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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.

Seneca, SC · 3d
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This Upstate South Carolina Diner Is Known For One Standout Dish That Keeps Locals Coming Back

The biscuits at this little counter-service diner are made from scratch. They’re also big enough to make a grown adult rethink the word snack. That alone would earn a spot on my list. Then I learned the same kitchen turns out cheeseburger plates, hamburger steak, and blended soft serve treats called cyclones.

Easley, SC · 12d
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Georgia’s Magical German Christmas Market Returns This November With Festive Treats And Holiday Charm

A 112-foot Ferris wheel spins above wooden holiday huts, and some of those huts came all the way from Germany. That alone made me stop scrolling. I like when a holiday event commits this hard to the details. The market packs roughly 100 booths with handcrafted gifts, ornaments, and German...

Lawrenceville, GA · 3d
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Lawsuit filed over cat killing at Lincolnton mayor’s behest

A national cat advocacy group has sued the city of Lincolnton and Mayor Mike McCombs, who had his wife shoot a cat for a citizen who wanted the pet euthanized.

Lincolnton, GA · 2d
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Forget Costco And Head To This Enormous Georgia Flea Market Bargain Hunters Absolutely Love

There’s a building in Pendergrass, Georgia that makes grown adults giddy over stuffed animals and bird cages, and honestly, that alone should tell you everything you need to know. La Vaquita Flea Market is not your average weekend shopping stop, it’s more like an entire universe packed under one...

Pendergrass, GA · 2d

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Where to order Thanksgiving dinner in Greenville and Upstate SC

Thanksgiving dinner doesn't have to be stressful. If you can't cook or simply don't have time, there are options. Restaurants and caterers across Greenville, Spartanburg, and Anderson counties are offering prepared Thanksgiving meals that can save you hours in the kitchen and more time with your family. Some offer complete family feasts with turkey and all the fixings, and others let you order à la carte. We've compiled a list of different places for busy schedules and various budgets. Families can choose from smaller heat-and-serve meals, large catering packages, and individual dishes. Just don't wait until Thanksgiving week to make a plan. Several businesses stop taking orders before the holiday, while others sell popular dishes on a first-come, first-served basis. Here are nine locations to find Thanksgiving catering and takeout around the Upstate, along with prices, preorder deadlines, and pickup details. Good to Go GVL Menu: Good to Gobble packages with boneless smoked turkey breast and all sides. Turkey and sides including mashed potatoes, green bean casserole, sweet potato casserole, mac and cheese, classic herb stuffing, cranberry sauce, and gravy. Price: Package serving 4-6, $199; serving 8-10, $399. Turkey breast , $40-$80 ; sides, $28-$56. Deadline: Order on website by

Greenville, SC · 1d

Now Georgia

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Bear Hollow Zoo mourns loss of beloved black bear Yonah

Bear Hollow Zoo mourns loss of beloved black bear Yonah ATHENS, Ga. — For 16 years, Yonah was a familiar and beloved sight at Bear Hollow Zoo. Visitors watched the American black bear lounge in her hammock, climb her favorite tree and keep a watchful eye on her sister, Athena. Now, the Athens zoo is mourning the loss of the bear who grew up before genera…

Athens, GA · 1d

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The Most Beautiful Day Hike In America May Be Hiding Right Here In South Carolina

There’s a waterfall in South Carolina that has absolutely no business being this gorgeous, and yet here we are. Yellow Branch Falls Trail near Walhalla is the kind of place that makes you question every vacation you’ve ever booked somewhere else. Let’s talk about what South Carolina means...

Walhalla, SC · 20h

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Athens Restaurant Roundup: Magnolias temporarily closes, low country boil at Union Fare, festive drink menus and more

November officially invites colder temperatures into Athens.Union Fare is celebrating with a low country boil and Jittery Joe’s, Daydreamer Coffee and more are introducing their winter drink menus. Magnolias Bar of Athens is temporarily closed and in need of reconstruction due to a car crash. Magnolias Bar. 312 E....

Athens, GA · 2d

Rough Draft Atlanta

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Haven Bar brings a new dance-focused, LGBTQ+ space to downtown Athens

Andrew Haley transformed a former Athens bar into Haven, an LGBTQ+-focused dance venue designed to foster inclusivity and community, while also supporting local charities. The post Haven Bar brings a new dance-focused, LGBTQ+ space to downtown Athens appeared first on Rough Draft® .

Athens, GA · 2d

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When Dahlonega Locals Want A Quiet Mountain Lunch, They Head To These 7 Cafes

Dahlonega gets busy fast, especially when the square fills up with weekend visitors. When people who live here want a calm lunch, they often look for small cafes where nobody rushes them out the door. This list covers seven of those spots, from a coffee shop near downtown Dahlonega to...

Dahlonega, GA · 4d

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Marine education event looks at life in Wilmington River

Marine educator Shannon Matzke held up a smooth butterfly ray, giving passengers aboard the R/V Sea Dawg a closer look at one of the many creatures living in? Coastal Georgia’s tidal rivers.

