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Priscilla Presley to share her story at Harbison Theatre

Priscilla Presley is coming to the Midlands to tell her story in her own words. At 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 21, the Harbison Theatre at Midlands Technical College presents “An Evening with Priscilla Presley: The Story of Elvis & the King’s Legacy.” The all-new program offers audiences a personal look at life with Elvis Presley, from the moment they met when she was 14 years old to the legacy that endures today.

Irmo, SC · 2d
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The Augusta Chronicle

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Foodees Fest brings food vendors to Augusta this weekend

Foodees Fest Food & Culture Festival returns to Augusta this weekend with plenty of food trucks, entertainment, and shopping. Dozens of food vendors and many crafters and artists will be on hand for the three-day event that opens Friday on Fifth Street in downtown Augusta. More: Jerk House brings Jamaican favorites to Washington Road | Exclusive Billed as a traveling food festival, Foodees Fest combines a wide variety of food vendors, artisans and crafters in a community-focused event. The festival aims to create opportunities for attendees to sample new foods, explore unique products and support participating businesses and makers, according to the event's website. It is a traveling festival that visits many cities in the East, bringing together many cultures through food and food products, according to its website, www.foodeesfest.com . Foodees Fest will be held 1-7 p.m. on Friday and 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday. There will be on-site parking, according to the event information. Admission is free, but organizers ask that patrons pre-register to assist with planning. Registration enters festival-goers in a raffle to win a free meal. To register, visit https://www.foodeesfest.com/event/augusta-ga-2026 . Jennifer Miller covers food and business for The Augusta Chronicle. She

Augusta, GA · 1d

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Pastor’s march to S.C. honors blinded WWII veteran Isaac Woodard

BATESBURG-LEESVILLE, S.C. - A faith leader from Baltimore began a 40-mile walk before dawn Thursday from Batesburg-Leesville to Columbia, retracing Highway 1 to demand state lawmakers establish a study commission on racial harm and remedies. The walk marks 80 years since an all-white jury acquitted a Batesburg police chief in...

Batesburg, SC · 1d
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At 25, South Carolina's African American History Monument remains ‘a living teaching model’

The African American History Monument was unveiled at the South Carolina State House in 2001, making this year the monuments 25th anniversary. Upon its erection, the African American History Monument made South Carolina the first state in the country to have a monument dedicated to Black history on the grounds of its State Capitol.

South Carolina · 1d
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WIS-TV

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Veterans Day Parade to be held in Columbia

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) - The city is celebrating Veterans Day with its annual parade next Wednesday. Columbia’s Veterans Day Parade honors the service members, veterans, and military families who define the Midlands. The event is one of the largest Veterans Day celebrations in the Southeast and a significant event...

Columbia, SC · 3d

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Special Olympics South Carolina hosts Palmetto Cup golf tournament

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) - More than 100 Special Olympics athletes participated in the 2026 Palmetto Cup, the first year as a standalone event on Saturday. This year’s golf tournament, usually held during the state fall games, included a unified team play and a skills competition at the Spring Valley Country Club.

Columbia, SC · 2h

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Artist says SC Arts Commission threatened to claw back funds over refusal to sign ideology pledge

COLUMBIA — Cristina Victor remembered feeling "so grateful" in 2025 when she learned that she was being awarded the artists' business initiative grant, administered by the South Carolina Arts Commission. Victor, a Charleston-based Cuban-American interdisciplinary artist and educator, had launched an arts business centered on her work with ceramics....

South Carolina · 2d

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Former Gamecock QB Connor Shaw talks recovery, heart health advocacy

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) - Former South Carolina quarterback Connor Shaw recently sat down with WIS to reflect on his recovery and discuss his advocacy work, just over a year after surviving sudden cardiac arrest. In September 2025, Shaw collapsed while coaching his son’s flag football game in Simpsonville. Now fully...

Columbia, SC · 2d

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LIST: Veterans Day events happening across the Coastal Empire

SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - Counties across the Coastal Empire are honoring veterans with events and parades in Georgia and South Carolina. Check back as WTOC adds more events as they are announced. Veterans Day 2026 is on Wednesday, Nov. 11. Georgia. Bryan County. McAllister Elementary School Veterans Day Program. What:...

Georgia · 1d

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The Carolinas Showed Up and Showed Out at the 2nd Annual Carolina Soul Music Awards

From red carpet glamour and celebrity sightings to major wins and heartfelt tributes, Columbia proved Southern Soul and Carolina talent deserve a big stage. The Carolinas had something to say on November 1st, and it said it with soul, star power and and Oscar-worthy red carpet looks!. The 2nd Annual...

