs is pleased to enhance and expand its footprint in the Lowcountry with the unveiling of the company’s largest, flagship facility on James Island. Now open for…
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First Tee Golf emphasizes core values
September 29, 2017The First Tee Columbia program uses golf to teach young people life lessons and leadership skills, according to executive director Sally Beacham (shown with Capital Rotary member Chris Ray). Beacham,…
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First Tee Golf emphasizes core values
September 29, 2017The First Tee Columbia program uses golf to teach young people life lessons and leadership skills, according to executive director Sally Beacham (shown with Capital Rotary member Chris Ray). Beacham,…
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2017 Columbia Fireflies season recap
September 22, 2017
COLUMBIA, SC – Year two of Fireflies baseball at Spirit Communications Park was a highly-anticipated season that lived up to every bit of the hype. Columbia drew a record number of…
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Palmetto Health-USC Orthopedic Center Pigskin in the Park series returns Friday
September 20, 2017For the second straight season, Midlands high school football will be played at Spirit Communications Park. The Palmetto Health-USC Orthopedic Center Pigskin at the Park series returns with three more…
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Minor league baseball honors local Rotarian
September 7, 2017Capital Rotarian Abby Naas has been named Female Executive of the Year for the South Atlantic League. Naas joined the staff of the Columbia Fireflies minor league baseball team…
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Minor league baseball honors local Rotarian
September 7, 2017
Capital Rotarian Abby Naas has been named Female Executive of the Year for the South Atlantic League. Naas joined the staff of the Columbia Fireflies minor league baseball team…
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Capital Resorts announces affiliation agreement with The Links Golf & Racquet Club
August 27, 2017
MYRTLE BEACH, SC – Capital Resorts Group, a wholly owned subsidiary of National Hospitality Group, is a leading vacation ownership company headquartered in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, announces the addition of The…
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Capital Resorts announces affiliation agreement with The Links Golf & Racquet Club
August 27, 2017
MYRTLE BEACH, SC – Capital Resorts Group, a wholly owned subsidiary of National Hospitality Group, is a leading vacation ownership company headquartered in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, announces the addition of The…
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Columbia city councilman Davis wins Capital City Lake Murray Country Challenge presented by FLW
August 14, 2017
Columbia city councilman Sam Davis and Costa FLW Series pro angler Bradford Beavers of Ridgeville, South Carolina, won the Capital City Lake Murray Country Challenge presented by FLW bass-fishing tournament Sunday after…
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Forrest Wood Cup returns to Lake Murray/Columbia, SC – August 11-13
July 24, 2017The Forrest Wood Cup, the world championship of professional bass fishing, will return to Lake Murray Country, Aug. 11-13, to crown bass fishing’s top angler of 2017. Hosted by the Capital…
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BANDWAGON adds Bell to Advisory Board
July 24, 2017
BANDWAGON, the company that is changing the way people experience the live action of college football, has added attorney Harry Bell to its Advisory Board. “Harry will help us make…
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University of South Carolina hires former Carolina Panthers president as sport management professor
July 24, 2017
COLUMBIA , SC – Former Carolina Panthers President Danny Morrison is joining University of South Carolina as a professor of practice in USC’s College of Hospitality, Retail and Sport Management.…
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Training Camp Kickoff Party welcomes Panthers to Wofford
July 19, 2017
The Carolina Panthers 2017 Summer Training Camp opens Wednesday, July 26, at Wofford College’s Gibbs Stadium with the annual Training Camp Kickoff Party. The celebration is from 4:30 to 9 p.m., with the…
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Senior League Baseball World Series announces 2017 tournament dates
July 17, 2017
The Senior League Baseball World Series, a week-long tournament featuring the most talented 13- to 16-year-old baseball players in the world, will be held July 29 – August 5, 2017…
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Fun for all at YOUTH AND HOOPS basketball tourney
June 6, 2017By W. Thomas Smith Jr. COLUMBIA, S.C. – Deputies and senior officers with the Richland County Sheriff’s Department (RCSD) coached, officiated, and played shoulder-to-shoulder with some 32 Midlands-area teens…
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Fun for all at YOUTH AND HOOPS basketball tourney
June 6, 2017By W. Thomas Smith Jr. COLUMBIA, S.C. – Deputies and senior officers with the Richland County Sheriff’s Department (RCSD) coached, officiated, and played shoulder-to-shoulder with some 32 Midlands-area teens…
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Becoming More Than Just a Number: My Journey with an Eating Disorder
May 26, 2017
By Hannah Giangaspro Exercise Science and Nutrition Intern I have been playing sports since the age of four; being an athlete has always taken up a large portion of my…
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The Inaugural Kimberly Aiken Golf Tournament
May 17, 2017
The Inaugural Kimberly Aiken Golf Tournament will be held June 2, 2017 at 11:00am at Cobblestone Park Golf Club. This event is a major fundraiser benefiting the Miss SC Scholarship…
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BANDWAGON and Utrip help fans win on the road
May 16, 2017
For college football fans, an away or neutral site game is an opportunity to bring passion for your team into enemy territory. But if planned correctly, an away game can…
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Irmo High boys’ varsity tennis finds resurgence under DiMaggio
May 2, 2017Trailing in their match at River Bluff High School 3-2 on March 21, Vihar Dilal knew he had to win his match to give Irmo a chance. After dropping his…
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