Simpsonville

Ralph Conte celebrated his 105th birthday with a gift of a scooter

Quilt of Valor presented to Cpl Ralph Conte US Army On December 16th, with the help of the Quilts of Valor Foundation Upstate South Carolina, Saint Mary Magdelene Catholic Church in Simpsonville SC.....Read More

More Recent Simpsonville Stories

• Simpsonville 2025 in the Mirror

• Downtown Greens of Holiday Cheer

• A shout out to our local newspaper The Simpsonville Sentinel.

• Changes in the works for the new year

• Simpsonville City Council - Meeting Rescheduled

• More Simpsonville Stories

Mauldin

First Steps, and Sold Signs

Many first-time buyers hit the same wall: saving enough for their down payment. In fact, a study found 31% of first-time buyers say it’s the hardest part of the entire homebuying process. But.....Read More

More Recent Mauldin Stories

• Mauldin Garden Club JANUARY

• Community, Connection, and Cardio: Mauldin’s Senior Center 'Rocks'

• Mauldin Garden Club DECEMBER

• Looking Ahead... Mauldin’s Momentum in the New Year

• Mauldin Garden Club NOVEMBER

• More Mauldin Stories

Fountain Inn

Laurens District Genealogical Society Meeting February 12

More Recent Fountain Inn Stories

• Veterans Day Images

• Fountain Inn Garden Club News

• Mayoral Minutes...A Look Back at 2025

• Column: Inn the Know... A Year of Purposeful Growth, Partnership, and Progress

• Fountain Inn Garden Club Celebrates the Season with History and Decorations

• More Fountain Inn Stories

Moonville, Piedmont, Fork Shoals

SC officials just established the largest conservation easement in history

“In order to preserve the character and culture that we have, we must have some things that we can see and touch that do not change,” Gov. Henry McMaster Oct. 29, 2025 Speaking to a crowd.....Read More

More Recent Moonville, Piedmont, Fork Shoals Stories

• Reedy River Falls Chapter of Colonial Dames 17th Century has recognized two historic sites this year

• Historic Intersection of Two Colonial Roads: Georgia Road and Augusta Road

• Jane Woods McClain given Stewardship Award for 35 years caring for Historic Rose Hill Cemetery

• Moonville Mae and the Piedmont YWCA

• Piedmont Manufacturing Company’s Dams 1873 Forward

• More Moonville, Piedmont, Fork Shoals Stories

Local

First Steps, and Sold Signs

Many first-time buyers hit the same wall: saving enough for their down payment. In fact, a study found 31% of first-time buyers say it’s the hardest part of the entire homebuying process. But.....Read More

More Recent Local Stories

• Ralph Conte celebrated his 105th birthday with a gift of a scooter

• S.C. House Speaker Murrell Smith's 2026 Report

• First Steps, and Sold Signs

• Southern Christmas and Holiday Cuisine

• Blue Birds in December

• More Local Stories

Money Matters

Investors Column... A New Year

Nobody will argue that Donald Trump’s second term as President has been unusual. Trump’s behavior is that of a (very) successful businessman, not that of a politician – good or bad.....Read More

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• Throughout Your Career

• Clearing Up Some Misconceptions

• Clearing Up Some Misconceptions

• China’s Political Goals Drive Its Economy

• Learning to be an Investor

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Recipes

Christmas Gifts from your Kitchen

More Recent Recipes Stories

• Connie's Recipes

• Connie's Recipes

• Connie's Recipes

• Connie's Recipes Sloppy Joe's... Gecy Style!

