Buying a new home is a big deal. For many homeowners, it's one of the most important decisions they ever make. When it comes to such a substantial choice, there are a lot of factors to consider, like:
- Q.What is the best size home for my family?
- Q.Which homes for sale near me are in my price range?
- Q.What is the best home floor plan for my needs?
- Q.What are my financing options?
Getting the answers to those questions can be hard but finding a trustworthy manufactured home company can be even more challenging. Sure, you could settle for a fly-by-night company or a shady mobile home dealer. But if you're like most folks, you want to work with a reliable company that has been in business for years. You need a team of professionals who can answer your questions, address your concerns, and sell you a quality home that will keep your family safe and sound.
The Ken-Co Homes Difference
Welcome to Ken-Co Homes Inc. - your premier choice for mobile home sales in Fork, SC. Ken-Co Homes has been Lake City's go-to manufactured home since 1974. With several locations in South Carolina, we're the first choice for manufactured homes in the state. As longtime locals in the community, we pride ourselves on honesty, hard work, and running a manufactured home business that you can count on.
There's no secret sauce that makes Ken-Co Homes successful. We work hard, sell the finest Clayton, Destiny, Scotbilt, Homes, and treat our customers like we would like to be treated. That's why, when you meet our team for your home tour, you'll be treated with respect and greeted with a warm smile. Whether you have questions regarding financing or the fit and finish of a floorplan, we'll maintain that same level of kindness, courtesy, and honesty. That way, you know for sure that you have invested in a top-notch manufactured home that your family will love.
Unlike other manufactured home dealers, we have a full selection of Clayton Homes for sale with attractive floor plans to fit your unique lifestyle. When you choose Ken-Co Homes, you're also choosing:
The Lowest Price Guaranteed
We offer our valued customers a $500 guarantee that we will meet or beat ANY competitor who has a lower price on one of our homes with the same options. Don't believe us? Contact our office today!
Years of Experience
With decades of combined experience, our team has the tools and know-how to make your buying process smooth and stress-free.
Knowledgeable Staff
Buying a home can be challenging, especially with travel logistics and other factors at play. Our team can help answer any questions you have about buying a home and transporting it to a park or piece of private land.
Top-Tier Quality
When you buy from Ken-Co Homes, you're investing in a high-quality product that your family will love for years to come. With more than a dozen home choices, you're sure to find a new home that matches your lifestyle.
Real-Deal Support
We'll work with you one-on-one to ensure you get the home of your dreams. If you have questions or concerns once you move in, give us a call - we're here to help.
Hardworking Crews
We offer detail-oriented, experienced set-up crews that make living life in your new home easy and efficient.
Flexible Financing
At Ken-Co Homes, we offer flexible financing options to help make buying your dream home a reality.
Whether you're looking for a smaller two-bedroom manufactured home or a large, luxurious four-bedroom manufactured home, our friendly consultants are ready to help you build the home of your dreams.
Manufactured Homes vs. Mobile Homes: What's the Difference?
"Is there a difference between a mobile home and a manufactured home?" is one of the most common questions we get online and in person. Today, many people use mobile home and manufactured home interchangeably. That's understandable because both types of homes share similar features and benefits for homeowners. However, understanding the minor differences can be valuable when searching for a new place to call home.
What is a manufactured home?
Unlike site-built homes, manufactured homes are built in a factory. Once completed, they're shipped to a specific location where the homeowner will live. The term "manufactured home" refers to any factory-built home constructed after June 15, 1976. That date is when the HUD or U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development implemented guidelines centered around manufactured home construction.
HUD code requires manufactured homes to be constructed on a base frame with wheels with a minimum of 320 square feet.
Thanks to fast build times and lower material costs, manufactured homes for sale in Fork, SC is often more cost-effective for home buyers. Compared to traditional site-built homes, many manufactured homes can be up to 35% less than more traditional houses.
What is a mobile home?
Any mobile homes built after June 15, 1976, are considered manufactured homes today, though many people use the term mobile home casually. In the past, these homes were used to travel and were more like the expensive RVs that people use today than true manufactured homes. Back then, mobile homes received a bad reputation due to poor build quality, but they've come a long way since that time. Today, mobile homes are safe, comfortable, and structurally sound, with many types of amenities and floor plans.
