Look to the Skies: 2026 “Salute from the Shores” to honor heroes this 4th of July
June 29, 2026
This Independence Day, South Carolina beachgoers are in for a spectacular, high-flying tribute. The annual Salute from the Shores is returning on Saturday, July 4, 2026, bringing a powerful display…
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Take the 7th inning stretch at Upcountry History Museum with “Picturing America’s Pastime” Exhibit
June 26, 2026
“Take me out to the…Museum?” Yes, step into the 7th inning stretch with “Picturing America’s Pastime” and explore the grandeur of the early game through the vibrancy of today’s big-league…
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From Backcountry Skirmishes to the Semiquincentennial: The Golden Strip’s Crucial Role in Shaping Early America
June 24, 2026
As cities across the nation gear up to honor America’s 250th anniversary, residents of Mauldin, Simpsonville, and Fountain Inn don’t have to look far to find the roots of the…
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Celebrating Safely: Balancing Holiday Sparks with Pet Protection and Neighborly Courtesy
June 22, 2026
With the 4th of July rapidly approaching, neighborhood skies are preparing to fill with light and sound to celebrate our nation’s 250th birthday. But while backyard pyrotechnics are a beloved…
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Sen. Tim Scott congratulates Major James Capers, Jr. on earning the Medal of Honor
June 22, 2026
U.S. Senator Tim Scott (R-S.C.) congratulated Major James Capers, Jr. recently on earning the Medal of Honor for his incredible acts of valor when his Marine Corps special operations team…
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Georgetown VFW Post 6444 to host “Stars, Stripes, and Saving Lives” blood drive on July 28
June 16, 2026
GEORGETOWN, SC — In a critical effort to support local patients and maintain a stable regional blood supply, Georgetown VFW Post 6444 has partnered with the American Red Cross to…
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Hear about veterans’ experiences during and after the Vietnam War
June 3, 2026
C.W. Bowman has often fascinated Midlands audiences with chilling stories of his service as a Tunnel Rat in Vietnam. Now, he’s ready to share an equally compelling human-interest account of…
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Golden Strip Communities Gather to Honor Fallen Heroes this Memorial Day
May 25, 2026
Communities across the Golden Strip are pausing today to observe Memorial Day, joining together in solemn remembrance of the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice while serving…
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Memorial Day and Veterans Day: Understanding America’s military holidays
May 21, 2026Every year, Americans pause to honor those connected to military service, but Memorial Day and Veterans Day are often misunderstood or used interchangeably. While both recognize sacrifice and service, they…
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Honoring Sacrifice and Celebrating Community: Memorial Day Weekend Guide for the Golden Strip
May 18, 2026
As the unofficial kickoff to summer approaches, municipalities across the Golden Strip are preparing a balanced lineup of events for Memorial Day weekend. From solemn ceremonies honoring America’s fallen heroes…
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A Promise Unfulfilled: Remembering a Korean War Soldier Still Missing
May 18, 2026
The Korean War, fought on the Korean Peninsula from 1950 to 1953 is often described as the first major battle of the Cold War. After World War II, Korea, which…
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Local Author Brings South Carolina’s Revolutionary War Story to Life Ahead of America’s 250th
May 18, 2026
A Clinton Writer Finds the Revolution in His Own Backyard, and His Own Family Tree With the nation preparing to mark the 250th anniversary of American independence, a Clinton author…
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Laurens County Hall of Heroes Invites Public to 3rd Annual Memorial Day Ceremony
May 18, 2026
The Laurens County Hall of Heroes is inviting the community to its 3rd Annual Memorial Day Ceremony on Monday, May 25, from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Laurens…
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Sizzling Strategies: How to Master the Ultimate Memorial Day Cookout
May 13, 2026
As the unofficial start of summer approaches, residents across the Upstate are preparing to fire up their grills for Memorial Day. While the holiday is primarily a time for solemn…
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Military can visit Relic Room free again this summer, thanks to Blue Star
May 13, 2026
Once again, the South Carolina Confederate Relic Room and Military Museum is proud to participate in the Blue Star Museums initiative, which provides free admission to current military personnel and…
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What archaeologists have learned about the Siege of Fort Motte
May 6, 2026
Francis Marion – the Swamp Fox – was at the Siege of Fort Motte in 1781. He and “Light-Horse Harry” Lee were the Patriot commanders in that encounter with the…
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American Revolution Exhibit at Upcountry History Museum takes you from front lines to home fronts
April 24, 2026
