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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RBC Heritage Presented by Boeing celebrates golden anniversary
May 1, 2017
Celebrating 50 years is a major milestone. In just under 50 weeks, the 50th annual RBC Heritage Presented by Boeing will take place at Harbour Town Golf Links on Hilton…
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RBC Heritage Presented by Boeing celebrates golden anniversary
May 1, 2017
Celebrating 50 years is a major milestone. In just under 50 weeks, the 50th annual RBC Heritage Presented by Boeing will take place at Harbour Town Golf Links on Hilton…
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The Hit Zone coming to Columbia industrial park
April 28, 2017Cohn Construction Services partners with Carolina Hitting Academy and Athletes Arena to help build The Hitting Zone. Cohn Construction Services announces their newest tenant in Columbia Industrial Park, The Hit…
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The Hit Zone coming to Columbia industrial park
April 28, 2017
Cohn Construction Services partners with Carolina Hitting Academy and Athletes Arena to help build The Hitting Zone. Cohn Construction Services announces their newest tenant in Columbia Industrial Park, The Hit…
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The Xtra Inch announces 2017 First Choice Fit® Marcus Lattimore Football Camps
April 27, 2017
Community health fairs offered to campers and the public at no charge The Xtra Inch, in partnership with the First Choice Medicaid health plan, will hold four First Choice Fit®…
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The Xtra Inch announces 2017 First Choice Fit® Marcus Lattimore Football Camps
April 27, 2017
Community health fairs offered to campers and the public at no charge The Xtra Inch, in partnership with the First Choice Medicaid health plan, will hold four First Choice Fit®…
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ACTION team at Dutch Fork Middle School partners with Columbia Fireflies to combat bullying
April 25, 2017
The ACTION for Unity team at Dutch Fork Middle School has partnered with the Columbia Fireflies for the second year in a row as part of their anti-bullying campaign. The…
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Fireflies seek candidates for Military Baseball Card Set
April 21, 2017
The Columbia Fireflies are looking for active duty military members, reservists and military veterans to honor in their Inaugural Military Baseball Card Set, presented by AllSouth Federal Credit Union. The…
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Marketing Gamecock athletics is more than just fun and games for communications staff
April 21, 2017
By Reba Hull Campbell Game day at USC isn’t just fun and games. For the Gamecocks’ marketing and communications team, it’s the culmination of strategy and planning to carry…
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SC State names new athletics director
April 17, 2017
Stacy Danley, a veteran administrator, has been named athletics director at South Carolina State University, President James E. Clark announced Monday. Danley, who joins SC State after spending the last…
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Scout Boats expanding Dorchester County operations
April 13, 2017
Product Line Expansion Bringing 370 New Jobs And More Than $10 Million Investment Scout Boats, a designer and manufacturer of luxury coastal fishing boats, is expanding its existing Dorchester County…
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Scout Boats expanding Dorchester County operations
April 13, 2017
Product Line Expansion Bringing 370 New Jobs And More Than $10 Million Investment Scout Boats, a designer and manufacturer of luxury coastal fishing boats, is expanding its existing Dorchester County…
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Darlington Raceway’s Palmetto Goodwill Great Pee Dee Yard Sale scheduled for Saturday, April 22
April 12, 2017
Local community is encouraged to sign up for a vendor space to sell unwanted items Palmetto Goodwill will accept donations on-site following the event; Non-perishable food donations will benefit Harvest…
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Building the Perfect Protein Shake
April 7, 2017
By Hannah Giangaspro Exercise Science and Nutrition Intern We’ve all seen those big dudes at the gym walking around like the Incredible Hulk, poking their chests out, and staring…
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Tebow Homers, Fireflies Cruise in Season Opener
April 7, 2017Outfielder Tim Tebow homered in his first at-bat as a Firefly and Columbia whizzed past the Augusta GreenJackets on Thursday, opening the 2017 season with a resounding 14-7 win. Michael…
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Fireflies Baseball to air on ESPN Columbia
April 6, 201794.9 FM and 1230 AM the New Radio Home of Fireflies Baseball in 2017 The Columbia Fireflies full 140-game schedule will be broadcast on ESPN Radio Columbia this season through…
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Fireflies Baseball to air on ESPN Columbia
April 6, 201794.9 FM and 1230 AM the New Radio Home of Fireflies Baseball in 2017 The Columbia Fireflies full 140-game schedule will be broadcast on ESPN Radio Columbia this season through…
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City of Columbia to host USC basketball parade on Sunday
April 5, 2017
Columbia Mayor Steve Benjamin and the City of Columbia will commemorate the University of South Carolina Women’s Basketball team’s NCAA National Championship with a parade on Sunday, April 9 at…
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RBC Heritage awards three more sponsors exemptions
March 30, 2017
HILTON HEAD ISLAND, SC – RBC Heritage Tournament Officials have awarded sponsors exemptions to Tommy Gainey, Andrew Johnston and Sam Saunders. Earlier this year, exemptions were given to Mark Anderson, Bryson…
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RBC Heritage awards three more sponsors exemptions
March 30, 2017
HILTON HEAD ISLAND, SC – RBC Heritage Tournament Officials have awarded sponsors exemptions to Tommy Gainey, Andrew Johnston and Sam Saunders. Earlier this year, exemptions were given to Mark Anderson, Bryson…
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Darlington Raceway to sponsor Coastal Carolina baseball game on Saturday, April 8
March 30, 2017Track ‘Too Tough To Tame’ looking forward to partnership with defending NCAA College World Series Champions DARLINGTON, SC – Two of South Carolina’s premier sports traditions are partnering together for a…
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Darlington Raceway to sponsor Coastal Carolina baseball game on Saturday, April 8
March 30, 2017Track ‘Too Tough To Tame’ looking forward to partnership with defending NCAA College World Series Champions DARLINGTON, SC – Two of South Carolina’s premier sports traditions are partnering together for a…
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Columbia QuadSquad Rollergirls to host Women’s Flat Track Derby Association (WFTDA)Tournament in Columbia, SC at the National Guard Armory on Bluff Rd.
