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Local News
New Website for The Simpsonville Sentinel…….
August 23, 2021The Simpsonville Sentinel has a new website. You may go to our new website by clicking this link: simpsonville-sentinel.com [...]
Senior athletes graduate with honors
July 21, 2021Hillcrest, Mauldin and Woodmont graduates recognized for achievements as scholars and athletes Mauldin High School Arianna Simon [...]Special “Honor Flight” for Korean War Veterans scheduled for July of 2022
July 21, 2021We have a commitment from the UPSTATE HONOR FLIGHT ORGANIZATION to put together a Special Honor Flight for all Korean War [...]
- Upstate Young Marines…Serving our community
- South Carolina Military Department hosts career fair for service members and public
- Let’s Go Flying – On Mars!
Money Matters
Brent Parris joins Countybank as Svp, Chief Human Resources Officer
July 21, 2021Greenwood, S.C. — Countybank is pleased to welcome Brent Parris as Senior Vice President, Chief Human Resources Officer. Parris [...]
Investors Column – Company Takeover
July 21, 2021At some point, most investors experience owning stock in a company that is taken over by another company. How does a company [...]Finance – Taxes Destroy
July 21, 2021Taxes destroy. Want to really hurt the segment of the population just above the poverty line – the people who have the most [...]
- Finance – What is “Stagflation”?
- Investors Column – What are Mutual Funds?
- Investors Column – Investment Strategies and Goals
Nature News
FINDING THE ULTIMATE HYDRANGEAS
July 21, 2021When walking around my garden, I didn’t realize I had so many different hydrangeas, mostly because of my friend Maggie who [...]
EVOLUTION OF MS. PICKLES…Silly Garden Scarecrows
June 25, 2021As 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 [...]
Let’s Go Flying – On Mars!
June 25, 2021It has been an exciting few months on Mars! NASA’s latest Mars rover, Perseverance, landed on February 15th. For those not [...]
Editorials
CONFIRMING AND CERTIFYING ELECTION RESULTS IS ALL PART OF THE CONSTITUTIONAL PROCESS
November 28, 2020Long before last Tuesday, there has been considerable handwringing on all sides over the 2020 November election. At this point in [...]“STANDING UP FOR THE CONSTITUTION AND FREEDOM IS WORK THAT LIES AHEAD FOR ALL AMERICANS.” November 13, 2020
November 28, 2020In a speech given by Supreme Court Justice Alito on November 12th, he concluded with the statement, “Standing up for the [...]
We’re Still at Work.
August 28, 2020The last time we talked, I started by saying, “I preface this by saying that as rapidly as things continue changing, there’s [...]
Political News
Legislative Update
July 21, 2021Dear friends and neighbors: Thank you for allowing me the opportunity to serve as your State Representative in Columbia. With the [...]
Duncan’s “Old Glory Only Act” signs three more cosponsors after Biden Administration authorized U.S. Embassies to hang BLM flags
June 25, 2021Today, Congressman Jeff Duncan (SC-03) is filing three more cosponsors to H.R.85, the “Old Glory Only Act,” which will [...]
Planning for the future
June 24, 2021From the desk of the Mayor… Mayoral Minutes Your city’s budget is the most important item voted on each year. It lays out a [...]
- Teaming Up to Keep Laurens County Beautiful
- Column: Inn the Know… Bell’s Bits
- Legislative Update, Rep. Garry Smith
Celebrations
40th Anniversary of the Ware Shoals Catfish Feastival recognized by the S.C. House of Representatives
July 21, 2021Special to the Sentinel South Carolina Rep. Stewart Jones, presented a proclamation to the organizers of the Ware Shoals Catfish [...]
Memorial Day event back at Veterans Corner
June 2, 2021Memorial Day is a long-standing tradition to honor and remember those who served in our military and gave their lives in defense [...]
Mauldin Memorial Day Ceremony set for May 31st
June 2, 2021The City of Mauldin will hold its Memorial Day Ceremony on May 31st at the Veterans War Memorial on the campus of the Cultural [...]
- Local golfers compete in Beaufort Charities Invitational
- Three Generations at the Charities “The Gecy Guys”
- Audre Dix celebrates 100th Birthday
Recipes
Rhoda’s Recipes – German Potato Salad
July 21, 2021The recipe for this issue is one that I have had in my recipe box for over 40 years. I must have found it in a magazine but the [...]
