Archive for September 2022
Second Annual Jackie Seawell Junior Set For Oct. 8-9 At Cobb’s Glen
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: SEPTEMBER 29, 2022
FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT COBB OXFORD 864-958-2013
Second Annual Jackie Seawell Junior Set For Oct. 8-9 At Cobb’s Glen
ANDERSON, S.C. — The second annual Jackie Seawell Junior Golf Tournament will be played Oct. 8-9 at Anderson’s Cobb’s Glen Country Club.
A field of 130 junior players from around the state of South Carolina will participate in the South Carolina Junior Golf Association event. There will be five divisions in the tournament – Boys 12 and Under, Boys 13-15, Boys 16-18, Girls 12 and under, Girls 13-15. The 12 and Under divisions will play nine holes each day. The other three divisions will play 18 holes each day. Winners of each age division will receive the Seawell Belt.
The field for the Seawell Tournament comes from 39 different cities in the state of South Carolina.
The major sponsors of the event are Anderson County and Stringer Oil Company of Anderson.
The tournament benefits the South Carolina Junior Golf Foundation. A SCJGF scholarship honoring Seawell is funded from proceeds from the tournament.
Seawell, a native of Anderson, was the first golf professional at Cobb’s Glen Country Club in Anderson. During his long and successful career, he had a major and lasting impact on junior golf in Anderson and the state of South Carolina. He was dedicated to the game of golf and had a true passion for teaching and growing the game.
Seawell graduated from Anderson’s Boys High School and the University of South Carolina. At Boys High, he served as student body president and was MVP of the football and golf teams. He was a member of Boys High’s 1959 state championship team. At the University of South Carolina, he was a four-year letterman and captain of the golf team. He won the 1964 South Carolina Intercollegiate individual title and led the Gamecocks to the 1964 Atlantic Coast Conference championship.
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After leaving Anderson, Seawell was the golf professional at Woodside Plantation in Aiken, director of golf at Sage Valley in Aiken and then became of the owner of Houndslake Country Club in Aiken.
Seawell received numerous awards and recognitions during his career — member of the South Carolina Golf Hall of Fame, member of the T.L. Hanna Athletics Hall of Fame, the Thomas Hitchcock and William C. Whitney Palmetto Golf Club Award, Golf Week Father of the Year Award, the University of South Carolina Department of Athletics Extraordinary Contributions Award, and Honorary Captain of the South Carolina PGA Palmetto Cup team.
Seawell passed away on June 14, 2021. This tournament was created to honor him and his contributions to golf in Anderson, Aiken, and the state of South Carolina.
Seawell’s three sons – Jay, Daniel, and David – all started playing the game at Cobb’s Glen. Jay is the long-time head men’s golf coach at the University of Alabama and has won two national championships with the Crimson Tide. Daniel is owner/head professional at Houndslake Country Club in Aiken and teaches numerous juniors. David spent some time on the PGA Tour and is now in the real estate business in Aiken.
Cobb’s Glen has played host to numerous SCGA events, including South Carolina Amateurs. For many years, the George Cobb design was a regular site for a qualifier for the South Carolina Am.
Cobb’s Glen features generous fairways, large Bermuda greens, and two of South Carolina’s most challenging par-4 holes – the 418-yard ninth hole and the 408-yard 18th hole. No. 9 has a fairway that slopes from right to left. The second shot is uphill to two-tiered green. No. 18 is a dogleg left with a long uphill second shot to a green that has three levels.
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Anderson University Athletics and Spero Financial Invite You to the Pink Walk
The Pink Walk hosted on October 1 is a free community event in support of those impacted by cancer.
Anderson University Athletics and Spero Financial invite you to join them in the Pink Walk. This free community event will take place Saturday, October 1 from 8AM – 11AM and is open to adults and children of all ages. Participants will walk 2.5 miles on Spero Financial Field in support of those impacted by cancer. The AnMed Mammography Mobile will be on-site to provide screenings to participants.
“Most of us have either been personally touched by cancer or know of someone who has, and that commonality ties us together as a community,” said Brian McKay, Spero Financial CEO. “There’s no question that working together with Anderson University and AnMed on this initiative is one of our most powerful efforts because it truly has life-changing impacts. By working together, we are stronger – which is what community is all about.”
All donations from the Pink Walk will benefit Play4Kay, a fundraising initiative that Anderson University Athletics and Women’s Basketball Team participate in annually. Play4Kay is part of the Kay Yow Cancer Fund, founded by Coach Kay Yow who was first diagnosed with cancer in 1987. She passed away in 2009 after a 22-year battle with the disease. Through Play4Kay, the program reaches across the country, extends hope to survivors, and raises money to aid in the fight against all cancers impacting women.
