New Faces, New Seasons: Rehana Gonzalez Takes the Helm of Mauldin’s Adult Sports Leagues
July 19, 2026
The City of Mauldin Parks and Recreation Department has officially expanded its team, naming Greenville native Rehana Gonzalez as the new Adult Programs and Community Events Coordinator. Gonzalez joins the…
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Back to School: T-Motion Dance Studio Opens Fall 2026 Afterschool Registration
July 19, 2026
With the upcoming academic calendar just around the corner, T-Motion Dance Studio has officially opened enrollment for its comprehensive Fall 2026 afterschool program. Local families looking to secure a productive,…
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Fountain Inn Reopens STEAM Camp Registration With 25% Discount for Remaining Summer Weeks
July 15, 2026
Parents looking for engaging summer activities for their children have a new opportunity as the City of Fountain Inn Parks and Recreation department announced it has officially reopened registration for…
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Winston Wingo to give special lecture at Columbia Museum of Art
July 15, 2026
The Columbia Museum of Art presents a special lecture from notable South Carolina artist Winston A. Wingo, whose work is in the CMA Collection, on Thursday, July 23, from 6:30…
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Band of Oz to Bring Beach Music to Mauldin’s Amp’d Up Fridays Concert Series
July 15, 2026
The Mauldin Cultural Center is preparing for another lively weekend as the popular “Amp’d Up Fridays” outdoor summer concert series welcomes the legendary beach music group, Band of Oz. The…
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Georgetown Community Theater Arts to present Legally Blonde Jr. the Musical
July 15, 2026
This summer, Lowcountry youth interested in theater will have a new opportunity. The newly established Georgetown Community Theater Arts is hosting its inaugural workshop, which started July 13th, at the…
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Laurens County Community Theatre Sets Auditions for “The Addams Family”
July 15, 2026
Laurens County Community Theatre will hold auditions Aug. 2 and Aug. 3 for “The Addams Family,” the opening production of its 2026-27 season. Valerie Jones will direct the musical comedy,…
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Shiloh Waits for Help
July 15, 2026
By Tom Poland I call it the Roll Call of The Waiting. Inactive churches in need of friends. Friendship, Dothan Methodist, St. Simon’s Episcopal Church, Halfway Creek, Workman Methodist,…
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Blink Book Review: Allen Levi’s “Theo of Golden”
July 14, 2026
By Reba Hull Campbell Theo of Golden was high on my TBR list for summer this year. From what I’d heard, it needed to be a summer book –…
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Greenville Symphony presents DreamWorks Animation’s How To Train Your Dragon in Concert
July 13, 2026
Dragons, Vikings and the thrill of flight will come to Peace Concert Hall this fall as the Greenville Symphony Orchestra presents DreamWorks Animation’s How To Train Your Dragon in Concert…
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Mauldin Theatre Company Set to Open Season 10 with Musical Masterpiece ‘PIPPIN’
July 13, 2026
The Mauldin Cultural Center is preparing to raise the curtain on its landmark tenth season, officially announcing ticket on-sale dates for the Mauldin Theatre Company’s upcoming production of PIPPIN. The…
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Dirt on the Strip: How to Reclaim Your Porch from the Bugs
July 13, 2026
By Barbara LeForge, Golden Strip News Editor Let’s be completely honest: the absolute worst part of being outside in the South right now is the bugs. If you are a…
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Columbia Museum of Art appoints new executive director
July 9, 2026
Dr. Laura Mueller joins the team on August 3 The board of trustees of the Columbia Museum of Art announces the appointment of Laura J. Mueller, Ph.D., as the museum’s…
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City Gallery presents Testaments & Revelations: Second Verse
July 9, 2026An Exhibition of Work by Katelyn Chapman, Ashleigh Coleman, and Patrick Owens, July 17 – August 30, 2026 Charleston City Gallery presenting Testaments & Revelations: Second Verse, a three-person exhibition…
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Community Partners Needed: Hillcrest High Marching Band Launches Sponsorship Drive for Upcoming Season
July 8, 2026
The Hillcrest High School Red & Black Brigade marching band is officially tuning up for its upcoming competitive season, and local student musicians are looking to the community for a…
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Registration Open: Fountain Inn Parks and Rec Launching Weekly Summer STEAM Camp This Friday
July 8, 2026
Local parents looking for a last-minute summer activity to keep their children engaged have a new opportunity starting this week. The City of Fountain Inn Parks and Recreation Department has…
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Bookhardt Cemetery
July 8, 2026
By Tom Poland On a cool, windy day I drove Old Number 6 through farm country. You’d a thought wild horses had kicked up the pollen-yellow dust drifting over…
