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JOSE FRANCO Summer days in the Carolinas
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LINDA CONLEY, R. KEITH HATCHELL hen I think of summer, what comes to mind are
STAFF WRITERS delicious fruits and vegetables from thefarmers
TREVOR ANDERSON, DAN ARMONAITIS, DANIEL market, cold sweet tea, relaxing day trips, out-
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Bill Cobb enjoys a morning in the sunroom he and
his wife, Linda, nished renovating in October.
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YEAR-ROUND COMFORT
CRE AT I NG A
N EW SPACE Couples renovations include
sunroom, outdoor deck
STORY BY ALYSSA MULLIGER
PHOTOS BY ALEX HICKS JR.
P
erhaps the best feature of Bill and Linda
Cobbs new sunroom is the light that
spills into the early 1990s home.
The etched glass doors that lead from
the living room and 13 custom-made
double glass insulated windows allow
the sunlight to pour in.
Bill said he and his wife spent a significant
amount of time discussing the windows, includ-
ing a few spirited debates about what made
sense as far as construction.
We decided it was important to equally
space the windows apart in the room, he
said.
Linda said she and Bill have decided
to keep that sense of openness by not
covering the windows with shades or
curtains.
We wanted more living space
and other places to sit, she
said. The layout of this house
doesnt have a lot of places to
sit and and we needed this
sunroom. The room is a
wonderful, wonderful
open space.
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Twenty-five years ago, the couple chose
their Spartanburg home on Overlook Court
for its location at the end of a cul-de-sac.
The Cobbs were the first occupants of the
house and its spacious backyard surrounded
by trees.
Bill, the chairman and CEO of J M Smith
Corporation, and Linda, a master gardener
who leads garden design classes, finished
the most recent renovations to their house
in October. The couple created the sun-
room and extended the exterior lower deck
behind the home.
The 12-foot-by-24-foot sunroom was
originally an outdoor deck when the Cobbs
purchased the home.
The first thing we did was put a roof
over the outdoor deck, and then we
extended the deck and roof down to the
corner of the house, Bill said.
However, the couple found they didnt
spend as much time on their newly covered
A view from Bill outdoor deck as they thought they would,
and Linda Cobbs Bill said.
lower deck. Linda
They decided to enclose the deck and turn
said the couple
it into a sunroom. Five ceiling fans help to
decided not to put
curtains on the cool the room during the afternoons and
sunroom windows lights in the ceiling keep the room well lit
to keep a sense of during the evenings.
openess between The walls of the sunroom are painted
the spaces. cameo beige on top and muted burgundy on
the bottom, separated by white chair rails
that run along each wall.
Bill Cobb holds a trinket The colors are just amazingly wonder-
he fashioned out of wood. ful, Linda said. Im really pleased the
way everything has worked with the color
scheme.
Linda is especially satisfied with how well
the colors complement the sunrooms large
burgundy velvet couch seated in front of a
television.
A few other key pieces of furniture deco-
rate the room, including arm chairs, a small
desk and a kitchen table with chairs that
belonged to the couples late daughter, Jen-
nifer. Multiple lamps in the room also came
from their daughter.
All this stuff means something to us,
Linda said.
A selection of furniture handcrafted by
Bill also has found its place in the sunroom.
A small chest of drawers, a few end tables
and a large chest with the name Cobb are
some of the items Bill has fashioned out of
wood.
Bill and Linda Cobb stand in their

spacious backyard garden off of their
homes renovated exterior lower deck.
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THE THING I
NEVER THOUGHT
O F WA S T H E
UNVEILING OF
THIS GARDEN,
MY LIFES WORK
THAT I CAN NOW
SEE FROM THE
INSIDE.
LINDA COBB
During the warmer months, Bill and Linda Cobb take advantage of the outdoors with their
newly renovated lower deck that looks out onto a spacious backyard English cottage garden.
This room is a fabulous showcase for

some of the work hes done so that we can
enjoy it properly, Linda said.
Her favorite items are two of Bills
pedestals that sit near the television. The
couples artist friend, David Zielinski,
adorned the narrow podiums with Queen
Annes Lace and creatures like a swal-
lowtail butterfly, wren, caterpillar and
grasshopper.
They are a work of art, Linda said.
Photographs with grandchildren, trin-
kets carved from wood and collectibles
from the couples travels are scattered
throughout the sunroom.
We now have all this great space to
expand our family treasures because 48
years of marriage is a long time and you
accumulate a lot of stuff in a lifetime,
Linda said.
Still, Linda said the biggest gift of all is
far beyond the extra space.
With the sunroom complete, she can Made of manufactured wood, the lower deck at Bill and Linda Cobbs home has indi-
view her backyard English cottage garden rect lighting and overhead fans hanging from its arched roof with exposed beams.
year-round.
The thing I never thought of was the Made of manufactured wood, the deck has indirect lighting
unveiling of this garden, my lifes work that I can now see from and overhead fans hanging from its arched roof with exposed
the inside, she said. Its like being outside in it and it is truly beams.
amazing. We had never used this lower deck because it was always in
During the warmer months, the couple takes advantage of the sun and always hot, Bill said.
the outdoors with their newly renovated lower deck off of the Now, the couple said it is a comfortable, intimate outdoor
sunroom. living space.
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Great Opera Choruses | Aug. 26, 2016
Beauty and the Beast | Sept. 9 25, 2016
The True Story of the 3 Little Pigs | Oct. 7 8, 2016
A Few Good Men | Nov. 4 13, 2016
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Amahl & the Night Visitors | Dec. 9 & 10, 2016
Ring of Fire | Jan. 13 22, 2017
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Where We All Belong concert | April 1, 2017
charm to the deck.
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Garden columnist Betty Montgomery opened her garden recently for a tour to benefit a
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FA R M TO TA B L E
Summer
produce
STORY BY SEASON STEPP
A
tomato sandwich, cornmeal-
coated fried squash and okra,
hand-snapped green beans, a
bowl of peach ice cream are meals you
can dream about in the South.
One of the greatest reasons for living
in the South is the impressive length of
our summer produce season, and the
ease by which we can cultivate such
successful vegetable gardens means
many of us need only to walk into our
backyard to select the most luscious
tomato still warm from the sun.
If you havent ventured into the
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check out your local farmers market to
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Tomatoes
The tomato, the most beloved of all summer produce, is in a class of its own. They are so easy to grow, and with so many colors and
sizes, and so many uses that it boggles the mind. Whether you shop the local farmers market, grow your own or befriend a neighbor
with a few to spare, make sure to pick tomatoes at their peak, keep them out of the sunand do not refrigerate.
Heirloom tomatoes are the favorite of most foodies and professional chefs. Sizes, colors and flavors will vary depending on the
variety.
Roasted tomatoes are simple to make,
easy to store and make a great addition
to soups, stews, sauces and many other
dishes. Toss them with vegetables in
mayo-free pasta salad, add them to a
sauted chicken or shrimp dish, or puree
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make a great appetizer on bruschetta or
on an antipasto platter. Smear a bagel
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To roast, cut tomatoes in half, remove
seeds, and drizzle with olive oil, salt and
pepper. Place in a baking dish and roast
at 400 degrees until shriveled and golden
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until ready to use. To pre-portion, freeze
roasted tomatoes in ice cube trays or
muffin cups, then transfer to a zip-top
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Summer squash is a versatile vegetable that can be steamed, sauteed, grilled, roasted,
stewed or served raw. JOSE FRANCO PHOTOS
Summer squash, zucchini
Although incredibly popular in Medi-
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actually originated in the Americas,
making it even more at home in our gardens. And as any gar-
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vegetables in the kitchen. Steamed, roasted, grilled, sauted,
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The smaller, younger veggies are almost always more tender,
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Squash blossoms are often stuffed and fried, but can be sliced for
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over. In France, squash is a key ingredient in ratatouille and in
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create pancakes served with yogurt. The Italians and Bulgar-
ians bread and fry zucchini to perfection, while the Lebanese
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While the coals are glowing for a sum-
mertime cookout, throw a few sliced
squash on the grill. To evenly cook
vegetables on skewers, thread through
the vegetables so the surfaces all touch
the grill at the same time. For example, if
cutting zucchini into rounds, do not poke
the skewer through the center; instead,
cut the zucchini a little thicker and thread
like a lollipop.
Skewers are not necessary. Cut the
vegetables on a diagonal to create more
surface area, then cook them directly on
the grill. This way, vegetables that may
take longer to cook can stay on the grill
while others can be removed earlier.
Most importantly, always preheat the
grill. The grill must be very hot before
approaching with any food. If using a
charcoal grill, allow ample time for the Do not wash or rinse berries until ready to eat;
coals to turn ashy, then time for the grill grate prewashing will hasten deterioration. Eat, use or
freeze within two to ve days of purchasing for the
itself to heat. If using a grill pan, such as cast
best avor. ALEX HICKS JR. PHOTO
iron, preheat on the stovetop over medium
heat for at least 10 minutes.
Once the grill is hot, dip a kitchen towel in canola or vegetable oil and lightly rub the grill to
make it nonstick. Place the vegetables on the grill, and leave them alone. Do not move, shift or
lift the vegetables while on the grill: grill marks begin to form as soon as the food touches the
grill and should not be disturbed. Grill marks are not just to make food look pretty, but they
provide flavor and help food to release from the grill. This rule also applies to meats cooked on
the grill: once they are placed down leave them alone, flipping only once. For vegetables, watch
along the edges for color change and shriveling. Many grills heat unevenly with some spots get-
ting hotter than others, so keep that in mind.
Strawberries
In the Carolinas, strawberries are harvested from mid- to late-April and into June. Pick or
choose strawberries that are firm and evenly colored with fully red tips: since strawberries ripen
from the top down, white or green tips indicate unripe fruit. Perfectly ripe strawberries should
be very aromatic: as a rule of thumb, if it doesnt smell like a strawberry, it will not taste like
a strawberry. Smaller berries are often sweeter and more intensely flavored than their larger
counterparts.
Do not wash or rinse berries until ready to eat; prewashing will hasten deterioration. Eat, use
or freeze within two to five days of purchasing for the best flavor.
To keep strawberries fresh in your refrigerator, store the berries between layers of paper
towels in an airtight container or zip-top bag. It is important not to wash the berries until ready
to use: immediately washing the fruit then refrigerating will shorten the shelf life of the berries.
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Whole fresh strawberries can be individually frozen. For the best peaches easily pulls away from the pit.
result, use dry ice. Rinse the berries and cut off the green tops. Pat Once picked, peaches will not ripen further or become sweeter,
them completely dry, place them in a large colander, and toss with but instead, will soften and become more fragrant after a few
chunks of dry ice (1 quart of strawberries to about 3 pounds of dry days. Choose a peach that gives slightly to gentle pressure but
ice). Place the colander in a large pot, cover the strawberries with a to avoid bruising use your whole hand to test the peach instead
towel and let them sit until the berries are frozen, tossing from time of your fingertips. Peaches become mealy when stored below 45
to time. Transfer the berries to zip-top bags and store in the freezer. degrees so never refrigerate. Instead, keep peaches at room tem-
Pureeing the fruit first will save space in the freezer. Wash, dry perature until ready to eat.
and puree strawberries in a blender until smooth. Freeze in small To easily peel a lot of peaches, try blanching. Use a sharp knife
portions, such as individual ice cube trays or muffin tins; once to carve a shallow X into the bottom of each peach. Bring a
frozen place into zip-top bags and return to the freezer. large pot of water to a boil and submerge the peaches for 10-45
seconds, depending on the softness of the peaches. Use a slotted
Peaches spoon to remove the peaches and immediately plunge into a bowl
of ice water. The peel will easily slide off the flesh.
Peach season begins in late May and continues through Peaches can be used fresh in salads, pureed into smoothies,
September. Peaches known as clingstone will usually come to churned into ice cream, juiced, thrown on the grill, stewed, or
market first. These peaches have flesh that is hard to remove from poached. To save for later, peaches may be sliced or pureed, then
the pit and will need to be cut away. The flesh of later freestone frozen or dried.
Blanching
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HOSPITALITY
BEVERAGE
SWEET TEA
FRIENDSHIP
IN A GLASS
Drink is a staple
of Southern life
STORY BY LATRIA GRAHAM
PHOTOS BY NICHOLAS GRAHAM
A
ptly described as
friendship in a
glass, tea is South
Carolinas official
hospitality beverage.
Sweet tea is an
invitation that does
not discriminate a pitcher of it welcomes
everyone to the table, be they family, friends
or visitors. If theyre new acquaintances,
chances are they wont be by the time the
pitcher is empty.
According to the Tea Association of the
USA, iced tea makes up about 85 percent
of all tea consumed in the country and it
is a popular alternative to carbonated soft
drinks. In the Southeast, it is ubiquitous in
grocery stores, convenience stores, restau-
rants and even vending machines.
Depending on how its brewed, the color
can vary from amber hued to black walnut
colored, but two things remain constant:
here, the sweetness is next to godliness, and
no meal is complete without a glass of that
tinged brown drink.
A glass of tea has the power to evoke
strong memories of home and is a staple of
Southern life.
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Heres what three restaurants
had to say about the process of
making some of the best tea in
Spartanburg.
Ice Creams & Coffee Beans

