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Why this longtime Spartanburg brewery is moving to a new location
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Spartanburg has experienced a craft brewing boom in recent years and the Ciclops Cyderi & Brewery is playing a significant role in transforming the area into a destination for beer enthusiasts. Since its opening in 2015, Ciclops has been one of the early pioneers recognizing Spartanburg’s potential.
“We’re Spartanburg’s second brewery and South Carolina’s second cidery,” said...

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Here’s what’s replacing The Velo Fellow in downtown Greenville
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When one door closes, another one one opens. At least that’s the case in Greenville’s West End.
Shortly after the owners of Velo Fellow announced the closing of their gastropub after a 14-year run, Jonathan Sanchez arrived on the scene, saw its potential and began making plans to open El Vago Mexican Kitchen there. If that name rings a bell, you may be familiar with the eatery w...

Jason Rounds worked in finance and accounting, but then COVID-19 hit, and he lost his job.
Sometimes, though, these twists of fate are, as painter Bob Ross would say, “happy accidents.” Rounds decided, rather than wallowing in self-pity, or applying for another position in the same field, to pursue his dream.
“I’d been thinking about it for a decade,” said Rounds, who, in his younger years, had also worked as a barista.
The dream brought Rounds to Lemoyne, via The Real Estate Exchange.
“I fou...

Ask any gardener and they’ll tell you that plants have a way of soothing the soul-a service that is even more appreciated during the hustle and bustle of the holiday season. This is just one of the reasons why Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens is pairing up with the Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre School (PBT) to whisk visitors away to a wonderland known as Poinsettias and Pointe Shoes.
The friendly event features a preview of “The Nutcracker,” performed by the Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre Sch...

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When a business lasts 127 years, it’s got to be doing something right and that’s certainly the case when it comes to Gardners Candies.
The story begins in 1897, when 16-year-old James “Pike” Gardner opened a small candy store in downtown Tyrone. The budding entrepreneur started by selling popcorn, candy and peanuts and using a horse-drawn wagon to transport his products to fairs and carnivals. Today that small local business has burgeoned to become the sixth-larg...

A take-home meals startup has found success in the Upstate.
What started out as a side hustle eventually ended up in a full-time career, according to Cameron Kendrick, owner, Good to Go. Kendrick’s first location opened on West Antrim Drive in Greenville in 2021 followed by another she opened at 330 Scuffletown Road in Simpsonville approximately one month ago.
Kendrick began her business by making casseroles in her home kitchen in Atlanta in 2011.
“I had a standup freez...

On Sept. 28, the air will be bristling with history when costumed characters from the Prime Stage Theatre take to the Homewood Cemetery grounds to share the stories of prominent people who have gone on before. The walks will begin at noon with groups of 20 and continue through 3:40 p.m.
Pulling Back the Veil
Sueanne Zoratto, Prime Stage Theatre board member and chair of the event, comments on the sheer size of the 200-acre lawn cemetery, which dates to 1878 and is located in the Point Breeze ...

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Timothy Kretchman, Founder, Educational Strategist, Action Driven Education.
Timothy Kretchman, founder and educational strategist at Action Driven Education in Meyersdale, spent 24 years in the education sector, starting out as a special education teacher, then taking on a role as a K-12 principal, before moving on to director of curriculum and instruction, and finally taking on the role of director of special education. During these two decades, Kretchman was a...

The Wright Centers for Community Health and Graduate Medical Education have been improving the health and welfare of Northeast Pennsylvania's communities for nearly five decades while developing tomorrow's physician and interprofessional health care workforce.
Judging by how busy the nonprofit has been, it’s not that far of a leap to conclude that the region was underserved.
This is why residents and caregivers breathed a sigh of relief when The Wright Center opened two new primary care commu...

Sweet success: York Central Market vendor loves her job
Stephanie Kalina-Metzger//October 18, 2024//
From humble beginnings, Russalina Nolden has molded herself into a self-sufficient, thriving entrepreneur with skills under her belt — and it all started with cupcakes.
“They were a luxury to me when I was growing up, especially the red velvet cupcakes that I would later buy at the Central Market,” said Nolden, now owner of the York Central Market’s Russy’s Sweet Treat...

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HCC workforce development, skilled trades center meets growing need
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Maryland is continuing to make strides in the fast-growing cyber and skilled trades industries.
In January, Gov. Wes Moore announced the establishment of the Maryland Cybersecurity Task Force in response to rising threats within the state and in September Howard Community College (HCC) broke ground on a Workforce Development and Trades Center.
Preparing for the workforce of the fut...

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Inside hospitality group Table 301’s first restaurant outside of Greenville
BridgeWay Station continues to add to its appeal since opening near Mauldin this spring.
The 80-acre mixed-use development site, which may eventually exceed 2,500,000 square feet according to officials, includes office, retail, restaurant, residential and entertainment spaces and is steadily adding more tenants, with the newest being Tavola — an Italian-inspired eatery and the latest conc...

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Torino-inspired Italian restaurant opens on King Street in downtown Charleston
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Charleston continues to add to its bona fides that qualify it as a “foodie town.” The latest eatery to join the ever-growing restaurant scene is Legami at 492 King St.
Legami, which is Italian for “ties” or “bonds” between people, places, or family, is the latest project by Washington Street Hospitality. The family venture is also responsible for various New Engl...

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Popular Charleston restaurant endures challenges, eyes next steps
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Since 2021, customers have been frequenting The Pass, located at 207A St. Philip St. in Charleston. Owned and operated by Chef Anthony Marini, the upscale Italian shop which serves sandwiches, salads, provisions and wine by the bottle or glass, has survived a few challenges over the years, from dealing with a pandemic, to withstanding a car crash.
“The crash occurred in Febru...

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Knowledge can help lower risk of breast cancer
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According to current statistics, approximately 13% of women will develop breast cancer in their lifetimes. This translates to roughly one in eight. Because of this, the U.S. Department of Health recommends that women aged 40 to 74 years undergo a mammogram every two years to detect breast cancer early, while many other countries recommend annual mammography.
Education can go far when it comes to mitigati...