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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Steeped in Sunshine: Spring Tea Returns to Rotie at Bridgeway Station
March 11, 2026
As the first blossoms peek through the thawing soil, Rotie has officially unveiled its highly anticipated Spring Tea Service. Known for its minimalist elegance and seasonal precision, the celebrated venue…
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Build It: Conestee Nature Preserve to Host Open House at Nature Playscape
March 11, 2026
Conestee Nature Preserve is inviting the community to explore its innovative Nature Playscape this weekend for a special themed open house. The event, titled Build It!, is scheduled for Saturday,…
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South Carolina Students Prepare for Military Academy Day at Clemson
March 11, 2026
High school students from across the state are preparing to gather at Clemson University this weekend for Military Academy Day 2026. The event, hosted by United States Senators Lindsey Graham…
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Play Ball: Opening Day in Fountain Inn at the Emanuel Sullivan Sports Complex
March 11, 2026
The wait is finally over for local sports fans. On March 28th, the gates at the Emanuel Sullivan Sports Complex will officially swing open for the spring season, marking the…
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Fountain Inn Firefighters Join Statewide Legislative Advocacy Day in Columbia
March 11, 2026
Members of the Fountain Inn Fire Department traveled to the State House last week to participate in the annual Fire Service Legislative Day. The event, held on Wednesday, March 4,…
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South Carolina Scheduled for Statewide Tornado Drill Wednesday Morning
March 10, 2026
Emergency sirens and weather radios will sound across the state tomorrow morning as South Carolina conducts its annual statewide tornado drill. Scheduled for Wednesday, March 11, at 9:00 AM, the…
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Vendors and Food Trucks Invited to Participate in Love Like Maddie’s 3rd Annual Family Fun Day at Lake Rabon Park
March 10, 2026
Local vendors and food trucks are invited to be part of a growing community tradition as Love Like Maddie prepares for its 3rd Annual Family Fun Day on Saturday, May…
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First Annual Fountain Inn Fury Day Wiffle Ball Tournament Set for April 4
March 10, 2026
Fountain Inn residents are invited to gather for a day of friendly competition and community spirit at the First Annual Fountain Inn Fury Day Wiffle Ball Tournament on Saturday, April…
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LiLi + KoKo to Host “A Proper Mid-March Pour” Wine Tasting at BridgeWay Station
March 9, 2026
LiLi + KoKo at BridgeWay Station will host its monthly wine tasting event, A Proper Mid-March Pour, on Thursday, March 12, from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. The relaxed evening gathering…
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SC Housing to launch 2026 Palmetto Heroes Program with $10,000 down payment assistance for public servants
March 9, 2026
Beginning March 16, South Carolina’s public service heroes can apply for $10,000 in forgivable down payment assistance through SC Housing’s 2026 Palmetto Heroes Program, with funds available on a first-come,…
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Simpsonville Arts Center Showcases Local Artist Sean Porter in “From Here to There” Exhibit
March 8, 2026
The Simpsonville Arts Center has transformed its gallery space into a vibrant exploration of movement and landscape with the opening of its latest exhibition, From Here to There. Featuring the…
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Live Music Fills Downtown Fountain Inn with Performances Throughout the Week
March 7, 2026
Music lovers in the Golden Strip will have several opportunities to enjoy live performances this week as local venues across downtown Fountain Inn host a lineup of regional musicians. Beginning…
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Nature at Your Doorstep: The Best Nature Walks in the Golden Strip
March 7, 2026
As the early March air begins to warm up, that familiar itch to trade the treadmill for the trail is setting in for many Mauldin and Simpsonville residents. It is…
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Mauldin Sports Center Launches March Madness Fitness Bracket Challenge
March 7, 2026
As basketball fans across the country prepare their tournament brackets, the Mauldin Sports Center is bringing the competitive spirit of March Madness to the gym floor. The facility has officially…
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Target expands Baby Retail strategy with new experience at Greenville, Simpsonville stores
March 6, 2026
Retailers across the country are rethinking how they merchandise baby products, and Target is introducing a new in-store concept designed to meet the evolving needs of young families. The company…
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Golden Strip Career Center to Host Learning Enrichment Day Next Wednesday
March 5, 2026
Students and faculty at the Golden Strip Career Center (GSCC) are preparing for an immersive Learning Enrichment Day on Wednesday, March 11. This specialized event is designed to move beyond…
