Simpsonville

Removal of main street traffic islands to mark start of downtown Simpsonville project

The City of Simpsonville held a groundbreaking ceremony to kick off the beginning of the Downtown Simpsonville Project on Aug. 4, 2026 10 a.m. Co-hosted by general contractor Thrift Development and.....Read More

More Recent Simpsonville Stories

• Local WWII Veteran to celebrate 100th Birthday on August 28

• Flying for the Fun of It – Space Businesses

• Annual Banquet held at the Younts Center

• 1% Tax Proposal

• Councilman's Corner

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Mauldin

Mauldin Garden Club August

Members of Mauldin Garden Club met at Furman Farm, located on Furman campus, on a recent July morning.  Bruce Adams, farm manager, and two student interns welcomed us, and Bruce introduced some.....Read More

More Recent Mauldin Stories

• The Penny on the Ballot is Your Choice

• Mauldin Garden Club July

• Greenville Triumph SC sets club attendance record at Historic GE Vernova Park opener

• Mauldin Garden Club June

• East Butler Road in Mauldin to close June 15

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Fountain Inn

Millie Coleman speaks at Fountain Inn Museum event

Southern Foodways Historian and author, Millie Coleman, a Peden Clan descendant and granddaughter of the late Fountain Inn historian Caroline S. Coleman, spoke at the Fountain Inn History Museum.....Read More

More Recent Fountain Inn Stories

• Fountain Inn Mayoral Minutes...

• Fountain Inn Garden Club

• Obituary

• Fountain Inn student Honored at Annual SkillsUSA Workforce Development Event

• Fountain Inn Natural Gas Advances Major Infrastructure Reliability Project

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Moonville, Piedmont, Fork Shoals

John and Jane Black Thomas - Two heroes of the Revolution

Several years ago now, the Greenville County Preservation Commission (GCHPC) was contacted by locals along Hwy. 101 north of Greer about a property containing a local cemetery that was to be turned.....Read More

More Recent Moonville, Piedmont, Fork Shoals Stories

• The Revolutionary War Battle of Rutledge’s Ford Started in Piedmont, SC

• Nathanael Greene DAR SC250 Colonial Picnic

• Upstate Native American Evidence

• Early History of Southern Greenville County

• SC officials just established the largest conservation easement in history

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Local

MUSIC SEEN

What an awesome opportunity to see a local band make its debut appearance. On Friday, June 26th the Honey Breaker Band took the stage at “the Pub for What Ales You” located at 105 New.....Read More

More Recent Local Stories

• Millie Coleman speaks at Fountain Inn Museum event

• Welcome to The Farm Store at Solid Rock Stables

• John and Jane Black Thomas - Two heroes of the Revolution

• Removal of main street traffic islands to mark start of downtown Simpsonville project

• Fountain Inn student Honored at Annual SkillsUSA Workforce Development Event

• More Local Stories

Money Matters

Investors Column... Doldrums

This year has not been an exciting time for investors. Charts for some stocks show a steady decline.  Charts for others show a fairly level range of prices through April, followed by a jump and.....Read More

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• Finance – Freedom vs. Central Planning

• “Should I buy SpaceX stock?”

• The First Trillionaire

• Investors Column... Doubled and Redoubled

• Finance ... Poland’s Rebirth

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Recipes

Connie's Recipes

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• Connie's Recipes

• Connie's Recipes

• Connie's Recipes

• Connie's Recipes

• Connie's Recipes

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Celebrations

Local WWII Veteran to celebrate 100th Birthday on August 28

Marvin was born August 28, 1926 at the family homeplace on Fairview Road in Simpsonville, SC. He attended school and worked on the family farm until he was drafted into the Army at the end of WWII in.....Read More

More Recent Celebrations Stories

• Fountain Inn Natural Gas Advances Major Infrastructure Reliability Project

• Annual Banquet held at the Younts Center

• America’s Theme is Liberty!