Athens, GA · 2d

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Big Canoe Hiking Club offers two November hikes

On Nov. 4, the Big Canoe Hiking Club will offer two hikes. The first option is a moderate-to-difficult hike to Blood Mountain via Slaughter Creek loop trail. This hike reaches the highest point on the Georgia AT at an elevation of 4,458 feet. The climb is significant with a 1,600-foot elevation gain over the first 4 miles.

Dahlonega, GA · 18h

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Handwashing, food temperature issues cited at Anderson County restaurants

Four Anderson County food establishments fell below the "78" score threshold for a "C" rating in October 2026 restaurant inspection reports, according to the South Carolina Department of Agriculture. Inspectors conducted routine inspections throughout the month and ordered follow-up inspections within 10 days for facilities that received failing scores. In our coverage of food inspections around Anderson County, we categorize violations into two types: priority and priority foundation. Priority violations are those that pose the highest risk of causing foodborne illness and identify contributing factors that could lead to illness. A priority foundation violation is a contributing factor to illness. More: Pickens County pumps brakes on data center development Here is a snapshot of the establishments that fell below a "78" grade during October inspections: China Location: 4369 Highway 24, Anderson During a routine inspection in October, SCDA identified 21 out-of-compliance violations, including three priority foundation violations, nine core violations, and nine priority violations. Some of the most notable violations were: Employees were observed touching ready-to-eat foods with bare hands and inspectors did not observe proper handwashing during the inspection. Raw chicken was being held at 68 degrees, and shell eggs were stored at 76 degrees, both above safe temperature

Anderson County, SC · 2d

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You’ll Need Cash, Not GPS, at This South Carolina Lakeside Fish Camp Locals Have Loved for Decades

Some of the best meals hide behind plain doors and gravel-dusted parking lots. Picture a weathered building on the edge of a quiet lake in South Carolina, a basket of hot hush puppies landing on your table, and the water glowing outside the window. It does not look fancy, and...

Spartanburg, SC · 3d

The State

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Beloved BBQ joint, once a downtown Greenville staple, reopens in a new location

It took two and a half years, but a once popular downtown Greenville barbecue restaurant is reopening on Greenville County’s Eastside Friday, Nov. 6. “OH, HAPPY FREAKING DAY!!!” the owner of Smoke on the Water shouted on Facebook. “GREENVILLE, THE WAIT IS FINALLY OVER!” They even counted the days since they closed the restaurant in Greenville’s West End close to Falls Park and the Reedy River, where they had operated for 20 years. 957 days. “Countless delays. A whole lot of hard work. And more patience from y’all than we could have ever asked for,” the post announcing the opening said. The new location is 64 Beacon Drive, next door to California Dreaming, in an area rife with restaurants along Interstate 85. The restaurant was started by Frances “Chicken” Lea, her husband Hurdle Lea and Mike Shuler. The Leas were well-known Greenville entrepreneurs. Chicken was a founding member of the James Beard Foundation and board member for the South Carolina Governor’s School, the Metropolitan Arts Council, and the Greenville Art Museum. Hurdle was a textile executive with Fieldcrest Mills, Dunavant Enterprises and Cannon Mills, and founder of the Eastern Trading Company. He served as president of the American Cotton Shippers,

Greenville, SC · 2d

The State

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Rotten meat, fruit flies lead to 3 ‘C' grades at Greenville Co. restaurants

Fruit flies, food debris and spoiled meat were among the violations inspectors cited in giving four Greenville County restaurants failing grades in October. In all, the South Carolina Department of Agriculture made 387 routine and follow-up inspections for the month. A total of 358 received A scores and 24 B. C is the worst grade the Agriculture Department gives. If a restaurant scores below 70 it has to close until it is reinspected. La Cuchara on Haywood Road in Greenville was inspected on Oct. 27 and given a 72, a C. There was no employee on shift with a food handler’s certification, the report said. The inspector saw multiple employees fail to wash hands when changing gloves when changing tasks from handling dirty dishes to food prep. There were bags of frozen fruit pulps and utensils in the handsink at the server area. An open case of crab in the freezer had ice build-up directly on the product. Eggs and raw beef were stored above produce in the cooler. Various foods were at improper temperature including fried chicken wings, cooked rice, marinara, sweetened condensed milk, and fish. There was no consumer advisory disclaimer on the menu about ceviche, oysters, steak

Greenville County, SC · 2d

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You Will Think You Are Lost In The South Carolina Woods Until This Seafood Restaurant Pops Up

At the end of a quiet country road, Boondocks serves broiled flounder stuffed with crab dressing and creamy shrimp dip. The family behind the kitchen has run fish camps since 1995. Their first restaurant burned in 2022 after 27 years. Within months, they opened again in a new building that...

Gray Court, SC · 3d