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Mauldin Fire Department Sharpens Skills with Immersive Live Training
March 5, 2026
The sound of sirens and the sight of smoke were all part of a controlled environment recently as the Mauldin Fire Department engaged in intensive live training exercises. These drills…
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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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Hillcrest High School Band in Simpsonville to Host Unique Mattress Fundraiser
March 4, 2026
The Hillcrest High School band program is taking a creative approach to its latest fundraising effort by transforming the school gymnasium into a mattress showroom for one day only. This…
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Girls on the Run to Host Ball for All at BridgeWay Station
March 4, 2026
BridgeWay Station will serve as the backdrop for an upcoming community celebration as Girls on the Run Upstate SC prepares to host its signature fundraising event, Ball for All. The…
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Future Professionals: Rudolph Gordon Kindergarteners Explore Careers at Golden Strip
March 4, 2026
While most five-year-olds are busy mastering the alphabet, students from Rudolph Gordon School recently got a head start on their professional ambitions. Kindergarten classes from the school traveled to the…
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Mauldin High Mavs Shine in Annual PTA Reflections Competition
March 4, 2026
The creative pulse of Mauldin High School was on full display this week as the PTA announced the local winners of the 2026 Reflections Arts Program. This year’s competition, themed…
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Osprey At Crooked Bridge
March 4, 2026
By Tom Poland Three birds hold me in their thrall. The osprey, whippoorwill, and oft-slighted buzzard. I love the whippoorwill’s lilting call. The noble osprey and its distinctive M-shaped…
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Treasurer Loftis highlights expanded Palmetto ABLE account eligibility at Disability Advocacy Day
March 4, 2026
Thousands more South Carolinians with disabilities may now qualify for a powerful savings tool designed to protect their benefits and strengthen their financial future. At Disability Advocacy Day at the…
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Sustain SC celebrates five year anniversary with launch of new strategic framework
March 3, 2026
This week, Sustain SC is celebrating its fifth anniversary with the launch of a refreshed Strategic Framework designed to support the organization’s new Purpose statement — to build and grow a…
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Google launches new AI certificate and free training for every small business in the U.S.
March 3, 2026
Google launched the Google AI Professional Certificate to equip people with the AI skills that are most in-demand by today’s employers. The program is based on labor market research from…
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Sixteen finalists battle for title of Coolest Thing Made in South Carolina
March 3, 2026
Voting for Top 16 Round of Manufacturing Madness Now Open South Carolina Manufacturers and Commerce (SCMC) announced the finalists for the Top 16 round of the 5th Annual Manufacturing Madness,…
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South Carolina women kick off support for women’s suffrage monument in Washington, D.C.
March 3, 2026
Three well-known business leaders in South Carolina are joining a national movement to fill a void on the National Mall in Washington, D.C.- a monument honoring women who led the…
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SC Commerce announces 2026 Relentless Challenge grant awards
March 3, 2026
14 projects across the state awarded grants to support innovation and entrepreneurship The South Carolina Department of Commerce (S.C. Commerce) announced the recipients of its 2026 Relentless Challenge grants, which totaled…
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Greenville County Schools to Host “Shining Stars” Teacher Recruiting Event March 7
March 3, 2026
Greenville County Schools is inviting current and future educators to explore career opportunities at its upcoming Shining Stars Recruiting Event 2026, set for Saturday, March 7, 2026, at Southside High…
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SC House Advances Bill Requiring Ten Commandments in Public Classrooms
March 3, 2026
A bill that would require the Ten Commandments to be displayed in every public school and public college classroom across South Carolina has cleared the South Carolina House of Representatives,…
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Spring Forward this Weekend: Longer Evenings Ahead
March 3, 2026
Golden Strip residents will set their clocks forward one hour this weekend as Daylight Saving Time begins at 2:00 a.m. on Sunday, March 8. That means one less hour of…
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Laurens Electric’s Pay It Forward Program Blesses Upstate Street Heart with $500 Gift
March 3, 2026
System Information Technician Rebecca Kiekhafer paid forward $500 to Upstate Street Heart, a non-profit organization providing essential resources to people and families in need in the Greenville area. Based in…
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South Carolina healthcare leader Kelly Willenberg appointed to advisory committee to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
