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Headline: Sentinel Veteran of the Month

Date: September 15, 2025 by Steve Waterson

Alan is the Son of Joan Therrell Dabney and Herman E. Dabney Jr.  Lives in Mauldin and married to Carla Moore Dabney since 1983. They have three grown children, Danielle Harmon, Lindsay Bridges, Aaron Dabney, and six grandsons: Cole, Levi, Benjamin, Lucas, Jacob, and Pierce. Born into the Army at Fort Bragg to a Vietnam soldier – Jul...

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Headline: Morals Story – Descent into Tyranny and Rebellion

Date: September 15, 2025 by Scott Crosby

From the first Star Wars movie, “Episode 4 – A New Hope”, and especially with the prequel “Rogue One” and the “Andor” television series, the Star Wars authors and editors have created an excellent portrayal of what happens to freedom and prosperity when it succumbs to a downward spiral into destruction, tyr...

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Headline: Cotton Picking Time in the Upstate

Date: September 15, 2025 by Scipo Peden

Lay by time has ended.  Summer school began in July after the crop was finished and ran for six weeks, ending in mid-August. The cotton had opened enough for picking to begin. This was the busiest time of the year for everyone involved with cotton. This process continued throughout August, September, and October, until the cotton harvest was c...

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Headline: First Steps, and Sold Signs

Date: September 15, 2025 by Maria Godfrey

This isn’t the Market for DYI Selling.  A few years ago, you might’ve been able to stick a “For Sale By Owner” sign in your yard and call it a day. Homes were flying off the market, and buyers were competing hard. But times have changed. Today’s market isn’t “list it and they will come.” With mo...

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Headline: Street Survival Tactics

Date: September 15, 2025 by Rick Grover

As I write this column today, the horrible news of another school shooting breaks the airwaves in Minnesota at the Annunciation Catholic School in Minneapolis. Two young children killed and 17 wounded by a cowardly, deranged demon with multiple guns. The suspect, a man identifying as a woman, took his own life after ending as many innocent lives as...

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Headline: The City of Fountain Inn Hosts Public Awareness Event on South Carolina Excavating Guidelines

Date: September 15, 2025 by Amanda Benfield

Fountain Inn, S.C. — Fountain Inn Natural Gas (FING), in partnership with South Carolina 811 (SC811), recently hosted a public awareness event to educate the local emergency responders and the utility community on safe excavation practices and state requirements. The event, held at the Fountain Inn Activities Center on July 29, brought togeth...

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Headline: LAUREN DAVENPORT JOINS COUNTYBANC INSURANCE AS PERSONAL LINES REPRESENTATIVE

Date: September 15, 2025 by Press Release

Countybanc Insurance, a division of Countybank, is pleased to announce the addition of Lauren Davenport as a Personal Lines Representative, serving clients out of the 419 Main Street location in Greenwood, SC. Davenport began her career with Countybank in early 2023 as a full-time teller and quickly demonstrated a strong aptitude for client servic...

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Headline: Connie's Recipes

Date: September 15, 2025 by Connie Gecy

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

Date: September 15, 2025 by Moonville Mae

Georgia Road and Augusta Road cross here in southwestern Greenville County and both trails were in use prior to the Revolutionary War in 1776.  These historic roads were initially trading paths of the Cherokee and early settlers.  The Georgia Road was the Lower Cherokee Trader’s Path which was later called the Upper Road or Piedmont...

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Headline: Investors Column... Is Trump Right, and the Fed Wrong?

Date: September 15, 2025 by Scott Crosby

As an investor, you should be following the news.  President Trump is a businessman, not a politician.  He knows what is required to improve the nation’s economy – i.e., to bring about more financial investment, more and bigger businesses, and more jobs at every level. Trump’s tariffs are one facet of his efforts to imp...

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Headline: Finance - Freedom and Capitalism Beat Socialism and Tyranny Every Time

Date: September 15, 2025 by Scott Crosby

Scott Crosby A recent, little-noticed news item covered an event that will have big economic repercussions for Europe and the U.S., but will have a costly impact on two frequently-hostile tyrannical countries, Iran and Russia. Armenia and Azerbaijan are two small, previously unimportant countries that lie between Russia and Iran.   ...

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Headline: Fountain Inn Garden Club

Date: September 15, 2025 by Sheila Miller

The Fountain Inn Garden Club is starting off our 2025/26 year right as we work on our Sensory Garden at Kilgore-Lewis House. Freshly painted birdhouses and new plants were added.   Our first garden club meeting of the year will be 9/13 at 10:00 and our program will be:  “Nature’s Pharmacy”, exploring medicinal plants. ...

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Headline: Simpsonville Garden Club Starts a New Club Year of Building Ecosystems

Date: September 15, 2025 by Rebecca Garcia

SGC started off the new club year in August with the theme of Building Ecosystems of Edibles: Feeding Family and Friends. Karen Oliver, Chairman of Horticulture from the Garden Club of South Carolina gave an excellent presentation about the 7 layers of the food forest. Also present were Karen Allen, President and Sandra Haman, 1st VP from the Green...

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Headline: Mauldin Garden Club

Date: September 15, 2025 by Lorraine Baxter

Over this hot summer we have been watching the fence garden grow. It is located next to the Mauldin Cultural Center. It has been a battle to keep the grass and weeds out while encouraging the plants we put in. The first year of a garden is all about weeds and experimenting with types of plants and their requirements. We will be putting only Native ...

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Headline: Simpsonville Welding Student Receives $2,500 Trade School Scholarship to Pursue Welding Career in the Automotive Field

Date: September 15, 2025 by Press Release

Greenville, SC – Metal Supermarkets, the world’s largest supplier of small-quantity metals, has awarded $2,500 to Kristina Glasow of Simpsonville, South Carolina to support her pursuit of a career in the skilled trades. Glasow received one of four scholarships awarded as part of Metal Supermarkets’ fourth-annual Trade School Schol...

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Headline: Flying for the Fun of It – Buying an Airplane

Date: September 15, 2025 by Scott Crosby

Buying an airplane is not all that difficult.  However, there are a number of factors which make buying an airplane very different from buying a car or anything else.  Failing to understand how to buy an airplane can substantially increase your costs and actually delay being able to fly your airplane.   Starting Out When you a...

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Headline: Obituaries

Date: September 15, 2025 by NEWSTORY

Frances “Honey” Cora Tinsley, 104, of Greer, passed away Saturday, August 16, 2025. She was the wife of the late Leroy Tinsley and the daughter of the late Robert Lee Tate and Annie Batson Tate. Mrs. Tinsley, or Honey, as most everyone lovingly called her, worked in Textiles before retirement. She enjoyed sewing, fishing and garage sal...

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Headline: Obituaries

Date: September 15, 2025 by NEWSTORY

May 20, 1934 - August 8, 2025 Beatrice Chandler Johnson, 91, wife of the late James Arthur Johnson, went Home to be with the Lord on Friday, August 8, 2025. Born in Greenville County, she was a daughter of the late Waymon P. Chandler and the late Ella Mae Powell Chandler. She was a loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother who enjoyed co...

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Headline: Mauldin Police Department’s National Night Out rescheduled to September 20

Date: September 15, 2025 by Press Release

August 5, 2025 - Due to inclement weather, the Mauldin Police Department has rescheduled National Night Out 2025 to Saturday, Sept. 20 from 2 to 6 p.m. at the Mauldin Cultural Center outdoor amphitheater at 101 E. Butler Rd. The annual event was originally scheduled for tonight, Aug. 5. This year’s event will feature free food and bever...

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Headline: LOVE SONG OF CICADAS

Date: September 15, 2025 by Sue Ercolini

Listen!  Do you hear it?  How can you not?  It’s the summertime sound of cicadas.  I found it rather daunting when I first arrived in South Carolina for I never noticed them in other areas of the country, though, they were there!   Their high pitch screech can reach 80 to 100 decibels in volume…equal to th...

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Headline: City of Simpsonville Councilmember graduates from Municipal Elected Officials Institute of Government

Date: September 15, 2025 by Press Release

Councilmember Tim Pinkerton from the City of Simpsonville graduated from the Municipal Elected Officials Institute of Government. Graduates received their certificates during the Municipal Association of South Carolina’s 2025 Annual Meeting in July.      Councilmember Tim Pinkerton andMayor Greg Habib, Municipal Association ...

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Headline: Mayoral Minutes...Updated Golf Cart Ordinance

Date: September 15, 2025 by Fountain Inn Mayor GP McLeer

Mayoral Minutes September 2025 - At our August City Council Meeting, Fountain Inn gave first reading on a new golf cart ordinance, it will be back on our agenda for second and final reading at our September meeting. Last legislative session, the SC Legislature approved, and the Governor signed, a bill adjusting the state’s golf cart la...

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Headline: Column: Inn the Know

Date: September 15, 2025 by Shawn Bell

As we step into September, I’m reminded of just how much progress, pride, and partnership continue to shape our City. Each month, I’m grateful to see the vision of Fountain Inn come to life—through the dedication of our staff, the energy of our community, and the growth of opportunities before us. Celebrating Recognition We...

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Headline: South Carolina Koi & Water Garden Society To Host Annual Koi And Goldfish Show

Date: September 15, 2025 by Kay Barutha

Fall is in the air early this year with these unseasonally cool temperatures and fall means festival season in the South! For SCKWGS members, fall festival is all about koi and goldfish. The South Carolina Koi and Water Garden Society is holding its Sixteenth Annual Koi and Goldfish Show at the Simpsonville Activity and Senior Center (310 West Curt...

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Headline: Join us in celebrating our 15th Anniversary

Date: September 15, 2025 by Bob Gecy

The Simpsonville Sentinel is so proud, and we have been honored to serve the Fountain Inn, Simpsonville, Mauldin area and all the rural surrounding areas for 15 years. We distribute papers now from Gray Court, Fork Shoals, Moonville, Piedmont, and Five Forks as well as Fountain Inn, Simpsonville, and Mauldin. This is our 15th anniversary, and we ar...

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Headline: Connie's Recipes

Date: August 12, 2025 by Connie Gecy

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Headline: MUSIC SEEN

Date: August 12, 2025 by Rick Grover

In a perfect world, music must be seen in person to be fully appreciated. It’s impossible to capture the depth of the music, the excitement of the light show, the energy of the audience or the ambience of the venue, just through a video or soundtrack.  Simpsonville’s own singer/songwriter and multi-talented musician, Joe Berry, re...

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Headline: Mauldin Garden Club Fall Schedule of Speakers

Date: August 12, 2025 by The Simpsonville Sentinel

8/11 Ice cream gathering at Dillard Ice Cream Parlor on Mauldin Rd. 9/25 Anniversary luncheon plus J. Knighten demonstrating Jeanies’ Art Cards 10/25 Josh Borenstein with South Pleasantburg Nursery on blue berries 11/25 Aaron Davis with Trees Upstate 12/7 December meeting will be holiday gathering with members ...

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Headline: Simpsonville Garden Club New Year Focuses on Building Ecosystems

Date: August 12, 2025 by NEWSTORY

The Simpsonville Garden Club is having its first meeting for the new club year, August 12 and we would like to invite you to join us. The social starts at 1230 and the program starts at 1pm. This year our theme is "Building Ecosystems of Edibles" and we will have special speakers. Karen Oliver from the Garden Club of SC will share about horticultur...

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Headline: Investors Column The Trump Factor

Date: August 12, 2025 by Scott Crosby

Whether you like President Trump or not, there is no doubt that he is a radically different President from anything this country has seen – definitely since Calvin Coolidge, and perhaps in the entire history of the U.S.   He does not continue in any kind of status quo.  His appointments to Cabinet posts, ambassador posts or an...

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Headline: Finance - A Capitalist Friendly America

Date: August 12, 2025 by NEWSTORY

“The business of America is business,” said Calvin Coolidge.  He was president from 1923 to 1929, and can be said to have ushered in the modern era for the United States.   Scott Crosby As the quote makes clear, Coolidge was pro-freedom.  When Communism was in its idealistic infancy in Russia, and that other Ma...

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Headline: Oshkosk Air Adventure...Another Huge Success

Date: August 12, 2025 by Scott Crosby

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Headline: BridgeWay Station’s new Five-star Restaurant

Date: August 12, 2025 by Scott Crosby

The new Tavola restaurant is on the upper level in BridgeWay Station – and is also a cut above the rest.   Tavola is definitely a five-star restaurant.  If you are looking for excellent food, a good wine list, and outstanding service, Tavola is worth visiting. Whether your visit to Tavola is for a special occasion, sitting on...

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Headline: KWANSO LILIES - FRIEND OR FOE

Date: August 12, 2025 by Sue Ercolini

I’m up early each day to enjoy the summer magic of dawn in my garden.  It’s the only chance I get to immerse myself in the tranquility of the morning.  I walk a little through the garden but mostly just to get to the far back corner to sit near our pond and waterfall. It’s a peaceful and beautiful place to watch the sunr...

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Headline: Councilman's Corner

Date: August 12, 2025 by Taft Matney

It’s Almost Election Time Again. When I first ran for Mauldin City Council, I did it because I love this city. This is where I grew up, this is where my wife and I established our family, and I’ve always believed in giving back to serve the place that gave me so much. I’m running for re-election to Mauldin City Council Seat...

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Headline: Mayoral Minutes...Pardon the Dust - Project Updates

Date: August 12, 2025 by Fountain Inn Mayor GP McLeer

Take a drive down Main Street right now in Fountain Inn and you’ll see a lot of orange - and this is before the first Clemson game of the year. Orange cones line about half of Main Street, fences are up around two corners of town, and there’s still some final road work being completed along Fairview Street. This month I wanted to give y...

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Headline: Column: Inn the Know... from the Desk of Shawn Bell

Date: August 12, 2025 by Shawn Bell

In the Upstate of South Carolina, the communities of Fountain Inn, Simpsonville, and Mauldin share more than just proximity along Interstate 385—we share a spirit of collaboration, growth, and innovation, earning us the nickname the “Golden Strip.” Over the past few years, this spirit has been recognized on a statewide stage, with...

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Headline: Simpsonville Boy Scout Troop 159 to celebrate 75th anniversary

Date: August 12, 2025 by Richard Koontz

Simpsonville Boy Scout Troop 159 announces that they will be holding a 75th Anniversary Celebration on Saturday, September 27th, starting at 2pm.  The event will be held in the fellowship hall of Mauldin First Baptist Church.  The Troop is looking for former members, scouts, leaders, and scouts’ parents that would be interested in a...

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Headline: Main Street Fountain Inn Wins Excellence on Main Street Award

Date: August 12, 2025 by Press Release

Main Street South Carolina recognized Main Street Fountain Inn with the Excellence on Main Street Award for the restoration and preservation of the historic Ellison Flour Mill. This award recognizes the top project from among the winners in eight categories of the annual Main Street Inspiration Awards.   Fountain Inn’s population h...

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Headline: Wells Dunlap Elected President of Countybank by Board of Directors

Date: August 11, 2025 by NEWSTORY

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Headline: First Steps, and Sold Signs

Date: August 11, 2025 by Maria Godfrey

Local markets are starting to move in different directions. In some places, buyers are calling the shots. In others, sellers still hold the power. In a buyer’s market, there are more homes for sale and not as many buyers. That means homes sit longer, buyers have more negotiating power, and prices tend to soften as a result. It’s simple ...

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Headline: Street Survival Tactics

Date: August 11, 2025 by Rick Grover

Let’s begin today’s article with a warning about a serious new and dangerous threat to our family finances, and confidential information. Packages, including padded envelopes, are being sent to homes across the country with a promotional piece stating that you have won a new gift! Just scan the enclosed QR code to find out what your new...

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Headline: Eagle Scout/Life Scout Theo Umbhauer creates a Blessing Box for Mauldin's Homeless

Date: August 11, 2025 by Luis Tousaint

Sarah Toussaint, Theo Umbhauer & Luis Toussaint On Friday, July 18th, Life Scout Theo Umbhauer of Troop 795 completed his Eagle Scout Project at First Step Realty in Mauldin, SC. Theo’s project involved constructing a blessing box aimed at supporting the area’s growing homeless population, which has increased by 25% this year...

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Headline: Subscribe to The Sentinel

Date: July 13, 2025 by The Simpsonville Sentinel

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Headline: First Steps, and Sold Signs

Date: July 10, 2025 by Maria Godfrey

The market is shifting, and sellers who aren’t up to date are falling behind. Today, nearly 1 in 5 homeowners are reducing their asking price to try to draw buyers back in. That’s what happens when homes are priced based on last year’s headlines, not this year’s reality. Because, in today’s market, if your asking price...

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Headline: Street Survival Tactics

Date: July 10, 2025 by Rick Grover

There are so many events taking place all around us, some great, some evil. If anything should remind you that you have to take ownership of the personal security of your family and loved ones, the current state of America’s challenges, the many wars going on and the deadly threats around the world should do it ! Although I will focus on some...

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Headline: The Appalachian Council of Governments

Date: July 10, 2025 by Scott Crosby

Unless you are involved in a city council or administration, you may not have heard of the Appalachian Council of Governments (“ACOG”).  But particularly if you live in a small town or an unincorporated community, ACOG provides crucial support and funding for its economic development, planning, workforce development, administrative...

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Headline: Roger Thomas Scott

Date: July 10, 2025 by The Simpsonville Sentinel

Roger Thomas Scott III passed away on May 9 2025 in a hospice in Danbury, Connecticut. He was born on March 11, 1937 to the late Roger T. Scott Jr. And Susan M. Amadore Scott in Easton, Pa He was big brother to his sisters, Anne Witkowski , Sandra M. Miller, Susan A. Kressley and Christine E Albright. Roger also leaves behind his wife Anne Scott...

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Headline: Fountain Inn Garden Club

Date: July 10, 2025 by The Simpsonville Sentinel

Fountain Inn Garden Club is on a break for the summer, but one of their many very creative members suggested this as a cute summer project! It's made from an old ladder propped up on a tree!! Tiny vignettes of bird houses or a Fairy Garden would certainly bring a smile to all of your garden visitors!  ...

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Headline: Mauldin Garden Club Buzz...

Date: July 10, 2025 by Kiki Mikkelson

The Mauldin Garden Club closed out a successful year by celebrating with a tea luncheon at the historic Kilgore Lewis House on Academy St. in Greenville. At that meeting we installed our new board members and presented awards to outstanding members for their hard work and efforts.  We had a large turnout and enjoyed a delicious lunch.  Th...

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Headline: Recognized for their Hydroponics Project

Date: July 10, 2025 by Rebecca Garcia, PhD

The Simpsonville Garden Club recently received a certificate of commendation from the National Garden Club for their conservation efforts, specifically in relation to their community hydroponics project. The award was presented at the recent West Piedmont District banquet. Their club undertakes various projects to beautify Main Street, the Library...

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Headline: Simpsonville City Council votes to reject Impact Fee Proposal

Date: July 10, 2025 by Chad O'Rear - City Councilman Ward 1

Editor's note: After watching Fountain Inn establish a system of Impact Fees, I thought it would be appropriate to re-print this editorial by Chad O'Rear. ---------------- In our September 10 Business meeting I had a very significant proposal that was rejected by the majority of Council.  My proposal was to fund a study that would advi...

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Headline: Investors Column ETFs? Stick with Stocks

Date: July 10, 2025 by Scott Crosby

ETFs – Exchange Traded Funds – are funds that are traded just like stocks. You can buy or sell shares of an ETF throughout the trading day, as the ETF’s price goes up and down. The prices for ETFs rise and fall due to the rise and fall of the prices of the individual stocks held by the ETF.   Why should you buy shares ...

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Headline: Finance Retirement Paradigm

Date: July 10, 2025 by Scott Crosby

A recent article was headlined “Nearly 40% of Workers Report Dipping Into Their Retirement Savings Early”. Clearly, most of those people are spending too much money.  After forty years or more of working, earning money, and paying bills, they still have not learned to budget – to balance their income, savings, and expenses. ...

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Headline: Connie's Recipes Sloppy Joe's... Gecy Style!

Date: July 10, 2025 by Connie Gecy

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Headline: Iran – Tempest in a Teacup

Date: July 10, 2025 by Scott Crosby

If you follow the news at all, you have been seeing a series of events which can only be labelled as “Iran’s folly”. What has happened?  In short: (1) Israel fighter-bomber jets destroyed the Iranian sites that were being used to develop missiles and nuclear weapons. (2) Iran fired hundreds of missiles into Israel, most of...

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Headline: Flying for the Fun of It – Learn to Fly!

Date: July 10, 2025 by Scott Crosby

Flying an airplane is not only loads of fun, but it also lets you get to far-off places – the beach, the Florida theme parks, or to visit distant relatives – very quickly, and without the hassle of crowded highways.   You can buy your own airplane – for less than you might think – or you can rent an airplane. ...

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Headline: Congressman Timmons Applauds Final Passage of the One Big Beautiful Bill

Date: July 10, 2025 by Press Release

Washington, DC - Rep. William Timmons (SC-04) released the following statement after the U.S. House of Representatives gave final approval to the One Big Beautiful Bill, sending this landmark legislation to President Trump’s desk for signature. “Today, we fulfilled the commitment we made to the American people. The One Big Beautiful Bi...

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Headline: July 4th – Lay-By Time

Date: July 10, 2025 by Scip Peden

Most people never heard of such a thing, but up until the fifties and sixties, it was more important to farm people than the celebration of our Declaration of Independence.  Cotton was planted throughout this region about 200 years ago.   The first settlers in this area planted cotton, and the big landowners had huge plantations and ...

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Headline: THE BUZZ ON BEE BALM...

Date: July 10, 2025 by Sue Ercolini

My garden is a ‘wildlife habitat’ for bees, butterflies, birds and anything else that decides to walk, hop, or slither across our property.  I have a deer with a deformed leg called ‘Fawny’, a box turtle ‘Teddy’, a 5-foot black snake ‘Henry’ and, please don’t judge me, a wild turkey I call ...

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Headline: Simpsonville July 2025 Senior Calendar

Date: July 10, 2025 by Press Release

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Headline: Councilman's Corner

Date: July 10, 2025 by Aaron Rupe

Hello Simpsonville residents!  I hope you all are doing well and enjoying your summer!  I wanted to check in with you and update you on some things that are happening in the city. My last article, I wrote about the upcoming streetscapes that are scheduled.  At that time, it was coming soon.  As I speak now, the same is true. We...

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Headline: Mayoral Minutes...Impact Fees Approved for Fountain Inn

Date: July 10, 2025 by Fountain Inn Mayor GP McLeer

As a follow up to last month’s column which went into detail on proposed impact fees for Fountain Inn, this month I am happy to report that those same impact fees were approved unanimously by our City Council. As a refresher, the topline impact fee is really a combination of three impact fees: Parks & Recreation, Police, and Fire. The th...

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Headline: Column: Inn the Know... from the Desk of Shawn Bell

Date: July 10, 2025 by Shawn Bell

Each July, communities across the country observe National Parks and Recreation Month — a time to reflect on the impact of parks, recreation, and outdoor spaces on improving lives. In Fountain Inn, this month is more than a celebration. It’s a reminder of the tremendous value these spaces hold for our health, our families, and our commu...

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Headline: U.S. Army celebration high-lighted by a Grand Military Parade in Washington D.C.

Date: July 10, 2025 by The Simpsonville Sentinel

Editor's note: The 250th Birthday of the U.S. Army Grand Military Parade and Celebration took place on June 14, 2025, in Arlington, Virginia, and Washington, D.C., United States, to commemorate the 250th anniversary. The date, June 14, is also recognized as Flag Day as well as the birthday of President Trump.  U.S. Army History The U...

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

Date: July 9, 2025 by Moonville Mae

Jane McClain is so dedicated to preserving the resting place of the saints of Piedmont that Governor McMaster, Preservation South Carolina, and the State Office of Preservation presented her a State Stewardship award for her thirty-five years of service and care for Rose Hill Cemetery in Piedmont.  The ceremony was held at the South Carolina S...

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Headline: Joseph Kellett Blockhouse sign dedication set for June 21

Date: June 10, 2025 by Sarah Jane Armstrong 5th Great-Great Grand Daughter of Joseph Kellett.

Joseph Kellett ( 1728-1785) first appeared on the pages of history as chain bearer in 1767 from North Carolina.Later he built a structure known as the Kellett Blockhouse on Rabon Creek.It was on the ancient Indian Boundary line of the Cherokee Territory.The Blockhouse was in the colony of South Carolina in the Ninety Six District.It was the refuge ...

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Headline: Moonville Mae and the Piedmont YWCA

Date: June 10, 2025 by Moonville Mae

Union Church 1879 Piedmont Manufacturing Company, the pioneer textile of the upstate, was founded in 1874 by H.P. Hammett, an experienced textile man, having worked with his father-in-law at the Bates mill near Pelham prior to the War Between the States.  In 1876 Mill #1 began running sheeting, and there were about 75 houses in the villag...

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Headline: First Steps, and Sold Signs

Date: June 10, 2025 by Maria Godfrey

Lately, it feels like every headline about the real estate market comes with a side of doubt. Are prices going up or down? Are we headed for a crash? Will rates ever come down? But here’s one thing, real estate has always been about the long game. And when you look at the big picture, not just the latest clickbait headlines, it’s easy ...

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Headline: Street Survival Tactics

Date: June 10, 2025 by Rick Grover

Welcome Back Street Survivors! We are continuing our series on organizations that help families be more secure in unique ways. I’d appreciate your feedback on this, if you or a family member have encountered a business or agency that has really helped your family during their time of need. There are so many organizations that can provide gen...

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Headline: Connie's Recipes

Date: June 10, 2025 by Connie Gecy

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Headline: Protecting Those Who Protect Us:

Date: June 10, 2025 by Keith Grounsell

In communities across Greenville County, South Carolina, law enforcement officers put their lives on the line every day—often forced to make high-stakes decisions in a matter of seconds, under immense stress. But as qualified immunity comes under increasing attack across the country, officers are left wondering whether the protections once af...

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Headline: Center for Community Services Summer Fundraising and Volunteering Efforts

Date: June 10, 2025 by Rebecca Garcia, PhD

The Center for Community Services is your local one-stop provider for food and utility assistance, free medical clinic and prescription assistance, early childhood development, and other programs that serve Mauldin, Simpsonville, and Fountain Inn communities. As our area grows so do our needs in the community. Newcomers to the area probably haven&r...

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Headline: Garden Club has an award-winning year and installs new officers

Date: June 10, 2025 by Rebecca Garcia, PhD

As the growing season goes into full bloom, the Garden Club wraps up the 76th year of service to Simpsonville with an award-winning year of projects.  Back in August we started off the year with a grant from the Laurens Electric Cooperative that provided funding to start a Community Education and Vegetable Garden. The classes at Head St...

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Headline: Investors Column | Buying on Margin

Date: June 10, 2025 by Scott Crosby

As an investor, sooner or later you will run into the term, “buying on margin”.   You will hear it labelled as a good investment tactic, as a bad investment tactic, as a tactic used routinely and commonly, and as a tactic which is very foolish. In simple terms, “buying on margin” is simply borrowing money to buy ...

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Headline: Finance | The Trump Economy

Date: June 10, 2025 by Scott Crosby

Democrat, Republican, or independent, for good or bad, there can be no argument that President Trump has had a big and radical impact on the American economy. So much has happened:  can it really be just 130 days since his inauguration? America – which is by far the world’s largest economy – with Trump at the helm, has grab...

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Headline: Flying for the Fun of It – RC Model Airplanes

Date: June 10, 2025 by Scott Crosby

Triple Tree Aerodrome is a private airport near Woodruff, South Carolina.  Throughout the year, they not only hold fly-ins intended for people with airplanes, but they also hold events for people interested in flying radio-controlled (“RC”) model airplanes, as well. Triple Tree’s biggest event for RC enthusiasts is “Jo...

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Headline: Wofford announces spring 2025 Dean's List

Date: June 10, 2025 by The Simpsonville Sentinel

Wofford College provost Dr. Timothy Schmitz has announced Dean's List students for the spring 2025 semester. Yasmine Awan of Simpsonville (29681) Preston Brown of Simpsonville (29681) Isaiah Castano of Mauldin (29662) Lucy Charles of Simpsonville (29681) Katherine Crum of Simpsonville (29681) Eva De La Llave of Simpsonville (29681) Christian...

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Headline: MY BLUEBIRDS ATE MY PEANUT BUTTER & JELLY

Date: June 10, 2025 by Sue Ercolini

I ate my share of peanut butter and jelly sandwiches as a kid, and still love them!  It had to be Skippy, creamy with Welch's grape jelly and no substitutions, please.  Each day off I would go to school with a brown bag packed with a sandwich, one of mom’s chocolate chip cookies, and an apple ready to be eaten at lunch along with a ...

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Headline: Mayoral Minutes...Impact Fees for Fountain Inn?

Date: June 10, 2025 by Fountain Inn Mayor GP McLeer

One of the top ten recommendations from our city’s Comprehensive Plan, adopted just over twelve months ago with broad public input, was to explore implementing impact fees on new development. On May 8, our City Council followed through on that recommendation and provided initial approval for impact fees. Before the item comes up again in Jun...

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Headline: Fountain Inn Chorale receives gift

Date: June 10, 2025 by Don Nickson

Steve Adams, vice president of the Fountain Inn Chorale, accepts a $500 check from Tonya Carey, president of the Fountain Inn Music Club. In addition to its scholarship activities, the Music Club supports area performance ensembles. The 2025 gift to the Chorale was made possible by contributions made in memory of long-time Music Club member Rheba ...

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Headline: Column: Inn the Know...from the Desk of Shawn Bell Bell

Date: June 10, 2025 by Shawn Bell

As City Administrator, I am deeply proud to acknowledge the exceptional work and national recognition achieved by the Fountain Inn Natural Gas (FING) Department under the leadership of our Gas Director, Eduardo Noriega. Serving over 12,600 customers, FING continues to exemplify excellence, innovation, and commitment to safety and service in every a...

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Headline: Peden Reunion set for July 18-19

Date: June 10, 2025 by Scipio | Chief

The Peden Reunion is held annually on the third weekend in July at the historic Fairview Presbyterian Church at 126 Fairview Church Rd. This year it will be held on Friday and Saturday July 18th and 19th. The Peden family came to America in 1773 from Northern Ireland where they had rented farmland from absentee landowners in England. They were tre...

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Headline: Revolutionary War Lecture - Colonel Elijah Clarke

Date: May 7, 2025 by The Simpsonville Sentinel

The Laurens County Museum Revolutionary War Lecture Series continues with “Elijah Clarke - Revolutionary War Colonel“ by Durant Ashmore on Tuesday, May 13, 2025, 7:00 pm, at the Laurens County Museum.  Museum members and youth are free. There is a suggested donation of $5 for others for museum support. The museum is located at 116 ...

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Headline: Flying for the Fun of It!

Date: May 7, 2025 by Scott Crosby

Owning and flying your own airplane is tremendously enjoyable.  It is also very practical, as well.   Want to go to the beach?  Fly to the North Myrtle Beach Airport from the Upstate in only an hour and a half.  There is no hassle with traffic, and you can be on the beach by 9:00am.  Walk back to the airport about 5:0...

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Headline: Mike Newman, Former Simpsonville Planning Commission Chairman Dies at 74

Date: May 7, 2025 by The Simpsonville Sentinel

ROCK HILL - Michael L. (Mike) Newman, 74, of Rock Hill, previously of Simpsonville, passed away on Tuesday, April 8, 2025. Born September 14, 1950, in Kenton, OH, he was a son of Wilbur and Carol Newman. He was preceded in death by his father. Mike is survived by his mother, his son, Kevin (Wanda) Newman; grandchildren, Julia Newman and Carter New...

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Headline: Fountain Inn Fire Dept. Introduces Community Connect

Date: May 7, 2025 by Press Release

The City of Fountain Inn Fire Department is proud to introduce Community Connect, a free, secure, and easy-to-use online platform designed to enhance emergency response and better serve our residents and businesses. This innovative service allows community members to share vital information that can help firefighters respond more effectively during...

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Headline: Piedmont Manufacturing Company’s Dams 1873 Forward

Date: May 7, 2025 by Moonville Mae

The pastoral backcountry was changed forever when H.P. Hammett realized the Great Shoals of the Saluda were perfect for a great textile mill on the Greenville side of the river. Times were hard for farming in the state after the War Between the States, and Hammett was looking for a way to revive the economy.  He began to plan for a modern tex...

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Headline: First Steps, and Sold Signs

Date: May 7, 2025 by Maria Godfrey

The big question that I hear from Buyers in our area is “Do you think home prices will drop soon?” The answer is NO! Here’s what you should know: Homeownership is a long-term investment, and every day you wait, homes become more expensive. Experts predict home prices will rise by 3-4% annually over the next five years.  The ...

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Headline: Street Survival Tactics

Date: May 7, 2025 by Rick Grover

Welcome back Street Survivors. Thank you for responding to my recent survey, and please keep sending in your comments to StreeTactics@gmail.com. Please check the spelling on that email as the middle T is shared by Street and Tactics! We are beginning a new series on organizations that help families be more secure in unique ways. Most Psychologis...

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Headline: Time to Get Tough...

Date: May 7, 2025 by Keith Grounsell

Keith Grounsell In South Carolina, we like to believe we live in communities where kids are safe at school, families can gather without fear, and crime is something that happens "somewhere else." But after nearly three decades in law enforcement, including deep undercover work, task force command, and serving twice as a Chief of Police, I can ...

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Headline: In the Garden

Date: May 7, 2025 by Connie Gecy

A garden doesn’t just grow plants that share food and beauty; it gives habitats for numerous wildlife that are delightful to watch. It’s wonderful to incorporate several rooms in your garden. Add trellises, water features, other artistic elements, and of course places to sit and relax in the shade or sunshine as you take in the view of ...

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Headline: Mauldin Garden Club News MAY 2025

Date: May 7, 2025 by Lorraine Baxter

The Mauldin Garden Club has elected new officers for the 2025-26 year. They are  (left-right) Jim Frasier - 1st VP, Kiki Mikkelson - Corresponding Sec, Linda Baer - 3rd VP, Paulette Aguilar - 2nd VP, Necie Shearer - President, Jewel Burger - Recording Sec, and Rich Chinchar - Treasurer. Officers will be installed at the May 12th meeting. Many...

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Headline: What Is the Measure of Humanity?

Date: May 7, 2025 by Scott Crosby

How do you Measure Humanity?   Is War the Measure of Humanity?   Scott Crosby Alexander the Great was one of the world’s greatest conquerors, coming out of the north to conquer the great cities of Greece.  He went on to conquer the Persian empire, Egypt – where he founded the city of Alexandria, and ...

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Headline: Investors Column

Date: May 7, 2025 by Scott Crosby

If you have not heard of “rare earth” minerals, that would not be surprising.  You may remember “rare earth elements” when you took chemistry, in high school.   If you have heard of rare earth mining and production, that is probably in relation to President Trump’s imposition of tariffs – and in p...

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Headline: Flying the Dragon Lady... An American Spy Plane

Date: May 7, 2025 by Scott Crosby

Triple Tree Aerodrome is a private airport near Woodruff, South Carolina, which promotes general aviation and radio-controlled model airplanes through a number of events events and educational activities each year. On April 21st, Triple Tree sponsored a presentation by Richard Gould Woodhull at the Hartness Hotel, off Highway 14, to talk about his...

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Headline: Get Amp’d Up This Summer in Mauldin!

Date: May 7, 2025 by Taft Matney

There’s no better sign that summer is on its way than live music filling the evening air, the smell of food trucks firing up dinner, and neighbors dancing under the stars. Here in Mauldin, that means one thing -- Amp’d Up Fridays are back. Friday nights from May 23 through July 25, the Mauldin Cultural Center will once again host the U...

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Headline: RASCAL, A PESKY RACCOON

Date: May 7, 2025 by Sue Ercolini

Rascal, our pesky raccoon has been around for several years and has outlived her time. Which makes me think that some of the offspring may be a second or third generation Rascal.  I know she is a female because every spring she brings her 4 or 5 babies around to find cat food, water and anything she can steal.  She is not quite as bad as ...

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Headline: COUNTY BANK’S JORDAN PAYNE PROMOTED TO SBA BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT MANAGER

Date: May 7, 2025 by Press Release

SBA lending.  Countybank was named #1 in SBA 7(a) loan volume in South Carolina-based lenders for 2022, 2023, and 2024.     “Jordan is passionate about equipping our lenders with the tools they need to best serve our small business clients,” said Jackson.  “We’re expanding our efforts to serve SBA...

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Headline: Mayoral Minutes...Mayors Conference

Date: May 7, 2025 by Fountain Inn Mayor GP McLeer

In late April I joined fellow mayors from across the state for the annual Mayors Conference, hosted by the Association of SC Mayors, in Hartsville. I’m proud to be a board member of the Association of SC Mayors and look forward to helping plan and attend this event each year. This month I wanted to highlight this association of which I&rsquo...

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Headline: Inn the Know

Date: May 7, 2025 by Shawn Bell

As the City Administrator for Fountain Inn, I want to take a moment to explain a topic that’s been getting a lot of attention lately: Impact Fees. With rapid growth sweeping through our community, the City Council and Planning Commission are taking proactive steps to ensure we’re ready for the future—and this starts with responsib...

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Headline: Former Simpsonville resident Broadus West, lost at Pearl Harbor remembered

Date: May 7, 2025 by Friends of Broadus West

Each year when the anniversary of the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor a group of local residents remember one of their own lost on that day. Broadus Franklin West was morning Simpsonville South Carolina to Broadus Franklin and FES Dell would West on December 9, 1915. He was one of more than 2400 Americans who were killed on that day of infamy. Whi...

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Headline: Mauldin Memorial Day Service set for 11am on the 26th

Date: May 7, 2025 by The Simpsonville Sentinel

The City of Mauldin will hold a Memorial Day service at 11 am on May 26 at the Veterans Memorial at  the Cultural Center. The keynote speaker is Lt Col Mike Ware.  Lt Col Mike Ware is a retired Air Force fighter pilot and airline pilot. He is a published author and motivational speaker. His passions include volunteering, writing, and gol...

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Headline: Memorial Day

Date: May 7, 2025 by Bob Gecy

Simpsonville, S.C. — The City of Simpsonville will host its annual Simpsonville Memorial Day Ceremony on May 26 at 11 a.m. at the Simpsonville Arts Center. The keynote speaker for the ceremony will be Sgt. John Salinas of the SC State Guard who also works for a blood donation organization OneBlood. Sgt. Salinas will talk about the recent lif...

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Headline: Obituary - Sheila Brown Harmon

Date: April 15, 2025 by The Simpsonville Sentinel

Sheila Brown Harmon, 80, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on March 6, 2025, in Asheville, NC. She was also a longtime resident of Simpsonville, SC. Sheila was born on November 20, 1944, in Atlanta, GA, to the late Orin G. and Marian Curtis Brown. She was a 1966 graduate of Florida State University where she majored in Art. She was an avid ...

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Headline: SPRING FLOWERING TREES...Achoo!

Date: April 8, 2025 by Sue Ercolini

Carolina Silverbills Eastern Redbud Longer days, warmer weather and flowers in bloom mean more time is spent enjoying our gardens.  Spring really has sprung and it’s early this year!  Our Southern red maples started flowering with gusto in early March followed by pear trees and cherry trees.   By the middle of Ma...

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Headline: COUNTYBANK PROMOTES AMBER PRICE TO HR DIRECTOR

Date: April 8, 2025 by Press Release

Countybank announced the promotion of Amber M. Price to Human Resource Director.  Price joined Countybank in 2019 as HR Manager and has over 10 years of experience in human resource management. She was elected by the Board of Directors as a Vice President of the Bank in 2020.  In her new role as HR Director, Amber will further enhance th...

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Headline: Greenville Area Teen Escorts and Honors WWII Marines at Iwo Jima

Date: April 8, 2025 by Press Release

Frances “Quinn” Lawton of Estill, South Carolina was among twelve Young Marines from across the country who traveled to Guam and Iwo Jima to honor the 80th anniversary of the WWII Battle of Iwo Jima by planting a flag on Mt. Suribachi. Last month , this select group of Young Marines climbed Mt. Suribachi, the scene of the flag raising b...

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Headline: Mayoral Minutes...Why Events Matter

Date: April 8, 2025 by Fountain Inn Mayor GP McLeer

With Spring finally in town, and Summer on its way, event season in Fountain Inn is getting started this month with our annual Mac Arnold Cornbread & Collard Greens Blues Festival on April 12 (with our annual Jeep Jam folded in!). We’ve got a great staff who help plan all of our public events each year and they are gearing up for another ...

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Headline: Column: Inn the Know... from the Desk of Shawn Bell

Date: April 8, 2025 by Shawn Bell

Keeping our City clean and beautiful is a priority in Fountain Inn, not just in the spring but throughout the year. Our hardworking Public Works Department diligently maintains our parks and the most frequently walked streets in our downtown district, ensuring our community remains an inviting and enjoyable place for residents and visitors alike. ...

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Headline: Groundbreaking Ceremony for the Triumph Stadium

Date: April 8, 2025 by Scott Crosby

Mauldin’s BridgeWay Station hosted a special Groundbreaking ceremony on March 12th, as the inaugural event for the next phase of its development:  The Triumph Stadium. BridgeWay’s Triumph Stadium will host the Greenville Triumph men’s soccer team and the Liberty women’s soccer team, as well as high school games, concer...

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Headline: Train in Heritage Park running Saturdays, Sundays weather permitting

Date: April 8, 2025 by Press Release

Heritage Park Railway is now open for the 2025 season! On Saturdays at 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. and Sundays 1 – 6 p.m. when weather permitting, the train will be running. Tickets are $3 per ride with children under 2 years old riding free. Cash and check are the only accepted forms of payment; debit and credit cards are not accepted, and there ...

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Headline: Simpsonville hires new administrator... Tee Coker voted in unanimously

Date: April 8, 2025 by Bob Gecy

Greenville County Assistant Administrator Tee Coker will assume the role of Simpsonville city administrator May 19. Tee Coker Simpsonville's new City Administrator Simpsonville City Council voted 7-0 to award a 4-year contract to Coker at the Committee of the Whole meeting Tuesday night. Coker said he was honored for City Council to entrust h...

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Headline: Finance

Date: April 7, 2025 by Scott Crosby

What a radical change the last few months have brought to the political environment we live in! Could anyone have foreseen the likes of Trump’s second term as President, even having lived through his first term? Trump version two is so different even from what we saw during his first term that you could almost use the old cliché:&nbs...

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Headline: Annual Statewide Conference On Historic Preservation To Take Place April 25

Date: April 7, 2025 by Press Release

COLUMBIA, SC – The South Carolina Department of Archives & History (SCDAH) and the South Carolina Archives & History Foundation (SCAHF) will host the annual statewide conference on historic preservation on Friday, April 25th, 2025 at the South Carolina Archives & History Center, located at 8301 Parklane Road, Columbia, SC. The in...

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Headline: Letter to the Editor

Date: April 7, 2025 by The Simpsonville Sentinel

To the Editor: My thanks to Rick Grover for his informative Street Smarts article about preparing for the loss of a spouse in the March 2025 edition. Very helpful. My wife and I started our will process but have been dragging our feet. This is motivation to get it done, and in the right way.  Thanks for your firsthand account, and all of you...

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Headline: City of Fountain Inn welcomes new Code Enforcement Officer

Date: April 7, 2025 by Press Release

– The City of Fountain Inn is pleased to announce the appointment of John Garrison as the City’s new Code Enforcement Officer. This newly established position is a critical step in ensuring the health, safety, and aesthetic appeal of our community by upholding local codes and ordinances. With a distinguished career in law enforcement, ...

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Headline: The Art Haven celebrates nine years in Mauldin

Date: April 7, 2025 by The Simpsonville Sentinel

After several years in Fountain Inn the Art Haven, at the invitation of then Director Van Broad, moved to the Mauldin Cultural Center on June 3rd, 2016. Co-owners of the Art Haven , Michelle Hyer and Susan Wilson, a mother daughter combination, offer a variety of art lessons including classes for children, teens and adults. Drawing painting and po...

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Headline: Musk Discovers Democrats’ Ponzi Scheme

Date: April 7, 2025 by Scott Crosby

“Ponzi scheme – a fraudulent investment operation that pays quick returns to initial contributors using money from subsequent contributors rather than profit, after Charles Ponzi , who famously perpetrated such a scheme in the United States of America in the early 20th century” – from www.dictionary.com Would you consider S...

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Headline: Connie's Recipes

Date: April 7, 2025 by Connie Gecy

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Headline: Fountain Inn Garden Club at Kilgore-Lewis House

Date: April 7, 2025 by Sheila Miller

Not only do the ladies of the Fountain Inn Garden Club work in their Sensory Garden at Kilgore-Lewis, but they serve delicious food also!  The March Council meeting was hosted by our club with 3 salads, 2 crockpots of delicious soup made by one of our member’s husbands (one was a blue-ribbon award-winning soup - white bean chicken chili ...

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Headline: Mauldin Garden Club News APRIL 2025

Date: April 7, 2025 by Lorraine Baxter

Spring is Mauldin Garden Club's favorite time of the year. As you head out to work in your garden, please consider planting for the birds and butterflies. This can be as easy as adding a few herbs to your existing garden or can expand to a Bird and Pollinator friendly area complete with a solar powered water fountain.   Bird seed is a great ...

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Headline: Award Winning Gardens and Educational Projects

Date: April 7, 2025 by Rebecca Garcia, PhD

Simpsonvillle Garden Club had an award-winning month of March with its community gardens and projects. At the West Piedmont District, we won 1st place for our Hydroponic Project that runs year-round to produce fresh vegetables and herbs for the Center for Community Services (CCS) and educates local students at the high school and undergraduate leve...

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Headline: Investors Column

Date: April 7, 2025 by Scott Crosby

It has been a tough time for investors.  Stock prices hit highs in early February, but since then, prices have fallen … painfully, if you own those stocks.  That list of painful stocks includes many prominent, actively-traded stocks.  So even if you own shares in mutual funds that include stocks, your portfolio’s value h...

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Headline: License Plate Readers: A Proven Crime-Fighting Tool Being Blocked by Bureaucracy”

Date: April 6, 2025 by Keith Grounsell

Keith Grounsell, Former Chief of Policeand Law Enforcement Consultant Across the country, technology is giving law enforcement new tools to keep our communities safe — and few tools have proven more effective in recent years than License Plate Readers (LPRs). LPRs are small, fixed-position cameras that capture images of license...

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Headline: Street Survival Tactics

Date: April 6, 2025 by Rick Grover

Welcome back Street Survivors. I’m taking a readership survey, and I’d like as much participation as possible. Since we started this column over 15 years ago, we’ve discussed many ways to defend yourself, your family and your home. Based on the open border policies of the last 4 years, our country is much more dangerous than it ha...

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Headline: Spring Community Cleanup Day

Date: April 6, 2025 by The Simpsonville Sentinel

The City of Mauldin’s Spring Community Cleanup Day will take place on Saturday, May 10 at 9 a.m. This is a family-friendly event to beautify the City of Mauldin through trash and litter pick-up along designated routes. Volunteers will meet at the Mauldin Sports Center at 9 a.m., and cleanup supplies will be provided....

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Headline: Langston Baptist Church unveils historical marker

Date: April 6, 2025 by Sarah Jane Armstrong

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 history of the church and the family of Revolutionary War Heroine Dicey Langston.  Following the unveiling there will be a program and viewing of ...

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Headline: Connie's Recipes

Date: March 11, 2025 by Connie Gecy

Punchy’s Easy Macaroni & Ground Beef  1-2 lbs. ground beef/brown and drain *I always season beef with Nature’s  Seasons 1large onion/dice  and brown 1 16oz. box macaroni  *cook according to directions, but reduce time by 2-3 minutes Reserve 2-3 cups of pasta water, then drain Combine beef, onions, &...

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Headline: Spring Community Cleanup Day

Date: March 11, 2025 by The Simpsonville Sentinel

The City of Mauldin’s Spring Community Cleanup Day will take place on Saturday, May 10 at 9 a.m. This is a family-friendly event to beautify the City of Mauldin through trash and litter pick-up along designated routes. Volunteers will meet at the Mauldin Sports Center at 9 a.m., and cleanup supplies....

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Headline: TOUR OF RESTORED ONE-ROOM BLACK AMERICAN SCHOOLHOUSE AT BACKCOUNTRY SETTLEMENT IN GRAY COURT ON MARCH 15

Date: March 11, 2025 by Press Release

Laurens, SC, Feb. 22, 2025 - The restored one-room Piney Grove Schoolhouse for Black Americans at the Culbertson Backcountry Settlement, 7000 Georgia Road, Gray Court, SC, will be open for tours Saturday, March 15, at 1:00 pm.  The Piney Grove Schoolhouse was established around 1870 after the SC State Constitution mandated public education for...

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Headline: Street Survival Tactics

Date: March 11, 2025 by Rick Grover

The Pirate Hunter returns to the Simpsonville Sentinel stable of excellent writers and contributors. Editor's note: When Rick first started with the Sentinel he was leading an armed security team of other Army Green Berets and Navy Seals protecting commercial ships like cargo and oil tankers from Somali pirates around Africa, India and the Mi...

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Headline: Crystal Ball – the 2028 Presidential Election

Date: March 11, 2025 by Scott Crosby

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has announced his candidacy for President in 2028.  He obviously wants to get a jump on the rest of the field for the Republican nomination.  Kennedy also ran in 2024 (does that make him an “also-ran”?).   President Trump has said it is too early for him to back Vice President Vance or anyone e...

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Headline: Greater Greenville Master Gardeners Plant Sale

Date: March 11, 2025 by Bonnie Wallin

Spring is just around the corner and the Greater Greenville Master Gardeners are ready to give you a jumpstart with your planting! On Saturday April 26th, at Jeff Lynch Appliances (17 Roper Mountain Rd, Greenville), their popular annual plant sale will be in full swing from 8 am to Noon., rain or shine! Hundreds of healthy plants will be available ...

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Headline: Mauldin Garden Club News March 2025

Date: March 11, 2025 by Lorraine Baxter

We are planning our plant sale for Saturday April 5th from 9a-1p. The Mauldin Senior Center has again graciously allowed us to set up in their pavilion located behind the open-air market. Easy access off Butler Rd or Corn Rd. We will have a large selection of plants, gently used treasures, and our delicious bake goods. Having use of the pavilion me...

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Headline: Fountain Inn Garden Club

Date: March 11, 2025 by Sheila Miller

Spring is calling and our club members can’t resist the urge to bring it inside!   What a lovely vignette, Alice Upchurch!   The clean, crisp colors make the green stems/leaves and white tulips pop against the blue and navy! Stunning!  ...

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Headline: Spring Gardening Tips

Date: March 11, 2025 by Rebecca Garcia, PhD

Simpsonville Garden Club has been busy preparing our gardens for spring. If you have found our “Pots Around Town” or visited the “Carolina Fence Garden” at Heritage Park, then you have seen the beautiful display of daffodils and violas. If you are wondering what is in bloom in March around Simpsonville. The native eastern re...

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Headline: Simpsonville Sentinel Veteran of the Month

Date: March 11, 2025 by The Simpsonville Sentinel

Chip was born in Dalton, GA but grew up in the Chattanooga, TN area on top of Signal Mountain.  He attended Chattanooga High School graduating in 1970. His father was a WWII veteran having served with the First Special Service Force who were a special operations unit consisting of Canadian and US soldiers.  The US Army Green Beret today c...

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Headline: Investors Column

Date: March 11, 2025 by Scott Crosby

Your Second Job Regardless of whether you are employed and drawing a paycheck, are a parent raising children, are a business owner, are retired, or even if you are drawing a paycheck at a second job, you have a separate, additional job responsibility:  managing your investments is itself a job.   Whether your investments are in a 4...

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Headline: Teaching Your Children

Date: March 11, 2025 by Scott Crosby

Childhood is a time to learn about what is needed to live in the world.  It starts with learning to walk and to talk, but quickly moves on to much more.  That includes schooling, of course, but it also includes those things that only parents can teach. How parents act and what parents consider important – not just by lecturing, but...

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Headline: General Election for the City of Mauldin set for November 4

Date: March 11, 2025 by Press Release

The Municipal Election Commission of the City of Mauldin announces the general election for the City of Mauldin to be Tuesday, November 4, 2025. The following offices will be included in the election: • Council Seats 1, 3, 5 Persons desiring to run in the election may begin to register at 12:00 pm on Wednesday, July 16, 2025 and must be reg...

