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Library Activities for Teens & Tweens Join us on Mondays and Tuesdays, June through July, in the Tech Room of the Waccamaw Library for a variety of classes/workshops.Ā Advance registration required: Email [email protected]. 
Youth Summer Camps at South Carolina Maritime Museum! The South Carolina Maritime Museum is offering Youth Summer Camps focused on sailing and boat building this June and July. Open to ages 8ā17, these one-week camps provide a fun, hands-on introduction to maritime skills, with sessions running three hours per day. Camps are designed to get…
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Explore the prehistoric side of plant life with this beaded craft! Create one-of-a-kind botanical designs inspired by ancient flora that are sure to last for ages to come! |
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The Laurens Artistās Coop is inviting artists of all ages to take part in the America 250 Creative Arts Contest, a juried exhibition marking the 250th anniversary of American Independence. Organizers are encouraging participants to interpret a single guiding question through their work: āWhat Does American Spirit Look Like to You?ā The contest asks artists… 
Performances: July 28-30 at 7:30pm July 31 at 8:00pm August 1 at 2:00pm & 8:00pm August 2 at 1:00pm & 6:30pm SPAMALOT gallops back to the Peace Center in a hilarious new revival direct from Broadway. The side-splitting musical comedy is lovingly ripped off from the film classic, Monty Python and the Holy Grail. Recommended…
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Join the American Red Cross and VFW Post 6444 for the "Stars, Stripes, and Saving Lives" community blood drive. There is a constant, vital need for blood donors, and your single donation can help save up to three lives right here in our community. Whether you are a first-time donor or a regular supporter, your…
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Join us for HR Connect! This is a quarterly luncheon designed for HR professionals, business leaders, and workforce development advocates across Laurens County. This session will feature the South Carolina Department of Probation, Parole & Pardon Services discussing workforce initiatives, second chance employment opportunities, and building meaningful hiring partnerships with local businesses. š¤ Connect with…
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Join us for a special Nature at Work Trail Talks experience as part of SC7, South Carolinaās monthlong expedition celebrating the stateās natural and cultural landscapes while connecting people to place, health, community, and outdoor experiences. Hosted by the Harbor Entrepreneur Center and sponsored by the Town of Mount Pleasant and Branham Group, this special… |
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Join us for a special Nature at Work + SC7 experience designed to help participants connect with the calming power of water through movement, reflection, and nature. Presented by the South Carolina Aquarium in partnership with Nature at Work, the South Carolina Healthy Business Coalition, and SC7, this unique Blue Mind experience takes place in…
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Join us as we honor Chief Heath Copeland for 26 years of dedicated service to the City of Laurens. š Wednesday, July 29 | 4-6PM The Ridge (301 Exchange Road) We hope to see you there to celebrate Chief Copelandās remarkable career! |
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A free, family-friendly summer storytime program where kids can enjoy books read by a park ranger, collect passport stamps, and earn a prize packet by attending 5 sessions across SC State Parks. When: Every Thursday from June 11, 2026, to July 30, 2026 * Time: 10:30 AM ā 11:00 AM Where: Visitor Center, Hampton Plantation…
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Join us for an unforgettable summer evening at Venture X Downtown Columbia, where professionals, entrepreneurs, executives, and business leaders come together to build meaningful connections in a relaxed and upscale atmosphere. Enjoy great conversations, expand your network, and unwind after work while taking in one of Columbiaās premier professional communities. Whether youāre looking to grow…
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Georgetown County Water and Sewer District will hold a public meeting on Thursday, July 30, at 6 p.m. at Southern Georgetown Library, 4187 Powell Road, to share updates on the Sampit Community Sewer Installation project. The meeting will give residents an opportunity to learn more about the first phase of the project, ask questions and… |
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THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED A Community Bowling Fundraiser and Food Drive.