“What an honor and a privilege it is to partner with Spero Financial and AnMed for such a worthy cause that has impacted so many in our community,” said Dr. Bert Epting, Jr., Vice President for Athletics at Anderson University. “Together, as part of the Trojan family, we will continue to celebrate those who have beat cancer and fight for those who are still battling this disease.”
During the Pink Walk and throughout October, Spero Financial will honor the courageous women and men in the community who’ve walked or are currently walking through cancer. Visit www.spero.financial/pink-walk to submit a loved one that you would like to honor and to register for the event. The first 250 attendees will receive a free t-shirt!
In the words of Coach Kay Yow, “This is something we can do together.”
About Anderson University
Anderson University is a “more selective“ comprehensive Christian university offering bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degrees on campus and online. Anderson University is among US News and World Report’s “Best Regional Universities South,” and is on the publication’s “Most Innovative,” “Best Value,” “Best Undergraduate Teaching,” “Top Performer: Social Mobility” and “Best Online Programs” lists. Anderson also is ranked #26 nationally for Student Engagement by the Wall Street Journal/Times Higher Education; is a “Best College” among institutions of higher learning in the southeast by The Princeton Review; is on the “Great Colleges to Work For” Honor Roll; and is a three-time Apple Distinguished School.
About Spero Financial
Spero Financial Federal Credit Union has been improving financial lives in South Carolina for over 85 years. As one of the Palmetto State’s largest credit unions, today, it has more than 50,000 members and $600 million in assets. Headquartered in Greenville, the credit union’s footprint spans the Upstate and Midlands. More at www.spero.financial
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ONLY SLIDE MOUNTAIN IN THE UPSTATE WILL OPEN AT DENVER DOWNS FARM THIS WEEKEND
The 250-ft long slide is a highlight of the farm during the fall festival this year
Anderson, SC (September 21, 2022) – Slide Mountain at Denver Downs Farm in Anderson, SC will open on Saturday, September 24th, kicking off their Fall Festival season, which lasts through November 13th. The Mega Super Slide Mountain is the newest attraction at this family favorite farm, which also has placed in the Top 10 corn mazes in the country in the USA Today 10Best Readers’ Choice lists for five years.
“Slide Mountain is a fast, fun, and thrilling new experience at Denver Downs Farm and we cannot wait to hear the cries of joys from riders as they fly down the slide!” said Catherine Garrison, Co-Owner of Denver Downs.
The colorful double lane slide is 250 feet long and riders can go up to 35 mph. If guests don’t feel they can take the excitement, they can watch from a viewing bridge atop the slide for an excellent view of the fun. Students at Clemson University assisted in the design of the slide, which also happens to be an excellent teaching device during class field trips this season to the farm.
No other slide like this exists in the Upstate of South Carolina. Kids must be 42” tall to ride the slide.
“Slide Mountain is just the beginning of the excitement at Denver Downs Farm this year,” said Garrison. “We’ve expanded the farm to add about 30 percent more space to our agritourism acres, which means more fun for the whole family.”
In addition to the giant Mega Super Slide Mountain, Denver Downs has added another jumping pillow and set the two pillows into a large enclosed space with shaded seatings for parents. The smaller kids will enjoy a new play area with a climbing wall and slide plus covered sandbox. The zip line, 10-acre corn maze, ropes course, tube slide, farm animals, pig races, barnyard games, hay barn with swinging ropes, human foosball, racing tricycles, and endless cow train are all making comebacks for the 2022 season as well.
The farm opens for its fall season on Saturday, September 24th and continues through November 13th. Weekend themes will include entertainment like the Pumpkin Princess Contest, Rhinestone Cowboy weekend, and Grandparents Day. Live music and bonfires will continue into the fall evenings for those wanting to stretch their day even longer.
“We strive each year to provide more fun and even more memorable experiences for our guests at the farm and we are hoping this year will be the most fun yet with the biggest, most exciting attractions,” said Garrison.
Hours of operation:
- September 24th through November 13th
- Wednesdays & Thursdays: 10am-5pm
- Fridays & Saturdays: 10am-10pm (9pm in November)
- Sundays: 10am-6pm
- Also open Monday, Oct 17, 11am-5pm (Greenville schools out)
- Mon-Tues, Nov 7-8, 11am-5pm (local schools out)
- The Farm also hosts school field trips and corporate events.
For more information go to www.denverdownsfarm.com. For interviews or photos please contact Catherine at 843-297-0140 or Catherine@denverdownsfarm.com. Media tickets are available for reviews upon request.
