Clinton Is the Place to Be This Saturday — Two Big Events, One Amazing Day
April 22, 2026
Saturday, April 25 is shaping up to be a full day worth circling on the calendar, with two community events offering residents and visitors plenty of reasons to get out…
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Sip & Stroll Set for This Friday Evening in Downtown Laurens
April 22, 2026
Downtown Laurens is gearing up for one of its most anticipated spring gatherings as Sip & Stroll returns this Friday, April 25, from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. Hosted by Main…
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Amazon to establish delivery facility in Ninety Six Business Park
April 22, 2026
Greenwood County has announced that Amazon, previously identified during the recruitment process as Project Piranha, is planning to build an operations facility at the Ninety Six Business Park, creating new…
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City Council Highlights | April 21, 2026
April 22, 2026
The City of Columbia held its first City Council Budget Workshop of the year yesterday, Tuesday, April 21, 2026, which kicked off a series of budget workshops to plan, develop,…
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South Carolina Senate Confirms Conway Belangia as State Election Commission Executive Director
April 22, 2026
The South Carolina Senate has confirmed Interim Director Conway Belangia as the next Executive Director of the South Carolina Election Commission following several hearings held earlier this month. Belangia brings…
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Columbia City Council Highlights | April 21, 2026
April 22, 2026
The City of Columbia held its first City Council Budget Workshop of the year yesterday, Tuesday, April 21, 2026, which kicked off a series of budget workshops to plan, develop,…
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Clinton Red Devils Claim Region Championship with 6-0 Sweep of Mid-Carolina
April 22, 2026
Clinton High School Boys Tennis Team secured the AA Region III Championship on April 21, 2026, defeating Mid-Carolina High School 6-0 to improve to 8-1 overall and 4-0 in region…
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South Carolina Student Privacy Act Heads to Governor’s Desk
April 22, 2026
The South Carolina General Assembly has passed H. 4756, the South Carolina Student Physical Privacy Act, with the House concurring on Senate amendments on April 15, 2026. The bill now…
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Columbia’s Hotel Trundle selected by Google to represent South Carolina in 2025 2025 U.S. Economic Impact Report
April 22, 2026
Independent boutique hotel chosen as the state’s sole featured business from more than 307,000 South Carolina companies using Google’s tools Hotel Trundle announced it has been selected by Google as…
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Laurens City Council Recap: $350 Million Suniva Investment, Community Events, and Council Actions from April 21 Meeting
April 22, 2026
The Laurens City Council met on April 21, opening with remarks from Nathan Senn, who thanked residents and staff for their participation in the recent State of the City event…
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Colliers leases former NOMA Warehouse to River Church
April 22, 2026
Colliers | South Carolina’s Mary Winter Teaster and Sydney Lanham represented owner Cason Development Group in the leasing of 2222 Sumter Street to River Church. The building is a 4,500-square-foot…
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Richland County warns public of fraudulent text message scam
April 22, 2026
Richland County Government is alerting the public to a fraudulent text message scam involving individuals falsely claiming to represent the State of South Carolina and the Fifth Judicial Circuit Solicitor’s…
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Buzz Publisher Expands into Golden Strip with New Website and Newsletter Launch
April 22, 2026
Readers of Laurens County Buzz now have a new way to stay connected beyond county lines. A new digital news source, Golden Strip News, has officially launched both its website…
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New ‘State of the Air’ report ranks three South Carolina cities among the cleanest in the nation
April 22, 2026
Federal actions threaten progress in protecting South Carolina children from air pollution, according to the American Lung Association’s “State of the Air” report Today, the American Lung Association released its 27th annual “State…
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2nd annual Literacy Leap Local Author Read & Meet Book Fair returns May 30
April 22, 2026
Free, family-friendly event connects local authors with young readers and champions literacy across Richland County Richland County Public Education Partners (RCPEP) announces the 2nd annual Literacy Leap: Local Author Read &…
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City of Charleston to host virtual webinar: “Launch Your Business: A Charleston Startup Guide”
April 22, 2026
WHO: City of Charleston Business Services Office City Permitting & Licensing Staff Fire Marshals Business Services Team WHAT: A free virtual webinar designed to guide aspiring entrepreneurs through the process…
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Finlay Park temporary closure scheduled for April 27 for private event
April 22, 2026
Finlay Park will be temporarily closed to the public on Monday, April 27, 2026, at 12:00 p.m. to accommodate a private student engagement event hosted by the University of South…
