NSCAA names Savitz National Coach of the Year
December 15, 2016On Tuesday, December 13, 2016, the National Soccer Coaches Association of America named Philip B. Savitz, River Bluff High School soccer coach, the 2016 National Coach of the Year for…
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Spartanburg CVB honored by SportsEvents Magazine
December 12, 2016SportsEvents Magazine named the Spartanburg Convention and Visitors Bureau as one of its 2017 Readers’ Choice Award winners. The Spartanburg organization was nominated after sports event professionals chose destinations and…
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Two-time Wimbledon Champion Petra Kvitova to make Volvo Car Open debut
December 12, 2016Petra Kvitova will make her Charleston, South Carolina tennis debut at the 2017 Volvo Car Open, April 1st – 9th on Daniel Island. Kvitova is a two-time Wimbledon champion and…
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St. Pat’s committee announces 2017 Get to the Green Race details
December 12, 2016On Saturday, March 18, 2017, the St. Pat’s in Five Points festival will offer more than music, good eats, and green beer. This year’s festival will feature several exciting changes…
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Citadel pursuing plans for major improvement to Johnson Hagood Stadium
December 8, 2016Early in the new year The Citadel will be exploring possibilities to replace the deteriorated eastside stands at Johnson Hagood Stadium. “The Citadel Board approved a motion allowing the administration to…
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O2 Fitness promotes Prath Bruton to Regional Fitness Director
December 8, 2016O2 Fitness Clubs, the Lowcountry’s largest fitness provider with 11 locations and more than 20,000 members, has promoted Prath Bruton to Regional Fitness Director. Bruton joined O2 Fitness in 2014…
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Beyond the hardwood: Whipple’s legacy proves more than just the game of basketball
December 8, 2016As he sits in his office filled with awards, trophies and pictures of previous teams, Irmo High School boys’ basketball head coach Tim Whipple has not had much time to…
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Main Street ICE closed due to weather
November 29, 2016Main Street ICE, the City of Columbia’s outdoor ice skating rink, is temporarily closed due to rain and warm weather, the City of Columbia Parks and Recreation Department announced. Rain,…
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Carolina Cougars now 2-0, defeat Greenville Galaxy
November 16, 2016The Carolina Cougars made a second straight win for the season against the Greenville Galaxy last night! The final score was 134-111. Hundreds of fans watched all the action and…
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Military Appreciation Day at this Saturday’s Colonial Cup
November 15, 2016Veterans honored at the 47th-annual Marion du Pont Scott Colonial Cup CAMDEN, S.C. – The 47th-annual Marion du Pont Scott Colonial Cup will be held this Sat. Nov. 19 at…
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Military Appreciation Day at this Saturday’s Colonial Cup
November 15, 2016Veterans honored at the 47th-annual Marion du Pont Scott Colonial Cup CAMDEN, S.C. – The 47th-annual Marion du Pont Scott Colonial Cup will be held this Sat. Nov. 19 at…
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Fireflies release game times and fireworks dates for 2017 schedule
November 14, 2016On Monday, the Columbia Fireflies released game times for the 2017 regular season which will begin with a matchup against the Augusta GreenJackets (San Francisco Giants) on Opening Night –…
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CIU soccer field dedicated to Lexington resident
November 7, 2016The Columbia International University soccer field now carries the name of a longtime resident of Lexington. The field was dedicated to CIU alumna Elizabeth Rikard Sessions on Nov. 3 during…
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Spirit Communications Park rated the No. 1 ballpark experience in the South Atlantic League
November 1, 2016After just one season, Stadium Journey rated the home of the Columbia Fireflies the best ballpark experience in the South Atlantic League. Spirit Communications Park also landed in the top…
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University of South Carolina installs Mondo Super X 720 track, fulfilling coach’s dream of having Mondo
October 24, 2016When the University of South Carolina recently completed installation of its Mondo Super X 720 outdoor track, Curtis Frye, the track and field and cross country head coach there, fulfilled…
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Ballpark Digest honors Fireflies with 2016 Best New Logo and Branding Award
October 24, 2016The list of awards continues to grow for the Columbia Fireflies in its inaugural year as a franchise. Ballpark Digest honored the Fireflies with its 2016 Best New Logo and Branding Award on…
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Student athlete receives offer from Tulane
October 23, 2016Palmetto Prep Student-Athlete Earns College Eligibility Palmetto Prep offers athletes a second chance at a college education by helping them become NCAA qualified. Wes Dorton, head coach and athletic director…
