Advanced energy technology, natural resource protection, and economic revitalization
September 3, 2026
From a conservation perspective, energy density merits greater attention within environmental policy analysis By Thomas S. Mullikin Conservation policy has traditionally framed economic development and environmental protection as competing objectives,…
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“Birds of a Feather” returns to Caw Caw this Fall
September 3, 2026
Calling all nature enthusiasts and social butterflies: Caw Caw Interpretive Center’s next Birds of a Feather event is set for Saturday, September 26! Enjoy an evening of music, food and…
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Upstate Pregnancy Center to Hold Diaper Drive-Thru in Downtown Clinton Tuesday
September 3, 2026
Families in Laurens County who need a little extra help with diapers and wipes will have another opportunity to receive support when the Upstate Pregnancy Center hosts a Diaper Drive-Thru…
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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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Pursue that which is most important today
September 2, 2026
(opens in new tab) By Jeff Becraft Now, I am not a scientist, and I have never done any study on flies. And I have no desire to even…
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Greenville Theatre launches the historic Season 101 Broadway Series with a sweeping production of Titanic the Musical
September 2, 2026
Greenville Theatre launched its milestone 101st Season titled “Sail On” with the five-time Tony Award-winning masterpiece, Titanic the Musical. Running September 11 through September 27, 2026, this production opens the…
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Charleston County launches public Transportation Sales Tax dashboard detailing nearly $1 billion in road investments
September 2, 2026
Charleston County Government is making it easier for residents to see how existing Transportation Sales Tax dollars are being invested across the community with the launch of a new public dashboard(opens…
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CCSD, Charleston Southern announce direct admission partnership
September 2, 2026
Charleston County School District and Charleston Southern University have launched a direct admission partnership that will give qualifying high school seniors a streamlined path to acceptance at CSU. The program…
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Georgetown Art & Wine Walk returns to historic Front Street next weekend
September 2, 2026
Historic Front Street will transform into an interactive cultural gallery next weekend as the fourth annual Georgetown Art & Wine Walk, hosted by the Georgetown Business Association, returns Saturday, Sept.…
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Kawonu Golf Club completes grassing of Championship Course
September 2, 2026Milestone brings major course construction to a close as private, golf-only club prepares for spring 2027 opening Kawonu Golf Club(opens in new tab) has completed grassing across all 18 holes of…
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Twin Rivers Captial announces sale of McDonald’s Ground Lease in Columbia, SC
September 2, 2026
Charleston, SC -based real estate development company, Twin Rivers Capital, recently completed the sale of a McDonald’s Ground Lease located at 117 Bunch Lane in Hopkins, SC in the Columbia,…
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ECCO announces Stephanie M. Kelley Legacy Fund to honor former director’s impact and leadership
September 2, 2026
East Cooper Community Outreach (ECCO) announced the establishment of the Stephanie M. Kelley Legacy Fund, created to honor former Executive Director Stephanie Kelley’s nine years of extraordinary leadership, vision and…
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Fresh off five stellar award wins, Lisa Knowles-Smith & The Brown Singers head to Greenville for SpiritFest 2026
September 2, 2026
Tye Tribbett, Tamela Mann and more join the 34th annual SpiritFest at Bon Secours Wellness Arena Sunday, September 6 Fresh off one of the biggest nights of the 41st Annual…
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Central SC Alliance names Ryan D’Aurelio as Research Manager
September 2, 2026
Central SC Alliance (CSCA) has announced the hiring of Ryan D’Aurelio as its new Research Manager, strengthening the organization’s ability to leverage data and market intelligence to support business recruitment,…
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American Heart Association equips new parents with lifesaving skills, advances maternal and infant health
September 2, 2026
Lexington Medical Center receives Infant CPR Anytime® Kits to help protect new families American Heart Association equips new parents with lifesaving skills, advances maternal and infant health Every parent hopes…
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JDPR continues growth with promotion and the addition of two team members
September 2, 2026
Grace Daughtry promoted; Troy Dassing and MaKayla Renner bring their talents to JDPR. Leading strategic marketing-communications agency JDPR continues an upward climb as they expand the team with a well-deserved…
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Community Invited to “Faith Through the Fire” Featuring 9/11 Firefighter Niels Jorgensen