From 1775-1783, Patriots and Loyalists engaged in ongoing skirmishes and all-out battles as the American Revolution spread throughout the 13 Colonies until the tide of war turned in favor of…
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Learn all about the legendary ‘Flying Tigers’
April 20, 2026
What do you know about the Flying Tigers? If you’re like many people, your answer is likely, “Not much.” Here’s a chance to do something about that. The Flying Tigers…
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Upcountry History Museum to host one-day-only display of South Carolina’s founding documents
April 20, 2026
The Upcountry History Museum – Greenville County is proud to be the Upstate’s only venue for the display of the South Carolina Department of Archives and History (SCDAH) exhibit, “Foundations…
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Mauldin High Cadet Annika Hoag Named Navy JROTC Commanding Officer for 2026-27 School Year
April 15, 2026
Mauldin High School has announced that Cadet Annika Hoag has been selected to serve as the Cadet Commanding Officer for the school’s Navy JROTC unit for the 2026-27 academic year.…
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Laurens County Resident Lt. Col. Karla Evans Retires After 22 Years of Distinguished Military Service
April 13, 2026
After more than two decades of honorable service to state and nation, Laurens County resident Lt. Col. Karla N. Evans officially retired from the South Carolina Army National Guard during…
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The straight scoop on the Doolittle Raid – Friday, April 17
April 6, 2026
Sometimes, when a nation’s outlook seems darkest, men put their lives in critical danger to boost the spirits of the folks back home. Not that the pilots and crews who…
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Laurens County Museum Honors WWII Hero with Display of T/Sgt. Clarence E. Gibbs’ Medals and Flag
April 5, 2026
The Laurens County Museum is continuing to preserve and share local history in a meaningful way—this time by honoring a hometown hero whose story spans more than eight decades. Visitors…
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Noon Debrief to discuss military artifacts Gen. Sherman dumped into the Congaree – April 3
March 19, 2026
When Gen. William Tecumseh Sherman took Columbia in 1865, he captured a lot of stored Confederate munitions. Not wanting them to be used against his army as it marched farther…
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Traditions and Honor: Mauldin High School NJROTC Celebrates Annual Military Ball
March 11, 2026
The Mauldin High School Navy Junior Reserve Officers Training Corps (NJROTC) followed a time-honored naval tradition recently as cadets, faculty, and families gathered for the unit’s annual Military Ball. The…
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Army nurse to tell about her service in Vietnam
March 7, 2026
The Vietnam exhibit at the S.C. Confederate Relic Room and Military Museum pays tribute to all sorts of South Carolinians who served honorable in a variety of ways in Southeast…
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Mauldin High Navy JROTC Drone Team Reaches New Heights in Season Finale
March 4, 2026
The Mauldin High School Navy JROTC drone team recently concluded its competitive season, marking a significant milestone for the program. The cadets showcased their technical proficiency and teamwork while navigating…
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The Revolution in South Carolina
February 25, 2026
With all the talk about what happened 250 years or so ago, you’ve probably heard that more of the American Revolution’s battles were fought in South Carolina than in any…
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Mystery Solved Circles in the Upstate Sky Linked to USAF Wi-Fi in the Sky
February 23, 2026
Residents across South Carolina and parts of Georgia were left looking to the heavens this week after reports of mysterious, perfect white circles appeared in the sky. While social media…
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Georgetown Library ready to kick-off its Glorious Cause revolutionary history series in March
February 20, 2026
The Georgetown County Libraries are pleased to announce a series of upcoming public educational programs, “A Glorious Cause: South Carolina and the American Revolution.” The programs, which are free and…
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Finding battlefields in the earth beneath us
February 16, 2026
The American Revolution is very much in the air these days, as we are reminded of what happened 250 years ago. And in many, many places in South Carolina, it’s…
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A Century of Valor: Simpsonville Honors 105-Year-Old WWII Veteran Ralph Conte
January 30, 2026
In a world that often moves at a breakneck pace, the community of Simpsonville recently paused to honor a man whose life has spanned more than a century of American…
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Original artwork, nostalgic displays highlight arrival of Bugs Bunny and friends at Upcountry History Museum
January 28, 2026
On Saturday morning, January 31, 2026, Bugs Bunny, Road Runner, Tweety Bird, and Sylvester won’t just be cartoons on your television screen, they and fellow Looney Tunes and Merrie Melodies…
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‘Tunnel Rat’ C.W. Bowman to speak at Richland Library
January 27, 2026