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Dawn Staley elected to American Academy of Arts and Sciences
April 22, 2026
Gamecock women’s basketball coach Dawn Staley has been elected to the American Academy of Arts and Sciences. Coach Staley joins just three others from the University of South Carolina who…
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Lonza Capsugel donates $50,000 to expand autism services in Greenwood
April 22, 2026
Lonza Capsugel has donated $50,000 to Project Hope Foundation to support the development and expansion of local autism services. A check presentation took place at the site of Project Hope’s…
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OneSpartanburg, Inc. reveals work-based learning brand – EDGE
April 22, 2026
OneSpartanburg, Inc. announced a new, formalized brand to coalesce efforts to engage Spartanburg’s youth labor force: EDGE. The announcement was made among private sector and public employer partners. EDGE is…
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TCMU Guest Services Manager named 2026 Upcountry Hospitality Employee of the Year
April 22, 2026
Taylor Patterson, Guest Services Manager at The Children’s Museum of the Upstate, has been named the 2026 Upcountry Hospitality Employee of the Year for her ability to turn everyday guest…
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17th Annual Blythewood Spring Championship Rodeo returns April 24 – 25
April 22, 2026
Experience Columbia SC Sports is happy to once again work with the Blythewood Spring Championship Rodeo presented by Scout Motors. Now in its 17th year, the event takes place at the…
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Clyburn announces $1,642,458 in Department of Transportation Aviation grant funding for rural airports in South Carolina’s 6th Congressional District
April 22, 2026
On Wednesday, April 22, 2026, Congressman James E. Clyburn (SC-06) announced $1,642,458 in Department of Transportation grant funding from the Federal Aviation Administration for rural airports in South Carolina’s 6th Congressional…
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Ferrara Candy Company selects Orangeburg County for first South Carolina operation
April 22, 2026
Ferrara Candy Company (Ferrara), a leading sugar confectioner in the United States, Brazil and Europe, announced plans to establish its first South Carolina operation in Orangeburg County. The company’s $675…
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Hospitality Day celebrates the people and places that fuel SC’s $31B tourism industry
April 22, 2026
2026 SC Hospitality Employee of the Year and State Park Rangers of the Year Recognized As the U.S. prepares to celebrate National Travel & Tourism Week May 3-9, industry leaders…
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Cohn Construction completes Macie & Milo’s Brew Pup in Lexington
April 22, 2026
Cohn Construction has completed Macie & Milo’s Brew Pup, a new 4.32-acre venue that combines an off-leash dog park with a sports bar experience. Designed and built to foster community…
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Will Johnson named 2026 Best Lawyers® ‘Lawyer of the Year’ for Business Organizations in Columbia, South Carolina
April 22, 2026
Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd, P.A. announced that Best Lawyers has named shareholder Will Johnson “Lawyer of the Year” for Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships) in Columbia for 2026. The “Lawyer…
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Disney’s “Moana Jr.” Sets Sail at The Younts Center for Performing Arts
April 22, 2026
The spirit of Motunui has arrived in the Upstate as Ignite Theatrical officially launched its production of Disney’s Moana Jr. at The Younts Center for Performing Arts. The highly anticipated…
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Presbyterian College Choir to Present “America’s Anthem: 250 Years in Song”
April 22, 2026
The Presbyterian College Choir and PC Vocal Select will take the stage Sunday, April 26, at 4:00 p.m. in Belk Auditorium for a concert celebrating 250 years of American music.…
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Roaring Twenties Returns to Fountain Inn for “Taproom Prom”
April 22, 2026
Fountain Inn residents are preparing to trade their modern attire for flapper dresses and fedoras as the Fountain Inn Taproom hosts its most anticipated event of the season. The “Taproom…
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JBW Farms Homestead Expands Saturday Hours to Better Serve Laurens County Community
April 22, 2026
JBW Farms Homestead is making it easier for customers to shop local and start their weekends early. In response to community feedback, the popular farm market has announced updated hours…
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Come to Georgetown for the Food, Beer & Wine Festival: Fun for the entire family
April 22, 2026
The Georgetown Business Association is pleased to host the 5th Annual Food, Beer & Wine Festival on Saturday, May 2, 2026, from 11:00 am to 5:00 pm in beautiful downtown…
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Limit Break Games Announces Action-Packed Weekly Event Schedule in Fountain Inn
April 22, 2026
Local tabletop enthusiasts have a full slate of competition and camaraderie to look forward to this week. Limit Break Games, located in the heart of Fountain Inn, has officially released…
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MetroConnects Unveils Massive New 23-Acre Campus in Mauldin