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When: Friday, July 31, 2026 | 7:00 PM ā 10:00 PM Where: City Market Main Stage at BridgeWay Station (1000 BridgeWay Blvd, Simpsonville, SC 29681) Admission: Free & Open to the Public Kick off your weekend with live music at BridgeWay Station! Greenvilleās own Rhythm Jab takes the City Market Main Stage on Friday, July…
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Known for blending blues, rock, and classic influences, Quinn Sullivan pairs exceptional guitar skills with songwriting drawn from deep musical roots and his own life experiences. Reserved Cocktail Seating: $38.50 Details & Tickets: http://peacecenter.org/events/detail/26-quinn-sullivan |
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Mark your calendars and join us on Saturday, August 1, 2026, for the Flight of the Dove Benefit Ride supporting the compassionate care and grief support programs of VIA Health Partners in Laurens County. Whether you're a seasoned cyclist or simply enjoy riding for a meaningful cause, Flight of the Dove offers beautiful routes, great…
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Must show a valid ID or Driverās License No business material accepted Paper must be dry Remove all metal and binders EXCEPT paper clips, staples, and rubber bands Boxes will be returned to your vehicle Please remain in your vehicles Event will end promptly at noon or when the truck is full
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š» **SUNNY MEADOW WAREHOUSE SALE** š» We're clearing out the warehouse and storage room to make way for new arrivals! For one day only, we're pulling out hundreds of boutique items from many of your favorite brands and pricing them to move. If you've been waiting for a great deal, this is the day! š… |
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Mark your calendars! Our next Food Truck Monday is just around the corner! We will have delicious options for everyone and a splash pad for the kids to enjoy while the parents relax in the shade! ā° Monday, August 3rd from 5-8pm šVance Park š“Crabtrappin & Bounās Fire and Rice Hibachi Food Trailer Come grab…
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There will be a Town Hall meeting to discuss the potential re-zoning of WeeHaw Plantation for future development and its impact on traffic conditions on Wedgefield Road and North Fraser Street. The meeting will also be livestreamed for those who cannot attend. Attorney Dan Stacy will be in attendance to answer questions. |
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Mayor Jay Doyle will be dedicating new pickleball courts on the corner of Front and Kaminski Streets in the City's West End neighborhood.
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Come out for an evening of free family fun, entertainment, and community connection! The Mauldin Police Department is hosting its annual National Night Out, offering a great opportunity to meet the local officers and first responders who protect and serve our community. When: Tuesday, August 4 | 5:00 PM ā 9:00 PM Where: Mauldin Cultural…
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Family-Friendly Outdoor Evening As part of the cityās summer event programming, "Movies in the Park" offers local families an accessible, cost-free night out in one of the Upstate's premier outdoor venues. Concession options and venue amenities will be available on-site, and attendees are encouraged to arrive early to claim prime viewing spots on the lawn… |
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Join us as we welcome Seasonal Air Solutions to the business community with an official Laurens County Chamber of Commerce ribbon-cutting! Come meet owner Sam Martin, celebrate this exciting new local HVAC company, connect with other community members, and help us wish them continued success.
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This virtual event offers community members, allies, and advocates a comprehensive briefing from Able SCās Advocacy Team on policy updates, current events, and key issues directly impacting individuals with disabilities today. Registration is required to attend the virtual town hall. For full details, event registration links, and additional resources for individuals and businesses, visit www.able-sc.org.
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Thursday, August 6 | Talk 6:00 ā 7:00 p.m. | Book Signing to Follow Head to the CMA for a literary program featuring Columbia author Cathy Rigg and her book,Ā That Which Binds Us, a finalist for the 2025 Forward Indies Book of the Year in historical fiction. Grab a drink from the First Thursday on… |
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Well this has been fun!! The BIG news is the announcement of our 40th anniversary party!! The big 40!! ((Sorry, no childrenās clothes guys and not a second location because I want to stay sane š š¤Ŗ )) Mark your calendars for the biggest anniversary party yet!!! There will be so much good we canāt wait…
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Shop, Dine & Enjoy Downtown! Grab a friend and head downtown to explore and support our charming local downtown shops, restaurants and art galleries! Enjoy tasty refreshments and local live music! First Fridays are a monthly celebration in historic downtown Beaufort, South Carolina! Itās a lively evening event where you can: Explore shops and galleries:Ā Many…
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The Performance Series is a showcase of dance, music and theater performed by professionals in Columbia, SC. From Broadway to Nairobi, the program is highlighted with performances by international guest artists, Columbia favorites, and our student dancers from Kenya. Guests delight in a lavish cocktail hour, silent auction and sale of Artisan works from Kenya… |
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Cost: $125 per individual/ $500 per 4-person team Description: Grab your clubs and your crew! Join Tommy & Beth from the T&A Morning Show and SOS Care on Saturday, August 8, for the 2026 Charity Golf Tournament at Azalea Sands Golf Club. This is not your typical golf tournament! Come out for an epic day…