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Headline: Stadium Groundbreaking at BridgeWay Station March 12

Date: March 11, 2025 by The Simpsonville Sentinel

Stadium Groundbreaking will take place at BridgeWay Station March 12 @ 11:30 am - 12:30 pm Join the City of Mauldin, Hughes Investments and the Greenville Triumph and Liberty Soccer Clubs for a groundbreaking ceremony of the new stadium at BridgeWay Station. We look forward to seeing you there!  The event will take place on March 12, 11:30 ...

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Headline: Mauldin employees and residents recognized at Council Meeting

Date: March 11, 2025 by Scott Crosby

February’s meeting of the Mauldin City Council included the recognition of several of the City’s residents for their accomplishments. Joel Brockman was recognized for his involvement over the years as a part of the Mauldin city government. Mr. Brockman was a City Council member in the 1990s and later served on both the Planning Commiss...

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Headline: Think You Like Socialism? Better Think Again

Date: March 11, 2025 by Scott Crosby

Most people in the U.S. live in a home or apartment of some kind.  Some are very nice, some are literally hovels.   Scott Crosbywww.scottschoice.com People in the middle class typically own a three-bedroom house, with a living room, dining room, kitchen, and two or three bathrooms:  the main bathroom, a bathroom for the ma...

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Headline: DAFFODILS….A Little Bit of Sunshine

Date: March 11, 2025 by Sue Ercolini

Spring always seems like a magical time of year, especially when glorious daffodils (Narcissus) are in bloom.  In the South you don’t even have to wait for the official day of spring, the spring equinox, this year Thursday, March 20th at 5:01 AM EDT.  My daffodils started pushing through the cold ground in January, soon covered with...

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Headline: Countybank Board elects Jamie Hedgepath as Executive Vice President

Date: March 11, 2025 by Press Release

Countybank announced the recent election of James T. “Jamie” Hedgepath as an Executive Vice President of the Bank.  Hedgepath, who serves as General Counsel and Chief Human Resource Officer, joined Countybank in 2022 with over 20 years of experience in employment and employee benefit law.  Hedgepath has held the title of Senio...

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Headline: City Council Report - Ward 5

Date: March 11, 2025 by Tim Pinkerton

Simpsonville closed out 2024 with the grand opening of new municipal facilities on East Curtis Street, including City Hall, the Police Department, Municipal Courts, and the Fire Department. These much-needed upgrades replaced outdated buildings. Additionally, the new City Park opened in phases and has quickly become a popular destination for reside...

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Headline: Mayoral Minutes...Main Street Project Underway

Date: March 11, 2025 by Fountain Inn Mayor GP McLeer

In 2015, Fountain Inn cut the ribbon on the renovation of our historic Main Street, which had followed the addition of Commerce Park (Farmers Market, Amphitheater, Museum and Visitors Center). The renovation of about three blocks of Main Street helped transform our downtown into what you see today. Our Main Street is more than just those three blo...

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Headline: Column: Inn the Know... from the Desk of Shawn Bell Bell

Date: March 11, 2025 by Shawn Bell

Springtime Event Season in Fountain Inn  As spring approaches, excitement is building in Fountain Inn. Warmer days bring fresh opportunities to gather, celebrate, and enjoy the unique experiences that make our city so special. Our local businesses offer many fun opportunities with live music and delicious restaurants to choose from.  Our...

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Headline: Anne Peden celebrates 15 years on the Greenville Co. Historic Preservation Commission!

Date: March 11, 2025 by Bob Gecy

Editor's note: Anne Peden has been a contributing writer for the Sentinel as "Moonville Mae" focusing on Historic Preservation. We applaud her dedication to our community and her efforts helping to preserve our heritage. McCollough House near Princeton on US 25 is coming along.  Work is going well on the interior now. "Th...

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Headline: Report by Bruce Bannister, Chairman of the House Ways & Means Committee

Date: February 11, 2025 by Scott Crosby

The First Monday luncheons, held at the Poinsett Club in Greenville, are great opportunities to learn more about government and political issues in the Upstate and in the South Carolina General Assembly and state government.   This January’s luncheon featured Greenville’s own S.C. House District 24, Representative Bruce Banni...

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Headline: Local Citadel cadets and students earn Gold stars for fall 2024

Date: February 11, 2025 by Press Release

Gold stars were awarded to cadets and students at The Citadel who achieved a 3.7 grade point average or higher in the fall 2024 semester. Cadets and students who achieve gold star recognition are also placed on The Citadel's dean's list. Mason Brierton of Simpsonville, SC awarded gold stars for fall 2024 at The Citadel Hayden Courchaine of Piedmo...

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Headline: LAURENS COUNTY MUSEUM AWARDED SC250 AMERICAN REVOLUTION GRANT

Date: February 11, 2025 by Connie Post - Museum Administrator

LAURENS, SC, Feb. 6, 2025 - The Laurens County Museum (museum) was awarded a Museum & Library Style Exhibit Major Grant from the South Carolina American Revolution Sestercentennial Commission (SC250) to help the community rediscover its significant American Revolution history.    The $81,154  grant will help fund a Revoluti...

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Headline: Greater Greenville Master Gardeners

Date: February 11, 2025 by Bonnie Wallin

Spring is just around the corner and the Greater Greenville Master Gardeners are ready to give you a jumpstart with your planting! On Saturday April 26th, at Jeff Lynch Appliances (17 Roper Mountain Rd, Greenville), their popular annual plant sale will be in full swing from 8 am to Noon., rain or shine! Hundreds of healthy plants will be available ...

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Headline: Historic Jones Mill tour

Date: February 11, 2025 by Sheila Miller

February brings us all to a time of wanting to get back outside…doing something! It could be as simple as creating a container of pansies making plans for one’s front porch. But for our club, we are making plans for a wonderful community project that is getting nearer to its final stages! The FIGC members will be “taking a walk-...

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Headline: SGC: Expanding Community Gardens and Forever Educating

Date: February 11, 2025 by Rebecca Garcia, PhD

The Simpsonville Garden Club is expanding its Community Education & Vegetable Gardens (CEVG) and Hydroponics Projects at the Center for Community Services. The first community garden raised bed was installed in November supported by funds from a LEC grant. A second raised bed is planned for installation in February. The community garden is posi...

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Headline: Equity Risk Premium

Date: February 11, 2025 by Scott Crosby

What is “Equity Risk Premium”?   As an investor, it is a term you ought to know. Buying investment vehicles, whether bonds or stocks, involves a degree of risk.  The entity needing money could ultimately go bankrupt, losing their investors’ money. Governments and companies sell bonds.  Bonds include a prescr...

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Headline: The Fed Keeps Interest Rates Steady

Date: February 11, 2025 by Scott Crosby

In a meeting held on January 28th, the Federal Reserve decided to keep interest rates steady. Interest rates have been reduced three times since September.  But two major factors affected the Fed’s decision on the 28th.   Scott Crosby One was the continued uncertainties in the market and the economy.  The other is t...

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Headline: Simpsonville Sentinel Veteran of the Month

Date: February 11, 2025 by Dorothy Ellis

I was born in Buffalo, NY in 1948. I attended an all-girls high school and college there called Victory Academy and D’Youville College.  I also completed 2 Masters degrees- one from Boston University (Masters of Education) and then an MPH (Masters of Public Health) from the University of SC. In 1968, I signed up for the Army Student Nur...

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Headline: We Want Your Voice

Date: February 11, 2025 by Taft Matney

As a member of Mauldin City Council, I’ve had the privilege of seeing our city grow and thrive, thanks to the dedication and hard work of so many within our community. As much as I value the work we do on council, I know that the most vibrant, responsive, and successful governments are those where citizens are actively engaged. I want to enco...

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Headline: Aircraft Collision in the U.S.? With 67 Dead? How?

Date: February 11, 2025 by Scott Crosby

What caused the collision of an Army helicopter and a commercial jet airliner in Washington, DC, on January 29th? Air Traffic Controllers (ATC) nationwide do a remarkable job of keeping all air traffic at a safe distance from each other.  This is done in spite of the fact that Americans possess a remarkable freedom:  thousands of private...

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Headline: BIRDS OF A FEATHER

Date: February 11, 2025 by Sue Ercolini

Birds really do flock together in cold weather as one of their defenses for winter survival.  William Turner (1509-1568) was called ‘the father of English botany’ and coined the phrase ‘birds of a feather flock together’ in his satire The Rescuing of Romish Fox, an appropriate title for this article.   It&rsq...

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Headline: A Valentine’s Day Story

Date: February 11, 2025 by Unknown

Let me introduce myself. My name is Valentine. I lived in Rome during the third century. That was long, long ago! At that time, Rome was ruled by an emperor named Claudius. I didn't like Emperor Claudius, and I wasn't the only one! A lot of people shared my feelings. Claudius wanted to have a big army. He expected men to volunteer to join. Many me...

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Headline: City Administrator Dianna Gracely announces retirement

Date: February 11, 2025 by Bob Gecy

Simpsonville City Council voted to accept City Administrator Dianna Gracely’s letter of retirement on Tuesday, concluding her 33 years of public service on June 30. After serving as Simpsonville’s city administrator for seven years, Gracely submitted her letter of retirement to City Council at the Committee of the Whole meeting. Gracel...

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Headline: Woodside Streetscape & Connector Projects Complete

Date: February 11, 2025 by Fountain Inn Mayor GP McLeer

Over the last few years, we’ve been working on connecting downtown to Emanuel Sullivan Sports Complex (ESSC), and ESSC to Fairview Street Park. I’m happy to report that the two projects - Woodside Streetscape and Woodside Connector - are now complete! Woodside Streetscape Around the same time we began planning the renovation of what w...

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Headline: Recognizing Black History as American History

Date: February 11, 2025 by Shawn Bell

The historic contributions of Black Americans were largely overlooked by historians until February 1976. Carter G. Woodson, a scholar and author, believed that all Americans should acknowledge these contributions and devoted his career to ensuring they received proper recognition.  Because African American contributions were often "overlooked...

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Headline: Biden Is Out, Trump Is In... Hold on to your hats!

Date: February 11, 2025 by Scott Crosby

A new kind of politics has swept into the nation’s capital.  Trump version two is like nothing America has ever seen – not even like Trump’s first term as President.  Nothing could have prepared us for a Presidency like this one!   It almost feels like a fairy tale – but it is real. It is a ra...

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Headline: Aunt Jo’s Lemon Pie with Cherry Topping

Date: February 11, 2025 by Connie Gecy

Aunt Jo’s Lemon Pie with Cherry Topping Super easy, fast, & delicious! 1- oversized Graham Cracker crust 1- 21 oz. can of Cherry Pie Filling 2- cans of Eagle Brand Milk 4- egg yolks…room temp. 1- cup of freshly squeezed lemon juice (regular lemons are fine, but Meyer lemons are fabulous!) 1- TBsp of lemon zest...

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Headline: “We Heard You Sent Your Turkey to Washington”

Date: January 17, 2025 by Scott Crosby

The year was 1978.  The young man was in LaGrange, Georgia.  A member of the company’s IT department, he was on assignment to help install software in their manufacturing plant there. There was a break, due to an electrical outage.  He and several floor workers were sitting in the dark. “We heard you sent your turkey to...

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Headline: Connie's Recipes - Chicken Stew

Date: January 17, 2025 by Connie Gecy

Chicken Stew…the ultimate comfort food! As a little girl, I watched my Grandmother, “Mama Bea”, and her two sisters Great Aunt Doe and Great Aunt Mamie work all day to prepare this chicken stew.  They would cook 3 whole chickens and de-bone them…shuck corn and cut it off of the cob, cube 10 -12 potatoes, cut up fresh...

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Headline: Fountain Inn Garden Club

Date: January 17, 2025 by Sheila Miller

The January FIGC program will be held on Saturday, January 18: 10:00 AM presented by Janey Lewis, daughter of Jodi Lewis, one of our members.  Janey recently had a gallery display that the History Museum of her watercolor paintings of the state bird and flower of each state.  There is a video on our FB page where you can see all of these ...

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Headline: Historic Jones Mill Stone Now on Display at Fountain Inn Museum

Date: January 17, 2025 by Chloe Zivitski - Managing Director Fountain Inn Museum

The Fountain Inn Museum is proud to announce the newest addition to its collection: the original Mill Stone from Jones Mill, a piece of local history that has come full circle. Donated by Carroll "Doug" Massey and his family, the Mill Stone has been lovingly preserved for 109 years. It is now on display for the community to enjoy and learn about it...

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Headline: The Mauldin Garden Club is looking forward to a great year.

Date: January 17, 2025 by Lorraine Baxter

Our main focus this year will be to get a start on a Natural Habitat Fence Garden. We are partnering with the City of Mauldin to create this space at the Mauldin Cultural Center. The old chain link fence was removed and a new vinyl fence has been installed. We are considering if the wood Arbor is salvageable with a new coat of paint or it may need ...

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Headline: Fragrant Ornamental Blooms in Winter

Date: January 17, 2025 by Rebecca Garcia, PhD

When the season chills, the vibrant colors of summer and fall fade to a crisp brown. Protecting vulnerable plants from the frost and trimming the halls with pines and evergreens becomes the focus. The all-consuming hustle and bustle of the holidays can be overwhelming but consider for a moment a winter garden full of blooms and hope.  A win...

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Headline: Investors Column

Date: January 17, 2025 by Scott Crosby

What Does “Dynamic” Mean? We are seeing some of that “dynamic” period already.  Lame duck President Biden has already made the headlines on a number of occasions as he pardons criminals, including his own son, commutes death-row criminals to lifetime sentences, changes the terms of employment for Federal employees...

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Headline: I Love Capitalism!

Date: January 17, 2025 by Scott Crosby

Profit is essential to life – that is why capitalism is so overwhelmingly successful, and why socialism is such a failure – in spite of the best efforts of less-free governments and socialist-leaning American politicians to subvert that truism. Not Seeing the Forest for the Trees: For Americans, capitalism is a normal, pervasive part ...

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Headline: Simpsonville Sentinel Veteran Organization of the Month

Date: January 17, 2025 by Steve Waterson

The Navy League of the United States, founded in 1902 with the support of President Theodore Roosevelt, is a nonprofit civilian, educational and advocacy organization that supports America’s sea services: the U.S. Navy, U.S. Marine Corps, U.S. Coast Guard and U.S.-flag Merchant Marine. Through national and local programs, the Navy League of t...

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Headline: Opinion... Inequality

Date: January 17, 2025 by Scott Crosby

If you went to the Greenville Theater in the weeks just before Christmas, you saw a very good presentation of the play, “Anastasia”.   The premise of the show is that, when the Czar and his family were killed in 1918 during the Russian Revolution, the Czar’s youngest daughter, Anastasia, was absent and thereby lived on ...

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Headline: Moonville Mae Thinks About Two Presidents of the Twentieth Century

Date: January 17, 2025 by Moonville Mae

Does studying leaders help us understand who was good and who was bad?  The adage goes, “If we don’t learn from the past, we are doomed to repeat it.”  Studying our leaders from the past gives us insight and understanding from a perspective of some distance.  I have a favorite leader in American history and have re...

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Headline: WILD RABBITS…NOT BUGS BUNNY!

Date: January 17, 2025 by Sue Ercolini

This article is about wild rabbits, in particular, our Eastern cottontail. I bring up the cartoon character Bugs Bunny rabbit that was created in the late 1930s by Warner Brothers to make a point about rabbits.  The name bunny rabbit is really saying the same thing twice...bunny is the common name for rabbit while rabbit is a little more scien...

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Headline: Column: Inn the Know

Date: January 17, 2025 by Shawn Bell

2025 will be another busy year for the City of Fountain Inn. Here is a preview of what you can expect: Projects  Construction of the Main Street streetscape extension is expected to begin in early 2025. The project will provide the same look and feel of Main Street from Hellams Street to Jones Street to the intersection of Main Street and Hi...

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Headline: In Memoriam - A Celebration of Life

Date: January 17, 2025 by The Simpsonville Sentinel

Paul Chandler was born March 7th, 1952, in Fletcher, NC. He was the son of Joe and Martha Chandler, both deceased, of Greenville SC. He was married for 52 years to Debra H. Chandler of St. Matthews and was loving father of three children. Paul Joseph (Allyson), Jason Lee, & Jessica Lynn (Brandon) and the grandfather of Christopher Joseph Chandl...

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Headline: Fountain Inn, Mauldin, & Simpsonville...A Year in Review

Date: January 17, 2025 by The Simpsonville Sentinel

Editor's note: We asked representatives of our three cities to share an overview of accomplishments from 2024. Taft Matney, City Councilman from Mauldin, Aaron Rupe, City Council member from Simpsonville and Mayor GP McLeer of Fountain Inn. We continue to provide an opportunity for these communities to stay in touch with their constituents through ...

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Headline: Debra A. Grover (Debby)

Date: December 13, 2024 by The Simpsonville Sentinel

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Headline: Rhoda's Recipes

Date: December 13, 2024 by Rhoda & Scott Crosby

I have enjoyed my family’s favorite recipes with you during the past four years.   Lately when I tried out new recipes to share with you, I usually found I preferred my old favor-ites.  Therefore, this will be my last contribution to the Sentinel.  I hope you have found at least one recipe that has become one of your famil...

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Headline: Simpsonville Garden Club News

Date: December 13, 2024 by The Simpsonville Sentinel

12 Months of SGC Leading Up to Christmas (to be sung to the tune of "The 12 Days of Christmas") "In the twelve months before Christmas, the Simpsonville Garden Club shared with me- the knowl-edge and love for gardening: 11 ways to amend red clay, 10 native plant species, 9 plants maintained by composting, 8a the official Har-diness Zone in Si...

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Headline: Mauldin Garden Club News

Date: December 13, 2024 by Lorraine Baxter

The Mauldin Garden Club would like to wish everyone a Merry Christmas and Hap-py New Year. Our next regular meeting will be Jan 13th at 1:00. We meet at the Mauldin Cultural Center, 101 E Butler Rd. For infor-mation about joining our club please e-mail Kiki Mikkelson at kennesawk@gmail.com Our speaker for Nov was Suzy Seagraves, Master Gardner. Her...

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Headline: Fountain Inn Garden Club… Happy Holidays!

Date: December 13, 2024 by Sheila Miller

The FIGC ladies have been busy as elves decorating the Fountain inn Museum and the Chamber of Commerce! Such a privilege and joy to serve in our community in such fun ways! Be sure to stop in and see them. 5 hours: 2 trees, over 1000 ornaments! Also we decked the back porch and kitchen at the Kilgore Lewis House for Holiday Tour from 12/6 to 12/15...

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Headline: Education – Clemson’s Snow Institute for the Study of Capitalism

Date: December 13, 2024 by Scott Crosby

Parents of teens who will soon be college-bound face a quandary.  What can we afford?  Which colleges have the right course offerings and degree programs?  Which colleges have a reputation for educational quality?   A state university, particularly for state residents, usually has the lowest costs.  In South Carolina,...

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Headline: Brazil’s G20 Summit vs. You

Date: December 13, 2024 by Scott Crosby

he 2024 G-20 Summit was held in Brazil, on November 18th and 19th.  The 2023 Summit was held in India.  The 2025 G-20 Summit will be held in South Africa. The G-20 countries include the United States, the United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, Japan, Germany, France, Italy, the European Union, Mexico, Brazil, South Korea, South Africa, the A...

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Headline: Driver of Stock Values

Date: December 13, 2024 by Scott Crosby

“The driver of a stock’s value is the sum of its future cash flows discount-ed back to today.”* What a mouthful.  But it is true.  What in the world does it mean?   For an investor planning to buy and sell stock, understanding that statement’s meaning and using that knowledge is crucial when considering...

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Headline: Cpl. Joe Davis U.S. Marine Corps

Date: December 13, 2024 by The Simpsonville Sentinel

Joe Davis, a devoted Marine Corps veteran, is a lifelong member of the Simpsonville, South Carolina community. He has a deep commitment to his God, his family, and to his Country. He is the son of Larry and Paula Davis, grew up in Simpsonville, and graduated from Hillcrest High School in 2007. Joe demonstrated a sense of d...

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Headline: Happy Holidays!

Date: December 13, 2024 by The Simpsonville Sentinel

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Headline: Miss Hilltopper 2024!

Date: December 13, 2024 by Special to The Sentinel

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Headline: Mauldin Parade Ushers in Holiday Spirit with Record Entries and New Route

Date: December 13, 2024 by The Simpsonville Sentinel

The Mauldin Christmas Parade, sponsored by 105.5/97.5 The ROAR FM, on Saturday, Decem-ber 7th, celebrated the holiday season with a new route from the Golden Strip Career Center to BridgeWay Station and a record-breaking 55 entries. Organized by the Greater Mauldin Chamber in partnership with the City of Mauldin, the success of this year’s pa...

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Headline: State Farm Agency - Cristina Ortiz

Date: December 13, 2024 by The Simpsonville Sentinel

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Headline: STOLEN KISSES UNDER THE MISTLETOE

Date: December 13, 2024 by Sue Ercolini

For many years when December rolled around, my father would hang mistletoe from the doorway of the living room to the dining area in hopes to steal a kiss on the cheek!  I thought it was rather disgusting and not so funny, but then I was just a little girl and didn’t understand the history and tradition of mistletoe.   It is on...

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Headline: Veteran's Day...Something to think about

Date: December 13, 2024 by Jim Johnson

November is a special month for thinking about  holidays like Thanksgiving and Vet-erans Day.  Ok, Ok let’s toss in the Marine Corps’ birthday.  The Marines were formed in  Tuns Tavern (Philadelphia) on Novem-ber 10th of 1775.   Ok, do y’al  “Jarheads” feel better now?  They do g...

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Headline: Simpsonville Tree Lighting held Dec. 6

Date: December 13, 2024 by Justin Campbell - City of Simpsonville

The 6th Annual Simpsonville Tree Lighting Ceremony at the Simpsonville Arts Center on Dec. 5 featured the Hillcrest High School student choir the Ram Voices and Greenville-based musician Steve Eager, who, among a Christmas carol medley sing-along, performed for the first time in public the original song by Eager "Simply Home" about the City of Simp...

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Headline: Mayoral Minutes...Our Story Begins on Christmas Eve

Date: December 13, 2024 by NEWSTORY

On December 24, 1886, the stagecoach stop affectionately named “Fountain Inn” formerly was founded as a City in the state of South Carolina.  For the last 138 years, our community has kept Christmas close to its heart. In times of prosperity, need, triumph, and grief - Fountain Inn celebrates Christmas unlike any other community b...

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Headline: Inn the Know... from the Desk of Shawn Bell Bell

Date: December 13, 2024 by Shawn Bell

As we reflect on 2024, we are proud to highlight the significant strides made by the City of Fountain Inn. Our community has experienced remarkable growth and development, thanks to the dedication and vision of our elected city officials, staff, and residents. Key achievements in 2024 include: INNvision  The adoption of our new comprehensive...

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Headline: Christmas parades kick-off the Holiday season

Date: December 13, 2024 by The Simpsonville Sentinel

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Headline: Obituary

Date: November 8, 2024 by The Simpsonville Sentinel

Obituary  Debra A. Grover, 66, of Duncan, SC and wife of Rick Grover passed to glory on Tuesday, Nov 5th, 2024 in Atlanta, Ga. Born in Manchester, NH, September 23, 1958, Debby graduated from Manchester Memorial High School, and was then employed by National Life Insurance Company in Montpelier, VT where she met Rick and they were married o...

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Headline: AN OPOSSUM CALLED SI-QUA

Date: November 7, 2024 by Sue Ercolini

Si-qua was an opossum that wandered around on our back deck for a couple of years.  Every night he managed to eat whatever dry cat food was left at the bottom of the bowl. Water was a necessity to wash it down, and I used to think they were rather dumb animals because he would walk in circles trying to find water when the bowl was right next t...

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Headline: Street Survival Tactics

Date: November 7, 2024 by Rick Grover

Editor's note: Once again we are offering a reprint of a past article as Rick is continuing to tend to Debby as she remains hospitalized. Our prayers continue for the Grover family.   The Gates of Hell opened on October 7th 2023 when thousands of demons attacked Israel in a wicked assault on innocent civilians, including families, with ...

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Headline: Are we between a rock and a hard place?

Date: November 7, 2024 by Scott Crosby

“Those who fail to learn from history are doomed to repeat it” is a well-known truism.   Would-be President Trump seems intent on putting the U.S. and the World on track to repeat history. An AP article about the Fed’s upcoming interest-rate reduction published on November 3rd raises concerns about the hazy economic fu...

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Headline: Mauldin Garden Club News

Date: November 7, 2024 by Lorraine Baxter

The Mauldin Garden Club would like to thank everyone who stopped by to support our fall sale. It was great to see past mem-bers and greet possible new members. The plants, seeds, baked goods, and treasures went to many new homes. Our guest speaker at the October meeting was Ron Brenneman from the South Carolina Bluebird Society. He shared his exper...

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Headline: Kilgore-Lewis House descendant donates family Bible to the Greenville Council of Garden Clubs

Date: November 7, 2024 by Sheila Miller

The perfect fall weather welcomed 45 guests to the Kil-gore-Lewis House on Oct. 22. This historical home was a beautiful setting for Shelby Lewis Jones, a descendant of the original owners of this house, to make a donation of the family Bible to the Greenville Council of Garden Clubs. One of the Bible entries dates back to 1881! Shelby shared stor...

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Headline: Bernie Barber US NAVY Chief Operations Specialist

Date: November 7, 2024 by Steve Waterson

Bernie entered the US Navy under the old, delayed entry program July 1970. Leaving for bootcamp arriving at the Great Lakes Recruit Training Center August 1970. After bootcamp he at-tended Radarmen “A” school. Upon gradu-ation from Radarmen “A” school he trans-ferred to his first ship, USS Charles P. Cecil (DD-835) home port...

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Headline: Kamala Harris wants your 401(k) and IRA

Date: November 7, 2024 by Scott Crosby

An article ap-peared in the Octo-ber 8th issue of the Wall Street Jour-nal, titled, “Kama-la Harris Is Eyeing Your 401(k).”  Of course, what goes for 401(k)s goes for IRAs as well. Kamala Attacks Profits Kamala wants to increase the corporate tax rate to a level that would cost a company one third of its profits.   Pro...

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Headline: Investors Column So You Like Games?

Date: November 7, 2024 by Scott Crosby

Are you one of those who is always playing games on his cellphone?   When it comes to playing games, do you like the most challenging games – the tougher the better? Scott Crosby Do you like games of skill?  Do you prefer games that require knowledge and skill, versus games of chance? Do you like a game where your score...

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Headline: Rhoda’s Recipes - Chicken Crepes

Date: November 7, 2024 by Rhoda & Scott Crosby

This is one of our favorite recipes but I have not shared it before now because it can be a bit tricky.  It took me a few times before I mastered making the crepes prior to filling them and placing them in the casserole.  Be sure to add the 30 minutes the batter needs to refrigerate prior to cooking when you plan your start time.  8...

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Headline: Food Bank Donation Suggestions

Date: November 7, 2024 by The Simpsonville Sentinel

With people still donat-ing for relief from Hurricane Helene, and donations for the upcoming holidays, here are some tips and guidance for donations to food pantries derived from feedback by those who use them: 1. Everyone donates Kraft Mac and Cheese in the box. They can rarely use it because it needs milk and butter which is hard to get from reg...

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Headline: Fork Shoals Christmas Parade

Date: November 7, 2024 by Special to The Sentinel

The Fork Shoals Christ-mas Parade is always held at 3:00 on the 1st Sunday after Thanksgiving. This is the 1st parade of the season. There is no better way to get in the Christmas spirit!  The parade route begins at Fork Shoals School, pro-ceeds through downtown Fork Shoals and ends at Ce-dar Falls Park. The route is approximately a mile lo...

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Headline: Fountain Inn Parade

Date: November 7, 2024 by The Simpsonville Sentinel

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Headline: Simpsonville Christmas Parade

Date: November 7, 2024 by The Simpsonville Sentinel

On Sunday, December 8th, 2024 the Simpsonville Area Chamber of Commerce and the City of Simpsonville will proudly host Simpsonville’s Christmas Parade, This year’s event will feature an overall theme: Christmas Through the Decades and awards for the best entries.  All local businesses and community groups are invited to be a part ...

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Headline: Merry Mauldin Christmas - Holiday Market and Tree Lighting

Date: November 7, 2024 by The Simpsonville Sentinel

Have yourself a Merry Mauldin Christmas this holiday season as we celebrate the festivities with a holiday market, pictures with Santa, live music, and the annual tree lighting event. There will be other jolly extras to keep your spirits bright so keep an eye out for more information! ...

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Headline: NEW PARADE ROUTE

Date: November 7, 2024 by The Simpsonville Sentinel

At 2:00 PM on Saturday, December 7, the Greater Mauldin Chamber of Commerce and the City of Mauldin invite you to experience the magic of Mauldin’s Christmas Paradepresented by 105.5 FM / 97.5 FM / 1560 AM | The ROAR | Byrne Digital! ...

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Headline: Veterans Day Events set for local communities

Date: November 7, 2024 by The Simpsonville Sentinel

Fountain Inn Hosts Special Veteran’s Day Lunch to Honor Local Heroes In a heartfelt tribute to the brave men and women who have served our country, The City of Fountain Inn is proud to host it’s twelfth annual Veteran’s Day Lunch at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, November 8th, 2024 at the City of Fountain Inn’s Activities Center. Th...

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Headline: Mayoral Minutes...Over 100 New Parking Spots Planned for Downtown F

Date: November 7, 2024 by Fountain Inn Mayor GP McLeer

“We need more parking.” Outside of requests for a new signal on Exit 23 (Hwy 418 / 385-S), parking is one of the top issues I hear every day. By the way, the signal at Exit 23? It’s being constructed as we speak - they are just awaiting the control cabinet at this point. I look forward to hosting my own ribbon cutting on that pro...

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Headline: Fountain Inn Museum Hosts Revolutionary War Exhibit Throughout November

Date: November 7, 2024 by Chloe Zivitski - Managing Director Fountain Inn Museum

In honor of Veterans Day and National Veterans Month, and in anticipation of the 250th commemoration in 2025 of America’s War for Independence, the Fountain Inn Museum is proud to host a Revolutionary War exhibit in collaboration with the Revolutionary War Museum. This special exhibit, running throughout November, celebrates the first war fou...

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Headline: City of Mauldin Appoints Gregory Saxton as Assistant City Administrator

Date: November 7, 2024 by Press Release

Gregory Saxton, a dynamic leader with nearly 15 years of experience in local government, has been appointed to serve as Mauldin’s first-ever assistant city administrator. In this newly created position, Sax-ton will assist City Administrator Seth Duncan in managing daily munici-pal operations, including organizing, planning and directing assi...

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Headline: Inn the Know... from the Desk of Shawn Bell Bell

Date: November 7, 2024 by Shawn Bell

CHRISTMAS INN OUR TOWN Christmas Inn Our Town in Fountain Inn is a time-honored tra-dition that brings the community together to celebrate the holiday season. With a full schedule of events that capture the magic of Christmas, it's a wonderful way to create lasting memories with family and friends. TREE LIGHTING The festivities start with a tree...

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Headline: 10,000-Seat Soccer Stadium Coming to BridgeWay Station!

Date: November 7, 2024 by Scott Crosby

Phase Two of the ongoing development of BridgeWay Station began with a huge announcement on October 30th:  a soccer stadium will be built below the parking area. The kickoff event on the 30th was MC’d by Mauldin City Counci lmember Taft Matney.  Speakers included Mauldin’s Mayor Terry Merritt, State Senator Ross Turner, Sta...

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Headline: Veterans Day INN Fountain Inn

Date: October 11, 2024 by The Simpsonville Sentinel

The Fountain Inn Veterans Day Celebration is an opportunity to celebrate Veterans Day and to honor local veterans. The ceremony will take place at the Activities Center Gym, 610 Fairview Street, on Friday November 8, 2024, at 11:00 am. The Upstate Senior Band will present patriotic selections throughout the program. The Keynote Speaker is Jim Kvam,...

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Headline: Simpsonville Garden Club recognized for 75 years of service

Date: October 11, 2024 by Rebecca Garcia

The Simpsonville Garden Club celebrated 75 years of service in the community, September 21st with a drop-in celebration at the Rotary. The history of the club, its awards, project photos, and yearbooks were on display for the public. Garden club members past and present were in attendance, reflecting on the fruit of their labors. David Stoudenmire,...

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Headline: Mauldin Garden Club News

Date: October 11, 2024 by Linda Baxter

Mauldin Garden Club is having their Fall Sale. The date is Saturday October 19, 2024 from 9am to 1pm. We will be at the Mauldin Senior Center Pavilion behind the open air market. Entrance on Butler or Corn Rd. Having use of the pavilion insures the sale goes on rain or shine. Besides plants there will be seeds, new or gently used treasures, and bak...

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Headline: TEENY-TINY, COLORFUL ASTERS

Date: October 11, 2024 by Sue Ercolini

Summer came and went this past month, thank goodness!  I am not sure how much more heat and lack of rain some of our gardens outside of Simpsonville can handle!  Trees have been dropping their leaves for some time due to summer stress and we can only hope the remaining ones will give us vibrant fall colors.  With that in mind, many...

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Headline: The Insult of “Indigenous People Day”

Date: October 11, 2024 by Scott Crosby

Indigenous People Day is supposed to be a national holiday, celebrated on the same day as Columbus Day, October 14th. “Indigenous People”?  Who are they? If they are those we call the American Indians, which ones are “indigenous”?   America has been called the “Land of Immigrants”.&nbs...

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Headline: Simpsonville City Council votes to reject Impact Fee Proposal

Date: October 11, 2024 by Chad O'Rear - City Councilman Ward 1

In our September 10 Business meeting I had a very significant proposal that was rejected by the majority of Council.  My proposal was to fund a study that would advise the city on how to impose Impact Fees on all future new development.  Not long ago, in this very newspaper, the Mayor of Ft. Inn laid out the pros and cons of Impact Fees a...

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Headline: Biden and Harris represent a cartel of corruption

Date: October 11, 2024 by Bob Weir

The open borders policy of the Biden/Harris Administration has allowed scores of criminal gangs from foreign countries to invade the US and begin organizing their nefarious activities. Recently, Texas Governor Greg Abbott announced that his state is launching an operation that will aggressively target the dangerous Venezuelan gang, Tren de Aragua (...

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Headline: In opposition to Penny Sales Tax

Date: October 11, 2024 by Laird Minor

Greenville’s Proposed Penny Sales Tax In November, voters in Greenville County will have the opportunity to approve or disapprove a proposed local-option 1% sales and use tax on top of the existing state sales tax. Title 4, Chapter 10, of State law authorizes 5 different specialized local-option sales taxes (the Capital Projects Sales Tax is ...

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Headline: Finance – Being Wealthier

Date: October 11, 2024 by Scott Crosby

For our newer readers:  Finance articles are intended for people who are not particularly knowledgeable in financial issues.  Over the years, a wide variety of subjects have been covered.  This month’s column will be somewhat repetitive, but you can also expect some more recent insights and additional factors that will be helpf...

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Headline: Investors Column - Being Wealthier

Date: October 11, 2024 by Scott Crosby

Scott Crosby Think of Investing in stocks as your “second career.”  You may be employed at a company with hundreds of employees, but as an investor, you are self-employed at the same time.    What Are Stocks? Many small businesses are “privately owned” by a single person, a husband-and-wife, or a s...

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Headline: Street Survival Tactics

Date: October 11, 2024 by Rick Grover

Editor's note: As Rick's wife, Debby, continues treatment we are again praying for her complete recovery. We will continue to include an article from our Street Smarts collection to keep our thoughts with Rick and Debby until he can write for us again. We want to offer every opportunity possible to learn more about how to keep your family and your...

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Headline: Rhoda’s Recipes - Fried Ice Cream

Date: October 11, 2024 by Rhoda & Scott Crosby

When eating at Mexican restaurants, my favorite dessert has always been Fried Ice Cream.  Knowing I did not have the facilities to make it at home, I never attempted it.  Then I found this recipe online that does not involve frying it at all!  The taste is very similar and is delicious.  I tried it once with plain vanilla ice cr...

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Headline: Simpsonville Sentinel Veteran of the Month

Date: October 11, 2024 by Steve Waterson

Name of Veteran:  Michael W. Gavaghan Jr., Gunnery Sergeant, USMC, Retired Noteworthy battles/arenas/other:  Participated in Operation Southern Watch (June 1998 – Dec 1998), Served in Ramadi, Iraq in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom (Sept 2004 – March 2005), Served in Hit, Iraq in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom (Ma...

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Headline: Happy 100th Birthday Elisha Sellers,Jr.

Date: October 11, 2024 by The Simpsonville Sentinel

WWII, Korean War Veteran & 60 yearcareer with Newspaperin Whiteville, NC  Elisha Sellers, Jr, will celebrate his 100th birthday on October 20, 2024. Mr. Sellers was born in 1924, in Southport, NC. He is a veteran of WWII and the Korean War, serving in the Coast Guard and the Navy. Mr. Sellers worked for The News Reporter in Whitev...

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Headline: Daughters of the American Revolution celebrate the 237th anniversary of the framing of our Constitution

Date: October 11, 2024 by Anne Peden

Anne Peden, PhD - Greenville County Historic Preservation Commission On Tuesday, September 17th at 4 PM, the Nathanael Greene Chapter, National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution gathered with friends and family to ring bells and recognize the signing of The Constitution. We are delighted that the statue of our namesak...

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Headline: The U.S. Air Force Museum

Date: October 11, 2024 by Scott Crosby

Airplanes space ships – missiles:  the U.S. Air Force Museum at the Wright-Patterson Air Force Base in Dayton, Ohio includes hundreds of examples of flying objects!   From the very first hot-air ballons to the first airplanes, the first warplanes, the warplanes of every conflict since, up to the most modern airplanes and s...

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Headline: FALL IS AT HAND NOW

Date: October 11, 2024 by Moonville Mae

The sun is noticeably rising to the south of my tree line and her rays are beginning to warm the slate of the sunroom floor.  My hummers are missing from the feeders, but the silence I felt in August is replaced by a more vocal crew of feathered friends and visitors.  It is a wonderful time with leaves floating down to cover the lawn as t...

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Headline: Mayoral Minutes...What Greenville’s Penny for Roads Could Mean for Fountain Inn

Date: October 11, 2024 by Fountain Inn Mayor GP McLeer

This election, voters in Greenville County will have the ability to vote on whether or not they would like to impose a 1% sales tax to fund road, bridge, intersection, and traffic safety improvements throughout the County. For this month’s column, I wanted to highlight what is actually on the ballot for Fountain Inn so that voters can make an...

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Headline: Celebrate Columbus Day

Date: October 11, 2024 by Scott Crosby

Columbus Day is coming – on Monday, October 14th. At a time when most people still believed the Earth was flat, when the first scientists since the decline of ancient Greece, like Francis Bacon, Galileo, and Isaac Newton were still more than a hundred years into the future, and Christianity preached “Do not love this world or anything ...

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Headline: Column: Inn the Know... from the Desk of Shawn Bell

Date: October 11, 2024 by Shawn Bell

As we enter the home stretch of this voting cycle, I wanted to take a minute to remind you how important it is to have your voice heard. Fountain Inn residents can cast votes for a myriad of issues, from a local penny sales tax that would be used to improve roads and intersections to selecting the next President of the United States.  Voting ...

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Headline: Storm Recovery continues... thousands still without power

Date: October 11, 2024 by Bob Gecy

At one time after the storm, 98% of Laurens Electric customers were without power. Duke Energy estimated that over 250,000 people in the upstate lost service. It's been a devastating storm for our area and the recovery has begun.  After long hours and with the aid of several states power companies pitching in, the percentage of outages has im...

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Headline: Finance – Profit Is of Life-or-Death Importance

Date: September 10, 2024 by Scott Crosby

Is Profit Bad? Some people will tell you so. What are they telling you about your life? Imagine you – or you and your family or a group of people – are in a forest.  Whether the time is the present, or in some distant past thousands of years ago, does not matter.  Imagine, to make matters worse, you have nothing – no c...

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Headline: Investors Column Why the Fed Raises and Lowers Interest Rates

Date: September 10, 2024 by Scott Crosby

If you read the news even occasionally, particularly since President Biden’s election, mentions of “the Fed” have crossed your path. What is the Fed?  In 1913, Congress created the Federal Reserve System to be the central banking system of the U.S.  That organization is often referred to as the Fed.   Financ...

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Headline: Keeping Southern Courtesy Alive

Date: September 10, 2024 by Scott Crosby

“Hi,” I said.   When you do your grocery shopping at 7:00 in the morning, there are only a half-dozen other customers in the store.  I happened to pass one as I walked down an aisle.   She jumped.  From her expression, I could read her mind:  “A weirdo?”   Had she moved to Sout...

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Headline: Rotie by Stella’s.. Finally, an Upscale Restaurant in Mauldin

Date: September 10, 2024 by Scott Crosby

BridgeWay Station and Mauldin finally have an upscale restaurant – “Rotie by Stella’s”. Do you enjoy going to dinner in an upscale restaurant?  If so, you no longer have to travel out of Mauldin to reach one. Once a hostess has seated you at your table, take a look at the menu.  The first thing you notice is the ...

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Headline: Fountain Inn Garden Club News…

Date: September 10, 2024 by Sheila Miller

What an honor it was to spend time at the “Summer Tea” with 60+ others at the Fountain Inn Senior Center on 8/22! Jill Scherer shared about club involvements which include civic, schools, scout groups, nursing homes and many others. Sheila Miller did a “hands on” program about how to create your fall porch containers using ...

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Headline: Mauldin Garden Club News

Date: September 10, 2024 by Linda Baxter

  We are planning our plant sale for October 19th from 9a-1p. The Mauldin Senior Center has again graciously allowed us to set up in their pavilion located behind the open air market. Easy access off Butler Rd or Corn Rd. We will have a large selection of  perennials, seeds, gently used treasures, and our delicious bake goods. Having u...

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Headline: ELEPHANT EARS...A Little Bit of Paradise

Date: September 10, 2024 by Sue Ercolini

If you have ever seen an Elephant Ear, they can become huge plants with gigantic leaves; it’s a garden focal point for sure!  It’s no wonder their common name equates them with elephants because their leaves have some resemblance to the huge flapping ears that made ‘Dumbo the Flying Elephant’ famous.  And, on a ver...

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Headline: Street Survival Tactics

Date: September 10, 2024 by Rick Grover

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Headline: Street Survival Tactics

Date: September 10, 2024 by Rick Grover

Editor's note: We are continuing to pray for Debby Grover that God will grant her a full recovery. Rick is with Debby at a Hospital in Atlanta, and she is making much progress toward recovery. Please keep the Grover family in your prayers.    With Rick’s permission we are keeping his presence in our paper by sharing some reader fa...

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Headline: Simpsonville Sentinel Veteran of the Month

Date: September 10, 2024 by The Simpsonville Sentinel

Command Sergeant Major Peter K. Heggie currently serves as the CSM for the 117th Engineer Brigade.  He is the senior enlisted advisor to the Brigade Commander. Command Sergeant Major Heggie is originally from Fredericton, New Brunswick, Canada.  In 1994, he enlisted in the South Carolina Army National Guard as an Artilleryman (13B). ...

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Headline: Political thinking from City Hall to President Biden and Beyond

Date: September 10, 2024 by Scott Crosby

“I am not a politician,” insists the newly-elected City Councilman.   If it Looks Like a Duck . . . To get elected to an office requires registering to have your name placed on the ballot.  To win enough votes on Election Day requires campaigning:  designing, printing, and posting campaign signs, meeting voters, ex...

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Headline: Moonville Mae is ready for autumn

Date: September 10, 2024 by Moonville Mae

The sun is noticeably rising later and setting earlier.  Last week the nights were sweater cool, a welcome break from the dog days of summer.  Those refreshing mornings, as I gave my potted plants an invigorating drink, I noticed that all was quiet on the home front, almost alarmingly silent.  Not a bird was singing, not one. That t...

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Headline: American Legion Post 271 Baseball Season

Date: September 10, 2024 by The Simpsonville Sentinel

Our Golden Strip Warriors led by Scott Ramsey had a great first season. After years of absence in the area, the Golden Strip Warriors baseball team was brought back to life by the American Legion Post 271 of Mauldin, SC. Winning their regular season with an 8 / 4 record and overall record of 9/6, the team brought life back to the area.  It was...

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Headline: Simpsonville City Council Report By Tim Pinkerton, Councilman Ward 5

Date: September 10, 2024 by The Simpsonville Sentinel

In July and August, the Simpsonville City Council was active with new business to be reviewed, discussed, and voted on. The August 13th Business Meeting included the following. 2nd Reading of O-2024-03 Stormwater Development Standards Ordinance This ordinance amended Article 10 of the Simpsonville Land Development System that is subject to Simpso...

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Headline: Column: Inn the Know... from the Desk of Shawn Bell

Date: September 10, 2024 by Shawn Bell

I am excited to announce the 2024 Fountain Inn Civics Academy, a special class designed to provide you with a deeper understanding of our city government and the services we offer to our residents. This experience is tailored to those who are eager to gain a comprehensive understanding of how our city functions and the various ways in which we cont...

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Headline: Mayoral Minutes...Summer in Fountain Inn

Date: September 10, 2024 by Fountain Inn Mayor GP McLeer

This month I wanted to take a quick look back at an extremely full summer in Fountain Inn, because it was quite the season for us. ● We completed two major parking projects, totally gutting and rebuilding three city parking lots, and adding over a dozen new spaces, including more handicapped parking. More parking plans are coming, but these were...

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Headline: The South Carolina Koi and Water Garden Society is holding its Annual Koi and Goldfish Show at the Simpsonville Activity and Senior Center

Date: September 10, 2024 by Kay Barutha

Just a few short weeks ago kids were ecstatic to be out of school for a few weeks, moms and dads were busy planning summer activities and much-anticipated vacations, and The Summer Olympics in Paris were being promised and promoted for later in the summer. And just like that, in a blink of an eye, summer is over, activities and vacations are vague ...

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Headline: Mauldin to host anuual BBQ Cook-off

Date: September 10, 2024 by Lauren Carter

The Mauldin Cultural Center is gearing up for another epic pig-out with the 14th annual SOOIE. BBQ Cook-Off presented by South Carolina Federal Credit Union on Friday, Sept. 13 and Saturday, Sept. 14. The two-day event will feature more than 25 cookers along with live music and family-friendly activities at the Cultural Center’s outdoor amphi...

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Headline: First Step Realty, Maria Godfrey and Tracy Davenport of Atlantic Bay collaborate to present “Badge V Badge”

Date: September 9, 2024 by Shirley Adams

With autumn, numerous fun activities clamor for our attention, but here is one that you will not want to miss! Maria Godfrey of First Step Realty and Tracy Davenport of Atlantic Bay have collaborated to present “Badge V Badge” on 10/26/2024, 10 am-2 pm, at the Mauldin High School. This event will honor and support our local veterans whi...

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Headline: Busy Bees Quilt Guild

Date: September 9, 2024 by Wil Hodges

Good morning, as a member of the Busy Bee Quilt guild in Fountain Inn I’m overseeing the promotion of our upcoming quiit show on October 4-6 at the Fountain Inn Activity center. As a part of that promotion I am forwarding a press release for your consideration to use Iin your publication in September. I’ve included as well a p...

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Headline: Rhoda’s Recipes - Casserole Barbequed Chicken

Date: September 9, 2024 by Rhoda & Scott Crosby

Another favorite from the Officers Wives’ Cookbook. I like the fact that you get the flavor of barbeque with chicken that is moister than that done on a grill. I have prepared it with corn and without and prefer serving corn as a side dish instead of in the casserole. 6 serving sized pieces o...

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Headline: 125th anniversary of the Peden reunion

Date: September 9, 2024 by The Simpsonville Sentinel

The 125th anniversary of the Peden reunion was held July 19-20 at Fairview Presbyterian Church and was filled with laughter and fun. Cousins renewed old acquaintances and met new ones. It was a busy weekend of tours on Friday and a BBQ supper. Saturday our service featured local historians and Fairview members Barrow and Carolin...

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Date: September 9, 2024 by Anne Case

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Headline: Finance – Profit Is of Life-or-Death Importance

Date: September 9, 2024 by Scott Crosby

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Headline: Baby Boomers – Makers of Your World

Date: August 10, 2024 by Scott Crosby

Baby Boomers were not always old Baby Boomers were born between 1945 and 1963.  Those not already retired will soon be doing so.   Prior to the Millennials, the Baby Boomers were the most numerous generation ever.  The Boomers have dominated the workplace for decades, and their retirement is resulting in a smaller, less experi...

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Headline: Obituary

Date: August 9, 2024 by The Simpsonville Sentinel

Paul Alphonso Severini, 85, of Easley, husband of the late Anna Mae Giles Severini, passed away on Thursday, July 18, 2024. Born in Newark, New Jersey, he was a son of the late Paul W. and Philomenia DiGiovine Severini. Paul lived a remarkable life filled with hard work, love, and cherished moments. Throughout his remarkable 60-year career as an i...

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Headline: Fountain Inn Garden Club News… Summer into Fall!

Date: August 9, 2024 by Sheila Miller

Summer is in full swing, but the Fountain Inn Gaden Club is already beginning fall projects as we fill the planters at Fountain Inn Elementary School and at Fountain Inn High School! We will be working on a Butterfly Garden project at FIES in memory of Joan Wilson and will be having a dedication event later this fall. Our first meeting will be S...

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Headline: Mauldin Garden Club News

Date: August 9, 2024 by Linda Baxter

Mauldin Garden Club has been keeping busy this summer. In June we took a tour of the Greenwood topiary display. So many beautiful creations from a Jeep to a mermaid and frogs to elephants. It was a wonderful day to walk around Greenwood, do some window shopping and have lunch.  On July 11th we had a guided tour of Furman's organic garden. It ...

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Headline: Mauldin Theatre Company opens with "A Chorus Line"

Date: August 9, 2024 by Kristofer Parker

The Mauldin Theatre Company at the Mauldin Cultural Center is set to electrify audiences with its 2024-2025 season, featuring a diverse and daring selection of shows. Kicking off the season with a classic: A Chorus Line, the Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award-winning musical, will open the season with a bang. This iconic show celebrates the unsun...

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Headline: ROSE OF SHARON…Beauty or Beast

Date: August 9, 2024 by Sue Ercolini

“A rose is a rose by any other name would smell as sweet,” said Juliet in Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet.  It suggests that a name is just a label, and its importance is how it is, not what it is called.  And so be it with the ROSE OF SHARON, not a rose at all, not even in the same family.   The naming of plan...

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Headline: Motown Show at the Younts Center

Date: August 9, 2024 by Bob Weir

Dear Editor: My family and I attended the Motown show last night and we were overwhelmed by the amazing talent displayed by the gifted cast! The upbeat, pop-influenced style of rhythm and blues, portrayed by powerful dancing arrangements, artistic sets, and mellifluous harmony, brought the audience to their feet in thunderous applause. The enthusi...

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Headline: Mauldin ranked fourth best city in South Carolina by USA Today

Date: August 9, 2024 by Special to The Sentinel

USA Today The City of Mauldin was ranked the fourth best city in South Carolina by USA Today Homefront, based on a 2024 study that ranked 26 cities in the state across 16 quality-of-life metrics. The publication mentioned the City’s location, recreational activities, diverse cultural events and housing affordability as key features that make...

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Headline: Simpsonville City Council overturns Planning Commission recommendation

Date: August 9, 2024 by Bob Gecy

Very recently the Council adopted an ordinance proposed by Ward 1 Councilman Chad O’rear that would change the number of votes needed for council to override a recommendation of the Planning Commission from five to four votes. O’rear explained, “The change was proposed for several reasons, to give council the ability to have more ...

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Headline: Finance – A Million in Your IRA?

Date: August 9, 2024 by Scott Crosby

When is a million in your 401k or IRA not a million? When you start withdrawing money from your 401k or IRA.  Then you must pay taxes on that money. You saved your whole life. You took advantage of your employer’s 401k plan.  You did everything right. What happens now that you are retiring? Know the Rules First and foremost, un...

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Headline: Investors Column Bellwethers

Date: August 9, 2024 by Scott Crosby

Peering into the future Where is the stock market headed?  Will it improve or decline?   The larger question, of course, is:  in what direction is the U.S. economy trending? AMRMX Mutual Fund The AMRMX mutual fund is presently a good indicator of where the best strength of the economy may be found. AMRMX is a mutual fu...

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Headline: Street Survival Tactics

Date: August 9, 2024 by Rick Grover

Street Survivors, after 15 great years of writing for the Simpsonville Sentinel, I will be shutting down my Street Survival Tactics column. You'll certainly understand my reason, as you continue to read. On June 21st, just a few short weeks ago, my beautiful wife of 42 years, Debby suffered a stroke with no advanced warning other than the worst he...

