Imagination Library campaign issues $95 challenge ahead of Dolly Parton Day
September 14, 2026
Laurens County First Steps is asking donors for a specific number this month: $95. The figure is a nod to “9 to 5,” the Dolly Parton song that gave the…
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How Austin’s love inspired a mother’s mission to bring suicide awareness into the light
September 14, 2026
When you meet Chrissy Davis, there is an immediate, disarming warmth in the room. Her eyes hold a soft, steady light, and her laughter comes easily—the kind of presence that…
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Babb, Bixler & Dollar welcomes real estate attorney Nicholas J. Brausch
September 14, 2026
Addition expands the firm’s residential and commercial closing capacity across the Upstate. Babb, Bixler & Dollar LLC has announced that Nicholas J. Brausch has joined the firm as an attorney,…
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Bon Secours launches Community Health Improvement Plan
September 14, 2026
Plan outlines community-driven strategies to improve health outcomes across the Upstate Bon Secours has launched a new, three-year Community Health Improvement Plan (CHIP), designed to address the health priorities identified…
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Simpsonville senior center expands weekly programming to keep local seniors active and connected
September 13, 2026
The Simpsonville Activity & Senior Center is expanding its weekly lineup of social and wellness programming, inviting Upstate seniors to get involved through an array of fitness classes, competitive games,…
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Crave Clinton marks three years with a week of specials, giveaways and pirate talk
September 13, 2026
Crave Clinton is turning 3, and the downtown shake and tea shop is stretching the celebration across a full week. The birthday week runs Monday, Sept. 14, through Saturday, Sept.…
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Upstate invited to fill GSP for veterans’ Honor Flight homecoming
September 13, 2026
Ninety South Carolina veterans will fly from Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport to Washington, D.C., on Wednesday, Sept. 16, for a special Honor Flight, and Upstate Warrior Solution is asking the community…
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The 2026 State of University by President Michael Amiridis
September 11, 2026
University of South Carolina President Michael Amiridis delivered his 2026 State of the University address Wednesday, Sept. 9, highlighting the university’s growth, accomplishments and priorities for the year ahead. The…
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Out on the Strip: Finding sweet salvation inside Mauldin’s Chocolate Artworks
September 9, 2026
Between juggling deadlines, tracking municipal meetings, and racing from one end of the Golden Strip to the other covering local events, my daily schedule usually looks like a runaway freight…
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Mauldin police and fire departments partner to host free community car seat safety check
September 9, 2026
Local first responders are teaming up this fall to help parents and caregivers keep young passengers safe on the road. The Mauldin Police Department and the Mauldin Fire Department announced…
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Atlantic hurricane season nears historic lull as peak approaches without a single hurricane
September 9, 2026
As the calendar approaches September 10—statistically the climatological peak of the Atlantic hurricane season—meteorologists and coastal residents alike are watching an exceptionally rare phenomenon unfold: the Atlantic basin has yet…
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Twenty-five years after 9/11, Upstate Warrior Solution stands with those who answered the call
September 9, 2026
This week marks 25 years since the attacks of Sept. 11, 2001, a morning that sent a generation of Americans toward recruiting offices, firehouses and police academies. A quarter century…
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The need is real, and the Laurens County Cancer Association is meeting it
September 9, 2026
The need is real, and the Laurens County Cancer Association is answering it one tank of gas and one meal replacement at a time. Over June, July and August, the…
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Clinton High senior named National Merit semifinalist
September 9, 2026
William “Samuel” Hunt, a senior at Clinton High School, has been named a semifinalist in the 2027 National Merit Scholarship Program. National Merit Scholarship Corporation announced the names of more…
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Joseph F. Rice, prominent attorney and longtime USC benefactor, dies at 72
September 9, 2026
Joseph F. “Joe” Rice, a nationally known attorney, University of South Carolina alumnus and philanthropist whose name graces the university’s law school, died Sept. 3. He was 72. University of…
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National Preparedness Month puts focus on household readiness
September 9, 2026
September is National Preparedness Month, and this year’s federal theme, “Americans Stand Ready,” frames disaster planning as a matter of self-reliance. Households that can get by on their own for…
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National Preparedness Month puts focus on household readiness
September 9, 2026
