This fall, Fairview Presbyterian Church is celebrating 240 years of faith and service! Established in 1786, Fairview is the oldest Presbyterian church in Greenville County and invites the community to explore its history through free guided tours.

Tours will be offered Saturday, September 26, from 9:00–11:00 a.m. and will include the church, historic cemetery, Historical Building, and Session House. Light refreshments and commemorative items will be available afterward. Advance registration is required by Wednesday, September 23, at 5:00 p.m.

A beloved Fountain Inn tradition returns on Saturday, October 3! From 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., downtown will come alive with local vendors, food, live entertainment, a classic car show, activities for children, and plenty of festival fun.

But have you ever wondered who Aunt Het was? The festival is named for a fictional character created by Fountain Inn journalist and humorist Robert Quillen. After moving to Fountain Inn in 1911, Quillen established the Fountain Inn Tribune and gained national recognition for his writing. His Aunt Het cartoons shared the character’s humorous, honest observations about family, neighbors, and everyday life. More than a century later, her name lives on through one of Fountain Inn’s most beloved community celebrations.