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Headline: Rhoda’s Recipes

Date: August 9, 2024 by Rhoda & Scott Crosby

Traditionally on Easter Sunday I would serve a large ham garnished with pineapple rings.  As my family Easter dinner became smaller, a whole ham was less and less practical.  When I discovered this recipe online for Pineapple Sauce, I thought what a wonderful way to get that pineapple and ham combination I have always loved with no leftov...

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Headline: Simpsonville Sentinel Veteran of the Month

Date: August 9, 2024 by Rick Grover

Veteran of the Month – August 2024 Petty Officer 2nd Class Duwayne ‘Cowboy’ Rikard The Simpsonville Sentinel is proud to introduce our Veteran of the Month, E-5 Petty Officer 2nd Class Duwayne ‘Cowboy’ Rikard, a native South Carolinian.  Cowboy was born in Greenwood and raised in Saluda, and outside of...

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Headline: Hillcrest 1969 55th Reunion

Date: August 9, 2024 by Carol Durham

Hello, Classmates Hillcrest 1969!! We are planning our 55th Class Reunion and would love to see you!  October 26, 2024 Time: 4:30pm till Meal: 6:00pm BBQ with trimmings Price: $15.00 per person Remit payment with contact information(Classmate, Guest, Address, Phone, Email)to Carol A Durham, 208 Rosemary Lane, Greenville SC 29615 ***Must...

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Headline: Fury Friday Parade to launch new season

Date: August 9, 2024 by Melissa March

Shortly after the Fountain Inn High School Athletic Boosters Club was established, supporters of the Fury sought ways to unite the community around the new school and its students. Inspired by Booster Club President Missey Marsh, who recognized that connecting the community and the school was key to building support, they organized a parade to c...

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Headline: Moonville Mae took a history trip with teens?!?

Date: August 9, 2024 by Moonville Mae

For several summers I have been lucky enough to take a short summer road trip with my granddaughter, now 16 and driving, my cousin, and her granddaughter, soon to be 14.  We’ve had some great trips and the girls always say they loved Chattanooga best.  It was great with the aquarium, caves, Rock City, and duck boat rides, but this y...

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Headline: Mayoral Minutes...Impact Fees 101

Date: August 9, 2024 by Fountain Inn Mayor GP McLeer

Impact Fees. We’ve heard about them from nearly every city, every county, and every citizen. In fact, in Fountain Inn, it was raised by our citizens during our Comprehensive Plan input sessions and surveys so much that it was one of the top ten recommendations for the City. It’s a recommendation that we’re already putting into act...

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Headline: Column: Inn the Know... from the Desk of Shawn Bell

Date: August 9, 2024 by Shawn Bell

I am thrilled to share the wonderful news that our city has been honored with the Municipal Association of South Carolina’s 2024 Achievement Award for the transformative renovation of Sanctified Hill Park. This prestigious recognition is a testament to our community’s dedication, collaboration, and vision for a better future. Summary o...

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Headline: Laurens County and Laurens Co. Planning Commission guilty of violating F.O.I.A.

Date: August 9, 2024 by Bob Gecy - Nancy Garrison - Chad O'Rear - Ashley Riddle

A lawsuit filed two years ago by the Laurens Residents for Quality Rural Living; a group of citizens concerned about plans for a large residential subdivision learned that the Judge has ruled in their favor. The Judge ruled that Laurens County Council and the Laurens County Planning Commission failed to follow rules about when and how officials ca...

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Headline: Biden’s War On the Economy

Date: July 12, 2024 by Scott Crosby

COVID is behind us.  Business is over that bump in the road.  The S&P 500 Index and the Dow have recovered. Their all-time highs were in late March, barely a month ago, and the indexes remain near those highs.   And yet, nobody would say the economy is doing great.  Nobody would say the outlook for the economy for the ...

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Headline: Simpsonville Garden Club Focuses on Native Plants and Wildlife Habitats

Date: July 11, 2024 by Rebecca Garcia

The Simpsonville Garden Club will kick off its new season with an ambitious focus on native plants. This shift towards native species is a pivotal step in restoring wildlife habitats that have been displaced, fragmented, or destroyed due to population and industrial growth in Simpsonville.  Native plants offer numerous benefits to both the ec...

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Headline: Fountain Inn Garden Club 70th Anniversary Party Photos

Date: July 11, 2024 by The Simpsonville Sentinel

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Headline: BUTTERFLY BUSHES BRING BUTTERFLIES

Date: July 11, 2024 by Sue Ercolini

Serendipity ‘luck or lucky’ is one of my favorite words when it comes to gardening.  On June 12th, we had over 40 people for a BBQ and tour of ‘Willowdale’, our wildlife garden.  The weather was perfect with temperatures in the low 80s and very little humidity...serendipity!  On June 13th, the temperatures wen...

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Headline: Simpsonville City Council Report

Date: July 11, 2024 by Tim Pinkerton

Special to The Sentinel It has been a busy several weeks at Simpsonville City Council. As mentioned in a previous column, an ordinance, TX-2024-01 Misc. Refinements to the Zoning Ordinance, was proposed to amend the requirement for five concurring votes of Council to overrule a Planning Commission recommendation to a simple majority. On June 11th ...

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Headline: Mauldin Theatre Company Takes on Bold New Season

Date: July 11, 2024 by Kristofer Parker

MAULDIN, S.C. – The Mauldin Theatre Company at the Mauldin Cultural Center is set to electrify audiences with its 2024-2025 season, featuring a diverse and daring selection of shows. Kicking off the season with a classic: A Chorus Line, the Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award-winning musical, will open the season with a bang. This iconic show cel...

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Headline: Peden Family Reunion set for July 19 & 20th

Date: July 11, 2024 by The Simpsonville Sentinel

Save the Date The 125th Peden Reunion will take place on July 19 and 20 at Fairview Presbyterian Church. 2 tours are offered on Friday ;. Cemetery of John and Peggy Peden in Chester or Museums in Laurens and Fountain Inn. BBQ supper afterwards at the Church. Saturday's service will feature young Fairview members, historians Barrow and Caroline Hug...

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Headline: Investors Column

Date: July 11, 2024 by Scott Crosby

If you have been reading Investors Column for a while, you probably are beginning to make some sense of what stocks are, how to buy and sell them.  You also are beginning to understand what mutual funds are. But there is another category of investment choices available:  “Exchange Traded Funds”, or “ETFs”.  E...

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Headline: Rhoda’s Recipes

Date: July 11, 2024 by Rhoda & Scott Crosby

Breakfast Pizza (but I serve it for dinner!) Another Powderhorn Cookbook special.  As mentioned in the headline, I like it so much that I serve it for dinner.  It may spill over slightly so it is best to place a piece of aluminum foil on the rack below to catch any spills.  1 pound bulk pork sausage Pillsbury Crescent rolls ...

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Headline: Street Survival Tactics

Date: July 11, 2024 by Rick Grover

Greetings Street Survivors…. due to some recent email requests, I’m reprinting a copy of a previous article I ran back in 2015, which focuses on your personal self-defense arsenal.  Please enjoy and continue to write in with your comments and questions !  Whether you are in your home, office, vehicle or walking down the stre...

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Headline: Simpsonville Sentinel Veteran of the Month

Date: July 11, 2024 by Jill Bachman

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Headline: Collins wins District 27 Council Seat

Date: July 11, 2024 by Special to The Sentinel

Out of 4,328 total votes in June 11 Republican Primary, Garey Collins received 3,011 to Butch Kirven’s 1,317. The upset victory saw 3 other county council incumbents unable to hold on to their seats. Prior to the election a group of citizens began a campaign to ‘Change Council’ and un-elect all incumbents. The effort brought incre...

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Headline: Moonville Mae says historic research is a great activity on hot summer days, but brickwork is not!

Date: July 11, 2024 by Moonville Mae

Wondering about some part of your family or community history?  Well, it may be a good time for you to do a little research and find out the answers to your questions.  Online research is fun and easy on Ancestry or some other site, but getting out and taking it another step to the Carolina Room at the Greenville County Library or the res...

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Headline: Mayoral Minutes

Date: July 11, 2024 by Fountain Inn Mayor GP McLeer

I have had this one particular poster hanging prominently in my house for quite a few years now. It is an original "war bonds" poster, printed in 1943, featuring artwork by Norman Rockwell with the words “Save Freedom of Speech” across the top. This poster was one in a series of "The Four Freedoms" by Rockwell which were inspired by Pre...

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Headline: Column: Inn the Know

Date: July 11, 2024 by Shawn Bell

I am excited to announce the commencement of our next zoning initiative: the update of our Zoning Ordinance and Land Development Regulations nicknamed INN The Zone. This project is pivotal in bringing to life the vision you laid out in our recently adopted INNvision Comprehensive Plan. Why This Update Matters Our current zoning and land developme...

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Headline: America’s Spirit of Liberty Celebrate Independence Day!

Date: July 11, 2024 by Scott Crosby

Independence Day is on July 4th, this year and Independence Day is held on July 4th, every year. Why? Our Heritage – How We Got Freedom America was once colonies belonging to Britain.  Back in Britain, the people lived according to the dictates of the King, the noblemen who were the actual owners of most of the land, and P...

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Headline: Eggs Up Grill Opens In Mauldin

Date: July 10, 2024 by Shirley Adams

On 6/13/2024 at 8:30 am, a ribbon-cutting ceremony officially opened the Mauldin Eggs Up Grill in the former site of Gretchen’s Abs Café and Supplies. This restaurant represents the fortieth franchise in South Carolina and the sixth owned by Conley McIntyre. Conley says that “they are really excited to be here in Mauldin and a pa...

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Headline: BUTTERFLY ROSE UNLIKE ANY OTHER ROSE

Date: June 7, 2024 by Sue Ercolini

Roses in my garden are blooming like crazy with very little disease problems and no Japanese beetles, yet!  This seems to be an especially good spring for roses, most likely due to our mild winter and plentiful rainfall and they are showing off.  I choose to grow roses that are full of personalities like Brindabella’s floribunda, ...

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Headline: Simply Freedom Fest - Simpsonville

Date: June 7, 2024 by The Simpsonville Sentinel

With "simply free" admission, a concert by pop icons Smash Mouth and a 15-minute fireworks show, the 2024 Simpsonville Simply Freedom Fest is the best way in the Upstate to celebrate the great U.S. of A!  Parking lots will open at 4 p.m. and doors will open at 5:30 p.m. Arrive early because parking is limited, and if the venue reaches capac...

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Headline: Rhoda’s Recipes

Date: June 7, 2024 by Rhoda & Scott Crosby

Many years ago, I lost a very close family member.  In true southern tradition, friends started arriving with food to express their sympathy.  In fact, their generosity fed my entire family, including several members visiting from out-of-state, for several days!  A dear friend brought a delicious pound cake.  Over the years I mi...

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Headline: Finance – The Destructiveness of Tyranny

Date: June 7, 2024 by Scott Crosby

If you lived in a tyranny – where the threat or possibility of the seizure of your wealth is a fact of life – would you buy all the things you have now, or would you hide your money, stashing it someplace where you hoped it was safe from being taken? What happens to money? When you spend your money, or use it to buy stocks and mu...

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Headline: Investors Column A Great Company’s Downhill Slide

Date: June 7, 2024 by Scott Crosby

Companies should not have life-spans.  There is no rational reason why a company should become physically or mentally less capable, like an animal or plant.  A business cannot suffer organ failures. And yet, companies can seem to become archaic, out-of-date, antiques of a bygone age. As an investor, of course, owning stock in such compa...

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Headline: Street Survival Tactics

Date: June 7, 2024 by Rick Grover

Welcome Back Street Survivors Today is a dark day for our beloved country. The United States of America has suffered a tremendous blow, not just to American Justice, but to the very fabric of our Constitution and way of life. Of course, I’m referring to former President Trump being convicted on every single trumped up charge in the kangaroo ...

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Headline: Peden Family Reunion set for July 19 & 20th

Date: June 7, 2024 by The Simpsonville Sentinel

Save the date The 125th Peden Reunion will take place on July 19 and 20 at Fairview Presbyterian Church. 2 tours are offered on Friday ;. Cemetery of John and Peggy Peden in Chester or Museums in Laurens and Fountain Inn. BBQ supper afterwards at the Church. Saturday's service will feature young Fairview members, historians Barrow and Caroline Hug...

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Headline: Simpsonville Sentinel Veteran of the Month

Date: June 7, 2024 by Rick Grover

Command Sergeant Major Jeff Brown pictured with his Father and Son The Simpsonville Sentinel is proud to introduce our Veteran of the Month, U.S. Army Combat Veteran, Command Sergeant Major Jeff Brown. The military service of the Brown family dates back to the French and Indian War of 1754, and this photo shows 3 generations of the Br...

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Headline: The Greenville Council of Garden Clubs

Date: June 7, 2024 by The Simpsonville Sentinel

On May 3-4, 2024, The Greenville Council of Garden Clubs presented a Spring Garden Tour… “Legacy Gardens of Augusta Road”. There were seven incredible gardens available for touring, all with a variety of delights to share. These photos are samples of the beauty and garden ideas to see on this tour.  If you were able to att...

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Headline: The Greatest Generation

Date: June 7, 2024 by Shirley Adams - Debbie Gresham contributing

On 12/9/2023, folks gathered at Rocky Creek Baptist Church to celebrate Doris Bramlett’s 90th birthday. It amazed her that 80 folks dropped by on such a rainy day to honor her. But this should come as no surprise because her life has touched so many in our community. Doris - Circa 1968 Doris Irene Green, Walton and Ruby Maurice Green&rs...

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Headline: Laurens County Museum Events in June

Date: June 7, 2024 by Debbie Vaughn

Laurens, SC - June is another month of great programs scheduled at the Laurens County Museum including a Revolutionary War lecture, an exhibit opening of Vintage Laurens County Quilts including some from the mid-1800’s, and the museum will be a stop on the SC Ag&Art Tour.  All events are open to the public. The museum is located at...

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Headline: A Blue Ridge Day Trip

Date: June 7, 2024 by Scott Crosby

The remarkable scenic beauty of the Blue Ridge Mountains always makes a drive on the Blue Ridge Parkway a great day trip really worth doing.     The Pisgah Inn Overnight Accomodations atThe Pisgah Inn Before you go, make reservations for lunch at the Pisgah Inn.  If you live in the Golden Strip, schedule about two hours ...

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Headline: A Blue Ridge Day Trip

Date: June 7, 2024 by Scott Crosby

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Headline: Mayoral Minutes...Getting it done!

Date: June 7, 2024 by Fountain Inn Mayor GP McLeer

June 11 is the 2024 SC Primary Elections date. This year, as in nearly every year, the primaries are important for Fountain Inn - and a large portion of our state. In fact, between uncontested races and primary-only races, over 50% of our SC House and Senate seats in Columbia are either already determined or will be on June 11 and not November 5. ...

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Headline: Fountain Inn Garden Club turned 70 in February and planning to host a celebration in June

Date: June 7, 2024 by Sheila Miller

 We are hosting a drop-in event on  Thursday, June 20 from 3:30-5:30, at the Museum and Chamber building, 102 Depot Street, Fountain Inn. Everyone is invited!  Especially if your relatives were members over the past 70 years…we would love to have you attend. Those interested in joining a garden club are also invited to come...

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Headline: Column: Inn the Know... from the Desk of Shawn Bell

Date: June 7, 2024 by Shawn Bell

This November 5, you will be asked to vote for, or against a ballot measure to improve roads and highways in Greenville County.  This proposal suggests implementing a one percent (1%) sales and use tax for a period not exceeding eight years. The revenue generated from this tax will be dedicated to funding crucial infrastructure projects across...

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Headline: Congressman Duncan responds to verdict in the Sham Trial of President Donald J. Trump

Date: June 7, 2024 by Press Release

Washington, D.C. — Following the jury’s decision in the trial of President Donald J. Trump, Congressman Jeff Duncan released the following statement: “I’m disgusted by the unconstitutional and unprecedented trial that has wrongly convicted President Trump,” said Congressman Jeff Duncan. “From the beginning, we h...

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Headline: Primary Election set for June 11

Date: June 7, 2024 by Bob Gecy

On Tuesday, June 11, both the Republican and Democratic Parties in Greenville County will hold a nominating election to establish candidates for the November 5 General Election. The list below includes all Greenville County candidates offering for election as well as two U.S. Congressional seats. District 3 is an open seat following Rep. Jeff Dun...

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Headline: In Memoriam

Date: May 9, 2024 by The Simpsonville Sentinel

Todd Matthew Barber of Noyes Lane, Valley Falls NY passed away peacefully at home on Monday, April 15, 2024, following a courageous battle with cancer. He was 45. Born in Troy, NY on June 30, 1978, son of Bernard and Joann (Simon) Barber, now residing in Simpsonville SC. He is the husband of Jessica Lee (Boyce) Barber. Todd worked as a carpenter ...

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Headline: WONDERFUL WORLD OF HOSTAS

Date: May 9, 2024 by Sue Ercolini

Hostas really are the perfect perennial for shade gardens. They are easy to grow, tolerate shade, have beautiful foliage, and flower in the summer.  Probably why they are the most popular perennial in the world!  And, in South Carolina, they flourish…here’s why!     The origin of hostas has been traced back to...

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Headline: Mauldin Garden Club upcoming events

Date: May 9, 2024 by Linda Baxter

The Mauldin Garden Club spring sale was a wonderful success. Our thanks to Lowe’s, Martin Garden Center, all the shoppers, and our club members.  3 new members joined that day and several more gave us their contact information to find out more about the club.  About our garden club: We meet Sept through May on the second Monday of ...

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Headline: Moonville Mae shares a traveling homeplace story and Durant's new Revolution program!

Date: May 9, 2024 by Moonville Mae

Although my whole life has been grounded in Southern Greenville along US 25, my mother, Margaret Burnside Campbell, grew up in the little town of Troy, SC, where the Calhoun or Long Cane Massacre took place.  Troy was a thriving spot along a railroad from Greenwood to McCormick by the early 1900s, but her mother’s family had come to the ...

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Headline: Rhoda’s Recipes

Date: May 9, 2024 by Rhoda & Scott Crosby

Rhoda has invited her husband Scott to be the Guest Chef for this month’s Recipe. Like March’s Smashed Potatoes, Pork Stir-fry is another meal Scott has prepared for Rhoda on occasion.   Pork stir-fry has only 5 main ingredients: 2 large boneless pork chops 8 ounces of whole fresh mushrooms one bundle of green onions one...

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Headline: Simpsonville Council debates Planning Commission ordinance change.

Date: May 9, 2024 by Tim Pinkerton

In Simpsonville a proposed zoning ordinance change TX-2024-01, Misc. Refinements to the Zoning Ordinance, was introduced by Councilman Chad O’Rear. Because it was a zoning ordinance it had to be read and voted on by the Simpsonville Planning Commission. The existing ordinance requires five councilmember votes to overturn a Planning Commission...

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Headline: Kollin Draper of Simpsonville, South Carolina named Division 3 Young Marine of the Year

Date: May 9, 2024 by Abra Hogarth (Young Marines)

The Young Marines, a national youth organization, has announced the Division 3 Young Marine of the Year, Kollin Leo Draper, 17, of Simpsonville, South Carolina. He is a member of the Upstate Young Marines located in Greenville, South Carolina. A junior at Upstate Homeschool Co-Op and Greenville Technical College, Draper will represent Division 3 in...

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Headline: Hillcrest High School 60th Reunion

Date: May 9, 2024 by The Simpsonville Sentinel

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Headline: Will 45 Years of Working Pay for Your Life?

Date: May 9, 2024 by Scott Crosby

If you work from about the age of 20 until about the age of 65, that gives you about 45 years to earn the money to support yourself for your entire life. Your entire life?  What about those years as a child, when you were supported by your parents?   In essence, you are paying for an entire lifetime, from birth to death.  If y...

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Headline: Investors Column

Date: May 9, 2024 by Scott Crosby

Your experience as an investor is likely to include three different avenues for investing. The first and easiest is through your employer’s 401k plan.  The money that gets added from your account comes from two sources:  the amount you agree to have taken from your paycheck each month and your employer’s matching amount. You...

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Headline: Street Survival Tactics

Date: May 9, 2024 by Rick Grover

If you want to be great at racquetball, play against an opponent that will kick your butt every time. If you want to learn the facts of a subject you’re interested in, speak to a proven expert, maybe somebody that worked in the field for 30 years and was the best in the country. Here’s a perfect example: Tom Homan the former Acting Dir...

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Headline: Simpsonville Sentinel Veteran of the Month

Date: May 9, 2024 by Rick Grover

The Simpsonville Sentinel is proud to introduce our Veteran of the Month, U.S. Marine Corps Combat Veteran, Sergeant Adam Wiant.  Adam and his family moved to the Upstate from West Virginia when he was only 3 years old, so his father could attend USC in Columbia. During the September 11th, 2001 attack on America, Adam was glued to the TV. Wat...

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Headline: Flag retirement box presented to Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1845

Date: May 9, 2024 by Steve Waterson

At the April meeting of our Post 1845, we had a guest, Jake DeStefano, and his family who came to present a flag disposal box to our group. The box was made to have a place to put the American flags that are turned in for proper retirement. Jake is a member of troop 776 at Advent United Methodist Church Simpsonville. He is working toward his Eagle ...

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Headline: New Mauldin Fire Department HQ Grand Opening

Date: May 9, 2024 by Scott Crosby

If you have travelled on West Butler Road at all in the last several months, you have surely noticed the new Fire Station being built on the corner of West Butler and Plant Street. Mauldin Fire Department’sNew Building On West Butler Road The building is the new Headquarters for the Mauldin Fire Department. The old Headquarters buildin...

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Headline: Fountain Inn Museum Hosts Local Artist’s Painting

Date: May 9, 2024 by Shirley Adams

The Fountain Inn Museum will host an exhibit called “USA State Birds and Flowers” from 4/27-5/31/2024. It features the watercolor paintings of local artist Janey Lewis. Janey, excited to show her work in this setting, says, “It’s a dream and a prayer come true!” The exhibit will grace the museum’s back gallery an...

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Headline: Mayoral Minutes...Annexation - Part 2

Date: May 9, 2024 by Fountain Inn Mayor GP McLeer

While approving our new INNvision Comprehensive Plan in January and February, and throughout the 12-month process of its development, I fielded a lot of questions around “annexation” - the legal process of a piece of property being added to the city limits.  Last month I covered some basic annexation FAQs, in this final column on ...

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Headline: Letter to the Editor

Date: May 9, 2024 by Jewel T. Burger

Dear Bob,  You have been so community-minded covering our Mauldin Garden Club events. It is with pleasure that I tell you that since you began publishing the information about our meetings, we have gained 10 new members. In addition to our club providing educational information about horticulture, we also raise money for community beautificat...

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Headline: Fountain Inn Garden Club turned 70 in February and planning to host a celebration in June

Date: May 9, 2024 by Sheila Miller

We are hosting a drop-in event on  Thursday, June 20 from 3:30-5:30, at the Museum and Chamber building, 102 Depot Street, Fountain Inn. Everyone is invited! Especially if your relatives were members over the past 70 years…we would love to have you attend. Those interested in joining a garden club are also invited to come and learn w...

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Headline: Column: Inn the Know... from the Desk of Shawn Bell

Date: May 9, 2024 by Shawn Bell

Fountain Inn is bustling with excitement as it continues its journey towards enhancing its downtown area. With the completion of phase one of the parking improvement plan and the commencement of phase two, the city is on track to further preserve, protect, & enhance its appeal to residents and visitors alike. Phase one of the parking improveme...

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Headline: BridgeWay Station celebrates Grand Opening

Date: May 9, 2024 by Scott Crosby

On Saturday, April 27th, BridgeWay Station celebrated its Grand Opening. The Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony Included Speeches By S.C.. Lt. Gov. Pamela Evette, State Sen. Ross Turner, State Rep. Bruce Bannister, Greenville County Council Chair Dan Tripp, Mauldin Mayor Terry Merritt, And Bridgeway Station Developer Phil Hughes BridgeWay Stati...

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Headline: Mauldin Garden Club upcoming events

Date: April 8, 2024 by Linda Baxter

Mauldin Garden Club is having a Spectacular Spring Sale on Sat April 6th 9:00 – 1pm at the covered Picnic Pavillion of the Mauldin Senior Center. 203 Corn Rd Mauldin SC (next to the Open-Air Market on Butler Rd) There will be many plants, some treasures, and baked goods for sale. Stop in and learn about our club while browsing the sale. ...

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Headline: LISTEN TO THE MOCKINGBIRD

Date: April 8, 2024 by Sue Ercolini

Many years ago, as a kid, I remember looking out the window and seeing a most unwelcome distraction for our dog:  a Northern Mockingbird was harassing our 100-pound Weimaraner.  Duke was a family dog and a wonderful hunting dog…he could locate, point and retrieve a pheasant in no time.  But when it came to a mockingbird, the m...

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Headline: In Memoriam

Date: April 8, 2024 by The Simpsonville Sentinel

The American Revolutionary history world lost a legend recently with the passing of Charles Baxley of Lugoff, South Carolina. Professionally, Charles was a retired attorney with Baxley, Wells & Benson in Lugoff, SC. Charles attended the University of South Carolina where he received his J.D. in 1976. He served as a judge for fifteen years, ser...

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Headline: 2024 PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION POEM

Date: April 8, 2024 by Janice Alexander

The race is on between dem sand reps To elect our pres for a 4-year term The wind constantly shifts one way then back As the news reports stories – both true and false.   Will voters remember monthly economic woes The cost of groceries and gas changing weekly The news of future taxes and the loss of prior tax cuts As well as cont...

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Headline: America’s first female journalists in Colonial and Revolutionary times.

Date: April 8, 2024 by Pat McNeely

Although Elizabeth and Ann Timothy had to operate behind the scenes, they were the force behind South Carolina’s earliest and most powerful newspaper for most of the 18th century, said USC Professor Emerita Pat McNeely.  McNeely will give a PowerPoint presentation about her new book, “Elizabeth & Ann Timothy: America’s f...

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Headline: Laurens County Museum to Host Talks on the Revolutionary War and a Fascinating Civil War Photographer

Date: April 8, 2024 by Debbie Vaughn

“Washington’s Immortals - The Heroes of Cowpens”, “Medical Practices of the Revolutionary War”, and “The Fascinating Life of William Hix” are the lectures coming up in April at the Laurens County Museum.  The Tuesday lecture series is proving to be a favorite around the Upstate with excellent  and...

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Headline: Generation Z-ers On the Job?

Date: April 8, 2024 by Scott Crosby

It often seems like Generation Z-ers – people born since 1997 who are now looking for jobs –are too often unprepared for living in the real world.   People who are so unprepared at such an overarching level cannot be blamed for that kind of problem.   Parents are responsible for teaching their children to grow up w...

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Headline: Investors Column

Date: April 8, 2024 by Scott Crosby

Are there type of companies to avoid investing in?  Are there whole categories to skip when looking for stocks to buy?  Military Stocks The easiest group of companies to evaluate is those that depend on sales to the military.   While support of our military is essential to preserving our freedom, whether that translates into ...

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Headline: Street Survival Tactics

Date: April 8, 2024 by Rick Grover

If you’ve been following the news lately, and by NEWS I don’t mean propaganda and brain washing as dictated by sources like CNN, MSNBC, Facebook, Tik-Toc, Google and the majority of the other anti-American sources available 24/7, I mean real news at both the local and national level, then you’re just as shocked as I am.  In ...

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Headline: Simpsonville Sentinel Veteran of the Month

Date: April 8, 2024 by Rick Grover

The Simpsonville Sentinel is proud to introduce our Veteran of the Month, U.S. Marine Corps Corporal Bob Gecy! Despite his reluctance to accept this honor, Bob’s lovely wife Connie and the Pirate Hunter managed to wear him down.  We encourage our readers to submit veterans that you’d like to honor in this column every month.  ...

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Headline: FREE Basketball Coaching Course For All Level of Coaches:

Date: April 8, 2024 by The Simpsonville Sentinel

Coaching Basketball Successfully: Technical, Tactical, Fun & Fulfilling. All Age Groups.  Coach Donn Burrows Boys or girls, men’s or women’s basketball. Including Rec Ball, AAU, Middle School, High School & College.  Discussion of how to implement practice and strategies.   Strategies for th...

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Headline: Editor’s note:

Date: April 8, 2024 by NEWSTORY

As we prepare to print our April edition, I'd like to share some interesting and exciting events April has blessed us with. First of all, the Pittsburgh Pirates are 5-0 undefeated and in first place … Beat ‘em Bucs. What a fantastic start. We are planning to see the Pirates play this summer. I hope they keep up their winning ways. Th...

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Headline: Growing a Workshop – and Skills

Date: April 8, 2024 by Scott Crosby

If a young boy or girl shows any inclination or skills at all in things mechanical, electrical, or in woodworking, such skills should definitely be encouraged.   But every parent wonders:  How? Where a Workshop Begins A Lionel train set for Christmas is a great start.  Both mechanical and electrical skills are introduced in a...

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Headline: It started with a wink.

Date: April 8, 2024 by Deanna Wilson

This is how their love story began… Bob’s high school guidance counselor encouraged him to take the English class, it would be helpful for college admittance, so there he sat in the front of the class. Being a bit mischievous, he turned in his seat and winked at a girl in the back, but Bonnie was the one who winked back.  Som...

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Headline: Mayoral Minutes...Annexation - Part 1

Date: April 8, 2024 by Fountain Inn Mayor GP McLeer

While approving our new INNvision Comprehensive Plan in January and February, and throughout the 12-month process of its development, I fielded a lot of questions around “annexation” - the legal process of a piece of property being added to the city limits. I felt it would be prudent to try and distill the annexation process down as bes...

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Headline: Miracle Field in Mauldin celebrates 20th anniversary

Date: April 8, 2024 by Bob Gecy

Originally paved in asphalt thefield has been resurfacedwith rubber tiles to help prevent injury  20 years ago a dream was hatched to provide a ballfield that offered an opportunity for handicapped youngsters and adults to enjoy the game of baseball. That dream was realized when former Mayor Dennis Raines threw out the first pitch to open...

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Headline: Column: Inn the Know...from the Desk of Shawn Bell

Date: April 8, 2024 by Shawn Bell

We are thrilled to announce the commencement of a significant parking improvement project right here in downtown Fountain Inn! After listening to your feedback and recognizing the pressing need for better parking options, we are excited to begin the repaving and expansion of our most-utilized public lots. Not only will this project enhance the appe...

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Headline: Simpsonville City officials elected to serve our community recognized

Date: April 8, 2024 by Bob Gecy

We are proud to recognize the elected officials that serve Simpsonville. They are citizen legislators who volunteer to run for office and accept the responsibilities of overseeing services for our city, approve a budget, set tax rates to pay for those expenses and hire personnel to accomplish those goals. The city of Simpsonville has six council...

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Headline: Rhoda's Recipes

Date: April 8, 2024 by Rhoda & Scott Crosby

This is a new favorite from the Officers’ Wives Cookbook.  I tried using brown sugar the first time I prepared this dish.  The second time I tried using molasses.  My husband and I enjoyed both variations but preferred it with molasses.  4-6 pork chops Salt Pepper Dash of ground sage Oil 2 tablespoons flour 1 cup ho...

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Headline: New Italian Restaurant open in Mauldin

Date: April 6, 2024 by Shirley Adams

Ludovico inside restaurant. The food beforehim is a dish from his native Amalfi. Note colorful presentation and generous portion. There is a new restaurant in town for those who crave authentic Italian food. Formerly named Mauldin Gyros & Burgers, this hidden gem, now called Piccola Italia of Mauldin, is located at 275 W. Butler in Mauld...

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Headline: Simpsonville Sentinel Veteran of the Month

Date: March 11, 2024 by The Simpsonville Sentinel

Joe Conner NuckollsMay 7, 1997 - February 14, 2024   He served with honor and pride as a Petty Officer Second Class CM2 Seabee for five years, contributing his skills and dedication to his country. His service as a Seabee was a source of immense pride for him, and he cherished the camaraderie and experiences gained during his time in...

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Headline: Carry a Gun?

Date: March 11, 2024 by Scott Crosby

A shooting made the news on January 18th:   “Mauldin Police Department Charges Two in Connection with Road Rage Shooting” Two men were involved, with incidents that occurred while driving from Piedmont to Mauldin.   When police arrived on the scene, they found one man holding a gun.  The other had a single gu...

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Headline: Anita’s Express Open for Business!

Date: March 11, 2024 by Shirley Adams

If you feel nostalgic for those delectable dishes once served at the now-closed Anita’s Mexican Restaurant in Simpsonville, look no further. We have good news for you! Kenny Baldwin, whose mother Anita owned and operated that extraordinarily successful business for thirty-seven years, took some time off following his mother’s retiremen...

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Headline: City Council report from Tim Pinkerton Ward 5

Date: March 11, 2024 by Tim Pinkerton

As the dust settled on the races for Simpsonville’s City Council and Mayor including a close run off for Ward 1, the three new Council members, Chad O’Rear, Shannon Williams and myself along with Mayor Paul Shewmaker were sworn in on January 9th 2024. Also, Sherry Roche was elected as Mayor pro tem at that first meeting. And that was th...

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Headline: Mayoral Minutes...Road Improvement Update

Date: March 11, 2024 by Fountain Inn Mayor GP McLeer

A few months ago I wrote about some key road improvements coming to Fountain Inn - all of which were slated for some sort of movement in 2024. This month, I wanted to provide a quick update on each of them: Traffic Signal @ I-385(S) & Hwy 418 (Exit 23) This much needed traffic light was put out to bid by DOT in December of 2023 as part o...

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Headline: Town Barns... A Fountain Inn Museum Photographic Exhibit

Date: March 11, 2024 by Special to The Sentinel

The village of Fountain Inn was established in the 1800s as a commercial center for cotton farmers and landowners near the Greenville and Laurens County line. By the time the town was officially chartered in 1886, it already had three stores and a cluster of dwellings. That year also saw the arrival of the railroad, a definite boon to the town&rsqu...

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Headline: Column: Inn the Know... from the Desk of Shawn Bell

Date: March 11, 2024 by Shawn Bell

I am absolutely thrilled to share some incredibly exciting news with all of you! Our beloved city has been awarded three prestigious Kaleidoscope Award from the Southeast Festivals and Events Association for our outstanding event, Jeepers Creepers! Jeepers Creepers was named Best New Event, Best Event Under $20,000.00, and Best Merchandise for our ...

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Headline: Live in Mauldin? These are the people serving on your City Council

Date: March 11, 2024 by Scott Crosby

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Headline: Live in Mauldin? These are the people serving on your City Council

Date: March 11, 2024 by Scott Crosby

The Sentinel is proud to recognize the elected City Council members and Mayors of Fountain Inn, Simpsonville and Mauldin. We will profile the Simpsonville officials in April and Fountain Inn elect-eds in May. These are the people who manage the City’s resources, set the level and quality of its services to residents, determine the budge...

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Headline: Rhoda’s Recipes

Date: March 11, 2024 by Rhoda & Scott Crosby

Shortly after we started dating, Scott invited me to come for dinner after I got off of work.  I arrived at 10 pm hungry and ready to eat.  When I mentioned I would like his Smashed Potatoes, he said it would be an hour.  My reply was “Don’t you have a microwave?”  He said he would never use one if he had one.&...

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Headline: "Pump Up the Iron"

Date: March 11, 2024 by Patrice Hazan

Do you have trouble getting up from the floor or low sofa? Do you avoid stairs and other activities?  Be proactive and consider adding weightlifting into your fitness routine.  Incorporating weightlifting into an exercise routine can provide numerous benefits for older adults. Weightlifting is not just for bodybuilders; it is a valuable ...

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Headline: Pansy Rings… A treasure from the past

Date: March 11, 2024 by Connie Gecy

This arrangement is made in a small tubular bowl called a “pansy ring”.  They are made to arrange small flowers that usually have short stems.  I’ve put pansies, daisies, even camellias and gardenias in it!! Fresh ivy with a candle in the middle of the ring makes a quick and lovely centerpiece. My grandmother, Mama Be...

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Headline: March Garden Magic

Date: March 11, 2024 by Sue Ercolini

Helleobores-Lenten Roses Jane Magnolia tree March Gardens are magical places with beautiful early sunsets, cool breezes sending fragrances of jonquils, Edgeworthia 'paperbush', and pansies throughout the garden.   It’s the month that is filled with romance as birds return to find a mate and raise a family.   It i...

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Headline: Collaborative Initiative by the Center of Community Services and Simpsonville Garden Club Brings Hydroponics to Local Schools

Date: March 11, 2024 by Rebecca Garcia

In a remarkable collaboration aimed at fostering environmental education and sustainable gardening practices, the Center for Community Services (CCS) has partnered with the Simpsonville Garden Club (SGC) to introduce hydroponics systems to local high schools. The first successful implementation took place at Fountain Inn High School (FIHS) in Janua...

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Headline: Mauldin Garden Club upcoming meeting schedule

Date: March 11, 2024 by Linda Baxter

The Mauldin Garden Club would like to invite you to our meeting March 11, 2024 at 1:00. We meet at the Mauldin Cultural Center at 101 E Butler Rd. Mauldin, SC.  Our speaker this month will be Suzanne Seagraves, the topic is Vegetable and Herb Gardening. To help get your garden started you might want to visit the Sarah Dobey Jones Branch ...

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Headline: Moonville Mae Taking Stock...

Date: March 11, 2024 by Moonville Mae

Sometimes I have to take stock.  I have a problem that I’ve contended with most of my seventy plus years.  I’m very much a learner, I’ve been told.  I love art and  craft, but I tend to appreciate the work of others.  I don’t have the patience to spend months on one creative project in order to ...

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Headline: Connie Maxwell Children’s Ministries gifted $2.6 million

Date: March 11, 2024 by Sheila Price

Connie Maxwell Children’s Ministries is proud to announce a $2.6 million gift and the naming of a 25,000 square foot facility designed to provide services to children and families. The McCall Center is named for the late P.L. “Roy” McCall, whose generosity helped make the center a reality. Connie Maxwell leadership, donors, alumn...

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Headline: Finance – Market Collapse for EV Companies

Date: March 11, 2024 by Scott Crosby

The darlings of politicians like Joe Biden have shown their true viability, and even politicians cannot stop them from driving off a cliff.   Not even politicians wearing rose-colored glasses can deny that any longer.  EVs are not the solution to any problem – real or imagined.   The EV debacle will be remembered ...

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Headline: Investors Column P/E Ratios

Date: March 11, 2024 by Scott Crosby

If you own stock in Tesla (TSLA), you have watched its slow, disheartening decline since early 2022. That should come as no real surprise, if you have been watching the stock’s P/E Ratio. The February 2022 Simpsonville Sentinel issue’s Investors Column noted at that time that Tesla’s P/E Ratio “was at an astronomical 188.4...

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Headline: Street Survival Tactics

Date: March 11, 2024 by Rick Grover

Welcome back Street Survivors Here’s hoping you and your family are doing well and staying safe. I say that with all sincerity as I see our beloved country getting less and less safe every day!  The U.S. border invasion is not just happening on our Southern border. Our Northern border with Canada has seen border patrol agents pulled fr...

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Headline: Investors Column As goes January, version 2024

Date: February 19, 2024 by Scott Crosby

What has January shown us so far?   The market had reached a peak on December 28th, and then began a decline that continued through the end of 2023 and into January, finally bottoming out on the 5th.  On Monday the 8th, the market rebounded a bit, rising again through Thursday the 11th, before falling back through Monday the 17...

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Headline: Finance – Be a Millionaire

Date: February 19, 2024 by Scott Crosby

The average wage-earner has saved less than $300,000 by the time he retires. That is a small sum when it has to last you and your spouse for the rest of your lives. Social Security will be providing you a small income, of course.  But when you retire, you will have to economize – sell your home and buy a smaller one, buy a smaller, mor...

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Headline: Obituary - Averille Brown Williamson

Date: February 14, 2024 by The Simpsonville Sentinel

Averille Brown Williamson 88, of Simpsonville, SC, passed peacefully on January 30, 2024. She was born in Greenville, SC to the late William Brown and Lois Hopkins. She was of Baptist faith, and she enjoyed playing games with her friends at the Simpsonville Activity Center, and cooking for her family. She is survived by her daughters Sandee Fix ...

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Headline: Representative Jeff Duncan Announces He Will Not Seek Re-Election

Date: February 14, 2024 by Press Release

Congressman Jeff Duncan at thepodium during a 2023 house session Washington, D.C. — Congressman Jeff Duncan issued the following statement regarding his decision not to seek re-election for an 8th term to the United States House of Representatives:  “After 9/11, I felt a calling to serve my State or Nation in some capacity. S...

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Headline: Jenkins St. to close temporarily starting Monday, Feb. 5

Date: February 14, 2024 by Press Release

MAULDIN, S.C. — Jenkins Street will be temporarily closed from N. Main Street (276) to Murray Drive starting on Monday, Feb. 5. The closure is expected to last approximately four weeks, ending on March 4. During that time, Southern Concrete and Construction will realign and rebuild Jenkins Street, turning the curved portion of the street int...

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Headline: Riley Fincher-Foster…Her Star is Shining Bright!

Date: February 14, 2024 by Courtney Fincher-Foster

You may have seen Simpsonville native Riley Fincher-Foster performing on stages across the upstate over the years. She has been training and performing since the age of 6, and at just 15 years old, all of her hard work is paying off. Recently she was nominated for Joanne Woodward awards at Greenville Theatre for best supporting actress in a musical...

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Headline: I'M NOT A BUZZARD

Date: February 14, 2024 by Sue Ercolini

Driving along Brushy Creek Road that goes from Powdersville to Easley, I was caught by surprise to see a large group of at least 50 or more black vultures and turkey vultures roosting in 3 trees next to the road.   They can be seen at this winter roost from early evening to morning before they take off for their daily feed.  I was fo...

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Headline: Moonville Mae asks, "Do you like tea?"

Date: February 14, 2024 by Moonville Mae

Are you a tea connoisseur?  Do you want it iced, hot or both?  Sweet, unsweet, or half and half?  Is tea a southern thing?  Is tea grown in America?  If so, where? Then, how did tea come to America?  Is there a tea connection in the Upstate? Well, we southerners are tea lovers for sure!  Have you ordered tea in...

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Headline: Traffic concerns in Hunters Woods

Date: February 14, 2024 by Concerned Neighbors

Letter to the Editor: I live in Hunters Woods. As you know, cities get bigger and neighborhoods flourish, but unfortunately so does the traffic! It’s becoming more and more important for people to realize the importance and the need of safe driving…especially in a neighborhood! We have children playing in our park, adults and childre...

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Headline: Fountain Inn Elementary and High School Expansion

Date: February 14, 2024 by Press Release

Fountain Inn Elementary and High School will be expanded to accommodate more students. The Greenville County School Board voted Tuesday to allocate an additional $16.9 million to expand Fountain Inn High School, bringing the total renovation budget to $48.4 million....

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Headline: S.C. State Representative Mark Willis

Date: February 14, 2024 by The Simpsonville Sentinel

Tracy and I had to honor of attending Gov. Henry McMaster's State of the State address this past week. I look forward to working with him and my colleagues in the House and Senate to make our state more prosperous....

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Headline: Mauldin Theatre Company Shatters Expectations with 2024-2025 Season

Date: February 14, 2024 by Gina McAtee

MAULDIN, SC – The Mauldin Cultural Center welcomed guests to an exciting evening on Friday, February 2 at 7:30 p.m. as the Mauldin Theatre Company (MTC) unveiling their highly anticipated 2024 - 2025 season.  The audience was the first to discover the captivating lineup of productions.  The evening included selections from the upc...

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Headline: City of Mauldin seeking public input on storm-water drainage issues

Date: February 14, 2024 by The Simpsonville Sentinel

MAULDIN, S.C. — The City of Mauldin is seeking public input on stormwater drainage issues to assist with the completion of a citywide storm-water master plan. Meetings will be held on Monday, Feb. 5 from 4 to 6 p.m. and Monday, Feb. 19 from 5 to 7 p.m. at Mauldin City Hall, where representatives from KCI Technologies, Inc. (KCI) will be on ...

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Headline: Street Survival Tactics

Date: February 14, 2024 by Rick Grover

Welcome back Street Survivors I’m on a mission that you can help me with. That mission is to protect our students, teachers and administrators from violent attacks by armed intruders or even violent storms, especially tornados. I’m working with a unique company called Big 6, LLC that has developed a solution that is quick, affordable a...

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Headline: Simpsonville Sentinel Veteran of the Month

Date: February 14, 2024 by Rick Grover

The Simpsonville Sentinel is proud to introduce our Veteran of the Month, U.S. Navy 1st Class Petty Officer Travis Holt. Travis served several important roles in his 24 years between active duty and reserve time. Two of his base assignments were at Norfolk, Virginia and Guantanamo Bay, Cuba but he spent most of his time serving on Amphibious ships...

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Headline: “Still Dancing at 93”

Date: February 14, 2024 by Joyce Dennis

Marion Kimball celebrated her 93rd birthday on January 19, 2024.  She was born and lived in Michigan with her parents, six brothers and one sister. Her Mom passed away at 98, and her Dad suffered a heart attack at 61. Marion obviously got her longevity genes from her Mom! Marion married at age 20. Her husband, Richard, was a mechanical engine...

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Headline: Electric Vehicles – Running Out Of Steam?

Date: February 14, 2024 by Scott Crosby

Electric Vehicles – EVs – were supposed to be the transportation juggernaut that was going to mean the end of gasoline-powered cars and diesel trucks.   It has not quite turned out that way.   The sales of EVs got off to a pretty good start.  But then people began to discover the EVs’ limitations. Those...

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Headline: Opinion

Date: February 14, 2024 by Bob Weir

To The  Editor: We hear a lot about road rage these days as the complexities of life cause stress and anger that often result in deadly consequences.  Recently, during a Bible study session at my home, a friend, whom I'll refer to as Gregg, told us about a road confrontation that occurred a few days earlier. As he was making a left turn...

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Headline: Rhoda’s Recipes

Date: February 14, 2024 by Rhoda & Scott Crosby

I love the added flavor the toasted almonds add to this recipe.  My favorite way of preparing these is to cook them in the microwave in melted butter at high in 30 second increments until you get the toasted effect you want.  My husband tells me that I am eating pieces of wood when I use toasted almonds as a garnish.  Therefore, you...

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Headline: Council members take oath of office

Date: February 14, 2024 by The Simpsonville Sentinel

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Headline: Mayoral Minutes...A February Note

Date: February 14, 2024 by Fountain Inn Mayor GP McLeer

As we close out what, for me, felt like the longest January on record and turn into February, I wanted to take an opportunity this month to show my love and appreciation for my closest constituents - my family. My wife, Taylor, and our daughter, Albee James, are the reason for everything in my life. Taylor keeps me balanced, focused, and encourage...

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Headline: Quilt donated to Fountain Inn commemorates city history

Date: February 14, 2024 by Special to The Sentinel

Debbie Fenton (L) and Museum managing directorChloe Zivitski pose with the Cotton Boll Quilt, now on display in the Fountain Inn Museumand Fountain Inn Chamber of Commerce lobby.  Visitors to the Fountain Inn Chamber of Commerce and Fountain Inn Museum at 102 Depot Street are now greeted by the latest addition to the lobby that c...

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Headline: Column: Inn the Know... from the Desk of Shawn Bell

Date: February 14, 2024 by Shawn Bell

As we celebrate Black History Month, it is a profound honor to reflect on the contributions of African Americans to the success and vibrancy of Fountain Inn. Beyond the economic prosperity and development, the city is shaped by the stories of local legends, sports role models, and current changemakers who have left an indelible mark on our communit...

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Headline: Speaker of the House speaks out

Date: February 14, 2024 by Scott Crosby

S.C. House Speaker Murrell Smith chats withGreenville County Republican Party Chair Yvonne Julian S.C. House Speaker Murrell Smith made his annual trip to Greenville on January 8th to speak at the First Monday luncheon at the Poinsett Club.  His presentation could reasonably be considered a “State of the State” speech and,...

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Headline: Obituary - Sara Looney

Date: January 31, 2024 by The Simpsonville Sentinel

It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Sara Looney of Fountain Inn, South Carolina, born in Newberry, South Carolina, who passed away on January 31, 2024.  She was predeceased by: her parents, James Richard Lominick, Sr. and Mary Martha Hickson Lominick; and h...

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Headline: Our Justice System Needs Fixed!

Date: January 13, 2024 by Bob Weir

To The  Editor: Our feckless justice system forces us to arm ourselves.  Every time I see a news story about another grisly crime, committed by someone with a long rap sheet, it makes me realize how vulnerable we are to the criminals in our orbit. Once upon a time, there was something called a “three-time loser,” meaning tha...

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Headline: Pickhardt Retires Announces Retirement from Countybank

Date: January 13, 2024 by Press Release

Greenwood, S.C. - Paul Pickhardt, Senior Vice President, SBA Lending Manager for Countybank, announced his retirement, effective December 31, 2023. Pickhardt has worked for Countybank for more than six years. He has been instrumental in developing the SBA lending department into the esteemed small business lending team it is today. Under his stron...

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Headline: S.C. Dist. 4 Congressman Timmons, Speaker Johnson, House Republicans Visit Southern Border, Highlight Crisis in Eagle Pass

Date: January 13, 2024 by Press Release

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEContact: Heather Smith Photo captured by Rep. Timmonsof migrants walking over razor wireto enter the country illegally. L/R: Texas Border Czar Mike BanksRep. Timmons & Director andColonel of the Texas Departmentof Public Safety Steven McCraw  Eagle Pass, TX — U.S. Representative William T...

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Headline: Data Recovery: There Is Hope For The Lost

Date: January 13, 2024 by Curtis G. Clark, MBE, PI SecurityITS, LLC

The need for data recovery arises from the unfortunate reality that data can be lost or become inaccessible in a variety of ways. Here are some common reasons why someone might need to recover their data: Accidental deletion is the most common reason people seek data recovery. It is easy to accidentally hit the "delete" button or format a storage ...

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Headline: Mauldin Chamber names new President

Date: January 13, 2024 by Kim Guthrie

Members and Friends... It is my honor to step into the role of President of the Greater Mauldin Chamber, succeeding the incredible legacy left by Pat. I look forward to building upon this strong foundation, and with your support, guide the Chamber into a bright and successful future. Having spent the past 12 years working alongside you, I have com...

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Headline: Simpsonville Sentinel Veteran of the Month

Date: January 13, 2024 by Rick Grover

The Simpsonville Sentinel is proud to introduce our Veteran of the Month, U.S. Army Sergeant First Class Hector Zapata.  Hector was born in Colombia, South America but moved to New Jersey when he was 15 years old. Right after High School, he joined the Marines and served 4 years in Quantico, Virginia in an administrative role.  His ca...

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Headline: Native Americans – the Story of America

Date: January 13, 2024 by Scott Crosby

Is there such a thing as “Native Americans”?  Are the people we call “Indians” native to America?  What does it mean to be a native American? A Fascinating Story When the peoples who would one day be referred to as “Indians” first came into the Western Hemisphere – North America, Central America...

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Headline: Investors Column

Date: January 13, 2024 by Scott Crosby

The stock market is steadily going up.  The Dow Jones Industrial Average is not only up, but setting new records.  The S&P 500 Index is not quite reaching new records, but it is definitely growing. That is good news for investors.  The prices of most stocks keeps going up.   You do not have to scrutinize, analyze, and...

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Headline: Finance - A Big Crash?

Date: January 13, 2024 by Scott Crosby

In a recent article on the Fox Business website, famed economist Harry Dent predicts that 2024 will bring the 'biggest crash of our lifetime'. Are we due for a crash? It might be good to start with the basics:  what is “the economy”?   The economy is a composite overview of the combined efforts every individual pe...

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Headline: Short Wing Piper Club has a new member

Date: January 13, 2024 by Bob Gecy

A couple of years ago a good friend of mine, Scott Crosby, invited my wife and I to join him and Rhoda on a flight to North Carolina for lunch. With over 30 years flight experience, his Cessna 182 made for a wonderful trip idea.  AP Raymond Fulenchek withAuctioneer Jason  Simpsongreeted us in Denniston We live in the Greenville, SC ...

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Headline: Moonville Mae says Happy New Year!

Date: January 13, 2024 by Moonville Mae

It’s a New Year and new things are happening in Preservation!  All this is so exciting!   Here’s what’s going on! McCullough House Inn at Princeton owned by the Fork Shoals Historical Society is getting a facelift!  The 1812 structure needs its original handmade brick restored and repointed and the work has b...

