Miss South Carolina Scholarship Organization Announces 2025 Judges’ Panels
June 17, 2025
The Miss South Carolina Scholarship Organization has announced the panelists tasked with selecting the next Miss South Carolina and Miss South Carolina’s Teen. The 2025 competition, taking place in Columbia…
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Judson Mill District and Judson Mill Play Café to launch Makers at the Mill Event
June 17, 2025
Evening market to feature more than 20 local vendors and celebrate Greenville’s creativity community The Judson Mill District, in partnership with Judson Mill Play Café, is launching Makers at the…
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Final Weekend to Catch LCCT’s “Smoke on the Mountain”
June 11, 2025
The final performances of Laurens County Community Theatre’s summer musical Smoke on the Mountain are set for this Thursday, Friday, and Saturday—offering one last chance to enjoy this toe-tapping, family-friendly…
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Spoleto Festival USA appoints Dr. Amanda Quist as new Music Director of the Festival Chorus
June 10, 2025
Spoleto Festival USA announced the appointment of Dr. Amanda Quist as Music Director of the Spoleto Festival USA Chorus, beginning with the 2026 Festival. Dr. Quist brings a wealth of…
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USC School of Music celebrates first recipients of Music Teaching Artist Certificate
June 9, 2025
In response to South Carolina’s critical shortage of music educators and limited access to instrumental instruction in public schools, the University of South Carolina School of Music has launched an…
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Columbia Operatic Laboratory presents Forever Lifted, Forever Free – June 20
June 5, 2025
Columbia Operatic Laboratory (COLab) is honored to have the opportunity to celebrate Juneteenth through “Forever Lifted, Forever Free.” This beautiful concert, which features the works of Black composers, will be…
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Newest exhibition at Upcountry History Museum assembles display of Avengers originals
June 4, 2025
Traverse the Marvel Universe through a unique experience that explores the fourth installment of the Avengers saga in “Avengers: Endgame – The Exhibition,” a first-of-its-kind showcase opening at the Upcountry…
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Shrek Hits the Big Screen at Clinton Library’s Crafters Cinema Night
June 3, 2025
Free Family Movie Event with Crafts and Refreshments – June 12 Families are invited to head to the Clinton Library on Wednesday, June 12, for an evening of laughs, crafts,…
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Trustus Theatre presents the 26th Annual Vista Queen: Queens of Pop – June 6
June 3, 2025
Trustus Theatre is set to dazzle audiences with the 26th Annual Vista Queen: Queens of Pop!, a glittering lip sync battle and fundraiser celebrating the icons of pop music. Hosted by the…
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Steel Hands Brewing kicks of Nashville Nights concert series
June 3, 2025
Steel Hands Brewing is excited to kick off its fifth anniversary of its Nashville Nights concert series, presented by Jim Hudson Audi of Columbia, with a hand selected lineup of…
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Spoleto Festival USA’s founding director of chamber music dies at 96
June 2, 2025
Pianist and Spoleto’s founding Artistic Director of Chamber Music Charles Wadsworth died May 29, 2025, in New York City. He was 96. A preeminent leader in the field of chamber…
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Behind the Music — PC Choir Shines on Carnegie Hall Stage Under Direction of Kipper Ackerman
June 2, 2025
When Kipper Ackerman stepped onto the podium at Carnegie Hall to conduct the Presbyterian College Choir, members of the Laurens County Chorale, and a powerful combined chorus in John Rutter’s Gloria and Te Deum, she knew the…
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SC Governor’s School for the Arts and Humanities Gala raises over $250,000 to support Thrive25 Initiative
June 2, 2025
The South Carolina Governor’s School for the Arts and Humanities celebrated 25 years of transformative arts education at its milestone 25th Anniversary Gala, held Saturday, April 26, 2025, at the…
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Laurens County Libraries Kick Off “Knights of the Reading Round Table” Summer Program June 9
June 1, 2025
Let the reading quests begin! The 2025 Summer Reading Program at the Laurens County Public Library System is launching with a festive, medieval-themed celebration on Monday, June 9, and families…
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Man Will Always Wage War
May 29, 2025
By Tom Poland Cynicism Sometimes Is Backed By Reality I remember the Vietnam anti-war protests at the University of Georgia. Some group firebombed the Army ROTC building and I…
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Galactic Visions, Nantahala by Teri Leigh Teed selected for Healing Power of Color Invitational Exhibition
May 26, 2025
Galactic Visions, Nantahala, a fine art photograph from Teri Leigh Teed’s Eleanor’s Dream series of her Healing Spirit Art© Collection, has been selected for the 2025 Healing Power of Color…