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Benefits of Buying a Manufactured Home
Manufactured homes are more popular in the U.S. than ever, and for good reason: prospective homeowners are looking for affordable, quality alternatives to traditional homes. That's especially true today, with inflation on the rise, necessitating more budget-friendly options for anyone who wants to put a roof over their heads.
If you're used to living in a traditional, site-built home, you may be wondering what the advantages are of buying a manufactured home. Here are just a few of the most common benefits of buying a manufactured home:
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Affordable Prices
When you boil it down to the basics, buying a new home is all about the money. One of the most attractive reasons for buying a manufactured home is that they are often much less expensive than traditional site-built homes. Today, manufactured housing is considered a crucial part of the housing shortage solution and a viable option with inflation rising. According to statistics, the average square-foot cost of a site-built home is $107, while the average price is only $49 in a manufactured home. Whether you're sticking to a strict budget or your finances have changed due to poor economic conditions, going manufactured might be your best choice.
Versatile Living Options
Owning a manufactured home gives the homeowner long-term living options. Because basic manufactured homes are usually very affordable, families with enough land can start with a small home and add additional units as their needs change. Manufactured homes are also great as starter homes, especially for families that plan on building a permanent structure on their land in the future. Though it could be logistically challenging, manufactured homes can also be moved to a different site if the initial one was on rented property.
Code-Mandated Structural Integrity
Manufactured homes have received a bad rap over the last few decades. In reality, most manufactured homes are purpose-built for longevity with structural integrity. Every manufactured home built today is subject to the HUD code adopted in 1976. This code is the only federally-mandated code in existence. It was designed to ensure that manufactured homes meet strict standards regarding fire safety, structural design, energy efficiency, transportation to home sites, and overall construction. All manufactured homes sold in the U.S. have a permanent red seal to confirm they meet HUD standards.
Quick Construction and Installation
When you buy a manufactured home, you may be able to move in faster than you would via traditional routes. Some manufactured homes are even move-in ready in less than 45 days. Compared to a traditional home, once a new manufactured home is built in the factory, buyers usually find that installation is a quick process. Once the manufactured home is delivered, utility work usually moves quickly, regardless of whether you're moving to a park or transporting your home to a piece of land. Before you know it, you're eating, sleeping, and enjoying life in your new manufactured home.
Better Energy Efficiency
When asked about the pros and cons, many buyers cite energy efficiency as one of the most significant benefits of owning a manufactured home. In general, manufactured housing is more energy efficient than traditional because HUD mandates ensure that homes have high energy efficiency ratings.
These ratings are achieved through upgraded insulation installation, on-demand water heaters, and energy-efficient windows. These upgrades often make entire manufactured homes Energy Star certified. It's no surprise that manufactured homes are 27% more efficient than they used to be with other additions like energy-saving appliances in kitchens and bathrooms.
Less Noise
If you've ever lived in an apartment complex before, chances are you heard sounds and noises through your walls that you never wanted to hear. If you hate hearing your neighbors and despise thin walls, looking for mobile home sales in Fork, SC is a great idea. Why? Manufactured homes are typically built using separate modules, which reduces sound transference from room to room. When two or more modules are combined and insulated separately, buyers enjoy an even quieter, stronger home with less outside noise.
Debunking Common Manufactured Home Myths
If there's one disappointing aspect of manufactured homes, the stigma seems to surround them. Yes, mobile homes from 30 or more years ago aren't exactly marvels of construction and deserve to be criticized. However, modern manufactured homes are cut from a different cloth and are often every bit as safe and luxurious as site-built homes.
Here are some of the most common (and annoying) mobile home myths debunked:
Manufactured Homes Aren't Safe
Modern manufactured homes are factory-built homes crafted with quality materials that meet comprehensive federal construction and safety standards. These standards, called the "HUD Code," outline how the homes must be built, including safety guidelines. For example, manufactured home builders must take strict measures to ensure their homes are resistant to wind. In terms of hurricanes and tornados, having such measures in place can prevent a tragedy from happening.
The bottom line is that manufactured homes are plenty safe and provide a quality product to people who want a lower-cost option over traditional housing.
Manufactured Homes are Low-Quality Compared to Site-Built Homes
One of the most repeated myths surrounding manufactured homes is that they are in poor shape and have an overall poor quality. Today, many manufactured homes are built with quality materials and care. It's not unusual to find a manufactured home with luxurious amenities and features lie state-of-the-art kitchens, high-end appliances, and chic open floor plans. At Ken-Co Homes, we can provide you with a complete list of available upgrades and amenities for you to enjoy in your new home.
