By Lisa Sokolowski, founder/blogger, DrugstoreDivas.net If we’re being honest with ourselves, we spend way too much time behind screens. We’re endlessly scrolling social media or zoning out in front of the television after dinner. But it doesn’t have to be like that, especially if you’re visiting the Old 96 District. There is so much fun…
By Lisa Sokolowski, founder/blogger, DrugstoreDivas.net Small town travel has been having a resurgence in the last few years. Maybe it’s because everyone is moving a little bit slower and enjoying their time. Maybe it’s because small towns are more affordable than big cities. Or maybe it’s because everyone has a dream of attending a small…
By Lisa Sokolowski, founder/blogger, DrugstoreDivas.net Winter means colder temperatures. Yes, the Old 96 District is in the south … but not south enough to avoid all the frigid temperatures that Old Man Winter brings. And so, there’s a tendency to make like a bear and hibernate during the winter. Which would be a shame,…
By Hayley Hutson Nestled within South Carolina’s picturesque Old 96 District lies a treasure trove of unique storefronts for locals and visitors alike to explore. Abbeville, Edgefield, Greenwood, Laurens, and McCormick counties offer an abundance of charming locally-owned shops, each a haven for those seeking the perfect gift or a touch of indulgence to bring…
By Hayley Hutson During the third weekend in October, my BBQ-loving fiancé and I ventured from Charlotte, NC to Abbeville, SC to check out the annual Hogs & Hens BBQ Festival for the first time. Since its inception a decade ago, this event has been a crowd favorite in the Old 96 District. With the…
Are you thinking of exploring the Old 96 District in South Carolina? I’m here to show you what a good time you can have enjoying their beautiful outdoor spaces, learning at important historical sites, and eating delicious food. When my mom told me just her and I were going on a three-day road trip to…
By Nicole Letts Food tourism has exploded in the past few years. Thanks in large part to social media, travelers are enticed to hidden locales. These visitors have an appetite for fresh, new flavors and menu items that represent local experiences. South Carolina’s Old 96 District has plenty of provisions to pique curiosity and satiate…
Any visitor to the Old 96 District would do well to pack their appetite, for there is as much to eat and drink as there is to see and do. We’re talking historic buildings transformed into upscale restaurants serving delicious, locally-sourced cuisine, unique wines sipped on while strolling through the cutest houseplant shop, a colorful…
Article by Michael J. Solender Reverend Christopher Thomas, director of the GLEAMNS Dr. Benjamin E. Mays Historical Preservation Site in Greenwood, shares energy and enthusiasm in promoting Mays’ legacy. Few stops along the fabled U.S. Civil Rights Trail offer greater inspiration than the GLEAMNS Dr. Benjamin E. Mays Historical Preservation Site in Greenwood, S.C. Birthplace…
January 26, 2023 — Celebrations are in full swing at the state capital as Abbeville’s own Erica McCier, chef at Indigenous Underground, is named one of three 2023 Chef Ambassadors for the state of South Carolina. An Abbeville native, Erica is known as a creative chef and successful businesswoman, an impact and inspiration for the…