Press Releases and Updates
-Last Updated on August 14, 2009-
College of Charleston’s Bobby Cremins Signs Two-Year Extension
August 14, 2009
Charleston, S.C. – College of Charleston men’s basketball coach Bobby Cremins has signed a two-year contract extension. The extension runs through the 2013-14 campaign. Cremins, who enters his 29th season as a college head coach and his fourth at Charleston, has led the Cougars to a 65-37 overall record and a pair of Southern Conference championship game appearances.
The Charleston Wolverines traveling hockey team will host the 3rd Annual Golf Tournament at The Daniel Island Club on Tuesday August 25th at 11:00 A.M. This year, the course is Ralston Creek, where the Nationwide Tour Championship will be played October. Proceeds will benefit all of the Charleston Wolverines Teams. To play or consider sponsorship, contact Mr.
Joe Huotari, at wizard55@comcast.net or Ph#: 843-568-7387.
The Carolina Ice Palace, along with US Figure Skating are hosting 8-week skills program classes to learn how to skate. Next program begins August 28. Contact Stacey Mons, at Ph :# 843-572-2717, x 11 or smons@carolinaicepalace.com.
College of Charleston Plays Host to NCAA National Champion North Carolina
July 29, 2009
Charleston, S.C. -- The College of Charleston will take on defending national champion North Carolina at the Carolina First Arena on January 4. The arrival of Coach Roy Williams’ team marks the first time in school history that the current NCAA men’s basketball champions will play at the College of Charleston.
“I am thrilled to have the Tar Heels coming to play us in the Carolina First Arena," said Charleston coach Bobby Cremins, who led the Cougars to a 27-9 record last season. "Roy Williams is a long time friend and we look forward to playing the defending champs in front of our home crowd. ” Demand for tickets to this game is expected to be very strong. Season ticket holders and Cougar Club members will have first priority in purchasing tickets for North Carolina and other home contests. Based on season ticket renewals and new purchases, there are currently less than 1,000 tickets remaining for this game. www.cofcsports.com
Outside Magazine Includes Charleston in List of Best Small Towns
July 29, 2009
The holy city was named one of the best in America . Outside magazine ranked Charleston as one of the top 10 small towns in the nation. ...
"Chucktown is affordable (median home price, $235,000) and small (pop. 110,000) but comes with the vitality of a metropolis, thanks to its kaleidoscopic heritage and a happening downtown. And since it sits at the confluence of the Cooper and Ashley rivers and the Atlantic Ocean, it's also prime watersport territory: There's sailing in the harbor, sea-kayaking through the marshes of the Intracoastal Waterway, and surfing at Folly Beach."
AMERICAN EAGLE AIRLINES TO LAUNCH NONSTOP JET SERVICE BETWEEN CHARLESTON, SC, AND MIAMI INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
July 27, 2009
FORT WORTH, Texas – American Eagle Airlines, the regional affiliate of American Airlines, will begin nonstop jet service between Charleston International Airport (CHS) and Miami International Airport (MIA), beginning November 19.
American Eagle will operate the service with 50-seat Embraer ERJ-145 jets. http://www.aa.com
Bulldog Fan Club Breakfast
The next Citadel Bulldog Fan Club breakfast will be held on Friday, August 28, at 8 am at the Holliday Alumni Center. A buffet breakfast will be served at a cost of $10 per person, and please feel free to invite a guest or two who would not otherwise attend.
Speakers will be Kevin Higgins, Carolyn Geiger and Bob Winch, head coaches of football, volleyball and soccer teams, respectively.
Go to http://www.citadelsports.com to sign up by August 21.
Group Rates for Citadel Football Available
Enjoy Citadel football this fall with your church and/or civic group or even with your buddies, and get a special rate on group tickets. This year, our Ticket Office offers special rates for groups that reduce the price as the numbers go up: 100+ tickets = $6 each;
• 50-99 tickets = $8 each; and
• 25-49 tickets = $10 each. These group rates are “best seats available” and are not available for Homecoming’s reunion classes. For more information, please contact Marketing Assistant Molly Blatt at 843/953-6812 or email her at blattm1@citadel.edu.
Charleston ranks No. 4 in magazine survey
7/14/2009
Charleston has been ranked as one of the nation’s top destinations in the continental United States and Canada in an annual Travel + Leisure magazine reader survey. The Holy City comes in at No. 4 for the second consecutive year, with New York, San Francisco and Quebec City coming before Charleston. www.travelandleisure.com
Giving to CSU Up Despite National Trends
7/10/2009
Despite the tough financial times that are making headlines practically every day, the Charleston Southern athletics department has announced that donations were up 3.5 percent for the 2008-09 school year.