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Headline: WINTER GARDEN BEAUTY

Date: January 13, 2024 by Sue Ercolini

I read a quote by Mary Walton Upchurch, an award-winning landscape architect, ¨The best gardens are not only beautiful in the spring, summer and fall.   The best gardens are also beautiful in the winter.  You just look at them in a different way–You look for the structure of the garden.” She's right!  I never rea...

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Headline: Fountain Inn Garden Club to celebrate 70th Anniversary

Date: January 13, 2024 by Sheila Miller

The Fountain Inn Garden Club will turn 70 years old February 2024! Thank you to the wonderful ladies in our town who had a vision for establishing a garden club: Annie Lee Armstrong, Lila Cannon, Emmie Fulmer, Mable Knight, Mamie Peden, Madge Pettit, Susie Sloan, and Lois Woods. We have been busy this fall with planting beautiful floral contain...

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Headline: Local School Bus Driver Retires After 46 Years

Date: January 12, 2024 by Shirley Adams

Jerry Michael Goodwin retired as a school bus driver for the Greenville County School District in June 2023 on the last day of school. For “Mr. Mike,” as students and coworkers came to know him, driving school buses was not just a job, it was his calling. He faithfully drove students to and from school on those buses for 46 years! Mike...

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Headline: Pat Pomeroy Retiring from Greater Mauldin Chamber of Commerce

Date: January 12, 2024 by Scott Crosby

After twenty-three years running the Mauldin Chamber of Commerce, Pat Pomeroy is retiring. “If I can’t be in charge, I don’t want the job.” That was Pat’s reply when a Board member called, offering her the job of Administrative Assistant at the Mauldin Chamber of Commerce. The year was 2000. Pat, a former small-busi...

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Headline: Column: Inn the Know

Date: January 12, 2024 by Shawn Bell

As we look forward to 2024, I wanted to give you all an update on some projects in Fountain Inn. The Mill at Fountain Inn is set to open in early February. This former flour mill site in our Historic Downtown has been meticulously refurbished and re-purposed to include a brewery, food hall, and an outdoor gathering space perfect for watching the &...

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Headline: Mayoral Minutes...A Look Back

Date: January 12, 2024 by Fountain Inn Mayor GP McLeer

Every year in January for this column, I look back at the previous year and highlight a few of the great things Fountain Inn has been able to accomplish – here’s the list for 2023! A Robust Economy Our local economy continues to hold strong with over $550 million in private investment and 500+ jobs announced in 2023. Plus, we cut ribb...

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Headline: Scuffletown Food Truck Park Now Open!

Date: January 12, 2024 by Theresa Emery

Simpsonville has welcomed Scuffletown Food Truck Park to their city. This unique food and beverage experience features 6 award winning food trucks, a 21 tap self-serve beer/seltzer and wine pouring system. The park includes a covered heated pavilion with a 120" LCD screen and seating for 50. The park also features live music, various seating areas ...

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Headline: Rhoda’s Recipes - Beefy Mostaccioli Stew

Date: January 12, 2024 by Rhoda & Scott Crosby

On a cold winter’s night, this is a great dish to warm you up.  Although the stew looks like it has too much liquid when done, adding mozzarella thickens it up nicely. 1 1/2 pounds beef stew meat, cut in 1 inch pieces Vegetable oil 16 ounce can tomatoes, cut up (do not drain) 1 cup sliced onion 1/2 cup chopped carrots 1/2 cup slice...

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Headline: Simpsonville Sentinel Veteran of the Month

Date: December 5, 2023 by The Simpsonville Sentinel

The Simpsonville Sentinel is proud to introduce our Veteran of the Month, U.S. Army Veteran Karlee Patrikis. Karlee is a two-time veteran, as she currently serves with the Simpsonville Police Department. Karlee served 10 years in the U.S. Army Reserves based right here in Greenwood, SC. Serving as a 74 Delta Chemical/Hazmat Specialist, she was dep...

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Headline: The Future Is Coming! The Future Is Coming!

Date: December 5, 2023 by Scott Crosby

Back in the 1980s, the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (“NASA”) published an annual brochure, called “Spinoff”.  The brochure’s purpose was to showcase the technical improvements that had come into the lives of individual Americans as a result of NASA’s various programs.   In the 199...

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Headline: Investors Column

Date: December 5, 2023 by Scott Crosby

Good news for investors:  the economy seems to be recovering from Biden’s recession.   The Fed is beginning to think it has raised interest rates enough to stop inflation – or, at least, they have stopped increasing rates for now.  Employment rates, while not down, seem to be shaky – some companies are hiring,...

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Headline: Finance

Date: December 5, 2023 by Scott Crosby

The GOP-controlled 2023-2024 House of Representatives is unprecedentedly on its third Speaker of the House. Theoretically, the House may be controlled by the GOP, but in a very unusual twist, some bills have been passed by moderate Republicans in league with the Democrat minority. The fly in the GOP’s ointment is a large bloc of ultra-conse...

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Headline: Tis The Season For: Disposing Of Digital Devices - Be Careful!

Date: December 5, 2023 by Curtis G. Clark, MBE, PI SecurityITS, LLC

Donating digital devices can contribute to education, economic empowerment, community development, and the overall well-being of individuals and communities. It is a tangible way to address the digital divide and promote inclusivity in an increasingly digital world.  Sanitizing disk drives before disposing of computers, tablets, laptops, and ...

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Headline: O Christmas Tree

Date: December 5, 2023 by Sue Ercolini

O Christmas Tree, O Christmas Tree how lovely are your branches…sound familiar?  It's a song that many of us have sung or heard over the years from singers like Giveon, Michael Buble, Mariah Carey including oldies like Dean Martin, Bing Crosby, and Nat King Cole.  You would think that it is a heart-warming song about the Christmas ...

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Headline: Simpsonville Garden Club News

Date: December 5, 2023 by Rebecca Garcia

The Simpsonville Garden Club invites high schoolers (grades 9-12) to participate in the “Heirlooms in Bloom” Flower Art Show planned for March 11-14, 2024, at the Simpsonville Arts Center, 110 Academy St., Simpsonville, SC 29681. Registration is free. Additional information and applications are available at www.simpsonvillegardenclub.co...

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Headline: Moonville Mae Talking Preservation and Old Timey Christmas!

Date: December 5, 2023 by NEWSTORY

First, May the Ghost of Christmas Past remind you of the best of those who are no longer with us.  May the Ghost of Christmas Present bring your family and friends near.  And may the Ghost of Christmas Future be your hope for the best of times yet to come.  Pray for us all. Next is Preservation News from Fork Shoals Historical Soc...

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Headline: Street Survival Tactics

Date: December 5, 2023 by NEWSTORY

Street Survivors…the Upstate of South Carolina recently hosted the only South Carolina visit of the Wall That Heals, at the Spartanburg Business Airport from Friday November 10-12th. The Vietnam Veteran’s Memorial Fund (VMMF) has provided this mobile three-quarter scale version of the Vietnam Memorial Wall and education center, for the...

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Headline: Christmas events are underway

Date: December 5, 2023 by Bob Gecy

Editors Note: Pictures are from last years parades. Fork Shoals Parade The parade is always the first on the calendar was held on November 26th  this year.  The theme was Christmas in the Country. Parade director Durant Ashmore said there were 50 entrants and approximately 400 in attendance.  Simpsonville  Justin Campbell ...

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Headline: Happy 80th Birthday Geneva Lawrence

Date: December 5, 2023 by The Simpsonville Sentinel

Geneva Lawence was surprised by her daughters with an 80th Birthday party at the Mauldin Senior Center.  There were so many family members of all ages and lots of friends there to welcome her as she entered the building. The look on her face said it all…it was a real surprise! The decorations were beautiful, the taco bar was delicious, ...

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Headline: Local Pastor Shares Testimony through His Nativity Collection

Date: December 4, 2023 by Shirley Adams

Poised to turn eighty-seven years old on his next birthday, Rev. Bill Voorhes traces his ministry and life through his diverse collection of nativity scenes. This year, Bill, and his daughter Cyndee dedicated one room to this display. He dubs it “The Stable Room” and points to a nearby sign for the explanation, “Love was born in a...

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Headline: Outback Steakhouse to open December 12

Date: December 4, 2023 by Bob Gecy

Ever since we did the introductory article that Outback was definitely under construction, we have been bombarded with questions as to when we can enjoy the Outback experience. It is our pleasure to announce that Outback Simpsonville will be open on December 12. We were fortunate to do an online interview with the new Outback Proprietor, Kayla Teas...

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Headline: Column: Inn the Know

Date: December 4, 2023 by Shawn Bell

As we enter the busy festival season here in Fountain Inn, I want to share my appreciation for the small-town festivals that have become an integral part of our community's identity. These vibrant celebrations are not merely events on the calendar; they are essential to the cultural, social, and economic fabric of our town. I believe it is crucial ...

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Headline: Fountain Inn Music Club Christmas Tour of Homes set for December 10th from 2-5 PM

Date: December 4, 2023 by Special to The Sentinel

The Fountain Inn Music Club has announced its 2023 Christmas Tour of Homes for Sunday afternoon, December 10th from 2 PM to 5 PM. Included in the tour are four homes in mid-town Fountain Inn especially adorned with holiday decorations. On South Weston Street, participants will tour 103, the home of Ward and Starr Kellett, and 400 Weston Street, th...

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Headline: Mayoral Minutes...Our Community’s Comprehensive Plan

Date: December 4, 2023 by Fountain Inn Mayor GP McLeer

If you’ve read this column over the last four years, you no doubt are aware that Fountain Inn is in re-writing its Comprehensive Plan, setting a vision for the next decade of our community. This month, December, I am proud to say that effort is wrapping up. Early this month (December 7 at 6pm to be exact), our Panning Commission will hold t...

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Headline: Councilman's Corner

Date: December 4, 2023 by Aaron Rupe

As the year comes to an end, and boy did this year fly by, I wanted to update you on a few things that are happening in our city.   I’ve been asked several times about the construction going on at the Laurens Road 385 exit.  This development has been approved and annexed into Mauldin.  The developer never came to Council ...

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Headline: What you need to know about balance

Date: December 4, 2023 by Patrice Hazan, DPT, GCS, MA GroupHab Physical Therapy and Wellness

You have likely seen that popular commercial “Help, I have fallen but I cannot get up.” This commercial may seem a little dramatic, but it is not!  Falls are no laughing matter; they are a serious health concern! According to the CDC, falls are the leading cause of fatal and non-fatal injury for adults ages 65 years and older in t...

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Headline: Rhoda’s Recipes - Pork Marengo

Date: December 4, 2023 by Rhoda & Scott Crosby

Many years ago, my parents were visiting and I served the following dish.  My father told me a story about Napoleon’s chef preparing it for him for an impromptu meal using several ingredients together that he happened to have on hand.  When I looked up information about this story, I found out it was Chicken Marengo that was prepare...

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Headline: Simpsonville elects three new council members

Date: December 4, 2023 by Bob Gecy

The city of Simpsonville will have three new City Council members sworn in on January 9th, 2024. Tim Pinkerton and Shannon Williams were elected on November 7. Williams was unopposed but her name was placed on the ballot according to state law.  Chad O’Rear won a seat on council by defeating Erin Medlin in a run-off on November 21. W...

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Headline: Mayors from Fountain Inn, Simpsonville and Mauldin elected to new four year terms

Date: December 4, 2023 by Bob Gecy

Mauldin Mayor Terry Merritt was unopposed in his quest for a new term. He will take office in January to begin his second term. In Simpsonville, Mayor Paul Shewmaker had to compete in a three-way race to retain his seat. Garnering more than 50% of the vote Shewmaker was re-elected and will serve another four years at helm in Simpsonville. GP McLeer...

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Headline: 20th Annual Fork Shoals Christmas Parade Information

Date: November 2, 2023 by Durant Ashmore

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Headline: Veterans Day Events set for local communities

Date: November 1, 2023 by Shirley Adams

Upcoming opportunities to celebrate Veterans Day and to honor local veterans abound in our area. The problem will be choosing which one to attend! The Fountain Inn celebration will take place at the Activities Center Gym, 610 Fairview Street, on Friday November 10, 2023, at 11:0...

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Headline: LADYBUG FLY AWAY HOME

Date: November 1, 2023 by Sue Ercolini

As a child I loved to play outside and why not?  We didn't have cell phones or computers, we had the old Royal typewriter or the IBM Selectric at school.  It was fun to play with for a short period of time trying to learn the keyboard…the quick brown fox jumped over the lazy dog, remember?    But it did not compete with b...

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Headline: Mauldin Garden Club

Date: November 1, 2023 by Lorraine Baxter

Mauldin Garden Club's next meeting will be November 13 at 1:00 in the Mauldin Cultural center. The topic for our meeting is MAGIC OF MOSS. Our fund-raising sale was a success and a lot of fun, even for the chilly morning. (see photos) We had several new members join and look forward to seeing them at the next meeting.  We are in the process ...

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Headline: Street Survival Tactics

Date: November 1, 2023 by Rick Grover

The Gates of Hell opened on October 7th when thousands of demons attacked Israel in a wicked assault on innocent civilians, including families, with many children and elderly victims! The Hamas terrorists tore down large sections of security fencing with tractors while assaulting with RPG rocket propelled grenade launchers, explosives, and a variet...

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Headline: Autumn, The Best Season

Date: November 1, 2023 by NEWSTORY

Sassafrass Tree Sourwood Tree As an old country girl, I love this time of the year.  The foxtail grass dewy in the mornings, the maples changing to yellow, peach, and red, the dogwoods turning to a regal deep mauve, the sassafras’ mittens and palms taking to gold-tinged orange, the sourwood racemes drooping over maroon and peac...

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Headline: Hamas – Muslims Denounce It but US Students Support It?

Date: November 1, 2023 by Scott Crosby

On October 7th, the Palestinian terrorist group Hamas attacked Israel from the Gaza Strip.  The attack clearly involved extensive planning and coordination, and was extremely vicious.  It included deliberate mass killings of entire families and individuals of all ages, torture, rape, and the kidnapping of people who were taken back into t...

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Headline: Obituary

Date: November 1, 2023 by The Simpsonville Sentinel

Stanley Richard Witkowski, known affectionately to family and friends as Dick, passed away peacefully at his home with his family by his side on October 26, 2023. Born in North Tonawanda, NY, on April 20, 1936, to Stanley and Sophia Witkowski, he lived a full and rich life filled with service, love, and laughter. Dick was preceded in death by his ...

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Headline: Did You Know?

Date: November 1, 2023 by Jack Pendarvis

Editor’s Note: This is a “Did You Know?” from several years ago when Mr. Jack Pendarvis was still writing for the Sentinel. We certainly do miss his ‘banter’ and wanted to share this adventure that we all enjoyed together. Mr. Jack lives in Orangeburg now, near his nephew. We think of him often and wish him well. ...

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Headline: COUNTYBANK PROMOTES DAVID TOMPKINS TO COMMERCIAL BANKING MANAGER

Date: November 1, 2023 by Jamie Compton Countybank Communications Director

Greenwood, S.C. — Countybank is pleased to announce that David Tompkins has been promoted to Senior Vice President, Commercial Banking Manager. In this leadership position, he will be responsible for the overall management and strategic vision of the commercial banking department for Greenwood, Greenville, Greer, Simpsonville, and Anderson ...

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Headline: Finance – Biden Equality: Making Us All Poorer

Date: November 1, 2023 by Scott Crosby

Years ago, a social worker visited the Soviet Union – that is, Russia, when it was Communist.  Communism, for those too young to know, is a form of Socialism (the same is true of Nazism – i.e., “National Socialism”). That social worker’s assessment of life under Socialism made the conditions pretty clear: “...

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Headline: Investors Column – The S&P 500 vs. the Dow

Date: November 1, 2023 by Scott Crosby

When people say, “The Dow”, they are referring to one of the gauges of how the stock market is doing:  the Dow Jones Industrial Average – DJIA or “Dow”, for short. Each of these companies has a different product-sales focus; that is not a coincidence.  In the estimation of the people who calculate the Dow ...

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Headline: How can you stay sharp as you age?

Date: November 1, 2023 by Patrice Hazan

Acccording to the AARP “Staying Sharp” is the number one concern of 91% of baby boomers.  The good news is, there are things you can do to keep yourself feeling bright and spry.  Your brain is like a muscle- the more you use it, the better is works!  You may be happy to learn that experts say that as we age mild memory l...

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Headline: Rhoda's Recipes

Date: November 1, 2023 by Rhoda & Scott Crosby

I had never tasted Shepherds’ Pie before meeting my husband.  As it was one of his favorites, I tried a few different recipes before coming across this one in an old cookbook.   Even though this was the easiest, we also felt it tasted the best.  Using already prepared mashed potatoes makes it the fastest one to make as wel...

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Headline: Mayoral Minutes...The Next Four Years

Date: November 1, 2023 by Fountain Inn Mayor GP McLeer

I am humbled and honored to have run unopposed in this year’s election for Mayor of the best city in America, Fountain Inn. Thank you to my family and friends for their support, and thank you to the community for your trust. Take a walk down Main Street and you’ll see renovated storefronts, new businesses open and more on the way, youn...

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Headline: Mauldin, Simpsonville, and Fountain Inn ready for municipal elections

Date: November 1, 2023 by Bob Gecy

All three communities in the upstate will have candidates on the ballot for mayor and council seats. In Simpsonville there are three candidates vying for the position of mayor. Incumbent Paul Shewmaker is being challenged by former mayor Janice Curtis who was defeated 4 years ago by Shewmaker. King Tut Grill Restaurant owner Warner Bouzek has also...

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Headline: Column: Inn the Know... from the Desk of Shawn Bell

Date: November 1, 2023 by Shawn Bell

As we enter the busy festival season here in Fountain Inn, I want to share my appreciation for the small-town festivals that have become an integral part of our community's identity. These vibrant celebrations are not merely events on the calendar; they are essential to the cultural, social, and economic fabric of our town. I believe it is crucial ...

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Headline: Simpsonville Sentinel Veteran of the Month

Date: October 31, 2023 by The Simpsonville Sentinel

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Headline: An Interview with Simpsonville, S.C. City Council Ward 1 Candidate Erin Medlin

Date: October 10, 2023 by Bob Weir

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Headline: An Interview with Simpsonville, S.C. City Council Ward 5 Candidate Jermaine Smith

Date: October 10, 2023 by Bob Weir

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Headline: An Interview with Simpsonville, S.C. City Council Ward 1 Candidate Skip Strong

Date: October 10, 2023 by Bob Weir

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Headline: Thomas Riddle ll recognized for his dedication to education and family

Date: October 2, 2023 by Shirley Adams

  Each academic year, parents hope for that special teacher who will connect with students and spark their interest in learning. One such teacher, Thomas Riddle II, graced Mauldin High School for a time and continues to influence students in our community. Thomas attended the Hollywood premier of “Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny&r...

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Headline: NWF Certified Wildlife Habitat

Date: October 2, 2023 by Connie Gecy

Would you like to have your or garden certified as a Wildlife Habitat? You can do it! It’s not too complicated to create a welcoming haven for your local wildlife. There is an online application tool at nwf.org that will ask you questions about the elements you are already providing for wildlife and it will help you know what other elements y...

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Headline: Our Secret Garden

Date: October 2, 2023 by Bob and Connie Gecy

Our garden is surrounded by a wooden fence, which makes it a secret and a surprise for visitors. We have many rooms, levels, and water features with garden walks to connect them all! We have a nice selection of plants which include a large number of host and nectar plants for the variety of butterflies we raise. These plants also attract many polli...

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Headline: CHARMING HARDY BEGONIAS

Date: October 2, 2023 by Sue Ercolini

There is something about gardens and garden friends that leave lasting impressions on us. One such person was my grandmother.   She was a cottage garden genius that made me aware of how breezes, warm sun and pollinators affected the plants.  And she taught me how the sunlight illuminated the many shapes, colors and textures of the fo...

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Headline: Mauldin Garden Club Fall 2023

Date: October 2, 2023 by Linda Baxter

October weather will have us looking forward to planting Pansies for the cooler temps and planting bulbs for spring flowers. A great tip we learned at the Sept meeting is to use a PVC pipe with holes drilled through (see photos) to improve watering in containers. Ms. Seagraves also gave us a list of plants that are fall/winter tolerant. Our annu...

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Headline: Laurens County Museum to present Lecture About the US Constitution

Date: October 2, 2023 by Debbie Vaughn

The Revolutionary War Lecture Series at the Laurens County Museum continues on Tuesday, October 10, at 6:30 pm, with “The Historical Path to the US Constitution and the Information Age” by Tim Lord. The lecture will be in two parts 6:30-7:15 pm and 7:30-8:00 pm. There will be a 15 minute break with refreshments at 7:15 pm, and the lectu...

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Headline: Street Survival Tactics

Date: October 2, 2023 by Rick Grover

Greetings Street Survivors!  What do a dart board, rings of a tree and the little waves in the water created when you drop a stone into a pond have in common?  They are all physical representations of ‘Concentric Rings’. Another example of this was provided by Shrek when he described the layers of an onion. In terms of home ...

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Headline: Preservation is growing across Greenville County!

Date: October 2, 2023 by Moonville Mae

Campbell's covered bridge painting This is Moonville Mae again, and I want to share with you some information about a group I work with for the county and some of the things this group does for Greenville.  I am currently the Vice Chair of the Greenville County Historic Preservation Commission (GCHPC) which is appointed by County Council ...

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Headline: Walter H. ‘Buzzy’ Smith Jr. Fountain Inn

Date: October 2, 2023 by The Simpsonville Sentinel

Walter H. ‘Buzzy’ Smith Jr., 73, life-long resident of Fountain Inn, went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Friday, September 1, 2023. Born in Greenville, he was the son of the late Walter H. Sr. & Marjorie Coleman Smith. Buzzy was a long-time member of Fountain Inn First Baptist Church, he served our country in the U....

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Headline: Another Step Towards Freedom: Anti-CCP Signs Come Down!

Date: October 2, 2023 by Scott Crosby

“SECTION 23-31-510. […]  No governing body of any county, municipality, or other political subdivision in the State may enact or promulgate any regulation or ordinance that regulates or attempts to regulate the transfer, ownership, possession, carrying, or transportation of firearms, ammunition, components of firearms, or any comb...

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Headline: Sentinel Veteran of the Month

Date: October 2, 2023 by The Simpsonville Sentinel

The Simpsonville Sentinel presents our Veteran of the Month, John Moberly a U.S. Navy Veteran, currently living in Boiling Springs, SC with his high school sweetheart, wife and retired Nurse, Vicki. Proud parents of two daughters that continued in the medical field, both becoming NICU nurses, working with newborn babies requiring intensive care. Wh...

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Headline: Biden and the EPA vs. You and Your Family

Date: October 2, 2023 by Scott Crosby

Your cost of living is about to go up – big time.  And it is not inflation causing it, this time.  This pain will come directly from President Biden himself. Fox News reported (in https://www.foxnews.com/media/trucker-warns-bidens-epa-regulations-catastrophic-american-food-supply) that “Biden's EPA regulations would be 'catas...

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Headline: Investors Column – 2023 and the Stock Market

Date: October 2, 2023 by Scott Crosby

The year 2023 has been a rocky one for investors.  The compounded impact of politics, inflation, and the steadily increasing of interest rates by the Fed has certainly been felt by America’s stockholders – which, given the prevalence of 401ks and IRAs among employees and retirees, means the stock market’s ups and downs are ca...

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Headline: Rhoda's Recipes - Spinach Dip

Date: October 2, 2023 by Rhoda & Scott Crosby

This recipe was given to me by a friend but appears on the back of the Knorr Vegetable Soup Mix box.  It makes a large amount of dip (over 3 cups) but often disappears quickly if you are serving it at a party.  I always hope I have some left to bring home to snack on later! 10 ounce package frozen chopped spinach, thawed 1 cup mayonnais...

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Headline: Monarch Waystations... You’ll love doing this!

Date: October 2, 2023 by Connie Gecy

It would be great to have lots of families, schools, and neighborhoods get involved in creating Monarch Waystations!! It's easy to get started, it’s so exciting, and you’ll really enjoy it! This site is helpful in getting started by suggesting host plants. You should have one or more kinds of milkweed plants and a variety of nectar pla...

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Headline: Mayoral Minutes...We’re Getting Younger

Date: October 2, 2023 by Fountain Inn Mayor GP McLeer

As most of you know if you’ve read this column long enough - Fountain Inn is undergoing a major update to our Comprehensive Plan, our 10-year outlook for the community. This process is required by state law, but is also a wonderful opportunity to have serious and big conversations about our town.  As an aside - you can follow along an...

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Headline: Councilman's Corner

Date: October 2, 2023 by Taft Matney

It’s an exciting time to be in Mauldin. Maverick Station seems like it’s been a part of the city’s fabric for years. BridgeWay Station is about to open, along with the pedestrian bridge that will connect across I-385. Maverick Yards is slowly but surely coming together, but I’ll talk about those projects more in-depth at a l...

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Headline: Melissa Woods named new Clerk of Court/ Ministerial Recorder

Date: October 2, 2023 by Press Release

Fountain Inn, - The City of Fountain Inn is pleased to announce the appointment of Assistant Police Chief Melissa Woods as the new Clerk of Court / Ministerial Recorder. This strategic decision is a testament to Melissa's exceptional leadership, dedication, and extensive experience serving the Fountain Inn Police Department since 1998. Throughout ...

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Headline: Column: Inn the Know... from the Desk of Shawn Bell

Date: October 2, 2023 by Shawn Bell

Greetings, residents of Fountain Inn and beyond Our beautiful City of Fountain Inn has always been more than just a geographical location; it is a vibrant community that thrives on the bonds we share and the dreams we pursue together. As the City Administrator, I am deeply committed to fostering an environment which nurtures community dev...

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Headline: Municipal complex build continues as police headquarters goes vertical

Date: October 2, 2023 by Press Release

The municipal complex is a two-story 30,000 sq. ft. building with a new city hall and police department headquarters. After the groundbreaking earlier this year, crews have begun constructing the police department headquarters, which consists of space for investigations, holding cells, booking, offices, conference rooms, training areas, fitness spa...

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Headline: Interview with Simpsonville, S.C. Mayoral Candidate Janice Curtis

Date: September 20, 2023 by Bob Weir

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Headline: Interview with Simpsonville City Council Ward 1 Candidate Chad O'Rear

Date: September 19, 2023 by Bob Weir

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Headline: Interview with Fountain Inn City Administrator Candidate Shawn Bell

Date: September 13, 2023 by Bob Weir

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Headline: Interview with Mauldin Mayoral Candidate Terry Merritt

Date: September 12, 2023 by Bob Weir

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Headline: Interview with Fountain Inn Mayoral Candidate

Date: September 12, 2023 by Bob Weir

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Headline: Interview with Fountain Inn Mayoral Candidate G.P. McLeer

Date: September 12, 2023 by Bob Weir

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Headline: Interview with Simpsonville Mayoral Candidate Warner Bouzek

Date: September 12, 2023 by Bob Weir

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Headline: Interview with Simpsonville Mayoral Candidate Warner Bouzek

Date: September 12, 2023 by Bob Weir

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Headline: Interview with Simpsonville Mayoral Candidate Warner Bouzek

Date: September 12, 2023 by Bob Weir

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Headline: Interview with Simpsonville Mayoral Candidate Paul Shewmaker

Date: September 12, 2023 by Bob Weir

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Headline: Interview with Simpsonville City Council Ward 5 Candidate Tim Pinkerton

Date: September 12, 2023 by Bob Weir

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Headline: Over 30,000 people moving into Greenville County every year

Date: September 4, 2023 by Scott Crosby

Where are all the new houses going to be for them to live in?   Pick a location with ready access to all three Interstate highways:  I-85, I-385, and I-185.  And preferably, pick a location with easy access via local roads, like US-276, US-25, and Mauldin Road. Pick a location where your kids will be going to the best schools....

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Headline: Column: Inn the Know...

Date: September 4, 2023 by Shawn Bell

Greetings, residents of Fountain Inn and beyond. Our beautiful City of Fountain Inn has always been more than just a geographical location; it is a vibrant community that thrives on the bonds we share and the dreams we pursue together. As the City Administrator, I am deeply committed to fostering an environment which nurtures community d...

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Headline: Howard’s Pharmacy owners celebrate their son’s graduation from MUSC

Date: September 4, 2023 by The Simpsonville Sentinel

His journey has begun…. MUSC College of Pharmacy!!! Joseph Causey on graduation day Deb, Joseph and Scott Causey Our hearts were filled with pure JOY today as we watched Joseph receive his white coat. Being in our old stomping grounds made it quite special, too. We are so proud of him!! Scott and Deb were in the graduating c...

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Headline: Councilman's Corner

Date: September 4, 2023 by Aaron Rupe

Councilman Aaron Rupe Hope all is well Simpsonville!  I wanted to update you on a few things around the city that has happened since we last spoke.  (1) The city won an award at the MASC meetings last month for the Simpsonville Arts Center.  The city was presented with the John P. Riley Jr. Award for Economic Development.  ...

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Headline: Mayoral Minutes

Date: September 4, 2023 by Fountain Inn Mayor GP McLeer

I get a lot of questions most days that go like this, “When are we going to get a _____?”, or “Why did you let [insert business] open up there?” I wanted to demystify that question a little bit with this month’s column. The first step that happens in any commercial real estate deal is this - someone sells their land....

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Headline: Simpsonville City Council fills 5 seats on board for representing youth issues

Date: September 4, 2023 by NEWSTORY

Simpsonville, S.C. — The very first members of the Simpsonville Youth Advisory Board were appointed by Simpsonville City Council Tuesday night at the regularly scheduled business meeting. Students Preston Ballentine, Daniela Fernandez, Marie Koon, Kirsten Lanza and Jordy Motte were recommended by City staff to be seated on the Youth Advisory...

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Headline: Rhoda’s Recipes

Date: September 4, 2023 by Rhoda & Scott Crosby

Another easy to fix recipe that takes just a few minutes of prep time and then just relax as it cooks in the oven. The recipe calls for cooking sherry but I prefer the taste of the real thing with a bit of added salt.  Either way I think is delicious. 6 medium chicken breasts or thighs (skin on) 1 can condensed cream of mushroom soup 4 to 4...

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Headline: Investors Column

Date: September 4, 2023 by Scott Crosby

Shares of stock for many companies are available for sale.  For other companies, shares of stock cannot be purchased.  Why?  What is the difference?   You see companies around you all the time.  Those include businesses such as a local restaurant, a local repair garage, an attorney’s office, a golf course, and m...

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Headline: Finance

Date: September 4, 2023 by Scott Crosby

As has been noted in past Finance articles, politics trump economics.  What the President and Congress do affects your well-being.   If you were a new President, what would you do?  Democrat or Republican, the answer is often the same.  As soon as a new President is sworn in, he begins working with his Party’s Congr...

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Headline: Sentinel Veteran of the Month

Date: September 4, 2023 by The Simpsonville Sentinel

The Simpsonville Sentinel is proud to introduce our Veteran of the Month, World War 2 Marine Corp Veteran, Corporal Walter Greene from Spartanburg, SC. Corporal Greene is 97 years old and was on the very first wave of the attack on Iwo Jima on February 19, 1945, against the Imperial Japanese Army. Serving with the 4th Marine Division, his missio...

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Headline: Hello Simpsonville Mill Friends

Date: September 4, 2023 by Susan Bagwell Fowler

A group of 100 family & friends gathered at the Simpsonville Activity Center on August 5, 2023, for our 3rd Simpsonville Woodside Mill Reunion in the beautiful old Woodside Mill Gym. We enjoyed a delicious southern catered meal and a wonderful time of fellowship seeing old friends, making new friends and sharing memories.  Below are a few ...

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Headline: The Tiger Swallowtail…They have a dark form too!

Date: September 4, 2023 by Connie Gecy

Have you seen a big, beautiful, black and yellow butterfly floating across your yard and feeding on your Lantana? If you have, you’ve been watching our South Carolina state butterfly, the Eastern Tiger Swallowtail.  The Tiger Swallowtail’s black & yellow stripes and large size, 4-6 inch wing span, are easy to identify and almos...

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Headline: City of Mauldin Seeking Public Input on Name for Pedestrian Bridge Over I-385

Date: September 4, 2023 by Lauren Carter

MAULDIN, S.C. —  The City of Mauldin is seeking public input on a name for the pedestrian bridge over I-385, which is slated for completion in late August or early September.  The bridge will serve as a major connection point in the City, linking the BridgeWay Station development with the greater Mauldin community and eventually co...

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Headline: SCKWGS to host 2023 South Carolina Koi Show

Date: September 4, 2023 by NEWSTORY

The Dog Days of Summer are raging right now, but, thankfully, they are almost over and fall is just around the corner. With fall comes festival season, and the SCKWGS fall festival is all about koi and goldfish. The South Carolina Koi and Water Garden Society is holding its Fifteenth Annual Koi and Goldfish Show at the Simpsonville Activity and Sen...

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Headline: McCullough’s Cedarhurst restoration begins!

Date: September 4, 2023 by Moonville Mae

Fork Shoals Historical Society is restoring the 1812 inn at Princeton to its original look. You will notice the changes as you drive by. She is the oldest brick structure in Greenville County. We started on Friday, August 4th, by removing the additions added in the 1900s. The brick will be repointed starting in October thanks to Jay West, our state...

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Headline: Don’t let joint pain slow you down! Attend a Free Health Fair Sponsored by the Arthritis Foundation.

Date: September 4, 2023 by Patrice Hazan, DPT, GCS, MA GroupHab Physical Therapy and Wellness

Does joint stiffness and pain slow you down and keep you from doing activities you love?  If you so, it may help to realize you are not alone! Joint pain is the leading cause of disability in the U.S today. According to the Centers for Disease Control an estimated 25.7 million adults are limited in their usual activities because of arthritis p...

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Headline: Street Survival Tactics

Date: September 4, 2023 by Rick Grover

Street Survivors…much has happened since the last time we visited together. The horrible loss of life in Lahaina, Maui is all over the news, as it should be. It seems to bring up more questions than answers, the least of which is what happened to the very sophisticated warning system they had? The stories that we have already heard about fam...

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Headline: Mauldin Garden Club Fall 2023

Date: September 4, 2023 by Lorraine Baxter

You are invited to a meeting of the Mauldin Garden Club on Sept 11th at 1:00.  Our speaker is Suzanne SegravesMaster Gardner. The topic is Fall and Winter Container Gardening. Our meetings are held at the Mauldin Cultural Center the second Monday of the month Sept thru May. Being a Mauldin resident is not requir...

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Headline: CANTANKEROUS YELLOWJACKETS

Date: September 4, 2023 by Sue Ercolini

Yellowjackets on trout Gardeners, children and pets BEWARE…it’s that time of year!  And yellowjackets (also spelled yellow jackets) are hungry and cantankerous in the fall due to less food.  Now, I know that you all have heard stories about unfortunate individuals cutting their lawns and accidentally running over yellowj...

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Headline: Fountain Inn Hires New Police Chief

Date: August 1, 2023 by Press Release

Fountain Inn, SC: Fountain Inn takes great pride in announcing the appointment of Patrick Fortenberry as the new Chief of Police for the Fountain Inn Police Department. With an impressive career spanning over two decades, Chief Fortenberry brings a wealth of expertise and a strong commitment to public service to his new role.  Chief Patrick...

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Headline: Ever Think About Running for City Council?

Date: July 29, 2023 by Scott Crosby

If you live within the City limits of Mauldin, Simpsonville, or Fountain Inn, and have ever considered running for City Council, now through noon on Tuesday, August 15th is the time to sign up and have your name put on the ballot for the election.   Election Day is Tuesday, November 7th. In Mauldin, City Council Seats 2, 4, 6, and ...

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Headline: Community Theater announces season for Arts Center

Date: July 29, 2023 by Press Release

Community theater Clark Nesbitt’s No Dreams Deferred productions unlimited llc has announced its 2023-2024 season, which includes a show that remains a mystery to the public for now. No Dreams Deferred will produce and perform at the Simpsonville Arts Center “CROWNS: A Gospel Musical” in October, “GOD’S TROMBONES&rdqu...

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Headline: Column: Inn the Know

Date: July 29, 2023 by Shawn Bell

  As we approach the final months of summer, the anticipation of election season draws nearer. Local elections carry exceptional importance, directly influencing our communities. Local elections determine the individuals entrusted with making crucial decisions that have a direct impact on our everyday lives versus state and federal elections,...

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Headline: Matt Limbaugh recognized for his service, ministry for over 50 years

Date: July 29, 2023 by Shirley Adams

Matt Limbaugh has touched the lives of many people in our area through his music, his ministry, and his passion to serve the Lord. His career spans over fifty-nine years. He has served on the staff of several upstate churches including Mauldin First Baptist and First Baptist Simpsonville in almost every position except pastor and youth minister. ...

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Headline: Mayoral Minutes...A Full Day

Date: July 29, 2023 by Fountain Inn Mayor GP McLeer

Fountain Inn Mayor GP McLeer One of my favorite things to do as Mayor is to go to our schools, or participate in school field trips to City Hall, and field some pretty tough questions from our youngest residents. Aside from “What car do you drive?” (students are usually disappointed in that answer - it’s a 2003 Toyota Tundra ...

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Headline: Hey Kids, Let’s Have Dinosaurs for Dinner

Date: July 29, 2023 by Scott Crosby

As many youngsters enthralled by dinosaurs know, 66 million years ago a big meteor hit the Earth and killed all the dinosaurs.   Much to those kids’ regret, Tyrannosaurs, Brontosaurs, Triceratops, and all the rest are all gone forever.   But that is not quite the whole story.   Not all the dinosaurs are g...

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Headline: Rhoda’s Recipes

Date: July 29, 2023 by Rhoda & Scott Crosby

This is another Officers’ Cookbook recipe.  About half way through the cooking process, I cut the bones away from the meat and continue cooking.  You can skip this step if you wish.  I often serve freshly baked bread along with the meal.  I cheat by defrosting and baking Bridgford Frozen White Ready-Dough.  (Short cut...

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Headline: Investors Column

Date: July 29, 2023 by Scott Crosby

If you are new to investing, or even new to having a job and preparing for the future, what do you do?  There is a lot to learn.   As a new employee, you may have already been briefed about the 401k plan your company offers. A 401k helps you prepare for your retirement.  It may seem far too soon to think about that, especially...

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Headline: Finance – Bidenomics

Date: July 29, 2023 by Scott Crosby

By any measure, the American economy peaked in 2021 in late November to early December.   “By any measure” includes the Dow Jones Industrial Average, the S&P 500, Nasdaq, and each individual’s own investment portfolios – whether 401ks, IRAs, or after-tax. The decline after 2021 reached its bottom in October o...

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Headline: Sentinel Veteran of the Month

Date: July 29, 2023 by The Simpsonville Sentinel

Sarasota Survivor: One Father’s Journey from Cold War Missions to Fighting Prostate Cancer SARASOTA, FL (June 16, 2023) – Longtime Sarasotan William “Bill” Kimbrell, 76, is no stranger to challenges. From serving as a former U.S. Air Force pilot with the 774th Tactical Airlift Squadron and navigating the way through the ten...

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Headline: Bringing Industry to the Upstate

Date: July 29, 2023 by Joe Hursey

During the mid-19th Century, New England states were the heart of the American industrial economy, while the south depended on agriculture.  After the Civil War, many southern businessmen realized that if the south were to rise-up from the destruction of the war, it also needed to develop its own industries.  And while it was evident that...

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Headline: Nurses Honor Guard of South Carolina

Date: July 29, 2023 by Roni Lockhart

Presentation of the Nightingale Tribute  Last month, I was privileged to become a member of the most amazing nursing organization I have ever known. Until that time, I had never heard of the Nurses Honor, Guard of South Carolina. After checking with others, I found that none of my friends who are nurses knew of the organization e...

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Headline: Letter to the Editor

Date: July 29, 2023 by Michelle Rogier Shuman

How many water bottles, coffee cups, and coffee tumblers can you buy for $60,000? Yes, you read that question correctly. The actual amount spent by our county staff on new water bottles, coffee cups, and coffee tumblers for the new office buildings is $59,978.24. Why? How many did they get? Why so many? Or did they buy really expensive ones? Who a...

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Headline: Several Groups Continue Work On Preserving Our History

Date: July 29, 2023 by Moonville Mae

Ann, Tammy, Ed, Lovelace School starts soon, the dog days of summer are upon us, high school football practice and marching band practice can be heard, the summer birds start migrating in the midst of all this as well.  Fall, my favorite time of year, is around the corner.  Southern Greenville has much beauty to enjoy year-round and ...

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Headline: Street Survival Tactics

Date: July 29, 2023 by Rick Grover

Greetings Street Survivors. I do hope and pray that all good things are happening in your life, and your family is safe and sound.  In our last column I touched on a few subjects from the old days that still have a lot of value today. These lost skills would be worth their weight in gold if the country went through a major electrical shut dow...

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Headline: BRIGHT AND CHEERFUL BLACK-EYED SUSANS

Date: July 29, 2023 by Sue Ercolini

Have you ever thought about the colors you choose?   Some people believe that you can predict a person’s personality traits based on their color preferences….maybe so!  My garden is full of rich, vibrant colors of red, orange and blue flowers paired with lots of yellow Black-Eyed Susans and white hydrangeas…cheerf...

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Headline: Mauldin Election filing opened July 17 and ends on August 15

Date: July 29, 2023 by Press Release

Municipal Election Commission of the City of Mauldin Announces Election Filing Begins on July 17. Filing deadline is Aug. 15 The Municipal Election Commission of the City of Mauldin also announces that the general election for the City of Mauldin will be held on Tuesday, Nov. 7, 2023. Filing begins on Monday, July 17 at noon and ends on Tuesday, ...

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Headline: Sentinel Veteran of the Month

Date: July 1, 2023 by Bob Gecy

Chief Master Sergeant Dennis Jendrzejewski Chief Master Sergeant Dennis G Jendrzejewski is the Command Chief of the 911th Airlift Wing Pittsburgh International Airport Air Reserve Station.  As a senior enlisted leader, he provides leadership, management, and general supervision of a force of 1,429 Air Force Reserve members and o...

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Headline: Street Survival Tactics

Date: July 1, 2023 by Rick Grover

Greetings Street Survivors, and welcome back to the column that cares about you and your family so much, that we have spent the last 13 years trying to educate and motivate you on a multitude of subjects. We have just wrapped up our “Experts in the Field” series, which I hoped you enjoyed and learned something from. Hold on to your ho...

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Headline: Fountain Inn couple remembered for their dedication to faith, family and country

Date: July 1, 2023 by Shirley Adams

At the Fountain Inn Museum, near the entrance to its main room, stands a plexiglass display case holding a WWII soldier’s uniform, a U.S. flag, a picture of a young soldier with his wife, and a slim volume entitled “Together Forever.” This is the story of the man who wore that uniform, the woman who loved and married him, the sa...

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Headline: Rhoda’s Recipes - Seven Layer Salad

Date: July 1, 2023 by Rhoda & Scott Crosby

This recipe was given to me by my mother-in-law in the early seventies.  It may be an oldie but I think it is still a goodie.  It has a lot of ingredients so makes a fair-sized salad.  I usually make it the evening prior to the day I am serving it to allow the flavors to blend somewhat.  I will deviate from my usual habit of lis...

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Headline: Visit Greenwood to see their topiaries on Main Street. Great shops and great flowers at the Flower Festival.

Date: July 1, 2023 by The Simpsonville Sentinel

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Headline: “Snakes Alive!”

Date: July 1, 2023 by Anne Peden

Moonville Mae says, I’m sure many of you have dealt with a few snakes over the years no matter where you live in the upstate.  Living in the country as I do, I have been visited by someone or another every summer, so I want to share a few of the best encounters for your enjoyment. Once upon a time as I drove out of my garage, I mashed t...

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Headline: Remember Golden Strip Speedway

Date: July 1, 2023 by Special to The Sentinel

 Willis Smith poses beside the 1937 Fordracer he now owns. Sponsored by theFowler Brothers Garage in Crescent, SC,it was driven to victory byHarrison “Ozark Ike” Williams inthe 1958 Golden Strip Speedwaychampionship race. Following World War II, automobile racing rose quickly in national popularity, especially in southern ...

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Headline: Column: Inn the Know

Date: July 1, 2023 by Shawn Bell

As the Chief Administrative Officer of Fountain Inn, it is my privilege to address our esteemed residents and stakeholders on the timeless values of freedom and democracy. These principles form the bedrock of our nation and serve as guiding lights for our City, shaping our collective identity and ensuring a vibrant and inclusive community for all. ...

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Headline: This Land Is My Land, This Land Is Your Land

Date: July 1, 2023 by Scott Crosby

Editor’s Note: As We celebrate our countries 247th birthday, we thought it would be interesting to present a unique overview of what the founding fathers provided for us in the Declaration of Independence.  Happy 4th of July to all! “This land is your land and this land is my land”  Independence Day &nd...

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Headline: Sweet Pea Flowers are a Scented Beauty

Date: July 1, 2023 by Sue Ercolini

My pink perennial Sweet Peas, Lathyrus latifolius, are blooming so beautifully this cool spring adding color and a light scent to my butterfly garden.  They are adored by bees and butterflies, and are the perfect flower to climb the posts of my old birdhouses that are still used by blue birds.  I love to pick sweet peas early in the morni...

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Headline: Culbertson Backcountry Settlement in Gray Court, SC

Date: July 1, 2023 by Sarah Jane Armstrong

The heavy 8 inches of rain brought our hollow oak tree to the ground. Any suggestions and help in how to Remove or help Clean the site are so much appreciated! The Lord did not let the huge oak tree damage a single log cabin, church, or school. Look carefully at the pictures and in some of them you will see our wonderful historic buildings peeking ...

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Headline: Mauldin City Council Approves $38.1 Million Budget for FY2024

Date: July 1, 2023 by Press Release

MAULDIN, S.C. —  On Monday, June 19, City Council approved a $38.1 million budget for Fiscal Year 2024 that maintains service delivery without increasing property taxes. The budget includes $1.2 million for police vehicles, radios and building improvements; $415,974 for the resurfacing of city-owned roads; $403,000 for new firefighter ge...

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Headline: Investors Column

Date: July 1, 2023 by Scott Crosby

Certain large investment firms are using their leverage to force companies to enact policies that are “woke”-oriented and “ESG”-oriented.  “ESG” stands for Environmental, Social, and Governance. Woke initially meant being aware of racial prejudice and discrimination.  But it has been expanded to includ...

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Headline: Finance

Date: July 1, 2023 by Scott Crosby

Traditionally, Congress finds enough votes to pass a budget by offering incentives to opposing Representatives by including spending on some special project that will benefit the Congressman’s home District.   Budget bloat grows and grows year after year.  It has been a hundred years since Congress last passed a balanced budge...

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Headline: Josh Turner comes to Simpsonville Simply Freedom Fest July 2

Date: July 1, 2023 by Press Release

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Headline: Josh Turner comes to Simpsonville Simply Freedom Fest July 2

Date: July 1, 2023 by Press Release

Country music icon Josh Turner is bringing his ‘Long Black Train Anniversary Tour’ to the City of Simpsonville when he performs at the CCNB Amphitheatre at Heritage Park on July 2 for the Simpsonville Simply Freedom Fest. Formerly Celebrate Simpsonville, Simply Freedom Fest is a free event that is a celebration of both Independence Day...

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Headline: Fountain Inn Mayoral Minutes...

Date: July 1, 2023 by Fountain Inn Mayor GP McLeer

Last month Fountain Inn City Council unanimously passed a balanced budget that demonstrates continued responsible financial management of our taxpayers’ money and prioritizes city services and our employees. Here are some of the highlights: ● Our budget, $48 million in total, is the largest budget to-date for the City. This is due in large...

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Headline: Open House at the Piedmont Museum

Date: June 2, 2023 by Moonville Mae

Preservation News  After receiving a South Carolina Regrant for purchasing collection storage materials in 2022 for September 2022 through May 2023, the volunteers at our history museum worked diligently to purchase the materials and catalogue the collections. This work has catapulted our museum’s research capabilities beyond ...

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Headline: Sanctified Hill Park Re-Opens After $3+ Million Transformation

Date: June 2, 2023 by Fountain Inn Mayor GP McLeer

On May 5, we cut the ribbon on a $3+ million facelift for Sanctified Hill Park in Fountain Inn. It was beyond time for action at this park, and it is a transformation that I am proud to call one of the biggest highlights of my time as Mayor thus far. It was time for action when the City finally dec...

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Headline: Inn the Know... from the Desk of Shawn Bell

Date: June 2, 2023 by Shawn Bell

As a City Administrator, one of my most critical responsibilities is ensuring our City thrives as an inclusive and equitable community. Equity lies at the core of professional local government managers’ values and ethics, guiding our decision-making processes and initiatives.&nb...

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Headline: Let’s Saddle Up Memorial Day Celebration

Date: June 2, 2023 by Sharon Dillard

In honor of our fallen veterans, we hung a patriotic Barn Quilt on the Cotton House (our tack room). We had rider Sarah Greene on the horse ‘Paint’ carrying the American Flag, also with Tiny Trotter ‘Chief’ wearing Red, White and Blue. Visitors and members of Let’s Saddle Up and a sweet dog were all dressed ...

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Headline: Countybank’s Jack Lucas Promoted to Simpsonville Market Executive

Date: June 2, 2023 by Jamie Compton Countybank Communications Director

Simpsonville, S.C. – Countybank is pleased to announce the promotion of Jack Lucas to Senior Vice President, Simpsonville Market Executive. Lucas joined Countybank in 2019 as Senior Vice President, Commercial Relationship Manager in Greer. As Simpsonville Market Executive, he is responsible for le...

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Headline: Finance – In Debt? Cut Expenses!

Date: June 1, 2023 by Scott Crosby

Anybody who has a job knows that to stay out of debt, they must spend no more than they bring home in their paychecks. That is called a “balanced budget”. If your income were to be reduced, you would have to cut expenses as well. Everyone knows that. It is simple ari...

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Headline: Investors Column –Politics Trumps Economics

Date: June 1, 2023 by Scott Crosby

What is meant by the statement, “Politics Trumps Economics”? The answer is very simple: the political environment we all live in – “politics” – affects everything we do. Political policies set by the President, Congress, the state’s Governor, the stat...

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Headline: Top Scholar/Athletes recognized

Date: May 31, 2023 by Shirley Adams

Editor’s note: Each year The Sentinel recognizes high school graduates who have ex- celled in academics as well as athletics. These students have achieved a high GPA score while participating in a varsity sport. In recognizing that achievement we realize the difficulty in attaining a high&n...

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Headline: Simpsonville Woodside Mill Hill reunion set for August 5

Date: May 31, 2023 by Linda Langston

Several months ago, a group of mill hill friends got together to plan a third Woodside Simpsonville Mill Hill Reunion. The date has been set for Saturday, August 5, from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., at the Simpsonville Activity Center. The event will include a barbeque lunch, as we...

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Headline: ROCKIN´ IN YOUR GARDEN

Date: May 31, 2023 by Sue Ercolini

One might think that rockin´ in your garden  would  be about  singing  a song or dancing a jig.  And if that is who you are I say, dance away!  But for me it is about making  the  most of  your  landscape by  adding  rocks, stones or even boulders to your garden. Havi...

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Headline: Sentinel Veteran of the Month

Date: May 31, 2023 by Rick Grover

U.S. Air Force Vietnam Combat Veteran Roger Williams. Sergeant Williams served as a Loadmaster for one of the largest cargo jet aircrafts used during Vietnam, the C141 Starlifter. Roger volunteered when he was 18 years old during the Vietnam draft, and was immediately sent to San Antonio, Texas for training....

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Headline: Street Survival Tactics

Date: May 31, 2023 by Rick Grover

Greetings Street Survivors, as we continue our ‘Experts in the Field’ series. This month we meet Chris Pittman, born and raised right here in the Upstate of SC, attended Byrnes High School, followed by Furman University for his undergraduate degree, and Wake Forest for hi...

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Headline: Mauldin Chamber recent ribbon cuttings

Date: May 31, 2023 by Mauldin Chamber

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Headline: Fountain Inn Garden Club Awards

Date: May 31, 2023 by The Simpsonville Sentinel

Congratulations to our club for receiving the Greenville Council of Garden Club award for best Yearbook for clubs with fewer than 20 members. We also won the first place for the DEEP award! These 2 awards came with $150.00 in money that will allow our club to participate in more projects very soon. Shown in picture on left ar...

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Headline: SCDOT to Close Bridges Road Bridge Over I-385 for Repairs Starting June 3

Date: May 31, 2023 by Press Release

MAULDIN, S.C. — The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) will close the Bridges Road bridge over I-385 in Greenville County starting on Saturday, June 3 to resurface the existing bridge deck. The closure is expected to last for approximately 45 days. During that&n...