There Aren't Any Manufactured Homes Available
Perhaps it's due to their popularity and lower prices, but we often hear that it's hard to find manufactured homes for sale. As seasoned home dealers, we can say this is categorically false. Whether you head over to Google and search for "mobile homes near me in Fork, SC," or simply head to Ken-Co Homes' website, you'll see plenty of homes to choose from. Contact our office today for a full list of our homes for sale!
Manufactured Homes Are Getting Too Expensive
When it comes to home prices in today's day and age, manufactured homes are among the most affordable options available.
That's because manufactured homes cost less to construct than site-built homes, with the average price costing $92K for new construction and $60K for a pre-owned manufactured home, according to recent data. The cost of a traditional home is much higher, with an average of $408K, according to Statista data from 2021. Even though manufactured home living costs change depending on the community, they're often much less expensive than their site-built cousins in the long run.
It's Not Safe to Live in a Manufactured Home Park
This myth parallels the stereotype that manufactured homes are cheap and poorly built. Unfortunately, many people still believe that living in a manufactured home community isn't safe. They think that the parks are run down and riddled with reprobates. In reality, many manufactured home parks mimic gated communities with 24-hour security and mandated quiet hours. Some manufactured home neighborhoods even offer community-wide amenities like spas and pools. If you're a fan of the gated community lifestyle but don't want to pay hundreds of thousands for a site-built home, a manufactured home community could be your best bet.
Open the Door to a Better Life with Ken-Co Homes Inc.
Are you giving serious thought to buying a manufactured home for sale in South Carolina? You're not alone - more than 365K people in the Palmetto State live in manufactured homes. At Ken-Co Homes Inc., we're not your average run-of-the-mill manufactured home dealer. We only do business with manufacturing partners committed to building top-quality products that our customers are proud to own.
If you're looking for modern amenities, energy-efficient appliances, unique floorplans, and homes constructed with quality materials, Ken-Co Homes is the company for you. Contact our office today to learn more about our beautiful Clayton homes for sale in Fork, SC.
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‘I enjoyed it all.’ Hall of Fame Midlands basketball coach headed to retirement
Lou Bezjakhttps://www.thestate.com/sports/high-school/article273984880.html
Faye Norris, one of the state’s top girls basketball coaches, is retiring after more than 30 years in the sport.Norris has been at Dutch Fork High School since 2008 and led the...
Faye Norris, one of the state’s top girls basketball coaches, is retiring after more than 30 years in the sport.
Norris has been at Dutch Fork High School since 2008 and led the Silver Foxes to three straight Class 4A state championships from 2012-14. She also coached McDonald’s All-American Alaina Coates, who was part of two of those championship teams before going to play at South Carolina.
Dutch Fork went 86-10 over those three seasons, including a 29-0 record in 2012-13.
“I enjoyed it all,” Norris told The State. “As a teacher-coach, you touch athletes’ lives and the lives of the students you have taught. I will genuinely miss being at Dutch Fork High School.”
Norris’ teams appeared in seven state semifinal games and won 12 region championships.
Dutch Fork went 14-10 this season and advanced to the second round of the Class 5A playoffs.
Before Dutch Fork, Norris also coached at North Augusta. She still lives in the Augusta area and said driving back and forth to Irmo each day took a toll on her through the years.
“This year I knew it was time to get off the long road,” Norris said. “God has blessed me to travel back and forth for 15 years. I will miss Dutch Fork overall, from my players to the parents, guardians, classroom students to my coworkers, and my administration to the school district.”
“My physical education department friends are phenomenal. I will miss the work we shared. Coaching, we are all coaches in life. Coaching will always be a part of my life. Records are good to know, yet improving lives is the best.”
Norris has won more than 500 games in her career and was inducted into the South Carolina Basketball Coaches Hall of Fame in 2019. She also has been the head coach in the Carolinas Classic and North-South basketball all-star games
As a player, Norris also had a distinguished career at Aiken High and then in college at USC Aiken. She helped the Green Hornets to state championship in 1975 and played at USC Aiken, where she was the school’s first All-American in 1979 and the only women’s basketball player to have her jersey retired.
Dutch Fork is the fifth basketball opening in the Midlands so far. Blythewood and Northside Christian already have filled their girls basketball coaching vacancies.