Address: 1735 John B. White Sr.
Blvd., Spartanburg
Phone: 864-574-2252
Situated in a small shopping
Sugar-n-Spice Drive-In strip at the corner of East Black-
restaurant co-owner John stock Road and John B. White
Copses says the ice is Boulevard, Ice Creams & Coffee
what sets the sweet tea Beans is known to locals as a
apart at Sugar-n-Spice. hidden gem. The cafe is located on
Spartanburgs west side just off
Interstate 26. The eatery serves
more than ice cream and coffee,
and everything is made from
scratch from the pound cake
to the potato salad served with
sandwiches. The cafe is known for
its artisanal sandwiches, but what
really put the place on the map of
locals is its strawberry tea.
The current owner, Abigail
Ridings, a native of Spartanburg,
purchased the cafe in April 2012.
She gives all of the credit for the
strawberry tea phenomenon to the
original owner, Jane Mullins, who
opened the store in 1987. Jane
was so creative and she started
sampling different teas with our
customers and strawberry tea just
stuck. Its popularity built over the
years and now strawberry tea is
my staple. The teas recipe is a
secret, but Ridingsshared that the
tea is made by a small tea blender
that sometimes has trouble keep-
ing up with the volume due to
customer demand.
The tea is brewed in a perco-
lator every day and it takes the
better part of the morning to make
enough tea to satisfy thirsty cus-
tomers during the lunch rush.
Its a tedious process because
you wait for the percolator and
we run the tea through at least 50
times until it is dark as night and
it has to be a certain color for us
to say OK, were finished run-
ning tea. If you dont run it long
enough, it doesnt have the straw-
berry (flavor). Ridingstalked
about the process as she poured
the tea from the percolator into a
pitcher and then started the brew-
ing process all over again.
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The shop sells the strawberry
tea leavesso that people can brew
it at home, or travelers can take
some with them. Still, folks have
tried to brew the same tea at
home, and its just not quite the
same. According to Ridings, one
of the major pointers is that the
tea is better the next day, which
Kaylan Tank- allows the strawberry flavor to
ersley begins develop and become full bodied.
the tea brew- The cafes strawberry tea is so
ing process
popular that people have ordered
at Sugar-n-
up to 40 gallons at a time for
Spice Drive-In
Restaurant.
events such as weddings and baby
showers.
Strawberry tea is love
youve gotta love what you do to
stand over the heat and do this 50
times. I feel like if you put forth
the effort it shows anybody that
takes time in their craft I instill
in everyone that works here that
its a staple that we treasure and
its important, she said.
What is it about the tea here
that makes it so special? Rid-
ingshas a theory: Customers
love the sweetness of it but when
its all said and done, your palate
tastes the strawberry, and its so
refreshing. Its not your average
tea.
Sugar-n-Spice
Drive-In Restaurant
Address: 212 S. Pine St.,
Spartanburg
Phone: 864-585-3991
At the corner of Pine and East
Henry streets sits Sugar-n-Spice
Drive-In Restaurant, a Spartan-
burg staple thats been around
since 1961. The original curved
awning has been on the front of
the building for 55 years. That
awning along with its iconic sign
is one of the major landmarks
of Spartanburg County. The
restaurants interior still sports
a retro vibe. Murals and memo-
rabilia adorn the wallsand old
posters from years past frame the
entrance.
While no longer a drive-in,
the restaurant still serves clas-
sic American food with a tinge
of nostalgia. Currently helmed
by J.C. Copses and Harry Sta-
thakis, the second generation of
owners, everyone in the kitchen
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cooks with gusto and feeling. Every server of the pellet ice and the cup it doesnt
that works at Sugar-n-Spice, affectionately taste the same out of a glass, which is why it
known as The Spice for short, has to learn doesnt taste the same at home. Weve gone
how to make the tea. to extreme measures to make sure that the
Kaylan Tankersley began working at ice is premium quality. The ice and the Sty-
Sugar-n-Spice three years ago, when she rofoam really make this tea if I gave you a
was recommended by a friend. I love how gallon of this tea and you took it home and
sweet (the tea) is the actual sugar, its a used your own ice and glassware, it wouldnt
good little rush, she said. taste as good as it did in the (Styrofoam) cup.
Usually, when girls first start here, one of Sometimes people come to the restaurant
the things they learn is making the tea its simply to buy bags of ice its just that
a five- or six-step process but it isnt bad good. The restaurant serves between 80
once you get the hang of it, Tankersley said to 100 gallons of tea a day to an average of
as she added sugar to a 5-gallon dispenser, 1,000 daily customers.
making sure to mix the brew thoroughly to
dissolve any lingering sugar crystals. The big Wades Restaurant
takeaway: you just cant rush good tea. Address: 1000 N. Pine St., Spartanburg
How do they know the tea is finished? You Phone: 864-582-3800
know when you taste it, Tankersley said. Wades Restaurant sits in a small shopping
Sugar-n-Spice owners wont disclose who center just outside of downtown Spartan-
blends their tea for them, but they insist that burg. It is another one of the local eateries
the blend isnt what makes the tea so good. that is a fixture in the community.
Theyve let me take a couple of bags The restaurant is known for its witty
home and brew it there and it doesnt have billboards that are often a mash-up of pop
the same taste, Tankersleysaid. culture references and vegetable puns. A
According to co-owner, Copses, ice is the recent billboard had a yam, known as Yam
catalyst. The pellet ice makes all the dif- Newton in reference to Carolina Pan-
ference. We only serve our customers in thers quarterback Cam Newton. Wades
Tap lines at Wades Restaurant. Styrofoam cups because the combination has served up Southern cooking with a side
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ABOVE: Wade Lindsey III shows off the tea taps at Wades Family
Restaurant. LEFT: Abigail Ridings brews Ice Creams & Coffee Beans
signature strawberry tea into a pitcher.
to a cotton mill. The business went through several changes, including a