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Catherine Garrison Davis
Special Events/ Owner
Denver Downs Farm
843-297-0140
MLF Announces Schedule, Rules, Entry Dates for 2023 Abu Garcia College Fishing, High School Fishing Programs
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Fall Fun Begins in Belton at the Standpipe Heritage and Arts Festival!
For Immediate Release
From: Alison Darby, 864-958-5264
Date: Sept. 19, 2022
Subject: Fall Fun Begins in Belton at the Standpipe Heritage and Arts Festival!
Oh, how we love the fall here in Belton, SC. The weather gets crisp and cool, the leaves begin to change to a rich hue of colors, and historic Belton radiates a fall vibe with the annual Standpipe Heritage and Arts Festival.
This year, the official opening ceremonies begin at 11 am. Expect some of the same activities that you have come to enjoy along with some new things to do and explore. Come join us on Saturday, Oct. 1, 2022, in beautiful downtown Belton!
10 Reasons You Can’t Miss the Belton Standpipe Heritage and Arts Festival
- You’ll find one-of-a-kind items for sale: Craft vendors will line the city square throughout the day (11 AM – 9 PM) providing many shopping opportunities! Vendors will offer everything from fresh produce and flowers to handcrafted and made-on-site items for sale. Over 50 vendors will be onsite, so grab your shopping bag and head on down!
- What’s a fall festival without music? The Belton Standpipe Heritage and Arts Festival is a great place to grab a seat in front of the stage and listen to various music genres. Artists rounding out the line up this year include the Burns Brothers, the Combo Kings, Fish Out of Water, and Nashville headliner and hometown girl Margaret Haynie!
- You can eat to your heart’s content! There are delicious food offerings galore this year, starting with the annual full-course breakfast home cooked by the American Legion (8 am, $10 per plate, all you can eat) and 10 food trucks serving everything from fair food like fried Oreos and mini donuts to newcomers serving gourmet burgers, cheesy everything, and of course barbecue!
- History comes alive! Eleven heritage skills artisans and historical re-enactors will be surrounding the historic Belton Train Depot offering glimpses into the past lifestyles of our ancestors. Come see the artisan demonstrations and try your hand at blacksmithing, bee keeping, soap making, plowing, cooking over a camp fire, learning to play the zither, making cheese, throwing a pot, handcrafting paper, weaving a basket, and coopering a bucket. Artisans will be presenting from 10:30 am – 3:30 pm.
- Cruise on in! Lining the Main Street will be at least 75 antique, vintage, and unusual cars on display. The cruise in starts at 10 AM with registration, and all exhibitors get to vote on the top 20 cars to be awarded trophies onstage at 1:30 PM.
- Tennis anyone? The annual Hall of Fame Tournament features the top high school girls’ tennis teams vying for the championship title and bragging rights. Join in the fun and watch a few sets at the City Tennis Courts from 8 am – 5 pm.
- Iconic standpipe tours. Once a year, the standpipe is open for visitors. If you’ve ever wondered just what the standpipe looks like inside, stroll on down from 11:30 am – 2:30 pm and you can hear amazing stories about our city’s most iconic architectural feature.
- Partake in some culture. Visit the Belton Center for the Arts and the Belton Depot housing the Ruth Drake Museum, the North End Gallery, and the SC Tennis Hall of Fame to soak up the historical and artistic gems on display. All galleries are open for tours with new exhibits to view. Visit from 10:30 am – 3:30 pm.
- There’s something for the child in all of us! Just a few of the other fun events to look forward to at this year’s Belton Standpipe Heritage and Arts Festival are children’s art activities, face painting, gem mining, a child’s bouncy area and mini train rides.
- Fireworks extravaganza! The skies light up at 8:30 pm. Finish the evening off with a bang!
Coming to the Belton Standpipe Heritage and Arts Festival is fun way to spend time in the upstate. This festival attracts visitors and locals alike and helps us all to get into the fall spirit.
Parking and admission are free! Come out and enjoy a fall day with us at the Belton Standpipe Heritage and Arts Festival, Oct. 1!
Gray Development to Build a New Speculative Facility in South Carolina Market
Class-A, 408,000 sf speculative facility in Anderson County. Centrally located right off exit 32 on I-85
Anderson, South Carolina — September 15, 2022 — Kentucky-based industrial real estate development company Gray Development, a Gray company, to expand its footprint in South Carolina with construction of a new 408,000 SF speculative facility on a 38-acre parcel of land in the Upstate. Completion of the Class-A industrial building is expected in the 4th quarter of 2023.
