Everyone makes errors
November 12, 2026
By Jeff Becraft Cooper Pratt is the rookie shortstop for the Milwaukee Brewers… who just recently won the World Series. Cooper made four errors in a short number of…
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Catching up with Tom Poland: A Life of Southern Stories
November 11, 2026
By Karen Owens Publisher My friend Paige Sawyer called recently with news: Tom Poland was coming to Georgetown to speak to the Winyah Indigo Society. Did I know Tom, and…
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The ultimate Golden Strip game-day playbook: local sourcing, easy prep, and the art of the home watch party
November 11, 2026
Barbara LeForge, Golden Strip News Editor Whether you are packing up the truck for a Saturday morning trek, claiming bleacher seats under the Friday night lights, or wheeling the big…
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From Main Street taps to local shelves: looming Federal hemp regulations threaten Golden Strip retailers
November 11, 2026
Retail shelves and beverage coolers across Mauldin, Simpsonville, and Fountain Inn may soon look drastically different as local business owners brace for incoming federal restrictions targeting consumable, hemp-derived THC products.…
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Conestee Nature Preserve reopens East Bay Observation Deck with universal accessibility upgrades
November 11, 2026
Birders, hikers, and families visiting Conestee Nature Preserve have a newly renovated scenic vantage point over the water following the official reopening of the East Bay Observation Deck. The popular…
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Front porches and house-divided driveways: how the Golden Strip celebrates saturday football
November 11, 2026
Barbara LeForge, Golden Strip News Editor In South Carolina, autumn is measured not by dropping temperatures or changing leaves, but by the kickoff schedule. Down in the Golden Strip, the…
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A tale of two pavements: what the defeat of Greenville County’s road tax means for the Golden Strip
November 11, 2026
In the wake of Greenville County voters narrowly rejecting the proposed 1% transportation sales tax at the ballot box, drivers across the Golden Strip are heading into an era of…
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Who has seen the wind?
November 11, 2026
By Tom Poland When I see photographs of Colorado’s Great Sand Dunes National Park I want to explore a desert right then. Until I do, the fragile deserts along…
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General Joseph Brevard Kershaw: A different kind of cavalier
November 10, 2026
Camden was the hometown of some of the best-known South Carolinians during the Civil War. There was Richard Rowland Kirkland, the hero known as the Angel of Marye’s Heights; Maxcy…
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Relic Room open on Veterans Day, and military gets in free
November 10, 2026
Veterans Day is about honoring those who have served our country in uniform in the past – and the present. Although Veterans Day is a state holiday, the South Carolina…
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A Field of Flags, a Community of Gratitude
November 9, 2026
By Karen Owens Publisher More than 300 American flags waved in tribute to veterans this past weekend as the community gathered for an early Veterans Day celebration and the dedication…
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Seven Oaks at Grand Holland Estate rolls out mid-to-late November social calendar in Simpsonville
November 9, 2026
As autumn gives way to the holiday season, Seven Oaks at Grand Holland is stepping up as a focal point for local nightlife and hospitality, unveiling an expanded slate of…
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Greenville County Emergency Management and Forestry Commission Partner for Wildfire Preparedness Workshop
November 9, 2026
As dry autumn conditions settle across the Upstate and the region heads toward winter fire season, Greenville County Emergency Management and the South Carolina Forestry Commission are teaming up to…
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A downtown anchor: how the Farehouse became a Fountain Inn fixture that feels like it has always been there
November 9, 2026
In the life of a growing Upstate town, three years is technically just a blip on the calendar. Yet walk into The Farehouse along North Main Street, and that timeline…
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From the mess hall to the kitchen table: traditional comfort foods that honor Veterans Day
November 9, 2026
Unlike Thanksgiving with its roasted turkey or Independence Day with charred burgers and backyard cookouts, Veterans Day does not arrive with a neat, codified culinary script. Instead, the foods most…
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‘Absolute Freak of a Dinosaur’: 844-Pound Giant Alligator Hauled from SC Lake After Four-Year Pursuit
November 9, 2026
A four-year pursuit across the dark cypress waters of Lake Moultrie has culminated in one of the most remarkable wildlife harvests in South Carolina history: an 844-pound, 14-foot bull alligator…
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Fountain Inn Taproom raises the stakes for ‘Taproom’s Got Talent’ with studio 101 partnership
November 9, 2026
Local singer-songwriters and acoustic acts across the Golden Strip have a shot at professional studio time this month as the Fountain Inn Taproom ramps up its multi-week Taproom’s Got Talent…
