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09/28/2026 · Abbeville County

The Three Words That Give Your Day Back

“Let me check” is not evasive, rude, or a sign that you’re bad at being helpful. It’s a small pause that keeps other people’s urgency from becoming your schedule.

09/27/2026

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Shakespeare’s Secret: How One Poem Turns Summer Into a Promise

Shakespeare begins with a question about summer and ends by claiming that a poem can outlive time itself. The astonishing part is not the boast—it’s how carefully the sonnet earns it.

09/27/2026

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The Trouble With the Future Is That It Hasn’t Happened Yet

Seneca’s ancient advice for modern catastrophizers is less “think positive” than “stop giving your imagination documentary status.”

09/27/2026

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The National Ear: Washington Sells Certainty, America Buys Confusion

The country’s biggest arguments all point to the same problem: leaders keep promising control over systems they cannot steer. Meanwhile, families, courts, and small employers keep paying the bill.

09/27/2026

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The Immersive Van Gogh Industrial Complex Must Be Stopped

I have seen “Starry Night” projected onto a warehouse wall, and I survived. But somewhere between the swelling soundtrack and the $38 tote bag, we stopped looking at art and started being gently processed by it.

09/27/2026

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Public Input Survey Closes Monday, October 12! Horry County is developing a master plan for a trail network that will connect communities, create new opportunities, and bring our county together. At the heart of this vision is a continuous trail connecting Conway and Myrtle Beach. There’s still time to make your voice heard! The public input survey closes Monday, October 12. Visit our website to take the survey and share your comments to help shape the future of trails and greenways in Horry County. Take the survey here - https://engagekh.mysocialpinpoint.com/index.php?cID=1380 The Trail Master Plan will evaluate existing trails, identify gaps and opportunities, and establish priorities for creating a safe, connected network for residents and visitors. A key focus is a primary corridor connecting Conway and Myrtle Beach, linking Horry County’s historic center with the Grand Strand. Additional connections could extend into surrounding communities and rural areas, improving access to schools, parks, and services while creating more opportunities for walking and biking. The plan will also help guide future investments and strengthen connections between people and the places that matter most. Don’t miss your chance to be part of the vision! Visit our website, take the survey, and share your input by Monday, October 12.

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Anderson County Veterans Parade - Anderson County Join us as Anderson County comes together to honor the men and women who have served our nation at the Anderson County Veterans Parade on Sunday, November 8, 2026 @ 3:00 PM | Main Street, Downtown Anderson. Community organizations, businesses, schools, civic groups and others are invited to participate in the parade. Questions? Contact Beverly Childs | 864-964-6556 | [email protected]. 💠Register to Participate in the Veterans Parade 💠 « All Events Anderson County Veterans Parade November 8th | 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm Join us as Anderson County comes together to honor the men and women who have served our nation at the Anderson County Veterans Parade. Sunday, November 8, 2026 Lineup: 2:00 PM Parade: 3:00 PM Location: Downtown Anderson along Main Street Community organizations, businesses, schools, civic groups and others are invited to participate in the parade. Register to Participate in the Veterans Parade Questions? Contact Beverly Childs at 864-964-6556 or [email protected]. Come line Main Street as we honor our veterans and thank them for their service to our country. Add to calendar Google Calendar iCalendar Outlook 365 Outlook Live Details Date: November 8th Time: 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm Event Tags:Veterans Day, Veterans Parade Venue Downtown Anderson Main Street Anderson, SC 29624 United States + Google Map Phone 864-964-6556

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