39 Years in Business Last month King Cadillac Buick GMC celebrated 39 years in business. While the foundation of the business has always been to offer the highest quality vehicles at the best prices, owner Reamer B. King also understood the importance of being an integral part of the community. This included joining…
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Crema Coffee Bar
Serving coffee for people that love to drink it story provided by the Greater Hartsville Chamber of Commerce Crema Coffee Bar is a coffee shop that specializes in handcrafted coffee, smoothies, frappes, and so much more in the heart of downtown Hartsville. Opened in 2015, owner Tiffany Crist is so grateful to the…
George Rogers
Gamecock 1980 Heisman Trophy Winner story by Mark W. Buyck, III It’s the “Dog Days” of August and you can be sure that the upcoming college football season is on the minds of many South Carolinians. Former Gamecock Head Coach Steve Spurrier refers to this time of the year as the “talking season.”…
Investing in Federal Qualified Opportunity Zones
Issues to Consider in Making a Qualified Opportunity Zone Investment story by Jack Muench, Willcox, Buyck & Williams, P.A. This is the first part of a two-part article that explains investing in qualified opportunity zones, its opportunities, and its restrictions. The first part of this article, presented below, deals with critical non-tax issues…
The Mailroom Barber Co.
TRADITIONAL BARBERSHOP + GROOMING SUPPLY story by Jordan Pupa | photography provided by The Mailroom Barber Co. It is no question that men’s grooming continues to witness phenomenal market growth across the United States. Additionally, millennials are emerging as the next generation of business owners. Some of the most profitable businesses today are…
The Man Behind Micky Finn’s
How Rick Havekost Does It All story by Allie Roark If you’re packing a cooler for a beach day, planning a dreamy wedding, or unwinding from a stressful day at work, Rick Havekost and his crew at Micky Finns have just what you need to quench your thirst. Maybe even get you out…
Woodworks by Franklin
story by Lindsay Brown | photography by Fred Salley Even as a child, Franklin Brown was always more interested in how something was made than in the product itself. From toys and computers to engines and power tools, he was often found dismantling and then reassembling items that other people took for granted….
Gillespie’s Peanuts
Family Owned, Farm Grown About Gillespie’s Peanuts Rogers Brothers Farm, a large farm in Darlington and Lee counties, is unique in that it grows 100% high-oleic peanuts, which means they are more resistant to field disease and more sustainable to grow. There is also an inherently higher percentage of mono-saturated fats (also known as the…
Sharon Norris: Diverse Experiences
story by Jordan Pupa | photography by Fred Sally Sharon Norris developed an interest in accounting after working as a receptionist in a one-man CPA firm immediately after high school. She was given the opportunity to take on other responsibilities above her clerical duties, which lit a fire under her, encouraging her to go back…
Farming with the Family
story by Jordan Pupa Dargan Farms, located in Darlington, is a fifth and sixth generation, family-owned operation with roots that go back hundreds of years. The land was obtained before the Revolutionary War through a King’s Grant. Most recently, Dargan Farms has been recognized as SC’s Top Large Farm of the year….