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Daily editionWednesday, September 2nd, 2026

Good morning, Mauldin.

The 5AM Mauldin Team

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Here’s your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 2nd of September.

Business

  1. Round1 has started building its first South Carolina location at the former Sears at Haywood Mall; a July building permit covers 83,688 sqft and the center will offer arcade games, bowling, billiards, food and a bar along with a timed play area called Spo-cha.

    Post and Courier GreenvilleRead more

  2. ANC Group, a Greenville-based IT firm, is using AI to speed up tasks while keeping skilled staff as the final check + hosting events that help local businesses learn to guard against cyberattacks.

    Marketing Director Craig Tobin said the company builds trust through realistic training sessions.

    Greenville Business MagazineRead more

Culture

  1. Radio Room will host the Rock Out Hunger benefit concert for Loaves & Fishes on Oct. 3 at 7 p.m. at 28 Liberty Lane, Greenville, with tickets at $20 in advance plus $25 at the door as proceeds support food insecurity efforts in the county.

    Post and Courier GreenvilleRead more

  2. Greenville Theatre is set to launch Titanic: The Musical on Sept. 11, focusing on the human stories of the passengers and crew.

    The production will run through Sept. 27 at 444 College Ave (the theatre’s 101st season) and features a live orchestra that brings the past to life.

    Greenville JournalRead more

Health

  1. Bon Secours will host a free health and wellness fair on Sept. 29 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at its Wellness Arena in Mauldin, offering health screenings, wellness resources, mobile mammography, refreshments, and giveaways with free parking in the VIP lot (registration is encouraged by calling 864-675-4071).

    Greenville JournalRead more

  2. AnMed experienced a malware attack on July 26 that forced some doctor offices to close and surgeries to be rescheduled before full data access was restored on Aug. 11.

    The local health system’s CEO said on Aug. 21 that cybercriminals targeted patient data for financial gain + experts continue to investigate the breach.

    Greenville Business MagazineRead more

Sports

  1. The Greenville Swamp Rabbits signed forward Chaz Smedsrud for the 2026-27 season.

    The 28-year-old (who recorded 28 points in 72 games for Rapid City) will rejoin coach Chad Costello and teammates to boost the team’s special-teams play.

    Greenville.comRead more