Blacksburg

Mountains

On Oct. 7, 1780, a group of Patriot militia from what is now Tennessee, North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia and Georgia defeated British Major Patrick Ferguson and his band of Loyalist forces. Historians consider the Battle of Kings Mountain the... Read More

Gaffney

Mountains

The South Carolina Peach Festival begins in Gaffney as a salute to the peach industry with a kick-off at the City of Gaffney Town Hall 201 S. Limestone St., featuring a live band on Thursday. Friday, we will have the Mud Bog at Lake Whelchel, 327... Read More

Blacksburg

Mountains

A big, hilly, woodsy park with lots to do, Kings Mountain State Park has been a regional favorite for generations. Built originally by the Civilian Conservation Corps in the 1930s, Kings Mountain has miles of trails, equestrian facilities,... Read More

Gaffney

Mountains

On Jan. 17, 1781, the Americans won a decisive battle against the better-trained British Army. The battle was over in less than an hour. This victory gave the Patriots the moral support needed to continue fighting and win the Revolution just nine months... Read More

Gaffney

Mountains

Fresh peaches and nectarines available. Open June through September. Read More

Gaffney

Mountains

Daddy Joe's is a tribute to all BBQ Shacks and their traditional ways of slow-cooking. Barbecue slow smoked all night, every night, and Daddy Joe's also serves burgers, sandwiches and seafood. Read More