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This yearās gathering centers on the impactful theme: āFeeding One Family at a Time,ā with proceeds benefiting the St. James Food Pharmacy, a vital initiative that provides nutritious food and hope to neighbors in need. Dana Mitchel, RD, LD, Director of Community and Health Nutrition for St. James, will be the keynote speaker. Guests will…
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Join us on Saturday, August 8th from 5-7pm at Mauldin High School for our annual Meet the Mavs event! This is your opportunity to meet our Mauldin student-athletes from the fall, winter and spring seasons, get autographs and meet our new Athletic Director! Food trucks will be on-site, with a percentage of the proceeds going… |
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Sunday, Aug. 9, 7:15 ā 11:15 a.m. James Island County Park This landmark series includes a 600 yard swim, a 12-mile bike ride, and a 5K run. Participants are divided into: Open / Elite, Masters Open / Elite (Open/Elite competitors over the age of 40), Age Group, Clydesdale (men 220 pounds or greater) and Athena… |
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Emergency management teams and nonprofit professionals from Horry and Georgetown counties are hosting a joint Hurricane Prep Town Hall & Expo to help local residents and families prepare for the upcoming hurricane season. Under the banner "Be Prepared. Be Informed. Be Together.", this community event will offer valuable information, direct access to emergency response officials,… |
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Puppies & Pilates returns to the Tidelands Health Pawleys Family YMCA on August 11, and you wonāt want to miss it! Join us for 90 minutes of Pilates, puppy cuddles, and plenty of smiles as adorable puppies from All4Paws Animal Rescue make your workout even more fun. $10 per participant Whether youāre a Pilates regular…
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Join us for our next Women at Work networking event as we focus on Self-Defense: Practical Skills & Techniques! Learn practical self-defense techniques, situational awareness, and confidence-building strategies from James Fulmer, a third-degree black belt with more than 24 years of martial arts experience. This hands-on session will be hosted by The Forge Fitness Academy… |
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Want to learn about creating your own 3D models? Get started in this beginner-friendly introduction to Tinkercad. Participants will learn the basics of creating simple models using easy, step-by-step tools and techniques. No prior experience is needed. |
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The South Carolina Restaurant & Lodging Association (SCRLA) announced the highly anticipated return of Restaurant Week Upstate, taking place from August 13-23, 2026. The 11-day culinary celebration will highlight premier dining destinations across Greenville and Spartanburg counties, showcasing the diverse and vibrant food scene of the Upstate. From fine dining establishments to casual neighborhood favorites,…
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Join us for an informative Medicare Meeting with Christy Stroud, State Health Insurance Assistance Program Specialist with the Upper Savannah Council of Governments. You will learn more about Medicare Open Enrollment, Traditional vs Medicare Advantage, Fraud and Medicare Assistance Program. Appropriate for seniors as well as caregivers.
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Join us for a ribbon cutting celebration for Hampton Inn & Suites.
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Come hang out and enjoy board, card, and video games with your friends! Refreshments provided. |
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Catch Southyrn Cross, the dynamic Lowcountry band formerly known as Flat Rock, delivering their signature blend of highāenergy rock, country, and crowdāfavorite classics. With tight harmonies, effortless grooves, and a passion for playing the songs everyone knows and loves, Southyrn Cross brings a fun, familiar vibe to the stage every time. Come out for good…
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When: Friday, August 14, 2026 | 7:00 PM ā 10:00 PM Where: Warehouse at Vaughnās (200 S Main St, Simpsonville, SC 29681) Admission: Free / Open to the Public Unwind into your weekend with live acoustic music in downtown Simpsonville! Acoustic duo Whiskeyās Rhythm will be performing live at Warehouse at Vaughnās on Friday, August…
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Rolling Stone calls Selwyn Birchwood a āremarkable contemporary bluesman ... a powerhouse guitarist and soulful vocalist.ā His swamp-funky style delivers an intoxicating mix of deep blues, blistering vocals, psychedelic-tinged rock, booty-shaking funk, and sweet Southern soul. |
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These mini pop-up art sales, held the third Saturday of each month, offer original works by Native American artists and are perfect for gifts or your own personal art collection. The market on Saturday, Aug. 15 (10am-4pm) features medicine bags and beadwork by the late Barbara MorningStar Paul (Lakota Nation) as represented by family members;…
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When: Saturday, August 15, 2026 | 7:00 PM ā 10:00 PM Where: Warehouse at Vaughn's (109 W. Trade Street, Simpsonville, SC 29681) Admission: Free / Open to the Public Classic rock is back at the outdoor stage! Local favorites Highway 25 (HWY 25) are returning to Warehouse at Vaughn's for a three-hour live set packed…
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Platinum-selling American pop-rock artist Augustana emerged as one of the defining voices of mid-2000s alternative rock with their 2005 debut All the Stars and Boulevards. Reserved Cocktail Seating: $49.50 Details & Tickets: https://www.peacecenter.org/events/detail/26-augustana |
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Andy Frasco is a cross between John Belushiās āJolietā Jake Blues and Jimmy Buffett, who turns into a swirling rock ānā roll Tasmanian Devil onstage leading his U.N. Amphitheatre: $49.50 Genevieve's Overlook: $82.50 Details & Tickets: https://www.peacecenter.org/events/detail/26-andy-frasco-un-kitchen-dwellers |
