Cotton & Clay brings art studio and boutique to downtown Laurens
October 7, 2026
Laurens County shoppers and aspiring artists have a new place to gather in downtown Laurens. Cotton & Clay Art Studio and Boutique held its soft opening last week, pairing a…
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Laurens Artist Coop to celebrate grand reopening during Squealing on the Square
October 7, 2026
The Laurens Artist Coop on the Square will celebrate its grand reopening at a new location, 119 E. Laurens St., during Squealing on the Square later this month. The two-day…
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Lowcountry Food Bank receives $435,000 donation from Publix Super Market Charities
October 7, 2026
Lowcountry Food Bank today announced it received a $435,000 donation from Publix Super Market Charities to purchase two, much needed refrigerated trucks to deliver food to neighbors. Funds will also…
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Bo Flavor Bojangles makes it a Three-Peat with third consecutive Best of the Best Win
October 4, 2026
For the third consecutive year, a Bo Flavor Bojangles restaurant has been named Best of the Best, earning the top restaurant honor among more than 900+ Bojangles locations nationwide. The…
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Walmart and Sam’s Club partnership helps strengthen food access across coastal South Carolina
September 30, 2026
Fight Hunger. Spark Change. campaign raises $111,295 to help Lowcountry Food Bank reach more neighbors As Hunger Action Month ™ inspires the collective action required to support millions of people facing hunger across the country,…
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JBW Farms Homestead transitions to online ordering with scheduled pickup and delivery
September 29, 2026
JBW Farms Homestead is transitioning to online ordering with scheduled farm pickup and local delivery, a move designed to give customers more flexibility in how they shop for the farm’s…
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JerryFest returns to Five Points October 4 for a free day of music, community and good vibes
September 29, 2026
A free outdoor concert held annually in Five Points will feature regional music acts, two stages, artisan vendors, a Lil’ Hippie Corner and more. JerryFest, a FREE outdoor concert annually…
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Corner Pantry celebrates the grand opening of its newest fuel and convenience store in Camden while giving back to local community
September 23, 2026
Corner Pantry employees, together with Camden Mayor Vincent Sheheen and the Kershaw County Chamber of Commerce, celebrate the grand opening of Corner Pantry #157 at 51 E. DeKalb St. in Camden,…
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Verdae Development breaks ground on Bolden Street District as 92-acre Laurens Road vision takes shape
September 23, 2026Long-term district will create a connected mix of places to live, work and gather alongside the Swamp Rabbit Trail. Verdae Development, Inc. celebrated the groundbreaking of Bolden Street District,…
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New Seabrook business turns homemade pasta and bread into a family venture
September 22, 2026
A pasta machine on a kitchen counter and a sourdough starter that took months to develop were the beginnings of Sea Island Dough Company, a family-run food business that opened…
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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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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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Petite Party Shop opens on Devine Street in Columbia
September 17, 2026
A new boutique focused on celebrations, entertaining and gifting is opening on Devine Street, expanding a local wedding planning business into the retail market. Petite Party Shop(opens in new tab), located…
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Food Lion Feeds and Lowcountry Food Bank partner to support nearly 700 Myrtle Beach families
September 16, 2026
Volunteers also packed thousands of food boxes, backpacks and care kits for future distribution across the Grand Strand. Food Lion Feeds joined the Lowcountry Food Bank and other local community…
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Southern Twist & Trade to host fall market Friday and Saturday in downtown Laurens
September 15, 2026
Southern Twist & Trade will welcome shoppers to a two-day fall market this week, pairing the debut of the store’s fall collection with a lineup of local vendors, samples and…
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Crave Clinton marks three years with a week of specials, giveaways and pirate talk
September 13, 2026
Crave Clinton is turning 3, and the downtown shake and tea shop is stretching the celebration across a full week. The birthday week runs Monday, Sept. 14, through Saturday, Sept.…
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Bloom Cake Pops launches self-service porch pop-up in Simpsonville
September 9, 2026
Sweet tooths in the Golden Strip have a new neighborhood destination to grab a quick treat. Bloom Cake Pops has officially opened a 100% self-service front porch pop-up cart, bringing…
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Miracle Hill thrift stores turn Golden Strip donations into shelter and second chances