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Laurens County Community Theatre Announces 2025–26 Season Lineup
May 25, 2025
The Laurens County Community Theatre (LCCT) has revealed an exciting 2025–26 season that promises something for everyone—from whimsical family fun to high-energy musical numbers. Dedicated to bringing quality, family-friendly entertainment…
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Laurens Book Club to Discuss The Women by Kristin Hannah on May 29
May 25, 2025
Book lovers are invited to join the Laurens Book Club for its monthly gathering on Wednesday, May 29 at 4:00 p.m. at the Laurens Library. This month’s featured title is…
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Join the Summer Reading Fair at Laurens Libraries—A Renaissance Adventure Awaits
May 23, 2025
Hear ye, hear ye! The Laurens County Library System invites young squires, noble families, and readers of all ages to embark on a magical journey with the 2025 Summer Reading…
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Entrepreneur Minute – Cathy Rigg, Author
May 20, 2025
The Who’s on the Move, Entrepreneur Minute is an interview in support of the undeniable impact that entrepreneurs have on our communities. In this series you will see a diverse group…
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LADY STOUT to headline Historic Columbia’s 2025 Jubilee: Festival of Black History & Culture
May 20, 2025
Historic Columbia announced that LADY STOUT, the genre-defying artist known for her electrifying fusion of soul, rock, and jazz, will headline the 47th annual Jubilee: Festival of Black History &…
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Spoleto Festival USA reveals 2025 poster
May 20, 2025
Spoleto Festival USA has unveiled Professional Painter in a Dream, an evocative artwork by Hadi Falapishi, as the official poster for the 2025 Festival. The piece is part of Falapishi’s…
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Columbia Museum of Art June 2025 Calendar
May 15, 2025
EXHIBITIONS Sam Gilliam: Printmaker On view May 24 through August 31, 2025 Sam Gilliam (1933 – 2022) was one of the great innovators in postwar American painting. Early in his…
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Free summer at the Columbia Museum of Art is back
May 15, 2025
Two must-see exhibitions open May 24 The Columbia Museum of Art announces the return of Free Summer at the CMA, the reopening of first-floor galleries, and the opening of two…
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Laurens County Gears Up for Annual Ag+Art Tour on May 17
May 14, 2025
There is a lot to do this Saturday and the annual Ag & Art Tour is at the top of the list. Get ready for a day filled with farm-fresh…
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Juke Joints & Dive Bars
May 14, 2025
By Tom Poland Mom never darkened the door of a juke joint, but that didn’t stop her from rendering a harsh judgment. “The only people who go to juke…
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Greenville Theatre receives $50,000 grant from Greenville Women Giving to renovate historic stage
May 14, 2025
Greenville Theatre was awarded $50,000 by Greenville Women Giving to install a new stage in its nearly 60-year-old building, allowing the theatre to complete a decade-long revitalization effort that included…
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The Nick announces return of Kids Summer Movie Series
May 13, 2025
The Nickelodeon Theater is thrilled to announce the return of its Kids Summer Movie Series, bringing classic animated and live-action family favorites back to the big screen for a second…
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Groundbreaking marks exciting new chapter for Caliente Ballroom in Mount Pleasant
May 13, 2025A celebratory crowd gathered last week in the heart of Mount Pleasant to witness the official groundbreaking of Caliente Ballroom—a long-awaited project that brings together the vision of local entrepreneur…
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Trustus Theatre presents Samuel D. Hunter’s A Case for the Existence of God
May 12, 2025
Opening May 16 in the Trustus Side Door Trustus Theatre presents A Case for the Existence of God by Obie Award-winning playwright Samuel D. Hunter, opening Friday, May 16 in…
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Young Builders Invited to Lego™ Free Build at Laurens Library
May 12, 2025
Calling all young creators! The Laurens County Public Library (1017 W Main St, Laurens) is hosting a Lego™ Free Build event as part of its Kids Club programming on Monday,…
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A cure for FOMO (or also entitled 48 hours in the company of hooting, cackling and snorting friends*)
May 7, 2025
By Reba Hull Campbell At my age, there’s not much that can gin up a full-blown case of FOMO anymore. But when I recently realized I was the only one…
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The Birds of Death
May 7, 2025
By Tom Poland Forever Fly, You Black Riders Roads tell stories. I’ve come across the “Mule Kick That Killed Eight People” in Edgefield County. I’ve seen stores fall to…
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Fireworks with the SC Philharmonic returns to Segra Park