The building will be located at 1810 Easley Highway in Anderson County and afronts I-85. Located in the Anderson County industrial corridor, the prime location will offer prospective tenants’ immediate access to Easley Highway (SC-8) and is located a mere 32.3 miles from the South Carolina Inland Port, 16 miles from downtown Greenville and 26 miles from the Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport.
Gray is credited with many successful South Carolina based projects, as well as several taking place in Anderson. Most notably, Gray Construction built two projects for Michelin North America in the area.
Gray has selected Alliance Consulting Engineers for civil engineering, Kovert Hawkins Architects, Inc., a subsidiary of Tower Pinkster Titus Associates, Inc. for architectural design, Willett Engineering, A Gray Company for structural engineering, and THS Constructors, Inc. as the general contractor. Leasing opportunities remain available within the development in coordination with CBRE.
About Gray Development
Gray Development is an industrial real estate developer wholly owned by Gray, Inc. The Gray family of brands has a strategic presence in select locations around the world. In addition to Gray Development, Gray has grown to encompass an integrated family of brands designed to complement each other’s specialized capabilities. Gray’s robust offering—which includes strategy, operational improvements, construction, and engineering creates one-of-a-kind solutions at the highest levels of customization, delivering precision and partnership to some of the world’s most sophisticated organizations. To learn more visit https://www.gray.com/.
For leasing inquires, contact:
Trey Pennington, SIOR | CBRE | (864) 527-6095 | trey.pennington@cbre.com
Jeff Benedict | CBRE | (864) 235-1961 | jeff.benedict@cbre.com
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FAMILY-OWNED UPSTATE, SC FARM VOTED 5TH BEST CORN MAZE IN US
Out of more than 500 farms in the country, Denver Downs Farm makes #5 in “10 Best Corn Mazes in U.S.”; Farm opens for its fall season September 24th
Anderson, SC (September 16, 2022) – For the sixth time, Denver Downs Farm, based in Anderson, SC, made the 10Best Readers’ Choice Best Corn Mazes in the country and was voted 5th best. Denver Downs also made the Top 10 list in 2016, 2018, 2019, 2020, and 2021 and was selected again this year, out of over 500 corn mazes in the U.S.
Denver Downs Farm, a family-owned and operated farm since 1869, is the only corn maze in South Carolina and just one of three mazes in the entire Southeast to make the coveted readers choice top 20 selection list.
“As a century family farm, it’s always an honor and thrill to see our hard work be nationally recognized,” said Catherine Garrison, Co-Owner of Denver Downs. “Our farm is not only such a special place for our own family through the Four generations that have lived and worked here but also for the thousands of families we welcome every year who enjoy our farm, all the great activities we offer, and of course, our award-winning corn maze!”
Every year, Denver Downs chooses a theme for the corn maze and this year they are celebrating all things pumpkin and have designed the maze to look like a giant Jack-O-Lantern. While people do love to get lost in the 10-acre maze, Denver Downs is offering a cool tech feature where you can view a map on your phone and using GPS, see where you are and where to find clues to learn about pumpkins.
The farm opens for its fall season on Saturday, September 24th and continues through November 13th.
“If you want to check off a corn maze on your fall bucket list, this is the one to do,” said Catherine Garrison. “We strive each year to provide more fun and even more memorable experiences for our guests at Denver Downs.”
The farm has also been featured in the October 2019 issue of Martha Stewart Living magazine, adding to the many accolades the farm has earned including a “best pumpkin patch” top spot in the state by Reader’s Digest, Good Housekeeping and Southern Living Magazine.
In addition to 10-acre corn maze, farm animals, 35 fun barnyard activities (zipline, haybarn climb/swings, giant slide, human foosball, pig races, ropes course, and gem mining), and live music each weekend, Denver Downs will have over 90 tons of pumpkins this season and feature new activities, the double jumping pillows and Slide Mountain.
Hours of operation:
- September 24th through November 13th
- Wednesdays & Thursdays: 10am-5pm
- Fridays & Saturdays: 10am-10pm (9pm in November)
- Sundays: 10am-6pm
- Also open Monday, Oct 17, 11am-5pm (Greenville schools out)
- Mon-Tues, Nov 7-8, 11am-5pm (local schools out)
- The Farm also hosts school field trips and corporate events.
For more information go to www.denverdownsfarm.com. For interviews or photos please contact Catherine at 843-297-0140 or Catherine@denverdownsfarm.com. Media tickets are available for reviews upon request.
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Catherine Garrison Davis
Special Events/ Owner
Denver Downs Farm
843-297-0140
