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Shewmaker elected Mayor
3 weeks ago 0 commentsIncumbent Mayor soundly defeated by retired Human Relations Director In a stunning upset Paul Shewmaker handily defeated Mayor Janice Curtis by a total of 1006 to 752. What happened? The […]
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Mavericks Win in Overtime Thriller 41-38 to Advance Mauldin Football to Take On Clover in Second Round
1 month ago 1 commentThe Mauldin Mavericks will be on the road against Clover High School in the second round of the Class AAAAA football state playoffs Friday night November 15th. Clover (11-0, 4-0) […]
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Mauldin United Methodist Church celebrates 150 years
2 months ago 0 commentsOn Sunday, September 8, 2019 at 10:30 AM the Mauldin United Methodist Church celebrated its 150th anniversary. The event was conducted across the street from the church at the Mauldin […]
Local News
Video – Simpsonville S.C. 2019 Christmas Parade
December 2, 2019Click Here to Subscribe [...]Make America Neighborly Again.
November 22, 2019As I write this, we’re a couple of days removed from the city’s election. The mayor is in a runoff with a council member, and [...]Veterans Appreciation event at the Fountain Inn Museum
November 22, 2019The Fountain Inn Museum will proudly present the full month of November as veterans appreciation month. We will have a complete [...]
- Diane Irving & Kyle Murphy
- From the desk of the Mayor-Elect
- South Carolina Sestercentennial Commission launches Liberty Trail of S.C. American Revolution
Nature News
Etta Greer Garden Club News
November 22, 2019During the October meeting, a program was given about ‘Herb Gardening’, with a focus on culinary herbs. Our speaker provided [...]Stepping Back in Time at Historic Brattonsville
November 22, 2019Story and Photos by Courtney Riddle Stepping out of the edge of the woods at Historic Brattonsville is a lot like stepping back [...]South Carolina Arbor Day December 6, 2019
November 22, 2019Did you know that South Carolina is the only state in the nation to hold ARBOR DAY in December, the first Friday of the month, [...]
- Fountain Inn Garden Club News
- GARDEN ORNAMENTS …A Journey of Discovery
- Exploring Local Heritage at Hagood Mill Historic Site and Hagood Creek Petroglyph Site
Editorials
Letter to the Editor
November 22, 2019Handicap Voter Denial Yesterday morning my neighbor phoned me. She was at City Park to vote and being disabled with both oxygen [...]Letter to the Editor
November 22, 2019Sons of Confederate Veterans Participation Dear Mr. Gecy: I was very unhappy to hear of the Fountain Inn Chamber of Commerce’s [...]Letter to the Editor
October 25, 2019Supporting Paul Shewmaker for Mayor Simpsonville faces a clear choice this November 5th: Paul Shewmaker for mayor. We need a [...]
Celebrations
Video – Simpsonville S.C. 2019 Christmas Parade
December 2, 2019Click Here to Subscribe [...]Veterans Appreciation event at the Fountain Inn Museum
November 22, 2019The Fountain Inn Museum will proudly present the full month of November as veterans appreciation month. We will have a complete [...]Diane Irving & Kyle Murphy
November 22, 2019Simpsonville resident, Diane Irving, became engaged to William Kyle Murphy of Greenwood, SC earlier this year. Both attended [...]
- Third Annual Gingerbread House Competition
- Veterans Day ceremonies were held both in Simpsonville and Fountain Inn on Nov. 11
- Melvin & Motown – A 90th Birthday celebration
Church News
Mauldin First Baptist Annual Fall Festival
November 22, 2019For two hours in the late afternoon and early evening of October 27, 2019, the Mauldin First Baptist Church’s parking lot at [...]Fairview Presbyterian Church: A Rich History and a Promising Future
November 22, 2019A visit to Fairview Presbyterian Church would be well worth anyone’s time and effort for many reasons. Driving down Fairview [...]Mauldin United Methodist Church celebrates 150 years
October 25, 2019On Sunday, September 8, 2019 at 10:30 AM the Mauldin United Methodist Church celebrated its 150th anniversary. The event was [...]