stint selling barbecue, but the tea recipe has stayed the same.
Lindsey didnt mind telling the name of his tea blender.
We get our tea from S&D, a family-owned regional company, but
thats not the secret to our tea, he said.
Lindseyinsists that part of the appeal of the tea here is the consis-
tency. Jerry Jeter makes the tea each morning, and hes honored to do
the job. I wasnt big into learning to bake bread, so I asked if I could
learn to make the tea. I also slice up all the lemons, he said between
slicing lemons and talking about tea. I like tea because of how sweet
it is, theres nothing like it.
Tea is big business at Wades on an average day they can produce
between 260 to 400 gallons of the stuff at a time many to-go family
of hospitality for more than 50 years. The restaurant still embraces orders purchase a gallon to carry with dinner. To get the tea from one
the idea of the traditional meat-and-three restaurants, and each area to another quickly, the restaurant uses a series of taps and supply
plate comes with a yeast roll and/or cornbread, and acup of Wades lines similar to what is seen in breweries.
signature tea. I tell people we dont tap beer here we tap tea, Lindsey said,
Each dinner comes with tea but how people order their tea is grinning as he opened the supply lines and the amber liquid flowed
personal and says something about them. Some people ask for half freely into a Styrofoam cup with the Wades moniker on the side.
(sweetened) and half(unsweetened), or an Arnold Palmer (half sweet The supply lines are one of the few things that have not changed
tea, half lemonade). Some folks want light ice, no ice, things like that, in the restaurants 59-year history. We played with a couple of
said Wade Lindsey III, the third generation of his family to run the busi- different options to try to speed up the process of making tea, but it
ness. The restaurant, named after his grandfather, known as Pop Wade just didnt work. We tried instant, we tried different brewers, but we
Lindsey began in 1947 as a small grocery store and lunch counter next always came back to our original process. Its part of us.
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A B I T E TO E AT
REINING
IN HUNGER
Dining options ll up Tryon (NC)
International Equestrian Center
STORY BY ALYSSA MULLIGER
PHOTOS BY TIM KIMZEY
F
rom classic diner fare and cafe sweets to upscale dishes and
international cuisine, the Tryon International Equestrian
Center at Tryon Resort features plenty of dining options for
a variety of palates.
The equestrian center opened in June 2014 with sanctioned horse
shows and has worked relentlessly to build a reputation as a premier
destination with onsite shopping, entertainment and dining.
The site, located just over the state line at 4066 Pea Ridge Road in
Mill Spring, N.C., boasts three signature restaurants that are open
year-round. Several seasonal shops and vendors alsoare open during
horse shows.
Legends Grille
Farm-to-table gourmet dishes are the focus of Legends Grille, where
a casual dress code meets upscale dining.
The restaurant serves lunch and dinner and can seat about 75 guests
between its dining room and screened-in patio. An adjoining mem-
bers-only section is open during horse shows.
Executive chef Carl Schultz said he uses local, fresh ingredients in
preparing items like the Chefs Cobb Salad with oven roasted turkey,
lean ham, Swiss and roquefort cheese crumbles, smoked bacon, olives
and hard-boiled eggs.
My approach to food is very simple, Schultz said. I like to take
very high-quality ingredients and do very minimal things to them.
Schultz said he uses a farm co-op comprised of about 30 farms
within 150 miles of the restaurant. He said he reaches out to the farm-
Handspun
ers to source healthy ingredients for his dishes.
milkshakes are
popular at Rogers Guests can begin with starters like fried calamari, oysters on the half
Diner at the Tryon shell or a bowl of loaded potato soup.
International The menu features a selection of burgers such as the Legends Signa-
Equestrian Center. ture Cheeseburger served with red onion and Bibb lettuce on a brioche
roll and a side of hand-cut french fries. Another favorite is the Legends
Jumbo Lump Crab Cake topped with homemade special sauce and
served with coleslaw and hand-cut fries.
Schultzs entrees feature Black Angus chopped steak, Scottish
salmon and mahi-mahi, served along sides like fresh fruit, local greens
and creamy risotto.
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Legends Grille changes the menu with the seasons, but certain items,
like the Tuna Tacos, are always available.
The seasons predict what Im going to cook and they predict what is
on the plate, Schultz said. I thoroughly enjoy the weather predicting
what is going to be on the next menu and what is going to be the special
for that evening.
The restaurants menu changes four times a year, but Schultz said
a few core items will always be available, such as the tuna tacos made
with sashimi tuna, avocado, rice and Sriracha mayonnaise.
Legends also has a full bar, and Schultz said he is working with local The Legends
vineyards to create wine lists for food pairings. Jumbo Lump
Legends Grille is open year-round from 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Wednesdays Crab Cake topped
with homemade
and Thursdays, 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Fridays, 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Saturdays,
special sauce,
and 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Sundays. Brunch is served from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. on
with coleslaw and
weekends.
hand-cut fries at
Blue Ginger Sushi & Noodles Legends Grille.
Visitors looking for a little zest and flare will find a colorful, creative
menu at Blue Ginger Sushi & Noodles.
Executive chef James DuBose studied French cuisine and pastry in
culinary school but later decided to study sushi in Okinawa, Japan. He
crafts his edible works of art using fresh seafood and locally sourced
ingredients.
My philosophy is you eat with your eyes first, DuBose said. Pre-
sentation is everything to me.
His menu has appetizers like seaweed salad, miso soup and eda-
mame, and a selection of noodle dishes. Most guests come for the sushi
rolls, sashimi and vegetable rolls, he said.
Favorites include the California Roll and Spicy Tuna Roll, but Blue
Ginger also offers unique creations including the Code Breaker Roll
stuffed with salmon, tuna and white tuna, and topped with four dif-
ferent types of fish roe. The Sin City Roll is full of shrimp tempura with
spicy onion and topped with avocado and a special sauce.
I like to experiment and test new things. Everything I do is out-of-
the-box, DuBose said. I like to create flavor with different things.
One of DuBoses signature creations is the Hot to Trot Roll, which
includes white tuna, salmon, cucumber and avocado with a topping of
spicy scallop, spicy mayonnaise and Sriracha.
A selection of beer, wine and sake is available to wash everything
down.
Blue Ginger Sushi & Noodles is open year-round from 11 a.m.-9 p.m.
Thursdays-Sundays.
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Chef James
DuBose,
left, with
Blue Ginger
Sushi &
Noodles, and
executive
chef Carl
Schultz, with
Legends
Grille at
the Tryon
International
Equestrian
Center.
Rogers Diner Classic Reuben and Philly Cheesesteak.

Southern comfort foods are featured
Posters of music legends, photographs of for dinner, including chicken fried steak,
vintage vehicles and framed record albums pot roast, meatloaf and grilled pork chops,
decorate the walls of this themed diner that all served with three sides. The diner also
seats 97 guests. offers gluten-free, dairy-free and vegetarian
Rogers Diner is named after Tryon Resort options.
partner Roger Smith, who has a personal Perhaps the most sought-after items that
booth where customers can sit surrounded have guests lined out the door are the ice
by pictures highlighting the Polk County cream sundaes and handspun milkshakes
native's family, friends and accomplished topped with whipped cream, sprinkles and a
equestrian career. cherry.
The diner is the only restaurant at the Rogers Diner is open year-round from The Hot To Trot roll at Blue Ginger Sushi &
equestrian center open seven days a week 8 a.m.-9 p.m. Mondays-Tuesdays and 7 Noodles at the Tryon International Eques-
serving breakfast, lunch and dinner. a.m.-9 p.m. Wednesdays-Sundays. trian Center.
Customers can build their own omelets
or order The Triple Crown, which has three Vendors and seasonal offerings fare such as wraps, salads and vegetar-
eggs any style, a choice of breakfast meat, Some of the equestrian centers dining ian items; Tryon Treats, where guests can
potatoes and toast. For something more dec- options are located in vendor spaces along satisfy a sweet tooth with frozen yogurt,
adent, the griddle whips up slices of French Retail Row. candies and cupcakes; and Triple Crown
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Certain breakfast items are served all day. and serves homemade pastries. Vendor carts with popcorn, lemonade,
Lunch choices include salads, patty melts During the show seasons, vendors include cotton candy and other carnival treats also
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The Bacon & Eggs plate
at Legends Grille.
ABOVE: Fried Calamari appetizer

at Legends Grille.
BELOW: The Loaded Potato Soup

at Legends Grille.
Signature Cheeseburger at
Legends Grille.
Tree Tops Restaurant (Lake Lure) to enjoy a three-course meal. People are really receptive to the menu,
Executive chef Benjamin Beasley said his Beasley said. People are coming here to
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ometimes things are just meant to
be take redneck cheeseburgers,
decades-old bars and young history
majors.
In 2005, as a recent graduate of the
University of South Carolina Upstate, with
a history major in hand, Becky Hammond
Myers bought the Nu-Way Restaurant &
Lounge. The former waitress became a boss
lady as well as the latest caregiver of this
iconic burger joint on Kennedy Street.
I wasnt really looking to buy a restau-
rant, but I also knew I didnt want a cubicle
job, Myers said. I had never even cooked
before I bought it.
She did, however, know a thing or two
about making people feel at home and as a
lover of history and Spartanburg she under-
stood the importance of this tiny spot that
has provided memories for so many.
A stereotypical hole-in-the-wall, the
Nu-Way, distinguishable by its red door and
trash can planter, is Spartanburgs oldest
continuously running restaurant and bar.
Originally Lloyds Nu-Way BBQ, genera-
tions of Spartans have frequented it since
1938, enjoying hamburgers, hot dogs, cold
brews and more.
Burgers are the draw and publications
from Food Network Magazine, Southern
Living magazine, Garden & Gun magazine to
numerous blogs and websites have praised
the restaurant. Southern Living recently
named it as the third best bar in the South.
It all started with Food Network, Myers
said. In their first magazine, they listed the
best burgers in all 50 states and they named
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Becky Myers owns the Nu-Way Restaurant & Lounge on Kennedy Street in Spartanburg.
us for South Carolina. We had no idea they

were doing it and it just grew from there. Ive
complement the sandwiches.
Myers also has fun with the menu.
Naturally, it was
never tried to get anyone to write about us, One day while riding down the road it an honor to be
but they do. Weve just been ourselves. just occurred to me to name menu items
The most popular burger and the one after local musicians, she said. We love
included on the
you just have to try is the World Famous having live music here and what better way menu of the oldest
Redneck Cheeseburger. Myers mom makes to honor them?
the pimento cheese that is melted atop the Most names were naturals, like Fayssoux bar/restaurant
hand-patted burger. Other favorites are
the Van Dangs White Trash Burger (with
Nu-Way Deli Club, named for Fays-
soux McLean a frequent performer at the
in Spartanburg.
coleslaw, mustard, pickles, onions. chili, Nu-Way, who Myers said, always orders a Plus, I adore her
jalapenos and American cheese) and the club.
Piedmont Boys Honky Tonk Burger (with The Brandy Lindsey & The Punch Club and the staff. We
barbecue sauce, mustard, pickles, sharp was named for the popular group that often lmed most of
cheddar cheese, bacon and onion rings). On performs at the Nu-Way.
a good day, the Nu-Way will sell 50 pounds I am a die-hard chili-cheeseburger fan, our only music
of burgers. Myers mom makes 20 pounds of Brandy Lindsey said, who is the groups lead
pimento cheese a week. While Myers mans singer. Becky had asked if Id rather have a
video there. We
the grill, she still remembers the first burger chicken sandwich or burger club named after love performing,
she cooked dark grill marks on the outside the band and of course, I had to go with the
and raw on the inside. burger. listening to
Along with mastering the grill, Myers also Naturally, it was an honor to be included
learned her way around the kitchen, never on the menu of the oldest bar/restaurant in
other bands, and
afraid to try anything new. Everything is Spartanburg. Plus, I adore her and the staff. chowing down at
homemade, from chicken salad, coleslaw, We filmed most of our only music video
honey mustard and, of course, chili. Hand there. We love performing, listening to other the Nu-Way.
cut french fries, chips or breaded onion rings bands, and chowing down at the Nu-Way. Brandy Lindsey
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Greg Payne, of The Piedmont Boys, eats the burger named after his band at the Nu-Way Restaurant & Lounge in Spartanburg.
Its easy to grasp the Nu-Ways appeal.