September is National Preparedness Month, and this year’s federal theme, “Americans Stand Ready,” frames disaster planning as a matter of self-reliance. Households that can get by on their own for…
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Laurens County Sheriff’s Office K9 fundraiser set for Saturday
September 8, 2026
The Laurens County Sheriff’s Office will hold its annual K9 fundraiser from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 12, at Tractor Supply Co., 917 E. Main St. in Laurens,…
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Miracle Hill thrift stores turn Golden Strip donations into shelter and second chances
September 7, 2026
For shoppers in Mauldin and Simpsonville, a rack of gently used jeans or a donated dining table represents more than a bargain. It represents a bed, a hot meal or…
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The Doobie Brothers bring ‘Walk This Road Tour’ to Simpsonville’s CCNB Amphitheatre this October
September 7, 2026
Rock and Roll Hall of Famers The Doobie Brothers are heading to the Upstate this fall as part of their “Walk This Road Tour,” headlining an outdoor concert at the…
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Mark your calendars for maritime fun as community preps for 37th Annual Wooden Boat Show
September 7, 2026
As the calendar flips to September, the hope for cooler temperatures and continued outdoor fun prevails in our historic port city. It’s also a reminder that Georgetown’s premier event, the…
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Behind the lens: Kayla Haupfear takes a leap of faith in Clinton
September 7, 2026
After 16 years in dentistry, a Clinton mom bets on the camera she’s been holding since childhood Kayla Haupfear’s first experience with a camera wasn’t behind one. It was in…
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State of Our Community highlights shared priorities and progress across Georgetown County
September 2, 2026
By Karen Owens Publisher Members of the business community filled Winyah Auditorium this week to hear local leaders share a forward-looking conversation about the challenges, opportunities, and shared priorities shaping…
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Six years later, the shine has not worn off
September 2, 2026
By Brenda Stewart, publisher, Laurens County Buzz On Sept. 1, the Laurens County Buzz turned six years old. I will admit something. When I started this, I worried I would…
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Brewedly Awakened Coffee: Good Coffee, Good Neighbors and a Name Born on the Road
September 2, 2026
Laurens County Coffee Series, Part Two Some businesses get their names in a conference room. Brewedly Awakened Coffee got its name somewhere on the highway to Asheville. It was 2024,…
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From mill village to Main Street: South Carolina’s stake in Labor Day
September 1, 2026
For most families, Labor Day means one more cookout before the school year settles in, a last trip to the lake or simply a Monday off. The holiday that arrives…
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Good and kind people are rising up around Barefoot Acres and its vendors
September 1, 2026
Something good is growing out of a hard week in Fountain Inn. Days after Barefoot Acres announced that repeated thefts had forced it to stop carrying local vendor products at…
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City of Charleston acquires Morrison Drive site to advance Project 3500
September 1, 2026
The 2.44-acre purchase will become roughly 190 mixed-income homes, part of the City’s goal of 3,500 affordable and attainable homes by 2032 The City of Charleston has purchased 899 Morrison Drive,…
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USC welcomes new and returning students to Columbia
September 1, 2026
The University of South Carolina’s Columbia campus is welcoming thousands of new college students from across South Carolina, the nation and the world. With an increase of overall enrollment, now…
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Hopewell United Methodist Church carries 225 years of history into a new sanctuary
September 1, 2026
The historic congregation marks a new chapter with a 5,774-square-foot sanctuary created to accommodate its growing congregation and continued ministry. More than two centuries after its earliest roots were established…
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The Mill at Fountain Inn announces its September Themed Tuesday lineup with Remix: Live
August 31, 2026
The Mill at Fountain Inn has officially unveiled its full September event calendar for Themed Tuesdays, inviting Upstate residents and visitors to test their knowledge and enjoy an energetic night…
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Barefoot Acres pulls local vendor products from roadside market after repeated theft
August 31, 2026
The Barefoot Acres Roadside Market in Fountain Inn will no longer carry products made by local vendors, farm operators announced, ending a piece of the honor system market that had…
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LCWSC closes Water Quality Month by highlighting the people and planning behind every drop
August 31, 2026
Employee development, infrastructure investment, workforce outreach and community education demonstrate a year-round commitment to water quality and sustainable service As Water Quality Month ends, the Laurens County Water and Sewer…
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Laurens County First Steps launches