• Sentinel Veteran of the Month

• Nathanael Greene DAR SC250 Colonial Picnic

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Street Survival Tactics

Street Survival Tactics

Good morning, Street Survivors! As I sit with my morning coffee, news running in the background, and my constant companion Gypsy sitting at my feet, I am amazed at the highspeed life we lead in 2026,.....Read More

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• Never Give Up

• Street Survival Tactics

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Aviation News

Flying for the Fun of It – Space Businesses

The June 2026 issue of Tech Briefs includes an article about “8 Emerging Space Startups”. For anyone who has dreamed of starting up a business focusing on space technology, here are eight.....Read More

More Recent Aviation News Stories

• Flying for the Fun of It – Introduction to Flying

• Flying for the Fun of It – Aviation Training and Careers

• Flying for the Fun of It – Breakfast In Salisbury

• Flying for the Fun of It – The Chilly Chili Fly-In

• Flying for the Fun of It – And to Eat

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Church

Langston Baptist Church unveils historical marker

Langston Baptist Church Unveiling On Saturday, April 26, at 4:30 the Laurens County American Revolution Committee (SC 250) and Langston Baptist Church will unveil the historical marker telling the.....Read More

More Recent Church Stories

• Coptic? What does that mean?

• Local men and women's church group enjoys hiking our mountain trails

• Simpsonville Presbyterian Church celebrates 100 year anniversary

• Mauldin holds National Day of Prayer...

• Welcome to the Reedy River Missionary Baptist Church!

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Nature

Mauldin Garden Club August

Members of Mauldin Garden Club met at Furman Farm, located on Furman campus, on a recent July morning.  Bruce Adams, farm manager, and two student interns welcomed us, and Bruce introduced some.....Read More

More Recent Nature Stories

• Fountain Inn Garden Club

• Mauldin Garden Club July

• In the Garden…

• Simpsonville Garden Club

• Fountain Inn Garden Club News

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Political

The Penny on the Ballot is Your Choice

There will be a referendum on this year’s ballot for City of Mauldin voters asking if they want to enact the Municipal Tax Relief Act that the South Carolina General Assembly recently passed......Read More

More Recent Political Stories

• Fountain Inn Mayoral Minutes...

• 1% Tax Proposal

• Fountain Inn Mayoral Minutes...

• Councilman's Corner

• Greenville GOP Draws Record Crowd in Simpsonville

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Commentary

Trump: A new definition of leadership

When we look at how our political system works, it’s not hard to understand why public officials, from both parties, have resented Donald Trump from the get-go.  Just about every elected.....Read More

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• Trump: A new definition of leadership

• I Lost the Election, but I Won a Car

• Two heroes: Frank Serpico and Donald Trump

• Morals Story – Descent into Tyranny and Rebellion

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Editorial

Pamela Evette Will Keep Local Communities Thriving

Mauldin is a shining example of what makes South Carolina special: hardworking families, thriving small businesses, and a commitment to safety and growth. Our city has seen tremendous progress, but we.....Read More

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• Have you lost friends because of politics?

• Letter to the Editor

• “We Heard You Sent Your Turkey to Washington”

• Opinion... Inequality

• Motown Show at the Younts Center

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Sports

Greenville Drive Announces Landmark Television Partnerships with NESN and Palmetto Sports & Entertainment

GREENVILLE, S.C., (April 8, 2026) — The Greenville Drive, the High-A affiliate of the Boston Red Sox, is proud to announce a significant expansion of its media footprint for the 2026 season. In.....Read More

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• Coastal Carolina prepares for big game with Marshall

• American Legion Post 271 Baseball Season

• FREE Basketball Coaching Course For All Level of Coaches:

• Miracle Field in Mauldin celebrates 20th anniversary

• Mauldin Sports center announces Survival of the Fittest winners

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Obituary

Obituary

Sarah Margaret Nash Thackston, 97, passed away Saturday, June 20, 2026, at McCall Hospice House. Upon her passing, she was welcomed into the arms of her heavenly father and joyfully reunited with her.....Read More

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