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Headline: Coptic? What does that mean?

Date: May 31, 2023 by Scott Crosby

Seven years ago, Sandra Ghatas’ family emigrated from Egypt to the United States. She is one of two daughters: both are smart well-educated girls. But prospects for a college education in Egypt were minimal. Living in the United States, most Americans have little or no knowledge of the restrictio...

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Headline: Rhoda’s Recipes- Egyptian Golash

Date: May 31, 2023 by Rhoda & Scott Crosby

Sandra Ghatas’ mother cooked a wonderful meal with many Egyptian dishes for Scott and me when we went to her family’s home to interview Sandra. While they were all delicious, the following was my favorite. 1 tablespoon butter 2 onions, finely chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced (optional) 1 1/2 pounds ...

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Headline: IMPATIENT FOR IMPATIENS

Date: May 2, 2023 by Sue Ercolini

This wacky spring weather is driving me crazy!  These cold mornings just won´t give up mak-ing it impossible to plant my impatiens.  And you know, as soon as the morn-ings stay above 50 degrees, it probably will jump right into summer.  At least it did last year!  My husband tells me I should be more pa-tient for patience ...

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Headline: Sentinel Veteran of the Month

Date: May 2, 2023 by Rick Grover

Meet our Veteran of the Month for April 2023 - U.S. Army Sgt. Ralph Longello, Vietnam Combat Veteran and recipient of the Bronze Star.  Sgt. Longello served as a U.S. Army Green Beret in Vietnam in 1969 on the Cambodian border, as a Communications Specialist on a 12-man A-team. He served with the 5th Spe-cial Forces Group in South-east Asia, ...

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Headline: Street Survival Tactics

Date: May 2, 2023 by Rick Grover

Greetings Street Survivors, and wel-come to our third and final segment of our series on Human/Sex Trafficking in the Upstate. We’ve covered a lot of both interesting and scary information right here in our community, and I have cer-tainly learned a lot writing this series. Recently on April 4th, right here in Greenville, Bon Secours St. Fra...

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Headline: Be Glad We Do Not Live in a Democracy!

Date: May 2, 2023 by Scott Crosby

In the U.S., we elect our leaders democratically – by popular vote.  But that is not what being a democracy is all about. Want to live in a democracy?  Visit Great Britain, or Canada, or Australia, or New Zealand.  Visit the European Union countries.  Those countries have living standards somewhat similar to ours in the U...

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Headline: Hillcrest HS Plant Sale a huge success

Date: May 2, 2023 by Bob Gecy

On April 14th Hillcrest High School held their annual plant sale and what a fantastic success it was! Hundreds of local residents poured over the vast array of garden plants and shrubbery, and at day’s end most of the plants were sold. The year-round program is known as Hillcrest Greenhouse Industries. According to Mark Earl, Hillcrest High ...

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Headline: Finance – Is the Recession On, or Not?

Date: May 2, 2023 by Scott Crosby

Every pundit, investor, banker, and financial expert seems to have his own answer to the question:  are we in a recession, or is the economy making a comeback, or will the current recession become worse? Bank of America’s CEO has become the latest to jump into the fray.  You might consider what he has to say (at least according to ...

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Headline: Investors Column –Protecting Your Wealth

Date: May 2, 2023 by Scott Crosby

“Dear Investors Column,  I work for a company that has a 401k, but deposits my contributions and those of the company in shares of the company’s stock. Several years ago, the company declared bankruptcy.  Luckily, I kept my job.  But I lost the $60,000 in my 401k. Is there any way to recover any of that money?&rdq...

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Headline: Rhoda’s Recipes

Date: May 2, 2023 by Rhoda & Scott Crosby

This recipe calls for cubed ham.  For me the easiest way to accomplish this is to get a ham steak and cut it into cubes.  Make sure the steak is thick enough to get the de-sired effect.  Also, most of the time pineapple tidbits come in a can that is larger than need-ed.  If it is large enough and is packed in its own juice, just...

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Headline: The History of the Controversial State Flag of South Carolina

Date: May 2, 2023 by Moonville Mae

Dr. Anne Peden, Piedmont Historic Preservation Society South Carolina’s standard is one of the most recognizable flags in the nation with the iconic Palmetto tree and white crescent moon.  Or is it a moon?  What else could it be if not a moon?  It’s shining over our beloved Palmetto tree, isn’t it?  The tree t...

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Headline: Fountain Inn Museum...A new collection

Date: May 2, 2023 by Sheila Miller

The china cabinet at the Fountain Inn Museum has taken on whole new look!  Easter eggs…Fabergé design eggs, no less… have shared their space with a most unusual collection!   Featured through the end of April is a treasured collection of watches and watch-repair items that once belonged to one of Fountain Inn’...

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Headline: Inn Mayoral Minutes...

Date: May 2, 2023 by Fountain Inn Mayor GP McLeer

As part of our Comprehensive Plan update process, we have not only hosted stakeholder group meetings, a large public input meeting, and held two steering committee meetings (smaller group of citizens and business owners helping guide the whole process), but we’ve also launched a public survey - and it’s open to anyone. Fountain Inn M...

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Headline: In Memoriam

Date: May 2, 2023 by The Simpsonville Sentinel

George Gecy passed away of heart failure on December 26th, 2022. Born July 29, 1929 to Andrew and Anna Gecy in Pittsburgh, PA, George had lived in the Antelope Valley for more than 60 years. He was predeceased by brothers Andy and John, sisters Anne (Spontak) and Ruth (Kuhn), and his wife of 64 years, Hazel (Truesdell). He is survived by sons Davi...

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Headline: Column: Inn the Know...

Date: May 2, 2023 by Shawn Bell

As a city administrator, I cannot overstate the importance of civic engagement in the success of any community. While it is my job to oversee the city’s day-to-day operations, it is the engagement and involvement of our residents that truly make our city thrive. At its core, civic engagement is all about empowering individuals to make a posi...

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Headline: Outback Steakhouse Restaurant coming to Simpsonville

Date: May 2, 2023 by Bob Gecy

Construction has begun on an Outback Steakhouse Restaurant to be located on Grandview Ave. in Simpsonville. The Simpsonville location will be the 4th Outback Restaurant in the upstate joining Greenville, Easley and Spartanburg. Plans are for construction to be completed by the end of summer with an early fall opening.  The onsite contractor f...

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Headline: Mauldin Sells Downtown Property to Developers for $1.15 Million

Date: May 2, 2023 by Lauren Carter

Proposed City Center Pickle Yard MAULDIN, S.C.— On Thursday, April 6, the City of Mauldin completed the sale of 6.5 acres of City-owned property to the Parker Group and Longbranch Development for $1.15 million, marking the start of the long-anticipated Maverick Yards project that will kick off City Center Village.  Maverick Yards w...

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Headline: Ukraine to Fountain Inn

Date: May 1, 2023 by Shirley Adams

Alina's Story Alina, who was born and raised in Ukraine, met her future husband, Nathaniel (Nate) Perry, when he arrived in that country on a mission trip in 2004. Alina, who was studying English in college at the time, served as a translator for the mission team and accompanied them on their return trip to the United States Eventually, ...

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Headline: Anti-Gun Laws Fail – But Guns Work

Date: April 6, 2023 by Scott Crosby

About 21,000 times each year, someone is killed by someone with a gun.   But well over 2,000,000 times each year, someone uses a gun defensively to prevent a criminal from carrying out his intentions. In 1993, a research study measured the prevalence of “defensive gun uses” (DGUs).  The result:  between 2.2 million...

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Headline: Mauldin City Singers to perform April 22-23

Date: April 1, 2023 by Shirley Adams

On April 22 and 23, 2023, the Mauldin City Singers will present “Songs of Faith” at the Mauldin Cultural Center. The program includes a range of musical styles and beloved hymns as well as new arrangements--“Precious Lord Take My Hand,” “How Great Thou Art,” a hymn medley, “Build Me Just a Cabin in the Corn...

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Headline: Former Simpsonville resident John Elsey inducted into Hall of Valor in Pittsburgh

Date: April 1, 2023 by Bob Gecy - Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Contributed

John Elsey on stage at Soldier’s & Sailor’s Memorial Hall receiving his award A native of Fayette County Pennsylvania and former Simpsonville resident John Elsey has been inducted into the Hall of Valor at the Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hall in the Oakland section of Pittsburgh. The ceremony took place at 2 pm on Ma...

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Headline: Laurens District Genealogical Society to meet on April 13

Date: March 30, 2023 by Sarah J Armstrong

Laurens District Genealogical Society Meeting is Thursday, April 13. The meeting will be at the Laurens County Museum on the Historic Square in Laurens at 7:00 pm. The speaker for the evening will be Dr. Pat McNeely. Dr. McNeely taught writing and reporting at the University of South Carolina and she is from Columbia. Dr. Mc Neely has written nine...

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Headline: Finance – Putting Two and Two Together

Date: March 30, 2023 by Scott Crosby

Two seemingly unrelated articles appeared on the Fox Business webpage on March 9th:   “Stock market will crash in 60 days, best-selling author on Lehman collapse warns” (https://www.foxbusiness.com/markets/stock-market-crash-60-days-best-selling-author-lehman-collapse) and “Biden to propose major tax hikes as part of ...

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Headline: Investors Column –The President’s Money-Losers

Date: March 30, 2023 by Scott Crosby

“This isn’t the invisible hand of the ‘free market.’  It’s the invisible fist of government.”  President Biden, through the Labor Department, wants your mutual funds to consider environmental, social and corporate governance (ESG) issues when making their investments. Mutual funds are supposed to make...

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Headline: Rhoda’s Recipes- Cream Cheese Brownie Bars

Date: March 30, 2023 by Rhoda and Scott Crosby

This dessert can be somewhat gooey but is delicious.  If you decide after fixing this dessert that the bars in the center are a bit too gooey, consider baking in two separate 8 x 8 inch pans the next time. 1 package German Chocolate Cake Mix 1 stick butter or margarine melted 1 Egg 8 ounces cream cheese, softened 16 ounces (1 box) Confect...

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Headline: South Carolina roads of importance to the Back Country prior to 1900

Date: March 30, 2023 by Moonville Mae

The Piedmont Museum volunteers have been delving into the Payne/Garrison/Tarrant Collection and finding historic information about the area of western Greenville County that has provided new revelations concerning our ancient roads. Plats dating back to the 1790s often show roads passing across property and creeks and rivers as well. These provide ...

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Headline: Mayoral Minutes... Redistricting update

Date: March 30, 2023 by Fountain Inn Mayor GP McLeer

Redistricting Update Fountain Inn Mayor GP McLeer After every US Census, the updated population data is used to draw new district lines across the country. You are probably familiar with Congressional district lines being adjusted, but it’s not just federal lines that are redrawn. Every level of government has to adjust their district l...

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Headline: Citywide litter cleanup to be held on Earth Day

Date: March 30, 2023 by Press Release

The City of Simpsonville is seeking volunteers for its citywide litter cleanup on April 22. The Simpsonville Simply Beautiful Cleanup Day is an effort to remove litter from the city limits and promote preventative measures against littering. Held twice a year, the Simply Beautiful Cleanup Day is an opportunity for community and teamwork. “T...

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Headline: Column: Inn the Know... from the Desk of Shawn Bell

Date: March 30, 2023 by Shawn Bell

The city of Fountain Inn has launched our comprehensive plan project #InnVision. A comprehensive plan intends to guide the next ten years of Fountain Inn through industry insights and community input. A comprehensive plan identifies a vision for a City’s future and provides recommendations for achieving that vision. It will help to guide land...

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Headline: Piedmont Wood Carvers welcome new members and guests

Date: March 28, 2023 by Sharon Haddox

Piedmont Woodcarvers Club is a non-profit club that was founded in 1989 by dedicated men and women who wanted to provide support and education to those interested in the art of wood carving. PWCC is open to anyone 12 and older who is interested in learning this art. Wednesdays are open carve in fr...

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Headline: Street Survival Tactics

Date: March 28, 2023 by Rick Grover

Greetings Street Survivors, our series, “Experts in the Field.” has been well received and following our last article about Human/Sex Trafficking in the Upstate, we have had several questions and concerns. In Part 1 we introduced you to SWITCH, a local Greenville organiza...

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Headline: Mauldin Chamber Recent Ribbon Cuttings

Date: March 28, 2023 by The Simpsonville Sentinel

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Headline: Historic Renovation Underway at Site of Former Fountain Inn Flour Mill

Date: March 11, 2023 by Amanda Harley

L/R: Shawn Bell, Ft. Inn AdministratorGP McLeer, Mayor Ft. InnNate Tomforde, Developer & Co-OwerThe Mill at Fountain Inn FOUNTAIN INN, SC [February 28, 2023] –  The revitalization of The Mill at Fountain Inn is officially un-derway. City leaders, developers, and supporters of the project gathered at the site, at the corner of ...

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Headline: City of Simpsonville breaks ground on new municipal complex

Date: March 11, 2023 by Justin Campbell - City of Simpsonville

Simpsonville, S.C. — The City of Simpsonville and Edifice General Contractors hosted on Feb. 23 a groundbreaking ceremony for a brand new municipal complex, one of the City’s most ambitious and significant projects in recent history. Held at 11 a.m. onsite on the 400 block of East Curtis Street, the ground-breaking ceremony celebrated ...

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Headline: Greenville St. Patrick’s Day Parade set for March 11

Date: March 11, 2023 by Joseph Carey

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Headline: Greenville St. Patrick’s Day Parade set for March 11

Date: March 11, 2023 by NEWSTORY

The Greenville St Patrick’s day committee is having a Parade and festival on Saturday March 11, 2923. The parade starts at 10 am while the festival is from 11am - 7pm. The parade kicks off on North Main and Augusta street and ends at NOMA square. We will have Irish step dancing and 4 local bands that will play Irish music all day long at NOM...

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Headline: Pansy Rings…a treasure from the past

Date: March 11, 2023 by Connie Gecy

This arrangement is made in a small tubular bowl called a “pansy ring”.  They are made to arrange small flowers that usually have short stems.  I’ve put pansies, daisies, even camellias and gardenias in it!! Fresh ivy with a candle in the middle of the ring makes a quick and lovely centerpiece.     My grandm...

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Headline: The Bottle Tree...

Date: March 11, 2023 by Sue Ercolini

My late grandmother on my mother’s side, known to us as ‘Mum-mum’, mum being the English version of mom, was my inspiration for gardening.  Her very small home on an acre of property was surrounded by an English Cottage Garden...a garden style ahead of its time in our area.   There were annuals, perennials and flowe...

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Headline: Kill a Dozen People?

Date: March 11, 2023 by Scott Crosby

WARNING:  This sign may be the death of you. Criminals, of course, readily ignore these kinds of signs. The law-abiding, just as obviously, do not.   Think like a criminal:  if you were intent on committing a robbery or a killing, would you be likely to do so where somebody with a legal concealed-carry permit...

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Headline: Sentinel Veteran of the Month

Date: March 11, 2023 by Bernie Parker

Meet our Veteran of the Month for MARCH 2023 - Raymond C Nadeau, U.S. Air Force Third Time’s a Charm Ray was drafted in 1950, excited he went for his physical but alas he failed his eye test. Thinking that they might take him if he volunteered he went for his physical failing the eye test again. Then his buddies told him about a reserve uni...

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Headline: Street Survival Tactics

Date: March 11, 2023 by Rick Grover

Greetings Street Survivors, as we continue our series, “Experts in the Field.” Our first expert, School Resource Officer Michael Thomas with the Laurens County Sheriff’s office, offered us some excellent tips for improving the security of our children, both on and off school property.  Today we’re taking on one of the ...

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Headline: Mauldin Cultural Center Reveals ‘23-’24 Theatre Season Lineup

Date: March 11, 2023 by Alyson Burrell - Mauldin Cultural Center Coordinator

Mauldin Mayor Terry Merrit &his wife Dianne Mauldin City Administrator Seth Duncanand his wife Joanna The Mauldin Cultural Center welcomed an enthusiastic crowd on Friday, February 24th to celebrate the grand opening of the auditorium lobby and the 5 year anniversary of the theatre company. Theatre goers were greeted by a Red Carpet p...

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Headline: Finance – It’s All Up to Management

Date: March 11, 2023 by Scott Crosby

It is incredible how true it is that a good or bad executive team can make all the difference in a company’s success. Here is one story that shows what a difference the resourcefulness of the executive team of one business has made for two businesses. You see the results of that difference every time you visit Greenville’s Haywood Mal...

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Headline: Investors Column –Why Be an Investor?

Date: March 11, 2023 by Scott Crosby

Do you want to have a better-than-average life, with more money than most people earn in their regular jobs?   Do you want to get away from just earning an hourly wage, or a salary?  Do you have what it takes to achieve, to be more successful than is possible by just working for someone else?   One way to do that is to be...

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Headline: Rhoda’s Recipes- Baked Pork Chops with Gravy

Date: March 11, 2023 by Rhoda & Scott Crosby

I often find that recipes I try for pork chops result in chops that are on the tough side.  This one produces chops that are nice and tender.  The gravy adds a lot of additional flavor, making this my very favorite pork chops recipe. 6 center cut pork chops, trimmed 1 tablespoon margarine or butter, melted 1 large onion, chopped 3 tab...

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Headline: Greenville’s history coming alive

Date: March 11, 2023 by Moonville Mae

The Story of Greenville County, our history, is vital to the understanding of who we are.  As today, commerce has always led our story.  There is no separating Greenville’s story from our beginnings as a trade route to the interior of the colonies and on to a focused drover’s road from over the mountains to the Atlantic during...

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Headline: Councilman's Corner

Date: March 11, 2023 by Aaron Rupe

It’s been an interesting last few months on a hot topic of the closure of Hunter Street. As many of you know, Hunter Street was closed the end of November.  Council didn’t know the ramifications from citizens who used this street on a daily basis.  It has been discussed by prior Councils way before I came on and there were ma...

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Headline: Mayoral Minutes... Road Updates Coming

Date: March 11, 2023 by Fountain Inn Mayor GP McLeer

Road Updates Coming We always hear about how we need to focus on road conditions in Fountain Inn and our state. In Fountain Inn, nearly all of our roads are actually owned by the State, and SC-DOT is the agency that is responsible for paving and improvements.  Our state has the 4th largest state-owned road system in the nation, despite only ...

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Headline: City receives award in recognition of economic impact by Arts Center

Date: March 11, 2023 by Justin Campbell

The Simpsonville Arts Center has been recognized by the Municipal Association of South Carolina for its impact on economic development in South Carolina.  The City of Simpsonville received the Joseph P. Riley Jr. Award for the Arts Center renovation project as part of the Municipal Association 2023 Achievement Awards. Arts Center Manager Meli...

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Headline: Column: Inn the Know

Date: March 11, 2023 by Shawn Bell

EVENT SEASON  Event season is fast approaching, and our Community Relations Department is hard at work ensuring another fantastic year for our residents and visitors. In addition to the two roles that facilitated these events in the past, we have officially added a new full-time event specialist, and we are excited to see everything in store ...

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Headline: Finance – What’s Driving the Market?

Date: February 20, 2023 by Scott Crosby

It has been a rocky road, but there can be no doubt that the S&P 500 trend-line has been gradually rising since its low-point in October (see graph). All the experts said the market would not recover for another nine months to a year – or more.  And that may yet be the case. But a number of stocks are definitely going up in value.&...

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Headline: Investors Column – Is the Market Going Up?

Date: February 20, 2023 by Scott Crosby

The S&P 500 has been trending up since its low-point in October – albeit in a series of fits and starts.  How can an investor make the right investing choices? Certainly there is money to be made.  While many experts and pundits warn of a deeper recession in late 2023, others are saying they have made plenty of successful inves...

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Headline: Rhoda’s Recipes

Date: February 20, 2023 by Rhoda & Scott Crosby

This is one of my very favorite pasta recipes.  I discovered this recipe on the back of a box of pasta many, many years ago.  I prefer using mild Italian sausage but if you like a bit more kick, use the hot.  If you have a problem finding mostaccioli, you can substitute penne pasta.   1 pound mild or hot Italian sausage, casin...

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Headline: The Jonquils are Blooming at Cedarhurst Portending a Great 2023

Date: February 20, 2023 by Moonville Mae

Fork Shoals Historical Society is privileged to share news of the upcoming restoration of our historic house/inn along Augusta Road in southern Greenville County.  The McCullough House is the oldest brick structure in the county and possibly the Upstate, built in 1812 for an Irish immigrant who became a major plantation owner and father of a d...

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Headline: Senator Scott statement on Chinese spy balloon shot down off the South Carolina coast

Date: February 20, 2023 by The Simpsonville Sentinel

WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Tim Scott, Republican of South Carolina, member of the Senate committee on Foreign Relations, issued the following statement after the United states shot down a Chinese spy balloon off the coast of South Carolina.  The balloon should have been shot down before it crossed the continental United States, not after....

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Headline: Trash collection day to change for select neighborhoods

Date: February 20, 2023 by Press Release

Public Works Trash Day Change effective March 3 Simpsonville, S.C. — While most trash collection routes will remain the same, routes for about 10 percent of households in Simpsonville will change effective March 3, 2023 to ensure continued safe, efficient and accurate sanitation service. “The adjustment of sanitation routes will reduc...

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Headline: Mayoral Minutes...

Date: February 20, 2023 by Fountain Inn Mayor GP McLeer

Fountain Inn Raises Police Pay Earlier in February, Fountain Inn City Council held a special called meeting for a very special purpose. Unanimously, we approved an increase for starting pay in our Police Department, as well as raises across the board for all of our current officers. And we did so without an increase in taxes. Starting pay fo...

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Headline: Column: Inn the Know...

Date: February 20, 2023 by Shawn Bell

It’s no secret that doing business in the City of Fountain Inn is a smart move. Our growing population, proximity to Greenville, and charming downtown create the perfect storm for profit and local investment. If you need proof, look at our very own Swanky Steer and the Flour Mill project. Swanky Steer, owned by Kristen Gault and Erica Rector,...

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Headline: What’s going on in South Carolina politics?

Date: February 20, 2023 by Scott Crosby

What’s going on in South Carolina politics? Every January, attendees to the monthly First Monday luncheon at the Poinsett Club get the full scoop on South Carolina’s government. January’s presentation is always reserved for a talk by the Speaker of the South Carolina House.  This year marked the first visit to the First Mon...

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Headline: Letters to the Editor

Date: February 20, 2023 by Sandy Sewell

Hey Sugah! I haven’t commented on the Sentinel in a while but I wanted to say I enjoyed the front page, and love hearing “Tuesday’s with Timmons” on “The Answer” radio to hear what the politicians are up to in Washington. I still use Rick Grover’s tip about leaving a pair of men’s shoes outside the fr...

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Headline: Letters to the Editor

Date: February 20, 2023 by Don Nickson

In the Republican reply, newly installed Arkansas Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders spent 11 minutes deconstructing Biden’s hour and 12 minute (State of the Union) speech with lines such as this: “Being a mom to three young children taught me not to believe every story I hear. So forgive me for not believing much of anything I heard tonig...

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Headline: Obituary - Lucy B. McCraw Mahon

Date: February 20, 2023 by The Simpsonville Sentinel

Lucy B. McCraw Mahon, 87, of Easley, passed away Sunday, January 22, 2023.  Born in Simpsonville, SC, she was the daughter of the late Walter and Annie Thackston Barbrey. Lucy was a member of Brushy Creek Baptist Church in Easley, South Carolina. She was a true southern woman, with a quiet strength and a pure elegance that radiated. Lucy e...

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Headline: Parade of Poppies

Date: February 20, 2023 by Sue Ercolini

Moving to Upstate South Carolina, gave me the opportunity to be introduced to a fellow Master Gardener and her beautiful poppies.  It’s a plant that I had never thought of growing before even though my last residence is well known for their golden California poppies.  She passed along a handful of her seeds, heirloom Breadseed Poppi...

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Headline: City Park, dog park to close Feb. 20 ahead of construction

Date: February 20, 2023 by Simpsonville Parks and Recreation

Simpsonville, S.C. — With construction on improvements to City Park set to begin in March, City Park, including The Dog Spot and playgrounds, and Park Drive will be closed to the public effective Feb. 20 until project completion.The Simpsonville Municipal Cemetery will remain open to the public but inaccessible to motorists; only authorized v...

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Headline: Sentinel Veteran of the Month

Date: February 20, 2023 by Rick Grover

Meet our Veteran of the Month for February 2023 - U.S. Navy Petty Officer 3rd Class Joe Berry. Joe served as an Operations Specialist working with multiple radar tracking systems to identify surface and sub-surface threats to our military. He also worked with the other VF142 “Ghost-riders” working on the F14 Tomcats on the nuclear Airc...

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Headline: Street Survival Tactics

Date: February 20, 2023 by Rick Grover

Welcome back Street Survivors !   Greetings Street Survivors! Glad to have you join us as we kick off another series of “Experts in the Field.” The experts I present in this series, are people I feel are the most knowledgeable and experienced in their respective fields, and in a perfect position to pass on valuable infor...

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Headline: Fountain Inn Museum to display heritage china from residents collections

Date: February 20, 2023 by Sheila Miller

We Heard It Speaking!!! Queens Rose by TirschereuthCarol Cannon Hopkins graciouslyoffered to share pieces of thiswonderful Bavarian china patternwhich belonged to her grand-mother, Lila Foy, Mrs. A.D. Cannon.She and Dick started this collec-tion on a trip in 1958 to Europe.(Bavaria, Germany)This pattern is Queen's Rose byTirschenreuth.Many of us...

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Headline: Mauldin Cultural Center to Host 2023-2024 Theatre Season Reveal

Date: February 20, 2023 by Alyson Burrell - Mauldin Cultural Center Coordinator

The Mauldin Cultural Center invites the public to join us as we celebrate an exciting event for our theatre programs. Guests will experience the grand opening of our newly renovated theatre lobby, enjoy a look back at the first five years and be the first to hear about our highly anticipated 2023 – 2024 theatre season. This season, which runs...

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Headline: ‘Basically Family’

Date: February 20, 2023 by Justin Campbell - City of Simpsonville

Simpsonville, S.C. — After 57 years of combined service, Lieutenant Nick Boone and Engineer Frank Crowe have retired from the Simpsonville Fire Department. L/R: Frank Crowe & Nick Boone At a party in celebration of their service and retirement in January, Boone and Crowe both said they will miss most the friendships with their fello...

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Headline: Rhoda’s Recipes

Date: January 24, 2023 by Rhoda & Scott Crosby

I got the recipe for the salad from one source and the dressing from another.  The dressing is delicious and makes quite a bit so you will probably have left over salad dressing.  Many packages of spinach are now pre-washed saving you a lot of time.  I don’t like the texture of the stems so I remove them.  When preparing t...

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Headline: Moonville Mae Shares History in the Family

Date: January 24, 2023 by Moonville Mae

My doll from Aunt Lizzie Aunt Lizzie's baby showerdoll is 80 years old Heritage is a key part of all of our lives.  We are who we are because of our families who raised us.  And as we look back through the generations of our ancestors, we can see the ties to who we are today.  This came clearer to me this past fall when a c...

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Headline: Simpsonville City Council to revisit Hunter Street closing

Date: January 24, 2023 by Bob Gecy

Simpsonville City Council will hold their regular committee of the whole meeting on January 24th and according to Ward 2 City Council member Aaron Rupe, the Council will discuss the closing of Hunter Street and its potential reopening. Rupe said he intends to make a motion to consider the Hunter Street reopening. If that is approved, it will be pla...

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Headline: Mayoral Minutes... A year in review

Date: January 24, 2023 by Fountain Inn Mayor GP McLeer

A Year in Review Every year in January for this column, I take a minute to reflect on all that we accomplished the year prior in Fountain Inn. And what a list for 2022! Private Sector Growth Having the private sector invest in our community is been one of the biggest compliments Fountain Inn has received. Small and large businesses are choosing ...

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Headline: We miss you Max...thanks for the good memories

Date: January 24, 2023 by Anne Case

Most folks knew him simply as Max but when his Mama or Daddy called him, it was Maxamillion Case-Hammond.   Max relaxing by theChristmas Tree Dressed for a rainy day walk No one knows his real birthdate. Because he was such a sweetheart, his veterinarian gave him the birthdate of February 15th. His canine lineage remains a myst...

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Headline: New Fountain Inn Museum Director

Date: January 24, 2023 by Special to The Sentinel

The Fountain Inn Museum has a new managing director. Chloe Zivitski began her duties December 1, 2022, taking charge of the Museum’s daily activities and general management. Chloe Zivitski Museum president Peggy Nickson said, “We are extremely fortunate to have Chloe on board. In addition to being a hometown girl, having grown up ...

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Headline: Column: Inn the Know

Date: January 24, 2023 by Shawn Bell

There is always something exciting happening in the City of Fountain Inn, and we have just begun a vital project for our City's future. Per South Carolina state law, every municipality with zoning must adopt a comprehensive plan every ten years and update it every five years. Sometimes, the five-year mark means simply updating population/demographi...

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Headline: The Blood Connection, City of Simpsonville partner to 'Save 60' lives

Date: January 24, 2023 by Press Release

Simpsonville, S.C. — The City of Simpsonville, in partnership with The Blood Connection, successfully held the Simpsonville "Save 60" Blood Drive on Friday. The drive aimed to collect 20 units of blood, which has the potential to save up to 60 lives, but thanks to the generosity of the community, a total of 32 units were donated. These donat...

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Headline: A New Day in Washington

Date: January 24, 2023 by U. S. Congressman William Timmons

For the past two years, our country has been on the wrong path. One-party Democrat rule in Washington created crippling inflation, rising energy costs, a historic border crisis, rampant crime, runaway debt, unconstitutional attacks on our fundamental freedoms, and weakness at home and abroad. Now that we have fired Nancy Pelosi, elected Kevin McCar...

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Headline: Fountain Inn Garden Club

Date: January 24, 2023 by The Simpsonville Sentinel

Fountain Inn Garden Club preparing to store Christmas decorations after a wonderful holiday season ...

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Headline: Sentinel Veteran of the Month

Date: January 23, 2023 by The Simpsonville Sentinel

Art retired from the Air Force in 1993 after almost 26 years of service in many positions including command pilot, squadron commander, and instructor pilot. He was a combat veteran of the Vietnam War where he was a U S Air Force forward air controller attached to the US Army's 4th Infantry Division. His military decorations  include two Distin...

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Headline: County Bank completes third annual Swipe to Donate campaign

Date: January 23, 2023 by Press Release

Greenwood, S. C. - Countybank is excited to announce that it has successfully completed its third annual swipe to donate campaign that occurred throughout December 2022. “We could not be more thankful to our customers for consistently using their debit cards during the holiday season to help us reach our goal,” said R. Thornwell Dunlap...

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Headline: Banned! Censored!

Date: January 23, 2023 by Scott Crosby

Like many movies, it was adapted from a book. The year was 1942.  Europe – and the world – was embroiled in the Second World War.  Germany, Italy, Japan, and their allies (the “Axis”) had started the war, but by 1942 were mostly on the defensive.  Britain, the Soviet Union (Russia), the United States, and the...

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Headline: Daddy Boyd’s Tub

Date: January 23, 2023 by Connie Gecy

When I have visitors in my garden, I love to tell them stories about things they see as part of my garden décor! Things that are most important to me are items connected to a family memory. One of my most special memories is the story about Daddy Boyd's tub! Bob and I are so happy to have this tub in our garden now and it makes us smile ever...

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Headline: GARDEN BENCHES…A Time and a Place

Date: January 23, 2023 by Sue Ercolini

A beautiful garden takes a lot of work pulling weeds, pruning, planting, cleaning up and so much more.  And most gardeners enjoy all parts of the process, although around August many of us may admit to being tired of watering and pulling all those weeds! Because gardening can take so much time, one of the hardest things for a gardener to do i...

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Headline: Family man, business leader, entrepreneur passes away

Date: January 23, 2023 by Shirley Adams

On December 21, 2022, one of Mauldin’s most beloved citizens, Tim Brett, passed away at the age of sixty-nine. The sanctuary of Mauldin First Baptist Church was packed for his memorial service on January 7, 2023, with at least twelve politicians from various levels of government in attendance. Almost nine hundred views of that service occurre...

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Headline: Street Survival Tactics

Date: January 23, 2023 by Rick Grover

Greetings Street Survivors! Welcome to a whole new year of training and skill development, along with new challenges to the defense of your family. This is the season when many people commit to New Year’s resolutions, which makes it the perfect time to commit to improving your personal defensive skills. If you have a family, you should also c...

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

Date: January 23, 2023 by Bob Gecy

On the first Friday of every month in the spring and fall, a local group of mostly seniors gather to enjoy the outdoors hiking in the upstate. The hiking group was formed in 2014 by the former SUMC pastor Joel Jones who was an avid hiker. In the early days there were about 10 persons who would meet at the church on Friday morning and drive up to t...

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Headline: Mauldin State Farm Agent Awarded Second Agency in Williamston

Date: January 23, 2023 by Special to The Sentinel

Editor's note:   A special thanks goes out to David Meade, Editor of the Williamston Journal for allowing us to publish a portion of his interview with Cristina. State Farm is a very community oriented company and encourages their agents to be involved in their community. With the successes Cristina has had in Mauldin it was not a diffic...

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Headline: Finance – The Federal Reserve and the Economy

Date: January 23, 2023 by Scott Crosby

The Federal Reserve is the central banking authority of the United States.  Its role is to monitor the economy and to take actions to assure, as much as possible, a healthy economy, where people generally can live their lives confident that their financial standing is on solid ground.   A healthy economy includes low inflation. ...

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Headline: Investors Column – Should You Buy Into IPOs?

Date: January 23, 2023 by Scott Crosby

IPOs – Initial Public Offerings – should you jump on the bandwagon?   What is an IPO? Companies can be privately owned, or publicly owned.  By far, privately owned companies are the most numerous.  When you open a new restaurant of your own, or a new store, or start your own business, you are starting a...

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Headline: Christmas celebrations begin

Date: December 20, 2022 by Bob Gecy

Simpsonville Parade Whitney Ferguson, Director of Programming & Events listed the following sponsors for the 2022 parade. Presenting was Weichert, Santa Sponsor was Marshall, Elf Sponsor was Berkshire and all the others were Parade Supporters. (Weichert is the presenting sponsor year after year and love doing it for the community a...

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Headline: Column: Inn the Know

Date: December 20, 2022 by Shawn Bell

It is hard to believe 2022 is coming to a close. It was a busy year and your local government was hard at work. Let us look back at just some of the highlights from this past year:  Main Street SC 2022 started off with Fountain Inn getting accepted into the South Carolina Main Street program as an aspiring member. Our goal remains to continu...

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Headline: Letter to the Editor

Date: December 20, 2022 by Chad O'Rear

To the Editor: Never in my life did I ever think I would have to write something like this.  I had an idyllic childhood growing up in the ‘70’s and ‘80’s in the Poinsettia neighborhood in Simpsonville.  Sure, there was no I-385 then but we had Main St. to Laurens Rd that took us anywhere in Greenville County we ne...

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Headline: Mayoral Minutes

Date: December 20, 2022 by Fountain Inn Mayor GP McLeer

Fountain Inn Mayor GP McLeer On December 24, 1886 the City of Fountain Inn was officially established. Christmas is inextricably tied to who we are as a community, and it’s the time of year where we shine brightest.  With carriage rides, beautifully lit homes and storefronts, a bustling downtown, and family meals shared around ever...

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Headline: Councilman's Corner

Date: December 20, 2022 by Aaron Rupe

Aaron RupeSimpsonvilleCouncilman Ward 2 Hello Simpsonville, I hope everyone had a great Thanksgiving and are now looking forward to spending some time with family as Christmas and the New Years quickly approaches.  I wanted to let you know about something that has been quite of a big deal since I last wrote last month - that is the c...

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Headline: Moonville Mae says Merry Christmas from Piedmont!

Date: December 20, 2022 by Moonville Mae

Piedmont Historical Preservation Society is participating in the Duke Power World of Energy Festival of Trees at the Oconee site.  Visit the World of Energy in December and vote for our tree to win a prize.  We need your support as we restore the Piedmont 1908 YWCA.  Check our Facebook page for more information about our restoration ...

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Headline: Rhoda’s Recipes- Ham and Chicken Superb

Date: December 20, 2022 by Rhoda & Scott Crosby

Once when my parents were visiting from out of town, I served the following dish.  My father called me a Casserole Queen.  At that point I realized how often I served casseroles, especially when having company.  I enjoy having almost all the work done so there is very little to do prior to sitting down to enjoy a meal. 2 cups spaghe...

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Headline: The Fountain Inn Music Club’s Annual TOUR OF HOMES

Date: December 20, 2022 by NEWSTORY

The Fountain Inn Music Club’s annual TOUR OF HOMES took place on December 11,  featuring houses especially decorated for Christmas. Shown is a group visiting the home of James and Kate Anderson, one of five different destinations on the schedule. Proceeds from the TOUR go toward providing music scholarships for area music students. ...

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Headline: "Order Of The Palmetto" presentation

Date: December 20, 2022 by The Simpsonville Sentinel

"Order Of The Palmetto" presentation by Rep. Garry Smith to Mr. Charlie Warlick, conducted Dec 3rd at Simpsonville United Methodist Church, to honor his many decades of service to the Boy Scouts of Troop 159. ...

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Headline: Greenville Is Building F-16s!

Date: December 20, 2022 by Scott Crosby

If you live in Greenville County south of I-85, and you hear a fast-moving roar in the sky, it may be an F 16 fighter jet!   Up until 2017, F-16s were assembled in Fort Worth, Texas. But Lockheed-Martin needed more room in their plant to build the new, state-of-the-art fighter jet, the F-35. So Lockheed Martin’s maintenance and s...

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Headline: Mauldin Chamber announces new member opening in Greenville

Date: December 20, 2022 by Press Release

Yogesh Patel Presents Bohemian Bull  Greenville, SC – Yogesh, Yogi, Patel will be introducing Bohemian Bull to the upstate! Opening mid-December, Bohemian Bull specializes in burgers, bourbon, beer, and craft cocktails but has a tantalizing menu that appeals to every diet.  Bohemian Bull is a concept started in James Island...

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Headline: Banned! Censored!

Date: December 20, 2022 by Scott Crosby

Like many movies, it was adapted from a book. The year was 1942.  Europe – and the world – was embroiled in the Second World War.  Germany, Italy, Japan, and their allies (the “Axis”) had started the war, but by 1942 were mostly on the defensive.  Britain, the Soviet Union (Russia), the United States, and the...

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Headline: 4th Annual Simpsonville Tree Lighting held Dec. 1

Date: December 20, 2022 by The Simpsonville Sentinel

The City of Simpsonville kicked off the holiday season once again by holding the 4th Annual Simpsonville Tree Lighting Ceremony Dec. 1 at City Hall. Held on the City Hall front lawn at 6-6:30 p.m., the Ceremony featured the lighting of the 22.5-foot Christmas Tree, “Christmas Carol Medley” sing-along, reading from the Book of Luke, &...

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Headline: Street Survival Tactics

Date: December 20, 2022 by Rick Grover

Welcome back Street Survivors !   When you get a chance, check out the Veteran of the Month article on page 6 , because much of this information comes from my discussion with Staff Sgt. Matt Horn, an expert in today’s subject matter.  Technology is all around us from smart-refrigerators to high-tech homes that change the...

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Headline: Investors Column – Is Any Stock Worth Buying?

Date: December 20, 2022 by Scott Crosby

We are clearly in the midst of a recession. In 2022, the S&P 500 peaked in April, again in August, and a third time in November. But its all-time high was in November of 2021.  Each of the peaks in April, August, and November of 2022 was lower than the prior peaks.  Whether you look at the valleys or the peaks, or any other kind of ...

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Headline: Finance – The World’s Biggest Ponzi Scheme

Date: December 20, 2022 by Scott Crosby

When you work in the life insurance industry, more than likely one of your first assignments is to take the “10-course professional development program that provides an industry-specific business education in the context of the insurance and financial services industry.”  That program is offered by the Life Office Management Associ...

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Headline: Sentinel Veteran of the Month

Date: December 20, 2022 by Rick Grover

Staff Sergeant Matt Horn Meet our Veteran of the Month for November, 2022  -  U.S. Army Staff Sergeant Matt Horn. Mark grew up in Georgia and joined the Army in 2010, serving active duty for 5 years including a tour in Afghanistan from 2011-2012. As a paratrooper with 82nd Airborne Division at Fort Bragg, NC, Mark’s area of respon...

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Headline: Local businesses team up to support "Homes for Heroes"

Date: November 14, 2022 by Shirley Adams

  There are heroes among us, right here in Mauldin, South Carolina. Some of them risk their lives daily on foreign soil, while others patrol our streets in the dead of night. They linger over the bed of a patient in their care even in the midst of a pandemic, spend their own funds for classroom supplies while staying late to tutor a student w...

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Headline: Street Survival Tactics

Date: November 14, 2022 by Rick Grover

As we approach the holiday season let’s review a few security tips that can keep your holidays safe and crime free. Even though more and more people are shopping online for their holiday gift giving, there are still a lot of us that like to get out and do it the old-fashioned way – in person. How else will you experience the excitement...

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Headline: Best Music Around!

Date: November 14, 2022 by Scott Crosby

Greenville may be a comparatively smaller city, but it has something usually found only in the very biggest and most cosmopolitan of the world’s cities:  a world-class symphony orchestra. The Greenville Symphony Orchestra (GSO) is celebrating its 75th year.  If you have not heard their playing, if you have not attended one of their...

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Headline: Rhoda’s Recipes

Date: November 14, 2022 by Rhoda & Scott Crosby

I always love it when I sample a recipe prepared by a close friend.  It attaches a special memory to that dish whenever I prepare it for myself in the future.  Obviously, this is not a traditional eclair but the taste is very similar.  I have found when I try to cut it as soon as it chills properly in the refrigerator the graham crac...

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Headline: Christmas Events

Date: November 14, 2022 by The Simpsonville Sentinel

The City of Simpsonville will kick off the holiday season once again by holding the 4th Annual Simpsonville Tree Lighting Ceremony Dec. 1 at City Hall. Held on the City Hall front lawn at 6-6:30 p.m., the Ceremony will feature the lighting of the 22.5-foot Christmas Tree. A “Christmas Carol Medley” sing-along, reading from the Book of L...

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Headline: Piedmont Historical Preservation Society working to preserve Textile history

Date: November 14, 2022 by Moonville Mae

Piedmont Historical Preservation Society has been blessed to oversee a collection of textile historical documents and artifacts and the person leading the work to catalogue these treasures is historian and archivist, Joe Hursey.  During the efforts to preserve our documents, Joe finds information about the mill that excites him and leads him t...

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Headline: Investors Column

Date: November 14, 2022 by Scott Crosby

The Fed has been raising interest rates, trying to slow inflation by “tightening” the money supply – i.e., making it more expensive to borrow money.  That lowers the value of companies generally.  So stock prices will fall. Nonetheless, November’s first reports on manufacturing and job openings indicate the econom...

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Headline: Finance

Date: November 14, 2022 by Scott Crosby

Should you have his-and-hers checking accounts, a joint account, or both? A new marriage needs to be built on trust.  You and your spouse need to feel that you can trust each other.  Before you start to have kids, that feeling needs to be reinforced by working together on the family finances, making what was yours and mine into ours. Pa...

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Headline: Sentinel Veteran of the Month

Date: November 14, 2022 by Rick Grover

Mark Kish and Mark Kish Jr in Iraq Meet our Veteran of the Month for November    Mark served as a Helicopter Mechanic and Crew Chief during his first 4 years in the Army during the late 1970’s. His initial training was at Ft. Rucker, Alabama. Mark specialized in UH-1 Huey’s, UH58 Kiowa’s and UH-60 Black Hawks. Aft...

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Headline: South Carolina State Song "Carolina"

Date: November 14, 2022 by Cathy W. Parrish

Henry Timrod was born in Charleston, SC to a family of German descent. He attended a classical school where he befriended Paul Hamilton Hayne, his lifelong friend and fellow poet who would edit and publish Timrod’s works after he died. He studied at the University of Georgia in 1847.  During his life he published many books and poems an...

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Headline: Simpsonville Boy Scout Leader to receive the Order of the Palmetto

Date: November 14, 2022 by Special to The Sentinel

Presentation of the BSA NationalOutstanding Eagle Scout Award on Nov 23, 2015 Boy Scout Troop 159 has received the exciting news from Governor Henry McMaster, that Mr. Charlie Warlick of Simpsonville has been named as a recipient of the South Carolina “Order Of The Palmetto” Award, the highest civilian award bestowed by th...

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Headline: Column: Inn the Know

Date: November 14, 2022 by Shawn Bell

Christmas holds a special place in our hearts here in Fountain Inn. Our City, founded on Christmas Eve in 1886, goes all out every year! The Christmas season is fast approaching, and the City of Fountain Inn is working day-in-day-out to prepare for one of our most important times of the year. Here is a breakdown of when and where you can #JoinINN t...

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Headline: Fountain Inn Chorale director to retire

Date: November 14, 2022 by Elizabeth Cooper

  The artistic director/conductor of the Fountain Inn Chorale will be retiring at the end of this year. Chorale DirectorJane Morlan Jane Birmingham Morlan has announced that she will retire after eight years of leading the community chorus. Morlan became artistic director in 2014. At that time, the chorale was small, with only a handfu...

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Headline: Mayoral Minutes

Date: November 14, 2022 by Fountain Inn Mayor GP McLeer

When you live in the best city in America, Fountain Inn, you find a lot to be thankful for every day of the year. I wanted to highlight a few of those reasons this month as we reflect on so much this Thanksgiving and Christmas. Fountain Inn Mayor GP McLeer I’m thankful for our residents who love their neighbor in ways unlike any I&rsquo...

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Headline: Councilman's Corner

Date: November 14, 2022 by Aaron Rupe

I wanted to write again updating you on what is going on in the city of Simpsonville.   Council has been busy working with SCDOT as well as resident’s feedback on the upcoming one-way streets.  Curtis Street and College Street being the main streets affected.  My article last month was specific on what streets are being a...

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Headline: COOLER WEATHER BRINGS STINK BUGS…Home to Roost!

Date: November 14, 2022 by Sue Ercolini

They say change is good and as gardeners we are intimately familiar with seasonal changes in our gardens.  Particularly in October and November when the days get shorter, the nights cooler and our gardens are starting to fall into their annual slumber.  It's a time when we begin to clean out our beds, cut down our summer perennials, and d...

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Headline: District 28 School Board candidates sound off

Date: October 18, 2022 by The Simpsonville Sentinel

On November 8th a nonpartisan Greenville County school board election will be held along with state and national races. We have chosen to highlight district 28 because most of our constituents live and work in this area. District 28 covers most of Fountain Inn, some of Simpsonville and also areas in Mauldin. The incumbent, Lisa Wells, decided not...

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Headline: AUTUMN IN THE GARDEN

Date: October 18, 2022 by Sue Ercolini

It's an early October morning, the air is cool and the sun is rising above the treetops giving an amber glow to the garden.  The deer quickly eat as much of the corn and sunflower seeds left earlier for them, while the crows gather above in the maple tree waiting their turn to eat the remaining morsels.  As I enjoy my morning kaffee, a fe...

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Headline: Simpsonville Veterans Day Ceremony to feature Upstate Men’s Choir

Date: October 18, 2022 by Press Release

Simpsonville, S.C. — The City of Simpsonville and Upstate Men’s Choir are partnering on Veterans Day on Nov. 11 to honor veterans and their invaluable service to their country. Every year the City of Simpsonville hosts the Veterans Day Ceremony, which features the color guard, National Anthem, a presentation by Quilts of Valor and re...

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Headline: Mayoral Minutes... Go Vote!

Date: October 18, 2022 by Fountain Inn Mayor GP McLeer

The Municipal Association of SC (MASC) held their annual conference this summer and myself and many of our City Council members attended to hear about various new laws affecting local government, trends in economic development, and more. The theme this year though was “Civility Matters” - a nod to the increasing amount of divisiveness e...

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Headline: Column: Inn the Know

Date: October 18, 2022 by Shawn Bell

What is the greatest resource a municipality has at its disposal? It is not land, buildings, money, or natural resources. Our greatest resource is the people who work on our team here in the City of Fountain Inn. From our Public Works staff to the Finance Department, they are the ones who make the City of Fountain Inn a great place to live.  ...

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Headline: 2022 General Election Early Voting Period begins Monday, October 24

Date: October 18, 2022 by The Simpsonville Sentinel

Early Voting Period begins Monday, October 24 and ends on Saturday, November 5, From 8:30 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Polls will be closed Sunday, October 30 Early Voting Centers for this Election County Voter Registration and Elections Office: 301 University Ridge, Suite 1900, Greenville, SC 29601 Convention Center: 1 Exposition Drive, Greenvi...

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Headline: Simpsonville Presbyterian Church celebrates 100 year anniversary

Date: October 18, 2022 by Press Release

SIMPSONVILLE, SC – October 6, 2022 – The Simpsonville Presbyterian Church, formerly known as First Presbyterian Church of Simpsonville, at 510 East Curtis Street in downtown Simpsonville, South Carolina is celebrating its 100-year anniversary on Sunday, October 23, 2022. The church officially opened on October 22, 1922 and is celebratin...

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Headline: Finance – For You and Your Family

Date: October 17, 2022 by Scott Crosby

Sometimes it seems like young adults just out of college try to buy a house as big as that of their middle-class parents.   The fact is:  coming out of college, you are at the poverty level, not middle-class.  You may have a good job and a decent starting-salary, but you have no savings, and not much of substantial value.&...

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Headline: Investors Column

Date: October 17, 2022 by Scott Crosby

If you follow stock prices, one “stock” symbol you may not have seen is “VIX”.  It is actually an “index” symbol, like that for the Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA or Dow), the S&P 500, or NASDAQ.  Those three indexes tell you something about a particular segment of the stock market as a whole. ...

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Headline: Obituary

Date: October 17, 2022 by The Simpsonville Sentinel

SANTEE – Frank Andrew Polomsky, Jr., 81, of Santee, died on Tuesday, September 21, 2022. Born in Jacksonville, Arkansas, on February 8, 1941, he was a son of the late Frank Andrew Polomsky, Sr. and Dorothy Dean Machett Polomsky. Mr. Polomsky served in the US Navy and enjoyed his work with Nuclear Medicine. In his spare time, he enjoyed golfin...

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Headline: Letter to the Editor

Date: October 17, 2022 by Ashley McAteer

Dear Editor, I recently experienced the proverbial “punch in the gut” when reading yet another recent news article about the mental health crisis in the U.S. Perhaps this has been exacerbated by the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, but it has been a crisis prior. It begs the question- Are we doing enough to address this issue? I propose ...

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Headline: Constitution Day Celebrated by DAR

Date: October 17, 2022 by Moonville Mae

DAR members withFountain Inn Mayor G.P. McLeer,Jr (Terry, Cathy and Carol) Simpsonville Mayor PaulShewmaker withRegent Cathy Hubka The Nathanael Greene Chapter of the Daughters of the Revolution recognized the development of the Constitution of the United States for Constitution Day, September 17th , by meeting with local mayors w...

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Headline: Rhoda’s Recipes

Date: October 17, 2022 by Rhoda and Scott Crosby

Another goody from the Powderhorn cookbook.  One of the reasons I like this particular recipe for Swiss Steak is, once you do the initial prep work, the meal is done when you take it out of the oven.  Because it is wrapped in aluminum foil, there is no clean up if you are careful about removing it from the foil.  Because it includes ...

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Headline: Backcountry Law after the Revolution

Date: October 17, 2022 by Moonville Mae

The fact that the Constitution of the United States was signed five years after the Backcountry opened up to legal settlement is an important statement to Greenville residents and historians.  By 1787 a primitive government was operating in Greenville County and later Washington District (now the counties of Greenville, Anderson, Pickens and O...

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Headline: Travelogue

Date: October 17, 2022 by Scott Crosby

In Part One of our Travelogue, which appeared in the August issue of the Sentinel, we traveled through North Carolina, Tennessee, Kentucky, Indiana, Illinois, Iowa, South Dakota, Wyoming, Montana, and into Yellowstone Park.   In Part Two, in the September issue, we traveled through the Grand Tetons National Park, Wyoming, Idaho, Utah, an...

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Headline: Mauldin Listed Among Fortune’s 25 Best Places to Live

Date: October 17, 2022 by The Simpsonville Sentinel

MAULDIN, SC – The City of Mauldin was listed among Fortune’s 25 Best Places to Live for Families for 2022. Fortune evaluated nearly 2,000 U.S. cities, towns, suburbs, exurbs, villages and townships with 25,000 to 750,000 residents to see where multigenerational families are most likely to have access to critical resources, community sup...