September 2, 2026
As the nation approaches the 25th anniversary of September 11, the Fountain Inn community is invited to gather for “Faith Through the Fire: A 9/11 Firefighter’s Story of Survival”, a…
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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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Gel plate workshop hosted by Clinton Art Gallery promises paint, texture and zero pressure
September 2, 2026
Anyone who has ever wanted to make art but felt intimidated by a blank canvas may find a friendlier starting point Saturday, Sept. 12, when the Clinton Art Gallery hosts…
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Golden Strip Career Center students will take the stage at Euphoria’s Healthy Lunchtime Throwdown
September 2, 2026
The heat is officially turning up in the kitchen for three talented young culinary students from Golden Strip Career Center, who have been selected to showcase their culinary chops on…
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Out on the Strip: beat the heat and find sweet relief at Dillard’s Ice Cream
September 2, 2026
The Sweetest Exhale in Town Lord have mercy, y’all. When that late-summer Upstate humidity wraps around your shoulders like a wet, steaming wool blanket and the Mauldin asphalt feels like…
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Method Junk Solutions celebrates ribbon cutting with community donation drive in Simpsonville
September 2, 2026
The Simpsonville Area Chamber of Commerce officially welcomed Method Junk Solutions to the local business community with a ribbon-cutting ceremony, celebrating the hauling and cleanout company as it deepens its…
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Kickstands for Kids and Jeep Invasion roll into BridgeWay Station this Saturday
September 2, 2026
Hundreds of roaring motorcycles and custom off-road rigs will take over BridgeWay Station on Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026, for the 5th Annual Kickstands for Kids with a Jeep Invasion. Hosted…
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Simpsonville Police Department invites community to Heritage Park for 2026 National Night Out
September 2, 2026
The Simpsonville Police Department will host its annual National Night Out celebration at Heritage Park on Tuesday, Oct. 6, 2026, inviting residents and families across the Golden Strip to come…
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SC Superheroes in Motion 5K and 1-mile event returns to Conestee Park this Saturday
September 2, 2026
Runners, walkers, and wheelchair rollers will lace up and suit up this weekend as the South Carolina Spinal Cord Injury Association hosts the SC Superheroes in Motion Walk, Run &…
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Upstate chambers team up for multi-county networking night at Greenville Triumph match
September 2, 2026
Business professionals from across the Upstate will trade conference rooms for the pitch this fall as eight regional chambers of commerce unite for Upstate Networking Night at GE Vernova Park…
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Wine & Bourbon Barn spotlights flight night discounts this Thursday in Simpsonville
September 2, 2026
Community members looking to unwind ahead of the weekend can sample new pours at a steep discount this Thursday, Sept. 3, as the Wine & Bourbon Barn and Barnside Taproom…
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Denmark Tech, Morris College partnership creates new pathways to bachelor’s degrees
September 2, 2026
Denmark Technical College and Morris College have entered into an academic articulation agreement designed to make it easier for students to transfer credits, build on credentials they’ve earned and continue…
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HGTC Area Commission announces three finalists for college presidency
September 2, 2026
The Horry-Georgetown Technical College (HGTC) Area Commission has selected three finalists for the presidency of Horry-Georgetown Technical College following a national search. The finalists, listed in alphabetical order, are Chad…
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Historian to present book on 1947 Willie Earle lynching in Pawleys Island
September 2, 2026
Author Dr. William B. Gravely will return to his home state on Saturday, Oct. 10, to discuss his book about Willie Earle, the victim of South Carolina’s last recorded lynching.…
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Columbia Chamber names Knowledge Perk Small Business of the Year
September 2, 2026
Winner announced at September Gather & Grow event. The Columbia Chamber announced Knowledge Perk as the Small Business of the Year Award winner. The Small Business of the Year Award, sponsored…
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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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NAI Charleston brokers sale of ±4.27 acres on Sol Legare Road to Charleston County Parks and Recreation
September 2, 2026
NAI Charleston announced the sale of ±4.27 acres located at 2421 Sol Legare Road in Charleston, South Carolina, to Charleston County Parks and Recreation. NAI Charleston brokers E. David Grubbs and…
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Historic Columbia’s upcoming programs & events
