Clinton High School senior earns perfect ACT score
August 26, 2026
Samuel Hunt, a senior at Clinton High School, has earned a composite score of 36 on the ACT, the highest score the exam awards. Fewer than 1% of test takers…
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Downtown Laurens to host tailgate on the Square for Friday’s rivalry game
August 26, 2026
Fans looking for a place to gather during Friday night’s rivalry game will not have to travel far. Main Street Laurens has announced a downtown tailgate on the Square, giving…
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Laurens County Republican Party sets Summer BBQ and stump meeting for Sept. 10
August 26, 2026
The Laurens County Republican Party will host its Summer BBQ, billed as “Stumping for Victory: Road to November,” at 6 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 10, at the American Legion Post 25…
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Saint Frances Animal Center partners with On The Half Shell for community adoption event
August 26, 2026
Saint Frances Animal Center is teaming up with On The Half Shell restaurant for a special adoption and fundraising event on Sunday, September 6, from 12:00 to 5:00 pm. Community…
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G3 Wealth Advisors announces that Drew Stevens has again been recognized on the 2026 Forbes | SHOOK “Best-in-State” lists
August 26, 2026
G3 Wealth Advisors announced that Drew Stevens has again been recognized on the 2026 Forbes | SHOOK “Best-in-State” lists. Specifically, the “Next-Generation Wealth Advisors” list, the “Best-in-State Financial Security Professionals”…
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A Back-to-School Time Conversation with Olivia Kilton of Grand Strand Health
August 26, 2026
Helping our children cope and thrive as they return to school By Karen Owens Publisher Most schools throughout the Lowcountry have been back in session for a couple of weeks…
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Fountain Inn Assistant City Administrator Russell Slatton earns prestigious ICMA Credential
August 26, 2026
Fountain Inn becomes the only municipality in South Carolina with both its City Administrator and Assistant City Administrator serving as ICMA Credentialed Managers The City of Fountain Inn is pleased…
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Osprey Village breaks ground on new era in independent living for Individuals with intellectual disabilities
August 26, 2026
Community leaders and public officials from Beaufort and Jasper counties joined families and residents on Aug 13 for a groundbreaking ceremony for Osprey Village(opens in new tab), a new 25-acre…
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Anderson Brothers Bank welcomes Joshua Wise as Senior Vice President, Commercial Loan Officer
August 26, 2026
Anderson Brothers Bank is pleased to welcome Josh Wise as Senior Vice President, Commercial Loan Officer. Wise will be based at the Bank’s Grissom office, located at 1010 London Street…
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The Embers to close out Georgetown Business Association’s Music in the Park series this Friday
August 26, 2026
The Georgetown Business Association will conclude its summer Music in the Park series this Friday with a performance by iconic Southern beach music band The Embers featuring Craig Woolard. The…
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Georgetown County Library secures $40,500 grant for American Innovation Series
August 26, 2026
“From Independence to Interstellar” will mark America’s 250th with free programs, new books, and online access The Georgetown County Library (GCL) has been awarded a major grant in support of…
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Greenville Symphony expands marketing team with two new hires
August 26, 2026
The Greenville Symphony Orchestra has expanded its marketing team, welcoming Caitlin Lingle as Director of Marketing & Audience Engagement and Danielle Parks as Marketing & Digital Content Associate. Together, Lingle…
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Fountain Inn opens registration for Civics Academy to give residents an inside look at local government
August 26, 2026
Residents looking to gain a deeper understanding of how their city operates behind the scenes can now register for the upcoming Fountain Inn Civics Academy. The interactive public education initiative…
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Golden Strip Career Center to host open house showcasing new welding lab at Brashier campus
August 26, 2026
Area students, parents, and community members interested in high-demand technical trades are invited to tour the latest upgrades at the Golden Strip Career Center’s Brashier Campus during an upcoming open…
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19 Georgetown County schools named 2026 America’s Healthiest Schools
August 26, 2026
Georgetown County School District is proud to announce that 19 schools have been named 2026 America’s Healthiest Schools by Alliance for a Healthier Generation, with schools earning recognition in areas…
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Georgetown County Council District 3 to host Community Town Hall Meeting
August 26, 2026
Georgetown County Council Member Ernie Cooper (District 3) will host a Community Town Hall Meeting on Monday, September 14, 2026, beginning at 6:00 pm at the Lambertown Community Center (1540…
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USC Fragile X Collaborative earns national research award for advancing brain health
August 26, 2026
