Capital City/Lake Murray Country celebrates regional collaboration and looks ahead to Lake Murray’s centennial
September 22, 2026
The Capital City/Lake Murray Country Regional Tourism Board(opens in new tab) (CCLMC) gathered partners, stakeholders, community leaders and tourism industry representatives at its Annual Meeting on Thursday, August 27, 2026,…
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American Heart Association applauds Richland County for expanding clean indoor air protections
September 21, 2026
New ordinance protects employees, customers and families from exposure to secondhand vape aerosols The American Heart Association is applauding Richland County Council’s approval of an ordinance that expands the county’s…
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S.C. construction demand remains strong, but labor shortages tighten capacity
September 21, 2026
Strong demand continues to drive South Carolina’s construction market, but shrinking workforce availability and contractor capacity constraints are pushing project owners toward earlier and more strategic planning, according to a…
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Community Spirit on Tap: Pawleys Tap House Partners with Friends of the Waccamaw Library
September 21, 2026
This fall and winter, local craft beer enthusiasts and literacy advocates alike have a compelling reason to gather at Pawleys Tap House & Grill. Owner/Manager Erin Carachilo and the team…
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Converse University hosts 5th Annual Data Science and Cybersecurity Week
September 21, 2026
Pictured is keynote speaker Dr. Grace Bagwell Adams ’07, Associate Professor of Housing Management and Policy in the Department of Financial Planning, Housing Policy, and Consumer Economics at the University…
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Fandom Fest returns to Southern Georgetown Library Oct. 10
September 21, 2026
Fandom Fest, a celebration of fandom culture, creativity and community, will return to the Southern Georgetown Community Library next month for its second year. Sponsored by the Friends of the…
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Living in the Moment: Inside Ginger’s Heartfelt Mission to Celebrate Growing Up
September 21, 2026
If you haven’t crossed paths with Ginger yet or caught wind of her Cutecumber spa parties popping up around town, consider this your official wake-up call: you are seriously missing…
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Built From the Downbeat Up: Inside the Fountain Inn Chorale’s Next Big Crescendo
September 21, 2026
If you walk past Hopewell United Methodist Church in Simpsonville on any given Monday evening, you won’t just hear music drifting into the humid Upstate air—you’ll feel it vibrate right…
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Laurens receiver Quinton Watts named Touchdown Club player of the week
September 21, 2026
The Laurens County Touchdown Club has named Laurens District 55 High School wide receiver and defensive back Quinton Watts its player of the week for games played Friday, Sept. 18.…
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Clinton veteran Ed Gouge lays wreath at Tomb of the Unknown Soldier during honor flight
September 21, 2026
Ed Gouge almost turned down the invitation. When a fellow member of First Baptist Church of Clinton asked whether he would like to spend a day in Washington, D.C., as…
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Pathwise to host third annual Trunk or Treat in Clinton
September 21, 2026
Pathwise will host its third annual Trunk or Treat on Tuesday, Oct. 27, from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at 25136 Highway 76 East in Clinton. The community event invites families…
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It’s finally fall, y’all (according to the calendar, at least)
September 21, 2026
Let’s be honest: our outdoor thermometers did not get the memo that summer is supposed to be in the rearview mirror. While the calendar officially declared autumn’s arrival, stepping outside…
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Forget the Apps: ‘Pitch-A-Friend’ brings slide-deck dating to The Mill in Fountain Inn
September 21, 2026
Tired of swipe fatigue and the impersonal algorithms of online dating apps, Upstate singles are turning to a decidedly more hands-on matchmaking strategy: having their best friends sell them like…
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Get ready to roll: homeschool skate events announced for 2026-2027 school year
September 21, 2026
Homeschooling families in the area have a reason to lace up their skates! A new series of Homeschool Skate events has been announced for the upcoming 2026-2027 school year. This…
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Chasing the Algorithm: SC Lawmakers Struggle to Rein in Rapid AI Growth
September 21, 2026
South Carolina lawmakers are facing an uphill battle under the Statehouse dome as they attempt to craft guardrails for artificial intelligence, grappling with a technology that is expanding far faster…
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Community welcomes fall with ‘Praise + Pancakes’ event in Simpsonville
September 21, 2026
Local coffee shop Crown + Bloom Coffee Co. is partnering with food vendor Sunday Stacks & Co. to usher in the autumn season with a community worship and breakfast evening…
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Record turnout at Greenville Downtown Airport marks biggest LEAD Day yet
September 21, 2026
In what marked its highest attendance to date, the 12th annual Law Enforcement Appreciation Day (LEAD Day) saw nearly 700 officers pass through the Greenville Downtown Airport(opens in new tab)…
