CLASS announces August Moveable Feast schedule featuring award-winning authors and compelling new reads
July 27, 2026
CLASS (Cultural and Learning Arts School Series) has announced its August 2026 lineup for The Moveable Feast, its long-running weekly luncheon series connecting readers with authors, historians, and artists at…
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New sign celebrates Georgetown’s West End heritage and Howard High legacy
July 27, 2026
The City of Georgetown, in partnership with the City of Georgetown Arts and Cultural Commission, dedicated a new sign last week at the West End Heritage Center, honoring one of the city’s…
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Greenville Theatre opens the regional premiere of the Broadway hit, The Shark is Broken
July 27, 2026Building on the momentum of its landmark centennial season celebration, Greenville Theatre is kicking off the summer of 2026 with the regional premiere of Olivier Award-nominated, hit dark comedy, The Shark Is Broken. Written by…
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Capitol Theatre to Host Songwriters Night Aug. 7 in Laurens
July 26, 2026
The Capitol Theatre in Laurens will present Songwriters Night, an evening of original music, on Friday, Aug. 7. The performance begins at 7:30 p.m. at the theatre, located at 104…
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Clinton Band Boosters Launch Sponsorship Drive for 2026-2027 Devil Regiment Season
July 26, 2026
The Clinton Band Boosters are asking local businesses and community members to step up in support of the Clinton High School Devil Regiment as the group prepares for the 2026-2027…
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American Idol Finalist Leah Marlene Brings Intimate “Small Spaces Tour” to Simpsonville
July 22, 2026
Singer-songwriter and American Idol standout Leah Marlene is bringing an intimate, stripped-down musical experience to the Upstate. Marlene will perform in Simpsonville on Saturday, August 15, 2026, at 6:00 PM…
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Central Carolina Community Foundation welcomes six additional leaders to Board of Trustees
July 22, 2026
Central Carolina Community Foundation welcomes six new members to its Board of Trustees for Fiscal Year 2027. Representing education, business, healthcare, finance, and philanthropy, these respected community leaders will help…
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Dirty Laundry
July 22, 2026
By Tom Poland A Personal History My first time home from college I took a bag of dirty laundry to Mom. She tossed it out the door. “You’re education…
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Greenville Symphony welcomes nine new board members, announces 2026-27 officers
July 22, 2026
The Greenville Symphony Orchestra will welcome nine new members to its Board of Directors and has named its officers for the 2026-27 season. All nine directors will begin their terms…
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S.C. Arts Commission announces eight FY27 fellows, setting record
July 22, 2026
Dedication, ability earn eight #SCArtists $10,000 grants The South Carolina Arts Commission is excited to announce a record number of South Carolina artists representing five artistic disciplines as recipients of…
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Blink Book Review: Kathryn Stockett’s “The Calamity Club”
July 22, 2026
By Reba Hull Campbell It’s hard to know where to start with what I loved most about “The Calamity Club.” I’m finally becoming a historical fiction fan. Books like “The…
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SC Philharmonic announces new Director of Marketing
July 21, 2026
Drew Baron joined the South Carolina Philharmonic effective July 13, 2026 The South Carolina Philharmonic announces the appointment of Drew Baron as its new Director of Marketing. Baron joins the…
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Brookgreen Gardens to host National Sculpture Society’s 93rd Annual Awards Exhibition
July 21, 2026
Premier annual exhibition of American figurative sculpture on view August 8 through October 25 Brookgreen Gardens will host the National Sculpture Society’s 93rd Annual Awards Exhibition from August 8 through…
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MOJA Arts Festival returns Sept. 24–Oct. 1, celebrating 50 years of iconic music
July 21, 2026
New nonprofit MOJA Arts takes over planning of 42nd annual festival, honoring Barbados, Gullah Geechee, Jamaica and Sierra Leone The 42nd annual MOJA Arts Festival will run Sept. 24 through…
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Swamp Fox Players announce auditions for “It’s a Wonderful Life”
July 21, 2026
The Swamp Fox Players will hold open auditions for their upcoming holiday production of It’s a Wonderful Life, directed by Ellen Hart McKinstrie, at the Strand Theater, 701 Front Street…
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Inaugural Laurens Film Festival to Debut Oct. 23 at Historic Capitol Theatre
July 20, 2026
The City of Laurens is preparing to roll out the red carpet for its inaugural Laurens Film Festival, set for Oct. 23 at the historic Capitol Theatre in downtown Laurens.…
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Call for Artists: City of Simpsonville Invites Local Submissions for 125th Anniversary Art & History Exhibit
July 20, 2026
In celebration of its landmark 125th anniversary, the City of Simpsonville, in partnership with the Simpsonville ARTS Foundation, is inviting local artists of all ages and experience levels to submit…
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Authors, Birthday Celebrations, and Trivia: M. Judson Booksellers Sets Packed Late July Lineup
July 20, 2026
Downtown landmark M. Judson Booksellers has announced a diverse schedule of community gatherings, author events, and anniversary celebrations running from Monday, July 20 through Sunday, July 26, 2026. Located at…
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Country Rock ‘n’ Soul Hits Mauldin: Trey Duncan to Headline Amp’d Up Fridays
July 20, 2026
Mauldin’s summer outdoor tradition continues this week as the Mauldin Cultural Center prepares to host singer-songwriter Trey Duncan for the next installment of Amp’d Up Fridays on July 24, 2026.…
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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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