Boys Basketball
School — Former Coach — New Coach
Heathwood Hall — Jeff Whalen — TBA
Pelion — David Smith — TBA
White Knoll — Darrick Cureton — TBA
Girls Basketball
Blythewood — Steve Inabinet — Emily McElveen
Dutch Fork — Faye Norris — TBA
Northside Christian — Kristen Fortenberry — Jordan Leath
This story was originally published April 6, 2023, 10:04 AM.
Dutch Fork Silver Foxes in 2022 football state championship: How they got there
Lou Bezjakhttps://www.thestate.com/sports/high-school/article269347152.html
A look at how Dutch Fork got to this year’s Class 5A high school football state championship game. The Silver Foxes play Fort Dorchester in the title game at noon Saturday at Benedict College’s...
A look at how Dutch Fork got to this year’s Class 5A high school football state championship game. The Silver Foxes play Fort Dorchester in the title game at noon Saturday at Benedict College’s Charlie W. Johnson Stadium.
Dutch Fork opened in 1992 and has had two head football coaches in its history: Bill Kimrey and Tom Knotts. Prior to Knotts’ arrival in 2010, the Silver Foxes made one trip to the Lower State championship in 2006 and lost to Irmo. In that playoff run, Dutch Fork beat a Summerville team that featured future NFL star A.J. Green.
Since 2010, the Silver Foxes have been one of the most dominant programs in the Carolinas. They are playing in their 10th state title game in the past 11 seasons. Dutch Fork won a state-record five-straight Class 5A championships from 2016-20. The Silver Foxes had a 62-game unbeaten streak during that span before they lost to Gaffney in the state championship game last season. Dutch Fork has finished nationally ranked on several occasions over the past decade.
Some of the more notable Dutch Fork football alumni include Erik Kimrey (player at USC, coach at Hammond, USC and Baylor School, Tenn.); the late Mike Gasparato (Penn State); 2014 South Carolina Mr. Football Matt Colburn (Wake Forest/XFL/NFL); Chad Geter (Gardner Webb/CFL); Tyler Bass (kicker with Buffalo Bills); Bryce Thompson (Tennessee/NFL); Ty Olenchuk (Clemson); 2019 Mr. Football finalist Jalin Hyatt (Tennessee); and Will Taylor (Clemson baseball/football).
Tom Knotts was hired at Dutch Fork in January 2010, and the Silver Foxes have played for 10 state championships in his 13 seasons. Dutch Fork won the school’s first state title in 2013 and will go for its seventh title Saturday. If Knotts earns that seventh title, he would tie Dillon’s Jackie Hayes and Abbeville’s Jamie Nickles for third-most in South Carolina. Woodruff’s W.L. Varner and Summerville’s John McKissick are tied at No. 1 with 10 titles. Knotts’ record is 154-23-1 at Dutch Fork.
Prior to Dutch Fork, he coached at West Charlotte, Harding and Independence high schools in North Carolina, winning 296 games and seven championships in that state. Six of Knotts’ seven N.C. state titles came at Independence, which had a 109-game winning streak. Knotts left for one year during the streak and was an assistant at Duke before going back to Independence.
▪ QB Aliam Appler: Completing 64% of his passes for 1,519 yards and 15 TDs. Also has rushed for 470 yards and 12 TDs.
▪ RB Jarvis Green: Mr. Football finalist has rushed for 2,071 yards, 30 TDs, caught 33 passes for 478 yards and five touchdowns, and returned two kickoffs for scores. School’s second all-time leading rusher for his career. Committed to play college football for James Madison.
▪ WR Isaiah Jones: Has caught 32 passes for 570 yards and three touchdowns
▪ WR Jacob Hamilton: Caught 30 passes for 598 yards and five touchdowns.
▪ OL Jacob Beasley: 6-foot-6 tackle is one of the anchors on the Silver Foxes’ offensive line.
▪ DL John Buetow: Second on the team with 96 tackles, leads team with 16 tackles for loss and tied for team lead with five sacks.
▪ DL Dakota Jordan: Has 57 tackles, 12 for loss and tied for lead with five sacks.
▪ LB: Jaylen Hinton: Leads team with 135 tackles and seven QB hurries.
▪ LB Chandler Perry: Has 76 tackles, nine for loss, two sacks and two interceptions. Committed to Charleston Southern.