April 22, 2026
In a move signaling significant infrastructure investment for the Upstate, MetroConnects officially opened its expansive new headquarters on Monday morning. The ribbon-cutting ceremony at 1151 W. Butler Road marks a…
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Mauldin Middle School Students Strike Gold and Silver at Festival Disney
April 22, 2026
The halls of Mauldin Middle School are echoing with a little extra pride this week following a triumphant performance by the school’s performing arts department at Festival Disney. Dozens of…
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Urgent Warning: Fake Court Notices Target South Carolina Residents via Text
April 22, 2026
Law enforcement and judicial officials are issuing an urgent warning to South Carolinians following a surge in sophisticated text message scams designed to look like official court orders. The scam,…
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Clemson’s Next Generation of Leaders Explore Fountain Inn’s Economic Blueprint
April 22, 2026
The City of Fountain Inn recently served as a real-world classroom for some of the state’s brightest academic minds. Mayor GP McLeer and city officials welcomed a cohort of students…
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SC State Fire Opens Recruitment for “Purpose-Driven” Community Risk Reduction Strategists
April 22, 2026
South Carolina State Fire is looking to bolster its ranks with a new wave of safety professionals. The agency recently announced an open recruitment drive for Community Risk Reduction (CRR)…
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Mauldin Teens to Master “Money Concepts” at Upcoming Financial Literacy Workshop
April 22, 2026
Local teenagers will have the opportunity to build a solid financial foundation next week during a specialized workshop hosted by Sharonview Federal Credit Union. The “Money Concepts for Teens” session…
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Chirp Family Festival to Bring “Village” Vibes to Bridgeway Station this Sunday
April 22, 2026
Upstate families looking to connect with local resources while enjoying a day of entertainment have a destination this weekend. The Chirp Family Festival is set to take over Bridgeway Station…
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Let’s Dance Collective Opens Summer Registration for Ballet Programs
April 22, 2026
Upstate families looking to keep their young dancers active this season have a new opportunity as Let’s Dance Collective officially opened registration for its summer ballet programs. The studio, a…
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Smileys Infusions Debuted THC Mocktail Line at Bridgeway Station Launch
April 22, 2026
Bridgeway Station served as the backdrop for a buzzworthy addition to the Upstate’s beverage scene on Monday evening. Smileys Infusions officially marked its arrival with a high-energy launch event, introducing…
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Hillcrest High School Opens Athlete Registration for 2026-2027 Season
April 22, 2026
Student-athletes at Hillcrest High School can now officially begin their journey for the upcoming academic year. Hillcrest Ram Athletics announced Monday that the registration portal for the 2026-2027 sports season…
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Six GOP Contenders for Governor Faced Off in Charleston Primary Debate
April 22, 2026
The race to succeed term-limited Governor Henry McMaster intensified on Tuesday evening as six Republican candidates took the stage for a pivotal televised debate. The event, held at the Sottille…
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Cousins Maine Lobster Food Truck Announces Simpsonville Return
April 22, 2026
Seafood lovers in the Golden Strip won’t have to travel to the coast for a taste of New England this month. The nationally recognized Cousins Maine Lobster food truck has…
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Intergenerational Gathering Set for Fountain Inn Coffeehouse this Thursday
April 22, 2026
A unique evening of community and mentorship is coming to the heart of Fountain Inn this week as local women prepare for “Side By Side: A Gathering for Generations.” Hosted…
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Center for Community Services Challenges Local Churches to “Host a Food Drive” This Summer
April 22, 2026
As local congregations begin their summer countdowns, the Center for Community Services (CCS) is issuing a call to action to make this year’s Vacation Bible School (VBS) more impactful than…
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Alex Eubanks to Headline Friday Night Live Music at Hail Mary Sports Grille
April 22, 2026
The local music scene in the “Golden Strip” continues to hit a high note as Hail Mary Sports Grille prepares to host its final spotlight performance of the month. This…
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Swamp Fox Junior Players to present Disney’s ‘The Jungle Book KIDS’
April 22, 2026
The Swamp Fox Junior Players will bring the jungle to life this May with their upcoming production of Disney’s “The Jungle Book KIDS.” Performances are scheduled for May 8–10 at…
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Graves Station meeting will focus on stormwater
April 22, 2026
Georgetown County and the S.C. Office of Resilience (SCOR) invite residents of the Graves Station community to attend a public meeting Thursday, April 23, to provide input on a stormwater…
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