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Headline: HUGHES INVESTMENTS ANNOUNCES FOOD HALL CONCEPT AT BRIDGEWAY STATION

Date: October 17, 2022 by Kimbrell Blackwood - Hughes Investements, LLC

October 11, 2022 – From the creators of The Warehouse at Vaughn’s in Simpsonville and Warehouse at Midtown, Thomas and Angie Wirthlin are bringing their newest venue to BridgeWay Station. Hughes Investments, Inc. is proud to welcome Dine Development Group, LLC’s latest food and beverage collaboration, City Market at BridgeWa...

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Headline: Sentinel Veteran of the Month

Date: October 17, 2022 by Rick Grover

Meet our Veteran of the Month for October,  U.S. Navy Petty Officer Second Class Shawn Waggoner. Shawn grew up between Daytona and West Palm Beach, Florida spending much of his childhood and teenage years fishing, diving and running power boats up and down the Florida coastline. No big surprise that after High School he set his sights on...

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Headline: Street Survival Tactics

Date: October 17, 2022 by Rick Grover

As the weeks fly by and 2022 wraps up, I hope your family is both safe and healthy. Over the past 2 years we’ve been fighting threats from micro-organisms to violent assaults on the street. Violent crime is way up across the country, and much of it is due to Attorney Generals’ that refuse to prosecute the criminals, and pathetically wea...

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Headline: Mauldin Garden Club meetings

Date: October 17, 2022 by The Simpsonville Sentinel

For the meeting of November 14th at 1pm Bill Searcy from Country Boys will show us how to create a Christmas Wreath. As always guests are welcome. Mauldin Garden Club meets on the second Monday of the month at 1pm at The Cultural Center, 101 East Butler Rd. For additional information contact Linda at 864-962-8444.■  ...

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Headline: Mauldin hires Donna DeRado as new Clerk of Court

Date: October 17, 2022 by Mark Putnam, Human Resources

MAULDIN, SC – The City of Mauldin has hired Donna DeRado as the new Clerk of Court. DeRado joins the City’s team with more than 25 years of legal experience and a specialty background in law procedures, budgeting, scheduling, purchasing, and contracts. “DeRado brings 25 years of judicial experience as she joins our Judicial Dep...

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Headline: Paternalism and the Piedmont YWCA

Date: October 16, 2022 by Joe Hursey

Piedmont Manufacturing Company started spinning its spindles in 1876 after construction of the first mill building by owner Henry Hammett. Soon after completion of the first mill building, Hammett moved on to build more than just mill buildings in Piedmont, including the mill village itself for the employees working in Piedmont&rsquo...

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Headline: You Only Get One Chance to Make a First Impression

Date: September 19, 2022 by Scott Crosby

This was a bit of a conversation while waiting for a meeting to begin, with a mother of two teenage girls: “It has been nice to see young girls dressing nicely, this summer.  They really seem to care about their appearance.  The grunge look is finally behind us,” I said.  “Now if only the young boys would figure th...

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Headline: Finance – When Government Disrupts the Economy

Date: September 19, 2022 by Scott Crosby

History is littered with the unlearned lessons that governments should keep their fingers out of the economy. Economic disruption and decline, including depressions and recessions, are among the worst examples of governments that do not serve their citizens, but instead act as their subjects’ masters. California’s numerous impositions...

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Headline: Investors Column – Take Control of Your Retirement

Date: September 19, 2022 by Scott Crosby

The steps to taking control of your retirement begin with your first job after graduating from school:  take a job that offers a 401k.  At some point, also create an IRA.  For the knowledgeable investor, that IRA should be with a discount brokerage, such as Charles Schwab. From the beginning, deduct at least 6% of your paycheck in t...

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Headline: Obituary

Date: September 19, 2022 by The Simpsonville Sentinel

Ronnie Walter Storms Ronnie Walter Storms passed away on Saturday, August 20, 2022. He was surrounded with love and compassion throughout his battle. He was 74 years old. Ron and his wife Mary Rebecca “Becky” Storms are long-time residents of Mauldin, South Carolina. Ron was born on September 4, 1947, in Fayetteville, North Carol...

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Headline: Fall events scheduled in our community

Date: September 19, 2022 by Shirley Adams

As you pack away those swimsuits and all that beach gear, please do not be dismayed at summer’s end. While temperatures and leaves fall and cravings for pumpkin latte and Hallmark Christmas movies rise, local residents can count on finding many fun activities with which to celebrate the season, and there is something for everyone’s tast...

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Headline: Rhoda’s Recipes- Apple Dumplings

Date: September 19, 2022 by Rhoda and Scott Crosby

A few years ago, I was taking a jewelry making class.  One morning one of my classmates walked in carrying a dessert to share that smelled and tasted absolutely wonderful.  When she mentioned what the secret ingredient was, I was amazed.  I don’t even like Mountain Dew!  It shows that if you put the right ingredients toget...

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Headline: Travelogue – Finding America Part Two

Date: September 19, 2022 by Scott Crosby

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Headline: Travelogue – Finding America Part Two

Date: September 19, 2022 by Scott Crosby

Part One of our Travelogue, in the August issue of the Sentinel, took us through North Carolina, Tennessee, Kentucky, Indiana, Illinois, Iowa, South Dakota, Wyoming, Montana, and into Yellowstone Park.   From there, we headed south. Leaving Yellowstone, our first destination was the Grand Teton mountains.  You cannot take a wr...

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Headline: Fountain Inn Museum presents Salute to our Military... A parade of heroes

Date: September 19, 2022 by Special to The Sentinel

Headlining the November slate of events at the Fountain Inn Museum is the second annual Military Salute, an exhibit dedicated to members of the US Armed Forces, presented in observance of Veterans Day, November 11. Museum Board member and US Navy veteran Ron Urso again heads up the special exhibit honoring community men and women who served both in...

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Headline: Sentinel Veteran of the Month

Date: September 19, 2022 by Rick Grover

Meet our Veteran of the Month, U.S. Army Sgt. Gordon ‘Gordy’ Graves. Gordy grew up on a dairy farm in Vermont, with a passion for flying something besides the John Deer tractors he logged thousands of hours on. Before he graduated high school, he had his first solo flight, then his private pilot license, finally joining the Army to adva...

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Headline: Street Survival Tactics

Date: September 19, 2022 by Rick Grover

Welcome back Street Survivors !   Greetings Street Survivors!  There is no shortage of threats to the American family in 2022, from high-tech scams to get into your personal finances, to school shootings and constant attacks on our constitutional rights as Americans.  Seldom are these attacks generated by a single person t...

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Headline: Who’s Gonna Fill Their Shoes?

Date: September 19, 2022 by Taft Matney

There has been a lot going on in Mauldin over the past several months. Our Community Development Director transitioned from the public sector to the private sector. Our City Administrator took another step in his career and left for an opportunity he couldn’t pass up. Our Cultural Affairs Manager combined both of those and moved to the privat...

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Headline: ELEPHANT EARS REACH FOR THE HEAVENS

Date: September 19, 2022 by Sue Ercolini

September is the time of year that Indian-Summer begins and the Autumnal Equinox will soon follow.  The Autumnal Equinox occurs twice a year, around September 22 in the Northern Hemisphere and March 20 in the Southern Hemisphere.  In September the sun crosses the ´celestial´ equator in a southerly direction and shines directly...

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Headline: Simpsonville to host 2022 Koi and Goldfish Fish Show

Date: September 19, 2022 by Kay Barutha

Only a few short weeks ago the kids were jumping with joy to be out of school and summer vacation was underway. Fast forward a couple of seconds and the summer is over, the vacation is over, kids are back in school and even the dog days of summer are almost behind us. What now? Well, there’s football, of course (it is the South after all), hi...

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Headline: Mayoral Minutes... Pardon Our Dust!

Date: September 19, 2022 by Fountain Inn Mayor GP McLeer

Pardon the Dust In early September, we broke ground on the renovation of Sanctified Hill Park, which I’ve discussed in a previous column. It was an exciting event  for Fountain Inn as we continue to improve our public facilities and parks across the community. But we’re just getting started.  Over the next few months, ...

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Headline: Fountain Inn Museum Gala set for October 20th

Date: September 19, 2022 by Special to The Sentinel

The traditional fall gala benefiting the Fountain Inn Museum returns on October 20th after a two-season pandemic break. Taking its title from a cuisine unique to South Carolina, the Low Country Shrimp Boil combines spectacular food (catered by Cucinas Restaurant) with both silent and live auctions, along with DJ music.  Popular upstate auctio...

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Headline: Column: Inn the Know... from the Desk of Shawn Bell

Date: September 19, 2022 by Shawn Bell

Fall is fast approaching, and the City of Fountain Inn takes a brief pause before our Fall events start. We are thrilled that this season allows us to partner with several local organizations to organize some significant events. We have Aunt Het, Pynkalycious, and our Veterans Day Celebrations coming up. Additionally, The Fountain Inn High School F...

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Headline: Melvin Younts remembered as a successful Lawyer, Businessman, Philanthropist and devoted family Patriarch

Date: September 19, 2022 by The Simpsonville Sentinel

Melvin K. Younts August 19, 1929 - August 27, 2022 Melvin and Dollie at a Clemson game His obituary shared that he was born in Durham, North Carolina on August 19, 1929 and passed away on August 27, 2022, age 93. He was preceded in death in 1996 by their daughter, Kerry Ann Y. Culp and in 2018 by his beloved wife Dollie. He was a son of the ...

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Headline: Mauldin Garden Club Fall Schedule

Date: August 15, 2022 by Mauldin Garden Club

Mauldin Garden Club will be meeting September - May  on the second Monday of the month at 1pm at The Cultural Center, 101 East Butler Rd. September 12th meeting  will feature a  speaker on spring bulbs.  Please call me for any additional  information you may need. Thanks Linda Baer, 864-962-8444....

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Headline: Arthritis Pain...

Date: August 15, 2022 by GroupHab

Do you ever feel so stiff and sore with arthritis pain that it is difficult to move, let alone think of exercising?  Although it can seem impossible, exercise and movement are  exactly what is needed to help you move and feel better.  According to the arthritis foundation, exercise is medicine for the management of arthritis pain!! W...

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Headline: Finance – Politics: Impacting the Economy

Date: August 15, 2022 by Scott Crosby

Politics trumps Economics Senate Democrats have agreed on the contents of a spending bill labelled the “Inflation Reduction Act”.   FIRST LIE: The bill will reduce inflation.   According to the Penn Wharton Budget Model, a nonpartisan group at the University of Pennsylvania's Wharton School, the bill would ha...

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Headline: Investors Column – Bear Bubble or Bull Recovery?

Date: August 15, 2022 by Scott Crosby

If you have seen your investments sink to a low in mid-June, but then climbing out of their depressed state ever since, you are surely asking, “Is the recession over?  Can I start buying stocks again?” The answer is, “Probably not.” It is always difficult for anyone – even experts – to define a low-po...

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Headline: Keith Grounsell Appointed Chief of Laurens Police Dept.

Date: August 15, 2022 by The Simpsonville Sentinel

LAURENS, S.C. – After a highly competitive selection process, Laurens Mayor Nathan Senn announced the appointment of the City’s next Police Chief, Keith P. Grounsell. “We are committed to pursuing the safety, peace, and harmony of our community, and the City of Laurens Police Department plays a critical role in pursuing those goa...

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Headline: Rhoda’s Recipes

Date: August 15, 2022 by Rhoda & Scott Crosby

This recipe calls for shredded cooked chicken.  You can either use approximately 3 cooked chicken breast fillets or do what I do and take the easy way out.  Buy Tyson (or another brand) oven roasted diced chicken breasts.  You may need to shred them a bit more before measuring. 1 medium onion, chopped 2 tablespoons butter or margar...

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Headline: Travelogue – Finding America Part One

Date: August 15, 2022 by Scott Crosby

Our trip began with two goals in mind:  to see my sister get married in Illinois, and to visit Rhoda’s brother and sisters in Arizona.   Being retired, time was not an issue.  We had the time to go anywhere we wanted.  Why not make it a single trip, adding in sights we would like to see along the way?  If it tak...

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Headline: Fountain Inn Museum Exhibits and Programs

Date: August 15, 2022 by Special to The Sentinel

August exhibits at the Fountain Inn Museum include historical quilting and a juried photography show, in addition to the usual display of historical artifacts and collections.   This summer’s current exhibit “Lasting Threads: Heirloom Quilts and Bed Linens” will continue to be featured through September 3. A large numbe...

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Headline: Sentinel Veteran of the Month

Date: August 15, 2022 by Rick Grover

Master Sergeant Bob Charest Meet our Veteran of the Month, Master Sergeant Bob Charest. Bob’s incredible military history would take several books to capture, and much of it is still classified. Bob joined the U.S. Army in 1956 with his first assignment in the Recon Scouts of the 11th Cavalry Division serving much of his time in Germany. Whe...

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Headline: Street Survival Tactics

Date: August 15, 2022 by Rick Grover

Good early morning Street Survivors. I like writing my column early in the A.M. when it is quiet, still dark outside and I can focus uninterrupted on our discussion. I can call it a ‘discussion,’ because once we go to print and it arrives at your home or business, I enjoy hearing your end of the discussion through emails, phone calls an...

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Headline: Greater Mauldin Chamber of Commerce

Date: August 15, 2022 by Pat Pomeroy

As the Greater Mauldin Chamber of Commerce approaches its 40 years of service to our community, the record of Mauldin’s growth is truly amazing.  Our small town has grown to become an Upstate leader in the business community and has established itself as a place to live, work and play. The leadership of the Greater Mauldin Chamber, work...

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Headline: Mauldin appoints Interim City Administrator, Rebecca Vance

Date: August 15, 2022 by Jeannie Harmon

MAULDIN, SC – Mauldin City Council appointed Rebecca Vance to serve as the Interim City Administrator for the next four months during its July 5, 2022 meeting.  Vance will take over the responsibilities of former City Administrator Brandon Madden until a permanent City Administrator is named later this year. Vance is responsible for perf...

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Headline: Letter to the Editor

Date: August 15, 2022 by The Simpsonville Sentinel

I wanted to write to keep you informed with what is happening in our town.  A few things have happened since my last article.  The main thing that will be happening is the one-way streets that will be coming to our downtown area.  The previous Council as well as this Council has been looking at ways to make our traffic downtown flow...

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Headline: Letter to the Editor

Date: August 15, 2022 by Dorothy Hopkins

I hope your staff gets a kick out of the daydreaming of a senior citizen. Everyone seems to be talking about the gas prices. I just wonder why the powers that be have not considered the Alaska pipeline as a source. We should be getting some of this for the U.S. instead of selling it to other countries. A lot of work went into the building of the p...

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Headline: Fountain Inn Garden Club News

Date: August 15, 2022 by Sheila Miller

July…such a short word, but what a jam-packed month for the Fountain Inn Garden Club! We were busy making plans for our upcoming yearbook publication and sharing in community involvements! The week of July 11-15 found us at the History Museum in the art gallery. Such a beautiful display of 35 pieces housed here for a month by local artists....

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Headline: ON THE WINGS OF A DRAGONFLY

Date: August 15, 2022 by Sue Ercolini

We are right smack in the middle of the ´dog days of summer´, officially July 3rd to August 11th each year, and usually known to be the hottest and most unbearable days of the season, and the dragonflies are loving it.  No doubt, this heat and humidity has taken its toll on us and our gardens this summer.   Unfortunately,...

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Headline: Simpsonville Arts Center holds first Art Show

Date: August 15, 2022 by Wayna Guirl

On Tuesday August 2nd, artist Ed Cascone's work was displayed in a one-man show at the Simpsonville Arts Center. It was wonderful to see the transformation of the auditorium, lobby and other areas. I have been following the progress of the Arts Center for many years, and even rented a studio there for a year before the renovations began. At that ti...

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Headline: Mayoral Minutes...

Date: August 15, 2022 by Fountain Inn Mayor GP McLeer

Mayor McLeer A couple of months ago I introduced a series for this column focused on zoning, today I want to add the second topic to that series - The Future Land Use Map. Cities in South Carolina are required to review and/or update their Comprehensive Plan every five years. This “Comp Plan” has a few key elements to it, and perh...

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Headline: Peden Reunion 2022

Date: August 15, 2022 by The Simpsonville Sentinel

Roll call of family and friends at the 2022  Peden/Paden Reunion represented 7 different states. Attendance was approximately 150. And as usual ancestor Alexander Peden had the largest number of descendants!  Don't  forget 3rd Saturday of next July. Caroline Sherman ...

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Headline: APGA Congratulates Fountain Inn Natural Gas for Operational Excellence!

Date: August 15, 2022 by Press Release

Washington, DC- (July 19, 2022) - The American Public Gas Association (APGA) presented Fountain Inn Natural Gas with the prestigious APGA System Operational Achievement Recognition (SOAR) for excellence in operating its natural gas utility. Public natural gas systems are entrusted by their customers to deliver clean and affordable natural gas throu...

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Headline: Column: Inn the Know...

Date: August 15, 2022 by Shawn Bell

As City Administrator, one of my goals is to make local government accessible for everyone in our community. Projects and duties of city staff range from public safety to recycling or even running a farmer’s market. One of my goals is that residents know what goes into the day-to-day work of city staff and how decisions are made at the local ...

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Headline: Garry Smith recognized for years of public service

Date: August 15, 2022 by Shirley Adams

Representative Garry Smith addressing theSouth Carolina House with theMace of the S.C. House of Representativein the background. The Mace is theoldest legislative emblem in the United States As he approaches the last days of his term in the South Carolina House, Garry Smith shares some bittersweet memories of his time there, of a career in pub...

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Headline: City of Mauldin appoints new Community Development Director, J.R. Charles

Date: July 12, 2022 by The Simpsonville Sentinel

During its July 5, 2022 meeting, the Mauldin City Council appointed J.R. Charles to serve as the City’s Community Development Director. Charles replaces former Community Development Director Van Broad, who retired earlier this year. Charles is responsible for collaborating with City officials and businesses to attract and retain economic inve...

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Headline: Street Survival Tactics

Date: July 12, 2022 by Rick Grover

Happy Independence Day - Street Survivors!  This is the weekend we celebrate the Declaration of Independence being ratified by the Second Continental Congress of the United States of America on July 2, 1776, announcing our formal separation from Great Britain and the birth of a new nation. It’s a major event in World History and we&rsqu...

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Headline: Informed People

Date: July 12, 2022 by Cynthia Horner

Informed People Create Honest Government. Informed people create honest government. Do you believe that to be true? We recently found out being informed about the primary candidates proved to be a difficult task. The best a voter could do was to go online and pull a sample ballot, then research each candidate by finding their website, that is if t...

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Headline: Independence Day!

Date: July 12, 2022 by Scott Crosby

They were British subjects, but they were living thousands of miles from Britain, in colonies carved out of the wilderness with their own hands, by their own efforts. In Britain, the noblemen owned the land.  Farmer or merchant, commoners had to pay rent, their whole lives long.  But in America, colonists were landowners themselves, and ...

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Headline: Sentinel Veteran of the Month

Date: July 12, 2022 by Rick Grover

Meet our Veteran of the Month, Bill Vance who has the unique honor of having served in 5 different branches of the U.S. Military, a total of 20 years on active duty followed by 13 years in Civil Service as a GS 13- Step 8.  Joining the Marine Corps right out of high school in 1958, Bill started in Supply and Logistics and then trained to be a...

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Headline: BIRDHOUSES ADD CHARM TO THE GARDEN

Date: July 12, 2022 by Sue Ercolini

Each morning I wake around dawn, walk outside, lean into the rising sun, and thank God for another glorious day!  It’s the time of day that most gardeners get to enjoy their gardens before the trimming, the digging and the weed pulling begins.  For me, not having my first drink of caffeine yet, the sweet scent of the Stargazer lilie...

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Headline: Fountain Inn Garden Club Pollinator Garden

Date: July 12, 2022 by Sheila Miller

Several members of the Fountain InnGarden Club at the Pollinator Garden FIGC Stained GlasPink Ribboby Anna Emmel National Garden Club Week 2022 found the ladies of the Fountain Inn Club very busy!  On the grounds of the Ft. Inn Police Department, they created a “Plant It Pink” garden which included a stained glass pink ri...

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Headline: Rhoda’s Recipes

Date: July 12, 2022 by Rhoda & Scott Crosby

This is another one from my recipe box.  I think I found it in a magazine longer ago than I would care to admit.  I love the smooth creamy texture and it makes for an elegant dessert.  While the photo shows it with whipped topping and nuts, I prefer it without both.  1/3 cup very hot coffee 6 ounces semisweet chocolate chips...

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Headline: Investors Column – Recession! What Do I Do?

Date: July 12, 2022 by Scott Crosby

It is unmistakable:  we are in a recession.  Investors – you and me – are losing money, and it hurts.   What do we do?   This recession seems to have a way to go before it bottoms out. Pundits or businesses or the Fed, nobody expects a recovery anytime soon.  As one person put it, “a couple mor...

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Headline: Finance – The Pursuit of Happiness

Date: July 12, 2022 by Scott Crosby

July fourth is Independence Day  In 1776, America’s Declaration of Independence was signed by delegates from the thirteen American colonies, announcing to the world their severance with British rule; but more importantly, their declaration of the Natural Rights of Man. “We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are cr...

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Headline: Take advantage of some pool time to improve your fitness!

Date: July 12, 2022 by Patrice Hazan, DPT, GCS, MA GroupHab Physical Therapy and Wellness

Summer!  That wonderful time of the year where the weather is HOT and we love to gather by the swimming pool!  So while you are socializing with friends and family, it is the perfect opportunity to use the pool to include some cross training in your fitness routine, especially if you have any arthritis pain!   Water exercise is...

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Headline: Newly elected officials ready to make a difference

Date: July 12, 2022 by Shirley Adams and Bob Gecy

With the Republican Primary complete and certified, two winning candidates in Districts serving the Southern Greenville County area are anxious to begin making a difference. First, they must win the General election slated for Nov 8. and with little Democratic opposition both should win easily. Bradley and Vaughan will then be sworn into their resp...

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Headline: Column: Inn the Know

Date: July 12, 2022 by Shawn Bell

As a city leader, I witness firsthand the extraordinary work and service the city staff does daily to ensure our residents have the best quality of life. Everyday employees at all levels of our city do extraordinary things to make our lives better and our city stronger. Being a public servant is challenging to say the least, so it is always a great...

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Headline: Construction underway on the new pedestrian bridge over I-385

Date: July 12, 2022 by Press Release

MAULDIN, SC – Construction is officially underway on the pedestrian bridge in Mauldin that will extend over the six lanes of Interstate 385 near the Bridges Road exit and connect to the new BridgeWay Station development. The bridge project is slated to be completed later this year. The City of Mauldin has partnered with Hughes Investments, I...

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Headline: Mayoral Minutes

Date: July 12, 2022 by Fountain Inn Mayor GP McLeer

Fountain Inn’s history is inextricably tied to the textile industry that served as the backbone of the South Carolina economy for over a century. During the local mill’s operations, black community members were forced to live not in the immediate mill village, but rather farther away in a community that became known as Sanctified Hill.&...

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Headline: A ‘simply patriotic spirit’... More than 10K people attend Celebrate Simpsonville for Village People, fireworks

Date: July 12, 2022 by Press Release

On July 3 at the CCNB Amphitheater at Heritage Park, a sea of people sang along with requisite hand movements as the world-renowned iconic Village People performed one of the most popular songs of all time: Y.M.C.A. “The Village People” on stagat the Amphitheater More than 10,000 people attended Celebrate Simpsonville 2022, which ...

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Headline: Moonville Mae spends lots of time at the Piedmont History Museum!

Date: July 12, 2022 by Moonville Mae

The Piedmont History Museum is currently housed in the Piedmont Community Building at 3 Main Street, Piedmont.  We care for a collection started by historian Don Roper over fifty years ago and we have been adding to Don’s work for about five years now.   L/R:  Joy Clark, Anne Peden,Joe Hursey, and Ed Betterlyworking in ...

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Headline: COUNTYBANK’S SBA DEPARTMENT PASSES $100 MILLION IN LOAN CLOSINGS

Date: July 12, 2022 by The Simpsonville Sentinel

Greenwood, S.C. — Countybank’s SBA department reached a significant milestone since its launch five years ago as it passed more than $100 million in loan closings.  The SBA lending program was launched in May 2017 and was awarded preferred lender status in 2018. Countybank is currently ranked #1 in SBA 7(a) loan volume in South Ca...

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Headline: High School scholar athletes recognized

Date: June 6, 2022 by Shirley Adams

Outstanding Graduates from Local High Schools in 2022 Class_ Editor’s Note: The Simpsonville Sentinel congratulates these three students for their accomplishments in academics as well as varsity sports. We wish them continued success in their future endeavors. Caleb Byrd - Mauldin High School Caleb Byrd Raised in this ar...

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Headline: Column: Inn the Know

Date: June 6, 2022 by Shawn Bell

Since our founding, America has advanced on an unending path toward becoming a more perfect Union.  This journey, led by courageous individuals who have set their sights on reaching for a brighter tomorrow, has never been easy or smooth. As a professional local government manager, I believe great cities do not ignore their most painful moments...

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Headline: Mayoral Minutes

Date: June 6, 2022 by Fountain Inn Mayor GP McLeer

My #1 goal when elected was to take a deep dive on our zoning laws. I’m happy to report that work is now getting started in earnest. To manage growth responsibly, we have to manage the intersection of property owner rights, the appropriate authority of government (how big do you want local government to get), community vision, and the free m...

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Headline: QUILT EXHIBIT Fountain Inn Museum

Date: June 6, 2022 by The Simpsonville Sentinel

Fountain Inn – Dictionary.com states that a quilt is, “A warm bed covering made of padding enclosed between layers of fabric and kept in place by lines of stitching, typically applied in a decorative design.” That sterile definition hardly covers (excuse the pun) the tenderness and careful artistry that goes into one of these uniq...

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Headline: Simpsonville Appoints New Arts Center Manager

Date: June 6, 2022 by The Simpsonville Sentinel

The City of Simpsonville has welcomed Melissa Sturgis as the new Arts Center Manager. She has extensive theater, special events coordination, media/community relations, and related arts experience. Melissa was the successful candidate out of a field of excellent and highly qualified individuals. According to Mayor Shewmaker, “The City is conf...

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Headline: Moonville Mae says school is out

Date: June 6, 2022 by Anne Peden

Moonville Mae says Schools Out!  There are a number of museums in Greenville County!  This summer would be a great time to visit them all.  Everyone is acquainted with the great museums in downtown Greenville, the County Art Museum, the History Museum, the Sigal Music Museum, and of course, the Children’s Museum.  But ther...

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Headline: The City of Fountain Inn announces the retirement of Fire Chief Myers

Date: June 6, 2022 by Press Release

Fountain Inn, SC- With deep gratitude for his leadership and vision, the City of Fountain Inn announces the retirement of Fire Chief Ronnie Myers. With 26 years of service, his heart for the health and safety of our community is unmatched. Ronnie Myers was promoted to the posi-tion of Fire Chief on July 12, 2014. In 1992, he joined Fountain Inn&rsq...

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Headline: Hughes Investments welcomes Green Upstate High School to BridgeWay Station

Date: June 6, 2022 by Rivers Hughes - Hughes Investments

Hughes Investments, Inc. is thrilled to welcome GREEN Upstate High School to BridgeWay Station.  Known for its STEM curriculum and focus on renewable energy, GREEN Charter Schools is home to students in five cities across the state of South Carolina. On behalf of BridgeWay Station, Hughes Investments is excited to welcome the opening of GREEN...

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Headline: Mauldin Fire Department celebrates groundbreaking of new headquarters

Date: June 6, 2022 by The Simpsonville Sentinel

MAULDIN, SC – The City of Mauldin Fire Department celebrated the groundbreaking of its new headquarters on Plant Street off West Butler Road on May 27. City of Mauldin Mayor Terry Merritt, Fire Chief Brian McHone and Public Safety Committee Chairperson Carol King were among those in attendance. “Our current station has served the Cit...

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Headline: Enjoy Summer Evenings of Food, Music, and Fun at the Mauldin Cultural Center

Date: June 6, 2022 by The Simpsonville Sentinel

MAULDIN, SC – The Mauldin Cultural Center is kicking off its summer season with Beachin’ Fridays! The Beachin’ Fridays summer music series begins on May 27th and lasts through July 29th. Concerts are held every Friday at 7PM, rain or shine, at the Mauldin Cultural Center’s Outdoor Amphitheater (or inside the Cultural Center&...

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Headline: Street Survival Tactics

Date: June 6, 2022 by Rick Grover

Our topic today has been planned for weeks, prior to the horrible events at Uvalde, Texas, and the senseless, tragic loss of innocent life. This may be the most crucial time to discuss it, so hold onto your seats. After 11 years of writing this column for the Simpsonville Sentinel, we have focused on every threat imaginable against you, your home ...

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Headline: Celebrating America's Freedoms

Date: June 6, 2022 by NEWSTORY

Thank you to the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs That the flag of the United States shall be of thirteen stripes of alternate red and white, with a union of thirteen stars of white in a blue field, representing the new constellation. This was the resolution adopted by the Continental Congress on June 14, 1777. The resolution was made followin...

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Headline: Sentinel Veteran of the Month

Date: June 6, 2022 by Rick Grover

Major Michelle Holcomb’s 20-year military career started with the Women’s Army Nurse Corps, which dates to 1901 and did not officially become a branch of the Army until 1947. After serving on bases in Alabama and Georgia, Michelle went to Vietnam in 1970-71. After a 13-month tour in both Saigon and Pleiku, she returned stateside to Walt...

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Headline: Rocket Attacks and Bursting Bombs

Date: June 6, 2022 by Scott Crosby

Thirty years earlier, they had won their independence from the greatest empire on Earth.   Now, that vengeful tyranny had returned, intent on humiliating the population which had so embarrassed them, and possibly even re-assimilate them into that empire. Depending on accounts, between nineteen and thirty warships made their way up the B...

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Headline: Letters to the Editor

Date: June 6, 2022 by Tom Stitt

To the Editor: Trying to manage growth after the building and development is complete is like closing the barn door after the horses are gone! This flawed logic doesn’t address the root cause of this issue: “Who left the barn door open in the first place?” Our Greenville County Government, specifically a majority of our elected ...

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Headline: Letters to the Editor

Date: June 6, 2022 by Tom and Kathy Payne

Dear Editor, Have you ever heard “if it is not broken, don’t fix it?”  Greenville County District #26 has excellent representation on county council in councilman Lynn Ballard.  On three occasions, Mr. Ballard effectively and quickly responded to our government related requests.  He listened to our problem, contact...

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Headline: BLUE FLOWERS IN THE GARDEN

Date: June 6, 2022 by Sue Ercolini

Blue Daze Campanula Bellflower It was just this weekend we celebrated Memorial Day honoring our military personnel who died while serving our country.  And with the Fourth of July quickly approaching, I think about how many gardeners will celebrate the Stars and Stripes with a flower garden bursting with patriotic pride of red, white...

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Headline: Avoid Summer Health & Safety Hazards

Date: June 6, 2022 by The Simpsonville Sentinel

Many families will spend the upcoming holidays traveling, grilling out, or diving into the nearest body of water. However, Bon Secours experts are warning you to take the proper precautions to avoid an unexpected trip to the emergency room.  “Memorial Day isn’t just the unofficial kickoff to summer. It’s also known as the st...

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Headline: Rhoda’s Recipes

Date: June 6, 2022 by Rhoda and Scott Crosby

This is another goodie from the Powderhorn Favorite Recipes cookbook.  Each Bacon Roll is one serving which makes this recipe especially nice when serving company.  I find the easiest way to partially cook the bacon since you are cooking 12 slices is to use a broiler pan and cook it in the oven at 350 degrees for about 8 to 10 minutes.&nb...

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Headline: Investors Column

Date: June 6, 2022 by Scott Crosby

People of different ages make investments for different reasons. During your working years, your goals are to build up your 401k or IRA account and your after-tax account, as has been described in previous Investors Columns (available online). To best accomplish that, any time you leave a company, transfer your money from their 401k to an IRA.&nb...

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Headline: Finance

Date: June 6, 2022 by Scott Crosby

Is the U.S. economy in a recession, or isn’t it?  The S&P 500 is down over 16% from its high in late 2021.  That puts it at roughly the same level as it was back in March or April of 2021.  The losses in some segments could put you back to the level of the Fall of 2020 – a year and a half of investing wiped out. What...

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Headline: Informed People

Date: June 6, 2022 by Cynthia Horner

One thing is unmistakably apparent, our government is broken. We the people are motivated to fix the brokenness. The question is, how can we do this. We recognize what has not worked in the past, but how do we move ahead without repeating the same mistakes. We need to think government differently and do government differently. In the past we trust...

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Headline: Local residents working to protect the environment

Date: May 9, 2022 by Shirley Adams

If you should visit Nancy and Randall Garrison’s home, three, frisky canines will greet you first. One of them, a black and white border collie with one blue eye and one brown eye stands guard over some cattle grazing in a nearby pasture. Horses placidly nibble at the grass while birds swoop back and forth from rows of purple martin gourde dw...

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Headline: Mauldin Garden Club News

Date: May 9, 2022 by Press Release

Mauldin Garden Club (MGC) invites you to join us. The MGC meets 1:00 pm the second Monday of each month Sept thru May at the Mauldin Cultural Center, 101 East Butler Road, Mauldin, SC 29662. Each month the MGC has a guest who will share their expertise and answer questions regarding various aspects of gardening to ensure you get the most out of you...

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Headline: Street Survival Tactics

Date: May 9, 2022 by Rick Grover

Not all threats and physical attacks come from strangers, and they don’t always even come from human beings!  In our next article we’ll discuss what to do when you take all the appropriate precautions to lock your homes and provide security defenses, but the physical abuse comes from within your 4 walls. Stay tuned for that one. T...

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Headline: Like Mother, Like Son

Date: May 9, 2022 by Scott Crosby

When she was 19 years old, my mother learned how to fly.  Her first flying lesson was on the 9th of April, 1946.  It was the first Spring after World War II, and flying still had a reputation of being something best left to daring and adventurous young men. Forty-one years later, on an April evening in 1987, I called her up on the phone....

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Headline: History of Armed Forces Songs...U.S. Coast Guard

Date: May 9, 2022 by Cathy W. Parrish

The story how the official march of the United States Coast Guard was created is full of the adventures and duties of the Coast Guard protecting our coastline, as well as the wild and rugged times of the 1920’s when it was written. The author and principal composer of the Semper Paratus (Always Faithful) is Francis Saltus Van Boskerck, a Coa...

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Headline: Sentinel Veteran of the Month

Date: May 9, 2022 by Rick Grover

  Lieutenant  John Corine,U.S. Marine Corps and U.S. Coast Guard  Lieutenant  John Corine served in both the Marine Corps and the Coast Guard as an H3 Helicopter pilot , flying everything from Search and Rescue operations to moving heavy equipment and people. Currently residing in Anderson with his lovely wife Ka...

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Headline: CALIBRACHOA…Worth a Million Bells!

Date: May 9, 2022 by Sue Ercolini

I fell in love with Calibrachoas the first time I saw them; and even though it took me years to learn how to pronounce their name (kal-ih-bruh-KOE-a), I just had to have several for my hanging baskets.  Their color and texture are a gardener’s delight but more so for butterflies and hummingbirds.  One cool morning when working in my...

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Headline: Rhoda’s Recipes- – French Quarter Cheese Spread

Date: May 9, 2022 by Rhoda & Scott Crosby

At the yearly Christmas dinner at my husband’s cousin’s home, she often includes French Quarter Cheese Spread among the appetizers served.  Even though she and other family members provide quite a variety of delicious dishes, this has always been my favorite.  The photo shows it served with Ritz crackers.  Unfortunately, ...

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Headline: Investors Column – Review of the Basics

Date: May 9, 2022 by Scott Crosby

For those who are new to Investors Column, it is intended for people who are not very knowledgeable about investing, and who are perhaps unsure of where to begin.  This month the review getting started as an investor. 401k and IRA  Accounts For most people, the first encounter with investing is a 401k plan offered by the company wh...

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Headline: Finance – What Is Profit?

Date: May 9, 2022 by Scott Crosby

Profit – much maligned by Democrats, Leftists generally, Marxists of every ilk as something evil – what is “profit”? Imagine living in a primitive wilderness – alone, or with a small group of people.  Why small?  Because you have to find enough food to eat for the next meal, and there is not enough food to b...

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Headline: Gray Court Owings Historical Society and the Laurens District Genealogical Society picnic set for May 12

Date: May 9, 2022 by Sarah Jane Armstrong

The Gray Court Owings Historical Society and the Laurens District Genealogical Society would like to invite you to our annual Picnic at the Culbertson Backcountry  Settlement in Gray Court, South Carolina. The Picnic will be Thursday, May12 at 6:00pm. Tea and ice will be furnished along with the paper products. We ask that you bring your fav...

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Headline: Mauldin Cultural Center holds Golden Gala affair

Date: May 9, 2022 by Bob Gecy

The invitation read…”You are invited to an elegant evening of cocktails, a gourmet culinary experience, theatrical productions, and a silent auction – all in the name of art.” The theme of the event was ‘Shine Your HeArt’ and was held on Thursday, April 21 at the Mauldin Cultural Center auditorium and was hoste...

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Headline: New Lobby for the Mauldin Cultural Center

Date: May 9, 2022 by Scott Crosby

The Mauldin Cultural Center’s theater has an exciting new addition – a new lobby.   The Cultural Center’s biggest in-door attraction for the past several years has been the many terrific plays and musical shows put on in its beautiful new theater.  Now that venue has been expanded. The theater now features a bri...

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Headline: Informed People By Cynthia Horner

Date: May 9, 2022 by Cynthia Horner

Informed People Create Honest Government I came to South Carolina in 1993 specifically because I liked the values, and the focus people have about children and families. I felt a sense of belonging to a neighborhood. Neighborhoods with good people insisting on a good start for their young and doing something about it. I wanted to be a part of that...

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Headline: Fountain Inn High School

Date: May 9, 2022 by Press Release

Without developing a mission and vision, you certainly cannot achieve goals. In the spirit of excellence, Mr. Josh Tillman, band director of Fountain Inn High School, has a achieved the beginning of many goals by establishing Fountain Inn High School Band of Fury with approximately 39 students, out of its Inaugural Class of 320 students in August 2...

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Headline: VFW to Place Flags on Veterans Graves

Date: May 9, 2022 by The Simpsonville Sentinel

For Memorial Day, the Simpsonville VFW Post 1845 will be placing American flags, at no cost, on the veterans’ graves at Simpsonville City Cemetery, Cannon Memorial Cemetery, and Graceland East Memorial Cemetery Park. If you know of a veteran whose gravesite DOES NOT identify him or her as a veteran, please let us know at flags4vets1@yahoo.com...

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Headline: 2022 season of Simpsonville Music Series kicks off May 5

Date: May 9, 2022 by Press Release

Simpsonville, S.C. — The 2022 season of the Simpsonville Music Series & Food Truck Rodeo starts Thursday when the Hillcrest High School Jazz Band takes the stage. Hosted by the City of Simpsonville and Simpsonville Arts Foundation, Inc., the Music Series is free to the public with concerts every Thursday at 6-9 p.m. in the CCNB Amphithea...

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Headline: Mayoral Minutes... Spend Your Summer INN Town

Date: May 9, 2022 by Fountain Inn Mayor GP McLeer

We all know that Fountain Inn shines at Christmas time, but summer here is just as wonderful. In April, we kicked off, what I like to call, our “event season”. Mac Arnold held his 16th Annual Collard Greens & Cornbread Festival, followed by our Police Department’s annual Superhero 5K for Autism Awareness, and then we hosted t...

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Headline: Chick-fil-A Announces the opening of new Simpsonville Restaurant

Date: May 9, 2022 by Sarah Gardiner JACKSON | SPALDING for Chick-fil-A

A new Chick-fil-A® restaurant opened for business in Simpsonville on Thursday, May 5, 2022. Chick-fil-A, Inc. has selected Matt Webber as the independent franchised Owner/Operator of Chick-fil-A NE Main St. Webber will be responsible for all day-to-day activities of the business, including employing approximately 100 full- and part-time Team Me...

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Headline: Column: Inn the Know... from the Desk of Shawn Bell

Date: May 9, 2022 by Shawn Bell

The City of Fountain Inn is committed to ensuring that our small businesses thrive. This year, we have launched a series of grants to ensure that our local mom-and-pop businesses can recover and be positioned better for the future.  I am excited to announce that the City of Fountain Inn and CommunityWorks have partnered to create the City of ...

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Headline: Fountain Inn Museum

Date: May 9, 2022 by The Simpsonville Sentinel

Ted Vincent Mahaffey and his wife Shirley of Marion, NC, attended a recent reception at the Fountain Inn Museum for the families of artists featured in the exhibit,Fountain Inn’s 20th-Century Artists.  A native of Laurens, Mr. Mahaffey worked for a time at The Fountain Inn Tribune.  He painted this portrait of editor Mark Nelson as...

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Headline: A report from our Councilmember Aaron Rupe

Date: May 9, 2022 by Aaron Rupe

Hello Simpsonville!  I wanted to let you some of the things that have been happening in our town for the last few weeks…here’s the news!   A few weeks ago, SCDOT hosted a ‘town hall meeting’ inviting the public to come and look at drawings of the upcoming changes that will be affecting some of our streets dow...

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Headline: Rural County Council race set for June 14

Date: May 9, 2022 by Bob Gecy

Republican Primary Candidates for County Council Dist. 26 Of the 12 seats that make up the Greenville County council, 5 of those are on the ballot for 2022. Council Districts 17, 19, 23, 26 and 28 will be contested in Primaries and in the General election.  The following County Council Seats are up for election this cycle: District 17 - Joe...

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Headline: Oleta Williams Griffith

Date: May 9, 2022 by The Simpsonville Sentinel

Oleta Lavere Williams Griffith, age 86 of Ellijay, GA, passed away peacefully with her family on Friday, April 8, 2022 at Parkside Center for Nursing & Rehabilitation in Calhoun, GA. Oleta was born on December 11, 1935 in Borden Springs, AL, daughter of the late William Frank Williams and Nellie Sue Williams Hulsey. In addition to her parents,...

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Headline: Fountain Inn Resident with Family in Ukraine Shares Challenges in Her Hometown

Date: April 11, 2022 by Shirley Adams

  Most Americans follow the daily news of the war in Ukraine, but for one Fountain Inn resident, Alina Perry, it is deeply personal. Alina was born and raised in Ukraine, and her mom and dad plus extended family still live in her hometown. So, each morning, she arises to check out “apps” that serve as lifelines to family and frien...

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Headline: Mauldin Garden Club News

Date: April 11, 2022 by Press Release

Mauldin Garden Club (MGC) invites you to join us. The MGC meets 1:00 pm the second Monday of each month Sept thru May at the Mauldin Cultural Center, 101 East Butler Road, Mauldin, SC 29662. Each month the MGC has a guest who will share their expertise and answer questions regarding various aspects of gardening to ensure you get the most out of you...

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Headline: Mauldin Sports center announces Survival of the Fittest winners

Date: April 11, 2022 by The Simpsonville Sentinel

Mauldin Sports Center just finished hosting their Annual Survival of The Fittest challenge. This challenge is designed to help participants achieve any goal—big or small—over a 6-week period. Participants attended 3 different group fitness classes outside of the mandatory Saturday class and participated in weekly challenges to learn cor...

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Headline: Street Survival Tactics

Date: April 11, 2022 by Rick Grover

Welcome back Street Survivors!  As many of you know I've been teaching courses and short seminars on a vari-ety of subjects related to personal and home de-fense, weapons, tactics and situational aware-ness to name a few. The course that I enjoy teaching the most is Women's Self-Defense. This course ranges from a brief 3 hours to an entire wee...

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Headline: Saddlehorn Community to host Spring Market

Date: April 11, 2022 by Betty Ann Sutton

The Saddlehorn Community will host the much-anticipated spring market on Sunday, May 1, from 2:30 - 4:30 P.M. The outdoor market includes over 15 local vendors and is open to the public. Twin Creeks Lavender and Vdovichenko's Bee Farm, popular vendors from Greenville's Downtown Market, will return for our second season. Additional local vendors wil...

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Headline: History of Armed Forces Songs...U.S. Navy

Date: April 11, 2022 by Cathy W. Parrish Mecklenburg Declaration of Independence Chapter NSDAR

"Anchors Aweigh" is the fight song of the United States Naval Academy and unofficial march song of the United States Navy. It was composed in 1906 by Charles Zimmermann, a graduate of the Peabody Conservatory of Music, with lyrics by Alfred Hart Miles. In 1887 at age 26, Zimmermann became bandmaster of the United States Naval Academy Band making h...

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Headline: Sentinel Veteran of the Month

Date: April 11, 2022 by Rick Grover

Marine Corps Master Sergeant (retired) Stan Moore  Marine Corps Master Sergeant (retired) Stan Moore served 22 years on active duty, representing the USA on 6 continents and over 30 countries. June 19, 2022. Stan will be celebrating his 95th birthday! Born in Forest City, NC, Stan relocated to Spartanburg, SC and served much of his stat...

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Headline: Happy 10th Birthday Tater Tot!

Date: April 11, 2022 by Connie Gecy Sharon Dillard Contributing

Sharron Dillard, program director and instructor of Tiny Trotters, reminisced..."Tater Tot" was my very first mini and the beginning of Tiny Trotters Therapy Horses! 10 years ago Tater came to my farm, as a tiny 4 month old miniature horse. He was about the size of a cocker spaniel. We had to pick him up and carry him to the dog kennel in the bac...

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Headline: Why You Shouldn't Try To Sell Your Own Home

Date: April 11, 2022 by Bernie Barber Realtor

Every once in a while I come across someone who feels that they’ve done enough research, watched enough HGTV episodes, and seen enough YouTube tutorials that they can now sell their own home. They want to save money. I get it. But let me explain some very straightforward reasons why it’s never a good idea.  #1 Agents Know How To ...

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Headline: EASTER LILY...Sweet fragrance of spring

Date: April 11, 2022 by Sue Ercolini

During Easter season, when you walk into a store, you are suddenly aware of a strong, sweet fragrance from a display of your favorite spring flowers like daffodils, tulips, daisies, hyacinths, pansies and Easter lilies.  It reminds us that not only is Easter a celebration of rebirth, but when we start to see the first signs of life in our gard...

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Headline: Rhoda’s Recipes- Shrimp Creole with Cheese Rice

Date: April 11, 2022 by Rhoda & Scott Crosby

Shrimp Creole with Cheese Rice 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon sugar Dash Cayenne pepper 1 teaspoon paprika 1/2 small bay leaf 1/2 cup diced green bell pepper 13 ounce can tomatoes, undrained 1 pound cooked shrimp (tails removed) Melt butter in large fry pan.  Add onion, celery, and garlic and cook slowly until tender but not brown.&nb...

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Headline: Investors Column – Everyone Is Doing It

Date: April 11, 2022 by Scott Crosby

Until the 1980s, your everyday working-man was only distantly aware of the fluctuations of the stock market.  Fluctuations did not have an impact on his financial situation. For those who could find a way to put a little money aside, a savings account was where it was kept.   A great many people had been buying and selling stocks i...

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Headline: Finance – How to Cause Inflation

Date: April 11, 2022 by Scott Crosby

When Donald Trump was President, he reduced taxes and reduced regulations.  He increased the level of economic freedom in America.  The extent of his successes was limited by an uncooperative Congress, but in every way possible (with the exception of tariffs, which predictably had negative consequences), Trump made it easier to do busines...

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Headline: Obituary - Donald “Don” Brian Cashin

Date: April 11, 2022 by The Simpsonville Sentinel

Donald Brian Cashin, 75, passed away peacefully at his home on Friday, March 25, 2022. Don is survived by his wife, Sharon; his son Matthew Cashin (Laura) and grandchildren Sarah and Daniel of Florence, South Carolina; his sister, Jane Cashin Murphy of Simpsonville, South Carolina and her son, Jack Murphy of Nashville, Tennessee. Don was preceded ...

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Headline: Opinion

Date: April 11, 2022 by Cynthia Horner

We the people are taking back our government at all levels. Our founding fathers designed our beautiful Republic with the family as the powerful foundation. Our Constitution, which by the grace of God is the strongest and best constitution ever designed and has survived over 200 years of constant attack, limits what GOVERNMENT can do; not what INDI...

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Headline: Four Candidates file for House Dist. 27

Date: April 11, 2022 by Bob Gecy

South Carolina House District 27 has four candidates vying for an open seat. For the last 22 years Garry Smith has been the representative for this area. With his retirement, the opportunity arises for a new face to occupy that seat. The Republican Primary will be held on June 14 with a runoff scheduled for June 20. Although there are several co...

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Headline: Column: Inn the Know... Bell’s Bits

Date: April 11, 2022 by Shawn Bell

When you think of some of the most culturally diverse and renowned cities in the world, they all have at least one thing in common: art. From local galleries to life-size murals, a community full of art is a community full of culture.  Public art is vital to our cultural identity and our economic vitality. One of the most extraordinary things...

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Headline: Bon Secours Opens New Medical Campus in Simpsonville

Date: April 11, 2022 by Jennifer Robinson

Simpsonville, S.C. (March 31, 2022) – Bon Secours St. Francis Health System held a grand opening celebration for its newest care site in Simpsonville today. The 15-acre lot features a comprehensive health care center and freestanding emergency department.  Bon Secours spent $39 million to build the new medical campus, which is part of t...

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Headline: Mayoral Minutes... Relationships Matter

Date: April 11, 2022 by Fountain Inn Mayor GP McLeer

Fountain Inn doesn’t exist in a bubble. Our community is impacted by numerous forces - economic, political, commercial, regional, etc. In order to navigate those pressures, and opportunities, one of our big focuses at the city is maintaining relationships with folks involved in all of these, or building those relationships where they don&rsqu...

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Headline: Downtown mural receives a face lift

Date: April 11, 2022 by Bob Shumaker

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Headline: Downtown mural receives a face lift

Date: April 11, 2022 by Bob Shumaker

Van Caldwell and Molly Perry started ‘The Front Porch’ 109 East Curtis Street by selling individual items they collected through the years. Their ‘farm-house’ décor is very popular. As their business grew, they purchased the old ‘Schmooney Shoppe’ at 111 East Curtis. At the back of that property stood the ...

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Headline: VFW to Place Flags on Veterans Graves

Date: April 11, 2022 by Ken Knox

For Memorial Day, the Simpsonville VFW Post 1845 will be placing American flags, at no cost, on the veterans’ graves at Simpsonville City Cemetery, Cannon Memorial Cemetery, and Graceland East Memorial Cemetery Park. If you know of a veteran whose gravesite DOES NOT identify him or her as a veteran, please let us know at flags4vets1@yahoo.com...

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Headline: Moonville Mae says God Provides!

Date: April 11, 2022 by Anne Peden

Would you believe that this beautiful house in Pendleton, SC, was built as a jail? Marshalsea was probably designed in 1819 as the regional jail by famed South Carolina architect, Robert Mills, and it was built of brick by mason, George Grace, ca. 1821.  It may have never been used as a prison, for in 1828 it became Pendleton Female Academy ru...

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Headline: Legislative update...Counting Down To Crossover

Date: April 11, 2022 by Rep. Garry Smith - House District 27

Overview Two weeks ago  the House was not in session in Columbia, giving me time back home in the District to meet with local groups and constituents. We returned to Columbia this past week, and began aggressively dealing with a number of bills before the April 10 “crossover” deadline, the deadline we have to send bills to the Sta...

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Headline: Why CRT and Woke Are Bad for You

Date: April 11, 2022 by Scott Crosby

“Oh!  The Utter Agony of My Privilege!”  – Said nobody, ever. No matter who you are, Critical Race Theory (CRT) and Woke are bad for you.  Skin color, gender, economic level, schooling, religion, where you live, the car you drive, or in any other way you can be sliced, diced, and categorized, CRT and Woke are inten...

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Headline: Anita's Mexican Restaurant to close

Date: March 21, 2022 by Shirley Adams

Driving from Mauldin to Simpsonville down Highway 14, this writer has enjoyed seeing the festive Anita’s Mexican Restaurant, especially at night with its lit-up porch and tree shimmering with lights. Soon, that awesome restaurant with its authentic Mexican dishes and warm atmosphere will be closing its doors for good.  The story of An...

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Headline: Informed People

Date: March 21, 2022 by Cynthia Horner

Informed people are ready for a change. Not only are we ready for a change we are asking for a change. What has served us in the past will no longer serve our needs as we move forward. I would like you to join me in taking this opportunity to thank Garry R. Smith for his 21 years of service as our State Representative for District 27. He has annou...

