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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Stockings for US veteran seniors
August 25, 2026
This December, The Salvation Army of the Midlands is hand-packing a Christmas stocking care package for every resident of the South Carolina State Veterans Nursing Home in Richland County. These…
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South Carolina Water Utilities investing in Fairwood wastewater infrastructure
August 25, 2026
Upgrades will strengthen reliability, improve system monitoring and support long-term wastewater needs in Union County South Carolina Water Utilities (SCWU) is making new infrastructure investments at its Fairwood Wastewater Treatment…
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South Carolina Water Utilities investing in Fairwood wastewater infrastructure
August 25, 2026
Upgrades will strengthen reliability, improve system monitoring and support long-term wastewater needs in Union County South Carolina Water Utilities (SCWU) is making new infrastructure investments at its Fairwood Wastewater Treatment…
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LRADAC and Taylor Watford Foundation invite community to honor lives lost during “Release Stigma, Spread Hope” in honor of National Overdose Awareness Day
August 25, 2026
On Sunday, August 30, LRADAC and the Taylor Watford Foundation invite the community to come together for Release Stigma, Spread Hope, a special National Overdose Awareness Day event dedicated to…
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South Carolina Bankers Association supports launch of industry-owned blockchain network
August 25, 2026
Banks of all sizes to be able to safely offer modern payments services, preserving local lending in communities across the country Today, 38 state bankers associations announced the formation of…
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The 10 decisions that matter most in the final stretch to retirement
August 25, 2026
By Amanda Stilwell Founder and Senior Wealth Advisor Clarity Financial Solutions The five years before retirement may be the most important of your financial life. For many professionals, retirement…
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United Community names Tom Speir as new chief financial officer
August 25, 2026
United Community (NYSE: UCB) announced that Tom Speir has been named executive vice president and chief financial officer. Speir brings more than two decades of financial experience, including balance sheet…
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Jean Cecil Hudak named Columbia Chamber President and CEO
August 25, 2026
Jean Cecil Hudak has been named President and CEO of the Columbia Chamber, beginning her service late September. She succeeds Carl Blackstone, who served in the role since 2014. Hudak…
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Kaitlin Gasner joins Robinson Gray as Associate
August 25, 2026
Attorney Kaitlin Gasner has joined Robinson Gray law firm as an associate. Her practice at the firm will focus on Workers’ Compensation defense. Kaitlin earned her Juris Doctor from the…
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Midlands couple donates new and gently used clothes to Columbia-area women’s shelters
August 25, 2026Courtney and Austin Cable reach out through the Richland County Sheriff’s Department By W. Thomas Smith Jr. Midlands-area women’s shelters became the unexpected beneficiaries of eight large bags (and two…
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Laurens District 55 sophomore Logan Bragg named Touchdown Club Player of the Week
August 24, 2026
The Laurens County Touchdown Club is proud to announce that for the opening week of the South Carolina High School football season, August 21st, the Player of the week is…
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Registration Now Open for Fall 2026 Fountain Inn Miracle League Season
August 24, 2026
The City of Fountain Inn’s Parks & Recreation Department is thrilled to announce that registration is now open for the Fall 2026 season of the Fountain Inn Miracle League, a…
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Official artwork featuring Georgetown maritime landmark unveiled for 37th Annual Wooden Boat Show
August 24, 2026
Friends of The South Carolina Maritime Museum gathered last Thursday evening for the unveiling of the official artwork for the 37th Annual Georgetown Wooden Boat Show, created by this year’s…
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Multi-Agency “Operation Last Stand” dismantles massive drug pipeline across South Carolina
August 24, 2026
A multi-jurisdictional law enforcement effort dubbed “Operation Last Stand” has dismantled a major drug-trafficking network linking Mexican cartels directly to the South Carolina Lowcountry, including Georgetown County. On Monday afternoon,…
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Red Devils to honor Coach Rhodes with helmet sticker, dedicate season to him
August 24, 2026
Clinton High School’s varsity football players will carry Coach Bill Rhodes with them onto the field this fall. The program announced Aug. 21 that a new sticker honoring Rhodes will…
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Registration Now Open for Fall 2026 Fountain Inn Miracle League Season
August 24, 2026
The City of Fountain Inn’s Parks & Recreation Department is thrilled to announce that registration is now open for the Fall 2026 season of the Fountain Inn Miracle League, a…
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New Students at Lander Launch into Life as Bearcats
August 24, 2026
Lander University’s newest Bearcats received a warm welcome into the University community during the annual Lander Launch on Friday, Aug. 14. They gathered for meals, made connections, met Lander’s faculty…
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The Village Group receives a $45,000 grant from Power:Ed
August 24, 2026
Plantersville Summer Academy to use grant to curb summer learning loss, boost social-emotional support for rural youth The Village Group, a nonprofit located in rural Georgetown County, working to equip youth with the…
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Dark, Warm and Wide Open: Press & Pointer Brings a Coffee House to the Laurens Square
August 24, 2026
Over the coming weeks, the Laurens County Buzz is visiting the independent coffee shops that make our county unique — the people behind the counter, the stories behind the cups,…
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High school students invited to apply for hands-on nursing event at Tidelands Health
August 24, 2026
Tidelands Health is encouraging high school juniors and seniors in Georgetown, Horry and Williamsburg counties who are interested in pursuing a career in nursing to apply for the health system’s annual Nurses are Extraordinary event. The day-long event will…
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AGRU America CEO Robert L. Johnson to retire; Chris Eichelberger named successor
August 24, 2026
AGRU America, Inc. announced today that President and CEO Robert L. Johnson will retire on October 31, 2026, after 30 years at the company. Chief Sales Officer Chris Eichelberger will…
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Come From Away at Town Theatre – Aug 28 – Sept 13
August 24, 2026
Even in the darkest moments, people have an extraordinary capacity for kindness. On September 11, 2001, U.S. airspace was closed, leaving thousands of passengers on 38 planes unexpectedly grounded in…
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Allison Sullivan named a Lawyer of the Year by Best Lawyers in its 2027 edition
August 24, 2026
Bluestein Attorneys partner Allison Sullivan is being honored as 2027 Lawyer of the Year for Columbia by Best Lawyers in America® in the area of Workers’ Compensation Law – Claimants.…
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Five Bluestein Attorneys honored by Best Lawyers in 2027 edition
August 24, 2026
Best Lawyers in America® has again named four Bluestein Attorneys to its 2027 Best Lawyers list for Columbia, and another to its “Ones to Watch” list. Partner Allison Sullivan earned…
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