<body><div><figure><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=24qCGL_1GsBDnyN00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=24qCGL_1GsBDnyN00" width="1323" height="2048" ></figure><h2>Donkeys, dinosaurs and candy-filled trunks</h2>BELTON-HONEA PATH — Fall festival season kept area churches busy this October, as congregations opened their parking lots and fellowship halls to families with games, food and plenty of candy for costumed children.Friendship Baptist Church in Honea Path got the season started early with its fall festival Oct. 18. Visitors found carnival-themed trunks, a slingshot game and a donkey decked out for the occasion. “It was such a blessing to see so many families come together and fellowship,” said Rev. Brayden Couch, associate pastor.Honea Path Pentecostal Holiness Church in Honea Path held its annual trunk-or-treat Oct. 28. “The beautiful weather brought a crowd of more than 500 people out to show off their costumes, collect candy and grab free hot dog plates and cotton candy,” said Rev. Jennifer Elrod, youth pastor. “The highlight of this year’s event was a Light and Bubble Tunnel.” Multiple dinosaurs were spotted mingling with the crowd.Second Baptist Church in Belton also held its trunk-or-treat Oct. 28. The event featured a bounce house, a 16-foot slide, a cakewalk, free hot dog plates and lots of candy. “We are so thankful for the wonderful evening and all the great people who came out to make our fall festival such a blessed event!” said Rev. Jonathan Overstreet, senior pastor.Visitors enjoyed hot dogs, popcorn, cotton candy and lots of sweets at the Chiquola Baptist Church Fall Festival in Honea Path on Oct. 28. Kids of all ages enjoyed the bounce houses and miniature golf.“Our church had a wonderful time celebrating the fall season at our Fall Festival!” said Rev. Kevin Taylor, associate pastor of youth and families. “Events like these provide a wonderful opportunity to bring families together, build relationships and show our community the love of Christ beyond the walls of our church. We are grateful to everyone who attended and volunteered to make the evening a success. It’s all about Jesus.”The parking lot was full, and a long line of visitors waited to check out the creatively decorated trunks at the Shady Grove Baptist Church Fall Festival in Belton on Oct. 28. Activities included trunk-or-treat, hayrides, games and hot dog plates.“We had a wonderful time at our Shady Grove fall festival,” said Rev. David Cox, senior pastor. “We are grateful to our church family for hosting trunks and donating candy. We are truly blessed with a church family who loves serving others. We look forward to seeing everyone again next year!”Fall festivals aren’t over yet. The fun and games continue into November.For the latest community and sports news, check out this week’s News-Chronicle (available through Tuesday). You can pick up a copy of the paper in Honea Path at M&amp;M, Lou &amp; Perry’s, all of the Stop-A-Minits, Spinx, Food Lion, The Outlet Shoppe, Power Trac, and Honea Path Pharmacy and at VGo in Donalds. You can pick up a copy of the paper in Belton at Citgo North Main and South Main, Post Office, 7-11, Little General, House of Pizza, Exxon, BP, X-Mart, Marathon, and Stop-A-Minit. New locations are the Stop-A-Minits at Hwys 413 &amp; 28 in Anderson County, and Hwy 81 in South Starr, Jackie’s Starr Mart in Starr, Drennons in Iva, Food Lion in Pelzer, Williamston Post Office, Marathon, FastFuel, Williamston Curb Market and Deals Galore in Williamston. 𝗘𝗺𝗮𝗶𝗹 𝗝𝗮𝗺𝗲𝘀 𝗛𝗮𝘆𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝘁 𝗷𝗵𝗮𝘆𝗲𝘀@𝘂𝗽𝘀𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗻𝗲𝘄𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗱𝗮𝘆.𝗰𝗼𝗺 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐛𝐚𝐜𝐤 𝐢𝐬𝐬𝐮𝐞𝐬.</div></body>

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BELTON-HONEA PATH — Fall festival season kept area churches busy this October, as congregations opened their parking lots and fellowship halls to families with games, food and plenty of candy for costumed children. Friendship Baptist Church in Honea Path got the season started early with its fall festival Oct....

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BELTON-HONEA PATH — Fall festival season kept area churches busy this October, as congregations opened their parking lots and fellowship halls to families 

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