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Blue Star Mothers of the Upstate calls on community for deployment care packages and cards
September 21, 2026
Local military mothers are calling on the Upstate community to help pack and send encouragement, comfort, and practical care to service members preparing for upcoming deployments. Blue Star Mothers of…
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Georgetown County Water & Sewer District launches online hub to track voter-approved capital projects
September 21, 2026
The Georgetown County Water & Sewer District has launched a new online project hub to keep residents updated on the progress of five major infrastructure projects funded through the local…
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Assemble to Serve Humanity & Friends to host inaugural “Potluck of Hope” in Georgetown
September 21, 2026
Assemble to Serve Humanity (ASH), in partnership with Rich Eatz and the Gullah Goodz Cultural Heritage Foundation, will host its Inaugural Potluck of Hope on Saturday, November 28, 2026, from…
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Clay Koch named to Emerging Leader list
September 21, 2026
Clay Koch, a wealth manager with Wagner Wealth Management, was recently honored as one of the leading young professionals in South Carolina. Previously known as Forty Under 40, SCBIZ’s Emerging…
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Georgetown County launches website for Port Redevelopment Master Plan, seeks public input
September 21, 2026
Georgetown County Economic Development has launched a new website(opens in new tab) for the Port Redevelopment Master Plan, giving residents a place to follow the project and share their ideas…
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Discover nearby adventures: Storehouse Tours unveils exciting new Day Trip lineup
September 21, 2026
Storehouse Tours has announced a fresh lineup of day trips packed with local culture, seasonal festivities, unique shopping, and nature experiences. Travel for these trips is conducted in a 15-passenger…
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Greenville County Schools held annual marching band exhibition at Mauldin High
September 21, 2026
More than a thousand student musicians from across the district took the field in the Golden Strip on Saturday, Sept. 19, as Mauldin High School hosted the Greenville County Schools…
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Simpsonville Police Department seeks sponsors for National Night Out 2026 at Heritage Park
September 21, 2026
Community partners and local businesses have an opportunity to support neighborhood safety, youth outreach, and family connections as the Simpsonville Police Department prepares for its annual National Night Out celebration.…
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Fountain Inn Fire Department warns community of unauthorized apparel scam
September 21, 2026
Local fire officials are urging Upstate residents to stay vigilant following the circulation of fraudulent online merchandise campaigns falsely claiming to support local first responders. The Fountain Inn Fire Department…
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Lights, camera, Christmas: Clinton parade rolls out a movie theme Dec. 5
September 21, 2026
The city of Clinton will bring the big screen to Main Street this holiday season as the annual Christmas parade returns with a movie-inspired theme. The parade is set for…
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Grid Iron Update: Raiders rally through the rain, Red Devils roll on homecoming
September 21, 2026
Three Laurens County football teams played Friday, Sept. 18, and all three won. Storms moving through the Upstate and Lakelands shaped both public school games, stretching one past 1 a.m.…
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Wasperjaws to release new album with free party at the Capitol Theatre
September 21, 2026
Clinton Americana band Wasperjaws will celebrate the release of its new album, “In-Law Country,” with a free party at the Capitol Theatre on Thursday, Oct. 15. The event begins at…
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City of Laurens seeking part-time city clerk
September 21, 2026
The City of Laurens is accepting applications for a part-time city clerk. According to the posting on the city’s website, the clerk serves as the official custodian of municipal records…
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Clemson music professors to perform violin and piano recital at Presbyterian College
September 21, 2026
Two Clemson University music faculty members will perform a violin and piano recital at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 1, in Edmunds Hall at Presbyterian College in Clinton. Violinist Leslie Taylor…
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Democratic candidates to meet with Laurens and Union County residents at Joanna event
September 21, 2026
Residents of Laurens and Union counties will have an opportunity to meet several Democratic candidates for statewide and local office during a community meet and greet on Tuesday, September 22,…
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SAFE Federal Credit Union acquires 26,000 square foot campus for expansion
September 20, 2026
SAFE Federal Credit Union announced the purchase of a 26,000-square-foot satellite campus in Columbia, South Carolina. The purchase is a major milestone in the credit union’s growth strategy and commitment…
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Harbor House Party Vol. II at the Music Farm is this Wednesday, September 23
