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The Enormous South Carolina Bookstore Where You Can Fill An Entire Bag Of Books For Less Than $20

Somewhere in Easley, South Carolina, there’s a place that will make every book lover’s jaw drop straight to the floor. Book Warehouse Outlet is that place, and once you walk through its doors, you’ll understand why people drive from all over the state just to spend an afternoon there.

Easley, SC · 10d
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The Lumberyard now offering Sanitary Market Outpost, full lunch menu

Several changes can be seen at The Lumberyard, a popular hangout spot in Clinton. Co-owned by Ryland Culbertson, also owner of Sanitary Market and Tap & Table in downtown Laurens and Robert Moore, local entrepreneur with a reputation for his culinary skills, a Sanitary Market Outpost has been added to options at The Lumberyard.

Clinton, SC · 18h
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7 Old-School South Carolina Bakeries Where Coconut Layer Cake Is Still Baked By Hand, Just Like Grandma’s

Some family recipes live on index cards, and some live in bakery cases across South Carolina. Coconut layer cake has been a Southern celebration staple for generations, showing up at birthdays, church suppers, and holiday tables. The seven bakeries below still make it the slow way, by hand, with layers...

South Carolina · 3d
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Five South Carolina Taverns Pouring Cold Beer And Frying Burgers Since Before You Were Born

Some bars open with a splash and close before the paint dries. The five taverns on this list did the opposite, sticking around for decades while the towns grew up around them. The oldest one started serving in 1938, and the youngest has been at it since 1972. If you want a burger with real history behind the counter, these South Carolina classics are worth the drive.

South Carolina · 21h
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Bubbakoo’s Burritos scouting locations in Greenville area for first SC restaurant

Mexican-fusion franchise Bubbakoo’s Burritos is planning to expand into the Greenville area. The restaurant was founded in New Jersey in 2008 and has since opened more than 160 locations in 18 states, including North Carolina. An Upstate location would be the first in South Carolina. “We wanted to start...

Greenville, SC · 1d

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Tour of Homes...A holiday tradition

A 40-year institution continues December 6 as the Fountain Inn Music Club sponsors this year’s Christmas Tour of Homes. The event is a favorite among long-time residents and should be marked on the calendars of all newcomers. A festive occasion with decorations, music, punch and culinary treats, the Tour is a great way to begin the holiday season.

Fountain Inn, SC · 2d

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Four South Carolina Pie Shops Where Grandmothers’ Recipes Still Fill The Case

Some of the best pies in South Carolina come from recipe cards that once sat in a grandmother’s kitchen drawer. Across the state, a handful of small shops still bake that way, with crusts made by hand and fillings that follow old family methods. These four spots stretch from...

South Carolina · 4d

Lovely Garden Roots

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Expanding Circular Yellow or Brown Spots in a Dormant Warm-Season Lawn Can Mean Large Patch Disease, Clemson's Samantha Brown Warns as Cool, Wet Fall Weather Sets In

Clemson's Samantha Brown warns that expanding yellow or brown circles in dormant centipede, zoysia or St. Augustine lawns can be large patch disease.

Clemson, SC · 1d

Lovely Garden Roots

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Poinsettias Need Total Darkness From 5 p.m. to 8 a.m. to Color Up Again for December, University of Illinois Extension Says

University of Illinois Extension says poinsettias need total darkness from 5 p.m. to 8 a.m. until bracts color in December. Clemson's schedule runs 14 hours.

Clemson, 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 · 5d

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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 · 15d

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10 Peaceful South Carolina Walking Paths Where Crisp Fall Breezes Meet Gorgeous Park Scenery

One park on this list has a fountain shaped like a giant pineapple. I refuse to believe that isn’t a good enough reason to go for a walk. Another spot has quarter-mile markers beside an old canal, and a third sits by a river lined with Spanish moss. When...

South Carolina · 4d

The Anderson Independent-Mail

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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 · 5d

Juan Hudson Valley

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New Details Emerge In Death Of Hudson Valley Native Hayden Panettiere

There's been an official ruling on the death of Hudson Valley native actress Hayden Panettiere.

Rockland County, NY · 7d

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10 South Carolina Restaurants With Outdoor Dining So Dreamy You May Forget About The Food

One of the restaurants on this list welcomes guests who show up by boat. Or by car. Or by motorcycle, if that’s your style. Another spot serves dinner beside a waterfall you can actually hear from your table. A third has a courtyard shaded by a mammoth magnolia tree.

Greenville, SC · 9d

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Hybrid Tea Roses Should Be Cut Back by at Least a Third After the First Killing Frost, HGTV Garden Expert Julie Martens Forney Says

HGTV gardening expert Julie Martens Forney says hybrid tea roses should be cut back by at least a third after the first killing frost, then mulched.

Clemson, 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 · 5d

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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 · 5d

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Let’s Eat at Southern Fried Green Tomatoes in Greenville

GREENVILLE, S.C. (WPSA)—While many restaurant owners seek publicity to bring customers through the door, Kevin Baluch of Southern Fried Green Tomatoes in Greenville said his focus is on helping others enjoy good food at home. Baluch recently shared three of the restaurant’s signature Southern-inspired dishes that home cooks can recreate in their own kitchens: scratch-made […]

Greenville, SC · 5d