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Mauldin Theatre Company partners with TALK Greenville for exclusive VIP Night of ‘Little Women’
November 9, 2026
Theater patrons and arts enthusiasts across the Golden Strip are in for a behind-the-scenes celebration of regional stage talent as the Mauldin Theatre Company teams up with TALK Greenville to…
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Shining green for service: The Station Simpsonville joins national ‘Operation Green Light’ initiative
November 9, 2026
Front porches, storefronts, and local gathering spots across the Golden Strip are taking on an emerald glow this week as The Station in Simpsonville joins communities nationwide for Operation Green…
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A definition for ‘Team’
November 5, 2026
By Jeff Becraft Every Friday email starts off with the same greeting – “Team!” It has been that way for years. Now some people might be wondering what “Team”…
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Biologists enlist public help to track elusive American Red Squirrel in Upstate South Carolina mountains
November 4, 2026
Wildlife biologists and forestry officials are asking hikers, campers, and Upstate outdoor enthusiasts to keep an eye on the treetops for one of South Carolina’s smallest and most isolated mountain…
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FDA recalls batches of combination blood pressure medication over quality and dissolution concerns
November 4, 2026
Federal health regulators and pharmaceutical manufacturer Macleods Pharma USA have issued a nationwide recall for select lots of a widely prescribed blood pressure medication after quality testing revealed the tablets…
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South Carolina State Museum celebrates 38 years of discovery and looks ahead to ‘Make Way for MORE’ expansion
November 4, 2026
As the South Carolina State Museum celebrates 38 years as the state’s primary cultural storyteller, leadership is preparing for a monumental new chapter: an ambitious, multi-phase revitalization designed to reshape…
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Gio’s Pastry partners with Italian American Festival of the Upstate for ‘Mangia for a Mission’ fundraiser
November 4, 2026
Downtown Fountain Inn favorite Gio’s Pastry, Caffe and Italian Market is teaming up with the Italian American Festival of the Upstate this weekend to turn sweet treats and Italian specialties…
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From city hall to the statehouse: Greenville county & upstate election results
November 4, 2026
Voters across Greenville County, Mauldin, Simpsonville, and Fountain Inn made their voices heard on Tuesday, weighing in on high-stakes statewide leadership races while delivering a historic, split decision on regional…
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South Carolina SNAP restrictions on soda, candy, and sugary drinks take effect
November 4, 2026
South Carolina residents receiving Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits can no longer use their Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) cards to purchase most candy, regular soft drinks, and sweetened beverages,…
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One Sad Thing About Fall
November 3, 2026
By Tom Poland I look forward to fall’s crisp air, college football, and colorful foliage, but with the good comes the sad. Hummingbirds take leave of us. It’s been…
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SCMMS Toy Soldier Show set for Nov. 14
November 3, 2026
Earlier this year, The South Carolina Military Miniature Society won first place in dioramas for their miniature version of the Battle of Cowpens at the annual Toy Soldier Show in…
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History on the Strip: The November the Backcountry Went to War
November 2, 2026
By Barbara LeForge, Golden Strip News Editor Drive down Fork Shoals Road on a gray November morning, and it’s hard to picture anything but pasture, pines, and the slow, quiet…
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Between the slices: celebrating national sandwich day with Our own backyard legend
November 2, 2026
By Barbara LeForge, Golden Strip News Editor Every November 3, lunch boxes, deli counters, and kitchen islands across the country honor one of humanity’s greatest culinary inventions: National Sandwich Day.…
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Italian American Festival of the Upstate Returns to Fountain Inn for 5th Annual Celebration in October 2027
November 2, 2026
Following an extended hiatus, one of the Upstate’s premier cultural food and heritage celebrations is officially making its comeback. Organizers of the Italian American Festival of the Upstate have announced…
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A harbor can hold a truth that a town must hear
October 29, 2026
By Douglas Vandergraph A harbor often tells a town what it wants to remember. There are boats, work, families, departures, homecomings, and the steady sight of water that has been…
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Being known
October 28, 2026
By Jeff Becraft My favorite definition of intimacy is “to be fully known and yet still delighted in.” Now, here is what goes on in a lot of places……
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Something In The Grits Ain’t Gravy
October 28, 2026
By Tom Poland Down South we have sayings for every occasion. “Something in the grits ain’t gravy” is a way of saying you smell a rat. Take wrestling. It…
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German POWs in S.C. weren’t like American in the Stalags – Lecture Friday, Nov. 6.