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Student athlete receives offer from Tulane
October 23, 2016Palmetto Prep Student-Athlete Earns College Eligibility Palmetto Prep offers athletes a second chance at a college education by helping them become NCAA qualified. Wes Dorton, head coach and athletic director…
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Todd & Moore to donate 5 percent of sales to Walk for Life
October 18, 2016Todd & Moore, Columbia’s Specialist in Sports since 1944, will donate 5 percent of all sales from Thursday to Saturday during its annual Sport Your Pink event to the Palmetto…
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Todd & Moore to donate 5 percent of sales to Walk for Life
October 18, 2016Todd & Moore, Columbia’s Specialist in Sports since 1944, will donate 5 percent of all sales from Thursday to Saturday during its annual Sport Your Pink event to the Palmetto…
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New Date: Join SOCO, The Iron Yard and Project Partners for opening day at the historic Bakery at BullStreet
October 17, 2016Friday, October 21, 2016 SOCO and The Iron Yard Join Spirit Communications, Hughes Development Corporation, 1×1 Design, Buchanan Construction Services and Community Leaders in Celebrating the Launch of S.C.’s First…
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New Date: Join SOCO, The Iron Yard and Project Partners for opening day at the historic Bakery at BullStreet
October 17, 2016Friday, October 21, 2016 SOCO and The Iron Yard Join Spirit Communications, Hughes Development Corporation, 1×1 Design, Buchanan Construction Services and Community Leaders in Celebrating the Launch of S.C.’s First…
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Updated options for North Greenville ticket holders
October 11, 2016Fans who have tickets for last week’s rescheduled football game against North Greenville can use them for this week’s top-10 matchup against Chattanooga. “Because The Citadel’s Parents Weekend has…
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Updated options for North Greenville ticket holders
October 11, 2016Fans who have tickets for last week’s rescheduled football game against North Greenville can use them for this week’s top-10 matchup against Chattanooga. “Because The Citadel’s Parents Weekend has been…
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Fireflies nominated for two MiLBY awards
October 10, 2016Vote Purple Game, Purple Game and P.J. Conlon for MiLB Post-Season Honors Nominees for the 2016 Minor League Baseball Yearly Awards – or MiLBYs(pronounced Mill-bees) – have been announced and…
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Football fans invited to FREE Certified SC Grown tailgate October 8
October 4, 2016Before the South Carolina Gamecocks and the Georgia Bulldogs face off this Saturday, come visit the South Carolina Department of Agriculture’s annual Certified SC Grown tailgate, October 8 from 3:00…
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RBC Heritage begins sustainability certification
September 24, 2016HILTON HEAD ISLAND, SC – The Heritage Classic Foundation announced that it has taken steps, in partnership with the Golf Environment Organization (GEO) and The Sea Pines Resort, to attain…
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Charleston Tennis Center revives local tournament
September 12, 2016The Charleston Tennis Center is proud to announce the return of the City of Charleston Tennis Championships for the first time in 12 years. The tournament will be held from…
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The Columbia Fireflies Receive Spirit, Mind and Body Award from YMCA of Columbia at Annual Breakfast of Champions event
August 31, 2016Columbia Fireflies’ leadership staff were presented with the Spirit, Mind and Body Award by the YMCA of Columbia at the Y’s annual Breakfast of Champions on August 4, 2016. The…
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Palmetto Health-USC Medical Group Orthopedics bringing high school football to Spirit Communications Park
August 30, 2016COLUMBIA, SC – The pigskin and pads are coming to Spirit Communications Park this fall. The Fireflies are excited to host the first local high school football games at Ballpark…
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Five Great U.S. Golf Destinations for Those Seeking a Vacation with a Side of Golf
August 26, 2016Golf is a multi-billion industry with a significant economic impact on leisure travel, beyond the challenging layouts of rolling greens. Since the 41st Ryder Cup will take place next month, Travel Leaders…
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A Conversation with Bill McDonald, USC Gamecocks Golf Coach
August 19, 2016Mike Dojc gets Gamecocks Golf Coach, Billy Mac, to wax wise and erudite on everything from analytical freak factors coaches look for while recruiting to how to counsel golfers post-apocalyptic-hole-meltdown.…
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A Throne Fit For A…King’s Car?
August 16, 2016By David Jones EVP and Chief Marketing Officer Jackson Marketing, Motorsports & Events The King’s car needed a throne. A unique backdrop to frame the feat. Something worthy of…
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A Throne Fit For A…King’s Car?