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Headline: Finance – Lies, Worse Lies, and Statistics

Date: March 21, 2022 by Scott Crosby

You have heard it a thousand times:  “Statistics show ...” – fill in the end of that sentence: that we are due for a recession, or due for an economic boom; that global climate change is occurring; that this group of people is richer than that group; that the President’s latest political program is successful; weather f...

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Headline: Investors Column – Recessions and You

Date: March 21, 2022 by Scott Crosby

A recession is a “downturn”, “market correction”, or a “bear market” of significant magnitude and duration.  All of these terms refer to a situation where most companies (and thus their stock price) are expected to significantly drop in value. The stock market has its normal ups and downs just as a matter o...

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Headline: Rhoda’s Recipes- Macaroni and Cheese

Date: March 21, 2022 by Rhoda & Scott Crosby

I used to serve this recipe as a main course.  When I did this for my husband Scott, he said, ”Where’s the meat?”.  Your decision to serve this as a main course or as a side dish depends on your family’s preferences of course.  The recipe called for topping the dish with bread crumbs but I prefer bread cubes. ...

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Headline: GAZING BALL…Reflections of a Garden

Date: March 21, 2022 by Sue Ercolini

Over the years, I have learned a lot about gardening.  I can see the vision of my grandmother’s beautiful cottage garden and remember totting larger than me bean poles to my father's vegetable garden.  Being introduced to gardening at such an early age has its benefits when it comes to growing plants.  You also learn to appreci...

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Headline: History of Armed Forces Songs...U.S. Army

Date: March 21, 2022 by Cathy W. Parrish

"The Army Goes Rolling Along” “The Army Goes Rolling Along” was designated the official song of the United States Army on Veterans Day November 11, 1956. However, the history goes back to March 1908 when Brigadier General Edmund Louis “Snitz” Gruber, a grad of the United States Military Academy at West Point, wrote &l...

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Headline: Sentinel Veteran of the Month

Date: March 21, 2022 by Rick Grover

Lieutenant Colonel John H. (Hal) Gaymon, call sign ‘Deacon’ is a retired Air Force F-16 Fighter Pilot with 22 years of military service to the country. After seeing a demonstration of the USAF Thunderbirds when he was 10 years old, Hal decided he wanted to fly fighter jets and nothing was going to stop him.  Flying for the South C...

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Headline: Street Survival Tactics

Date: March 21, 2022 by Rick Grover

Despite the horror show going on in Ukraine and the bravery being shown by the Ukrainian people facing a brutal madman, there are still good things happening around the world, and the promise of freedom continues to grow. Here in the United States, we seem to be losing freedoms on a daily basis and when you fight back, you get accused of being a ra...

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Headline: Van Drives Away

Date: March 21, 2022 by Taft Matney

Over the years, many people have heard me quote former South Carolina Secretary of State Jim Miles. Whenever he’d start a speech to a civic group, he’d begin by saying, “He who does not toot his own horn will not have his horn tooted.” Taft Matney I don’t use that quote to talk about myself, but when I first ran ...

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Headline: Hughes Investments announces The Junkyard coming to Bridgeway Station

Date: March 21, 2022 by The Simpsonville Sentinel

Hughes Investments, Inc. is excited to welcome The Junkyard to BridgeWay Station.  The Junkyard is uniquely positioned to offer the best group fitness classes in BridgeWay and beyond, as they are the only HIIT (High Intensity Interval Training) studio in the world that uses treadmills, cycles, rowers, and a functional lifting station. The wid...

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Headline: Day Trips

Date: March 21, 2022 by Scott Crosby

Looking for places to go?  Places to see?  Things to do?  Are you new to the area, and just learning your way around?  Want to get out for a while?  See the sights? The Upstate of South Carolina, western North Carolina, and northern Georgia include enough places worth visiting to keep you busy for a long time.  Every ...

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Headline: Obituary

Date: March 21, 2022 by The Simpsonville Sentinel

Jesse Edward Major, 68, of Greenville, SC, passed away at home on March 5th after a brief illness. He was born in Greenville to the late Ruth Ravan Major and Edward Major. He graduated from Carolina High School and had continuing education through the South Carolina Fire Academy. Jess spent his career in the service of his community through the fir...

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Headline: Primary election dates are set

Date: March 21, 2022 by Bob Gecy

Registration opened on March 16 for candidates seeking office in the June 2022 primary. The election will take place on June 8 with a runoff scheduled for June 20. Candidates for the office of State House of Representatives, South Carolina State Senate, Greenville County Council, Greenville County Officers are open for registration until noon on Ma...

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Headline: Timmons Votes to Ban Russian Oil Imports

Date: March 21, 2022 by Press Release

Washington, DC — Last night, the U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R. 6968, the Suspending Energy Imports from Russia Act, with Congressman Timmons’ support. Congressman William Timmons (SC-04) released the following statement: “Despite sanctions from the U.S. and other nations, Russia continues to wage war in Ukraine. The B...

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Headline: Legislative update

Date: March 21, 2022 by Rep. Garry Smith - House District 27

Week 9 - Ramping Up for Budget Week  Overview We are 9 weeks into the legislative session. The focus has been on enhancing several bills prior to them moving to the Floor of the House for debate. March 14 begins one of the busiest and most important weeks in the South Carolina House: The State Budget. The full House Ways and Means committee ...

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Headline: Simpsonville creates position for Art Center Manager

Date: March 21, 2022 by Press Release

Simpsonville City Council voted at the business meeting on March 8 to approve the creation of the new position of the Simpsonville Arts Center manager.  The position has been posted on the City website (Arts Center manager position), where you can read the duties of the position. The Arts Center manager position is expected to be filled by su...

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Headline: Greenville County Community Relations Council meets at LEC

Date: March 21, 2022 by Bob Gecy

Community Relations Council Members Back row:  Steve McNeely, Sheriff Hobart Lewis, Jim Barbare, Stephen Brown, Scott Crosby (Chair),  Lazaro Montoto, Kyle Gilley (Secretary). Front row:  Christ Bright (Vice Chair), Idell Koury, Whitney Ferguson, Amy Green, John Edwards. Not present:  Gidget Carter,...

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Headline: Mayoral Minutes

Date: March 21, 2022 by Fountain Inn Mayor GP McLeer

Local Roads Before Interstates One year ago this month, the American Rescue Plan Act was signed into law and sent almost $2.5 billion to the State House. One of the eligible uses of these funds was to reclaim “lost revenue”. Due to the decrease in travel during COVID-19, the State was able to claim a loss in revenue of various SC DOT f...

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Headline: Countybank holds “Simply Rolling Out The Arts” event in Simpsonville

Date: March 21, 2022 by The Simpsonville Sentinel

Countybank recently partnered with the City of Simpsonville and the Simpsonville Arts Foundation to host an event celebrating the grand opening of Countybank’s commercial loan office in Simpsonville. The “Simply Rolling Out the Arts in Simpsonville” event was held at the new Simpsonville Arts Center and featured music, hors d&rsqu...

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Headline: Column: Inn the Know... Bell’s Bits –

Date: March 21, 2022 by Shawn Bell

Bell’s Bits: With summer ending and school just around the corner, this is an exciting time to be in the City of Fountain Inn.  The year back to school will be slightly different for some students as Fountain Inn High School prepares to open. This is the first high school in Greenville County in nearly 50 years, and we are excited to be...

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Headline: Rhoda’s Recipes- Chicken Puff

Date: February 23, 2022 by Rhoda & Scott Crosby

When growing up, I always loved it when my mother would make popovers.  Years later when I tried the recipe for Chicken Puff from my Officer’s Wives cookbook, I was delighted to find the puff tasted so much like popovers.  My daughter is now a vegetarian and tried it with fake chicken.  Much to her dismay, it didn’t work ...

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Headline: Finance – Politics Trumps Economics, Again

Date: February 22, 2022 by Scott Crosby

The hidden card in the economic deck is the Russian build-up of troops along the Ukraine border. News outlets report that Russia has 83 battalion tactical groups, with 750 men each – more than 62,000 troops – stationed and ready for an assault.  That number is up from 30 two weeks ago.  With additional personal to supply air ...

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Headline: Investors Column – Recession … and P/E

Date: February 22, 2022 by Scott Crosby

Are we in a recession? The S&P 500 peaked at 4818 in late December – early January.  As this is written, it is at 4470.  That is a decline of 7 1/4 percent. Most people consider a recession to be when the market drops ten percent or more.  Ten percent would put the S&P below 4336.  So by that light, we are not in...

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Headline: History of Armed Forces Songs...Marine Corps

Date: February 22, 2022 by Cathy W. Parrish

History of the Marine Corps Hymn The Marine Corps Hymn is one of the most readily recognized songs in the world today and is the oldest of the services songs of our country, (almost 200 years). The history of the hymn is sketchy because of the passage of time and by oral tradition.  To all Marines it has become a sacred symbol of the pr...

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Headline: Seize the day - don't miss Disney's Newsies!

Date: February 22, 2022 by The Simpsonville Sentinel

The Mauldin Youth Theatre and the Mauldin Theatre Company are teaming up to bring Disney's Newsies to the stage! Set in turn-of-the century New York City, Disney’s Newsies is the rousing tale of Jack Kelly, a charismatic newsboy and leader of a band of teenaged “newsies.” When titans of publishing raise distribution prices at the...

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Headline: It’s a Kick

Date: February 22, 2022 by Taft Matney

In January, Mauldin City Council passed a resolution. It read: WHEREAS, the Mauldin City Council entered into Executive Session on January 10, 2022 at a Special Called Council Meeting to discuss an economic development matter known as Project Kick; and, WHEREAS, the Mauldin City Council intends to consider Project Kick once the details regarding ...

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Headline: Street Survival Tactics

Date: February 22, 2022 by Rick Grover

Rick Grover As my regular readers know, I’m involved with several local Veterans’ Groups including Veteran’s Last Patrol which performs an awesome ceremony and presentation for Veteran’s in their final days, at their home, assisted living center or hospital. The presentation is very moving for the Veteran and their fami...

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Headline: Mauldin businessman shares Super Bowl experience from Cincinnati

Date: February 22, 2022 by Bob Gecy

Whitney, Jeff and Kinsleyon the field duringseason ticket holder event Jeff Pence, the owner of the Magic Rooster Tattoo Shop in Mauldin is a true Bengals fan. Although the result was disappointing, the 26- Downtown Cincinnati lit up inBengals Orange for the big game 23 loss to the Rams did not extinguish the pride Bengals fans felt for ...

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Headline: Did You Know?

Date: February 22, 2022 by Jack Pendarvis

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Headline: Simpsonville resident celebrates Georgia National Championship

Date: February 22, 2022 by Bob Gecy

  Glenn Davis, a long time resident of Hunters Woods in Simpsonville, was ecstatic to watch his former team beat Alabama for the National Championship. A Georgia alumnus and former football player, Davis recalled a time when he played on a team that participated in two bowl games…the 1968 Sugar Bowl in New Orleans and the Sun Bowl in 1...

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Headline: Driving 201 – Beyond Getting a Driver’s License

Date: February 22, 2022 by Scott Crosby

“Yeah, I’m a good driver.  I’ve never gotten a ticket.  I even took driving lessons.” Your driver’s license only shows that you have the minimum basic skills to be allowed to drive a car on the road. Driving lessons – “Driving 101” – are important, but their primary goal is to help y...

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Headline: Southern rescued Cats & Dogs find homes in New England

Date: February 22, 2022 by Shirley Adams

What comes to mind at the mention of “New England?”  Most of us picture steaming clam chowder; vibrant autumn foliage; pristine, snow-covered hills; the Patriots; and the Boston Red Sox, but Geneva Lawrence has different ideas. She sees cats! Closely affiliated with the Barker Rescue Project, Geneva says that one cannot begin to...

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Headline: Legislative Update

Date: February 22, 2022 by Rep. Garry Smith - House District 27

Overview This week, Senator Lindsey Graham (a former member of the House Republican Caucus) was the special guest speaker at our weekly Caucus meeting.  I am thankful for his support, and his continued communication as to the happenings in Washington DC and the effects on South Carolina.  In addition to Senator Graham giving us importan...

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Headline: Mayoral Minutes

Date: February 22, 2022 by Fountain Inn Mayor GP McLeer

February 2022  Economic Development Lesson #1: Fountain Inn Mayor GP McLeer It’s All About Community “Companies do not locate to states or regions, they locate to communities.” During a recent session offered by the Municipal Association of SC, the Department of C...

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Headline: Fountain Inn’s 20th Century Artists Exhibit

Date: February 22, 2022 by Hannah Willingham

The Fountain Inn Museum’s new gallery exhibit, Fountain Inn’s 20th-Century Artists, has opened and will be on display until April 16th. The collection highlights professional and amateur artists from Fountain Inn who made an impact on their hometown and even on the world during the 20th century. Some left marks that still survive toda...

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Headline: Column: Inn the Know... Bell’s Bits –

Date: February 22, 2022 by Shawn Bell

Diversity. Inclusion They’re more than just words for us at the City of Fountain Inn. They’re the principles guiding how we build our teams, cultivate leaders, and create a city that’s welcoming for all. During February, I have spent a considerable amount of time reflecting on Dr...

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Headline: Upscale Simpsonville Senior Living Community reveals opening date

Date: February 22, 2022 by Jennifer Klein, Director of Sales & Marketing

Atlas Senior Living is announcing the opening date of Simpsonville’s premier senior living community, Legacy Reserve at Fairview Park. Located at Harrison Bridge Road and close to shopping, entertainment, dining, and medical services, Legacy Reserve at Fairview Park will be the perfect place for astute on-the-go seniors to call home for the b...

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Headline: City Unveils Simpsonville Arts Center

Date: February 22, 2022 by Bob Gecy

Simpsonville, S.C. — After two decades of planning the transformation of a beloved historic building into a hub for the arts, the City of Simpsonville is set to unveil the newly renovated Simpsonville Arts Center. In partnership with theater group Mill Town Players, the City is hosting the inaugural event at the Arts Center on Tuesday at 7 p...

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Headline: Informed People

Date: February 22, 2022 by Cynthia Horner

Informed people create honest government, and we are finally headed in that direction.  Pat yourself on the back because patriots are waking up to the realization that we have allowed the federal government to pull the strings! We have been under federal obligation no two ways about it. Over the years, the federal government has become increa...

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Headline: Lester Howell Riddle

Date: February 22, 2022 by The Simpsonville Sentinel

Lester Howell Riddle Lester Howell Riddle, 65, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, February 2, 2022. Mr. Riddle was born in Simpsonville to the late Thomas Donald “Don” Riddle, Jr. and Sarah Griffith Riddle.  He was a member of Fountain Inn First Baptist Church and spent most of his life as a dairy farmer.  He enjoyed...

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Headline: Ronald Calvin Colombe Sr

Date: February 22, 2022 by The Simpsonville Sentinel

Ronald Calvin Colombe Sr Ron passed away peacefully in Hospice of Dayton on Feb 12, 2022. Ron was born on January 7, 1945 in Deckerville Hospital to the late Marion and Nels Colombe. He attended Carsonville-Port Sanilac High School, Class of 1963, where he was the Salutatorian, and Captain of the football team.  After graduation, he ...

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Headline: THOSE DANG JAPANESE BEETLES

Date: February 22, 2022 by Sue Ercolini

I know most gardeners are not wondering about Japanese beetles (JBs) in the middle of February.  But I thought some people may assume that since January was so cold a lot of our insects may have been killed off and, hoping that the Japanese beetles were one of them.   Unfortunately, cold or even hot weather never seems to affect an i...

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Headline: Informed People

Date: January 25, 2022 by Cynthia Horner

I believe informed people create honest government. Unfortunately finding truth in government is a rare thing. Plato told us, those who tell the stories, rule the world. This has certainly become apparent in the last few years. Throughout the ‘pandemic’, the suppression of truth, misrepresentation of data and blatant disregard for scien...

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Headline: Rhoda’s Recipes – Chocolate Delight

Date: January 25, 2022 by Rhoda and Scott Crosby

This is another recipe that was given to me years ago by a square dance friend.  One year when I brought it to a Christmas celebration, two of the ladies said that they called the dessert “Robert Redford”.  When asked why they replied, “Because it is yummy like Robert Redford”.  Unfortunately, Robert Redford i...

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Headline: Finance – What’s In Store For 2022?

Date: January 25, 2022 by Scott Crosby

2021 is behind us.  Biden’s big multi-trillion-dollar spending bill is defeated – for now.  With the passage of the Democrats’ other spending bills, however, inflation has become a minor pandemic of its own, as predicted.  If that big bill had passed, inflation would be much worse. Nonetheless, inflation is now the...

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Headline: Investors Column – Don’t Take Anyone’s Word for It

Date: January 25, 2022 by Scott Crosby

Advice, as the old saying goes, is worth what you pay for it.   That is especially true for investors.  Especially when you are just starting out, you will hear a flood of advice.  That advice usually falls into one of three categories. First, if you have a 401k, your employer will probably have a financial advisor meet with y...

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Headline: Obituary - Sarah Ruth Griffith Riddle

Date: January 25, 2022 by The Simpsonville Sentinel

Sarah Ruth Griffith Riddle, 86, widow of Thomas Donald “Don” Riddle, Jr., went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, December 28, 2021. Sarah Ruth Griffith Riddle Mrs. Riddle was born in Mauldin to the late Horace Griffith and Ruby Estelle Howell Griffith.  She was a member of Fountain Inn First Baptist Church and the Faye Womack S...

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Headline: JAPANESE MAPLES ADD DRAMA

Date: January 25, 2022 by Sue Ercolini and Angie McLean

Geisha Gone Wild I'm a lover of all trees except for probably the Water Oak with their shallow roots and dead branches scattered everywhere.  But if anyone asks my favorite, it will have to be the Japanese maple (Acer palmatum).  My first real experience with these trees was when we moved to South Carolina about 18 years ago.&nb...

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Headline: Valentine’s Day Is Just Around the Corner

Date: January 25, 2022 by Scott Crosby

Valentine’s Day will soon be here.   Have you made a dinner reservation for you and that special someone?  If you are not married, have you asked her to go out with you?  Even if you are married, have you asked her to go out to dinner that night?  Now is the time. Have you stopped by a card shop somewhere to get tha...

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Headline: Sentinel Veteran of the Month

Date: January 25, 2022 by Bernie Parker

Steven R Watterson USN 1975 to 2005 retiring as a CW04 Steven was stationed on a variety of ships and duty stations from Aircraft  Carriers to Patrol Craft. His best memory of the service was the travel. Steve is married and has 5 children,7 grandchildren and 2 great grand children. He enjoys playing golf and bee keeping and is an active...

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Headline: Mauldin Chamber celebrates Breakfast With Santa

Date: January 25, 2022 by Shirley Adams

December 2020 came and went, but there was no “Breakfast with Santa” that year due to the COVID-19 pandemic sweeping the country. Pat Pomeroy, President/CEO of the Greater Mauldin Chamber of Commerce, still shakes her head sadly over that one. She remembers folks calling her that year and begging them to hold the event anyway.  ...

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Headline: Street Survival Tactics

Date: January 25, 2022 by Rick Grover

Welcome back Street Survivors!  Although I never really watched professional football, I used to enjoy watching the Super Bowl with family and friends. That ended abruptly when the kneeling protests started against our country and our military. I sacked pro ball permanently just like I did with mainstream propaganda and their BS agenda...

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Headline: Hughes Investments welcomes Poogan’s Southern Kitchen to Bridgeway Station

Date: January 25, 2022 by The Simpsonville Sentinel

Editor's note: "One of our favorite restaurants in Charleston has been Poogan's Porch. Always a favorite stop for that good ole' Southern Shrimp & Grits. Welcome to Mauldin."  Hughes Investments, Inc. is thrilled to welcome Poogan’s Southern Kitchen to BridgeWay Station. An iconic brand in the restaurant and hospitality indust...

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Headline: Pulling Back the Curtain

Date: January 25, 2022 by Taft Matney

A Friend: “You’re on city council. Right?” Me: “Yes.” A Friend: “OK. So, what exactly do you do?” Some form of that conversation has taken place multiple times over the last eight years, and it’s interesting that what we do as a council is actually based in law – either at the state or local ...

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Headline: Two brand-new City Councilman take office in Mauldin and Simpsonville

Date: January 25, 2022 by NEWSTORY

FRANK ALLGOOD Frank Allgood was elected to replace the 21 year veteran Dale black in last November’s general election. After a runoff in the four-man race, Allgood was declared the winner. He was sworn in at the first meeting in January at Mauldin City Hall. With his wife Jeneane Allgood holding the Bible,...

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Headline: Moonville Mae says Happy New Year! Care for Our Ancestors!

Date: January 25, 2022 by Moonville Mae

Join the movement to save and care for our county cemeteries. Wreaths Placed at Reedy ForkBaptist Church There are hundreds of cemeteries in Greenville County, many are what are termed “abandoned”.  The abandoned ones are usually older ones, on private property, and uncared for.  These are usually family or closed ch...

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Headline: S.C. State Representative Garry Smith, Dist. 27

Date: January 25, 2022 by Rep. Garry Smith - House District 27

South Carolina is open for business and I am ready to work for you in 2022. If COVID-19 has taught me anything, it’s that being prepared and resourceful is of utmost importance. This year, I am not only dedicated to achieving the goals below, but I will continue to value conservative planning and preparedness.  We begin another year in ...

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Headline: Mayoral Minutes

Date: January 25, 2022 by Fountain Inn Mayor GP McLeer

January 2022 It’s 2022. We’ve been dealing with COVID-19 and its health, social, and economic impacts for two years now, plus we still have a national political landscape that has poisoned the well in many ways. It’s been a long ride these last two years. Around this time last year (2021), I wrote about some of the wor...

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Headline: COUNTYBANK FOUNDATION MAKES CHARITABLE DONATIONS THIS HOLIDAY SEASON

Date: January 25, 2022 by Press Release

Pictured (left to right) are Tim Lincolnhol, Simpsonville MarketExecutive for Countybank, and Andrew Ross, Executive Directorfor the Center for Community Services. Greenwood, S.C. — The Countybank Foundation recently made a number of donations totaling $10,000 to local charitable organizations in Greenwood, Greenv...

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Headline: Inn the Know - Bell's Bits

Date: January 25, 2022 by Shawn Bell

What's next for Fountain Inn? Our city has seen a lot of positive investments, from Greenville County building a state-of-the-art education facility to industrial manufacturing bringing well-paying employment opportunities. Revitalizing historic downtown Fountain Inn is our next focus. At the end of 2021, we became an aspiring community in the...

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Headline: Snow blankets the Upstate

Date: January 25, 2022 by Bob Gecy

With this unusual 6 inch snow in the Upstate of South Carolina our community certainly came out to enjoy the weather! People were sledding, building snowmen, having snowball battles, and taking pictures of their beautiful snow covered lawns and yards! Walking and talking and visiting with&...

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Headline: Informed People

Date: December 20, 2021 by Cynthia Horner

This is the first of a monthly column to explore the idea that informed people create honest government. Becoming informed should not be as hard as we find it to be. Although we can view legislators in session at scstatehouse.gov, the average working citizen often cannot find the time to watch a full session. Where do we go for the cliff notes? I h...

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Headline: Rhoda’s Recipes

Date: December 20, 2021 by Rhoda and Scott Crosby

Chile con Carne When I was growing up the only things that I was an expert at cooking were chocolate chip cookies and brownies.  One of my first meals I tried as an adult was chili.  It required soaking the beans overnight.  I followed the recipe exactly.  The result was chili that was hardly edible due to the beans being too h...

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Headline: How Badly Can the Government Screw up?

Date: December 20, 2021 by Scott Crosby

Many types of government are inherently corrupt:  Socialist, Communist, Fascist, National Socialist (“Nazi”), monarchies, tyrannies, dictatorships – the list is as long as all the variants of top-down forms of government.   People – every person – has limited knowledge, and by nature does not always mak...

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Headline: Investors Column – Brokers’ Stock Ratings

Date: December 20, 2021 by Scott Crosby

Investment Brokers and Financial Advisors usually have a rating system for each publicly traded stock.  That rating is supposed to provide an indicator for you as an investor regarding which stocks to buy, which stocks to hold, and which stocks to avoid. One common range is “buy”, “hold”, and “sell”.  ...

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Headline: Street Survival Tactics

Date: December 20, 2021 by Rick Grover

Welcome back Street Survivors !   Just a reminder that you can send comments and questions directly to me at StreeTactics@gmail.com. I do enjoy hearing your opinions and answering your questions in my column.  Not all of our threats and battles take place on the streets, or in our homes during a burglary or home invasion. Thre...

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Headline: Mauldin puts a twist on annual tree lighting with Beachin’ Christmas

Date: December 20, 2021 by Jeannie Harmon

Brought to you by the City of Mauldin and the Greater Mauldin Chamber of Commerce, Mauldin’s Beachin’ Christmas will include a variety of festive fun for the whole family. Enjoy a holiday market featuring local artisans, food trucks, pictures with Santa, the annual tree lighting, and some jolly extras that will help make your spirit...

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Headline: Moonville Mae praises preservation in Greenville County

Date: December 20, 2021 by Moonville Mae

Most of you know I’ve worked with several groups in the county to share our history in Southern Greenville County for a number of years now.  Christmas brings me much nostalgia about the times of my life and my immediate families’ as well.  Each day when I rise, I am blessed with the view of my families’ 1880 farmhouse.&...

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Headline: S.C. State Representative Garry Smith to retire

Date: December 20, 2021 by Bob Gecy

South Carolina State Representative Garry R. Smith who represents House District 27 in the South Carolina House of Representatives has indicated that this would be his last term. According to Smith, he has been planning this for the last two years and expects to retire from the house after his term expires in January 2023. The House District includ...

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Headline: Mayoral Minutes... Christmas Inn Our Town

Date: December 20, 2021 by Fountain Inn Mayor GP McLeer

Have you ever seen a Hallmark Christmas movie? Have you ever dreamed of what the perfect Christmas is like in a small town? I give you our beautiful hometown of Fountain Inn. Christmas is different here, in the best of ways. Maybe it’s our Christmas festival, “Christmas Inn Our Town” - the horse-drawn carriages through our beauti...

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Headline: Area Garden Cubs join in decorating the Kilgore-Lewis House for an old-fashioned Christmas.

Date: December 20, 2021 by Bob Gecy

Lewis-Kigore VisitorsL/R Welthy Senn,Joyce Edwards, Wilma Verdin Cagle,Mary Jo Ballou & Amy Kicklighter In the Victorian Style of Downton Abbey, The Greenville Council of Garden Clubs pitched in to elaborately decorate the historic home on North Academy St. If you haven’t had a chance to tour this wonderful display you still ha...

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Headline: Column: Inn the Know... Bell’s Bits

Date: December 20, 2021 by Shawn Bell

Historic Downtown Fountain Inn has been reimagined to offer state-of-the-art amenities like electric car chargers while preserving the area’s historic character.  The amenities offered to residents combined with the 2020 census naming Greenville County as one of the nation’s fastest-growing regions makes our city a sought-after lo...

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Headline: Christmas celebrations begin

Date: December 20, 2021 by Bob Gecy

Fork Shoals Christmas Parade  The Fork Shoals Christmas Parade was held on November 28 at 3pm. The parade theme this year was Christmas in the Country. There were an estimated 800 to 1000 spectators to watch forty-two floats in the parade and the weather was perfect. According to Cheryl MacKnight, “We had two Grand Marshals this ...

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Headline: Fountain Inn mattress store decorated with family heirlooms

Date: December 18, 2021 by Shirley Adams

Has talk of inflation, COVID-19, and politics crushed your spirit this Christmas season? Do folks seem grumpier than usual at what should be the most joyous time of year? Well, the anecdote for “bah humbug” can be found on Main Street in Fountain Inn at S.C. Wholesale Mattress and Furniture. If you go there, ask for Tonya Etris Robbins....

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Headline: Rhoda's Recipes

Date: November 22, 2021 by Rhoda & Scott Crosby

Back when I was a Navy wife, the wife of the ship’s captain had all the officers’ wives over to dinner.  I loved her Bourbon Sweet Potatoes and it has since become a family favorite to be served every Thanksgiving and Christmas.  I prefer the marshmallows on top to become caramelized.  If you prefer just browned marshmall...

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Headline: Finance – On a roll for now!

Date: November 22, 2021 by Scott Crosby

October is behind us, and the month has been an unusual one in a number of ways.    Typically, October has had its share of “Black Mondays” – a Monday trading session which turns into a panic-selling major dip.  Some are the result of legitimate fears, but others seem to be instigated simply by fear:  “I...

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Headline: Investors Column – Tracking Your Stocks

Date: November 22, 2021 by NEWSTORY

How are your stocks and mutual funds performing?  Which are the better performers?  How does each compare to the others?   You want more of the better-performing stocks, and less of the poor-performing stocks.  But which is which?  Each stock (and fund) goes up and down.  They are rarely all in sync, with some ar...

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Headline: America Through a Refugee’s Eyes

Date: November 22, 2021 by Scott Crosby

“This land – this house and this farm – is not yours.  We are giving it to the people from whom you stole it.” “But this is our property.  My grandfather purchased it.  My grandfather built the house.  We till the fields.” “Not any more.  Go back where you came from.” &ldqu...

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Headline: Obituary - Robert M. Case

Date: November 22, 2021 by The Simpsonville Sentinel

Mills River – Robert McQueen Case, 94, passed away Sunday, October 31, 2021 at the Laurels of Hendersonville. Mr. Case was born in Paris Mountain, SC to the late Ervin and Hattie Pack Case.  He was also preceded in death by five brothers; Charles, Raymond, Thomas, L.D. and Cecil and three sisters; Ruby, Marjorie Ruth “Tootsie&rdqu...

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Headline: Obituary - Roger & Edith LeGros

Date: November 22, 2021 by The Simpsonville Sentinel

GREENVILLE - Roger Frank LeGros and Edith “Faye” Holliman LeGros peacefully entered into eternal rest together on October 27, 2021. On October 11, 2021, they celebrated 35 years of marital bliss and were hopelessly devoted to one another. Together, they enjoyed the life they built in Greenville, SC, and were considered beloved members o...

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Headline: Fountain Inn resident nurtures Pineapple plant for 4 1/2 years

Date: November 22, 2021 by Special to The Sentinel

Back in 2009 I had the opportunity to travel to Hawaii with my cousin to visit a mutual friend who was stationed there. He took us on a tour of the island, and we got to see the HUGE fields of pineapples growing at the Dole Plantation! Was my first time seeing a pineapple growing!! I think this is where it all started! Mack Blackstone showsoff h...

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Headline: Street Survival Tactics

Date: November 22, 2021 by Rick Grover

Just a reminder that you can send comments and questions directly to me at StreeTactics@gmail.com. I do enjoy hearing your opinions and answering your questions in my column.  Not all of our threats and battles take place on the streets, or in our homes during a burglary or home invasion. Threats can come from many different directio...

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Headline: Thank you.

Date: November 22, 2021 by Taft Matney

I’m writing this on November 15. The November 2 election is in the past. Jason Kraeling was reelected to Seat 3 on city council. There’s a runoff tomorrow between Frank Allgood and Dale Black for Seat 5, so by the time you read this, you’ll know who won that one.  In the election for Seat 1 on city council, of the 1609 votes...

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Headline: Fountain Inn Race Car Driver balances Family, Business, and Racing

Date: November 22, 2021 by Shirley Adams - Richard Matthews Contributed

Richard Matthews absolutely loves the town of Fountain Inn, South Carolina where he serves as current Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Chamber of Commerce, president of the Rotary Club, treasurer of the Fountain Inn Facilities Corporation, and founder and board member of the Fountain Inn Community Police Fund. There’s something else ...

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Headline: Moonville Mae Always Falls for Autumn!

Date: November 22, 2021 by Moonville Mae

A poem by  Emily Bronte   They’s something kindo’ harty-like about the atmusfere When the heat of summer’s over and the coolin’ fall is here— but ef sich a thing could be As the Angels wantin’ boardin’,  and they’d call around on me— I’d want to ’commodate &rsqu...

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Headline: EVER BLOOMING ABUTILON...Flowering Maple

Date: November 22, 2021 by Sue Ercolini

I say, ``What once was old is new!’’ Who would have ever thought that flared pants, puffy sleeves, and pedal pushers would once again be back in style...not me! But that is exactly what has happened with Abutilon, commonly known as Flowering Maple and, I´m in love with it! Sue in her garden with her Flowering Maple Floweri...

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Headline: Christmas Parades set for Fountain Inn, Fork Shoals, Mauldin and Simpsonville

Date: November 22, 2021 by The Simpsonville Sentinel

Simpsonville’s Christmas Parade  Simpsonville’s Christmas Parade Presented by Weichert, Realtors - Shaun & Shari Group On Sunday, December 5, 2021 the Simpsonville Area Chamber of Commerce and City of Simpsonville will proudly host Simpsonville’s Annual Christmas Parade, Presented by Weichert Realtors – ...

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Headline: Mayoral Minutes...

Date: November 22, 2021 by Fountain Inn Mayor GP McLeer

November 2021 We always associate Thanksgiving with a meal. From preparing the meal, to eating the meal, and even the clean-up of the meal - Thanksgiving has, since its inception, been rooted in the idea of sharing a meal. But, we share much more than just a meal on Thanksgiving; we share an appreciation for what we have around us - family, friend...

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Headline: Breaking News.... Allgood handily defeats incumbent Dale Black

Date: November 22, 2021 by Bob Gecy

In the Mauldin city Council runoff the totals are in. Frank Allgood has unseated a long-time call Councilman DALE BLACK. The unofficial l totals are 620 to 510. There are a few absentee ballots that need to be counted but it’s unlikely that the total would change the outcome.  Dale Black was the longest serving councilmember. Mr. Frank ...

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Headline: Rupe wins Simpsonville Ward 2 Council seat

Date: November 22, 2021 by Bob Gecy

With four candidates initially qualifying for the Simpsonville ward 2 race, Aaron Rupe pulled off what some people consider an upset. The heavily favored and well supported Mike Giordano came up on the short end after final tabulations.  Aaron Rupe garnered 659 votes to 492 for Giordano. Brian Sanders and Timothy Simmons withdrew from the rac...

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Headline: Column: Inn the Know... Bell’s Bits –

Date: November 22, 2021 by Shawn Bell

The past year in the City of Fountain Inn has been one of tremendous achievement. Through excellent leadership from City Council, in 2021, we were named both South Carolina’s most affordable and fastest-growing city. New Council Members I want to extend a special thank you to John Mahony, AJ Dearybury, and Anthony Cunningham for their dedic...

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Headline: Extensive Veterans Month Celebration In Fountain Inn

Date: November 22, 2021 by The Simpsonville Sentinel

The Fountain Inn Museum is the focal point for a month-long salute to those who served with US Armed Forces. With displays ranging from a Civil War cannon to authentic Revolutionary War uniforms, the exhibit opens  on November 1 and will run through the end of the month.  Spotlighting military history from 1776 to contemporary times, the ...

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Headline: Local communities host Veteran’s Day events

Date: November 22, 2021 by Bob Gecy

Mauldin The City of Mauldin held its annual Veterans Day Ceremony by honoring all Veterans including their own Police Department Veterans.  Mark Putman, H.R. Director – MC’d the ceremony and the Mauldin High JROTC presented the colors. Dr. Walter McPhail led the Pledge of Allegiance and Clyde Rector gave the opening prayer. Keyno...

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Headline: Simpsonville Garden Club Sponsors Fair Event

Date: October 11, 2021 by Judy Wood - Simpsonville Garden Club Publicity Chair

As part of the South Greenville Fair, the Simpsonville Garden Club wowed young and old alike. The club sponsored a fun make and take craft for children.  Well over 100 children were able to make suncatchers with the help of club member Katherine Clary and others.   While children crafted, the adults were able to shop for a variety o...

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Headline: Finance – Fleeing Hong Kong

Date: October 11, 2021 by Scott Crosby

Those who pervert the economy of any country, disrupt and destroy that economy, and with it, disrupt and destroy peoples’ lives.   After all, what is “the economy”?  It is not some amorphous detached cloud, into which we all have to somehow fit ourselves.  The “economy” is simply the composite acti...

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Headline: Investors Column – Is the Bloom Off the Rose?

Date: October 11, 2021 by Scott Crosby

Have stocks reached their peak for the year 2021?  How can we expect our stocks to perform for the rest of 2021?   Note what history shows us in the chart of S&P 500 stock market changes:  two or three years of positive change, followed by a year with a slight pullback. Note:  the exception to this pattern is a major ...

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Headline: Happy 50th Birthday Robert (Bobby) Gecy

Date: October 11, 2021 by Bob Gecy

To our Son, Bobby…. We wish you a totally awesome 50th Birthday filled with love and laughter! Cheers to a happy and healthy year  with all of your favorite things and favorite people…and to many more amazing years of love, success, and happiness!  We love you lots!...

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Headline: Rhoda’s Recipes – Chicken Roll-Ups

Date: October 11, 2021 by Rhoda and Scott Crosby

When my girls were growing they were required to help me prepare dinner or help with the dishes.  You can probably guess which of the two was their preferred task.  My youngest, Cindy, enjoyed cooking so much that she bought her very own cookbook when the ladies of the Powderhorn subdivision produced a cookbook with their favorite recipes...

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Headline: Letter to the Editor - Welcome Will Ragland

Date: October 11, 2021 by Melinda Nash

Dear Editor: I was indeed delighted to read your article in the Simpsonville Sential featuring  the Mill Town Players.  Simpsonville is lucky indeed to have such an arts group decide to “land in Simpsonville”.  I know Will Ragland by reputation, having seen him in productions in Greenville.  I will be the first to b...

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Headline: Letter to the Editor - Aaron Rupe City Council Candidate

Date: October 11, 2021 by Jennifer Rupe

Hi, my name is Jennifer Rupe, wife of Simpsonville City Council Candidate Aaron Rupe. Four years ago, he ran for this same seat.  He ran a good race, but in the end he lost in a run-off by a mere 9 votes. Ever since that loss, he has prayed about running again and feels led by God to run again this year. I realize that it is hard to know who ...

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Headline: Letter to the Editor - Local VFW Post to place flags on Veterans Graves

Date: October 11, 2021 by Ken Knox

For Veterans Day, the Simpsonville VFW Post 1845 will be placing American flags on the veterans' graves at Simpsonville City Cemetery, Cannon Memorial Cemetery, and Graceland East Memorial Cemetery Park. If you know of a veteran whose gravesite DOES NOT identify him or her as a veteran, please let us know at flags4vets1@yahoo.com . We need to know ...

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Headline: Street Survival Tactics

Date: October 11, 2021 by Rick Grover

Just a reminder that you can send comments and questions directly to me at StreeTactics@gmail.com. I do enjoy hearing your opinions and answering your questions in my column.    Have you seen the dangerous trend lately of price increases and shortages on many of our day to day items ?  Folks when bacon reaches it’s highe...

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Headline: Mauldin announces winners, new award during the 2021 SOOIE. Mauldin BBQ Cook-off.

Date: October 11, 2021 by Ally Stein - Community Events Coordinator

MAULDIN, SC – Produced by the City of Mauldin, SOOIE., Mauldin’s Annual BBQ Cook-off, showcases the heritage of the community through food and music. Hosted at the Mauldin Cultural Center’s Outdoor Amphitheater and held on the third weekend in September every year, this year’s festival featured 22 Cookers from all over the S...

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Headline: Belladina’s Italian Market coming to Bridgeway Station

Date: October 11, 2021 by Belladina’s Italian Market coming to Bridgeway Station

Hughes Investments, Inc. is pleased to welcome Belladina’s Italian Market to BridgeWay Station.  Renowned for its authentic Italian pizza and cuisine, the Belladina’s brand is capitalizing upon 50 years of family restaurant business experience and expanding upon its success at its first location in downtown Greenville into Mauldin...

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Headline: Moonville Mae loves traveling

Date: October 11, 2021 by Moonville Mae

These cooler days have turned me to thinking of autumn and enjoying my screened porch.  I love to see the fields full of fox-tail grasses and tickle weed and acorns being stored by the blue jays.  Even the garden cats are lying still as leaves cover them.  I can now reminisce about the busy, busy summer of car trips with cousin Nancy...

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Headline: Korean War Memorial Fundraising goal has been reached

Date: October 11, 2021 by Lewis Vaughn

Lewis Vaughn, SC Sen., Retired As most of you know, the Foothills Chapter #301 of the Korean War Veterans Association (KWVA) has been raising funds to engrave the names of the 576 South Carolina residents etched in a WALL OF REMEMBRANCE in Washington, D. C.  We have now exceeded our goal of $200,000. We will be announcing a &ldq...

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Headline: Fountain Inn names new Finance director

Date: October 11, 2021 by Kate Kizito Public Relations Manager City of Fountain Inn

Martavious (Marty) Moates comes from being the Controller of an international power sports manufacturer where he successfully implemented numerous policies and procedures. His major accomplishments include the successful implementation of an ERP system, profitable strategic plan creations, and cost reduction initiatives. Additionally, he has seve...

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Headline: Autumn Gardens bring migrating Monarchs and more!

Date: October 11, 2021 by Sue Ercolini

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Headline: Autumn Gardens bring migrating Monarchs and more!

Date: October 11, 2021 by Sue Ercolini

Good morning, autumn...what a glorious time of year!  I don´t look at it as the coming of winter but as the ending of probably a hot, dry summer and now, the beginning of cooler mornings, light rain and colorful, fall flowers.   Chrysanthemums are blooming along with other fall perennials like asters, ageratums, goldenrod, autu...

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Headline: Simpsonville woman dedicated to rescuing feral cats

Date: October 11, 2021 by Shirley Adams

After retiring from a position in Mauldin City government, Geneva Lawrence briefly wondered what she might do with her free time. Besides serving two four-year terms as a member of Simpsonville City Council and a short stint as interim mayor for that city, Geneva found her calling in a most unusual way. It came in the form of a laundry basket conta...

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Headline: Simpsonville City Council Candidates

Date: October 11, 2021 by The Simpsonville Sentinel

Every two years half of the seats on the Simpsonville City Council are up for election.  In 2019, voters chose the Mayor and those who would take Council seats for Wards 1, 3, and 5.  On November 2nd, Simpsonville voters will be determining who represents Wards 2, 4, and 6.   Simpsonville City Council Seats – like those f...

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Headline: Mayoral Minutes

Date: October 11, 2021 by Fountain Inn Mayor GP McLeer

It’s election season  No, I’m not talking about the 2022 Mid-Terms and Governor’s race, or the 2024 Presidential - although the more you watch TV, the closer those feel. It’s election season right here, in your hometown.  There is an election every year in our nation, not just every two or every four. Typically o...

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Headline: Salute to Veterans

Date: October 11, 2021 by The Simpsonville Sentinel

6th Annual SC Veterans Upstate Salute Returns to Fluor Field on Sunday, November 7th Highlighted by Performance by Jefferson Starship  The Drive are excited to team up with fellow Upstate Veterans Alliance partners General Electric, Prisma Health, and Michelin for the 6th Annual SC Veterans Upstate Salute! You're invited to join us in this FR...

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Headline: Column: Inn the Know... Bell’s Bits

Date: October 11, 2021 by Shawn Bell

From distanced learning to toilet paper shortages, the last year was full of challenges. Whether you are from a small city like Fountain Inn or a huge foreign capital, the past year has focused attention on the importance of good local government. Here in Fountain Inn, we have made planning an essential part of providing the best city services, an...

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Headline: City Council Elections scheduled for Nov. 2

Date: October 11, 2021 by Scott Crosby

Every two years half of the seats on the Fountain Inn City Council are up for election.  In 2019, voters chose the Mayor and those who would take Council seats for Wards 2, 4, and 6.  On November 2nd, Fountain Inn voters will be determining who represents Wards 1, 3, and 5.   Fountain Inn City Council Seats – like those f...

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Headline: Simpsonville Garden Club News

Date: September 24, 2021 by Judy Wood - Simpsonville Garden Club Publicity Chair

Simpsonville Garden Club Programs October Tuesday the 12th at 11:00 am Rotary Hall, 205 North Main Street, Simpsonville, SC  Program:  Garden Treasure Exchange Members trade plants or other garden treasures with other members to take home for their own gardens. www.simpsonvillegardenclub.com November  Tues. the 9th at 11...

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Headline: Rhoda’s Recipes – Carrot Cake

Date: September 24, 2021 by Rhoda & Scott Crosby

A couple of years ago my daughter and her spouse were visiting us.  One of Karen’s favorite desserts is carrot cake so I planned to make one for our Thanksgiving dinner.  I had recently tasted a friend’s recipe and she graciously gave me the following recipe.  When I prepared the recipe, all went well until I started clea...

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Headline: Finance – It’s the Economy, Stupid

Date: September 24, 2021 by NEWSTORY

It’s Labor Day weekend – and the news is bad.  The numbers have just been released:  employers added just 235,000 jobs in August, sharply missing expectations for a gain of 728,000.  Do the math:  less than one third new jobs were created than expected.   The Economy is not recovering as quickly as was expecte...

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Headline: Investors Column – Market, Limit, and Stop; Margin; IPOs

Date: September 24, 2021 by NEWSTORY

This month’s column explains some common terms which an investor will often encounter.  Buying and Selling Stock The stock market is open Monday  through Friday,  from 9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., except holidays. When placing an order to buy and sell stock, a number of Order Types are available.  Each has advantages de...

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Headline: Mauldin City Council Candidates

Date: September 24, 2021 by Scott Crosby

Election Day is November 2nd For Mauldin residents, candidates will be on the ballot for three of the seven seats on the Mauldin City Council. Mauldin is growing!  The city is at the center of economic development and population growth in the Upstate.  That growth is happening with or without Mauldin’s cooperation.  To i...

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Headline: It’s Time to Get Dressed

Date: September 24, 2021 by Taft Matney

Before I say anything else, I want to say, “Thank you.” Since we last chatted, the filing period closed for this year’s city council elections, and I am excited to announce that I’m unopposed on the November ballot. When the news came on August 16th just after Noon, I was humbled. So much has happened since my first election...

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Headline: Street Survival Tactics

Date: September 24, 2021 by Rick Grover

Welcome back Street Survivors!   America is in dark, uncertain times with disaster occurring as we terminate our direct involvement in Afghanistan, and at the same time, approach the 20th Anniversary of the September 11th terrorist attacks on our country!  Leaving over $80 billion in military equipment is horrible enough, but it pal...

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Headline: First Step Realty...A family affair

Date: September 24, 2021 by Shirley Adams

On July 22, 2021, First Step Realty, situated in Butler Plaza at 308 Butler Road, celebrated their grand opening.  Maria Godfrey, the business’ broker/owner and a 23-year Mauldin resident from Knollwood Heights, still marvels at that day.  She says that she expected twenty-five to thirty people to show up for the ribbon-cutting cere...

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Headline: Did You Know?

Date: September 24, 2021 by Jack Pendarvis

Editor’s Note: Mr. Jack has promised us an update column from his new home in Orangeburg for our next edition. We thought it was appropriate to repeat one of his interesting articles that celebrated Pioneer Day 2016.  Jack Pendarvis withConnie Gecy atPioneer Days 2016 This past Saturday I attended the 14th Annual Pioneer Day in...

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Headline: Certified Wildlife Habitat

Date: September 24, 2021 by Connie Gecy

Would you like to have your yard or garden certified as a Wildlife Habitat? You can do it! It’s not too complicated to create a welcoming haven for your local wildlife! There is an online application tool at nwf.org that will ask you questions about the elements you are already providing for wildlife and it will help you know what other eleme...

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Headline: Korean War Memorial Fundraising goal has been reached

Date: September 24, 2021 by Lewis Vaughn

Lewis Vaughn, SC Sen., Retired As most of you know, the Foothills Chapter #301 of the Korean War Veterans Association (KWVA) has been raising funds to engrave the names of the 576 South Carolina residents etched in a WALL OF REMEMBRANCE in Washington, D. C.  We have now exceeded our goal of $200,000.   We will be announcin...

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Headline: Larry M Greer Charity Invitational Golf Outing

Date: September 24, 2021 by The Simpsonville Sentinel

The Larry M. Greer Foundation invites you to the 1st Annual Larry M. Greer Charity Invitational! Join us for a day to celebrate Larry’s favorite sport on a beautiful fall golf outing day in October at Green Valley Country Club in Greenville, S.C. Situated in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains and meandering through the natural terrain ...

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Headline: CONFEDERATE ROSE...It’s Southern Charm and Beauty

Date: September 24, 2021 by Sue Ercolini

One autumn, a few years ago, while visiting my brother in the Greenville area, I noticed huge bushes with hundreds of white and pink flowers.  Now, I have been a gardener probably since the time I could walk, but I never saw a plant like that and was told it was a “Confederate Rose”.  I knew then if we ever moved here, I must ...

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Headline: Lest We Forget - The Old Fountain Inn Municipal Cemetery

Date: September 24, 2021 by Don Nickson

Wandering through aged cemeteries is a habit of mine. Intriguing stories are evoked by worn tombstones with inscriptions that have been slowly eroded over time, eventually becoming neglected, unreadable and then forgotten.  Many an entombed memory has suffered the same fate, depleted by the decline in the number of survivors and a concomitant ...

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Headline: Mayoral Minutes

Date: September 24, 2021 by Fountain Inn Mayor GP McLeer

Just four months before September 11, 2001, we were sitting on the bottom floor of the World Trade Center on a family trip to NYC. My mother is from New York. In fact, she worked on the 93rd floor of the WTC when she was younger and would see small planes flying under her as they went by the city. My grandfather was a police officer for the NYPD fo...

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Headline: It’s Fall Festival time and you’re invited

Date: September 24, 2021 by Kay Barutha

Finally, cooler temperatures are here and that means Fall is just around the corner. And you know what that means? It’s time for those wonderful fall festivals we love and look forward to every year. The South Carolina Koi and Water Garden Society is holding its Annual Koi and Goldfish Show at the Simpsonville Activity and Senior Center (310 ...

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Headline: Column: Inn the Know... Bell’s Bits

Date: September 24, 2021 by Shawn Bell

Thriving, historic, growing- many words could describe the City of Fountain Inn, but my favorite is home. Whether you are on N Main Street strolling to your favorite restaurant, dancing to live music at Sounds of Summer, or riding in the carriages at Christmas time, our city has a way of making you feel at home. When talking to residents about why...

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Headline: “Once Upon a Quilt”

Date: September 24, 2021 by Yvonne Stiefel

Sponsored by The Nimble Thimbles Quilt Guild, “Once Upon a Quilt” is the theme of the 22nd Annual Aunt Het Quilt Show which will be held at The Fountain Inn Activities Center on Saturday and Sunday, October 2-3, 2021. There are nineteen different categories for quilt entries including quilts for beds, walls, baby quilts, miniatures, ...

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Headline: Simpsonville Community Theatre leased to Mill Town Players

Date: September 24, 2021 by Bob Gecy

Simpsonville City Council approved a lease agreement with Will Ragland, Director of Mill Town Players for producing live performances in the Simpsonville Arts Center for the next five years. The lease agreement, which City Council adopted by a vote of 6-0, allows the Pelzer-based Mill Town Players to use the auditorium, green room, lobby concessio...

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Headline: Constitution Day celebrated by local DAR

Date: September 24, 2021 by Moonville Mae

The Nathanael Greene Chapter of the Daughters of the AmericanRevolution recognized the development of the Constitution of the United States for Constitution Day, September 17th by meeting with local mayors who signed proclamations for their towns.  Simpsonville Mayor Shewmakerwith DAR membersTerry Gordon,Shelley Hart, Cathy Hubka ...

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Headline: "Pop's Cabin Creamery" opens in historic Gosnell cabin

Date: August 20, 2021 by Shirley Adams

On June 14, 2021, Don Deas officially opened “Pop’s Cabin Creamery” in Mauldin’s historic Gosnell cabin. Mr. Deas says that the ice cream shop fulfills a personal dream. Mr. Deas fondly remembers his wife’s grandfather, James “Pop” Dorsey, who sold ice cream, hand-sliced cheese, and various meats from a li...

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Headline: Catch A Twinkling Firefly - Lightning Bug

Date: August 20, 2021 by Sue Ercolini

Call me a romantic, for I would like to think that in our lifetime all of us will experience something magical when it comes to nature.   And I don’t mean catch a ´falling star´ and put it in your pocket but something much more real than that!  As a kid, I never had to look any further than my own backyard.  No...

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Headline: Simpsonville City Council candidates file for November 2 election.

