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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A Curious Battle For Independence
June 17, 2026
By Tom Poland It’s a battle Britain claimed to have won, and yet it sent the Redcoats to Charleston and back to Britain ending their presence in the Carolina…
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The Four Freedoms: Long Bay Symphony celebrates America’s 250th with candlelight concert
June 16, 2026
As the nation approaches its historic semiquincentennial, the Long Bay Symphony is set to launch a stirring musical tribute that bridges American history, art, and sonic brilliance. On June 26th,…
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Chocolate Artworks Celebrates Three-Year Milestone in Mauldin
June 15, 2026
Local sweet shop Chocolate Artworks officially marked its third anniversary of operation on Saturday, June 13, celebrating three years of growth, community connection, and handcrafted confections. To thank residents for…
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Simpsonville Art Center to Host Retrospective Exhibition for Artist Susan Sorrell
June 15, 2026
The Simpsonville Art Center is set to showcase decades of vibrant, tactile creativity with its upcoming exhibition, At The Threshold, a major retrospective dedicated to the work of prominent local…
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World Cup Fever Prompts Date Changes for ‘The Mill Idol’ Karaoke Competition
June 15, 2026
World Cup tournament play is taking over the Upstate, forcing a popular local entertainment hub to completely restructure its summer event calendar. Management at The Mill at Fountain Inn announced…
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Upstate Food Truck Pinguinos Hermanos Redefines Summer Treats with Real Fruit Shaved Ice
June 15, 2026
As summer temperatures climb across the Upstate, local food truck favorite Pinguinos Hermanos is drawing massive crowds with a fresh, artisanal take on a classic warm-weather treat. Moving far beyond…
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Laurens Artist’s Coop Calls for Entries in America 250 Creative Arts Contest
June 14, 2026
The Laurens Artist’s Coop is inviting artists of all ages to take part in the America 250 Creative Arts Contest, a juried exhibition marking the 250th anniversary of American Independence.…
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Experience local culture at the 2nd annual Georgetown County Ag + Art Tour
June 12, 2026
Discover where local food meets rural creativity at the South Carolina Ag + Art Tour of Georgetown County, returning for its second year on Friday, June 26, and Saturday, June…
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Ignite Creativity and Skills: Georgetown County 4-H announces exciting summer youth camps
June 11, 2026
The Georgetown County 4-H Youth Development Program is firing up its summer lineup with three hands-on day camps designed to keep local youth engaged, learning, and creating. Ranging from culinary…
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New Peanuts exhibit at Upcountry History Museum explores origins of beloved Franklin character
June 11, 2026On July 31, 1968, Charlie Brown made a new friend, and the Peanuts comic strip made history as that new friend, Franklin, became the first Black character in this popular…
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‘Gold Chain Cowboy’ Bound for Simpsonville: Parker McCollum Brings 2026 Tour to CCNB Amphitheatre
June 10, 2026
Multi-platinum country music star Parker McCollum is bringing his signature blend of traditional country grit and modern rock energy to the Upstate this late summer. The “Gold Chain Cowboy” will…
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A Rare Sighting
June 10, 2026
By Tom Poland I have seen outhouses, smokehouses, henhouses, doghouses, and all manner of birdhouses. Mankind has its jailhouses, cathouses, flophouses, and roadhouses. A first for me, I saw…
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Building Future Innovators: Hot Rod STEM Camp Announced for Fountain Inn High School
June 10, 2026
High-octane engineering and hands-on robotics are headed to Fountain Inn this summer as registration officially builds momentum for a popular local youth program. Award-winning regional FIRST Robotics Competition (FRC) Teams…
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Hastings Hensel named new Georgetown County Library Poet Laureate
June 10, 2026
The Georgetown County Library (GCL) has officially appointed accomplished writer and educator Hastings Hensel as its second Poet Laureate. His two-year term will run from June 30, 2026, until June…
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‘Iris’ Over the Upstate: Goo Goo Dolls Bring Summer 2026 Tour to Simpsonville
June 10, 2026
Multi-platinum alternative rock legends the Goo Goo Dolls are set to bring their massive “Summer 2026” U.S. tour to the Upstate later this season. The Grammy-nominated duo will take the…
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Simpsonville Set to Sparkle: Free Concert and Fireworks to Celebrate America’s 250th at Simply Freedom Fest
June 10, 2026
One of the Upstate’s most anticipated summer traditions is gearing up for a major milestone celebration this July. The City of Simpsonville has officially announced the details for the 2026…
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Reggae Nights continues June 26 with Da’ Gullah Rootz!
June 10, 2026
Charleston County Parks continues the 2026 Reggae Nights Summer Concert Series The 2026 Reggae Nights Summer Concert Series continues at James Island County Park on Friday, June 26, with a…
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Brookgreen Gardens celebrates the 2026 Brookgreen Medal: The Oconee Bell by Adam Matano
June 9, 2026
Brookgreen Gardens celebrated the 2026 Brookgreen Medal, The Oconee Bell by Adam Matano, during its annual Medal Reception on Saturday, June 6. More than 250 members gathered at the Leonard Pavilion for the…
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Stomping Grounds Music and Film Festival debuts June 13-14 in Columbia, S.C.
June 9, 2026
For one weekend only, a former glass warehouse slated for demolition will become one of Columbia’s most unique cultural destinations. Stomping Grounds, a new two-day music and film festival, will…
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The Homeschool Magazine Launches Statewide ‘Beautiful South Carolina’ Photo Contest
June 8, 2026
Homeschooled students across the Palmetto State have a unique opportunity to showcase their artistic talents and capture the natural charm of their home state this summer. The Homeschool Magazine has…
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Conestee Nature Preserve Dedicates New Memorial Bench Overlooking West Bay
June 8, 2026
Visitors to Conestee Nature Preserve have a new scenic spot to pause and reflect following the recent dedication of a memorial bench along one of the sanctuary’s popular waterways. The…
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Dirt on the Strip: Summer Planting in the Upstate and Vital June Garden Tips
June 8, 2026
June has arrived in the Upstate, bringing a distinct shift in our backyard routines. While recent May downpours put a welcome dent in our severe spring moisture deficit, the intense…
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Mauldin Cultural Center to Host Vibrant Juneteenth Celebration on June 20
June 8, 2026
The City of Mauldin is officially counting down to its annual Juneteenth Celebration, scheduled to take place in two weeks. Organized by the Mauldin Cultural Center and presented by Truliant…
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Golden Strip Career Center Instructor Named SkillsUSA National Advisor of the Year
June 8, 2026
A local educator has reached the pinnacle of national recognition in career and technical education. Bryan Raeckelboom, a building construction instructor at the Golden Strip Career Center, was officially named…
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Columbia Museum of Art July 2026 Exhibitions and Events
June 8, 2026
EXHIBITIONS Jasper Johns: All Familiar Things On view through August 30, 2026 In 1953, Jasper Johns (b. 1930) moved from Columbia, South Carolina, where he had been stationed at Fort…
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Charleston Honors America’s 250th: Gibbes Museum of Art presents world premiere of new exhibition Mary Whyte: Salt of the Earth
June 8, 2026
The Gibbes Museum of Art is commemorating America’s 250th anniversary with the world premiere of Mary Whyte: Salt of the Earth, a new exhibition celebrating the diversity, resilience, and spirit…
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Summer Kickoff: June 2026 Brings Wave of Free Family Events and Dining Deals
June 3, 2026
As schools close their doors for the summer, parents across the country are facing the annual challenge of keeping children entertained and fed without breaking the bank. Fortunately, a massive…
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