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🚴‍♀️ A New Trail Is Taking Shape: Swamp Rabbit Trail Extension Connects Simpsonville & Fountain Inn

🎶 An Exciting New Chapter for Live Music in Simpsonville: Opry Entertainment Group Selected to Manage CCNB Amphitheatre

🏨 Ground Broken on New SpringHill Suites Hotel in Downtown Fountain Inn

😁 Just for Fun

📅 Feb 11-15 - 🍷10th Annual Valentine's Wine & Chocolate Tasting
Creative evening for all ages.
🕝 Times vary by date
📍 City Scape Winery
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📅 Feb 11 & Feb 16 - 🎶 Musical Jamboree (ages 18mo–4yrs)
Music, movement, and stories for preschoolers.
🕝 10 AM-10:30 AM
📍 Five Forks Library
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📅 Feb 13 - 👨‍👩‍👧 Parents’ Night Out (Valentine’s weekend)
Drop the kids off for a fun evening while parents enjoy a night out.
🕝 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
📍 Five Forks Methodist Church
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📅 Feb 14 - Valentine’s Cake Decorating for 2 Date Night
Cake decorating for two
🕝 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
📍 Social Latitude, Woodruff Road
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📅 Feb 19 - 🎨 Family Craft Night
Creative evening for all ages.
🕝 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
📍 Five Forks Library
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Big things are happening along the Prisma Health Swamp Rabbit Trail! Construction is officially underway on a brand-new, two-mile paved extension that will link Simpsonville and Fountain Inn, creating an even stronger connection between the two communities.

Often referred to as the “Golden Strip” extension, this new stretch of trail is designed as a shared-use path for walkers, runners, cyclists, and anyone who enjoys getting outside. Once complete, it will wind through wooded areas, pass alongside neighborhoods, and connect to several key local destinations—making it both scenic and practical.

This extension isn’t just about recreation—it’s about connection. The project is designed to make it easier for residents to travel safely between Simpsonville and Fountain Inn without a car, encouraging healthier lifestyles and more active transportation options. It also adds another beautiful section to one of the Upstate’s most loved community assets.

As construction continues, anticipation is already building. By summer, locals could be strolling, biking, and rolling between the two cities on a trail that brings people, neighborhoods, and destinations closer together—one mile at a time.

We’ll keep an eye on progress and share updates as opening day gets closer!

Simpsonville, S.C. — The City of Simpsonville is tuning up for an exciting new era at the CCNB Amphitheatre. City Council has signaled its intent to finalize a contract with Opry Entertainment Group (OEG) to serve as the venue’s new manager, with a final vote expected at the February business meeting.

At a recent special meeting, Council voted unanimously (7–0) to move forward with a resolution approving the agreement, setting the stage for a formal vote on February 10. If approved, OEG will take on the promotion, operation, and management of the amphitheatre at Heritage Park.

Mayor Paul Shewmaker, who served on the selection committee, called the agreement a “new day” for the amphitheatre.

The recommendation follows months of evaluation by a committee appointed by Council and the Mayor, which selected OEG in December after reviewing multiple candidates. The CCNB Amphitheatre is widely recognized as one of South Carolina’s premier outdoor concert venues, hosting major touring acts and community events throughout the year.

Opry Entertainment Group CEO Patrick Moore expressed enthusiasm about joining the Simpsonville community.

For music lovers and event-goers across the Golden Strip, this partnership signals fresh momentum—and even bigger nights—under the stars in Simpsonville. 🎤✨

Exciting progress is underway in Fountain Inn as developers have officially broken ground on a new SpringHill Suites by Marriott in the heart of downtown.

Construction crews began grading and demolition work on the long-vacant site at 300 Jones Street in early February, marking a major milestone for the project. Over the coming weeks, work will continue with stormwater infrastructure before vertical construction begins. The hotel is expected to be completed in 2027.

The 109-room hotel, approved by Fountain Inn City Council in July 2025, is projected to generate $2.3 million in revenue for the city over the next decade, according to City officials. The project is being developed by Fountain Inn Hotel Partners and is seen as a key addition to the city’s growing downtown district.

The project also addresses a longstanding downtown need, adding 60 new public parking spaces along with over 100 on-site parking spaces for hotel guests.

With dirt officially moving and momentum building, the SpringHill Suites project represents another strong vote of confidence in downtown Fountain Inn—and a big step forward for residents, visitors, and local businesses alike.

Joke of the Day:
What do you call an angry carrot? 🥕
A steamed veggie.😄

Today’s Trivia:
Before becoming Simpsonville, what was the area originally known as?

(Answer at bottom — no peeking!)

That’s your quick daily dose of what’s happening around Simpsonville.
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— Hey Simpsonville

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The area that became Simpsonville was once known as Golden Grove before officially incorporating in 1901.

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