Historical News
Stepping Back in Time at Historic Brattonsville
November 22, 2019Story and Photos by Courtney Riddle Stepping out of the edge of the woods at Historic Brattonsville is a lot like stepping back [...]South Carolina Sestercentennial Commission launches Liberty Trail of S.C. American Revolution
November 22, 2019The American Battlefield Trust and the South Carolina Battleground Preservation Trust had a Press Conference and reception to [...]Fairview Presbyterian Church: A Rich History and a Promising Future
November 22, 2019A visit to Fairview Presbyterian Church would be well worth anyone’s time and effort for many reasons. Driving down Fairview [...]
- 1960 World Series Remembered
- Moonville Mae Says Is It Dixie Highway or Buncombe/Augusta Road or US 25?
- Exploring Local Heritage at Hagood Mill Historic Site and Hagood Creek Petroglyph Site
Sports News
Mavericks Win in Overtime Thriller 41-38 to Advance Mauldin Football to Take On Clover in Second Round
November 9, 2019The Mauldin Mavericks will be on the road against Clover High School in the second round of the Class AAAAA football state [...]1960 World Series Remembered
October 30, 2019Editor’s Note: Tonight the Houston Astros and the Washington Nationals face-off in game seven of the World Series. It’s all [...]Local Champions
July 26, 2019[...]
- Greater Mauldin Chamber Golf Tournament… another huge success
- Not your average Sunday at the Masters
- New Cheer Group qualifies for Nationals
Political News
From the desk of the Mayor-Elect
November 22, 2019So, the race is over … I won. I have to say I’m still a bit in a state of shock. I felt good about the race but there was [...]Shewmaker elected Mayor
November 22, 2019Incumbent Mayor soundly defeated by retired Human Relations Director In a stunning upset Paul Shewmaker handily defeated Mayor [...]Simpsonville City council replaces insurance appointed attorneys after suggested settlement offer turned down
October 25, 2019Lawsuit filed by former Chief of Police Keith Grounsell continues through the courts. The Simpsonville City Council met on two [...]
- New paper ballot voting machines introduced
- Clemson Eye Among the First to Implant New PanOptix Lens
- Inn the Know
School News
Teachers voice concerns over salary, working conditions and funding
June 21, 2019The state is at crossroads regarding our school system. Teachers all across South Carolina have voiced concerns about proposed [...]Silas Reid, 4th Grader at Bethel Elementary wins Papa John’s Pizza essay contest
June 21, 2019Papa John’s of the upstate holds an essay contest every year in honor of teacher appreciation week. All children from [...]Mauldin Navy JROTC earns distinguished unit award
May 10, 2019Mauldin High School’s Navy Junior Reserve Officer Corps has finished the 2018-2019 school year having earned the Commander, [...]
- Hillcrest High School 55th Reunion held at Younts Center
- Williams Barber College elevates the community with outreach and education in Mauldin
- Memories of Old Mauldin High School
Other News
Etta Greer Garden Club News
During the October meeting, a program was given about ‘Herb Gardening’, with a focus on culinary herbs. Our speaker provided information about cultivating, caring for, harvesting and preserving herbs. She […]
Did You Know?
I know one thing; the days are getting shorter. It seems like I go to bed on a Saturday night, but when I awaken it is already Monday morning. If […]
Shewmaker elected Mayor
Incumbent Mayor soundly defeated by retired Human Relations Director In a stunning upset Paul Shewmaker handily defeated Mayor Janice Curtis by a total of 1006 to 752. What happened? The […]
Veterans Day ceremonies were held both in Simpsonville and Fountain Inn on Nov. 11
In Simpsonville, the event was held at the Activity and Senior Center from 11 to 12 o’clock on November 11. After opening remarks by the Mayor, the invocation was offered […]