May 7, 2025
Celebrate Independence Day with a concert and fireworks in the BullStreet District The Columbia Fireflies and the South Carolina Philharmonic today announced that Fireworks with the Phil, presented by Prisma…
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Light Up Learning with Firefly Fun at the Laurens Library
May 6, 2025
Get ready for a glowing good time! The Laurens County Public Library invites children ages 6 to 10 to join a special Kids Club event on Monday, May 12 at…
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Scenic Carpenter
May 5, 2025
Greenville Theatre is hiring! We are currently accepting applicants to fill the position of Scenic Carpenter in our scene shop department. This position will work on the construction of all…
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Monty Python’s Spamalot at Town Theatre
May 5, 2025
Join King Arthur and his sidekick Patsy as they recruit a few good men to form the Knights of the very, very, very Round Table. Upon gathering an incomparable assortment…
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Design Your Own Knight’s Shield at the Clinton Library’s Kids Club Craft Pick-Up May 5
May 5, 2025
The Clinton Library invites young creators to channel their inner hero with this month’s Kids Club take-home craft. Beginning Monday, May 5, children can stop by the library anytime after…
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Stitch Up Something Special at the Clinton Library: Sew Your Own Belt Bag or Neck Purse
May 5, 2025
The Clinton Library is once again inviting the community to get creative with a hands-on sewing project that’s both practical and fun. On Monday, May 13 at 11:00 a.m., join…
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Capt. Mose Rogers & The S.S. Savannah
May 1, 2025
By Tom Poland I visit cemeteries never knowing what I’ll find. February 10, a cemetery gave me a story that has the elements of a great movie—risk, bravery, tragedy, the…
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Hop Over to the Laurens Library May 5 for a Fun Take-Home Frog Craft
April 30, 2025
Get ready for some “ribbiting” fun at the Laurens Library! On Monday, May 5, children are invited to stop by anytime during the day to pick up this month’s Kids…
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South Carolina Arts Commission and SC Future Makers launch video series highlighting the creative side of advanced manufacturing
April 28, 2025
The South Carolina Arts Commission (SCAC) and the SC Future Makers are partnering to show K-12 students how creativity and the arts play a vital role in advanced manufacturing across the state. Their collaboration…
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Nature’s Fierce Defiance
April 23, 2025
By Tom Poland For seven years I only read Russian writers, Boris Pasternak, Fyodor Dostoevsky, Leo Tolstoy, and my favorite, Alexander Ilyich Solzhenitsyn. Solzhenitsyn wrote of life under Stalin.…
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Entrepreneur Minute – Sharon Tchonev, Varna International
April 23, 2025
The Who’s on the Move, Entrepreneur Minute is an interview in support of the undeniable impact that entrepreneurs have on our communities. In this series you will see a diverse group…
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Satchel Ford Elementary theatre teacher wins South Carolina Theatre Association’s Outstanding Mentor Teacher Award
April 23, 2025
Satchel Ford Elementary School theatre teacher Scott Vaughan has been named the recipient of the Deborah Smith Hoffman Outstanding Mentor Teacher Award by the South Carolina Theatre Association. The award…
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$75 million gift to transform University of SC College of Arts & Sciences
April 23, 2025
The largest college at the University of South Carolina has a new name honoring the vision and generosity of a prominent alumnus and his family. The official name, the McCausland…
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Clinton Library Set to Celebrate Grand Opening April 27
April 23, 2025
The Laurens County Public Library System is excited to welcome the community to the Grand Opening of the new Clinton Library on Sunday, April 27, at 3:00 p.m. Located at…
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Garden Song Returns to Support a Laurens County Treasure
April 23, 2025
A unique celebration of music and community will take place at 4:00 p.m. on Sunday, April 27 during Garden Song, a special event held in the Laura Ferguson Meditation Garden. The afternoon will…
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“Resolute” in Concert: A Musical Tribute to Inner Strength and Determination
April 23, 2025
The upcoming student concert, Resolute, invites the community to experience a powerful evening of music that celebrates determination, resilience, and calm strength. The performance will take place on Thursday, April…
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ART Clinton 2025 Culminates with Awards Reception Celebrating Local Talent
April 23, 2025
A month-long celebration of creativity, color, and community will conclude in style at the ART Clinton 2025 Awards Reception, set for Thursday, April 24 at 6:30 p.m. at 110 Musgrove…
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