March 29, 2017
Columbia’s nationally ranked roller derby league, the Columbia QuadSquad Rollergirls, are gearing up for their 4th Annual Southern Discomfort Roller Derby Tournament! This is a tournament that will be played…
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Swamp Rabbits celebrate Greenville
March 20, 2017
Fluor and team celebrate community with live auction, craft beer, and book drive The Greenville Swamp Rabbits, proud ECHL affiliate of the New York Rangers and the AHL’s Hartford Wolfpack…
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Junior Invitational welcomes TaylorMade as its official equipment sponsor
March 20, 2017
As part of its ongoing commitment to junior golf, TaylorMade Golf Company has signed on as the official equipment sponsor of the Junior Invitational at Sage Valley Golf Club, to…
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Tim Tebow to begin baseball career with Columbia Fireflies
March 20, 2017
Heisman Trophy Winner and Two Time National Champion to Begin Baseball Career with Columbia Fireflies COLUMBIA, SC – Former Heisman Trophy winner and two-time BCS National Champion Tim Tebow will…
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16th Annual Special Needs Ski Event to be held Friday, June 23, 2017
March 16, 2017Special needs participants from all over the Midlands, and their families, will spend a day at Lake Murray enjoying waterskiing on an adaptable ski, tubing, and kayaking. The event will…
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RBC Heritage announces five more commitments to the 49th annual event
March 16, 2017
Wesley Bryan, KJ Choi, Chris Kirk, Marc Leishman and Ian Poulter are the latest professionals to commit to the 49th annual RBC Heritage Presented by Boeing. South Carolina’s only PGA…
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RBC Heritage announces five more commitments to the 49th annual event
March 16, 2017
Wesley Bryan, KJ Choi, Chris Kirk, Marc Leishman and Ian Poulter are the latest professionals to commit to the 49th annual RBC Heritage Presented by Boeing. South Carolina’s only PGA…
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16th Annual Special Needs Ski Event to be held Friday, June 23, 2017
March 16, 2017
Special needs participants from all over the Midlands, and their families, will spend a day at Lake Murray enjoying waterskiing on an adaptable ski, tubing, and kayaking. The event will…
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Two more international stars will compete in the 49th annual RBC Heritage
March 6, 2017
Paul Casey and Martin Kaymer are the latest professionals to commit to the 49th annual RBC Heritage Presented by Boeing. South Carolina’s only PGA TOUR event is being held April…
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Two of South Carolina’s favorites matchup this weekend
March 1, 2017
Baseball and peanuts go together like a ball and glove. South Carolina’s favorite pastime and favorite snack come together this month as the Certified SC Grown Palmetto Series heads down…
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Two of South Carolina’s favorites matchup this weekend
March 1, 2017
Baseball and peanuts go together like a ball and glove. South Carolina’s favorite pastime and favorite snack come together this month as the Certified SC Grown Palmetto Series heads down…
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2017 CAA men’s basketball championship introduces lowcountry youth showcase
February 28, 2017
Showcase of Youth Talents during Division I Basketball Championship With the 2017 CAA Men’s Basketball Championship taking the court March 3-6at the North Charleston Coliseum, the CAA announced a new…
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Greenville Country Club announces 2017 Board of Governors
February 27, 2017
GREENVILLE, SC – The Greenville Country Club elected its 2017 Board of Governors at its recent annual meeting of the club’s members. Officers serve a one-year term under the Club’s…
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