William Mark “Billy” Mauldin, Jr. graduated from Winthrop Training School and later the University of Virginia where he was a member of Sigma Chi Fraternity. The dream of becoming a pilot motivated Billy to secretly take flying lessons in Rock Hill. At the graduation, Winthrop College President Sheldon Phelps presented wings to members of the War […]
It’s Memorial Day weekend, and that means the kickoff to the cookout season. The race is on to see who can throw the best backyard bash. Follow these tips to host the event that will make you the envy of the neighborhood. Plan Ahead There’s nothing worse than cranking up the propane grill only to […]
The Rock Hill community has a lot to be proud of. From the beginning the Rock Hill Coca-Cola Bottling Company has taken an interest in and made an investment in this wonderful area. One of the most unique features to the region isn’t a person or an institution, but a flower. The Rocky Shoals Spider […]
May is the month for strawberries. If you went to the South Carolina Strawberry Festival in Fort Mill earlier this month, you probably came home with buckets of strawberries. What to do with all of those delicious berries? Cobbler? Cereal topping? With cream? All of those options are, of course, wonderful, but nothing beats a […]
Some sayings become great truths. The truism that there is a strong and supportive woman behind every successful man is descriptive of the relationship of Mayme and Mark Mauldin. Mayme never wavered in her belief that Mark would be a successful businessman. Her unfaltering loyalty and encouragement would be the mainstay in their marriage and […]
Summer is just around the corner and life is already heating up in Rock Hill. The weather should be great this month, perfect for popping open an ice-cold Coke and getting over to one of the many outdoor events taking place in and around Rock Hill during the month of May. Pick-n-Flick On Thursday May […]
With all the events happening in around Rock Hill during the month of April (for more information click here and here), there’s little time left for cooking. That’s why a slow cooker recipe is always a good go-to solution for meal prep on a hectic schedule. This recipe for Slow Cooker Coca-Cola Roast is super […]
Of all the wonderful events in the Rock Hill community that the Rock Hill Coca-Cola Bottling Company sponsors, the Come See Me Festival is one of the best. Now in its 55th year, the Come See Me Festival brings delight and fun for ten days! With events ranging from tea parties to beach bashes, Broadway […]
Documents show that the first building used for Rock Hill Coca-Cola Bottling burned to the ground in 1908. Luther Snyder was able to sell William Mark Mauldin nothing but the rights to bottle and distribute Coca-Cola. Mark began his Coca-Cola career in a building on West Main Street on January 1, 1909. A Lot of […]
Who cares if April showers are coming this way? The Rock Hill area will already be awash in a wide variety of April events. The big one, of course, is the Come See Me Festival, but you’ll learn more about that extravaganza a little bit later. Check back to this blog in the middle of the […]