The small staff is friendly and manages to
and like being part of peoples lives. We
may not be everyones cup of tea but we are
The Nu-Way is
holdmultiple conversations with guests, all someones shot of whiskey. for everyone. We
at once. The bar the heart of the restaurant She loves it when older couples wearing
juts into the dining room and everything formal attire coming from the Piedmont
want to be part
happens behind it, as theres no hidden back Club sit beside 20-somethings. Or at of the community
kitchen. Guests jockey for a place to stand. It lunch when there are men in suits, retirees
reminds people 25-plus years out of college coming from the golf course, preschool- and like being
of former haunts from their youth while for ers with their moms and folks in jeans and part of peoples
younger folks, well it is their place to make T-shirts.
memories. On nights when bands are scheduled, the lives. We may not
Everyone has a Nu-Way story, Myers small space is jam packed and full of music,
said. We are part of so many lives. I love it only adding to its charm. The Marshall
be everyones cup
when people tell me their parents met here, Tucker Band and David Ball are among the of tea but we are
or we get alarge table of Converse grads who many who have played there.
have come back for a reunion and they sit Whats more important than music and someones shot of
and talk about the Nu-Way and time spent food? And we have you covered with both, whiskey.
here. Myers said. I love having live music here
Becky Myers
A book club that meets every Tuesday at and showing off all of our local talent.
the Nu-Way recently added a shelf of books Myers is comfortable with her role in Nu-
for guest to borrow and read in the side Ways history. Shes not looking to change everything except for a wedding, she said.
room. Its called Book Barbrary and they a thing. Yeah, we need awedding.
made a plaque and named it in memory of If these dark paneled walls could talk So heres your chance, any couple ready
amember who recently passed away. weve had everything here from baby to add to the lore of the Nu-Way? For Myers
The Nu-Way is for everyone, Myers showers, Sip & Sees, rehearsal dinners, and company, its all part of their job, as
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Hilda Chapman, left, along with her daughter, Donna Kennedy, right, and granddaughter Ruthie Bailey, hold bridal portraits of each of them
wearing the same wedding gown.
M
onths before she received a wedding proposal, Ruthie Bailey found her wedding dress in an old
family photo.
As she helped her grandmother, Hilda Chapman, redecorate the bedroom in her Cannons
Campground home, Bailey noticed a framed photograph on the dresser.
Chapmans oldest granddaughter quickly recognized the woman known as Mimi to everyone
in the family, standing slightly sideways to the camera and showing the long sleeves of her wed-
ding gown.
Immediately, Bailey knew she wanted the gown to be hers as well.I just thought it was really
pretty and decided that that was the dress Im going to wear, Bailey said.
She wasnt the first member of the family to fall for and use a wedding gown as their something borrowed. Her aunt and god-
mother, Donna Kennedy, also wore the gown.
In such a close-knit family, it only makes sense that a wedding dress is shared.
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Hilda Chapman, the rst to wear the wedding dress, married Robert Chapman on Dec. 21, 1958.
HILDA AND ROBERT Hilda grew up in Lancaster and knew

that she had to go to a bigger city, such
In the late 1950s, Hilda Snipes moved as Charlotte, N.C., or Columbia, to find
to Gaffney to teach and restart a dormant a dress. She ended up at Belk in Char-
girls basketball program. lotte where a woman was there showing
For her first game, she hired an offi- dresses and she walked out with this dress
cial from nearby Cannons Campground, and I thought it was beautiful, she said.
who played football for a year at Wofford It was a white satin gown with a long
College before he spent three years in the corset, or basque, and tapered long sleeves.
Navy. The scoop neckline featured a satin leaf
Robert Luther Chapman asked to offici- appliqu and pearl embroidery, and the veil
ate more games in Gaffney, simply to was made of heirloom Brussels lace.
IN SUCH A spend more time near the Indians girls When she looked through magazines for
basketball coach. It took him several
CLOSE-KNIT attempts to get his future wife to agree to
ideas, she had seen the gown. There was a
problem, though. Only one gown could be
FA M I LY, I T a date.
He always said that if I wasnt broke I
sold per town and the gown for Charlotte
already had been purchased. After she
ONLY MAKES wouldnt have said yes, said Hilda, who assured the clerk that she planned to be
retired as an elementary school teacher.
SENSE THAT He called on a Sunday afternoon and
married in Lancaster, the dress was hers.
She and Robert, whod go on to become
A WEDDING asked if I wanted to go to supper and I said,
Wed love to. When he showed up, my
a businessman and local philanthropist,
were married on Dec. 21, 1958, at Taylors
DRESS IS roommate and I were ready to go. Grove Baptist Church in Lancaster.
After three dates there was a marriage
SHARED. proposal and she began to search for a
They were married for 53 years, had
four children and 10 grandchildren before
dress. Robert died in 2012.
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DONNA AND WHIT
Donna Chapman was a student at Presbyterian College in Clinton when she went on a double date.
One of the young men, Whit Kennedy, was smitten with her, but he wasnt her date.
He liked me more than the girl he was with, said Donna, who is a retired elementary school guidance coun-
selor. He called me later and asked me out.
The two dated for several years before Whit finally proposed. There was no plan for her to wear her mothers
wedding dress, but she knew what it looked like.
We grew up looking at pictures but her wedding album looked like a fairy tale,
Donna said. It was all pretty and fancy and I never thought about myself getting
married.
The dress, though, was meant for another walk down the aisle. After they were
engaged, the couple drove to Lancaster for a visit.
My grandmother opened the closet and said Heres your mothers dress and I
think it will fit you perfectly, Donna said. I tried it on and it did.
I never looked at another dress and it never occurred to me to wear another
dress.
Not much was done to the dress for her to wear it, other than removing the Scarlett
OHara-type hoop that was worn by her mother.
It makes sense that the eldest daughter wore her mothers gown, as Donna has a
deep sense of family history. Her home is decorated with heirlooms, like a sofa, butter
churn and coffee table from her grandmother, and the chandelier above the dining
room table is from Whits grandmother.
Having their things makes me feel grounded in our family tradition and love, she
said.
Donna and Whit were married on Dec. 19, 1981, at Cannons Campground United
Methodist Church. The couple has two sons and a grandson.
TOP: Bridal portrait of Hilda Chapman.
RIGHT: Donna Kennedy, wearing her mothers wedding dress, married

Whit Kennedy on Dec. 19, 1981.
Three generations of Chapman women have worn the same

