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Sister Act: Take Two

Travelers Rest is well known for its family appeal, so it should come as no surprise that there…

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Sister Act: Take One

The idea of sisters teaming up always brings to mind Rosemary Clooney and Vera Ellen in “White Christmas.”…

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Camp Wing, Travelers Rest and a 100 Years Since the Boys Were Sent Over There

In the spring of 1918, if you had been able to travel along Main Street, Travelers Rest was…

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Camaraderie On and Off the Field: The Brothers Behind the Greenville FC

He was probably three years old when he already knew his life’s trajectory. Maybe at that point it…

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Brad Carraway: Making Art, Offering Hope to Veterans

The small space expanded with the feelings of welcome and creativity. The vibe was tangible and I could…

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An Eye for Detail and a Plan for Real Estate: Meet Rebekah Huff

“What if I ask you a few questions while Jane takes the photos?” I ask her. The sun…

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From Travelers Rest to The Winter Olympics: A Volunteer’s Story

Travelers Rest. It’s a name we’re proud of and a name we rather like the sound of. And,…

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The Story (and the Artist) Behind the Swamp Rabbit Trail Benches

Blogger’s Note:  Once again, I find myself in the strange position of interviewing someone that I’ve known for…

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From TR to Brazil: One Family’s Journey

Sitting on their sofa in their home in Travelers Rest, Lindsey and Tim Bayne are warm, funny and…

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More Than a Blanket: The Open River Imports Story

Perhaps it was Goose Feathers where you first noticed them. Those brightly colored and wonderfully unique blankets and…

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Dare to Dime: A TR Campaign to End Styrofoam Use

Like so many others before it, this good idea was born through collaboration with a student and a…

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A History Through Poetry: Meet Author Kimberly J. Simms

Silence is a pause between shifts, a Sunday dawn. It ain’t a commodity but it’s rarer than gold.…

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