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Upstate SC Beacon-Drive In is Featured on Food Network

Written On 12 Jan, 2010 at 10:00 in Achievements, Dining, Entertainment, Good News, Living Here, Travel | Viewed 12 views times | 0 Comments
Upstate SC Beacon-Drive In is Featured on Food Network

The Beacon Drive-In, a famous Southern landmark and home of the world-famous Beacon Iced Tea, Chili Cheese A-Plenty, Sliced Pork-A-Plenty, Onion Rings, and The Pig’s Dinner and many other food favorites. It’s a Southern tradition to eat at The... (Continue Reading)

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Estonian-style Christmas dinner in Spartanburg

Written On 23 Dec, 2009 at 13:46 in Around Town Pics, Dining, Event/Party Pics, Living Here, Recipes, Travel | Viewed 2 views times | 0 Comments
Estonian-style Christmas dinner in Spartanburg

Clockwise, from bottom: blood sausage, bread, cranberry-apple side, sauerkraut and barley porridge, and sautéed onions. ... (Continue Reading)

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A Candlelight Supper at Walnut Grove Plantation

Written On 9 Dec, 2009 at 15:54 in Dining, Education, Good News, Home and Garden, Living Here, Travel | Viewed 8 views times | 0 Comments
A Candlelight Supper at Walnut Grove Plantation

1200 Otts Shoals Road, Roebuck February 20, 2010 from 6-9 pm $40 per person, $75 for two Now in its fourth year, this evening event offers a Colonial dinner and dancing in the rustic outdoor pavilion at Walnut Grove. Dinner is served... (Continue Reading)

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Spartanburg Area Chamber of Commerce Brown Bag Lunch

Written On 4 Dec, 2009 at 15:29 in After School Activities, Business, Business Resources, Chambers of Commerce, Dining | Viewed 3 views times | 0 Comments
Spartanburg Area Chamber of Commerce Brown Bag Lunch

“Blogging, Tweeting and Getting LinkedIN…Social Media and Your Business” Wednesday, December 9, 2009 12:00pm – 1:00pm Spartanburg Area Chamber of Commerce 105 North Pine Street Spartanburg, SC Bring your lunch and the Chamber will provide Drinks! No Charge for Chamber Members and $25 for Non-Members Know the... (Continue Reading)

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The Pilgrims and America’s First Thanksgiving

Written On 27 Nov, 2009 at 16:03 in Activities, Dining, Living Here, Moms, Travel | Viewed 4 views times | 0 Comments
The Pilgrims and America's First Thanksgiving

The Pilgrims, who celebrated the first thanksgiving in America, were fleeing religious persecution in their native England. In 1609 a group of Pilgrims left England for the religious freedom in Holland where they lived and prospered. After a few... (Continue Reading)

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The History of Thanksgiving and its Celebrations

Written On 26 Nov, 2009 at 16:02 in Activities, Dining, Living Here, Travel | Viewed 6 views times | 0 Comments
The History of Thanksgiving and its Celebrations

Throughout history mankind has celebrated the bountiful harvest with thanksgiving ceremonies. Before the establishment of formal religions many ancient farmers believed that their crops contained spirits which caused the crops to grow and die. Many believed that these spirits would... (Continue Reading)

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Did You Know? Facts, Figures & Folklore about the Pilgrims & the First Thanksgiving

Written On 23 Nov, 2009 at 15:55 in Activities, Dining, Living Here, Moms, Travel | Viewed 0 views times | 0 Comments
Did You Know? Facts, Figures & Folklore about the Pilgrims & the First Thanksgiving

Did you know that the Pilgrims trip to the New World aboard the Mayflower lasted 65 days? It was a cold and damp journey, and since the ship was wooden, passengers were not allowed to light a fire for... (Continue Reading)

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Mayflower Myths

Written On 22 Nov, 2009 at 15:54 in Activities, Dining, Entertainment, Home and Garden, Living Here | Viewed 1 views times | 0 Comments
Mayflower Myths

“The reason that we have so many myths associated with Thanksgiving is that it is an invented tradition. It doesn’t originate in any one event. It is based on the New England puritan Thanksgiving, which is a religious Thanksgiving, and... (Continue Reading)

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Spartanburg to Celebrate Dickens of a Christmas

Written On 17 Nov, 2009 at 4:57 in Activities, After School Activities, Arts and Culture, Church Activities, College Activities, Dining, Free Stuff, Good News, Just For Kids, Kids Activities, Living Here, Moms, Music, Nightlife, Parks and Museums, Senior Activities | Viewed 14 views times | 0 Comments
Spartanburg to Celebrate Dickens of a Christmas

One of Spartanburg’s most beloved traditions continues this holiday season with the 15th annual “A Dickens of a Christmas” downtown festival scheduled for Tuesday, Dec. 2. “The reality about Christmas traditions is that people come to expect and anticipate certain... (Continue Reading)

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Biltmore Receives “Best U.S. Sauvingon Blanc” At Beverage Tasting Institute’s World Value Wine Challenge

Written On 14 Nov, 2009 at 1:13 in Achievements, Business, Dining, Good News, Living Here, Mountain Activities, Parks and Museums | Viewed 1 views times | 0 Comments
Biltmore Receives

At the Beverage Tasting Institute’s World Value Wine Challenge, Biltmore Estate Sauvignon Blanc received a gold medal and rating of 91 in the category of “Top 12 wines under $10,” as well as a special judges’ award for “Best... (Continue Reading)

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