September 20, 2026Futurebirds Acoustic Trio, PrizePicks and 8AM Golf leaders come together at Music Farm for Harbor benefit Sept. 23 event pairs live music with a founder roundtable and startup showcase benefiting…
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Dirt on the Strip: Ditching the Plastic for an Upstate Harvest Porch
September 20, 2026
By Barbara LeForge, Golden Strip News Editor I don’t know about you, but I am READY for that fall weather. I’m talking a cool breeze, falling leaves, CARDIGANS, boots, a…
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Mauldin announces 2026 Christmas parade details: ‘Home for the Holidays’ set for Dec. 5
September 20, 2026
Holiday festivities are officially on the calendar as the Greater Mauldin Chamber of Commerce and the City of Mauldin unveil preliminary plans for the 2026 Mauldin Christmas Parade. Presented by…
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City of Mauldin announces job openings across multiple municipal departments
September 20, 2026
Job seekers looking to build a career in local public service have several new opportunities available in the Golden Strip. The City of Mauldin has announced an active hiring push…
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Wedgefield Plantation to host Paws and Putts golf tournament Sept. 27
September 20, 2026
Wedgefield Plantation is encouraging local golfers to come out on Sunday, September 27 and help support Saint Frances Animal Center(opens in new tab) with its Paws and Putts golf tournament.…
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Georgetown Wooden Boat Show adds inaugural Maritime Mahjong Regatta to weekend lineup
September 20, 2026
The Georgetown Wooden Boat Show has announced the addition of a new event to its upcoming annual festival, introducing the Inaugural Maritime Mahjong Regatta(opens in new tab) sponsored by Middle…
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City of Laurens to host community cleanup in honor of World Cleanup Day
September 20, 2026
The City of Laurens will host a community cleanup Thursday, Sept. 24, from 8 a.m. to noon, inviting residents to pitch in at two locations as part of World Cleanup…
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Senior Matters workshop helps residents plan for aging
September 20, 2026
Local professionals shared guidance on care, housing, finances, insurance, estate planning, relocation and real estate. When Zane Meadors learned his father was battling Alzheimer’s, he had to make life-changing decisions…
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ECCO invites community, partners and media to explore its new Mobile Office
September 20, 2026
East Cooper Community Outreach (ECCO) will welcome community partners and members of the media to its main campus for an opportunity to explore the new ECCO Mobile Office and learn…
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Tom Schlictman named Associate Vice President of Philanthropy for Midlands Technical College
September 20, 2026
Tom Schlictman has been named Associate Vice President of Philanthropy for Midlands Technical College (MTC) and CEO of the MTC Foundation. Since joining MTC in 2001, he has served as…
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ReGenesis Health Care awarded more than $2.4 million in grants to expand access to care
September 20, 2026
ReGenesis Health Care has been awarded more than $2.4 million in grant funding to expand access to care, strengthen health care infrastructure, enhance community-based services and increase treatment opportunities for…
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Chamber Music Charleston launches 2026-2027 with “Tango Meets Classical”
September 20, 2026
Chamber Music Charleston (CMC) celebrates the launch of their 21st Season with “Tango Meets Classical” on Sunday, September 27, 2026 at 3pm at St. Matthew’s Lutheran Church (405 King Street).…
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Bocklet Orthodontics named Best Orthodontist in 2026 Charleston’s Choice awards
September 20, 2026Bocklet Orthodontics has been voted Best Orthodontist in The Post and Courier’s 2026 Charleston’s Choice awards. Dr. Michael Bocklet and his brother, Dr. Chris Bocklet, both grew up running around…
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Jitwan Floyd and Reid Turner join SMITH | ROBINSON law firm as associates
September 20, 2026Attorneys Jitwan Floyd and Reid Turner have joined SMITH | ROBINSON law firm as associates. Both will practice out of the firm’s Columbia office. Jitwan will focus his practice in…
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Community celebrates Janice Ing’s new Habitat home
September 20, 2026
Last week’s key presentation marked Habitat for Humanity Georgetown County’s 122nd build. Members of the Georgetown County community gathered on September 17 to celebrate Janice Ing, an employee of the…
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Piedmont Technical College celebrates 60 years and says it is ‘not slowing down’
September 20, 2026
In recognition of its 60th anniversary, state and federal leaders are congratulating Piedmont Technical College (PTC) for its successful past and promising future. At an anniversary celebration honoring community partners…
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CommUniversity brings Lander students and Greenwood organizations together
September 20, 2026
Almost 70 businesses and organizations from around the Greenwood community visited Lander University’s campus on Tuesday, Sept. 15, for the annual CommUniversity event, bringing treats, games and opportunities with them.…
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