Vietnam veteran C.W. Bowman has fascinated audiences at the South Carolina Confederate Relic Room and Military Museum several times with lectures about his war experiences. Last year, in an offsite…
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The good, the bad and the ugly about ‘Light-Horse Harry’ Lee
January 14, 2026
He was the father of Robert E. Lee. And so much more. Mike Burgess, an outspoken, award-winning high school history teacher, will deliver a free lecture about Revolutionary War hero…
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The non-profit S.C. Military Veterans Hall of Fame enables online funding
January 8, 2026Elite military hall of fame announces new easy-to-access online sponsorship feature By W. Thomas Smith Jr. Supporters and sponsors of the South Carolina Military Veterans Hall of Fame (SCMVHOF) now…
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Cowpens, where the Patriot forces beat Tarleton – Local Talk on Jan 16
January 4, 2026
The year 1780 had seen mostly bad news for the Patriot cause in South Carolina. The British captured one American army in May at the siege of Charleston. The redcoats…
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Twelve Laurens County Residents Take Oath of Enlistment at Courthouse Ceremony
December 15, 2025
On Thursday, December 4, at 5:15 p.m., the Laurens County Courthouse was the scene of a meaningful public ceremony as twelve young men and women from the Laurens County area…
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South Carolina National Guard to Redeploy More Than 300 Troops to Washington, D.C.
November 30, 2025
More than 300 members of the South Carolina National Guard will return to Washington, D.C., next week as part of a planned rotation supporting federal security operations in the nation’s…
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Pearce Bespoke Charlotte named official custom clothier of the South Carolina Military Veterans Hall of Fame
November 25, 2025Company designed exclusive Reda jackets for the Board of Directors and inductees Pearce Bespoke Charlotte has been selected as the Official Custom Clothier of the South Carolina Military Veterans Hall…
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Celebrated writer-editor inducted into elite Military Hall of Fame
November 25, 2025Marine Infantry leader and military technical consultant named to S.C. Military Veterans Hall of Fame By Cheyenne Twilley W. Thomas Smith Jr., a writer, editor, and public-information professional assisting the…
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Learn about German POWs in South Carolina
November 20, 2025
You’ve seen movies about Americans in German POW camps during World War II — “The Great Escape,” “Stalag 17,” and so forth. But did you know that more than 8,000…
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CSU honors Veterans with announcement of P. Cecil Patrick Jr. Family Veterans Center
November 20, 2025
After a week of honoring veterans on campus and community, Charleston Southern University is now launching a visionary initiative designed to strengthen veteran support for generations to come. Charleston Southern…
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Horry-Georgetown Tech College veterans advance in Mechatronics training with support from SC Student Loan’s Persistence Fund
November 11, 2025Dennis Hahn, HGTC Mechatronics Student; Persistence Fund recipient Free tools from the South Carolina Student Loan Corporation’s philanthropy remove financial barriers for two Horry-Georgetown Technical College students Two Mechatronics students…
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Learn what soldiers ate during the American Revolution
November 11, 2025
Most of us are looking forward to a fine feast on the 27th of this month – turkey and all the trimmings. That’s our way of celebrating something that happened…
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The 34th Annual Toy Soldier Show is Saturday, Nov. 15
November 11, 2025
Heads up! The latest intelligence indicates that tiny armies are scheduled to invade Columbia on Saturday. They will establish a beachhead at S.C. Confederate Relic Room & Military Museum. There’s…
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Remembering All Who Serve – Veterans and Their Families
November 10, 2025
By Brenda Stewart, Publisher Last week, I had the pleasure of attending Marchant Real Estate’s quarterly networking lunch in Greenville, SC. With Veterans Day approaching, veterans were recognized, and the…
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The S.C. Military Veterans Hall of Fame will hold press conference Nov. 14
November 7, 2025Medal of Honor recipient, military leaders, other VIPs to attend afternoon event at Columbia Convention Center next week The S.C. Military Veterans Hall of Fame (SCMVHOF) will hold its first…
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City of Laurens to Host Veterans Day Celebration November 11
November 5, 2025
The City of Laurens invites the community to gather in gratitude for those who have served our country at the annual Veterans Day Celebration. The event will be held on…
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Converse increases veteran support through Yellow Ribbon Program
November 5, 2025
Converse University announced its participation in the Yellow Ribbon Program as part of its ongoing commitment to enhance services and financial support for veterans. The Yellow Ribbon Program is an…
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