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Rude husband in a hairy situation
1+ week, 3+ day ago (273+ words) Published 11: 56 am Tuesday, June 16, 2026 I'm so humiliated by something my husband said that I haven't been able to even look at him for the last couple of days. What's worse is he said it at a company party in front…...
The Old Homestead brings local delicacies to Landrum Farmer's Market
3+ week, 3+ day ago (357+ words) Published 12: 42 pm Tuesday, June 2, 2026 Cecelia started selling her canned fruits and vegetables when the Market was located beside the railroad tracks. She launched her business out of necessity, spurred on by her son, who encouraged her to sell her homemade…...
Polk County entrepreneurs launch S. L. O. W. Bag to promote mindfulness, connectivity
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (241+ words) Published 12: 43 pm Friday, May 1, 2026 "I discovered analog bags on Tik Tok and immediately saw a real opportunity," said Smithwick. "Mindfulness and anti-hustle culture are integral to both my life and my communications business. The S. L. O. W. Bag is more than just a…...
City of Landrum hosts ribbon-cutting ceremony for Cara Bella Boutique
2+ mon, 5+ day ago (225+ words) Published 12: 08 pm Tuesday, April 21, 2026 LANDRUM'On Friday, April 17, the City of Landrum hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate the grand reopening of Cara Bella Boutique at its new standalone location at 216 E. Rutherford Street. The event marked a significant milestone for the…...
A sweet breakfast
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (647+ words) Published 12: 11 pm Friday, April 17, 2026 By Linda List Lucy Hoyt The sun is shining, flowers are blooming, and the days are warming. Mother's Day will arrive in May. Coffee cakes and sweet pound cakes are a perfect addition to a hurried…...
Saluda Spring Pop-Up Market set for March 28
3+ mon, 2+ week ago (200+ words) Published 1: 38 pm Monday, March 9, 2026 SALUDA'Polk County Farms will be holding the Saluda Spring Pop-Up Market on Saturday, March 28, at Mc Creery Park, inviting residents and visitors to "Swing Into Spring!" The market will be open from 10 a. m. to 2 p. m. , offering a family-friendly…...
Root & Earth at Columbus Market offers mushrooms, extracts, and a love story
4+ mon, 2+ week ago (439+ words) Published 1: 21 pm Tuesday, February 10, 2026 COLUMBUS'At the Root & Earth table at the Columbus Indoor Market, baskets of gourmet mushrooms sit beside bottles of herbal tinctures and neatly stacked copies of a slim book about love and grief. Donald T. Mc Mahon of…...
Shining a spotlight on small businesses
7+ mon, 5+ day ago (265+ words) Published 1: 38 pm Friday, November 21, 2025 "The Jingle & Mingle event and Small Business Saturday will give our shops a chance to shine, but more importantly, it will give our community a reason to gather," said TDDA director Lourdes Guitterez. "People will connect,…...
Saluda to ring in the holidays with Pop-Up Market
7+ mon, 3+ week ago (218+ words) Published 1: 14 pm Thursday, October 30, 2025 SALUDA'On Saturday, November 29, from 10 a. m. to 2 p. m. at Mc Creery Park on Main Street, the town will host its 2nd Annual Saluda Holiday Pop-Up Market, kicking off the holiday season." Visitors are invited to fill their baskets with unique…...