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RUTHIE AND VIC
When Ruthie Oates studied abroad for a semester as
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with Neely Bailey, another art history major.
Neely had an older brother who would come around
and hang out with the girls after they returned to Spar-
tanburg and continued as roommates.
Eventually, the brother, Vic Bailey IV, asked out his
sisters roommate. After several years of dating, he
proposed.
There was no reason to go shopping for a wedding
dress, that part of the ceremony already waspicked out.
Its a very timeless and classic dress. Its very
elegant, said Ruthie, who didnt know her aunt wore
the dress until after she decided to wear it. It was neat
that it just worked. It fit Mimi, fit Aunt Donna and after
lots of alterations, it fit me. Hilda Chapman, center, holds her wedding gown along with her daughter,
Other family members had talked amongst themselves Donna Kennedy, right, and granddaughter Ruthie Bailey. Ruthie and Donna
about the possibility of Ruthie wearing the gown and each wore the gown in their ceremony.
even mentioned the idea of removing the long sleeves if a
summer wedding date was announced.
Instead, she married the Spartanburg-based lawyer on by how the gown looked on its third trip down the aisle.
Feb. 6 at The Church of the Advent. It thrilled me just seeing her there, Hilda said as she sat in a
The dress is why we picked our wedding date, said Ruthie, room with her three daughters and eldest granddaughter. I was
who works at Bella Vision in Spartanburg, because its a long thinking I was never that pretty.
sleeve dress and I didnt want to take the sleeves off. From across the room, Donna quietly chimed it: I was think-
When she dressed for her wedding, family members were awed ing the same thing when Ruthie wore it.
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STORY BY DANIEL GROSS | PHOTOS BY ALEX HICKS
T
housands of honey bees about 2.7 million of them were
packed tightly in 150 small wooden boxes and had been
shipped to Buddy Williams Landrum farm.
The bees had been packaged for about 40 people who had
gathered recently at the farm to purchase and start their own
hives. The bees buzzed inside each of the crates as Williams spoke to the
crowd about how to properly migrate a queen to a new hive.
This is the heart of the hive, the veteran beekeeper said to the group,
holding up a queen bee.
Queens can lay about 2,000 eggs per day. Since a bee has about a six-week
lifespan, its important that the queens hormones stay balanced to keep the
attrition rate down. A heavy production hive will have about 50,000 bees.
Williams yearly presentation for novice beekeepers and enthusiasts alike
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alone can cost about $25. Master beekeeper
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a beginner beekeeper could spend about $500 been beekeeping
to begin a small-scale operation, experts said. for 40 years.
An estimated 2.4 million bee colonies exist
in the U.S. today, according to theAmerican
Beekeeping Federation. And beekeeping has
grown in popularity in Spartanburg County
and across the Upstate, Williams said.
The Spartanburg Beekeepers Association
has about 100 members, most of whom are
hobbyists who dont necessarily sell a lot
of honey, saidDavid Weir, president of the
SpartanburgBeekeepers Association. Eighty
of those members are active beekeepers while
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years.
People are becoming beekeepers for many
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I can just sit there and watch those things
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Master beekeeper Buddy Williams is a third- Master beekeeper Buddy Williams holds a queen bee.
generation beekeeper.
nutrition problems from a lack of pollen and Brennan said about half of the work The renewed interest has given beekeep-
nectar sources, according to the U.S. Depart- involved in beekeeping is finding ways to keep ers and environmentalists hope for the future
ment of Agriculture. the bees alive and free of diseases. since bees pollinate about a third of the
These problemsare threatening the viabil- Its still very therapeutic, it really is. Its worlds crops, according to the American
ity of beekeeping, so experienced beekeepers quiet time and I just love watching the bees, Beekeeping Federation. Some crops are 90
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who operates 10 hives. I think theres more bees produce. Beekeeping for five years, shes and problems impacting bees.National
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get them. The more knowledge you get the
Those looking to get into beekeeping cant you dont control the mites in some level. better off you are, Williams said. Things
get started without being aware of these Solutions such as MiteAway strips, formic have changed since I started out beekeeping.
issues, Weir said. acid, sugar-water solutions and other We didnt have a lot of these problems.
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STORY BY SEASON STEPP slightly reduce the other liquids 1 cup granulated sugar Continue layering the phyllo,
used). 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon brushing every second layer, until
A
s a backyard gardener, I 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg there are 10 sheets stacked. Top
respect bees as much as Honey Citrus-Glazed teaspoon kosher salt with 13 of the nut mixture. Drizzle
2 sticks unsalted butter, melted, with 2 tablespoons of glaze.
I rely on them. Without Baklava cooled and divided (you might Top in the same manner with 10
bees, many of our crops would not
Glaze not use all of the second stick) sheets of phyllo, then nuts, until
live to bear seeds, as many must
2 cups granulated sugar 1 pound (1 package) frozen phyllo there are 3 layers of nuts. Top
be pollinated primarily by bees.
23 cup water dough, thawed with 10 more sheets of phyllo.
During the past few years, we Nonstick spray
orange, juiced Carefully, cut the stacked phyllo
have heard of the plummeting bee Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line
lemon, juiced into 12 triangles. Gently slide the
population. Although there are Pinch ground cinnamon a sheet pan with a silicone mat or
cut layers of phyllo and nuts onto
many speculations, theories and 23 cup honey aluminum foil.
the sheet pan.
studies circulating in the scientific In a saucepan combine the sugar, In a mixing bowl, combine the
Bake until the center of the phyllo
community, only time will tell the water, orange juice, lemon juice almonds, walnuts, sugar, cinna-
is crisp and rm, about 45-50
fate of the bees and, in turn, many and cinnamon over medium heat. mon, nutmeg, salt and 1 stick of
minutes.
of the crops whose abundance we Bring the mixture to a simmer. butter. Stir to combine well.
Remove from the oven and drizzle
have grown accustomed to. In the Cook until the sugar is dissolved. Unroll the phyllo and top with a
damp (not wet) towel. with some of the glaze and allow
meantime, live responsibly, avoid Then simmer until thickened,
Place a piece of parchment paper the baklava to absorb the glaze
pesticides whenever possible and about 8-10 minutes, stirring
occasionally. on a cutting board. Spray the for 10 minutes, then drizzle again.
stop to appreciate our buzzing Serve warm or at room tempera-
Add the honey and return to a parchment paper with a layer of
little pals. ture with any remaining glaze
simmer. Remove the pan from the nonstick spray. Top with 2 layers
The culinary world loves honey, heat and set aside. of phyllo, being sure to keep the drizzled over the baklava.
and for good reason. In many Baklava phyllo covered while working
applications, honey can be substi- pound whole almonds, with it. Use a pastry brush to Article reprinted from
tuted for sugar (use 1 part honey chopped carefully brush the dough with Sept. 25, 2013, Spartanburg
in place of 1.5 parts sugar and pound walnuts, chopped melted butter. Herald-Journal
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PHOTOS BY TIM KIMZEY within a short walk of one another.
Dawn Johnson, a Texas native who has lived
in Brevard since 1999, summed it up perfectly
Town home to as she sat inside Quotations Coffee Caf on East
Brevard Music Main Street in April.
Its just a really fun town lots of friendly
Center, white people, lots of good food, she said. If you
squirrels and like the outdoors, its great; the majority of the
county is surrounded by forests. And, if you like
close to waterfalls much as Spartanburg and its surrounding com- music, its great. Theres a real homey feeling
munities have to offer, sometimes its nice to get here.
away for a day or two. Brevard is notable for being home to a large
For Upstate residents wishing to combine concentration of white squirrels, which has been
small town charm with sheer mountain beauty, used as a clever marketing tool to help promote
Brevard,N.C.,is the perfect day trip or weekend the city.
getaway. It started in the 1950s when two (white squir-
PICTURED ABOVE: For
Nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains in the rels) were brought here as pets for a young girl,
Upstate residents wishing to heart of Transylvania County, Brevard is warm said Prentiss Brewer, visitor services coordina-
combine small town charm and inviting. Its downtown, in particular, is tor at the Brevard Visitors Center. One of them
with sheer mountain beauty, surprisingly bustling for a city its size the pop- escaped, and now we have over 1,700 of them
Brevard, N.C., is the perfect ulation is only 7,609, according to the 2010 U.S. within a 5-mile radius of downtown, so I think
day trip or weekend getaway. Census with several high-quality restaurants, you know what happened.
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BELOW: Brevard, N.C., hosts a But its the abundance
White Squirrel Festival each of waterfalls that can be
Memorial Day weekend to found throughout Tran-
honor the rare breed. sylvania County that is
RIGHT: Brittany Osteen and
perhaps the biggest draw
Tim James, of Pisgah Forest,
for tourists. The area is
N.C., sh at Hooker Falls inside
known as the Land of
DuPont State Forest.
Waterfalls and there are
PA G E 7 5 more than 250 of them
Paul Hawkins owns Local throughout the county.
Color with his wife, Pauline, in Among the most popular
downtown Brevard, N.C. The in close proximity to Bre-
shop showcases more than 100 vard are Looking Glass
artists and crafters with ne Falls and Sliding Rock
arts and crafts, jewelry, decor Falls in Pisgah National
and apparel.
Forest, and Hooker
Falls and Triple Falls in
DuPont State Forest.
White breeds of any animal arent typically a Both Pisgah and DuPont offer plenty of hiking
dominant gene, but these do have the dominant and bicycling opportunities, and the former
gene, so when you put them together with a includes the Cradle of Forestry, a historic site
gray squirrel, you get a white squirrel. Its really that celebrates more than 100 years of forest
become a bit of a phenomenon here. Its some- conservation and is located about 14 miles north
thing were known for. of Brevard via U.S. Highway 276.
In recognition of the rare breed, Brevard hosts The waterfalls are what brought Chicago
the White Squirrel Festival each Memorial Day resident Aaron Powers to the region with his
weekend, which features music and much more. wife and four children, who range in age from 10
Brewer recommends Brevard College as the weeks to 6 years old, but he was pleasantly sur-
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Its a great little town, Powers said as he In our store alone, people here and they love it. And, of course,
and his family prepared for a lunchtime meal you always see a bunch of kids here.
at The Square Root, a popular restaurant weve got over 120 Another casual dining option along South
located on Times Arcade Alley just off West Broad Street includes Bracken Moun-
Main Street. Youve got a downtown dis-
artists and crafters tain Bakery, which offers an array of tasty
trict with pretty much everything you would with a lot of them breads.
need. All the little restaurants and shops you Brevard is also great for shopping, with
see here thats what we were looking for. being jewelry several downtown businesses offering an
We were kind of thinking about going eclectic mix of unique artisan gifts and more.
to Asheville, but we decided to check out
artists. Most of Local Color on South Broad Street is one
(Brevard), figuring it would be a little easier them are from the of them.
to navigate with the kids. Its definitely got In our store alone, weve got over 120
everything youd expect to see in a much region, including artists and crafters with a lot of them being
larger population center. jewelry artists, said Paul Hawkins, who
Other restaurants on Main Street include
the Upstate, and owns Local Color with his wife, Pauline.
Falls Landing, Jamies Creole Brasserie, and then we have new Most of them are from the region, including
The Hob Nob. And for those longing for a the Upstate, and then we have new mer-
classic 1950s-style American diner, Rockys merchandise, fair chandise, fair trade items and some general
Grill and Soda Shop on South Broad Street consignments and resales.
offers a family friendly environment.
trade items and Our inventory is ever-changing as artists
Benjamin Hill, a Jacksonville, Fla., resi- some general bring in new things, so you can come in one
dent who has a vacation spot in nearby Cedar day and then come back a month later, and
Mountain, stopped by Rockys for lunch consignments and youll see a bunch of different stuff.
recently and took a seat at the counter. Downtown Brevard has multiple art gal-
This place is really unique, and they have
resales. leries, and an art walk is held from 5-8 p.m.
great chili dogs, Hill said. I always bring Paul Hawks, co-owner, Local Color on the fourth Friday of each month.
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everything from classical, chamber and opera
to gospel, blues and bluegrass. The premier
concerts are held at the Brevard Music Centers
Whittington-Pfohl Auditorium, a picturesque
1,800-seat amphitheater that also includes an
additional 300-400 lawn seats.
Its a great experience when the stars come
out and the little twinkling lights go on and you
hear the mix of the music with the birds and just
the natural environment, said Cally Jamis Ven-
nare, director of marketing and communications
for the Brevard Music Center.Combine that
with the beautiful setting youre in, and it really
makes for a transformative, magical experience.
We like to say our performances are as captivat-
ing as our view.
ABOVE AND RIGHT: Artwork on Ive lived everywhere from New York City Vennare said the summer music festival draws
display at Red Wolf Gallery in and the coast of California to Atlanta, and Ive about 31,000 attendees each year.
downtown Brevard, N.C. traveled all over the world, but Ive yet to find We are a tremendous economic asset to the
a place like Brevard. I love it here, said Ann area, especially when you consider thats over a
PA G E 7 7
Dergara, an internationally known painter and very concentrated period of time, she said.
Co-manager Christopher Fox,
printmaker who runs Red Wolf Gallery on East Aside from concerts at the Brevard Music
left, and Jimmy McGuirl at
Main Street. Center, the city has plenty of other opportunities
Southern Comfort Record Shop
in downtown Brevard, N.C. Red Wolf Gallery features high-end artwork for visitors to enjoy live music.
from more than two dozen artists, including Theres the Porter Center for the Perform-
Dergara and her son, Eric Dergara, whose work ing Arts at Brevard College, and downtown
she said is on display in the MGM Grand Las nightspots that regularly feature music include
Vegas. 185 King Street, which takes its name from its
For those wishing to see artists in action, Art address, and The Phoenix on South Gaston
Works is a must-stop. Located in a small store- Street.
front on South Broad
Street, its a working
studio space and gallery
shared by Brevard art-
ists Deborah Kidwell,
M. Lee Abell and Vir-
ginia Pendergrass.
We kind of think of
ourselves as being in a
fishbowl, Kidwell said
of the space that opened
in early April. People
might see us working
and think, Oh, I dont
want to bother them,
but its like, No, please
come bother us. Thats
kind of the point. Its a really great community because theres
Kidwell, who moved from Woodstock, Vt., a lot of very conservative people that live here,
last year, said Brevard has all the charm of a clas- and theres a lot of very liberal people that live
sic New England small town. here, said Christopher Fox, co-manager of
Its the best of Vermont but without the long Southern Comfort Record Shop on West Main
winters, she said. Theres a nice combination Street. Its a really great mix. I dont know if
of culture and beauty here. everybody would agree, but I like the fact that
Much of Brevards cultural identity is derived a far right Republican can come in here and feel
from the Brevard Music Center, which hosts an just at home in this store as somebody whos
internationally acclaimed summer music festival middle-of-the-road or somebody, like me,
each June through August. whos really far to the left.
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featured legendary
actor Steve Martin
on banjo) being the
single biggest seller
weve ever had in the
history of this store.
Christopher Fox,
co-manager of Southern
Comfort Record Shop
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hosts the Mountain Song Festival each Sep- Alert (which featured legendary actor Steve attraction in Brevard. Theres Brevard
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RIGHT: The Hub, a community-
driven bike and outdoor gear
shop in Brevard, N.C., houses
Pisgah Tavern, which features
a rotating menu of six local
beers on tap and several
canned offerings.
Mountain Industrial Drive at the end of 2012. and beer is The Hub, located at the entrance of
Its a good spot to see craft beer on a big Pisgah National Forest. Its not only a commu-
scale, and we brew all our beers right here on nity-driven bike and outdoor gear shop, but
the site, said Aaron Baker, marketing manager it also houses Pisgah Tavern, which features a
for Oskar Blues Brewery. And weve got some rotating menu of six local beers on tap and sev-
specialty beers that you can only get here in the eral canned offerings.
taproom. Were very laidback here, Brewer said.
Weve got live music four nights a week and Brevard is for you if you like a quality of life that
food trucks, and we do free tours of the facility (includes) scenic beauty as well as arts and cul-
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100TH ANNIVERSARY
From left, Barry Flood, Ben Fox,