Rhoda’s Recipes – Best Ever Cheese Cake
June 25, 2021When I attended college, the food served in the cafeteria was marginal at best. The one exception (and a constant temptation) was [...]Rhoda’s Recipes – Ritz Chicken
June 1, 2021Ritz Chicken – May 2021 Growing up as an Army brat and living in many locations both in America and abroad, I was exposed [...]
Church News
Mauldin holds National Day of Prayer…
June 1, 2021On May 6, 2021 at noon, local religious leaders gathered with Mauldin Mayor Terry Merritt to celebrate the National Day of [...]
Simpsonville United Methodist Little Pantry
June 1, 2021Simpsonville United Methodist installed, with the help of the Boy Scouts, a free little pantry. The pantry is stocked with [...]
Welcome to the Reedy River Missionary Baptist Church!
February 23, 2021Love, Peace, and Joy! The distinctive church that rests along West Butler Road in the crook of the turnoff to Conestee projects [...]
- Mauldin National Day of Prayer
- A New Way to Celebrate Easter!
- Grace Covenant Presbyterian Church dedicates new Portico over front entrance
Historical News
Gray Court Owings Historical Society News
April 27, 2021The Gray Court Owings Historical Society is looking for new members. We have a Museum in Owings and the Culbertson Backcountry [...]Moonville Mae greets you from Spring! Finally!
April 27, 2021Spring is bringing many positive happenings lift to spirits. May joy come in the morning with the warmth of the sun. May the sun [...]
Moonville Mae says God Provides!
March 25, 2021Moonville Mae – Working from Home Moonville Mae says Would you believe that this beautiful house in Pendleton, SC, was [...]
- Fountain Inn family restores historic barn and celebrates Patriotism
- Presidents’ Day
- Moonville Mae announces two upcoming exciting history projects in March!
Sports News
Senior athletes graduate with honors
July 21, 2021Hillcrest, Mauldin and Woodmont graduates recognized for achievements as scholars and athletes Mauldin High School Arianna Simon [...]Hillcrest Golf team wins SC Region 1 Tourney
June 2, 2021On May 5, the Hillcrest High School golf team met at Legacy Pines, for the South Carolina region one golf tournament. The [...]
Local golfers compete in Beaufort Charities Invitational
June 2, 2021Oldest Charity Golf Tournament in South Carolina The 2021 Beaufort Charities Invitational was held at the Fripp Island Ocean [...]
- Three Generations at the Charities “The Gecy Guys”
- Fountain Inn HS names first basketball coach
- Mauldin Recreation teams win state tournaments
School News
Fountain Inn HS names first basketball coach
March 25, 2021Special to the Sentinel Robby Bell, Athletic Director rnbell@greenville.k12.sc.us Rod Sadler has been selected as the first head [...]
Dr. Phinnize J. Fisher Middle School VEX Robotics Team wins State competition
March 25, 2021Congratulations to the Dr. Phinnize J. FisherMiddle School VEX Robotics Team for their win at the State Competition on Saturday, [...]Local Students celebrate unique Graduations
January 22, 2021While the Holley family had two members of the graduating class of 2020, the graduations were like no other. Mallory Holley is a [...]
- COVID-19: Freshman Year, An Inside Scoop
- Studious Seniors Graduate with Academic Honors and Sports Achievements Amidst Coronavirus
- Fountain Inn student, one of SIX FURMAN GRADUATES to RECEIVE FULBRIGHT U.S. STUDENT PROGRAM GRANTS TO TEACH OVERSEAS
Other News
Senior athletes graduate with honors
Hillcrest, Mauldin and Woodmont graduates recognized for achievements as scholars and athletes Mauldin High School Arianna Simon – Mauldin High SchoolValedictorian and Varsity Golfer With a GPA of 5.4, Arianna […]
Column: Inn the Know… Bell’s Bits
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. […]
Younts Center to hold fundraiser with Edwin McCain as the headliner
By Debbie AlphinExecutive DirectorYounts Center forPerforming Arts The Younts Center is honored to host EDWIN McCAIN IN CONCERT as a fundraiser for our beautiful performing arts venue in the heart […]
Planning for the future
From the desk of the Mayor… Mayoral Minutes I have had this one particular poster hanging prominently in my house for quite a few years now. It is an original […]
