Swamp Fox Players present Shakespeare’s Twelfth Night with free lawn performances and limited Strand Theater engagement
August 31, 2026
The Swamp Fox Players are proud to announce their upcoming production of William Shakespeare’s classic comedy, Twelfth Night, directed by Stacy Rabon. Featuring a mix of free outdoor performances and…
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HGTC sees 7% growth in continuing student enrollment for Fall 2026
August 31, 2026
More than 4,600 continuing students return as overall fall registration surpasses 9,000 for second consecutive year Horry-Georgetown Technical College (HGTC) is reporting a 7% increase in continuing student enrollment this…
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Board of Zoning Appeals | Thursday, September 3, 2026
August 31, 2026
On Thursday, September 3, 2026, the Board of Zoning Appeals meeting will be held at 4:00 p.m. respectfully at City Hall, 1737 Main Street, Columbia, SC 29201. Members of the public and/or…
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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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Run Like a Mann 5K returns Oct. 10 to support Laurens County cancer patients
August 31, 2026
The Laurens County Cancer Association will hold its 16th annual Run Like a Mann 5K Run and Walk on Saturday, Oct. 10, 2026, at the association’s office at 1337 Medical…
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Clinton edges Laurens on last-second touchdown as county teams split Friday night
August 31, 2026
Laurens County’s four high school football programs finished 2-2 on Friday, Aug. 28, with the county’s biggest rivalry game decided in the final seconds at Wilder Stadium. Clinton scored on…
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Chamber sets Nov. 5 date for 18th annual Oyster Roast
August 31, 2026
The Laurens County Chamber of Commerce has announced that its 18th annual Oyster Roast will be held Thursday, Nov. 5, at the Chamber office in Laurens. The event is the…
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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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Happening This Weekend: JB’s Lowcountry Music Festival brings homegrown talent to Pawleys Island
August 31, 2026
Get ready for an unforgettable day of live music, Lowcountry flavor, and hometown pride as JB’s Lowcountry Music Festival takes over Pawleys Island on Saturday, September 5, from 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.…
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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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Rabid Skunk confirmed in Fountain Inn – 13 animals exposed
August 31, 2026
Public health officials have confirmed a positive case of rabies in a skunk located within Fountain Inn, resulting in potential exposure for 13 animals in the area. The confirmation has…
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Dirt on the Strip: How to design a backyard sanctuary for paws, pint-sized humans, and pretty petals
August 31, 2026
If your idea of a backyard garden involves manicured English boxwoods, museum-grade floral displays, and delicate white gravel paths where nobody breathes too hard, I have bad news for you:…
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Main Street Glows Pink as Fountain Inn Honors the Legacy of Dolly Parton
August 31, 2026
Downtown Fountain Inn lit up in a vibrant shade of pink this week as the city paid tribute to the life, music, and enduring message of country music legend and…
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One year in: Fountain Inn evaluates the impact of development fees
August 31, 2026
One year after the implementation of mandatory impact fees on new residential and commercial construction, the City of Fountain Inn is reflecting on the financial and structural effects of the…
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Rabid Skunk Confirmed in Fountain Inn; 13 Animals Exposed
August 31, 2026
Public health officials have confirmed a positive case of rabies in a skunk located within Fountain Inn, resulting in potential exposure for 13 animals in the area. The confirmation has…
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Simpsonville Collective Hair & Spa seeks vendors for Sept. 20 grand opening
August 31, 2026
A new Simpsonville salon and spa is putting out a last call for local vendors to join its grand opening celebration later this month. Simpsonville Collective Hair & Spa will…
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Landmark corner at 100 North Main Street sells to Asheville’s Spicer Greene Jewelers as downtown Greenville thrives
August 30, 2026
One of the city’s most prominent corners transitions from four decades as Ristorante Bergamo(opens in new tab) to a fourth-generation fine jeweler One of downtown Greenville’s most prominent corners has…
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Fountain Inn Natural Gas Hosts Upstate Partners for Public Awareness and Safety Event
August 29, 2026
Fountain Inn Natural Gas recently welcomed utility professionals, first responders, and partner organizations from across the Upstate for a Public Awareness Breakfast focused on natural gas safety, emergency preparedness, and…
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Laurens library branch adds self-service laptop kiosk, unveiling set for Sept. 11
August 29, 2026
The Laurens County Public Library System has installed a self-service laptop kiosk at its Laurens Branch, 1017 W. Main St., giving cardholders a new way to access technology inside the…
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Lights on the Lake adds a family festival ahead of Sept. 5 fireworks
August 29, 2026
Connect Lake Greenwood is expanding its signature end-of-summer celebration this year, adding a free family festival to the front end of the annual Lights on the Lake fireworks show. The…
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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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Friendship Place appeals to community to help stock hygiene bags
August 28, 2026
Friendship Place, Inc.(opens in new tab) is calling on community members to help support neighbors and local families facing financial hardship as the demand for monthly hygiene essential bags continues…
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City of Georgetown recruits volunteers for boards and commissions vacancies
August 28, 2026
The City of Georgetown is actively seeking civic-minded community members to serve on several municipal boards and commissions. Serving on a board or commission offers residents a direct opportunity to…
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Newberry College celebrates opening of Wolves Village, renovated library
August 28, 2026
Newberry College celebrated two investments in the student experience Wednesday with ribbon-cutting ceremonies at Wolves Village and Wessels Library. The celebrations brought together College leaders, students, and community partners to…
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Jumping into the action
August 28, 2026
(opens in new tab) By Jeff Becraft Years ago, I was on a week-long camp with a children’s home. Halfway through the week on Wednesday, the leader of the…
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Whitt Cline receives prestigious Golden Acorn Award from Trees SC
August 27, 2026