Bill McCall and Bob Morgan play
golf at Tryon (N.C.) Country Club.
A beautiful
PLACE TO BE
P
STORY BY DAN SULLIVAN + PHOTOS BY TIM KIMZEY
eaceful. Serene. Tranquil. Blue Ridge Mountains surround the course, and the log
These are some of the words cabin clubhouse, built in 1922, adds to the ambience.
members of Tryon Country Club use Its like the mountains were built around the course,
to describe their golf course, which said Fred Edwards Jr., course superintendent. The set-
is celebrating its 100th anniversary ting and the atmosphere are unique. Several people who
this year. have visited here for the first time have said that their
And certainly when you step onto blood pressure lowered when they got here.
a tee box and survey the fairway, its as if youve stepped Thats not to say that the country club hasnt been
back to an earlier era, a less-hurried time without the home to some pretty hard-nosed competition over the
distractions of modern life. The lush green foothills of the years.
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The Tryon (N.C.) Country Club consists of nine holes but
features two sets of tee placements in the tee box so
that golfers can experience an 18-hole round.
0602_A_81_SHJMAG.indd 82 5/16/2016 11:19:09 AM

Tryon Country Club
BY THE NUMBERS
11 Tryon Country Club is the 11th oldest golf course

in North Carolina
61 Course record score, Tommy Gardner, 2006
Honorable mentions
Some of the Tryon Country Club members who went on to
play in college or become club pros:
Marion Palmer, North Carolina State, 1940s
Franklin McKaig, University of Houston, 1950s
Harold Burns, Wofford College, 1960s
Mike Hannon, East Tennessee State, 1970s
Jimmy Roach, Appalachian State, 1960s
Fred Edwards, Tennessee, 1970s
Ken Carter, Lenoir-Rhyne, 1970s
Mike Shannon, Tennessee, 1970s
Kevin Casey, University of Georgia, 1970s
Greg Snowden, Greenville Tech, 1970s
Toby Vosburgh, Methodist, 1970s
Lou Hoskins Jr., University of South Carolina Upstate,
1980s
Trey Dusenbury, North Carolina State, 1980-90s
Benji McCall, Winthrop, 1990s
TracyAnn McCall, Appalachian State, 2000s
Sean McKaig, Montreat, 2000s
Marc Brady, Montreat, 2000s
Some of the TCC members who went on to become club pros:

Josh Gardner, completed a degree in business adminis-
tration with a concentration in golf management from
Methodist University in 2007, was head pro at courses
in Alabama and Florida and now owns a golf school in
Florida.
Lou Hoskins Sr. Marc Ballard

Lou Hoskins Jr. Rodney McKaig
Mike Shannon Jim Hemphill
Marc Brady Kenny Morgan
Fred Edwards Sr. Randy Morgan
Cecil Turner Benji McCall
Mitchell Turner Dennis Morgan
G.L. Burns Jimmy Roach
Chris Burns David Foster
Bud Burns Ken Warrington
Some of the TCC members who went on to become golf

course superintendents:
Fred Edwards Jr.
Harold Burns
Donnie Burns
Rick Burns
Herman Burns
Johnny Burns
Ab Burns
Bruce Wilson
0602_A_81_SHJMAG.indd 83 5/16/2016 11:19:18 AM

The Tryon (N.C.) Country Club clubhouse
and golf course is on the National Register
of Historic Places.
Tryon Country Club has had so many

good players, said Trey Dusenbury, who
has been a member of the Tryon, N.C., club
since 1975.
Dusenbury knows a thing or two about
competitive golf, having won the North
Carolina 2A/1A state individual title in 1987
while a junior at Tryon High School. When
you grow up in that environment, (excelling)
is always a goal.
Dusenbury, who went on to play golf
in college at North Carolina State, is far
from the only Tryon Country Club product
who took his game to the next level. Over
The log cabin clubhouse at the Tryon (N.C.) Country Club was built in 1922. the years, at least a dozen went on to golf
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The log cabin clubhouse at the Tryon (N.C.) Country Club was built in 1922.
collegiately. For a small club in a small town,

thats impressive.
Dusenbury and Edwards said the success
was due in part to the culture and tradition at
Tyron Country Club.
Theres a lot of history out there,
Edwards said.
Certainly Tryon Country Club has an
impressive pedigree, with the course laid out
in 1914 by famed golf course designer Donald
Ross, who is credited with designing close to
400 courses in the United States in the first
half of the 20th century, including Pinehurst
No. 2 (site of the 2014 U.S. Open and U.S
Womens Open) in North Carolina and Oak
Hill (site of the 2013 PGA Championship) in
New York.
Tryon Country Club is a nine-hole course,
as were many early Ross designs, but fea-
tures two sets of tee placements in the tee
box so that golfers can still experience an
18-hole round.
Its a typical old links layout, Edwards
said. When you leave one green, youre a
few steps from the next hole.
Its also a course that gives you the oppor-
tunity to hone your skills. The Tryon (N.C.) Country Club was designed in 1914 by famed golf course designer Donald
You use every club in your bag, Ross. The club was formed two years later.
0602_A_81_SHJMAG.indd 85 5/16/2016 11:19:37 AM