August 31, 2026
Dolly Parton spent seven decades as one of the most recognizable voices in American music. In the days since her death on Aug. 25 at the age of 80, many…
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State treasurer’s office returns record $52 million in unclaimed property
August 29, 2026
South Carolina’s Unclaimed Property Program posted its best year on record, with the State Treasurer’s Office returning more than $52 million to residents, businesses and organizations across the state. State…
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Harvest Hope names Sy Hughes as CEO
August 27, 2026
The Harvest Hope Food Bank Board of Directors announced today that Sy Hughes has been named Chief Executive Officer, following his service as Interim CEO since January 2026. Hughes joined…
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Spartanburg Science Center welcomes new Executive Director
August 27, 2026
The Spartanburg Science Center (SSC) announced Amanda Richardson as its new Executive Director, effective July 20, 2026. Richardson steps into the role as SSC gears up for one of its…
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Laurens County State Delegation announces appointment of new Veterans Affairs Director
August 26, 2026
The Laurens County State Delegation is pleased to announce the appointment of Laurens County resident, Dale Williams, as the new Laurens County Veterans Affairs Director. A United States Air Force…
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Clinton High School senior earns perfect ACT score
August 26, 2026
Samuel Hunt, a senior at Clinton High School, has earned a composite score of 36 on the ACT, the highest score the exam awards. Fewer than 1% of test takers…
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Osprey Village breaks ground on new era in independent living for Individuals with intellectual disabilities
August 26, 2026
Community leaders and public officials from Beaufort and Jasper counties joined families and residents on Aug 13 for a groundbreaking ceremony for Osprey Village(opens in new tab), a new 25-acre…
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Out on the Strip: your weekly guide to local produce, southern staples, and what to find at the Mauldin Open Air Market
August 26, 2026
By Brenda Stewart Golden Strip Publisher There is a particular kind of quiet that settles over a person somewhere between the parking lot and the front counter at 699 E.…
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Safety alert: Goal Zero recalls 46,000 YETI 3000X power stations over fire and burn hazards
August 26, 2026
Local public safety officials are urging Upstate residents to check their emergency backup equipment following a nationwide recall of portable power stations due to overheating and fire risks. The U.S.…
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Clinton City Council approves sale of excess power capacity
August 26, 2026
Clinton City Council voted unanimously Monday to sell 4 megawatts of excess electrical capacity through the Piedmont Municipal Power Authority, a move city officials said is aimed at controlling future…
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A Song for the Smoky Mountains and the Foothills Beyond
August 26, 2026
Remembering how an Appalachian girl with Upstate Carolina roots taught the world how to sing, give, and love unconditionally. Today, the mountains feel a little quieter, and the Upstate feels…
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Laurens County Community Theatre announces cast for “The Addams Family”
August 25, 2026
Laurens County Community Theatre has announced the cast for its upcoming production of “The Addams Family,” the musical comedy that brings Charles Addams’ famously macabre clan to the stage. Performances…
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Fountain Inn Assistant City Administrator Russell Slatton earns prestigious ICMA Credential
August 25, 2026
Fountain Inn becomes the only municipality in South Carolina with both its City Administrator and Assistant City Administrator serving as ICMA Credentialed Managers The City of Fountain Inn is pleased…
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United Community names Tom Speir as new chief financial officer
August 25, 2026
United Community (NYSE: UCB) announced that Tom Speir has been named executive vice president and chief financial officer. Speir brings more than two decades of financial experience, including balance sheet…
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Jean Cecil Hudak named Columbia Chamber President and CEO
August 25, 2026
Jean Cecil Hudak has been named President and CEO of the Columbia Chamber, beginning her service late September. She succeeds Carl Blackstone, who served in the role since 2014. Hudak…
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Laurens District 55 sophomore Logan Bragg named Touchdown Club Player of the Week
August 24, 2026
The Laurens County Touchdown Club is proud to announce that for the opening week of the South Carolina High School football season, August 21st, the Player of the week is…
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Red Devils to honor Coach Rhodes with helmet sticker, dedicate season to him
August 24, 2026
Clinton High School’s varsity football players will carry Coach Bill Rhodes with them onto the field this fall. The program announced Aug. 21 that a new sticker honoring Rhodes will…
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