• Connie's Recipes

• More Recipes Stories

Celebrations

Laurens District Genealogical Society Meeting February 12

More Recent Celebrations Stories

• Veterans Day Images

• Simpsonville Sentinel Veteran of the Month

• Fountain Inn Fury Athletic Boosters Honors Roger Terry

• Sentinel Veteran of the Month

• Stitching Tradition and Talent: The Annual Aunt Het Quilt Show Showcases 27 Years of Craftsmanship

• More Celebrations Stories

Street Survival Tactics

Street Survival Tactics

As this is our final article of 2025, we will wrap up the year with prayers and best wishes for our readers and their families with hope that 2026 will bring more safety, security, and better health.....Read More

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• Street Survival Tactics

• Street Survival Tactics

• Street Survival Tactics

• Street Survival Tactics

• Street Survival Tactics

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Aviation News

Flying for the Fun of It – Stories

Flying is loads of fun.  Here are some of my favorite stories about flying. Getting Started In 1986, the movie Top Gun hit the big screen.  Walking out of the theater after seeing it for.....Read More

More Recent Aviation News Stories

• Flying for the Fun of It – Take-offs and Landings

• Flying for the Fun of It – and the Weather

• Flying for the Fun of It – Triple Tree Fly-in

• Flying for the Fun of It – Buying an Airplane

• Oshkosk Air Adventure...Another Huge Success

• More Aviation News Stories

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!

• More Church Stories

Nature

Fountain Inn Garden Club News

Ladies of the Fountain Inn Garden Club bid a fond farewell to 2025 with a Christmas luncheon at Farehouse on 12/13. Now, we are looking forward to beginning 2026 with a presentation by David.....Read More

More Recent Nature Stories

• Mauldin Garden Club JANUARY

• AMERICAN ROBIN - A Sign of New Beginnings

• Fountain Inn Garden Club Celebrates the Season with History and Decorations

• Downtown Greens of Holiday Cheer

• Mauldin Garden Club DECEMBER

• More Nature Stories

Political

Community, Connection, and Cardio: Mauldin’s Senior Center 'Rocks'

One of Mauldin’s greatest strengths is our commitment to being a city for every stage of life. As a city council member, I often talk about roads, infrastructure, economic development, and.....Read More

More Recent Political Stories

• Mayoral Minutes...A Look Back at 2025

• Column: Inn the Know... A Year of Purposeful Growth, Partnership, and Progress

• Simpsonville 2025 in the Mirror

• Simpsonville and Fountain Inn elect two new Council Members

• Looking Ahead... Mauldin’s Momentum in the New Year

• More Political Stories

Commentary

Two heroes: Frank Serpico and Donald Trump

During the late 1960s, when I was a rookie cop in NYC, another cop, named Frank Serpico, was trying to expose corruption in the NYPD.  Although I never worked with him, I heard about some.....Read More

More Recent Commentary Stories

• Morals Story – Descent into Tyranny and Rebellion

• Street Survival Tactics

• Street Survival Tactics

• Street Survival Tactics

• Time to Get Tough...

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Editorial

Have you lost friends because of politics?

Recently, during a social gathering, someone who reads my column regularly asked me if I had lost any friends because of my politically conservative leanings. Rather than respond with the usual.....Read More

More Recent Editorial Stories

• Letter to the Editor

• “We Heard You Sent Your Turkey to Washington”

• Opinion... Inequality

• Motown Show at the Younts Center

• Letter to the Editor

• More Editorial Stories

Sports

Coastal Carolina prepares for big game with Marshall

CONWAY SC - There should be a ruckus crowd tonight when the Thundering Herd of Marshall (4-3 overall and 2-1 SBC) rolls into Brooks Stadium tonight on ESPN2.  Coastal Carolina looks to continue.....Read More

More Recent Sports Stories

• 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

• Mauldin businessman shares Super Bowl experience from Cincinnati

• More Sports Stories

Obituary

Obituary

October 20, 1924   -    January 6, 2026 Elisha "Eddie" Sellers, Jr., a proud veteran and devoted family man, passed away on January 6, 2026, at the age of 101. Born on.....Read More

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• Rodger “PD” Glenn

• Betty Jean Sims Price

• Obituaries

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• Roger Thomas Scott

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