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Laurens County Chorale Invites Community to Inaugural ‘Sip & Sing’ Event
July 7, 2026
The Laurens County Chorale will host its inaugural “Sip & Sing” event Aug. 17 at the Laurens County Museum, offering area residents a relaxed introduction to the group and the…
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August 2026 exhibitions and events at the Columbia Museum of Art
July 7, 2026
EXHIBITIONS Body Matters August 22, 2026 – January 3, 2027 The human body is essential to craft. This genre of art is rooted in physical labor, tactile knowledge, and material…
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Discover what’s new at Historic Columbia this July
July 7, 2026
Check out Historic Columbia’s upcoming events, local historic preservation and history initiatives, and more. HISTORIC COLUMBIA OPENS NEW SEIBELS HOUSE EXHIBIT: Thanks to grant funding from the Richland County…
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Lineup announced for 2026 SC New Play Festival
July 7, 2026
The South Carolina New Play Festival has announced full casting and creative teams for its 2026 festival, a milestone 5th anniversary season that includes the organization’s first world-premiere production, The…
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LiLi & KoKo Boutique & Bubbles Unveils Expanded July Event Calendar, Introducing Live Brunch Music
July 6, 2026
Popular local destination LiLi & KoKo Boutique & Bubbles is ramping up its summer programming with a newly announced lineup of July events, aiming to establish itself as a go-to…
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Mauldin Theatre Company Unveils Milestone Season 10 Lineup and Exclusive Memberships
July 6, 2026
The Mauldin Theatre Company is preparing to celebrate a major milestone, officially opening sales for its highly anticipated Season 10 memberships. Operating out of the Mauldin Cultural Center, the company’s…
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Younts Center for Performing Arts Announces 4th of July Ticket Sale for
July 1, 2026
The Younts Center for Performing Arts is kicking off Independence Day celebrations early with a special limited-time promotional offer for its upcoming summer production. Theatergoers can secure a 25% discount…
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Pickle Yard Announces Full Friday Lineup for July 3rd Holiday Weekend Kickoff
July 1, 2026
As the holiday weekend approaches, Pickle Yard is locking in a packed schedule of activities to kick off Friday, July 3rd. The local sports and entertainment hub has rolled out…
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Ignite Theatrical Announces Cast for ‘Newsies’ Production at The Younts Center
July 1, 2026
Excitement is building in the local arts community as Ignite Theatrical officially announced the cast for its upcoming production of Disney’s Newsies. The high-energy musical is scheduled to take over…
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Georgetown Tidal Tales turns ticket sales into meals for hungry families served by The Outreach Farm
July 1, 2026
Georgetown Tidal Tales presented a donation of $673 to the Outreach Farm on Wednesday, July 1, during Outreach Farm’s monthly protein distribution, demonstrating how local arts and community service can…
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New book explores history of graduate education at Clemson
June 30, 2026
Clemson University recently celebrated the 100th anniversary of its graduate school. A new book published by Clemson University Press digs deep into the history of graduate education at Clemson, which helped…
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Struggle
June 29, 2026
By Tom Poland Title my photo Struggle. Caption it: Dreams die along the back roads. First two sentences: Can’t even sit in a chair and look forward to better…
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Golden Strip Car Show Revs Up for July 25th in Simpsonville
June 29, 2026
Gearheads, community supporters, and classic car enthusiasts have a major summer date to circle on their calendars. The Golden Strip Shrine Club of Mauldin, S.C., is officially hosting the upcoming…
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Upcoming CMA exhibition puts the hand in handwork
June 26, 2026
The Columbia Museum of Art announces featured exhibition Body Matters, on view August 22, 2026, through January 3, 2027. Organized by the CMA, this exhibition is part of Handwork 2026,…
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CMA board of trustees adds four new members
June 26, 2026Talented local leaders bring their skills to the museum The Columbia Museum of Art announces Sally H. Caver, Mary Anne Fitzpatrick, Toby Goodlett, and Terry K. Schmoyer as the four…
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Take the 7th inning stretch at Upcountry History Museum with “Picturing America’s Pastime” Exhibit
June 26, 2026
“Take me out to the…Museum?” Yes, step into the 7th inning stretch with “Picturing America’s Pastime” and explore the grandeur of the early game through the vibrancy of today’s big-league…
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Arts Center of Kershaw County receives $15,000 Duke Energy Foundation America250 Grant
June 24, 2026Funding Supports Revolutionary Series Exploring South Carolina’s Role in the American Revolution The Arts Center of Kershaw County has been awarded a $15,000 grant from the Duke Energy Foundation through…