October 28, 2026
Free lecture at noon at the museum on Friday, Nov. 6. During the Second World War, the main thing Americans held prisoner by the Germans wanted was to get out…
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Fountain Inn utility warehouse glows pink as city workers rally for Breast Cancer Awareness
October 27, 2026
In a vibrant display of community solidarity, the City of Fountain Inn swapped its usual municipal work gear for shades of rose last Friday, illuminating city facilities and donning pink…
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Simpsonville launches text alert service as multi-year downtown transformation moves forward
October 27, 2026
As major construction reshapes the core of downtown Simpsonville, city officials are offering residents, commuters, and local business owners a direct line to real-time information. The City of Simpsonville announced…
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Handcrafted for the holidays: local artisan Pam Olson Driggers launches custom greeting card line
October 27, 2026
As the holiday season approaches and calendars fill with milestone celebrations, local artisan Pam Olson Driggers is offering area residents a personal alternative to mass-produced stationery by launching a seasonal…
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Blue Star Mothers of the Upstate calls on community for holiday care package drive via Amazon Wish List
October 26, 2026
With the holiday season approaching, local military mothers are turning to the Upstate community to help send comfort, encouragement, and essential provisions to active-duty service members deployed overseas. The Blue…
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Trick-or-treat smart: safety tips for a Saturday Halloween on the Golden Strip
October 26, 2026
With Halloween falling on a Saturday this year, families across Mauldin, Simpsonville, and Fountain Inn can expect a busy night of trick-or-treaters, neighborhood parties, and extra traffic. A little planning…
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Grown-up ghouls: adult Halloween fun on the Golden Strip this weekend
October 26, 2026
Halloween isn’t just for trick-or-treat bags and candy hauls. With the holiday landing on a Saturday this year, adults across Simpsonville, Fountain Inn, and Mauldin have a full weekend lineup…
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Simpsonville opens tourism grant applications for 2027–2028 community events ahead of Oct. 31 deadline
October 26, 2026
Nonprofits, community organizations, and event planners looking to bring festivals, cultural performances, and civic celebrations to Simpsonville have until October 31 to apply for critical municipal tourism funding. The City…
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Simpsonville City Council to consider ordinance banning Flock cameras and license plate readers
October 26, 2026
The Simpsonville City Council is preparing to vote on a measure that could bring an abrupt end to automated license plate reader (ALPR) technology within city limits, placing the municipality…
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From Mauldin Rec Fields to Drill Sergeant of the Year: Kevin Harrington’s Journey of Quiet Resilience
October 26, 2026
By Barbara LeForge, Golden Strip News Editor I recently had the pleasure of sitting down with a neighbor to talk about her son. Like so many extraordinary stories rooted in…
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South Carolina prepares to ‘fall back’ Nov. 1 as biannual time change lands on Halloween weekend
October 26, 2026
South Carolina residents will gain an extra hour of sleep this weekend as Daylight Saving Time officially comes to an end in the early morning hours of Sunday, November 1,…
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Laurens County Water and Sewer Commission rolls out paperless billing, 24/7 payment options on Nov. 1
October 26, 2026
Managing monthly utility bills is about to become more flexible for thousands of households and businesses across Laurens County. The Laurens County Water and Sewer Commission (LCWSC) announced it will…
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Blink Book Review Two-Fer: “It Was an Ugly Couch Anyway” and “Good Apple” by Elizabeth Passarella
October 22, 2026
By Reba Hull Campbell South Carolina writer A friend’s recommendation led me to listen to It Was an Ugly Couch Anyway by Elizabeth Passarella. Yet another book I judged…
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Fountain Inn parks and rec expands family programming, kicking off new season at activities center
October 21, 2026
Fountain Inn’s Parks and Recreation Department is broadening its community footprint, turning its neighborhood activity hub into a shared space for all generations with an expanded slate of family-centered events.…
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Reader’s Digest
October 21, 2026
By Tom Poland My Boyhood Read I read my mother’s Reader’s Digests from cover to cover. It’s hard to find one today, but if you do, it will take…
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Blood, death, mourning: Hear spooky folklore at the Relic Room
October 19, 2026
Death and mourning were a big part of life in the 19th century. They even left an indelible mark on art and fashion, from such macabre stories as Edgar Allen…
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