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Columbia Fireflies will not take the field in 2020
Minor League Baseball announced today that Major League Baseball will not provide players to affiliated teams. The Fireflies' home opener was originally set for April 9 before the MiLB season was delayed on March 12.
Throwback shirt marks 100th anniversary of Negro Leagues
The Columbia Fireflies are offering a shirt designed in the style of the Newark Eagles jersey the baseball team would have worn during Negro League Celebration weekend June 13-14. Camden native Larry Doby played for the Eagles.
Historic Columbia reopening gardens Tuesday
Gardens at the Robert Mills House, Hampton-Preston Mansion, and Siebels House will open with limited hours and reduced capacity. Group sizes will be limited and face coverings encouraged.
Lake Murray fireworks celebration planned for July 4
The annual show is set to go on, but an accompanying boat parade will not be held, according to the Capital City/Lake Murray Country Regional Tourism Board. Fireworks are set to launch from two locations at approximately 9:15 p.m.
Vista businesses wake to broken glass, boarded windows
Area unrest as a protest march turned unruly left business owners surveying the damage on Sunday morning. One bar owner avoided damage while offering assistance to protesters and police.
Hotel Trundle launching Toilet Paper Tuesdays
The downtown boutique hotel, open after COVID-19 concerns led to a brief closure, is distributing a case of toilet paper - about 80 rolls - among the first 80 requesters each Tuesday in June.
S.C. restaurants can offer limited dine-in services
Establishments can reopen for dine-services today, provided guidelines including occupancy and seating restrictions are followed. S.C. Gov. Henry McMaster also lifted all boating restrictions in the state.
Home or work order lifted; reactions mixed to outdoor dining option
An April 6 executive order limiting travel has been lifted, and S.C. restaurants will be able to provide outdoor dining services beginning today. State officials encourage individuals at risk for COVID-19 to limit exposure to others.
Pandemic could mean permanent changes for S.C craft beer industry
As S.C. breweries try to stay afloat during the COVID-19 crisis, industry insiders say relaxed regulations could become a lasting part of the state's suds scene.
Capital City/Lake Murray Country makes virtual tourism list
Travel website Leisure Group Travel included the area on a list of seven places nationwide where virtual tourism is thriving as COVID-19 cancels in-person trips. Myrtle Beach also made the list.
COPING WITH COVID: Hotel Trundle
SC Biz News is speaking with small businesses and community leaders about the impact of the new coronavirus on business and industry, and how this is changing how they operate.
COPING WITH COVID: Village Idiot
SC Biz News is speaking with small businesses and community leaders about the impact of the new coronavirus on business and industry, and how this is changing how they operate.
