A little fright, a lot of fun: Halloween around Spartanburg
Halloween costumes deserve more than one night out, especially with this much happening around Spartanburg. From candy at the ballpark to spooky road trips and haunted attractions, there’s still time to squeeze plenty of fun into October. Start with Chuck-or-Treat at Fifth Third Park, home of the Hub City Spartanburgers. Spartanburg County Parks and Recreation is teaming up with the baseball club to give its familiar Boo Bash celebration a new name and location.
Seay unopposed for seat on Spartanburg County Council
Infrastructure, data security, and government accountability are three items that Chesnee resident Jason Seay intends to tackle if elected to Spartanburg County Council, District 2, on Nov. 3.
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Upcoming election to land four new faces on Spartanburg County Council
The November 3 election for four seats on Spartanburg County Council won’t be unlike past elections except in one critical respect: no incumbent is on the ballot. All elected seats will be new faces.
And besides being a rare occurrence for a county as large as Spartanburg, it is indicative of an outspoken resident desire to see better leadership as Spartanburg positions itself as the state’s biggest hub of attraction for business and growth.
Meet Your Neighbor
Kajal Patel brings one-of-a-kind design to Spartanburg
For eight years, Kajal Patel has been curating beauty in the Spartanburg community as the owner of Amelia’s Home Design.
Patel says that she’s always had an interest in design and creating beautiful spaces. However, design isn’t the only area in which she excels.
In addition to interior design services, Amelia’s offers furniture sourcing for both local designers and homeowners alike. “We have access to over 200 lines,” says Patel. “We’re a hub for the consumer and the designer — for everyone.”
The Cook's Corner
A spirited Halloween: Local cocktails and a black widow martini to make at home
Halloween isn't just about candy, costumes and haunted houses. It's also a pretty good excuse to get creative behind the bar. From blood-red martinis to dark, mysterious cocktails, there's something about spooky season that makes an ordinary drink a little more fun.
And if you need a little inspiration, Spartanburg's own bartenders have plenty to offer.
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Dirt & Grit Farm: A must-visit fall destination for Upstate families
Fall in the Upstate means cooler temperatures, pumpkin patches and finding new ways to enjoy the outdoors. If you're looking for a family-friendly destination to add to your fall bucket list, Dirt & Grit Farm in Woodruff deserves a spot near the top.
Located at 3456 Harris Bridge Road, about 25 minutes from Spartanburg and Greenville, this family-owned flower farm offers much more than beautiful blooms. From friendly farm animals and giant jumping pads to pumpkin picking and seasonal activities, there's something for just about everyone.
Meet Your Neighbor
Andrew Hecht serves up food, family and community at The Liminal Bistro in Lyman
From the vibrant flavors of Puerto Rican cuisine to the warmth of Southern comfort food and beyond, Andrew Hecht is cooking up something special at The Liminal Bistro — a soon-to-be favorite of the Spartanburg dining scene.
A native of the Bronx, Hecht has been cooking professionally for over 15 years. It’s a passion that began at home, growing up in what he describes as “a very big food family.”
“My father is a huge foodie, and my mother cooked at home every night,” says Hecht. “My mom comes from an Irish background, so she cooked a lot of Irish food growing up, and my father comes from a Puerto Rican and Jewish background, so when they got married, she learned all of his family’s recipes.”
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Creating sweet dreams: Husband and wife bakery twice honored
Pastry shop expanding, giving Bundt cakes a new look and taste
You’ve seen Bundt Cakes for years – some with flavored frosting, some with fruit, some with light sugar sprinkling, and some just plain.
But when you come to the Nothing Bundt Cakes® bakery of Brian and Felicia Murrill in the Hillcrest Market Place on E. Main Street, you not only get it all, you get it from a husband-and-wife team who were recently named by OneSpartanburg, Inc., as the city’s minority-owned business of the year.
The honor came only four months after the Murrills were saluted this past May by PowerUp Spartanburg’s Small Business Week Proclamation & Recognition Ceremony – and less than four years after starting on only a hope and a shoestring.
Escape the Hub City: Short Journeys from Spartanburg
Escape the Hub City: Six Fall road trips worth taking from Spartanburg
There’s a very specific point every year when staying in Spartanburg for the weekend suddenly feels like a missed opportunity.
The temperature finally drops, the leaves begin changing and Western North Carolina starts calling — preferably with an apple cider doughnut waiting at the other end.
Fortunately, some of the Upstate’s best fall destinations are close enough to visit without packing an overnight bag. From apple orchards and pumpkin patches to wine and hard cider, here are six easy escapes to put on your fall calendar.
Bible Trivia
1. Is the book of 3 John (KJV) in the Old or New Testament or neither?
2. From 2 Samuel, who proclaimed, “How are the mighty fallen, and the weapons of war perished”? Saul, Simeon, David, Peter
3. Who said, “I have heard many such things; miserable comforters are ye all”? Samson, Goliath, The devil, Job
4. From the Beatitudes, who shall be called the sons of God? Hungry, Peacemakers, Merciful, Lonely
5. What Jewish lady became queen of Persia? Abigail, Sarah, Esther, Ruth
6. Whose biblical name means “God is my judge”? Titus, Festus, David, Daniel
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