▪ DB Landon Danley: Virginia commit has 53 tackles and is tied for team lead with four interceptions.
▪ DB J’Von Mack: Has 44 tackles, tied for lead with four interceptions and second on team with eight pass break-ups
▪ K Justin Welch: Is 7-of-9 field goals and 78-of-81 on extra points this year.
▪ Aug. 18: Dutch Fork 27, Hough (N.C.) 24: Game was part of Charlotte’s Kickoff Night. Quarterback Aliam Appler threw a TD, ran for a score and Jarvis Green sealed the game returning an onside kick for a touchdown.
▪ Aug. 26: Dutch Fork 27, Spartanburg 25: Justin Welch hit a 29-yard field goal as time expired to give the Silver Foxes a thrilling road victory. The game was delayed by weather with the final play ending after midnight. Jarvis Green carried it seven times on the final drive and finished with 306 yards rushing and two scores. Landon Danley added 62 yards rushing and two touchdowns. The Silver Foxes played the second half without quarterback Aliam Appler, who left with an injury.
▪ Sept. 3: Dutch Fork 21, Creekside (Ga.) 13: Game was part of the Cam Newton Classic in Georgia. Jarvis Green finished with 177 yards rushing and two touchdowns, including a TD with 1:59 left. Creekside had a chance to tie on the final possession but Jaylen Hinton intercepted a pass on the Silver Foxes’ 30-yard line.
▪ Sept. 9: Dutch Fork 64, Stratford 7: Chandler Perry had an 80-yard kickoff for a touchdown and returned an interception for a score in Dutch Fork’s win. Backup quarterback Jon Hunt threw for 175 yards and a TD. Dutch Fork played the game without Aliam Appler and Jarvis Green (injuries). Jacob Hamilton had five receptions for 137 yards and a score.
▪ Sept. 16: Dutch Fork 49, North Augusta 7: Marquice McGuire rushed for 191 yards and three touchdowns in place of starter Jarvis Green, who missed his second straight game with a hamstring injury. Quarterback Jon Hunt threw for 122 yards and a touchdown. Isaiah Jones had four catches for 105 yards and a TD.
▪ Sept. 23: St. Frances (Md.) 26, Dutch Fork 7: The Silver Foxes’ 43-game unbeaten regular-season winning streak was snapped by the nationally ranked St. Frances program. Dutch Fork was able to hold its own on the defensive end and Chandler Perry’s 41-yard interception return cut the Panthers’ lead to 8-7 with 8:41 left in the first half. But St. Frances answered with a pair of Michael Van Burren-to-Kyre Benton touchdowns.
▪ Oct. 7: Dutch Fork 52, White Knoll 0: Dutch Fork began Region 4-5A play with its first shutout of the season. Running back Jarvis Green rushed for 150 yards and three touchdowns for the Silver Foxes. Quarterback Aliam Appler had 209 yards of total offense and three touchdowns.
▪ Oct. 14, Dutch Fork 51, Chapin 0: Running back Jarvis Green rushed for 159 yards and three touchdowns, all before halftime. QB Aliam Appler threw for 127 yards and rushed for two touchdowns. Jacob Hamilton returned a punt for a touchdown. The Silver Foxes’ defense gave up just 45 yards in their second-straight shutout.
▪ Oct. 21: Dutch Fork 56, River Bluff 7: Running back Jarvis Green tied a school-record with seven touchdowns, all in the first half. Green’s seven touchdowns tied Stephen Davis Jr.’s record set in 2014 against Boiling Springs. Green finished with 191 yards rushing and five touchdowns, and also caught four passes for 106 yards and two touchdowns. Quarterback Aliam Appler was 10-of-13 passing for 257 yards and three touchdowns. Dutch Fork outgained River Bluff 534-184.
▪ Oct. 28: Dutch Fork 63, Lexington 7: The Silver Foxes captured the Region 4-5A championship with a convincing win over Lexington. It was the 14th-straight year Dutch Fork has won or shared a region title. Running back Jarvis Green had 289 all-purpose yards and six TDs. Quarterback Alliam Appler was 13-of-16 passing for 225 yards and two total touchdowns. Dutch Fork outgained Lexington 565-165 and held Wildcats leading rusher Jonah Norris to 30 yards.