August 16, 2016By David Jones EVP and Chief Marketing Officer Jackson Marketing, Motorsports & Events The King’s car needed a throne. A unique backdrop to frame the feat. Something worthy of…
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YMCA locations serving as donation sites as Harvest Hope declares food emergency
August 12, 2016Harvest Hope Food Bank and our community members who depend on them need our help. They have declared a “food emergency,” as their canned good donations and contributions have been…
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The Making of a Beauty Queen
August 12, 2016By Kristen Ziesmer, MS, RD, CSSD LD, Sports Dietitian, ACE-Certified Personal Trainer Owner, Elite Nutrition & Performance Sit down with Kristen and Miss South Carolina Pageant contestant Sophie Keyes…
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Spirit Communications Park to host 2017 South Atlantic League All-Star Game
August 12, 2016Columbia will showcase the league’s most talented stars on June 20, 2017 COLUMBIA, SC – The Columbia Fireflies have announced that the city of Columbia, the Fireflies and Spirit Communications…
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Sports tech startup BANDWAGON receives “Qualified Business” designation
August 11, 2016BANDWAGON, a sports tech startup headquartered in Greenville, SC, can now add “Qualified Business” designation to its pitch. Signed into law in 2013 by SC Governor Nikki Haley, The High…
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Sports tech startup BANDWAGON receives “Qualified Business” designation
August 11, 2016BANDWAGON, a sports tech startup headquartered in Greenville, SC, can now add “Qualified Business” designation to its pitch. Signed into law in 2013 by SC Governor Nikki Haley, The High…
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Jackson named Agency of Record for The Harlem Globetrotters 2017 World Tour
August 10, 2016Jackson Marketing, Motorsports & Events, South Carolina’s second- largest integrated marketing communications and events agency, has been selected by the Harlem Globetrotters® as Agency of Record to develop creative elements…
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Tony Stewart scheduled to appear in Darlington Stripe Zone Hospitality
August 8, 2016All-inclusive packages still available for fans to get up-close-and-personal with NASCAR stars, which will also include Denny Hamlin, Joey Logano Three-time NASCAR Sprint Cup Series champion Tony Stewart, who will…
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Danica Patrick visits Darlington, South Carolina in support of Bojangles’ Southern 500
August 3, 2016Darlington, South Carolina received a visit from NASCAR Sprint Cup Series star Danica Patrick on Tuesday to help promote Darlington Raceway’s upcoming Bojangles’ Southern 500. Patrick, driver of the No.…
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Mason Zandi using District Five roots to lead Gamecocks in senior season
August 2, 2016Mason Zandi has always stood out amongst the crowd. At 6-9, 315 it makes perfect sense. You can’t miss him. The Chapin High School alum and fifth-year senior is preparing…
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The 42nd Annual Assault on Mt. Mitchell and Marion announced
July 27, 2016Cycling Rides Set for May 15, 2017 SPARTANBURG, SC – The Freewheelers Cycling Association announced the 42nd Annual Assault on Mt. Mitchell and Marion will take place on Monday, May…
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Ballpark Digest names Spirit Communications Park, ‘Ballpark of the Year’
July 26, 2016Columbia’s ballpark earns highest marks for venue design and fan experience COLUMBIA, SC – Ballpark Digest has honored Spirit Communications Park as its 2016 Ballpark of the Year on Tuesday.…
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A Conversation with Kalen Anderson, USC Gamecocks Golf Coach
July 22, 2016Mike Dojc talks with Gamecocks Golf Coach, Kalen Anderson, about the University of South Carolina’s new practice facility, the ascension of the Gamecocks golf program and plenty more.
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300 bicyclists to raise funds through cross-state ride in support of the Alzheimer’s Association
July 15, 2016On July 15-17, 2016, the Alzheimer’s Association will hold its 8th annual “A Ride to Remember,” a cross-state cycling event benefiting the South Carolina Chapter. Over 300 cyclists will undertake a…
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300 bicyclists to raise funds through cross-state ride in support of the Alzheimer’s Association
July 15, 2016On July 15-17, 2016, the Alzheimer’s Association will hold its 8th annual “A Ride to Remember,” a cross-state cycling event benefiting the South Carolina Chapter. Over 300 cyclists will undertake a…
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Gov. Nikki Haley Honors College World Series Champion Chanticleers, Issues Proclamation Recognizing CCU Chanticleer Baseball Team
June 30, 2016Haley Orders Coastal Carolina University Flag Flown Over Statehouse Governor Nikki Haley today released the following statement and ordered a Coastal Carolina University flag be flown over the Statehouse…
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Gov. Nikki Haley Honors College World Series Champion Chanticleers, Issues Proclamation Recognizing CCU Chanticleer Baseball Team
June 30, 2016Haley Orders Coastal Carolina University Flag Flown Over Statehouse Governor Nikki Haley today released the following statement and ordered a Coastal Carolina University flag be flown over the Statehouse…
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