Trees SC(opens in new tab) has officially recognized Whitt Cline, retired Public Works Director for the Town of Irmo(opens in new tab), with the 2026 Golden Acorn Award during the Fall South…
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Richland Library Friends and Foundation names 2026–27 Ethel Bolden Minority Fellows
August 27, 2026
The Richland Library Friends and Foundation announced Afnan Hakami and Kimberly Jones as the 2026-27 Ethel Bolden Minority Fellows. Each fellow will complete a semester-long project supporting the work of…
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W.A. Perry Middle named Nationally Certified Demonstration magnet school
August 27, 2026W.A. Perry Middle School has been named a 2026 Nationally Certified Demonstration School by Magnet Schools of America, the organization’s top recognition for magnet schools nationwide. W.A. Perry was one…
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Boeing renews $100,000 investment in CCSD career exploration
August 27, 2026
Boeing is renewing its support of Charleston County School District students with a second consecutive $100,000 investment aimed at connecting students with advanced manufacturing careers across the Charleston region. The…
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SC Ports strengthens access to South America for shippers
August 27, 2026
South Carolina Ports has expanded shipping capacity between Charleston and key South American markets, offering six weekly services to and from the region. The Port of Charleston’s addition to CMA…
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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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Georgetown County to host public information drop-in on Local Option Sales Tax
August 27, 2026
MURRELLS INLET, S.C. — Georgetown County will host a public information drop-in session on Thursday, September 10, 2026, to inform residents about the proposed Local Option Sales Tax. The event…
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Robert Browning, M.D. performs first arthroscopic cartilage transplant in the Midlands of South Carolina
August 27, 2026
Midlands Orthopaedics & Neurosurgery announced that Dr. Robert Browning performed the first arthroscopic cartilage transplant in the Midlands on August 17, 2026. Cartilage restoration or transplant procedures, including MACI (Matrix…
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NHE starts preleasing on Woodlands North in Charlotte
August 27, 2026
Woodlands North is set to bring much needed affordable housing for seniors to Charlotte. Located at 8400 Mt. Holly-Huntersville Road, Woodlands North will include 57, one and two-bedroom apartments targeting…
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Joe Copley joins Coldwell Banker Caine in Spartanburg
August 27, 2026
Coldwell Banker Caine welcomed Joe Copley as a real estate agent in its Spartanburg office. A Spartanburg native who now calls Union home, Copley brings a distinctive background spanning technology,…
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SIOS Technology named among the Best Places to Work in South Carolina for the seventh consecutive year
August 27, 2026
Company recognized in the small employer category for creating an exceptional workplace experience SIOS Technology Corp., a leading provider of application high availability (HA) and disaster recovery (DR) solutions, announced…
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Town of Irmo announces details of National Night Out 2026
August 27, 2026
The Irmo Police Department, the Town of Irmo, and the Irmo Police Department Community Foundation invite families and community members to join our police officers and Town officials for Irmo’s…
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Treasurer Loftis shatters record with more than $52 million in Unclaimed Property returned
August 27, 2026
State Treasurer Curtis Loftis announced today that South Carolina’s Unclaimed Property Program had a record-breaking year, with the State Treasurer’s Office returning more than $52 million in unclaimed property. “This…
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The Greenville Tech Foundation’s Champions for Student Success event to invest in students and workforce development
August 27, 2026
The Greenville Tech Foundation will host its annual signature fundraising event, Champions for Student Success, on Tuesday, October 27, 2026, at Greenville Technical College’s newly opened Center for Welding &…
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Greenville History Society announces Lecture Series
August 27, 2026
The history of Furman University, tales from the Greenville Memorial Auditorium and what Greenville looked like 10,000 years ago are among the topics for the Greenville County Historical Society’s 2026-27…
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Discover 4-H drop-in event coming to Georgetown County Library on September 3
August 27, 2026
Clemson University Cooperative Extension in Georgetown County invites local youth, parents, and community members to a free “Discover 4-H” drop-in event on Thursday, September 3, 2026, from 4:00 to 6:00…
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Magnus Development Partners breaks ground at Midway Flex Center
August 27, 2026
Magnus Development Partners has broken ground on a 57,750-square-foot building, Midway Flex Center, at Lexington County Industrial Park near the intersection of I-77 and I-26. The development is expected to…
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Remembering Sacks, Wagons, Indians, & Leather
August 27, 2026
By Tom Poland I visited the Bart Garrison Agricultural Museum of South Carolina in Pendleton a few weeks back. If you’re a product of the rural South as I…
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Tidelands Health residency graduate joins family medicine practice in Murrells Inlet
August 27, 2026
People across the region now have expanded access to comprehensive primary care with the addition of Mitchell Thomas, DO, to Tidelands Health Family Medicine. A board-certified family medicine physician, Dr. Thomas provides comprehensive…
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Pound Real Estate Partners earns top local honors from BusinessRate
August 27, 2026
Pound Real Estate Partners, LLC has been named the top real estate agency in Georgetown for the second consecutive year, earning the Best of 2026 Award from BusinessRate. The local…
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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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A song for the Smoky Mountains and the foothills beyond
August 26, 2026
An Appalachian singer with Upstate South Carolina roots taught the world to sing, to give and to love without conditions. Dolly Parton, the songwriter and entertainer whose family roots reach…
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The Light Dolly Left Behind
August 26, 2026
By Lane Byrum Director of Corporate Accounts & Emotional Intelligence Coach SHIFT Company When I learned that Dolly Parton had died, my reaction surprised me. It wasn’t simply sadness over the…
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Graham wins Republican Senate runoff as Norman carries Laurens County
August 26, 2026
Sen. Darline Graham won the Republican nomination for South Carolina’s open U.S. Senate seat Tuesday, defeating U.S. Rep. Ralph Norman in a special primary runoff even as Norman posted a…
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