March 2, 2026
South Carolina healthcare leader Kelly Willenberg has been appointed to the National Committee on Vital and Health Statistics (NCVHS), a prestigious federal advisory body that provides guidance to the U.S.…
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Mauldin’s Cade Spencer Earns All-Region Honors for Second Straight Year
March 2, 2026
Mauldin High School senior Cade Spencer continues to cement his legacy in Mavericks wrestling history. The standout heavyweight has been named Region 1-5A All-Region for the second consecutive year, a…
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Fountain Inn Fire Marshal Issues Local Alert Following Federal Pressure Cooker Warning
March 1, 2026
The Fountain Inn Fire Marshal’s Office is urging local residents to immediately stop using and dispose of a specific model of Gourmia digital pressure cookers following a series of reports…
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Conestee Nature Preserve Announces 2026 Conservation Summer Camp Dates
March 1, 2026
Conestee Nature Preserve has opened registration for its popular Conservation Summer Camp, inviting rising third through fifth graders to trade screen time for sunshine this season. The immersive week-long day…
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MTC Federal Credit Union Joining Habitat For Humanity For 2026 Build
March 1, 2026
MTC Federal Credit Union, a prominent financial institution with deep roots in the Fountain Inn community, has officially announced its partnership with Habitat for Humanity of Greenville County for the…
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Fountain Inn Fire Chief Named State Mobilization Coordinator Of The Year
March 1, 2026
Fountain Inn Fire Chief Russell Alexander has been honored as the 2025 South Carolina Firefighter Mobilization Coordinator of the Year. The award was presented by the South Carolina Department of…
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Fountain Inn Fury Athletic Boosters Open 2026 Senior Scholarship Applications
March 1, 2026
The Fountain Inn Fury Athletic Booster Club has officially opened the application window for its 2026 senior student-athlete scholarships. The program is designed to recognize graduating seniors from Fountain Inn…
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Mauldin High School Football Program to Host Mandatory Parent Interest Meeting
March 1, 2026
Mauldin High School will host a football parent interest meeting for all new and returning players today, Monday, March 2, 2026. The meeting is scheduled to begin at 6:00 p.m.…
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LiLi + KoKo Boutique & Bubbles Invites the Community to Gather for a Month of March Events
March 1, 2026
As spring begins to hint at longer afternoons and warmer days, LiLi + KoKo Boutique & Bubbles is creating space for connection, conversation, and celebration throughout March. Located in BridgeWay…
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Steam Coffee & Cream Debuts Fresh Spring Drink Lineup
March 1, 2026
With a hint of spring in the air and a stretch of beautiful weekend weather, Steam Coffee & Cream is welcoming the new season with a cheerful lineup of fresh,…
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Greenville County Schools Board Recognizes Veteran Leadership and Welcomes New Officers
March 1, 2026
The Greenville County Schools Board of Trustees recently took time to recognize years of dedicated service from outgoing leaders while officially ushering in a new slate of board officers. During…
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Style for a Cause: LiLi and KoKo Boutique Hosts Pants for Parsons Fundraiser
March 1, 2026
The local fashion scene is merging with charitable giving this season as LiLi and KoKo Boutique + Bubbles prepares to host the highly anticipated Pants for Parsons event. On March…
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Simpsonville Moves to Clarify Compensation for Elected Leaders
February 26, 2026
Leaders in Simpsonville are taking steps to bring greater clarity and transparency to how the city compensates its elected officials. During a recent meeting, Simpsonville City Council advanced a measure…
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GSP Earns Five Major Customer Experience Awards, Named Best Airport in Its Size Category in North America
February 26, 2026
Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport (GSP) has earned five prestigious Airport Service Quality (ASQ) Awards from Airports Council International (ACI), including recognition as the Best Airport Serving 2 to 5 Million Passengers…
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Hands Off! South Carolina to Begin Issuing Citations for Mobile Device Use This Weekend
February 26, 2026
The grace period for South Carolina motorists is officially coming to an end. Starting Saturday, February 28, 2026, law enforcement officers across the Palmetto State will transition from issuing warnings…
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Serving Up Change: South Carolina to Enforce Mandatory Alcohol Server Training This Monday
February 26, 2026
A significant shift in South Carolina’s hospitality industry officially begins this weekend. Starting Monday, March 2, 2026, the state will begin enforcing the Responsible Alcohol Server Training Act, a new…
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