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Vision-driven leaders, entrepreneurs, and professionals seeking clarity in a rapidly changing world are invited to experience this 4-day Transformative Vision Retreat, being held August 17-20 at The Ridges Resort on Lake Chatuge, in Hiawassee, Georgia. This retreat will be an immersive, high-impact event designed to help participants reset direction, refine purpose, and align their personal… |
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Join us for an event 50 years in the making! Experience daily life in 1976 Andrews as captured by resident Lee Parsons. Sealed in a time capsule during the 1976 Bicentennial and opened on July 4, 2026, this historic footage has been fully digitized for its grand debut. The screening will feature an introduction by… |
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The Laurens County Sheriffās Office will again partner with The Blood Connection to host a community blood drive Thursday, Aug. 20, from 8:30 to 11 a.m. in the front parking lot of the Sheriffās Office. Organizers said a single blood donation can help save up to three lives. First-time and returning donors alike are encouraged…
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Instructor: Dr. Daniel Cross Turner Overview: Discover the time-honored connection between walking and writing. Learn how to use movement and physical pathways as creative prompts to jumpstart your writing process. Dr. Turner has published five books (including Riding Light: Poems, Coast Lines, and Hard Lines) and taught literature and creative writing at the university level…
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Join us at the South Carolina Maritime Museum for the 2026 Wooden Boat Show Artist Reception. Enjoy an evening celebrating maritime art and meeting local artists. |
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Friday, Aug. 21, 7 ā 10 p.m. Folly Beach Pier Moonlight Mixers are back on the Folly Beach Pier! Music starts at 7 p.m. Children 3 and under are free, and a registered and paid chaperone is required for all participants ages 15 and under. Fee: $10 in advance; $15 on site Ages: 4 and… |
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āDavidson and Dispossession: The Dismantling of the Catawba Reservation, the Establishment of Davidson College, and the Importance of āHard Historyāā Rose Stremlau, Ph.D., Charles A. Dana Associate Professor of History/Gender & Sexuality Studies, Davidson College In this lecture, Stremlau connects the stories of settler economic development, including land speculation and enslavement; marriage and family formation;…
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Join the Georgetown Business Association for its FREE summer concert series ā Music in the Park. Our featured artist for our final concert is the popular beach music band - The Embers! Bring your lawn chairs and your dancing shoes. Beer and wine will be available for purchase ā no coolers allowed.
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Comedy standout Fortune Feimster keeps audiences rolling on her latest tour, Takinā Care of Biscuits. This stand-up show includes Feimsterās charismatic confessional humor with plenty of new stories, howlingly funny jokes, and undeniable Southern charm. Tickets: https://www.peacecenter.org/events/detail/26-fortune-feimster |
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SAVE THE DATE: Saturday, August 29, 2026 at Georgetown High School The Low Country Classic Car, Truck & Motorcycle Show will feature classic cars, vintage trucks, custom rides, motorcycles, music, food vendors, and activities for the entire family to enjoy. All proceeds benefit The Low Country Veterans Group and their initiatives to provide long-term housing…
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š„JOIN US!š„AUGUST 29thš„Last for 2026š„212 Hillcrest Driveā¢Laurens SC
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Known for decades as one of the greatest electric blues-rock guitarists of his generation, Tinsley Ellis is now also recognized as one of the best contemporary acoustic blues guitarists, songwriters, and performers in the world. Reserved Cocktail Seating: https://www.peacecenter.org/events/detail/26-tinsley-ellis |
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The Greenville Jewish Film Festival is hosting a Pop-Up Movie series at Camelot Cinemas, and our next film is Bella, being shown on Sunday, August 30th at 4pm. All tickets must be purchased in advance. The film tells the story of Yaki, who learns his only inheritance is a prize show dove, and she slips…
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Catch the Goo Goo Dolls live in concert at the CCNB Amphitheatre at Heritage Park on Sunday, August 30, 2026, at 7:30 p.m. As part of their nationwide Summer 2026 tour, the Grammy-nominated duo will deliver an unforgettable night of music packed with massive radio hits like "Iris," "Slide," and "Black Balloon." Joining them as… |
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Celebrated for his unique blend of blues, rock, soul and hip-hop, seeing Gary Clark perform live proves he continues to live up to Jimi Hendrix comparisons. This event will be a phone-free experience. Use of cellphones, cameras, or recording devices will not be permitted in the performance space. See performance page for details and tickets:… |
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Join the Friends of the Waccamaw Library (FOWL) for monthly educational presentations. September features speakers Robin Snell & Steven Zambriczki (Egyptologists). The event is free and open to the public. Arrive early for live music! Videos will also be available online after each event on the Georgetown County Library YouTube channel. |
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When: Saturday, September 5, 2026 | 7:00 PM ā 10:00 PM Where: 1885 Taproom (109 SE Main St, Simpsonville, SC 29681) Admission: Free / Open to the Public Kick off your Saturday night with great drinks and live music in downtown Simpsonville! Local favorite Flipside takes the stage at 1885 Taproom for a three-hour set.… |
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