‘Shift for the Shield’ charity car show heads to Simpsonville to benefit ‘Shop with a Cop’
November 4, 2026
Automotive enthusiasts and community supporters across the Upstate will roll into Simpsonville this Saturday, Nov. 7, 2026, for the Shift for the Shield Charity Car Show, an event dedicated to…
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Simpsonville Holiday Fair Returns Saturday with Over 85 Local Artisans, Food Drive, and Charitable Mission
November 4, 2026
Downtown Simpsonville will kick off the festive shopping season this weekend as the Simpsonville Holiday Fair 2026 opens its doors at the Simpsonville Activity & Senior Center on Saturday, Nov.…
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OOBE BRAND celebrates South Carolina roots with new Insignia Collection
November 4, 2026
OOBE BRAND, the Greenville-based modern apparel brand known for thoughtful design, exceptional quality and timeless style, has introduced the Insignia Collection, a new line of T-shirts celebrating four familiar icons…
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Lolo Pottery to host Shed Show in Gray Court on Nov. 15
November 4, 2026
Holiday shoppers looking for handmade gifts with a local story behind them will have a chance to browse a season’s worth of work when LoLo Pottery hosts its Shed Show…
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Musgrove Market celebrates one year in downtown Clinton
November 4, 2026
Musgrove Market marked its one-year anniversary in downtown Clinton with a ribbon cutting hosted by the Laurens County Chamber of Commerce, drawing shoppers, fellow business owners and community supporters to…
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Bowers Ace Hardware expands to 6 locations with Irmo store
November 3, 2026Bowers Ace Hardware is continuing its growth across South Carolina with the opening of its sixth location on Broad River Road in Irmo. The new store marks another milestone for…
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Mistletoe Market Showcases Local Artists, Makers and Small Businesses
October 31, 2026
Downtown Beaufort will get a festive start to the holiday season Nov. 19-22 as the Freedman Arts District hosts Mistletoe Market 2026, a four-day celebration featuring local artists, holiday shopping,…
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Chamber ribbon cutting and anniversary celebration set for The Musgrove Market
October 28, 2026
The Musgrove Market will mark its first year in business on Tuesday, Nov. 3, with a daylong celebration at its shop at 202 Musgrove St. in downtown Clinton. The festivities…
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Beaufort Bargain – Lady’s Island
October 23, 2026
Beaufort Bargain Liquidation, Home Goods, Appliances offers a great variety of products 30-80% off retail prices. The store stocks overstock, customer-returned, and liquidated goods from major retailers like Amazon, Walmart,…
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$7.5 million land sale clears way for first Bass Pro Shops in the Midlands
October 22, 2026New 110,000-square-foot outdoor retail destination in Irmo expected to open in late 2027, creating more than 120 jobs A $7.5 million land transaction in Irmo has paved the way for…
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NAI Columbia facilitates $7.5 million sale for the Midlands’ first Bass Pro Shops
October 22, 2026
NAI Columbia announced the successful sale of 19.145 acres of land in Irmo, South Carolina, which will become the future home of the first Bass Pro Shops in the Midlands.…
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Temperature abuse triggers nationwide recall of 1.58 million pounds of hot dogs, bacon, and deli meats
October 19, 2026
Federal food safety officials have updated consumer warnings regarding a nationwide meat recall, confirming that more than 1.58 million pounds of ready-to-eat meat and poultry products have been pulled due…
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Food Lion Feeds Charitable Foundation awards $100,000 grant to Lowcountry Food Bank
October 19, 2026
Lowcountry Food Bank has received $100,000 from the Food Lion Feeds Charitable Foundation to help nourish children and families during the summer months. The Summers Without Hunger grant supports community…
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The Scoop N Scootery to celebrate grand opening on Devine Street
October 16, 2026
The Scoop N Scootery, known for its indulgent ice cream sundaes and creative toppings, will celebrate its grand opening in Columbia on Friday, Oct. 23, with a ribbon-cutting ceremony and…
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POUT Cosmetics & Skin Care Studio to celebrate grand reopening on Devine Street
October 16, 2026
POUT Cosmetics & Skin Care Studio will celebrate its grand reopening with a ribbon-cutting ceremony Thursday, Oct. 22, marking a new chapter for the longtime Devine Street boutique. Located at…
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Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams to celebrate first Columbia location
October 16, 2026
Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams will celebrate the grand opening of its first Columbia location on Thursday, Oct. 22, with a ribbon-cutting ceremony and an evening of free ice cream and…
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Musgrove Market adds Sunday hours for shoppers
October 14, 2026
Shoppers looking for something to do on a quiet Sunday afternoon now have a new option. Musgrove Market has extended its shop hours and is now open Sundays from noon…
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HUSTL Athletic Club prepares to bring new approach to fitness, recovery and community to Columbia
October 13, 2026New Columbia fitness facility puts focus on helping people through training, recovery and connection When HUSTL Athletic Club opens its doors in downtown Columbia, owner Travis Tourville wants people to…
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Pet Supplies Plus to open at Powdersville Plaza
October 8, 2026
Neighborhood pet store joins center’s growing lineup as Aston’s renovation moves forward Pet Supplies Plus is coming to Powdersville Plaza, Aston’s shopping center at 3526 Hwy 153 in Greenville, South…
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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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