Cathryn Broderhausen, CSU's Associate A.D. for external affairs saw an increase in financial donations, as well as an increase in Buccaneer Club members for the past school year. According to and article by Giving USA, the nation on average saw a 5.7 percent decrease.
Broderhausen and her staff raised almost $440,000, which puts them well within striking distance of their 2012 goal of hitting the $500,000 mark.
http://csusports.athleticsite.com
Volunteers Recruited for
The Nationwide Tour Championship at Daniel Island
July 9, 2009
Nationwide Tour’s season-ending event where the top 60 money winners compete for 25 PGA TOUR cards and a spot on the 2010 PGA Tour, announces open enrollment for volunteers at the October 19-25 event. Over 650 volunteers are needed to staff this world class event to be televised live on the Golf Channel. Volunteers ages 12 and up can serve in a wide range of areas, and there are many positions available for those who may not have golf knowledge, but want to participate. For information, go to www.NationwideTourChampionship.com, under the “Tickets and Local Event Details” tab, or by contacting Alexa Devine Harnig, Nationwide Tour Championship at Daniel Island Volunteer Coordinator at (843) 881-2532 or via e-mail at smudevine@aol.com.
29th US Mid-Amateur Championships to be hosted by Kiawah Island Club
The Kiawah Island Club is hosting the 29th US Mid-Amateur Championships, October 3-8, 2009 at Cassique and The River Course. This national championship is conducted by the United States Golf Association. The event will feature 264 players from around the country. It is free to the public. http://www.usga.org/championships/usmidam/U-S--Mid-Amateur/
Flag issue 'has never come up' for SoCon tournaments held in state
The Post and Courier, Tuesday, July 7, 2009
| After the ACC decided Monday to move its baseball tournament from Myrtle Beach because of the continuing dispute over the Confederate flag in South Carolina, the question was raised...: |
Southern Conference Announces Staff Changes
July 6, 2009
SPARTANBURG S.C. – The Southern Conference announced the hiring of three new staff members and the promotion of two others. Jamie Severns, formerly the Streaming Video and Graphics Coordinator at The Citadel, joins the league office as the Director of Multimedia Services. Caroline Sanker, a decorated cross country and track runner from Davidson, is the league’s Championships/Operations Assistant for the 2009-10 season, and JoAnne Cannell, a 2008 graduate of the University of North Carolina, takes over the responsibilities as the Media Relations Assistant. Additionally, Jason Yaman has been promoted to Assistant Commissioner for Media Relations and Brandon Neff has been promoted to Assistant Commissioner for Championships.
Hercus leads Team USA past Canada
The Post and Courier: Sunday, July 5, 2009
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Mike Hercus does not live in the United States, but he helped give USA Rugby fans a gift on the country's birthday. Hercus, a 30-year-old fly half, scored all of Team USA's points as the Eagles downed Team Canada, 12-6, in a 2011 World Cup qualifying match before 3,836 on Saturday at Blackbaud Stadium. |
Earning their stripes: US rugby team takes aim in spotlight
June 30, 2009: USA Today - USA
A milestone in rugby's growth comes Saturday in Charleston, SC, where the Eagles face Canada in a World Cup qualifying game. ...
Local organizers have officially announced a new event for North Charleston Riverfront Park. The RiverFront Race Festival will be held January 15-16, 2010, and will include 1/2 marathon, 5K and cycling excursions, 62-mile and 30-mile bike rides. For all updates, go to: www.riverfrontracefestival.com
The Family Circle Tennis Center has been named a "Top 50 Tennis Welcome Center for 2008" by the Tennis Industry Association and United States Tennis Association for the third consecutive year for delivering a variety of tennis programs to new and current players of all ages in efforts to increase participation in the game.
RiverDogs to Honor Kelly Cup-Winning South Carolina Stingrays ...
"The RiverDogs are pleased to show our support and congratulate our fellow Charleston professional sports franchise for winning a championship," said ...
South Carolina Stingrays Are 2009 Kelly Cup Champions!
June 5, 2009: Anchorage, AK – It took 23 games to get 16 wins, but with a 4-2 victory in game seven, the South Carolina Stingrays knocked off the Alaska Aces and clinched their third Kelly Cup Championship!!
33rd Annual Cooper Bridge Run Artwork Contest
See Your Artwork adorn 40,000 shirts and posters, and win a cool $1,000! Entry deadline for all artwork is August 10, 2009.
May 17, 2009 - USA Today featured The Cooper River Bridge Run as one of 10 great places for runners to hit the road. (circ: 2,113,725) |
