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The Star
Shelby's newly rebuilt McDonald's reopens
The Star
Newly rebuilt McDonald's near Cleveland Mall holds grand opening
In the parking lot of the newly rebuilt McDonald's on East Dixon Boulevard, sunlight glinted off golden tubas as the sound of Shelby High School's marching band warmed up, its music mingling with the chatter of a small crowd Tuesday, Nov. 10. Roughly 125 days after the former McDonald's building was demolished, a brand-new restaurant has taken its place near the Cleveland Mall. In attendance at the ribbon cutting and grand opening were three county commissioners, the Shelby High marching band and chorus and the Crest High School Air Force Junior ROTC. The interior of the new restaurant features bright yellows and reds, representing ketchup and mustard, and there is a designated window for mobile orders and deliveries to free up the drive thru. Kiosks have been installed for ordering and people can also use their cell phones to make table orders and have it delivered to their table. Brad Kimrey, chief operating officer of Ice Age Management, which owns and operates the restaurant, said the process to begin tearing down the old building and rebuild started about two years ago, but the actual demolition and construction took just around four months. Kimrey said the previous building was around 45
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Charleston-inspired Greenville restaurant closes abruptly after 2 years
A two-year-old raw bar and taphouse in Greenville has closed. The Otteray Raw Bar & Taphouse owners announced it Sunday and closed the same day. In a social media post they cited slow business as the reason. “We’ve reached a point where we have to say goodbye,” the post said. “We poured our hearts, time, and energy into making The Ottaray something special. We gave it our all, and while things didn’t turn out the way we envisioned, we are incredibly proud of what we created and the memories made along the way.” They thanked their staff and patrons. “We couldn’t have done it without you,” they said to their staff, “and saying goodbye to our team is one of the hardest parts of this decision.” “To our guests, friends, family and community, thank you for every meal shared, every drink enjoyed, every celebration, and every moment you chose to spend with us. Your support has meant more than you know. It’s heartbreaking to close a chapter we worked so hard to build, but sometimes the hardest decisions are the ones that have to be made.” The restaurant on Laurens Road, outside the central business district, was named for a
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South Carolina’s Oldest Soda Fountain Has Been Serving Shakes And Sundaes Since 1905
Some places earn their reputation over decades, and Kempson Rexall Drugs in Inman, South Carolina has had well over a century to perfect the art of making people genuinely happy. This isn’t just a drugstore with a soda fountain tucked in the corner as an afterthought. It’s a full-on...
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This South Carolina Amish Market Has Prices So Low, People Drive Hours To Shop There
There’s a store in Seneca, South Carolina that has quietly convinced people from three different states to rearrange their entire weekend around a grocery run. Hochstetler’s Country Store is the kind of place that makes you question every shopping decision you’ve ever made, and it does it with a smile and a shelf full of fresh-baked bread.
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‘A heartbreaking decision’: Greenville restaurant permanently closes its doors
GREENVILLE, S.C. (FOX Carolina) - The Ottaray Raw Bar & Taphouse announced Sunday that it is permanently closing its doors due to slow business. The owners said that things did not turn out as they envisioned; however, they are proud of what they created. The owners thanked the staff, guests,...