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Headline: Passing It On... Planning Mauldin’s Parks for the Next Generation

Section: Political

Date: April 8, 2026 by Taft Matney

Long before I was elected to City Council, something hit me at one of my son’s practices at City Park while I was talking with some friends I grew up with. Our kids were playing on the same fields we played on. There’s something special about that. There’s something special about a community where generations can share the same sp...

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Headline: Opportunity, Progress, and Community

Section: Political

Date: March 11, 2026 by Taft Matney

Every so often, you witness a moment that perfectly captures what makes a community special. A few weeks ago, I had the chance to experience one of those moments right here in Mauldin, and it didn’t happen in our council chambers or at a ribbon cutting. It happened inside a busy Chick-fil-A. TAFT MATNEY Chick-fil-A CEO An...

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Headline: A Decade in the Spotlight: Celebrating Season 10 of the Mauldin Theatre Company

Section: Political

Date: February 12, 2026 by Taft Matney

On January 30, the Mauldin Theatre Company (MTC) unveiled its Season 10 lineup to a packed room at the Mauldin Cultural Center. There was a feeling that went beyond the usual announcement of new shows. It felt like a milestone. Ten seasons ago, the idea that a municipal theatre company in a repurposed school cafetorium (cafeteria and gymnasium) cou...

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

Section: Political

Date: January 14, 2026 by Taft Matney

One of Mauldin’s greatest strengths is our commitment to being a city for every stage of life. As a city council member, I often talk about roads, infrastructure, economic development, and growth, but just as important are the places that build community, connection, and quality of life. Few facilities do that better than the Ray W. Hopkins M...

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Headline: Looking Ahead... Mauldin’s Momentum in the New Year

Section: Political

Date: December 10, 2025 by Taft Matney

As we get ready to turn the page to a new year, there’s a renewed sense of momentum and possibility in the City of Mauldin. Much of what we’ve been planning, debating, and refining over the past several years is moving from concept to reality, and 2026 will be a year where Mauldin continues its evolution into a city that is more connect...

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Headline: Building on Momentum Together

Section: Political

Date: November 7, 2025 by Taft Matney

Last night, I was humbled and deeply grateful to be reelected to a fourth term on Mauldin City Council. The trust our community has placed in me is something I never take for granted. Serving the city I grew up in and the people who make it what it is remains a true honor. Over the last several years, Mauldin has become a city on the move. We&rsqu...

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Headline: Councilman's Corner

Section: Political

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: Get Amp’d Up This Summer in Mauldin!

Section: Political

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: We Want Your Voice

Section: Political

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: Councilman's Corner

Section: Political

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: Who’s Gonna Fill Their Shoes?

Section: Local

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: Van Drives Away

Section: Political

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 fir...

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Headline: It’s a Kick

Section: Political

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: Pulling Back the Curtain

Section: Local

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: Thank you.

Section: Political

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: It’s Time to Get Dressed

Section: Political

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: There's still work to do

Section: Political

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: Q&A...Taft Matney

Section: Local

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: Back to the Beach

Section: Political

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: Old MacDonald had a Farmers Market.

Section: Local

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 somethi...

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Headline: City Center...It's the First Step, but it's a Big Step

Section: Local

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: Let's Be Better At Building A Better Butler

Section: Local

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 was...

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