Columbia, SC · 2d

yourislandnews.com

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Veterans Day: Service to take center stage

Parades, ceremonies and a free meal will honor veterans across Beaufort and Jasper counties Nov. 11, with a Lowcountry boil extending the celebration Nov. 14. From a parade led by a decorated Vietnam veteran to a free meal in downtown Beaufort, communities across Beaufort and Jasper counties will gather Wednesday, Nov. 11, to thank those who served.

Beaufort County, SC · 1d

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Batesburg-Leesville Chamber of Commerce Celebrates 80 Years with Annual Banquet Bash

Batesburg-Leesville, SC 11/06/2026 - The Batesburg-Leesville Chamber of Commerce is preparing for a special evening of celebration as it marks 80 years of serving and supporting the local business community. Tickets are now on sale for the 2026 Chamber Banquet Bash, scheduled for Thursday, November 19, from 7 p.m. to...

Batesburg, SC · 1d

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Trippe Gallery Exhibits Kathryn Griswold’s Avian Portraits

For the month of November, embracing the spirit of fall on the eastern shore and in concert with the 55th annual Waterfowl Festival, The Trippe Gallery is pleased to introduce a new artist to collectors featuring an exhibition Wild Elegance ~ Avian Portraits by Kathryn Griswold. It is in the...

South Carolina · 22h

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2026 James Brown Turkey Giveaway registration coming up

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WJBF) – Thanksgiving is less than 3 weeks away which means it’s almost time for the James Brown Family Foundation Annual Turkey Giveaway. Registration for the giveaway will take place at May Park tomorrow, November 7th and next Saturday, November 14th from 9 am – 11am. Registrants should being a current state issued […]

Richmond County, GA · 1d

The Augusta Chronicle

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Let the festivities begin: Your holiday events guide

November ushers in the holiday season with plans for family and friend gatherings, shopping for presents. lots of turkey, and events of all kind. Throughout the season, The Augusta Chronicle will keep readers on top of what's going on from public Thanksgiving dinners, to performances, Santa visits and parades, This will be an ongoing list so check back often. If you have events to share, please email the information to jmiller@usatodayco.com. Happy Holidays! Nutcracker returns: The NUTCRACKER? Magical Christmas Ballet international ensemble will perform at the Miller Theater in Augusta on Nov. 20. Dancers from across the world will perform with local children. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit www.nutcracker.com . Special pricing is available for groups. Call 800-320-1733 or email groups@nutcracker.com . A portion of the proceeds from this event will go to the Girl Scouts of Historic Georgia. Lights of the South: This annual event will be from Nov. 20 through Dec. 30 at 630 Louisville Road in Grovetown. Activities include more than 5 million lights across more than 100 acres, hayrides, Christmas Tree Maze, Candy Land playground, marshmallow roasting, Santa visits, holiday food, and family activities. Visit https://lightsofthesouth.com/ for information and pricing. Polar Express: The

Augusta, GA · 3d

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8 Small Towns In Georgia So Unsettling They Could Be The Setting Of Your Worst Nightmare

Ever wonder which small towns in Georgia feel almost too quiet to be real?. These 8 places offer strange history and empty looking streets that seem trapped in another era!. Tucked into Hancock County, Sparta looks like the set of an old film that nobody bothered to strike. Faded storefronts...

Georgia · 5d

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Finding Solutions: ‘Dancing with the Aiken Stars’ winners raise more than $50K

The money goes to Nurture Home, which houses women battling mental illness and gives them the tools to succeed.

Aiken, SC · 3d

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Monetta Drive-In Theatre Still Shows Double Features Under The Stars In Aiken County

A giant peach holds the projector. That is not a joke, and it is easily my favorite fact about this place. The peach went up in 2014 to house a digital projector for the main field. Around it sit three big screens, and every single one plays a double feature...

Aiken County, SC · 4d

golfdaily.com

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Bobby Jones Links to Manage Mount Vintage Golf Club in North Augusta, S.C.

Scenic 27-hole golf operation readies for proud next chapter with expert operations and elevated service. ALPHARETTA, Georgia– Bobby Jones Links, one of the fastest-growing club management and development companies in the industry, is proud to have been selected to manage the golf and food and beverage operations at Mount Vintage Golf Club in North Augusta, South Carolina.

North Augusta, SC · 5d