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A Body Of Work
June 24, 2026
By Tom Poland A woman asked what made me the proudest of all I had written. It isn’t books. Maybe one. It’s not the films. It’s not the magazine…
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Mauldin Theatre Company Unveils ‘Pippin’ as Flagship Production for Landmark Tenth Season
June 24, 2026
The Mauldin Cultural Center has officially announced that the Mauldin Theatre Company will launch its highly anticipated tenth season, dubbed “Season X: The Tenth Act,” with a bold new production…
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Fountain Inn Unveils Lineup for Fourth of July Spectacular Celebrating America’s 250th Anniversary
June 24, 2026
The City of Fountain Inn has officially announced the details for its upcoming Independence Day celebration, kicking off the holiday week early with a family-focused community event. The Fountain Inn…
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Concealed Damage to Headline Fountain Inn’s ‘Sounds of Summer’ Concert Series This Friday
June 24, 2026
Downtown Fountain Inn will fill with the sounds of classic rock and roll this week as the city welcomes Greenville-based band Concealed Damage for the latest installment of its annual…
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Winyah Auditorium presents “Here Today, Gone Tomorrow” featuring Ron Daise
June 23, 2026
A 75-Minute Reader’s Theatre Presentation Commemorating America’s 250th Year and Revealing a Crucial Chapter of South Carolina History GEORGETOWN, SC — In celebration of America’s 250th year of freedom, the…
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Limit Break Games Announces Weekly Community Event Schedule for Late June
June 22, 2026
Local tabletop and card gaming enthusiasts have a busy week ahead as Limit Break Games rolls out its official event lineup for June 22 through June 28. The venue is…
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Know Before You Glow: A Guide to Firework Laws Across the Golden Strip
June 22, 2026
As Independence Day approaches, skies across the Upstate are preparing to light up for the nation’s 250th birthday. However, before you head out to stock up on legal consumer-grade pyrotechnics,…
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Flavor, Fire, and Freedom: Local Chefs Share the Ultimate 4th of July Menu
June 22, 2026
With Independence Day just around the corner, backyard pitmasters and home cooks across the Upstate are dusting off their grills and mapping out the ultimate holiday spread. This year, the…
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Dirt on the Strip: Beat the July Heat and Can Your Abundant Harvest
June 22, 2026
As we cruise toward July here in the Golden Strip, our gardens are hitting their peak stride. If your backyard plots and raised beds are anything like mine, you’re likely…
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Laurens County Community Theatre Announces 2026-27 Season
June 21, 2026
The Laurens County Community Theatre has announced its 2026-27 season, featuring two musicals, a murder mystery and a youth production. The season opens with “The Addams Family,” a musical comedy…
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Call for entries now open through July 1 for Upcountry Fiber’s second annual drawing contest
June 19, 2026
Upcountry Fiber, a local broadband internet service provider that serves Anderson, Pickens, Oconee, and Northern Greenville counties, has opened its call for entries for local artists to submit their original…
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Greenville artist advances to quarterfinals of international art competition with paintings inspired by her son’s rare genetic condition
June 19, 2026Greenville artist and mother Nicole Shannon has advanced to the quarterfinals of The People’s Artist, an international art competition presented by Johnny Depp in support of The Art of Elysium,…
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Award-Winning Broadway musical coming to Greenville through national grant initiative
June 17, 2026This is a powerful new musical chronicling the fight for women’s suffrage and the passage of the 19th Amendment. Presented through the Greenville County Schools All County Theatre Program, Greenville…
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Neon and Nostalgia: Club Rewind Band to Bring 80s Tribute to Mauldin
June 17, 2026
Music fans in the Upstate can prepare to travel back in time later this month as the outdoor summer concert season continues to bring high-energy performances to the local stage.…
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Behind the Scenes: The Younts Center for Performing Arts Issues Call for Volunteers
June 17, 2026
Local arts enthusiasts looking for a way to give back to the community have a unique opportunity to get involved with the regional theater scene this summer. The Younts Center…
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Special Audition Opportunity: Swamp Fox Players seek “Antonio” for upcoming production of Shakespeare’s Twelfth Night
June 17, 2026
The Swamp Fox Players have announced a special, single-role audition opportunity for their upcoming fall production of William Shakespeare’s Twelfth Night. According to director Stacy Rabon, the production was initially…
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