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Penny Forrester Finds Her History Among the Graves

“Be prepared to discover some things that could shock you — and not in a good way. Face…

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Have You Heard These Funny Phrases in Travelers Rest?

The often colorful Scots-Irish descendants who live in northern Greenville County today — located at the end of…

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You’ve Never in Your Life Seen Fireflies Like These

Dark settles in, and the spring forest just ahead of you lights up with a magical swarm, moving…

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One Artist’s Unique, Surreal Photos of Travelers Rest

He’d probably driven by it a hundred times before he actually took the time to bring along his…

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These Brave Hang Gliders Make Flying Look Awesome

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to see northern Greenville County from high above, like…

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She’s Watched Travelers Rest’s Food Scene Grow Like Crazy

Nichole Livengood can remember when The Cafe at Williams Hardware was actually Williams Hardware and when Sidewall Pizza…

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We’ll Sled on Anything When it Actually Snows in Travelers Rest

Sam Benson didn’t miss a day of school his senior year at Travelers Rest High in 1960, even…

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Paris Mountain and the ‘Scoundrel’ Who Named It

You may wonder why a mountain called Paris Mountain casts its shadow on the small town of Travelers…

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This Railroad ‘Junker’ Can’t Even Count Everything in His Collection

“I collect railroad junk. I study railroad junk and then write magazine articles about railroad junk,” says Raymond…

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Creative Councilwoman Makes Gift Shopping in Travelers Rest a Cinch

You want to shop local this holiday season. But maybe you’re not sure where to start? Thanks to…

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The Happiest Version of South Carolina You’ve Ever Seen

From the coast to the mountains, South Carolina is a sight to behold. But in the hands of…

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22 Incredible Sky Photos of Travelers Rest That Will Amaze You

All skies are created equal, right? Judge for yourself, but we think these head-turning sky pictures taken in…

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