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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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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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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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 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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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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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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Simpsonville Arts Center seeks local artists for 2027 exhibition season
August 24, 2026
The Simpsonville Arts Center has officially issued a call for artists as it begins curating its upcoming 2027 exhibition calendar. Organizers are currently seeking proposals from visual artists interested in…
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Dirt on the strip: letting the dirt sleep (so you can too)
August 23, 2026
Putting the garden to bed (because Lord knows we need the break too). I’ve had folks stopping me left and right lately asking the same thing: “Barbara, what if I…
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Fountain Inn Chorale Celebrates State Heritage with Fall Concert ‘Together in Song’
August 23, 2026
Music lovers across the Golden Strip and the greater Upstate will have two opportunities to experience the rich sounds of local choral music this October as the Fountain Inn Chorale…
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Simpsonville Arts Center to host ‘Murder at the Masquerade’ benefit dinner
August 23, 2026
Mystery and theatrical intrigue are coming to the Golden Strip this October as the Simpsonville Arts Center prepares to host “Murder at the Masquerade,” an interactive murder mystery dinner and…
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T-Motion Dance Studio to host Community Open House and Fall registration
August 23, 2026
As local families gear up for the upcoming school year, T-Motion Dance Studio is opening its doors to prospective dancers and parents with an Open House and fall registration event…
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Beyond the Glass: The Day Trip That Actually Silenced My Entire Backseat
August 21, 2026
By Barbara LeForge, Golden Strip News Editor If you have a herd of kids spanning the chaotic gap between kindergarten and the pre-teen eye-roll phase (ages 5 to 12 in…
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One night only: pay what you can “Pippin” hits the Mauldin stage Thursday
August 19, 2026
One night only: pay what you can “Pippin” hits the Mauldin stage Thursday For one night only, audiences can see the Mauldin Theatre Company’s 10th season opener at whatever price…
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A Chain-Smoking Cat Saved My Life
August 19, 2026
By Tom Poland Maybe I Saved Hers Too Summer 2022, St. Simons Island, I’m sitting around the pool when my niece, Harper, and her friend, Stella, ask me to…
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Blink Book Review: “The Irish Goodbye” by Beth Ann Fennelly
August 19, 2026
By Reba Hull Campbell My summer reading challenge continues with another book about writing. But this one doesn’t include a single tip, hint or rule to make my writing better.…
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Greenville Symphony announces 2026-2027 Chamber Music Series
August 19, 2026
The Greenville Symphony will bring its principal musicians into four intimate venues across Greenville for its 2026-2027 Chamber Music Series. Tickets for the series are now on sale at greenvillesymphony.org.…
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North Charleston POPS! announces new Executive Director and 2026–2027 Board of Directors
August 18, 2026
The North Charleston POPS! announced the appointment of Frank Duvall as its new Executive Director, along with its 2026–2027 Board of Directors. The new leadership team will guide the organization…
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Spoleto Festival USA asks community to share memorabilia ahead of 50th Anniversary Festival
August 18, 2026
What was the first Spoleto performance you ever saw? Do you still have the ticket? A photograph? A program tucked away in a drawer? Maybe a VHS recording, a Festival T-shirt, or a story…
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Columbia Museum of Art September 2026 Calendar
August 16, 2026
EXHIBITIONS Body Matters On view August 22, 2026, through January 3, 2027 The human body is essential to craft. This genre of art is rooted in physical labor, tactile knowledge,…
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Silent Disco at BridgeWay Station to benefit local foster and adoptive families this September
August 16, 2026
Community members will have the opportunity to hit the dance floor for a cause next month as Upstate nonprofit Adoption Helpers hosts its “Light Up the Night” Silent Disco benefit…
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Registration opens for Fountain Inn Miracle League fall baseball season
August 16, 2026
Registration is officially underway for the 2026 Fountain Inn Miracle League fall season, offering children and adults with disabilities the opportunity to experience the joy of baseball in an inclusive,…
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Dirt on the Strip: Trading the Tiller for an Upstate Food Forest
August 16, 2026
If my grandfather were around to see my garden blueprint this year, he’d probably check my forehead for a fever and call the preacher. Around here, traditional southern gardening wisdom…
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AC/DC tribute band Back N Black set to headline high-voltage Halloween bash at Younts Center
August 16, 2026
Classic rock energy and spooky season revelry will take center stage in downtown Fountain Inn this fall as nationally touring AC/DC tribute act Back N Black storms the Younts Center…
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Trustus Theatre presents premiere of “Lemonade: A Fresh Pressed Musical” in August 2026
August 14, 2026Trustus Theatre announced the world premiere of LEMONADE: A FRESH PRESSED MUSICAL, a bold and heartfelt new musical from Jesse Corbin about friendship, loss, and self-acceptance. Previews begin August 12,…
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Richard Layman honored with prestigious Governor’s Award in the Humanities
August 12, 2026
South Carolina Humanities Recognizes Layman Publishing Leader in Company’s 50th Year Richard Layman of Layman Publishing Partners was announced as a recipient of the Governor’s Award in the Humanities at…
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A Disastrous Revolutionary War Battle