Date: August 20, 2021 by Bob Gecy

City of Simpsonville election filings closed on Monday August 16th with four candidates running for an open seat in Ward 2. Ward 4 and Ward 6 have current Council persons that are unopposed. The candidates for Ward 2 are Aaron Rupe, Lee Sanders, Tim Simmons, and Mike Giordano. The filing fee for the City of Simpsonville is $300 for City Council, ...

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Headline: Jones Mill to be reconstructed and preserved

Date: August 20, 2021 by The Simpsonville Sentinel

A Short History of Jones Mill The first grist mill on Big Durbin Creek was built around 1813 for John Bruce (d. 1818), a veteran of the American Revolution, who also ran a sawmill and woolen mill. The present mill, built before 1860, is made of heart pine, with a granite foundation. It was built for Jesse K. Stone (1825-1899), and the mill was kno...

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Headline: Column: Inn the Know... Bell’s Bits

Date: August 20, 2021 by Shawn Bell

Bell’s Bits: With summer ending and school just around the corner, this is an exciting time to be in the City of Fountain Inn.  The year back to school will be slightly different for some students as Fountain Inn High School prepares to open. This is the first high school in Greenville County in nearly 50 years, and we are excited to be...

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Headline: Simpsonville begins in-house trash pick-up

Date: August 20, 2021 by Bob Gecy

After over a $3 million investment the City of Simpsonville will begin collecting garbage in city-owned trash trucks. All residential properties in the city will receive a new trashcan and will have their trash picked up by city employees. On the downside, recycling will be discontinued in Simpsonville. There are presently no home pick-up options f...

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Headline: Fountain Inn HS returns after 64 years

Date: August 20, 2021 by The Simpsonville Sentinel

Editor’s Note: Fountain Inn Mayor GP McLeer graciously accepted our invitationto present his Mayoral Minutes as a dedication to the Fountain Inn High School opening.  As of August 17 of this year Fountain Inn has its own high school again, a dream over 60 years in the making.  In 1957, Hillcrest High School opened and all of ...

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Headline: Let's Saddle Up/Tiny Trotters has a very creative Poster Maker

Date: August 19, 2021 by Sharon Dillard

Sharron Dillard and Carolyn Dye Carroll Traynham, a Volunteer, Rider, and Handler for Tiny Trotters is quite talented. Let’s Saddle Up needed a new poster for a presentation at Mauldin Methodist Church, and Carroll made it for us. Sharron Dillard and Carolyn Dye used this beautiful new poster in their presentation. Carroll also made a po...

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Headline: City of Mauldin awarded the Distinguished Budget Presentation Award

Date: August 19, 2021 by Press Release

The Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) awarded the City of Mauldin with its Distinguished Budget Presentation Award, based on the City’s 2020-2021 fiscal year budget (FY2021). The award recognizes the City’s efforts in producing comprehensive budget documents and financial reporting.  The award is a first for the City o...

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Headline: Wings of the City

Date: August 19, 2021 by Scott Crosby

Greenville’s Falls Park area is renowned for its shops, dining, and for its fabulous Liberty Bridge. But now through October, it is also the setting for a beautiful group of nine sculptures by the Mexican artist Jose Marin.  The group is titled The Wings of the City – and they are not to be missed.Two of the sculptures can be foun...

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Headline: Rhoda’s Recipes - Hawaiian Beef Loaves

Date: August 19, 2021 by Rhoda & Scott Crosby

This is a recipe from my recipe box that I have had so long that I am unsure where I first saw the recipe but it has always been one of my favorite meatloaf recipes. The addition of soy sauce to the beef loaf mixture creates a slightly different taste than a standard meatloaf but the real standout is the glaze. The recipe for the apricot glaze is ...

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Headline: Finance - How Much? For How Long?

Date: August 19, 2021 by Scott Crosby

Inflation keeps finding its way into the news.  Nobody denies it is happening. The Democratic President and Congress insist that the inflation we are  experiencing is just a part of the recovery from the COVID pandemic, and is temporary.   Republican opponents point to the huge Federal debt and Biden’s 2.3 trillion-dolla...

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Headline: Investors Column - Investment Strategies and Techniques

Date: August 19, 2021 by NEWSTORY

In this month’s column we return to a topic we covered in May:  investing strategies and techniques.  What is behind picking a stock to buy?  What thinking goes into choosing to sell a stock?   Fundamentals vs. Technical Stock investors generally fall into one of two categories:  A Fundamentals trader loo...

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Headline: Simpsonville Street Supervisor proud to be an American citizen

Date: August 19, 2021 by Justin Campbell - City of Simpsonville

Pete Lupu, Street Supervisor Pete Lupu immigrated to the United States in 2000 with the help of his father Petru Lupu, who left Romania for the U.S. in the 80s to flee communism. “There’s no better place to be than this country,” said Lupu, who came to the states on a green card before earning his citizenship in 2005 in New York.&...

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Headline: Street Survival Tactics

Date: August 19, 2021 by Rick Grover

Just a reminder that you  can send comments and questions directly to me at StreeTactics@gmail.com. I do enjoy hearing your opinions and answering your questions in my column.  During the last few decades, I’ve been teaching a variety of Women’s Self Defense courses from children to senior citizens. The techniques I focu...

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Headline: Street Survival Tactics

Date: August 19, 2021 by Rick Grover

Just a reminder that you can send comments and questions directly to me at StreeTactics@gmail.com. I do enjoy hearing your opinions and answering your questions in my column.   During the last few decades, I’ve been teaching a variety of Women’s Self Defense courses from children to senior citizens. The techniques I focu...

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Headline: Lost Wallet returned... What a great story!

Date: August 19, 2021 by Special to The Sentinel

On Friday, July 30, I was involved in a little bump up with another vehicle. The other driver and I were using the trunk of my car as our desk, exchanging insurance and other information. On departing. I left my wallet on our makeshift desk. On my way home, the wallet fell off the trunk. A short time later, I realized my wallet was gone! After a st...

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Date: August 18, 2021 by Ann Peden

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Headline: Obituary

Date: August 14, 2021 by The Simpsonville Sentinel

Cecilia Pauline Chalmers, 84, of Simpsonville, SC, formerly of Bedford and Goffstown, NH died July 12, 2021 surrounded by her family. Born in Manchester, NH on December 9, 1936, she was the daughter of John Louis and Marie Louise (Gagne) Ackley. She was educated in the Manchester school system. Prior to retirement, she had worked as an administrati...

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Headline: Planning for the future

Date: August 14, 2021 by Fountain Inn Mayor GP McLeer

Mayoral Minutes I have had this one particular poster hanging prominently in my house for quite a few years now. It is an original “war bonds” poster, printed in 1943, featuring artwork by Norman Rockwell with the words “Save Freedom of Speech” across the top. This poster was one in a series of “The Four Freedoms&rdqu...

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Headline: Younts Center to hold fundraiser with Edwin McCain as the headliner

Date: August 14, 2021 by Debbie Alphin Executive Director Younts Center for Performing Arts

The Younts Center is honored to host EDWIN McCAIN IN CONCERT as a fundraiser for our beautiful performing arts venue in the heart of Fountain Inn. Join us on August 13th at 8:00 PM for an unforgettable night of great music that you won’t soon forget. Want to add something extra special to your evening? Purchase our pre-party ticket add-on an...

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Headline: Inn the Know... Bell's Bits

Date: August 14, 2021 by Shawn Bell

On Thursday 6/17, President Biden signed legislation to make Juneteenth a federal holiday, enshrining June 19 as the national day to commemorate the end of slavery in the United States. The law went into effect immediately, making that Friday the first federal observed Juneteenth holiday. The City has elected to honor the newly established holiday...

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Headline: Senior athletes graduate with honors

Date: August 14, 2021 by Shirley Adams

Hillcrest, Mauldin and Woodmont graduates recognized for achievements as scholars and athletes Mauldin - High School    Arianna Simon - Valedistorian and Varsity Golfer With a GPA of 5.4, Arianna Simon, a native of Simpsonville, South Carolina, was chosen as class valedictorian for Mauldin High School this year.  As Aria...

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Headline: There's still work to do

Date: August 13, 2021 by Taft Matney

When I first ran for Mauldin City Council in 2013, I said I wanted to increase economic development, work to deepen our sense of place by creating an environment where people wanted to live, work, and play, keep increasing recreation options for both youth and adults, and keep public safety a priority. I stayed focused on those goals when I ran fo...

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Headline: Let's Go Flying - On Mars!

Date: August 9, 2021 by Scott Crosby

It has been an exciting few months on Mars!   NASA’s latest Mars rover, Perseverance, landed on February 15th.   For those not keeping track, Perseverance is NASA’s fifth Mars rover.  The first, Sojourner, landed in 1997.  It was about the size of a microwave oven.   The twin rovers Spirit and Opp...

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Headline: Q&A...Taft Matney

Date: August 9, 2021 by Taft Matney

From time to time, I get questions, and sometimes, I have answers. I figure if someone has asked it, at least one other someone else has thought of it, so it made sense to bring them here. Think of this as “Dear Abby” but for questions about the City of Mauldin. “What’s up with the Swamp Rabbit Trail? Is it ever coming...

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Headline: Simpsonville Fire Station 6 ribbon-cutting held

Date: August 9, 2021 by The Simpsonville Sentinel

Simpsonville, S.C. — The City of Simpsonville held a ribbon-cutting ceremony for Fire Station 6 on May 28 with both city and county representatives in attendance. Greenville County Council members Lynn Ballard and Butch Kirven joined Simpsonville City Council members Lou Hutchings, Sherry Roche and Mayor Paul Shewmaker at 1401 Jonesville Roa...

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Headline: Fountain Inn Natural Gas reaches milestone!

Date: August 9, 2021 by The Simpsonville Sentinel

Tara Gouin,  Our 10,000th Customer As the City of Fountain Inn experiences tremendous growth, so does its gas department, Fountain Inn Natural Gas.  Founded in 1954 to serve the residents and businesses of Fountain Inn, it has grown very rapidly in the past few years to reach the 10,000 customers mark this Spring. To celebr...

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Headline: Finance - Taxes Destroy

Date: July 23, 2021 by Scott Crosby

Taxes destroy.  Want to really hurt the segment of the population just above the poverty line – the people who have the most difficult time keeping a job, making ends meet, keeping the car running, and keeping a roof over their heads?  Raise taxes.  Works every time. So why do we have taxes?  What is the benefit? &n...

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Headline: Investors Column - Company Takeover

Date: July 23, 2021 by Scott Crosby

At some point, most investors experience owning stock in a company that is taken over by another company.  How does a company takeover affect you as an investor? Simply put, a company takeover is when one company purchases all the shares of stock of another company. The reality tends to be more complex.  The company being taken over may...

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Headline: 40th Anniversary of the Ware Shoals Catfish Feastival recognized by the S.C. House of Representatives

Date: July 23, 2021 by The Simpsonville Sentinel

South Carolina Rep. Stewart Jones, presented a proclamation to the organizers of the Ware Shoals Catfish Feastival in celebration of their 40th anniversary. The resolution was introduced in the house on April 27, 2021, The event was held on May 26 – 29, 2021 in the town square in the city of Ware Shoals. The text of the resolution reads as fo...

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Headline: Lives don’t matter to Marxists

Date: July 23, 2021 by Scott Crosby

Marxism has a growing presence in our lives.  Kids are being inculcated with Marxist ideology that is taught in schools.  Adults are castigated for opposing Marxist ideas.  Marxist ideas have even been openly advocated by some members of Congress.   What is Marxism? Marxism, according to Wordnik ( https://www.wordnik.com/word...

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Headline: Street Survival Tactics

Date: July 23, 2021 by Rick Grover

Just a reminder that you can send comments and questions directly to me at StreeTactics@gmail.com. I do enjoy hearing your opinions and answering your questions in my column.  Welcome back Street Survivors!  Hoping your summer is going well, safe and secure. As I sometimes do in this column, I like to highlight a local Veteran...

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Headline: Mauldin Cultural Center annual fundraiser... a huge success

Date: July 23, 2021 by Bob Gecy

The Mauldin Cultural Center held its annual fundraiser on June 3 with 10 tables filled with guests and supporters. An enjoyable dinner that was prepared by Mauldin’s own Van Broad and served by volunteers Janice and Tommy Holcombe, Jeannie Harmon and Keira Heider. The event raised over $12,000. The evening was capped off by a short program fe...

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Headline: Special 'Honor Flight' for Korean War Veterans scheduled for July of 2022

Date: July 23, 2021 by Lewis Vaughn

We have a commitment from the UPSTATE HONOR FLIGHT ORGANIZATION to put together a Special Honor Flight for all Korean War Veterans residing in South Carolina to attend the dedication of the Korean War WALL OF REMEMBRANCE  On July 27, 2022.  This flight is the award for SC raising $200,000 for the 576 South Carolinians who were either KIA...

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Headline: Legislative Update

Date: July 23, 2021 by Rep. Garry Smith - House District 27

Dear friends and neighbors:   Thank you for allowing me the opportunity to serve as your State Representative in Columbia. With the first year of our two-year session complete, I wanted to share an update on the accomplishments and progress we made. This year was challenging and out of the ordinary in many ways. We worked to navigate unc...

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Headline: Fountain Inn Museum features two exhibits

Date: July 23, 2021 by Special to The Sentinel

Professional PhotographerRon Urso The current Fountain Inn Museum exhibit, The Fabric of a Town, What We Wore from 1860 to 1960, has been extended through the end of July. Call for information about group tours or stop by the Museum Tuesday through Friday, 10-6, or Saturday, 9-2, to see this intriguing collection of clothing worn by some of th...

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Headline: Brent Parris joins Countybank as Svp, Chief Human Resources Officer

Date: July 23, 2021 by Jamie Compton Countybank Communications Director

Greenwood, S.C. — Countybank is pleased to welcome Brent Parris as Senior Vice President, Chief Human Resources Officer. Parris comes to Countybank with more than 20 years of experience directing human resources and manufacturing operations.   Brent Parris as Senior Vice President, Chief Human Resources Parris most recently se...

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Headline: FINDING THE ULTIMATE HYDRANGEAS

Date: July 23, 2021 by Sue Ercolini

Mixed aluminum accumulation When walking around my garden, I didn’t realize I had so many different hydrangeas, mostly because of my friend Maggie who sniped and broke off any hydrangea branch she saw in anybody’s garden!  I used to tell her I was going to report her to the ´garden police´ but no matter, for she wa...

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Headline: Former Police Chief helped train Haiti SWAT teams

Date: July 23, 2021 by Bob Gecy

Assassinated Haitian President Jovenel Moise visiting swat base Oct 2018 Former Simpsonville Chief of Police, Keith P. Grounsell, served 2 years in Haiti as the United States Contingent Commander on a US Department of State Contract assigned to the United Nations stabilization mission as the US Contingent Commander.  During his t...

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Headline: Simpsonville to join cities nationwide for “America’s Night Out Against Crime”

Date: July 21, 2021 by Press Release

For immediate release: (Simpsonville, SC) – On Tuesday, August 3rd, residents throughout Simpsonville are invited to join forces with thousands of communities nationwide for the 38th Annual National Night Out (NNO) crime, drug and gang prevention event. National Night Out, sponsored by the National Association of Town Watch (NATW) and co-spo...

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Headline: Rhoda's Recipes - Best Ever Cheese Cake

Date: June 18, 2021 by Rhoda & Scott Crosby

When I attended college, the food served in the cafeteria was marginal at best.  The one exception (and a constant temptation) was their delicious baked goods.  With this in mind, I decided to try cheesecake for the first time in my life.  It was a mistake.  It stuck to the roof of my mouth like straight peanut butter and the fl...

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Headline: South Carolina Military Department hosts career fair for service members and public

Date: June 18, 2021 by Master Sgt. Adam Raynor

Columbia, S.C. – The South Carolina Military Department will host a military career and resource fair for all service members with the South Carolina National Guard and the public, June 24. The South Carolina Military Department, in partnership with Operation Palmetto Employment will host up to 130 employers and veteran resources. Military ...

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Headline: Upstate Young Marines...Serving our community

Date: June 18, 2021 by SgtMaj James Roberts

  The Young Marines, a national youth organization,provides a program for boys and girls age eight through high school, focused on leadership, citizenship through community service, self-discipline, and living a healthy, drug-free lifestyle. The organization upholds the Marine Corps’ core values of Honor, Courage and Commitment as wel...

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Headline: Enjoy Summer Evenings of Food, Music, and Fun at the Mauldin Cultural Center

Date: June 18, 2021 by Press Release

MAULDIN, SC – The Mauldin Cultural Center is kicking off its summer season! The Beachin’ Fridays summer music series begins on May 28th and lasts through July 30th, bringing bigger and better things than ever before. Concerts are held every Friday at 7PM, rain or shine, at the Mauldin Cultural Center’s Outdoor Amphitheater. This ...

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Headline: EVOLUTION OF MS. PICKLES...Silly Garden Scarecrows

Date: June 18, 2021 by Sue Ercolini

As I sit outside in my garden near my scarecrow, Ms. Pickles with her rag--mop hair attached to a 4 x 4, I’m inspired to write this garden article about scarecrows.   And my humble apologies to those who may have a fear of scarecrows, figuring if there’s a fear of clowns, there must be one for scarecrows, too.  So, I look...

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Headline: Duncan's "Old Glory Only Act" signs three more cosponsors after Biden Administration authorized U.S. Embassies to hang BLM flags

Date: June 18, 2021 by Press Release

Jeff Duncan South Carolina 3rd District Congressman Today, Congressman Jeff Duncan (SC-03) is filing three more cosponsors to H.R.85, the “Old Glory Only Act,” which will prohibit the flying of any flag other than the U.S. flag over United States diplomatic and consular posts. The most recent cosponsors are Louie Gohmert (TX-01), R...

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Headline: Planning for the future

Date: June 18, 2021 by Fountain Inn Mayor GP McLeer

Mayoral Minutes Your city’s budget is the most important item voted on each year. It lays out a plan for how a city intends to address the current and future needs of a community, using the public’s money to do so. It is more complex than you may imagine, balancing the needs of citizens, employees, and businesses alike. I am happy to ...

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Headline: CCNB Amphitheatre hosts July 4th celebration

Date: June 18, 2021 by Press Release

Simpsonville, S.C. — Platinum-selling Country music star Rodney Atkins will headline Celebrate Simpsonville at the CCNB Amphitheatre on July 4. With eight Top 5 singles, six No. 1s and 1 billion career on-demand streams under his belt, Atkins is one of Country music’s most prominent artists. Atkins has sold more than 11 million units a...

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Headline: Column: Inn the Know... Bell's Bits

Date: June 18, 2021 by Shawn Bell

Congratulations to the Hillcrest High School on winning its very first baseball state championship!  Ice cream is back in downtown! Visit The Chill Factory and try one of their famous stuffed shakes. https://www.facebook.com/thechillfactory109   Prisma Health has announced they are preparing to build a 14,000 square-foot medical pr...

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Headline: Fireman Bruce Creamer volunteers to do traffic/parking control at Cedarhurst Event

Date: June 18, 2021 by The Simpsonville Sentinel

The Fork Shoals Historical Society contacted Dunklin Fire Rescue District several weeks ago to discuss the upcoming McCullough Cedarhurst mansion viewing. According to Chief Creamer, “Jim Scott, the society’s president, asked if we could attend the event and assist with parking. We gladly accepted the invitation to ensure that the Histo...

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Headline: Renovation begins on 1812 House

Date: June 18, 2021 by Ann Peden

Volunteers during theearly cleanup days County Councilman Lynn Ballard,SC Rep. Ashley Tranthram &SC Senator Danny Verdin Fork Shoals Historical Society had a big day on May 22nd at McCullough’s Cedarhurst which is along US 25 near Princeton, SC. We had worked on the yard for days and days and had gotten a lot of wisteria under...

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Headline: Finance - Teach Your Kids Finance

Date: May 21, 2021 by Scott Crosby

A couple of ten-year-old girls up the street offered to wash our cars.  When asked why, they just shrugged their shoulders.  One said she wanted to make more money than her father did, when he was a teenager. Think about it:  if they keep at it, by the time they graduate from college, they will have more than ten years’ experi...

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Headline: Investors' Column - Investment Strategies and Goals

Date: May 21, 2021 by Scott Crosby

Jokester’s question:  “What is the easiest way to make a small fortune?”  Jokester’s reply:  “Start with a large fortune.” Of course, how do you make a large fortune in the first place?  The answer is:  “Start small, think smarter, and work harder.” Learning how to be succes...

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Headline: Obituaries

Date: May 21, 2021 by The Simpsonville Sentinel

Bonita Irene Schulz Bonita Irene (Beyers) Schulz, 77, of Middletown, wife of the late Lester Bernard Schulz, died Thursday May 6, 2021 at Portland Care and Rehab Center.  She was born in New Britain, CT daughter of Francis and Helen (Gut) Beyers. She attended Woodrow Wilson High School and retired to Simpsonville, SC where she and Lester live...

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Headline: New National Register Sites

Date: May 21, 2021 by Press Release

Jim Scott and I are so THRILLED to announce a new National Register Site that we applied to the National Park Service for its recognition! After over 2 years of work, stomping through the sides of the Road to Augusta, and then research, the concrete sections of the US Highway 25 in SC that were paved in 1927/28 are now National Register Historic Si...

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Headline: Moonville Mae still loves Granny's mailbox

Date: May 21, 2021 by Moonville Mae

I still live on property my great grandfather purchased in 1872. He was a Tollett from Tennessee who came here after the war because he couldn't go back to his Union family. He had three daughters and one, my grandmother, married a local boy and they lived in the Tollett homeplace which became known as the Campbell homeplace.  At some point w...

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Headline: Simpsonville Planning Commission to hear proposed amendment

Date: May 21, 2021 by The Simpsonville Sentinel

The Simpsonville Planning Commission will meet on Tuesday June 1, at 6:30 PM at City Hall. One of the items under consideration is a proposed amendment to city ordinances that would require any applicant to the Planning Commission or Board of Zoning Appeals to provide written notification by mail to all adjoining or immediately adjacent property ow...

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Headline: Rhoda's Recipes - Ritz Chicken

Date: May 21, 2021 by Rhoda and Scott Crosby

Growing up as an Army brat and living in many locations both in America and abroad, I was exposed to a wonderful diversity of foods.  Later I became a Navy wife and enjoyed not only the comradery of fellow Navy wives but also the delicious recipes they shared with me.  I was delighted when I was made aware of a series of cookbooks availab...

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Headline: Mauldin Goals and Budget for 2021-22

Date: May 21, 2021 by Scott Crosby

Each year at this time, Mauldin’s City government prepares a budget for the coming fiscal year – that is, the period from this year’s July first until next year’s June 30th, which is termed “Fiscal Year 2022” (FY-2022).   South Carolina state law requires each City and County to assemble a balanced bud...

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Headline: Back to the Beach

Date: May 21, 2021 by Taft Matney

Music. Live music. Oh, how I’ve missed you, but you’re almost back. Even though it was the right thing, you left us for a year. Now, it’s time for you to retake the stage at the Mauldin Cultural Center Amphitheater.  Put on your shagging shoes, everybody. Our Beachin’ Fridays concert series kicks off the 2021 series on...

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Headline: Mauldin holds National Day of Prayer...

Date: May 21, 2021 by Shirley Adams

On May 6, 2021 at noon, local religious leaders gathered with Mauldin Mayor Terry Merritt to celebrate the National Day of Prayer.  As in years past, the event took place under a tent on the lawn in front of Mauldin City Hall.   Although similar in format to the 2020 Mauldin observance, this year’s event sported some differenc...

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Headline: Crazy in love with Coneflowers

Date: May 21, 2021 by Sue Ercolini

Coneflowers seem to cast a spell upon my gardening soul!  Their daisy-like flowers, bright colors, long blooming time, and ease of care make them the workhorse of my summer and fall wildlife garden.  They are beautiful and dependable, thrive in full sun and heat, have virtually no pest problems and can take less water than most other pere...

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Headline: Street Survival Tactics

Date: May 21, 2021 by Rick Grover

Just a reminder that you can send comments and questions directly to me at StreeTactics@gmail.com. I do enjoy hearing your opinions and answering your questions in my column.  In a recent discussion with a reader, the subject of Illegal Immigration in South Carolina was raised. In all honesty, I had not kept up to date with this subject since...

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Headline: Three Generations at the Charities 'The Gecy Guys'

Date: May 21, 2021 by Bob Gecy

Bob ( Dad ), Robert, Bobby III Robert, Bob,Benji & Brian Gecy I have been so fortunate and honored to play in the BEAUFORT Charities Tournament for 37 years. For a good number of those years I have had the privilege of playing in the tournament with my three sons, Bobby, Benji, and Brian Gecy. We have not always played on the same tea...

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Headline: Local golfers compete in Beaufort Charities Invitational

Date: May 21, 2021 by Press Release

Golfers set to hit approach shots on No. 1 The 2021 Beaufort Charities Invitational was held at the Fripp Island Ocean point Golf Course May 13-15. The annual Spring tournament is the premiere charity golf event in South Carolina and is played on the weekend following Mother’s Day at Fripp Island, South Carolina.  Celebrating its 45...

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Headline: Hillcrest Golf team wins SC Region 1 Tourney

Date: May 21, 2021 by Bob Gecy

On May 5, the Hillcrest High School golf team met at Legacy Pines, for the South Carolina region one golf tournament. The tournament was hosted by J L Mann. Regional teams included Hillcrest, JL Mann, TL Hannah, Mauldin, and Woodmont High Schools. Hillcrest pulled off the upset after being ranked third and fourth at one time in the region. Hillcr...

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Headline: Teaming Up to Keep Laurens County Beautiful

Date: May 21, 2021 by Fountain Inn Mayor GP McLeer

Mayoral Minutes Fountain Inn Mayor GP McLeer Growing up, I always participated in my Boy Scout troop’s highway clean ups. Back then, we would work for a couple hours and get a mile or two done. We’d be fascinated at the trash people would throw out, and there was always a competition to see who found the most unique item - a TV, a...

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Headline: Harmony Garden sign project a labor of love

Date: May 21, 2021 by Kellie Lockwood

Completed sign at the Garden entrance The idea of the Harmony Garden Sign started around October, when Sandy Cogan, my friend and the wonderful lady that is in charge of the Harmony Garden, said that we were getting funds from the Farmer’s Market to make a new sign for the community garden. One side of the previous signs had been lost to...

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Headline: Column: Inn the Know... Bell's Bits

Date: May 21, 2021 by Shawn Bell

Our 2020-2021 fiscal year is winding down. While the pandemic has affected us all in some way, I’m happy to share that fortunately, COVID-19 has had very little to no effect on our municipal revenue/budget. Heading into July 1, 2020, City Staff and Council were conservative in our revenue and expenditure estimates because there was still so m...

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Headline: Mauldin Memorial Day Ceremony set for May 31st

Date: May 21, 2021 by Bob Gecy

The City of Mauldin will hold its Memorial Day Ceremony on May 31st at the Veterans War Memorial on the campus of the Cultural Center at E. Butler Rd. The solemn event will begin at 11 AM with Mayor Terry Merritt, an Air Force veteran, welcoming and providing introductions. The colors will be presented by the Mauldin High School Junior ROTC and th...

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Headline: Memorial Day event back at Veterans Corner

Date: May 21, 2021 by Mayor Paul Shewmaker

Memorial Day is a long-standing tradition to honor and remember those who served in our military and gave their lives in defense of this great nation. You are invited to attend Simpsonville’s Memorial Day ceremony on Monday, May 31st at 11:00 AM, at Veterans Corner.  We’re going to have a marvelous keynote speaker. Doctor Leon B...

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Headline: Old MacDonald had a Farmers Market.

Date: May 11, 2021 by Taft Matney

Can I please get a show of hands from people who missed having events last year?  Taft Matney So much of what we’re used to was taken away, including those things that help reinforce a sense of community and place. That includes events like the Mauldin Farmers’ Market. Now, as we begin getting our lives back to something that...

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Headline: Audre Dix celebrates 100th Birthday

Date: May 11, 2021 by Shirley Adams

On March 31st of this year, the residents of Banbury Circle in Simpsonville witnessed a parade wending its way down the street past the home where Audre Dix now resides with her daughter Diane.  A shiny red firetruck led this cheery procession of cars, each decorated with colorful balloons and signs wishing Audre a “Happy 100th Birthday....

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Headline: Fountain Inn Museum Exhibit Opens May 1st

Date: April 27, 2021 by Kenzie Kate Scott-Galloway

Two sisters of extraordinary talents turned a simple off-white cotton fabric into an amazing heirloom. Donated to the Museum by Mildred Kirby, the homemade ensemble was created by Mattie and Maggie Mock, born in 1868 and 1866. The sisters never married and lived out their lives in a simple one- story frame house near Scuffletown Road and Highway 41...

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Headline: Rhoda's Recipes - Layered Taco Dip

Date: April 27, 2021 by Rhoda and Scott Crosby

Years ago, I attended my brother’s 50th birthday party.  Several of his friends helped by bringing their favorite appetizers to the party and one of those soon became one of my favorites as well.   For many years I belonged to the Simpsonville Pioneers Square Dance Club and often brought the following recipe for Taco Dip for the re...

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Headline: Finance...What Is Wealth?

Date: April 27, 2021 by Scott Crosby

History gives us a confusing answer:  the wealth of ancient Egypt, ancient Persia, Alexander the Great, the Roman Empire, the Muslim empires, the empires of China, the empires of the Mayans, Incas, Aztecs, and the other tribes in the Americas prior to the arrival Columbus in 1492, Spain’s American empire, the empires of India, (exemplifi...

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Headline: Investors' Column... Politics Trumps Economics

Date: April 27, 2021 by Scott Crosby

On average, the stock market gains in value about ten percent per year.  But as we all know, each year is different.  Some years the market does better than that; some years it does less well.  Some years the stock market actually declines.   What causes that variability?   The most fundamental change is th...

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Headline: The Play's the Thing! - Strike Up the Band!

Date: April 27, 2021 by Scott Crosby

Whether you like barbecue, festivals, music, plays, sculpture, or would like to take an art classes, the Mauldin Cultural Center is the place for you!   Whether you want to watch a play or be in one, eat some barbecue or show off your own special recipe, watch some music or play your own – whether you want to participate, learn, sp...

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Headline: Did You Know?

Date: April 27, 2021 by Jack Pendarvis

Well! I hate to write this article, but the editor is here, and I am sitting on my deck with him.   He is waiting for me to write this short piece for this issue of his paper. This is also my last article for the Sentinel because I am leaving Simpsonville on May 21st. I have sold my property to a young couple from Greenville. The prope...

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Headline: Moonville Mae greets you from Spring! Finally!

Date: April 27, 2021 by Moonville Mae

Spring is bringing many positive happenings lift to spirits.  May joy come in the morning  with the warmth of the sun.  May the sun touch the earth and give all life a new chance to become what was intended. In this growth and revival our energies should stir efforts to not only restore our gardens but to restore our visions for e...

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Headline: Tiny Trotters and Simpsonville Police Partner to Stop Bullying

Date: April 27, 2021 by Sharon Dillard

Our Tiny Trotters partnered with Simpsonville Police on Sunday to host a "Just Say Whoa to Bullying" program at Heritage Park. We had a great time with Officer Stouffer, Tater Tot and Snicker Doodle and explained how we can "Just Say Whoa to Bullying". ("Just Say Whoa to Bullying" program is the first of its kind to teach bullying prevention using ...

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Headline: BRIDGEWAY STATION GROUNDBREAKING

Date: April 27, 2021 by The Simpsonville Sentinel

Hughes Investments, Inc. and the City of Mauldin hosted a Groundbreaking Ceremony at 11:00AM on Thursday April 8, 2021 to commemorate the commencement of construction at BridgeWay Station, an immersive master planned, mixed-use development in Mauldin, South Carolina. The Honorable Henry McMaster, Governor of South Carolina, United States Senator Li...

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Headline: PRAYING MANTIS...Cool, Calm and Ferocious!

Date: April 27, 2021 by Sue Ercolini

I know a lot of people don’t like to talk about bugs and insects.   But the praying mantis is one of those more iconic insects that´s loved by many and stands out in our gardens.   It´s size, beautiful colors, and graceful form and movements almost commands us to look and ponder.   Which is probabl...

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Headline: Street Survival Tactics

Date: April 27, 2021 by Rick Grover

Personal note: Happy Birthday to my daughters, Shannon on the 10th and Kristy on the 13th of April. You are the brightest stars in my universe, and the source of my joy and pride. As we have discussed personal protection and defensive tactics these past few years in this column, we’ve engaged enemies and threats from virus’s to multip...

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Headline: Hunters Woods... Easter In The Park

Date: April 27, 2021 by The Simpsonville Sentinel

Hunters Woods neighborhood children enjoy a beautiful Easter party with an egg hunt, Easter hat contest, crafts and games. ...

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Headline: From the desk of the Mayor of Fountain Inn

Date: April 27, 2021 by Fountain Inn Mayor GP McLeer

Growth. It’s the number one topic of discussion in Fountain Inn, and it’s a healthy conversation for our community to have. The growth we are experiencing is a compliment to the type of community we have, and a reflection of our local economy’s strength, but it presents its own set of challenges. Fountain Inn Mayor GP McLeer ...

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Headline: Gray Court Owings Historical Society News

Date: April 27, 2021 by Sarah Jane Armstrong

We have a Museum in Owings and the Culbertson Backcountry Settlement in Gray Court. Ladies reading Shape-Notesin Old Churchbuilt in 1880 We have log cabins that date back to 1800, an 1880 church, a 1900 one room  African American School, and other out buildings. We give tours and help people with genealogy. We go on tours and visit othe...

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Headline: Legislative Update, Rep. Garry Smith

Date: April 27, 2021 by Rep. Garry Smith - House District 27

The days are getting longer and warmer, and Spring is in full swing. We are 13 weeks into the 2021-2022 Session but we are not slowing down. This week was ‘crossover week’, meaning we spent the week pushing to get as many important bills passed out of the House as possible. This deadline is important as it makes the bills passed by our ...

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Headline: Column: Inn the Know... Bell's Bits

Date: April 27, 2021 by Shawn Bell

Bell’s Bits – During the month of May, the City of Fountain Inn will continue its tradition of having its annual May Spring Cleaning (May 3-May 31).  However, this year, all pickups must be scheduled with Public Works. Email springcleaning@fountaininn.org or call and leave a message at (864) 724-8590 and we will coordinate a picku...

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Headline: Remembering John

Date: April 5, 2021 by The Simpsonville Sentinel

Columbia, South Carolina  The funeral service for Dr. John Locke Edwards, 70, of Columbia, was held on Saturday, April 10, 2021, at Cornerstone Presbyterian Church, 5637 Bush River Road, Columbia, SC 29212 at noon. Private entombment will follow at Bush River Memorial Gardens Mausoleum. The Reverend Joseph M. Crump officiated. John was ...

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Headline: WILDFLOWER GARDEN...Everlasting and Beautiful!

Date: March 27, 2021 by Sue Ercolini

There was a time when our county was once full of Wildflowers and wildflower meadows with many beautiful varieties of flowers that supported our pollinators...birds, butterflies, bees, ladybugs and all.  But since the 1930s, due to our population growth and development, we have seen a loss of much of our ´unimproved grasslands´ tha...

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Headline: Street Survival Tactics

Date: March 27, 2021 by Rick Grover

If you have been watching the news lately, you know that gun and ammo sales have been going through the roof for the past few months, and there is now a shortage of both. I recently attended a Gun Show in Spartanburg County that was so packed, you could barely get around. Prices were high, if you could find what you were looking for. Many styles of...

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Headline: Local Elected officials graduate from Municipal Assn. Institute

Date: March 27, 2021 by The Simpsonville Sentinel

Fountain Inn Mayor GP McLeer   Fountain Inn Councilmember Anthony Cunningham Fountain Inn Councilmember Anjeanette Dearybury, and Simpsonville Mayor Paul Shewmaker graduated from the Municipal Elected Officials Institute of Government.  Fountain InnCouncilmemberAnjeanette Dea...

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Headline: U.S. House of Representatives

Date: March 27, 2021 by The Simpsonville Sentinel

The accompanying letter is a reply from our South Carolina State Representative Garry Smith in regards to congressional bill HR-1 that is being debated in the U.S. Congress. Fourth District Congressman William Timmons responded to Representative Smith’s letter and offered his appreciation for his support. Representative Timmons vot...

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Headline: Fountain Inn HS names first basketball coach

Date: March 27, 2021 by Robby Bell, Athletic Director rnbell@ greenville.k12.sc.us

Rod   Sadler   has   been   selected   as   the   first   head   boys   basketball   coach   for   Fountain   Inn   High   School.   Coach   Sadler   will ...

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Headline: Column: Inn the Know... Bell's Bits

Date: March 27, 2021 by Shawn Bell

Growth is likely the number one topic for residents and businesses in Fountain Inn, even during these crazy times. At the annual City Council retreat in February, it was the number one discussion item. The growth we are experiencing is a compliment to the type of community we have, and a reflection of our local economy’s strength. However, it...

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Headline: Gov. presents Tom Trantham with Order of the Palmetto

Date: March 27, 2021 by Bob Gecy

On Saturday, February 20, 2021, South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster presented dairy farmer, Tom Trantham Jr., with the Order of the Palmetto. L/R Tom lll, Gov. McMaster,  Daughter Tracy Ferill, Farmer Tom,  Wife Linda and Daughter Tammy Trantham The Order of the Palmetto is the highest civilian honor awarded by the Governor of S...

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Headline: Remembering Isaiah

Date: March 26, 2021 by The Simpsonville Sentinel

“Let’s play Monopoly!” Isaiah treasured spending time with the family, sitting around the table playing board games. He even helped us create a double-boarded version of Scrabble. Isaiah also enjoyed playing chess, card games, and puzzles. He was competitive, but fun.  Isaiah was our source of comedy, being able to do impres...

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Headline: New American Legion formed in Mauldin

Date: March 26, 2021 by Press Release

A new American Legion Post was recently formed in Mauldin, South Carolina. The Post is American Legion Post 271. American Legion membership is built around four main missions or pillars which are:  ? Veterans Affairs and Rehabilitation ? National Security ? Americanism ? Children and Youth Each of these pillars encompasses a variety of p...

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Headline: Finance - Solving Too Much Debt

Date: March 26, 2021 by Scott Crosby

Politics aside, what is $2,000,000,000,000?  There are about 332,000,000 people living in the U.S.  That means Congress will spend $6,024 per person living in the U.S., child or adult.   That is on top of $28 trillion of existing debt, or more than $84,000 per person.   Do you have $90,000 to pay off that debt, plus...

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Headline: Investors' Column... Taxes and other things

Date: March 26, 2021 by Scott Crosby

If you are like most people, you do your income taxes sometime about March, and send your tax returns off to the IRS by April 15th. As you begin investing in stocks, it gets more complicated.  And the IRS gets more demanding in what it requires you to do, as well. A 401k account or a standard IRA account is in many ways simple to manage.&nbs...

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Headline: Mauldin Police Chief announces retirement

Date: March 26, 2021 by Press Release

MAULDIN, SC – After a 15-year tenure as the City of Mauldin’s Chief of Police, Mitchell B. Turner, has announced his retirement effective April 2, 2021. “I am thankful for the numerous opportunities the City of Mauldin has given me, and for the level of support our department has received from our community,” ...

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Headline: Mauldin Recreation teams win state tournaments

Date: March 26, 2021 by The Simpsonville Sentinel

The City of Mauldin and Mauldin Recreation Department are extremely proud of the players and families in our basketball program.  We placed a team in all 6 age divisions for the SCAP Tournaments.  This is the first time we have been able to place a team in all 3 age divisions of the boys and the girls.  We are proud to acknowledge th...

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Headline: Dr. Phinnize J. Fisher Middle School VEX Robotics Team wins State competition

Date: March 26, 2021 by Ann Peden

Congratulations to the Dr. Phinnize J. Fisher Middle School VEX Robotics Team for their win at the State Competition on Saturday, March 13, 2021 at J.L. Mann High School.  The team will now advance to the Worlds Competition in May of 2021.  We wish them lots of luck. Go Firebirds!   Brice, Mitchell, Brock and Brady &n...

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Headline: Rhoda's Recipes: Mom Crosby's Butter Cookies

Date: March 26, 2021 by Rhoda and Scott Crosby

For a certain little boy, a nice big cookie sheet full of still-warm butter cookies was one of life’s best delights!  At any age – as a teenager, as a young man, or even on the far side of fifty years old – the arrival of a package of his mother’s butter cookies brought with it an anticipation that any little boy of any...

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Headline: Did You Know?

Date: March 26, 2021 by Jack Pendarvis

Here I sit in my living room trying to think of something to have you read. While I am writing this, I am also watching five deer mowing my lawn for me. I decided several years ago that I would not buy corn to supplement their diet. I really enjoy watching them grazing on the grass. The young ones I mentioned in the last article are almost as large...

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Headline: Moonville Mae says God Provides!

Date: March 26, 2021 by Ann Peden

Moonville Mae says Would you believe that this beautiful house in Pendleton, SC, was built as a jail? Marshalsea was probably designed in 1819 as the regional jail by famed South Carolina architect, Robert Mills, and it was built of brick by mason, George Grace, ca. 1821.  It may have never been used as a prison, for in 1828 it became Pendleto...

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Headline: Groundbreaking Held for New Mauldin ALDI Discount Supermarket

Date: March 26, 2021 by The Simpsonville Sentinel

Mauldin continued its string of exciting announcements in February, with a groundbreaking ceremony for a new ALDI Supermarket. That is really good news, but the location makes the news even better:  the new ALDI store will be located on three acres at the corner of North Main Street and White Drive, which puts it just across the street from t...

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Headline: Mauldin Chamber Golf Tournament celebrates 30 years and going strong

Date: March 24, 2021 by Shirley Adams

On May 3, 2021, the Greater Mauldin Chamber of Commerce will host its 30th Annual Golf Tournament at the Holly Tree Country Club.  Holly Tree has served as the site for this event during the last 17 years or so. A big celebration is being planned to commemorate this 30-year milestone. Registration will begin at 9:00 am with a shotgun start at...

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Headline: South Carolina legislative update

Date: February 24, 2021 by Rep. Garry Smith - House District 27

S.C. State Representative Garry Smithspeaks from the podium at the Statehouse Good morning friends, and I hope you are having a blessed day. This week was a very busy week at the South Carolina State Capitol. Below is a summary: Overview of the week This week we reconvened in Columbia after a week of virtual meetings. I am glad to report mu...

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Headline: From the Desk of the Mayor

Date: February 24, 2021 by Fountain Inn Mayor GP McLeer

Mayoral Minutes Earlier this month, the Fountain Inn City Council held our annual retreat. It offers a chance for us to talk about our goals, re-focus our efforts, and helps set the tone for the year - I look forward to our retreat each year for these very reasons. This year’s retreat was particularly successful in my opinion. By the end of ...

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Headline: Fountain Inn announces event schedule for 2021

Date: February 24, 2021 by Ellen Lane and Heather Cannon

The Fountain Inn event season kicks off March 13th and 20th with the Spring Market.  This market will host over 50 vendors each day at Commerce Park.  The event runs from 10-3 each day and the Easter Bunny is expected to make an appearance on 20th.  Many vendor events have been cancelled this year due to COVID-19. We are excited to b...

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Headline: Fountain Inn family restores historic barn and celebrates Patriotism

Date: February 24, 2021 by Peggy Layton

NYELEO Farm, LLC In 1940, Nye Willis and his wife, Leo Curry Willis, bought 50 acres of farm property just south of Fountain Inn, South Carolina, for $38 per acre with no access from Highway 14 south of town. Laurens County was contacted to cut a road to this property. A dirt road was cut and rightly named Willis Road. There were no other houses o...

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Headline: Fountain Inn Guard Unit, ready to serve

Date: February 24, 2021 by Bob Gecy and SSG Brandon D. Bright, Contributing

The National Guard started in Massachusetts, December 13, 1636, as a defensive force against native threats to protect the citizens and their property.  Today the National Guard continues the mission of protecting our neighbors during emergencies and natural disasters as well as deploying to defend the nation, on foreign soil.  Accordin...

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Headline: Welcome to the Reedy River Missionary Baptist Church!

Date: February 23, 2021 by Scott Crosby

The distinctive church that rests along West Butler Road in the crook of the turnoff to Conestee projects an aura of calm and peace – a welcoming House of Worship.   Indeed, as Deacon Chairman Algie Dial is happy to point out, that is central to the Reedy River Missionary Baptist Church’s theme:  “Love, Peace, and ...

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Headline: Street Survival Tactics

Date: February 23, 2021 by Rick Grover

Welcome back with hopes that you and yours’ have not been directly impacted by the deadly Chinese virus. Most likely though, you may know people in your circle of friends and family that have been afflicted by it or worse. Four of my immediate family members have tested positive and experienced a range of symptoms, some quite severe. I came ...

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Headline: Did You Know?

Date: February 22, 2021 by Jack Pendarvis

One thing for sure, I don’t know what Mother Nature has in store for us. It has been rain and cold and rain and cold…we even have a wintry weather advisory. But, with the sunny days in the 60’s coming up, it may have the native plants fooled. My rhododendrons may start trying to bloom now instead of April and some of my early aza...

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Headline: Moonville Mae says Come Spring...Come!

Date: February 22, 2021 by Ann Peden

Moonville Mae says Come Spring, Come! I’m soooooooo ready for Spring!  I know the temperature for much of this month has been 10 degrees below normal.  Perilla said so.  Rain for 7 consecutive days is more than normal too.  Really, there is no normal.  As they say, if you don’t like the weather just wait 5 minu...

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Headline: Simple Amazon returns... just one of the services at local UPS store

Date: February 22, 2021 by Shirley Adams

Robert Belk has manned his UPS store on Mauldin Road for some 20 years, and he and his 5 employees have never experienced a year like this last one!  When the COVID-19 pandemic first hit, his business initially slowed down, but then as time went by, it picked up, and now he finds himself busier than ever. Robert Belk (far left) with employe...

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Headline: WE CALL HIM 'BROKEN TAIL' - Life of a Gray Squirrel

Date: February 22, 2021 by Sue Ercolini

It was a warm, sunny afternoon on this particular day in June when I had my first encounter with ´Broken Tail´.   I had just finished another busy day in the garden and was feeling pretty good about my accomplishments.   Since I was still in a state of euphoria, I was not quite prepared for what happened next.  ...

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Headline: City Center...It's the First Step, but it's a Big Step

Date: February 22, 2021 by Taft Matney

I’ve wanted to talk about this for months, but as we worked with the developer to unveil this project on the right timeline, we had to keep it under wraps. I’m frequently asked, “Is downtown EVER going to happen?” My short answer has always been, “Yes.”  The longer answer gets into things like finding th...

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Headline: In Rememberance - Susan Warren Waldron Burks

Date: February 21, 2021 by The Simpsonville Sentinel

Susan Warren Waldron Burks was born on February 13, 1951 in Harrisonburg VA., daughter of Elmo and Lillian Waldron. She grew up in Greensboro, NC, where she attended Grimsley High School and later attended Meredith College in Raleigh NC.  Susan had an infectious personality. She loved to laugh and make those around her happy. She enjoyed sing...

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Headline: Investors' Column... What Stocks Should I Buy?

Date: February 21, 2021 by Scott Crosby

When buying stocks, use your knowledge and experience.  What are your interests?  Your hobbies?  Your knowledge is your edge.  What interests you?  Automobiles?  Railroads?  Retail stores?  Home products?  High tech?  Banking?   Whatever your interests, start by researching companies in a...

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Headline: Pansy Rings - a treasure from the past

Date: February 21, 2021 by Connie Gecy

This arrangement is made in a small tubular bowl called a “pansy ring”. They are made to arrange small flowers that usually have short stems. I’ve put pansies, daisies, even camellias and gardenias in it!! Fresh ivy with a candle in the middle of the ring makes a quick and lovely centerpiece. My grandmother, Mama Bea, had a...

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Headline: IVPA Board Member Appointed to Advisory Group for New AVMA and AAVMC Commission

Date: February 20, 2021 by Press Release

Aiken, SC (Jan. 8, 2021) – The Independent Veterinary Practitioners Association (IVPA), the first nonprofit association dedicated to uniting independently owned and operated veterinary practices, today announced the appointment of one of its board members to the Advisory Group of a new Commission. Patricia Hill, DVM, has been appointed by The...

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Headline: SNAPDRAGONS' Dragon Flowers

Date: February 20, 2021 by Sue Ercolini

Every once in a while, you meet someone who can change your life in a most profound and positive way. That’s what happened to me as a child when my grandmother Sykes, mum-mum, lived within bicycle distance of our home. By now you know she was an avid gardener with numerous varieties of annuals, perennials, and roses growing in her garden bord...

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Headline: Finance - As Goes January

Date: February 4, 2021 by Scott Crosby

What kind of year will 2021 be, economically?   One historic portent has always been:  “As goes January, so goes the year.”   Forecasting the future is difficult at best.  Nonetheless, investors large and small naturally search for any indication of what the future will bring.   Over ...

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Headline: Presidents' Day

Date: February 4, 2021 by Scott Crosby

Baby Boomers – more numerous than any generation prior to the Millennials – were born in the 1940s and ‘50s, after the end of World War II.  Baby Boomers have lived through fourteen Presidents.  Half of them are Democrats, and half are Republicans.   The Boomers’ first President was Harry Truman, a Democ...

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Headline: Investing - Getting Started

Date: January 22, 2021 by Scott Crosby

Are you new to the world of investing? Not sure if investing is for you? Not sure what questions to ask? Welcome to the Investors’ Column; it is intended for you. Get to know the basics – how to get started, and how to make money to supplement a steady paycheck. Investing is a way for you to make money by getting involved in the count...

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Headline: COVID-19 Vaccine information

Date: January 21, 2021 by The Simpsonville Sentinel

Prisma Health would like to make sure that you have the information you need to stay informed about the COVID-19 vaccine. Note: You MUST have an appointment through the CDC’s Vaccine Administration Management System (VAMS) with a QR code to be vaccinated at one of our sites. Phase 1a and individuals age 70+ are eligible for the COVID-19 vac...

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Headline: Council commits to contractor for Arts Center renovation

Date: January 21, 2021 by The Simpsonville Sentinel

Simpsonville City Council moved the arts center renovation forward Tuesday by unanimously approving a notice of intent to award a contract for the project to Central Interiors. Council voted 7-0 at its first business meeting of 2021 to approve the notice presented by City Administrator Dianna Gracely, who said the City was required to select the c...

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Headline: Food Lion purchases 3 area BI-LO stores

Date: January 21, 2021 by Shirley Adams

How complicated the grocery business has become especially with the added stress of a COVID-19 pandemic that just will not end! Grocery stores have faced increased demands for certain products, growing requests for timely delivery options, safety concerns for their employees and for their consumers, and increasing costs to implement protective meas...

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Headline: Expedition - Belton Area Museum Assn. hosts Natural History Exhibit from around the world

Date: January 21, 2021 by Courtney Riddle

Opening the door and coming face to face with the 4th largest lion to come out of Africa is a jolt that sends your imagination straight to safari in the African bush. Belton Area Museum Association is currently host to an exhibit aptly named Expedition: A Natural History Adventure Around the World that showcases a large collection of natural histor...

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Headline: Let's Be Better At Building A Better Butler

Date: January 21, 2021 by Taft Matney

You may have seen signs from the South Carolina Department of Transportation peppering the landscape along East Butler Road and advertising virtual and in-person public input sessions about an upcoming project to widen the road. Taft Matney Someone recently reached out to me and said, “It would not be so necessary if the city wasn&rsquo...

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Headline: Fountain Inn family restores historic barn and celebrates Patriotism

Date: January 21, 2021 by Peggy Layton

In 1949 Willis and his wife, Leo Curry Willis, bought 50 acres of farm property just south of Fountain Inn, South Carolina, for $38 per acre with no access from Highway 14 south of town. Laurens County was contacted to cut a road to this property. A dirt road was cut and rightly named Willis Road. There were no other houses on Willis Road when the ...

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Headline: Moonville Mae Reflects on Driving during 2020

Date: December 21, 2020 by Moonville Mae

Everyone is aware that 2020 has been a challenging year.  I taught for over twenty years in Greenville County School District’s Challenge Program, a service for advanced students.  Our charge as teachers was to provide these students with a “challenging” curriculum asking them to think differently and solve problems and ...

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Headline: Mauldin National Day of Prayer

Date: May 22, 2020 by Shirley Adams

On May 7, 2020 at noon, local religious leaders gathered with Mauldin Mayor Terry Merritt to celebrate the National Day of Prayer.  As in previous years, the event was held under a tent on the lawn in front of Mauldin City Hall.   Many of the churches and participants taking part in this year’s ceremony, were involved last yea...

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