This year, the Spartanburg BMW plant made the news in a BIG way. Not one, but three vehicle models that are produced at the Upstate plant recently were awarded J.D. Power awards! The BMW X4 Compact SUV, BMW X7 SUV, and the BMW X6 SUV all ranked the highest in their respective groups in… Read more »
Autumn Color in the Upstate
Autumn color is making its way through the Upstate. We are seeing the vibrant yellows, reds, and oranges fill the tree tops and work their way down. With these still warm days but cooler nights, it is the perfect weather for exploring some of the area and to capture this changing on the season. Whether… Read more »
Mariner’s Compass Quilt Block in Pickens
The Pickens Visitor Center, which opened in November of 2018, now displays a quilt block. These quilt blocks may be found all along the Upstate of South Carolina. To read more about the Upstate Heritage Quilt Trail, click here. This particular quilt square is the Mariner’s Compass design, which dates back to 1726 when it… Read more »
The Abbeville Opera House
South Carolina is rich with history. Just a few counties over from Lake Keowee is Abbeville and one of the treasures that Abbeville holds in the city is their opera house! The theatre opened its doors October 10th of 1908. Why was this theatre established in this location at the turn of the century? Well,… Read more »
Clemson Overthrows Crimson Tide
Securing the 2017 National Championship title for the Clemson Tigers looked like a distant dream after trailing 10 points going into the fourth quarter. That’s when Clemson’s quarterback, Deshaun Watson, began to dominate the Alabama defense, which had been considered among the greatest in college football history. Watson completed 12 of 18 passes for… Read more »
New Resort In Town – The Table Rock Dog Resort That Is!
Have you heard of the new Table Rock Dog Resort? If not, you and your doggie family will be excited to learn of the newly opened country resort-style boarding for dogs. Rachel Hogue, director, has prepared a beautiful setting and schedule for your four-legged loved ones. Located at 840 Table Rock Road in Cleveland, South… Read more »
Pickens Elementary earns $22,000 grant for Parent Partnership
The United Way of Pickens County and Cliffs Residents Outreach-Vineyards Non-Profits have awarded Pickens Elementary a $22,000 school improvement grant to conduct a school-wide Parents As Learners (PALS) Program. The program will bring parents and school staff together to learn how families can most effectively engage in education. “I can’t wait to start working with… Read more »
Award Winning Dish at The Cafe @ Williams Hardware
You may have heard of The Café @ Williams Hardware, a family-run café in Travelers Rest, but if not, now is the time to check it out! The restaurant is owned and operated by two sisters, Joyce and Nancy McCarrell, who grew up in the Travelers Rest area. The building? The old brick structure that… Read more »
The Burgess General Store of Pickens, SC
There are many things that we greatly appreciate with the advancements of our time and yet, sometimes you want to enjoy a little slice of the days gone by. Well, the Burgess General Store at 710 West Main Street in the city of Pickens does just that and to quote their slogan, they are “bringing… Read more »
Hagood Mill
Just down the road from The Cliffs, in Pickens, SC, visitors are encouraged to step back in time on the grounds of Hagood Mill. Greeted by a blacksmith shop, two historical cabins, a cotton gin and moonshine still, guests can witness one of the oldest operating gristmills in South Carolina. The pride of Hagood, this… Read more »