Dagwood Social brings a fresh helping of excitement to Spartanburg
Short rib grilled cheese, a Wagyu birria burger and a martini served with a charcuterie skewer. Those are just a few of the offerings giving Spartanburg diners something new to anticipate as Dagwood Social prepares to open on East St. John Street. Located at 197 E. St. John St., across from Chapman Cultural Center in the former Ciclops building, the restaurant is targeting the second week of November for its debut, although a firm opening date hasn’t been announced. For Chris Olson, who is helping bring the restaurant to life, the concept centers on making everyone at the table feel welcome.
From Chesnee football to Fortnite fame: Meet Emery Butler
Known online as MrButler, Emery Butler is taking over the world of professional esports, pulling from the competitive mindset he built growing up in Upstate South Carolina. A lifelong athlete, Butler first became interested in the online gaming world through playing Call of Duty with friends.
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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.
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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.
The Cook's Corner
Pumpkin patch brownie pizza: A sweet treat for fall gatherings
Sometimes the best recipe ideas come from a dessert you can’t stop thinking about. This week’s inspiration came from Rigsby’s in Spartanburg, where a warm salted caramel brownie served à la mode is the kind of indulgence worth saving room for.
Their Brownie à la Mode features a warm salted caramel brownie topped with hand-dipped vanilla ice cream, whipped cream and generous drizzles of chocolate and caramel sauce. It’s simple, delicious and proof that you really can’t go wrong with a good brownie and a few extra toppings.
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.
The fourth annual Spartanburg Cocktail Masters Competition recently brought together some of the area's talented bartenders for a night of creative cocktails, friendly competition and community support. The event raised nearly $17,000 for Hubitality, an organization that helps local hospitality workers facing unexpected financial hardships.
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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
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.”
Patel describes her store as “eclectic” — a trait that could be considered its greatest strength.
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 Beelzebub (KJV) in the Old or New Testament or neither?
2. From Matthew 12, when an evil spirit returns to a person, how many companions does it bring? 2, 3, 7, 16
3. Who called the city of Nineveh the mistress of witchcraft? Ahab, Nahum, Lucifer, Peter
4. In which book’s 22:18 does it state, “Thou shalt not suffer a witch to live”? Exodus, Numbers, Isaiah, Hebrews
5. From 1 Samuel 16, which king of Israel was tormented by an evil spirit? Solomon, David, Elah, Saul
6. What number of the beast comes from Revelation 13? 7, 333, 490, 666
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