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Christmas Traditions: A Family Favorite That Highlights the Beauty of a Book

‘Tis the season for traditions and holiday gatherings and that amazing smell of cinnamon and spice. Time to…

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Leopard Forest Celebrates 20 years

Story by Kevin WilliamsPhoto provided by Leopard Forest Coffee This fall, Leopard Forest Coffee turned 20, marking two…

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Echo Valley Memories

Story and Photos Provided by Joseph Hudson of the Travelers Rest Historical Society Echo Valley Western Theme Park…

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Bunched Arrowhead: A Rare Treasure

I am walking down a path that winds through a managed meadow. But who is managing it? The…

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Upstate Forever Announces Generations Campaign

Local nonprofit organization seeks to raise $7 million to fund conservation and advocacy work amid rapid regional growth…

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Trivium Homes: Building Custom Homes in the Upstate with a Local

Home. The word means something different to everyone. It’s where you place your head, where you entertain friends,…

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Echoes Books Reprinted With Help From Local Students

by Nancy T. Duncan, Co-Chair Collections Committee Travelers Rest Historical Society During the last few weeks, the Travelers…

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Future Medical Students at Travelers Rest High School 

by Connor Johnston Connor is a junior at Travelers Rest High School and is involved in many activities,…

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Winter Wanders: Winter Skies

I am standing in the cold, sharp air, but I only feel it in each breath I take…

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Alex is in France: Dijon, That Is!

We’re still following Alex around France. Today he’s sharing about the region where he is living and learning…

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Hello Ace, Your Community Roots Are Showing (Now Open!)

The building is new. (As in, brand spanking new – I watched the three tall red letters get…

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The Apples Are Calling

It’s hard to know which is better – apple pie or an apple donut? Mountain view or orchard…

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