▪ Nov. 4: Dutch Fork 56, Mauldin 0: The Silver Foxes notched their third shutout of the year in winning their playoff opener. Aliam Appler threw for 193 yards, ran for 61 and had four total touchdowns. Jarvis Green rushed for 151 yards, two touchdowns and caught five passes for 102 yards and a score. The Silver Foxes outgained Mauldin 558-104 and the defense recorded five sacks.
▪ Nov. 11: Dutch Fork 35, Dorman 18: Jarvis Green finished with 246 yards and three touchdowns and also had 61 yards receiving as the Silver Foxes won the matchup of ranked teams in second round of the playoffs. Green’s biggest play came on a 69-yard run on third-and-4 in the fourth quarter to seal the game. Dutch Fork’s defense held Dorman to 229 yards. The Cavaliers came into the game averaging 412 yards and 37.9 points a game.
▪ Nov. 18: Dutch Fork 63, Spartanburg 14: The Silver Foxes defeated Spartanburg for the second time this season but this one wasn’t close. Aliam Appler was 8-of-13 passing for 214 yards and three touchdowns, and also ran for a TD. Jarvis Green rushed for 191 yards and scored three times. All of their yardage came in the first half as Dutch Fork led 49-7 at halftime. Isaiah Jones caught four passes for 76 yards and a TD and Jacob Hamilton had a 79-yard TD catch.
▪ Nov. 25, Dutch Fork 51, Gaffney 28: The Silver Foxes avenged the loss in last year’s championship game with a win at Gaffney in the Upper State championship. Dutch Fork is only the third team since 1982 to win a playoff game at Gaffney. The Silver Foxes scored 50 or more points for the sixth time in the last seven games. Quarterback Aliam Appler had 225 total yards, threw three touchdown passes and ran for two more. Jarvis Green ran for a touchdown, caught a TD and returned a kickoff for a score. Green’s kickoff return came at a pivotal moment after Gaffney cut the Dutch Fork lead to 30-20 with 7:19 left in the third quarter. It was Green’s second kickoff return for a TD this season, which sets a school record. He finished with 322 all-purpose yards.
This story was originally published November 30, 2022, 11:39 AM.
SC high school football rankings media poll: Hillcrest No. 2, Dutch Fork remains top in 5A
Joe Dandronhttps://www.greenvilleonline.com/story/sports/high-school/2022/10/11/sc-high-school-football-sc-prep-football-media-poll-ranks-states-best-teams/69515123007/
The weekly SC Prep Football Media Poll has been released and Hillcrest has risen to the No. 2 spot in the Week 8 poll. Dorman is No. 3 in Class AAAAA and Daniel is atop the AAA rankings.Dorman, Gaffney, TL Hanna, Byrnes and Spartanburg are all apart of the AAAAA rankings this week too. The classification looks like one of the toughest to navigate come playoff times, especially in the Upper State bracket. In Class AAAA -- West Florence and South Florence hold two of the top three spots, while AC Flora received one first-...
The weekly SC Prep Football Media Poll has been released and Hillcrest has risen to the No. 2 spot in the Week 8 poll. Dorman is No. 3 in Class AAAAA and Daniel is atop the AAA rankings.
Dorman, Gaffney, TL Hanna, Byrnes and Spartanburg are all apart of the AAAAA rankings this week too. The classification looks like one of the toughest to navigate come playoff times, especially in the Upper State bracket. In Class AAAA -- West Florence and South Florence hold two of the top three spots, while AC Flora received one first-place vote.