August 12, 2026
By Tom Poland Old battlefields seem more like parks. Trying to imagine cannon and cries of the wounded? Difficult, but not always. Farmers’ plows unearthed so many Minié balls…
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Chorale’s Sip & Sing set for Monday at Laurens County Museum
August 11, 2026
The Laurens County Chorale’s Sip & Sing is one week away, and organizers are encouraging area residents who have been thinking about singing with the group to make plans to…
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CMA exhibition celebrates deep connection between craft and body
August 11, 2026
The Columbia Museum of Art presents featured exhibition Body Matters, on view August 22, 2026, through January 3, 2027. Organized by the CMA, this exclusive exhibition explores the reciprocal relationship…
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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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The Nickelodeon Theater joins the 2026-27 Southern Circuit Tour
August 11, 2026
The Nickelodeon Theatre is one of 12 screening partners across the South participating in this year’s Southern Circuit Tour, the longest-running independent film circuit in the region. Presented by South…
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Newberry College launches student mural competition for fitness center
August 11, 2026
Newberry College is inviting elementary, middle, and high school students throughout Newberry County to showcase their creativity through the Strength in Community Mural Competition, a community initiative that will transform…
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Blink Book Review: “This Dog Will Change Your Life” by Elias Weiss Friedman
August 11, 2026
By Reba Hull Campbell Dog people know exactly how this happens. You pick up a book thinking it will be about dogs, and halfway through you’re smiling (or maybe crying)…
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Laurens County Chorale invites Upstate singers to Sip & Sing
August 11, 2026
The Laurens County Chorale is casting a wider net this season, and Golden Strip residents who enjoy singing are among those invited to take a look. The group will host…
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One Columbia opens search for next City Poet Laureate
August 10, 2026
Current City Poet Laureate Will Not Renew Term Jennifer Bartell Boykin has served as the second Poet Laureate of the City of Columbia since 2023. Her four year term ends…
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Greenville Symphony single tickets now on sale for 2026-2027 “Common Ground” season
August 7, 2026
Single tickets are now on sale for the Greenville Symphony’s 2026-2027 “Common Ground” season. Tickets became available at 10:00 a.m. today for the Symphony’s Peace Concert Hall and Gunter Theatre…
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High-energy upstate favorite Randomonium headlined at The Mill at Fountain Inn
August 5, 2026
Live music fans across the Golden Strip gathered at The Mill at Fountain Inn for a night of genre-bending hits as popular Upstate cover band Randomonium took the stage. The…
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Upstate homeschoolers set to celebrate the season at annual fall dance
August 5, 2026
Homeschooled teens across the Upstate are gearing up for an evening of autumn fun, music, and community as Upstate Dances and More for Homeschoolers hosts its highly anticipated Fall Dance…
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Fall art classes bring global inspiration to Simpsonville students
August 5, 2026
Local young artists and families will have the opportunity to explore international creative traditions this fall as local instructor Christina Heffernan presents her new semester series, “Art Around the World.”…
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Memory—The Good, Bad, Ugly & Sad
August 5, 2026
By Tom Poland “You forget what you want to remember, and you remember what you want to forget.” Cormac McCarthy’s words. Lord knows I’d like to forget some things, namely…
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Time is running out to experience Summer Light: Art by Night at Brookgreen Gardens
August 5, 2026
As the summer season reaches its peak, the clock is ticking on one of coastal South Carolina’s most enchanting evening events. Summer Light: Art by Night at Brookgreen Gardens in…
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Blink Book Review: “Good Writing: 36 Ways to Improve Your Sentences” by Anne Lamott and Neal Allen
August 5, 2026
By Reba Hull Campbell I’ve never met an Anne Lamott book I didn’t love. Most I’ve read multiple times. Anne’s writing is saucy, insightful, sometimes a little edgy, and…
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Clinton Art Gallery to showcase portraits in August exhibit
August 4, 2026
The Clinton Art Gallery will once again invite art lovers to enjoy a themed exhibit at its display space at 113 N. Broad St. “Let’s Face It,” an exhibit featuring…
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Dirt on the Strip: Finding My “Why” (Through Heat, Humidity, and Snap Peas)
August 3, 2026
By Barbara LeForge, Golden Strip News Editor If you walked into my kitchen right now, you’d see a scene that’s equal parts harvest haul and chaotic masterpiece: a heap of…
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Five named S.C. Arts Commission ‘emerging artists’
August 3, 2026
New cohort receives project funding, mentoring Five artists establishing themselves in their artistic pursuits will receive a project-based grant and career mentoring from the South Carolina Arts Commission Emerging Artists…
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Award-Winning Astralis Chamber Ensemble presents “Evening in France” at Pawleys Island
July 30, 2026
Friends of Music at Precious Blood of Christ Catholic Church is pleased to announce the return of the award-winning Astralis Chamber Ensemble for a special performance, “Evening in France,” on…
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Moja Arts Festival returns Sept. 24-Oct. 1, issues open call for an artist to design official festival poster
July 30, 2026
MOJA Arts and the Office of Cultural Affairs are issuing an open call for an artist to design the official poster for the 2026 MOJA Arts Festival, returning September 24-October…
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Simpsonville Arts Center Opens Registration for Fall Youth Acting Classes
July 29, 2026
Young performing artists in Simpsonville will have the opportunity to take center stage this autumn as the Simpsonville Arts Center prepares to host a 12-week Fall Acting Workshop series beginning…
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