The warmer days are here and we hope you have enjoyed cruising with the windows down (or top down for those convertible drivers)! As always, driving along the Blue Ridge Parkway is a joy. While in the area, be sure to check out the Pisgah Inn Restaurant, the only eating establishment on the Blue Ridge… Read more »
Coming Soon: Keowee Family Pharmacy!
The sign is up and the paint is drying and we are excited that the Keowee Family Pharmacy will be our new neighbor! Scheduled to open this Summer, this independent, community pharmacy will offer a full range of prescription and nonprescription medications plus special dosage forms and custom compound medications. With the primary concern to… Read more »
The Great Anderson County Fair of 2019
The Great Anderson County Fair of 2019 is headed this way! Held at the Anderson Sports and Entertainment Center, this event will run from Thursday, May 2nd to Sunday, May 12th. The event is a family-friendly event but also has something for everyone. For the younger ones (or anyone, really – no one is judging!)… Read more »
22nd Annual Blue Ridge Fest
The Blue Ridge Fest is almost here! This charity event will be held Friday, May 3rd at Blue Ridge Electric on West Main Street of Pickens, South Carolina. This Upstate event combines fantastic live entertainment, good food, and a classic car cruise-in for a truly memorable and wonderful experience. This will be the 22nd annual… 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 »
Shoreline Buffers along our Lakes
For those who enjoy the beautiful blue and clear waters of Lake Keowee and Lake Jocassee, we must understand and appreciate the role that shoreline vegetation and buffers play. Plant life along the shoreline of a lake provides much more than just a natural look. In addition to the aesthetic appeal, this vegetation protects the… Read more »
The ’55 Exchange of Clemson
With these days that are warming up with the sun shinning down, what could be better that getting a delicious ice cream? Knowing that with every scoop, you are helping local college students and their academic and professional training! The ’55 Exchange of Clemson is a student-run business that sells Clemson’s renowned ice cream, shakes,… Read more »
Cherry Blossoms at Keowee Towne Market
Spring is here and so are the bountiful blossoms to announce the arrival! We have mentioned the rare Oconee Bell that has bloomed in abundance this year at Lake Jocassee but even in our day-to-day activities we can enjoy the fresh colors all around us. One such place is the Keowee Towne Market. Yes, there… Read more »
“Dobby’s Sock Drive” with OCPL!
The Oconee County Public Library is hosting the “Dobby’s Sock Drive” now through March 31st! The socks collected will go to Collins Children’s Home to help with their mission of caring for needy children and families. They are asking that you bring in a new pair or a package of socks to join in this… Read more »
Annual Oconee Bell Fest
It is that wonderful time of year once again for the Annual Oconee Bell Fest! The celebration of the very rare Oconee Bell wildflower will be held at Devils Fork State Park on Saturday, March 16th from 10am to 3pm. This delicate bell-shaped flower is only found in the most isolated places in the southern… Read more »
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