September 7, 2026
For shoppers in Mauldin and Simpsonville, a rack of gently used jeans or a donated dining table represents more than a bargain. It represents a bed, a hot meal or…
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Behind the lens: Kayla Haupfear takes a leap of faith in Clinton
September 7, 2026
After 16 years in dentistry, a Clinton mom bets on the camera she’s been holding since childhood Kayla Haupfear’s first experience with a camera wasn’t behind one. It was in…
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Wine House opens at Hartness, bringing new wine and gathering experience to Hartness Village Center
September 3, 2026Wine House(opens in new tab) has officially opened its doors at Hartness, bringing its neighborhood wine shop and wine bar concept to the Village Center and adding a new destination…
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Alumni Hall brings Gamecock fans the ultimate shopping destination in the BullStreet District on Sept. 4
September 3, 2026
Regional retailer opens store dedicated to delivering licensed USC apparel, accessories and gifts for the Gamecock fanbase. Alumni(opens in new tab) Hall(opens in new tab), a South Carolina Gamecock shopping destination,…
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Twin Rivers Captial announces sale of McDonald’s Ground Lease in Columbia, SC
September 2, 2026
Charleston, SC -based real estate development company, Twin Rivers Capital, recently completed the sale of a McDonald’s Ground Lease located at 117 Bunch Lane in Hopkins, SC in the Columbia,…
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Brewedly Awakened Coffee: Good Coffee, Good Neighbors and a Name Born on the Road
September 2, 2026
Laurens County Coffee Series, Part Two Some businesses get their names in a conference room. Brewedly Awakened Coffee got its name somewhere on the highway to Asheville. It was 2024,…
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Good and kind people are rising up around Barefoot Acres and its vendors
September 1, 2026
Something good is growing out of a hard week in Fountain Inn. Days after Barefoot Acres announced that repeated thefts had forced it to stop carrying local vendor products at…
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Fountain Inn Museum releases community cookbook
August 31, 2026
The Fountain Inn Museum has officially released its highly anticipated community cookbook, Heritage from the Table, preserving generations of Upstate culinary history and celebrating the families, traditions, and memories that…
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Landmark corner at 100 North Main Street sells to Asheville’s Spicer Greene Jewelers as downtown Greenville thrives
August 30, 2026
One of the city’s most prominent corners transitions from four decades as Ristorante Bergamo(opens in new tab) to a fourth-generation fine jeweler One of downtown Greenville’s most prominent corners has…
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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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Out on the Strip: your weekly guide to what’s happening, where to eat, and what to do at Mercato Cafe
August 19, 2026
Have you ever opened a doorway and immediately felt the rush of the outside world simply melt away? That is the exact magic waiting for you at 1101 Via Corso…
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Swig Drinks opens on Woodruff Road in Mauldin
August 19, 2026
A soda shop chain known for customizable fountain drinks has opened in Mauldin. Swig Drinks is now serving customers at 1534 Woodruff Road. While the address carries a Greenville mailing…
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Faherty to open downtown Greenville location in early 2027
August 18, 2026
Faherty, a national lifestyle and apparel retailer, will open a new location in downtown Greenville at 200 North Main Street in early 2027, adding to the brand’s existing South Carolina…
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Limitless Bricks builds a home for Lego fans in downtown Fountain Inn
August 16, 2026
A storefront that sat empty for months on Main Street has been gutted, rebuilt and stocked wall to wall with plastic bricks. Limitless Bricks, a Lego shop owned by three…
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Coastal Suds celebrates grand opening of first location in Ladson
August 13, 2026
New Ladson facility brings Coastal Suds’ customer-focused laundromat concept to life through a collaborative design and construction effort Coastal Suds celebrated the grand opening of its first location Aug. 9…
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Press & Pointer Coffee House sets Aug. 22 grand opening in downtown Laurens
August 11, 2026
Press & Pointer Coffee House will celebrate its grand opening Saturday, Aug. 22, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 103 E. Laurens Street on the public square in Laurens.…
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Summerville Destination Market introduces a new curated outdoor boutique experience for the Lowcountry
August 11, 2026
RYP Unlimited L.L.C. announced the return and official rebrand of the former Summerville Artisan & Flea Market, now newly named the Summerville Destination Market (SDM). Redefined as a Curated Outdoor…
