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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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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