September 2, 2026
Birdwatching in the Gardens Thursday, September 10 and 24 | 8:00 – 9:00 a.m. | Gardens of the Hampton-Preston Mansion | 1615 Blanding Street Keep your eye to the sky and join Historic…
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SC Commerce announces new general counsel
September 2, 2026
Patrick Turner to oversee agency’s legal division The South Carolina Department of Commerce (S.C. Commerce) today announced that Patrick Turner has joined the agency as general counsel. Turner will oversee…
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Cayce Assistant Principal represents South Carolina this week in Mrs. American event
September 2, 2026
Cayce Elementary Assistant Principal Dr. Ashley Caulder will take the national stage this week, representing South Carolina as Mrs. South Carolina American in the Mrs. American competition. For Dr. Caulder,…
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Public comment period for FY2025 Consolidated Annual Performance & Evaluation Report for City of Columbia
September 2, 2026
The City of Columbia Community Development Department is announcing a public comment period for the City’s Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Consolidated Annual Performance & Evaluation Report (CAPER). The public comment period…
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THRIVE Laurens County to host community Data Walk exploring health priorities across the county – Sept. 30
September 2, 2026
LAURENS, S.C. – THRIVE Laurens County will host a community Data Walk on Wednesday, September 30, 2026, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., inviting residents, community leaders, health partners and…
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Jackson Station Rhythm & Blues Club
September 2, 2026
By Tom Poland October 1977—April 1990 Where The Music Died Now and then a kind of gravity draws me to an old building. I’m driving south on SC Highway 25…
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Blink Book Review: “Woe Is I” by Patricia O’Conner”
September 2, 2026
By Reba Hull Campbell I’ve been working my way through some new and not-so-new favorite writing books this summer. One I’ve revisited is the latest edition of Patricia T.…
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McMaster signs supplemental spending bill directing $9.2 million to Golden Strip projects
September 1, 2026
Gov. Henry McMaster signed H. 3305, the supplemental appropriations act, on Sept. 1, releasing one-time state dollars for hundreds of local projects across South Carolina, including more than $9.2 million…
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McMaster signs supplemental spending bill sending $5.1 million to Laurens County projects
September 1, 2026
Gov. Henry McMaster signed H. 3305, the supplemental appropriations act, on Sept. 1, releasing one-time state dollars for hundreds of local projects across South Carolina, including more than $5.1 million…
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Clinton to open new recreation complex with ribbon cutting Sept. 8
September 1, 2026
The City of Clinton will mark the grand opening of the Clinton Recreation Complex with a ribbon cutting Tuesday, Sept. 8, at 5 p.m., opening a facility that has been…
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East Main Street closed in Clinton for manhole repairs
September 1, 2026
The city of Clinton has closed a section of East Main Street until further notice while crews repair a manhole cover at the intersection of Clay Street and East Main…
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David Stumbo to be Featured Speaker Sept. 16 for Lander’s Constitution Day Observance
September 1, 2026
Eighth Circuit Solicitor David Stumbo will be the featured guest speaker for the annual Constitution Day observance at Lander University. Sponsored by the College of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences,…
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Brookgreen Gardens to host ninth annual Gullah Geechee Junkanoo Festival
September 1, 2026
Brookgreen Gardens(opens in new tab) will celebrate West African, Caribbean, and Gullah Geechee culture during its 9th annual Gullah Geechee Junkanoo Festival on Saturday, September 12, 2026, from 10:00 am…
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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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Celebrate history and freedom at Brookgreen Gardens’ Constitution Day celebration
September 1, 2026
This September, step back into American history at Brookgreen Gardens(opens in new tab) for a full day of historical performances, educational activities, and patriotic tradition during the annual Constitution Day…
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Chamber’s Before Hours networking returns Oct. 1 at the historic courthouse
September 1, 2026
The Laurens County Chamber of Commerce will host its next Before Hours Networking event Thursday, Oct. 1, from 8 to 10 a.m. at the newly renovated Historic Laurens County Courthouse,…
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9/11 Hero Walk set for Sept. 11 in Clinton
September 1, 2026
Clinton residents will gather early on the morning of Sept. 11 to walk in remembrance of the lives lost in the 2001 terrorist attacks. The 9/11 Hero Walk, organized by…
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