Here are the full statewide rankings:
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Class AAAAA
1. Dutch Fork (13)
2. Hillcrest (2)
3. Dorman
4. Lexington
5. Gaffney
6. TL Hanna
7. Summerville
8. Sumter
9. Byrnes
10. Spartanburg
Others receiving votes: River Bluff, Blythewood, Fort Dorchester, Cane Bay, Clover, Ashley Ridge, West Ashley
Class AAAA
1. South Florence (14)
2. AC Flora (1)
3. West Florence
4. Northwestern
5. Catawba Ridge
6. Ridge View
7. South Pointe
8. Greenville
9. James Island
10. Westside
Others receiving votes: Hartsville, Wilson, Indian Land, Greenwood
Class AAA
1. Daniel (15)
2. Dillon
3. Clinton
4. Powdersville
5. Beaufort
6. Belton-Honea Path
7. Camden
8. Seneca
9. Gilbert
10. Loris
Others receiving votes: Hanahan, Chester, Manning Crestwood
Class AA
1. Oceanside Collegiate (9)
2. Barnwell (4)
3. Abbeville
4. Saluda (2)
5. Woodland
6. Gray Collegiate
7. Marion
8. Strom Thurmond
9. Buford
10. Wade Hampton
Others receiving votes: Andrew Jackson, Andrews, Fairfield Central
Class A
1. Johnsonville (10)
2. Christ Church (2)
3. St. Joesph’s
4. Lewisville
5. Southside Christian (1)
6. Estill (2)
7. Calhoun County
8. Lake View
9. Bamberg-Ehrhardt
10. Baptist Hill
Others receiving votes: Lamar, Whale Branch, Whitmire, Cross
− Joe Dandron covers high school and local sports for The Greenville News. Follow him on Twitter: @JoeMDandron and contact him by email with questions, story tips, stats and scores at jdandron@gannett.com. You can support his work by subscribing to The Greenville News at greenvillenews.com/subscribe.
SC High School Football Media Poll: Dutch Fork, Daniel among top teams entering Week 7
Joshua Millerhttps://www.greenvilleonline.com/story/sports/high-school/2022/10/04/sc-high-school-football-week-7-sc-high-school-football-media-poll/69540066007/
Here are the rankings from the Week 7 SC Prep Football Media Poll. Dutch Fork, South Florence, Daniel and Saluda are among the top ranked teams in the state.Westside dropped out of the Class AAAA rankings following a 63-33 loss to Greenville and Greenville moved up to No. 10 in AAAA. Dorman swapped with Hillcrest for the No. 2 spot in AAAAA following Dorman's win over Boiling Springs.See the full rankings for each SCHSL classification here:Class AAAAA1. Dutch Fork (15)2. Dorman (2)3....
Here are the rankings from the Week 7 SC Prep Football Media Poll. Dutch Fork, South Florence, Daniel and Saluda are among the top ranked teams in the state.
Westside dropped out of the Class AAAA rankings following a 63-33 loss to Greenville and Greenville moved up to No. 10 in AAAA. Dorman swapped with Hillcrest for the No. 2 spot in AAAAA following Dorman's win over Boiling Springs.
See the full rankings for each SCHSL classification here:
Class AAAAA
1. Dutch Fork (15)
2. Dorman (2)
3. Hillcrest (3)
4. Lexington
5. Gaffney
6. TL Hanna
7. Summerville
8. River Bluff
9. Spartanburg
10. Sumter
Others receiving votes: Byrnes, White Knoll, West Ashley, Fort Dorchester
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Class AAAA
1. South Florence (17)
2. AC Flora (2)
3 West Florence (1)
4. Northwestern
5. Catawba Ridge
6. Ridge View
7. South Pointe
8. Indian Land
9. Wilson
10. Greenville
Others receiving votes: Westside, James Island, Easley, Irmo, York 1
Class AAA
1. Daniel (20)
2. Dillon
3. Clinton
4. Powdersville
5. Beaufort
6. Belton Honea-Path
7. Camden
8. Seneca
9. Loris
10. (tie) Gilbert
10. (tie) Hanahan
Others receiving votes: Manning, Pendleton, Chester, Brookland-Cayce, Emerald
Class AA
1. Saluda (12)
2. Oceanside Collegiate (6)
3. Barnwell (2)
4. Abbeville
5. Woodland
6. Gray Collegiate
7. Marion
8. Fairfield Central
9. Buford
10. Andrews
Others receiving votes: Wade Hampton (H), Andrew Jackson, Strom Thurmond, Academic Magnet, Central
Class A
1. Johnsonville (15)
2. Christ Church (3)
3. St. Joseph
4. Lewisville
5. Southside Christian (1)
6. Estill
7. Calhoun County
8. Bamberg-Ehrhardt (1)
9. Lake View
10. Whale Branch
Others receiving votes: Baptist Hill, Whitmire, Lamar, Denmark-Olar, Cross, Wagener-Salley
Destination Vacation: Fork Shoals, South Carolina
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PELZER, S.C. (WSPA) – In southern Greenville County, the Fork Shoals community is a hidden gem filled with various rural activities for families, couples, or a solo trip.City Scape Winery co-owners Debra and Josh Jones said their vineyard isn’t a stuffy, adult only type of establishment for wine snobs.“Our dress code is…wear clothes! It’s really important to wear clothes,”Debra Jones joked.“It doesn&rsquo...