The Tryon (N.C.) Country Club is celebrating Memorabilia at the Tryon (N.C.) Country Club.
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Dusenbury said. Its a fun, challenging course. the clubhouse was built, there was also a spring-fed
Both the course and the clubhouse are listed on the swimming pool and tennis courts. The clubhouse became
National Register of Historic Places. a popular location to host social events. During that time,
The club was formed in 1916 by Emma Payne Erskine. Tryon became a popular getaway spot for many celebri-
She and her husband, Charles, were seasonal residents ties, and over the years a number of them were spotted at
of the Tryon area in the late 1800s and early 1900s, the country club, including author F. Scott Fitzgerald and
hailing originally from Racine, Wis. Charles acquired a film stars Randolph Scott and David Niven.
considerable amount of property around Tryon, accord- One of professional golfs biggest stars paid a visit to
ing to documents filed with the National Register. After the club in 1951. According to aHendersonville, N.C.,
his death in 1908, Emma continued to buy and sell land, Times-Newsarticle on April 4, 1951, Sam Snead played
and in the process became the owner of a dairy farm that the course and conducted a clinic after being invited by
would become the site of Tryron Country Club. Tryon Country Club pro Ted Fox.
She decided that a golf course would be a good use for For many years at the country club, the club pros had
the property, apparently because there was a golf course promoted a caddy program to encourage young golfers to
down the street from her home in Wisconsin that seemed take up the game. Prior to Sneads appearance, the cad-
to be doing well. dies held a special tournament to decide which one would
It proved to be an astute decision. According to the get to be Sneads caddy. The winner was Fred Edwards
club history, she was able to get the community on Sr., father of the present course superintendent.
board, and then met with Ross at the Grove Park Inn in Through the years, Tryon Country Club has adapted
Asheville, N.C. In 1914, Ross was contracted to design a as necessary to changing times. But one thing that hasnt
9-hole course in the middle of her farm. Emma Erskines changed is the feeling players get when they tee it up.
original plan was to sell lots around the course for houses Over the years weve called it a walk in the park, said
a common practice today, but that didnt take off then. longtime member Joyce Arledge, the current womens
Still, Tryon Country Club was a success. By 1922, when club champion. Its just a beautiful place to be.
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Erica Brown and her dog, Winston, take a walk on the Mary Black Rail Trail in Spartanburg. ALEX HICKS JR.
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rica Brown might fill
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PHOTOS BY ALEX HICKS JR. AND TIM KIMZEY And in between her professional
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organizations that she is passionate
about.
But in her free time, Brown can
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be found attending an art exhibit mother met her third husband. The its had a huge impact on my life
at the Chapman Cultural Center, couple has been together for nearly in terms of exposing me to a lot of
walking her Shih Tzu, Winston, in a 30 years. different things, Brown said. It
city park, sipping a warm beverage Hes the best thing thats ever hap- was a little bit shocking for me at
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enjoying life. He took us on as his own children and encountered came from a much
always provided love and support. more grounded, structured socio-
Brown lived with her family in economic background than I did. It
A CHALLENGING CHILDHOOD Beaufort during her middle and high took a little bit of adjustment.
Brown was born in Jacksonville, school years. As a teenager, she made In addition to her education,
N.C., where her mother and father the decision to stay stateside when her one of the greatest things Wofford
were stationed with the United family moved overseas for her moth- brought Brown was lasting friend-
States Marine Corps. Her par- ers new orders. Brown stayed with a ships, many which she keeps to this
ents separated when she was just widow who was a civilian working on day.
1-year-old. the military base in Beaufort. Mamie Morgan has known Brown
My biological father turned out It was a hard decision to make, for 16 years. When she was a rising
not to be such a nice person and was but I knew that that was going to be freshman at Wofford, Brown was a
very abusive toward my mom, at my ticket to college, Brown said. rising senior and the two bonded.
which point she left him, Brown Ive been living away from my par- She took me under her wing and
said. At that point, it was just me ents essentially since I was 16. showed me the ropes, kind of serv-
and her. Browns family returned to the ing as a big sister, Morgan said.
Brown went with her mother who United States during her junior year Morgan said the word she would
received orders for a tour in Oki- of college. Her mother, now retired, use to describe Brown is relent-
nawa, Japan. Brown said she does and stepfather live on a small farm less. She said Brown is relentless in
not remember much about the tour in Ohio and her 29-year-old brother her energies and in her personal and
since she was so young. lives in Kentucky. professional pursuits.
After returning to the United Shes high-energy, efficient,
States, Browns mother met a man resourceful and super fun, Morgan
and remarried. When Brown was
IMPACTFUL COLLEGE YEARS
said. She thinks of her friends as
8 years old, her mother and step- Dribbling her first basketball at the her family and is one of the most
father had a baby boy. The couple age of 5, Brown stuck with the sport selfless and accepting friends and
separated shortly after the birth. growing up and got recruited by col- people that I know.
Then it was just me, my mom leges in South Carolina, New York
and my little brother, Brown said. and Kentucky.
Growing up wasnt the easiest. It One of the schools was a small FINDING A FULFILLING CAREER
was hard for her to be a single mom liberal arts college in Spartanburg Brown said when she graduated
and raise two kids on her own. At Wofford College. Brown said she from college, she could not get out
a very young age, I kind of was the had never heard of the school but of Spartanburg fast enough. She
caretaker and would look after my was giving every location the oppor- came up with the idea to move to
brother. tunity to try to recruit her. Charleston to find a job but lasted
Yet, Brown said her mother pro- She quickly fell in love with Wof- only six months before moving back
vided for the family and she and her fords campus and the close-knit to Spartanburg.
brother never wanted for anything. feel it had, and something just She quickly found work with
We certainly werent rich, but clicked, she said. She attended the Extended Stay Hotels and worked in
we were rich with love and a home, school from 1996-2000 and earned sales and account management for
Brown said. a degree in psychology. eight years.
When Brown was 9 years old, her I love the school and I think It was a great experience and I
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learned a lot. It geared me for the said Hospice was expanding and told patients where, without us, they
world of work, Brown said. But Brown she had the heart and com- probably wouldnt be alive today.
I was looking for something a little passion for the type of work. That gives me that fulfillment of
more meaningful in terms of fulfill- Brown worked as a consultant at knowing that Im doing something
ment for myself. Hospice Compassus in Duncan for in order to give back.
Her focus shifted to the non- about a year before she again real-
profit service sector after running ized the emotional toll it was taking
into a friend at a wedding who told on her. SERVING THE COMMUNITY
Brown that the Spartanburg Boys Id come home every night upset. Two years ago, Brown got excited
Home, formally known as Glenn So it was like, what can I do that about the growth taking place in
Springs Academy, was looking for is still connecting with people and Spartanburg and found another way
a case manager. Brown interviewed helping people but not having to deal to serve her community.
the next day, was hired and spent with death and dying and sadness all She was elected to the City Coun-
four years as a case manager for the the time? Brown said. cil in 2013 for her first political term.
organization. She soon found that balance of But Brown will quickly share that
Those kids impacted my life more helping others in a more uplift- she does not like politics.
than I thought possible, she said. ing atmosphere when she joined It is a political title but I like to
It had its weight on me emotion- St. Lukes Free Medical Clinic as a think of it more as a service to the
ally, though. When youre dealing patient navigator for the Healthy community, she said. I felt like
with kids that have been trauma- Outcomes Program Spartanburg everyone was tired of the same
tized in such a way, early on I was (HOPS). She has held the position faces, the same people making deci-
taking a lot of it home. for three years. sions all the time.
Brown said her gut was telling her We provide health care to the While it was never her lifelong
to begin looking for something else uninsured and there is a huge need goal to serve on the council, Brown
when she reconnected with a friend not only in this area but in our said a few people had mentioned
who was a Hospice nurse. The friend state, she said. There are some it to her and she felt that she could
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Erica Brown, a member of the Spartanburg City Council, talks about her experiences in Spartanburg. TIM KIMZEY PHOTO
serve effectively. I dont want to be in this posi- trying to make a difference and I
I felt that younger people needed tion for 20-plus years. I dont want have a great deal of respect for her
to step up. Its really important for to be in this position for 10-plus for that.
the younger generation to step in years, she said. For me, I hope
and do something and serve the that after my first two years people
community, she said. I imagine can look and say, So far so good, ENJOYING LIFES PASSIONS
that a lot of older folks who have youve served well. And I hope that Many of Browns passions from
served for many, many years would after the last two years they can say, childhood are still passions today,
be fine in turning over those reigns. So far so good, youve served well, including sports.
With the continued momentum in and wed like to see you continue to I picked up basketball at a very
Spartanburg and exciting projects serve. young age and sports was kind of my
on the horizon, Brown said it could Tammy Stokes, who has known passion growing up, she said. I
not be a better time for her to be on Brown for six years, said it is unique played pretty much every sport all
the council. She said she is already how Brown goes above and beyond through high school.
planning to run for re-election after in addition to her full-time job. Brown also enjoys getting her
she finishes her first term. However, She is just an incredible person hands dirty in the kitchen and said
she has no intentions of making it a and gives more of herself, Stokes she is a big foodie. She remembers
career. said. Shes really dedicated to cooking with her mother while
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Erica Brown and her dog, Winston. ALEX HICKS JR.
growing up. at one concert a month at least, she named Duran which she found on
She propped me up on the coun- said. One of my lifelong dreams the way back from a Duran Duran
ter and I would watch and watch and was to see Fleetwood Mac and I concert 10 years ago.
little things that didnt require sharp finally got to see them last year. Perhaps one of Browns favorite
objects I assisted with, Brown said. Brown also is fond of animals and passions is her friendships. Having
Another pastime of Browns is considers her Shih Tzu, Winston, to been away from her family for so
live music. She said when she was be a best friend. The dog was given long, she said she has always had
little, there was always music play- to Brown by five of her close friends very strong friendships.
ing soul, funk, jazz, bluegrass and as a birthday gift. My friends are my family, she
everything in between. Hes the light of my life, she said. Theres not a day that doesnt
I have just about everything in said. go by that Im not in contact with
my musical library, and Im probably Brown also has a cat that she my friends.
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YOUNG LEADERS
F
Justin Bradley, right, enjoys time with his wife, Faith, and their children, Madelyn, 2, and 10-month-old Reagan.
FAMILY,
amily always comes first for
Spartanburg County Coun-
cilman Justin Bradley.
FAITH &
Obviously, family is my
first priority, Bradley said.
At the end of the day, if I cant serve my
family effectively, I cant do anything
POLITICS
else.
Bradley, 28, of Boiling Springs, ran
for public office for the first time in
2014 and defeated two-term incumbent
ONeal Mintzfor the seat in Spartanburg
STORY BY CHRIS LAVENDER County Council District 2. After nearly a
PHOTOS BY ALEX HICKS JR. year in office, Bradley said he is enjoying
the experience.
Its everything I thought it would
be, he said. Its been fun for me. I like
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the policy aspect of it.
Bradley said he is hopeful about ... THIS IS OUR HOME.
THIS IS OUR COMMUNITY
Spartanburg Countys future and is
encouraged by the political process.
I think for me its an opportunity,
he said. I think during the election,
we were definitely underestimated.
AND SO FOR ME, ITS
People often underestimate you when
they dont expect big things at an ABOUT KNOWING THAT MY
GENERATION NEEDS TO HAVE
early age ... but the reason I wanted
to do it is because the decisions that
are happening right now are going to
impact me for years to come. This is
our home. This is our community and
A VOICE IN THE PROCESS.
so for me, its about knowing that my JUSTIN BRADLEY
generation needs to have a voice in the
process.
Away from politics, Bradleys life
includes balancing family life with work.
Bradley and his wife Faith, 26, have two
children, Madelyn, 2, and 10-month-old
Reagan. The couple named Reagan after
former President Ronald Reagan. Their
son also shares the same birthday as the
former president, Feb. 6.
When we found out we were having
a boy, the name I wanted for a son was
Reagan, Bradley said. I have a lot of
respect for Ronald Reagan. Hes one of
my heroes.
The couple first met at Evangel
Cathedral, which was later renamed Free
Chapel. Their first date was on June 19,
2006. They married on the same date in
2010.
When we first married, I was still
in law school, Bradley said. (Faith)
moved to Columbia and I finished up law
school. We knew we wanted to come
back to the area so it was an easy transi-
tion for us to come back here.
Bradley graduated from Boiling Justin Bradley is the Spartanburg County Council District 2 Councilman.
Springs High School in 2005 and from
the University of South Carolina Upstate and at USC Columbia. She has worked time, Justin Bradley said.
in 2009. He received a law degree from as a nanny and hopes to complete her Justin Bradley also has a passion for
USC Columbia in 2012 and is employed undergraduate degree in the future. reading books about politics, busi-
at Shellpoint Mortgage Servicing in When its time to relax and unwind, ness and faith. If I need some time
Greenville. the Bradleys like to visit local parks to get away for a little bit, I will go
At Shellpoint, Bradley serves as an in- or head to the coast. We love the grab a good book, he said. The most
house attorney working with contracts, beach, Faith Bradley said. Its a good important book that I have read would
litigation management and oversees getaway. be The Purpose Driven Life by Rick
vendor management. Some of their favorite destinations Warren. I would say that has had the
Faith Bradley is a 2007 graduate of include Charleston, Hilton Head, and most impact on my faith outside of
Dorman High School. She studied early Destin, Fla. What makes the trips the Bible. I try and read things that are
childhood education at USC Upstate worthwhile is having quality family going to improve me.
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TEACHING FOUND ME
Sparkling PERSONALITY
Daughter of Sparkletones frontman Bennett knows that each scar she bears represents an experience that
she hopes will be useful in her mission to help others accomplish their
Joe Bennett heads T3 Talent agency dreams.
There was a time when I felt people were trying to clip my wings,
STORY BY TREVOR ANDERSON | PHOTO BY JOHN BYRUM Bennett said. I would share my dream with them and they would, I
perceived, shoot it down. I felt like a bird in a cage. Looking back now,
S
I realize it was out of love. The real world really does eat you alive.
itting in the office of her Spartanburg-based talent agency, T3
The summer before Bennett began studying at Converse, she was
Talent, Lindsay Bennett takes a moment to reflect on her life.
asked to help out at the colleges day camp.
A grin appears when she recalls her first performance at
While she was in college she served as a part-time nanny. One of the
age 2. Her father, the late Sparkletones frontman Joe Bennett,
families she worked for asked her to teach their child to play the piano
brought her on stage to sing alongside the band he played with while
and sing.
stationed near Anchorage, Alaska, with the U.S. Air Force.
It wasnt long before several more families asked her to do the same.
She beams as she recollects playing Maria during her senior year at
Teaching found me, Bennett said. I sort of became this traveling
Broome High School in the Spartanburg Little Theaters rendition of
piano and voice teacher at Carolina Country Club.
West Side Story. Its the role that catapulted her to pursue vocal per-
Shortly after the birth of her first child, Bennett was offered a job at
formance at Converse College.
Music & Arts on the west side of Spartanburg. It came from a source
Her smile slowly fades as she reminisces about leaving college during
that didnt know her father was also an instructor at the store.
her senior year to begin auditioning on Broadway and in Los Angeles.
I was walking to my car when I felt like God was tapping me on the
Tears begin to well up in her eyes when painful memories of her first
shoulder and telling me, You just got offered a job, Bennett said.
marriage return. She stymies them with happy thoughts of her second
In 2007, she opened a private studio in Spartanburg. The goal was to
one.
teach local vocalists while she continued to pursue her own auditions.
For Bennett, life has been full of joy and sadness; success and failure;
Her students included American Idol Season 14 contestant Greyson
plenty and hardship; and of nearly reaching the pinnacle of fame, but
Turner and Broadway singer Georgia Kay Wise.
just falling short.
My students began landing roles, Bennett said. It was the valida-
Even after the death of her father last summer, the 29-year-old
tion I needed to begin pursuing a career in talent development.
mother of five still clings to her faith and a belief that her best years are
At first, she considered calling her business the Triple Threat Talent
ahead of her.
agency. But she and a close friend kept referring to it as
T3 in their text messages and the name stuck.
In 2011, just after her first husband left, Bennett
purchased a laptop and launched T3 Talent in a space at
Roper Music.
I had a 15-month-old and a 3-year-old, she said. I
decided that day that this had to work because it had to
feed us. After two weeks, I had seven clients.
As the business continued to grow, she moved to a
location off West Broad Street.
Bennett started out just teaching voice, but then
branched out to acting and arts, she said.
Two years ago, she moved her business into a space
Lindsay Bennett own the T3 Talent agency in

