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New Columbia tourism experience highlights Reconstruction landmarks, figures
A history-centered tourism trail launched by Experience Columbia SC and Historic Columbia will take participants on a journey featuring eight pivotal locations and 10 trailblazers of the post-Civil War period.
Fireflies to begin 2021 season with Segra Park at half capacity
All tickets will be digital, issued by email and printable or scannable on cell phones, the team said. Segra Park will also become a cashless facility in 2021, with major credit cards accepted at concession stands and parking lots.
Trampoline park celebrating grand opening this weekend
Altitude Trampoline Park will celebrate its first S.C. location, at 7541 Garners Ferry Road, on Saturday. The 55,000-square-foot facility also features mini golf, dodgeball and an escape room.
Drive right up! Get your fair food in your car
The South Carolina State Fair is offering a spring food drive-through event on April 6. Hungry guests can grab candy apples, funnel cakes and turkey legs from 10 a.m. until 8 p.m.
Fireflies to open 2021 season on May 4 at Augusta
The team will open its home season on May 11 with a six-game series against Charleston. In 2021, all series will be six games in an effort to limit travel. The Fireflies are now a Class A affiliate of the Kansas City Royals.
Rebranding complete for Cayce, West Columbia chamber
The Greater CWC Chamber & Visitor Program features a new logo and focus on attracting visitors. The three-month process was steered by a committee of local business leaders.
Palmetto Sportsmen’s Classic canceled for 2nd year
The annual event, which was to be held March 26-28 at the S.C. State Fairgrounds, was canceled because of COVID-19 concerns. The 2022 event is scheduled for March 25-27.
South Carolina Chef Ambassadors to serve second year
The four chefs selected to represent the state in 2020 will serve a second year in those roles. The Chef Ambassador program was established in 2014 to promote the state as a culinary destination.
Arrested Development to headline Famously Hot New Year
The two-time Grammy-winning group will perform a free virtual concert on New Year's Eve as part of the 2020 event, which will also feature appearances by Sister Hazel and Hootie & the Blowfish.
Fireflies to become Kansas City affiliate
The Columbia Fireflies will remain affiliated with Major League Baseball for at least the next 10 years as part of a new relationship with the Royals. The Fireflies are one of 120 minor league teams that will have MLB affiliation.
Famously Hot New Year going virtual, supporting Harvest Hope
The 10th anniversary of S.C.'s largest New Year's celebration will take place online this year. The event is supporting Harvest Hope Food Bank. Donations may be made by texting FHNY to 44-321.
Gold medal boosts spirits at Columbia Craft Brewing Co.
The downtown brewery claimed first place at a national competition and is ramping up construction on renovations paused by the pandemic. A rooftop bar is on track to completed by March 1.
