06/22/2026
We are honored to be one of only 5 cities in SC with national accreditation from Main Street America!
Congratulations to South Carolina's 5️⃣ Nationally Accredited Main Street America™ programs for 2026:
👏 Aiken, Aiken Downtown Development Association
👏 Florence, Downtown Florence
👏 Greenwood, Uptown Greenwood
👏 Hartsville, Main Street Hartsville
👏 Laurens, Main Street Laurens
This year, Main Street America recognized 1,291 designated programs nationwide, with 838 earning Accredited status - the highest designation. Accredited communities demonstrate excellence in community engagement, organizational capacity, preservation-based economic development, strategic programming, sustainable operations, and measurable results.
These five South Carolina communities continue to set the standard for downtown revitalization, proving that strong partnerships, local leadership, historic preservation, and a commitment to place create lasting impact.
Thank you to the staff, board members, volunteers, local governments, business owners, and community partners who make this achievement possible. Your work strengthens not only your downtowns, but the Main Street movement across South Carolina.