The University of South Carolina’s Fragile X Collaborative received the 2026 National Fragile X Foundation (NFXF) Research Award in recognition of its groundbreaking multidisciplinary research and leadership in advancing the…
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Mathnasium of Lexington celebrates grand opening of new location and next chapter for local families
August 26, 2026
Mathnasium of Lexington recently celebrated the grand opening of its new location at 930 North Lake Drive in Lexington, bringing families, community members and supporters together to celebrate the center’s…
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Blink Book Review: “The Book Club for Troublesome Women” by Marie Bostwick
August 26, 2026
By Reba Hull Campbell After my mom died in April, I started culling through random photos, grocery lists, checkbooks and other memorabilia she had tucked in long forgotten boxes.…
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Graham wins Republican Senate nomination as Norman carries the Upstate
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. Unofficial statewide returns showed Graham…
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Out on the Strip: your weekly guide to local produce, southern staples, and what to find at the Mauldin Open Air Market
August 26, 2026
By Brenda Stewart Golden Strip Publisher There is a particular kind of quiet that settles over a person somewhere between the parking lot and the front counter at 699 E.…
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Safety alert: Goal Zero recalls 46,000 YETI 3000X power stations over fire and burn hazards
August 26, 2026
Local public safety officials are urging Upstate residents to check their emergency backup equipment following a nationwide recall of portable power stations due to overheating and fire risks. The U.S.…
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Clinton City Council approves sale of excess power capacity
August 26, 2026
Clinton City Council voted unanimously Monday to sell 4 megawatts of excess electrical capacity through the Piedmont Municipal Power Authority, a move city officials said is aimed at controlling future…
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Upstate youth clinch sixth consecutive national wildlife title as S.C. hosts championship
August 26, 2026
When South Carolina hosted the National Wildlife Habitat Education Program (WHEP) championship this month for the first time in 28 years, local Upstate students proved once again that our region…
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Paris Mountain State Park Launches ‘Seasonal Strolls’ Nature Series for Adults
August 26, 2026
Outdoor education at Paris Mountain State Park is no longer just for youth field trips. South Carolina State Parks has introduced Seasonal Strolls, a brand-new monthly guided nature series geared…
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Mauldin Theatre Company brings American classic ‘Our Town’ to the stage this September
August 26, 2026
Tickets are officially on sale as the Mauldin Theatre Company prepares to open its milestone 10th season with a production of Thornton Wilder’s Pulitzer Prize-winning masterpiece, Our Town. The limited…
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New veteran-owned eatery brings Puerto Rican and Filipino flavors to Simpsonville
August 26, 2026
A new cross-cultural dining destination has quietly opened its doors along the Golden Strip, blending the vibrant culinary traditions of the Caribbean and the Pacific under one roof. Potato Joe’s…
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Integrity Animal Health Group invites Simpsonville community to fall open house
August 26, 2026
Local pet owners and animal lovers will have a chance to go behind the scenes and celebrate community ties this fall as Integrity Animal Health Group hosts an open house…
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Mauldin Cultural Center calls on local businesses for annual Friday Night Frights trick-or-treat event
August 26, 2026
Local businesses and organizations looking to connect with area families this Halloween season are invited to set up shop at the Mauldin Cultural Center’s annual Friday Night Frights community celebration.…
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City of Mauldin opens applications for accommodations tax tourism grants
August 26, 2026
Organizations planning local events, cultural initiatives, or capital projects aimed at drawing visitors to Mauldin can now apply for funding support through the city’s Accommodations Tax (ATAX) Grant Program. The…
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Crowned with Purpose: How Greenville’s Parker Dreher is Spreading Joy Across the Upstate
August 26, 2026
Seven-year-old Parker Dreher of Greenville recently captured the global spotlight after winning the international crown as International United Miss Princess in Orlando, Florida. Competing against youth delegates from across the…
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A Song for the Smoky Mountains and the Foothills Beyond
August 26, 2026
Remembering how an Appalachian girl with Upstate Carolina roots taught the world how to sing, give, and love unconditionally. Today, the mountains feel a little quieter, and the Upstate feels…
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Laurens County Community Theatre announces cast for “The Addams Family”
August 25, 2026
Laurens County Community Theatre has announced the cast for its upcoming production of “The Addams Family,” the musical comedy that brings Charles Addams’ famously macabre clan to the stage. Performances…
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Laurens District 55 High School Raider Tennis Team & community remember the legacy of Abby Davis