Spartanburg.
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at 464 E. Main St. in the Town Square shopping center below
the Peddler Steak House.
Bennett said the firms functions are now multifaceted.
T3 Talent is licensed and represents 140 clients ranging in
ages and backgrounds who are pursuing opportunities in televi-
sion, film, commercial print, music and theater.
Bennett has used her connections in show business to bring
in top level development professionals, including vocal coach
Dave Brooks and acting industry veteran Denise Simon.
There are a lot of people who are like, Theres a talent
agency in Spartanburg? Bennett said. Weve been a well-
kept secret. Weve mulled opening an office in Greenville,
but theres really no point. I have a lot of talent that comes from
Greenville to Spartanburg. There is so much talent right here in
Spartanburg.
Bennett said one of her current goals is to better promote
local music. She wants to partner with local shops and restau-
rants to create a culture that supports live music.
I would love for Spartanburg to become a mini Nashville,
she said.
Bennett said she would love to see Spartanburg have a Battle
of the Bands.
Thats how my dads band was discovered, she said.
Bennett said she has helped the city book bands for some of
its major events.
I see the entertainment industry as a personal ministry, she
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Local entrepreneur Jeffrie Berline has launched a sock company, JL the Brand, with fellow Auburn University alum Louis Oswald.
Socks with outrageous designs

Spartanburg fashion sock Brand. Socks have become the medium for
clever, humorous expression in mens attire.
company poised for growth Theyre just a lot of fun.
Berline said the company was sparked by
STORY BY TREVOR ANDERSON a photo that his buddy and fellow Auburn
PHOTOS BY TIM KIMZEY University alum Louis Oswald, who is the "L"
in JL the Brand, sent him five years ago. It was
a picture of a pair of blue dress socks with red
A
dapper gentleman clad in a crabs on them.
sharp suit crosses his legs to We wanted to bridge the gap between the
reveal dress socks printed high-quality black-and-blue dress socks and
with red chili peppers. the cheaper socks with outrageous designs,
Its a scene that has Berline said.
played out in different vari- The two men decided to go to sock col-
ations in boardrooms, ballrooms, churches lege at the Manufacturing Solutions Center
and other social settings in recent years. near Hickory, N.C. Berline and Oswald
And a sock company with roots in Spartan- learned that prior to the decline of American
burg, JL the Brand, hopes to make its mark by textile manufacturing to cheaper overseas
starting its own trend that combines quality imports, about 85 percent of the worlds socks
with whimsy. used to be made within 100 miles of Hickory. Jeffrie Berline shows off some of JL the
In the 1980s, statement ties were all the They decided early on in addition to quality Brands dress socks at Prices Store for Men
rage, said Jeffrie Berline, the J in JL the and creativity, American-made would be at in Spartanburg.
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the core of their companys mission. samples with handwritten notes to the likes of of socks for Wofford College with the help of
This isnt mass production to establish Warren Buffet and Anderson Cooper. Calhoun Kennedy, the schools director of
a cheap margin, Oswald said. Its more Every time one of them posts something development.
important for us to make sure the quality is on Instagram or Facebook, we see a major Berline said JL the Brand could begin making
top-notch. bump in sales, he said. more sock prints that allow customers to show
The socks are made with Pima cotton Oswald and Berline recently hired Elliot support for their alma mater or favorite sports
grown in California. They are knitted at a plant Schuessler to serve as CEO. He will be team. The company has the ability to do custom
in Oakboro, N.C., and finished at a facility in responsible for growing the company. The orders, but there is a minimum requirement.
Burlington, N.C. company's ownership also includes Atlanta Oswald said he is amazed by the companys
Designs range from a skull and crossbones businessmen Benji and Jamey Shirah. growth so far. He believes the edgy design,
to four-leaf clovers and beyond. The socks are Berline, who works full-time as the owner of fit and feel, and quality of materials of JL the
available in a variety of color palettes. All About Care SC, a Spartanburg-based non- Brands products have struck a chord with
But the founders said what separates their medical home care provider, credits his father, customers.
socks is what they call the muscle. Jeff Berline; local businessman John Bauknight; He has also enjoyed working alongside one of
Thats what helps the socks stay up on your and Harry Price, owner of Prices Store for Men, his best friends.
calf, Oswald said. You can wash them time for serving as mentors and helping the company Working with Jeffrie is amazing, said
and time again. The color wont fade and the fit find its footing. Oswald, who works full-time as a financial
remains the same. Thats what we hear from (Berline) is very receptive to mentor- adviser in Savannah, Ga. Hes up at 5 a.m.
our customers. ing, Price said. He understands that just working on socks. We both have the same
Berline said the companys socks are avail- because you have a great product, it doesnt vision and natural ambition. We have a lot of
able in about 37 mens clothing stores across mean youre going to be a success. Ive seen optimism. We work well together, knowing that
the country, including Prices Store for Men at a lot of quality products that havent sold. everything we do is for the best of the company,
196 E. Main St. in downtown Spartanburg. The market either gets it or rejects it. And always.
JL the Brand, however, has made a sig- I think thats where (JL the Brand) is having Berline said he hopes to be more than just a
nificant push online via social media in success. Southern brand. Rather, a nationwide brand.
partnership with a digital marketing company. Berline said the companys future is bright. Our target customer is anyone who appreci-
Berline said the brand has made inroads with He envisions JL the Brand one day designing ates quality, he said.
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STORY BY JOSE FRANCO | PHOTOS BY JOHN BYRUM
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any famous faceshave Spartanburg Community College.
stood on the stage at Last years Red, White and Boom
Zimmerli Amphitheatre was on a Saturday and we literally had
during Red, White & to close the gates, said Mandy Merck,
Boom in Barnet Park. Special Events & Festivals Manager. The
Country singer Miranda Lambert per- parks capacity is 6,000 people.
formed at the Fourth of July celebration Red, White, and Boom is Spar-
in 2006. American Idol winner Taylor tanburgs feel-good event, she said.
Hicks performed at the patriotic event in Everyone is happy, excited to see fire-
2007. works and filled with patriotism.
Last years performers were country The Girl Scouts hand each person
duo Love and Theft. entering the park a handheld American
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Vendors selling food, beer, wine and soft
drinks will be available.
Eventgoers can bring lawn chairs and
blankets.
Admission is $5. Children under ages 6
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For more information,

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Blue Ridge BBQ & Music Festival
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HEALING THROUGH ARTS
Jillian Eickman and Michael Eickman. Right to Party.
The Children's Advocacy Center held its second annual Healing Through Art: An
Evening of Art, Dining and Dancing on April 23 at The Piedmont Club. Attendees
bid on one-of-a-kind pieces by favorite local artists and then danced the night
away to the sounds of Right to Party. JONATHAN MARCENGILL PHOTOS
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BIRTH MATTERS' 'SPRING SOIREE'
Birth Matters' second annual "Spring Soiree" fundraiser took place on April 21
at the Pulliam home in Spartanburg. WENDY SHOCKLEY MCCARTY PHOTOS
ABOVE: Jennifer Berglind, Jennifer Arnold and Adrienne Ables.
LEFT: Robyn Conner, Melissa Morehead, Dr. Sarah Hock and Ruth
Schoonover.
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Kathie Bennett, Mary Mathes
and Liz Patterson.
Bea Walters Smith and Elsie Wright.
Angela Walker, Stephanie Rainey and Sheila Snoddy. Sophie Clayton and Meg Clayton.
Back row: Terrie Smith, Stephanie Rainey, Terra Bell, Chelle Jones and Liv Hayes.
Front row: Jennifer Perry, Amber Leak and Regina Keenan.
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CARL SAFINA RECEPTION AND EVENT
The University of South Carolina Upstate,

WaterRock Institute, and Wofford College hosted
New York Times best-selling author and PBS
host Carl Sana on March 31 on the USC Upstate
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BELOW: Nellie Cooley and Lynne Monroe.
Sara Futch and Alliston Reid.
Ellen Towler, Mary Pat Crozier, Andrew Beer, Warren Bareiss, Cathy Canino
and Cindy Chon.
Heidi Campbell-Robinson, Marion Peavey and Leslie Weed.
Brittany Halter, Emma Alexander and Robin Snelgrove.
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MOBILE MEALS LAND CRUISE
Brianna Francis and Jeff Francis. Ann Blair Gurganus and Kemp
Gurganus.
Mobile Meals of
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its 12th annual Land
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JONATHAN MARCENGILL
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Host Tom Crabtree. Angel Cox from the Spartanburg Humane Society and her
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WOMEN'S LEADERSHIP COUNCIL
The Women's Leadership Council, hosted

by the United Way of the Piedmont, held
a garden tour and cooking demonstration
on April 14 at the Milliken Guest
House. JONATHAN MARCENGILL PHOTOS
Grace C. Piochak and Lauren West. Malorie Stornes, Vicky Parker, Lori Winkles and Annettee Stornes.
Gloria Graves, Loraine Calwile and Vanessa Thompson. Tonda Henerey and Julie Deweese Judy Wilson and Margaret Davis.
Kelly Ezell, Dodi William, Tomeka Pierce
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RECEPTION FOR NORMAN PULLIAM
Dr. Paige McCraw, Norman Pulliam, Ann Akerman. Merimae Dunbar, Stan and Dana Halliday. Katie and David Rice.
Jimson and Rosemary Dunbar and Scott Falcone.
Norman Pulliam, Caroline Pulliam and Andy Pulliam.
Spartanburg businessman
Norman Pulliam's
contribution's to the South
Carolina School for the Deaf
and the Blind was recognized
with an award named in his
honor on April 25. A crowd of
more than 200 came together
Sherry Lee and Cynthia Lister.
to recognize Pulliam's
30-year relationship with the
school. JOHN BYRUM PHOTOS
Tom and Carol Farthing.
Phil and Christina Buchheit.
James Talley, Rhonda and Joel Collins.
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SPACE'S SUPPER ON THE SHOALS
Jane Ovendon, Julia Taylor, David Jordan and John Bauknight.
SPACE's spring fundraising

event, Supper on the Shoals
took place April 28. Guests
enjoyed a ve-course, wine
paired farm-to-table dinner
by chef William Cribb and
wine pairings by Greg
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Tara Sherbert with Rick and Priscilla

Thompson.
Patrick and Jeanie OShaughnessy with Ricky Richardson.
Jennifer Straud and Kevin Belue.
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LEFT: Katherine Halligan
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Andrew and Neely Darr with Susan and Koger Bradford.
Anne Payne, Kathie Harris, Randi Berry and Susan Conrad.

Rick and Kim Jolly with Mike and Jill Van Pelt.
Andy and Katherine Halligan with Rob and Danielle Goshorn with Ricky and Camille
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GENERAL DANIEL MORGAN LEADERSHIP SOCIETY
The General Daniel Morgan Leadership Society, hosted by the

United Way of the Piedmont, held a reception at One Morgan
Square to present the Morgan Award to Ruth Cate and Chuck
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ALEXIS DE TOCQUEVILLE SOCIETY EVENT
Guests attended the Alexis de Tocqueville Society

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Jane Breeden and Byrd Miller with a pair of

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Larry Flynn, Cabell Mitchell and Don Bain.
Lib Orr, Jane Ryan, Ruth Cate and Denny Boll.
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