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Gather in Style: Fashion meets conservation at J.McLaughlin in Pawleys Island
August 11, 2026
Hobcaw Barony and the Belle W. Baruch Foundation are partnering with J.McLaughlin in Pawleys Island for “Gather in Style,” a special fall fashion event combining shopping, community, and conservation. The…
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Crown + Bloom Coffee Co. launches teacher and homeschool educator appreciation discount for back-to-school week
August 10, 2026
As local students prepare to head back to the classroom, Crown + Bloom Coffee Co. is kicking off the new academic year with a special promotion honoring local educators. In…
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The Front Porch announces major shop transition and inventory markdown sale in Simpsonville
August 10, 2026
Local boutique The Front Porch has announced that big changes are on the horizon as the small business prepares to enter its next chapter. In a statement shared with customers,…
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The Vestibule to add online ordering and digital loyalty program
August 10, 2026
The Vestibule Coffee & Tea in Clinton will soon offer online ordering. The owner said the decision came after considerable hesitation. The concern was that ordering through a screen might…
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5 Points Social to celebrate grand opening in Columbia
August 9, 2026
5 Points Social, a new sports bar and entertainment venue in Columbia’s Five Points district, will celebrate its grand opening with a ribbon-cutting ceremony Thursday, Aug. 13. Located at 632…
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South Carolina’s Tax-Free Weekend: How Families Can Maximize Discounts & Deals for Back-to-School Shopping
August 8, 2026
By Christine Williams President, Bank of America Myrtle Beach For many families, back-to-school shopping comes at a moment when budgets are already stretched. Fortunately, a few upcoming savings opportunities can…
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Coastal Crust opens new restaurant in Columbia’s BullStreet District
August 6, 2026
South Carolina-based Coastal Crust officially opened its newest restaurant Tuesday in Columbia’s BullStreet District following a ribbon-cutting ceremony attended by city leaders and project developers. The family-owned restaurant, located at…
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Out on the Strip: your weekly guide to what’s happening, where to eat, and what to do at Warehouse at Vaughn’s
August 5, 2026
By Barbara LeForge, Golden Strip News Editor There is a moment right around sunset when the string lights flip on over the turf at 109 West Trade Street, a live…
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Countdown to the first day: Golden Strip families gear up for August 11
August 5, 2026
The final stretch of summer break is officially here. Greenville County Schools will open their doors for the 2026–2027 school year on Tuesday, August 11. For families across Mauldin, Simpsonville,…
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Local favorite Benny’s Sip & Scoop adds Greenville-based ProSo protein soda to cooler lineup
August 5, 2026
Popular local gathering spot Benny’s Sip & Scoop (located at 113 S. Main Street in Fountain Inn) has expanded its retail cooler lineup by partnering with ProSo Protein Soda, an…
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Rave Energy of Laurens set to open behind GLEAMS
August 5, 2026
A familiar name in Clinton nutrition is expanding into Laurens. Rave Energy of Laurens will open at 221 W. Laurens St., Suite B-4, in the space behind GLEAMS, joining the…
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Good to Go to bring its signature market experience to Greenville’s Eastside
August 3, 2026
Good to Go, the locally owned neighborhood market known for its chef-prepared meals, fresh grab-and-go offerings, boutique wines, curated retail products and catering, today announced plans to open Good to…
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Out on the Strip: Your weekly guide to what’s happening, where to eat, and what to do at BridgeWay Station
July 29, 2026
By Barbara LeForge, Golden Strip News Editor Look, if you told me a few years ago that I’d be sipping an espresso in what looks like a sunny Italian piazza…
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Gear Up & Save Big: Why You Shouldn’t Miss South Carolina’s Tax-Free Weekend
July 29, 2026
South Carolina shoppers and back-to-school bargain hunters are gearing up for the state’s 26th annual Tax-Free Weekend. Running from 12:01 a.m. on Friday, August 7, through 11:59 p.m. on Sunday,…
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Tapestry Marks 40 Years in Business With “40 and Fabulous” Party Aug. 7
July 27, 2026
Tapestry Inc., a locally owned women’s clothing boutique on East Carolina Avenue, is throwing a “40 and Fabulous” party Friday, Aug. 7, from 4 to 7 p.m. to celebrate 40…
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Addam’s Gamecock Gear to open new store Saturday August 1
July 27, 2026
The Congaree Vista Guild has announced the ribbon-cutting and grand opening for its newest business, Addam’s Gamecock Gear, on Saturday, August 1 at 10:00 a.m. The event will take place…
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