PELZER, S.C. (WSPA) – In southern Greenville County, the Fork Shoals community is a hidden gem filled with various rural activities for families, couples, or a solo trip.
City Scape Winery co-owners Debra and Josh Jones said their vineyard isn’t a stuffy, adult only type of establishment for wine snobs.
“Our dress code is…wear clothes! It’s really important to wear clothes,”Debra Jones joked.
“It doesn’t matter if: they just went on a hike, or if they have two kids with them or if they just had a baby, or if they have two dogs with them, or they’re out on a date. We kinda have a different set up for each person and we want to cater to everybody’s needs,” Josh Jones explained.
You’re invited to come and learn how to enjoy wine and the relaxing atmosphere. The Jones added that people also end up enjoying some of the various other vineyard features like Pinot the Pig.
Pinot is City Scape’s mascot, the mini pig has learned how to do it all Debra Jones explained.
“He does tricks. He sits. He spins. He’s just a lot of fun,” Debra Jones said.
Additionally, there are options to schedule online vineyard and winery tours, attend a weekend wine tasting, and see other farm animals which are all set up for safety and fun the whole family can enjoy.
“We’re really set up well for this, because we have 12 acres here. So, we can spread tables all over the place,” Josh Jones explained.
Directly across from some of the vines sits a shaded patio with tables spaced 6 feet apart, and 4 chairs per table. However, Debra said, some groups of six can be accommodated on the patio with chairs and cushions along the patio’s edge.
Additionally, weekend wine tastings are held on the patio, and in the field, where tables are spaced 10 feet apart and all the servers are 6 feet apart. Visitors can bring chairs to create their own tasting area in the field.
Customers are are also asked to wear a mask in the winery.
City Scape has some new sanitation measures, that end up being a win for wine tasters.
“We actually decided to include the wine glass in the tasting. So, each person that comes out here and does a wine tasting actually gets to take home their City Scape wine glass,” Josh Jones said. “That way our servers aren’t having to deal with 200 used wine glasses at the end of the day.”
The Jones have also continued another ongoing sanitation effort, the Bottle Recycling Initiative. Customers who’ve purchased a City Scape wine are encouraged, after they’ve enjoyed the wine, to rinse out the bottle and bring it back to the vineyard. The bottles will be deep cleaned and then refilled with wine to be sold again and the customer gets a dollar off their next purchase.
“We saved almost 20,000 bottles from landfills last year,” Josh Jones said.
City Scape offers both alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks to wet your whistle, but at some point you might get a little hungry, and just down the way is a local community hub.
The Yum Yum Snack Shop, for the last eight years, has given visitors first hand knowledge, from owner Carol Gilley, on some of her homemade food must-tries.
“I would go with a Hello Dolly, a lemon square. People tend to love our made from scratch brownies. They’re kinda crunchy, kinda chewy, lots of chocolate,” Gilley said.
In addition to feeding the body, you can feed your mind with some local Fork Shoals history that’s hung up or displayed prominently around the business from community members.
“They have brought in their spindles, and whatever else that have used when they were working in the mills, and they love to see that a piece of history has been revived again,”Gilley.
She added that masks are mandatory at the Yum Yum Snack Shop, and social distancing is arranged through indoor seating. There’s also a drive thru window, as well as, outdoor seating available.
Also outside is a Secret Garden where visitors can set off on a scavenger hunt. Plus, on a good day, you might be able to catch a game of hopscotch.
“Have a little something good to eat, something good to drink. But also to have a lot of community spirit,” Gilley said.
The Yum Yum Snack Shop has become a community hang out over the years, Gilley explained. Before the pandemic, local musicians would come in on Mondays and have a jam session. However, Gilley said, Monday’s music is on pause, but the shop has stepped in to help the community in others ways, for example hosting blood drives.
For more educational value, Gilley suggested visitors head to the Recycled Reader or Happy Cow Creamery. Both have educational aspects in terms of materials like books and the creamery offers tours. She added that both locations also have live animals that visitors can interact with.
But, if you just want to take a break from it all, Gilley and the Jones family agreed, Ceder Falls Park is the place to go.
Cedar Falls has waterfalls, walking trails and a historic site that are all free and open to the public.
For more information on things to do in Greenville County, click here.
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