August 25, 2026
The Laurens District 55 High School (LDHS) Raider Tennis Team, Laurens tennis community, and the friends and family of Abby Davis gathered on August 25, 2026, at the LDHS Tennis…
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Thornwell promotes Milhous to vice president for advancement and strategic impact
August 25, 2026
Thornwell has promoted Elizabeth Milhous to vice president for advancement and strategic impact, the Clinton-based Christian ministry announced Aug. 20. Milhous joined Thornwell in February 2024 as vice president for…
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Laurens Film Festival opens call for submissions ahead of Oct. 7 deadline
August 25, 2026
Filmmakers across the Upstate have a chance to see their work projected on a century-old screen this fall. The City of Laurens is accepting entries for the inaugural Laurens Film…
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Fountain Inn Assistant City Administrator Russell Slatton earns prestigious ICMA Credential
August 25, 2026
Fountain Inn becomes the only municipality in South Carolina with both its City Administrator and Assistant City Administrator serving as ICMA Credentialed Managers The City of Fountain Inn is pleased…
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Piedmont Technical College computer expert Greg Potts thrives at solving unexpected challenges
August 25, 2026
Greg Potts enjoys finding solutions to unexpected challenges. “I like not necessarily knowing what I am going to do every day,” said Potts, director of IT Applications at Piedmont Technical…
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Low Country Herb Society announces September meeting featuring “The Bee Preacher” Tom Francis
August 25, 2026
The Low Country Herb Society will open its 2026–2027 season with a September meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 8, at 9:15 a.m. at the Waccamaw Library. The program will feature guest…
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February getaways with Storehouse Tours: History, Horses and the Golden Isles
August 25, 2026
By Linda Ludwik February may still be winter in the Lowcountry, but it is also a wonderful time to pack a bag, climb aboard a comfortable motorcoach and discover somewhere…
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G3 Engineering & Surveying welcomes Alexia Coghen as Human Resources Team Leader
August 25, 2026
G3 Engineering & Surveying has announced that Alexia Coghen has joined the firm as Human Resources Team Leader. Coghen brings more than a decade of Human Resources experience across multiple…
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G3 Engineering & Surveying welcomes Robert Green as Business Development Manager
August 25, 2026
G3 Engineering & Surveying has welcomed Robert Green as Business Development Manager. Green began his career with G3 as a summer intern in the firm’s Pawleys Island office and returns…
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McCrory Construction welcomes Tyler Hardy as Marketing Coordinator
August 25, 2026
McCrory Construction, South Carolina’s oldest general contractor, has hired Tyler Hardy as Marketing Coordinator. In this role, Hardy supports business development and marketing efforts company-wide – from proposals and presentations,…
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intelliSystems welcomes Ryan Henry as new technology consultant
August 25, 2026
North Augusta native and USC Aiken graduate joins intelliSystems to help businesses across Georgia and South Carolina make technology a stronger part of their growth strategy intelliSystems, a leading provider…
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Hotel Hartness to host Garden & Gun’s Taste of Tennessee dinner
August 25, 2026
Bringing Southern Culinary Traditions to Greenville Hotel Hartness will welcome Garden & Gun for its fifth annual Taste of Tennessee dinner on Thursday, September 10, bringing the culinary traditions, seasonal…
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The Lodge House by Old Edwards announced at Lake Keowee, bringing major economic investment to Pickens County
August 25, 2026
74-Room Luxury Lodge and Spa Poised to Become One of the Southeast’s Premier Hospitality Destinations PICKENS COUNTY, SC – Plans are underway for The Lodge House by Old Edwards, a…
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Murrells Inlet 2020 announces annual Fall Haul Community Clean Up on September 19
August 25, 2026
Murrells Inlet 2020 will host its annual Fall Haul Community Clean Up on Saturday, September 19, in conjunction with World Cleanup Day. This cleanup event will begin at 9 am…
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NHE to manage The Courts at Maverick Yards
August 25, 2026
One of the Southeast’s premier property management companies is now in charge of The Courts at Maverick Yards. NHE, Inc., will handle day-to-day operations such as marketing vacancies, screening tenants,…
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South Carolina leaders to address state’s mental health challenges at NAMI South Carolina State Mental Health Conference
August 25, 2026
As South Carolina continues to face significant challenges in access to mental health care, state legislators, community leaders and national mental health advocates will gather in Columbia next week to…
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Trial Lawyers Are Your Neighbors
August 25, 2026
By Tom Killoren Partner KD Trial Lawyers When people hear the words “trial lawyer,” they often picture television commercials, courtroom dramas, or headlines about million-dollar verdicts. Too often, we’re…
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