William Mark Mauldin Begins His Journey with Coca-Cola William Mark Mauldin grew up on a farm in Flowery Branch, Georgia. He hated life on the farm and promised himself that one day he would leave the farm as quickly as possible to work anywhere else. Mark and other young men often rode the train to […]
March is coming on fast and soon everything in Rock Hill will be as green as your favorite can of Sprite. Events will be springing up all over the area, too. Check out these opportunities for fun, culture, and thrills. Annie Moses Band The month of March will get started in style with a concert […]
Rock Hill, South Carolina is a great place to live, work, and play. And everyone knows that life is better with an ice-cold Coca-Cola in your hand. The very best combination of all? Enjoying your Coke while you’re enjoying Rock Hill. The next time you want to get out and about, grab a few of […]
Love is in the air around Rock Hill as Valentine’s Day rapidly approaches. Everyone is wondering what to give to their sweethearts. Flowers? A nice meal out? Why not keep it simple and stick with a reliable choice: candy. Sure, you could pick up a box somewhere, and that might be just the thing. But […]
Luther Snyder’s Biography The Coca-Cola Bottler’s Newsletter of 1947 provides a biography of Luther Snyder and his involvement with Coca-Cola Bottling Company in Charlotte, North Carolina. Luther was working on his father’s farm in Clark County, Virginia, and was engaged to Miss Alfreta Crisman. Miss Crisman was related to Mr. J.T. Lupton, one of the […]
With all the events happening in and around Rock Hill, folks are busy and don’t have a lot of time to cook. Recipes that make good use of a slow cooker can offer up a delicious dinner that saves loads of time in the kitchen. You simply add the ingredients, set the cooker and walk […]
Even though it’s the shortest month, February will still bring plenty of opportunities for fun in the Rock Hill area. With winter weather driving most activities indoors, you’ll find lots of options in the theaters. Samson: The Last Judge The NarroWay Theatre and Conference Center in Fort Mill will put on a dinner show featuring famed […]
Now that winter is here and temperatures will be chilly for the next couple of months, we all need some hearty dishes to keep our bellies warm and full. A nice, big bowl of beans is always a welcomed option, but this recipe using Barq’s Root Beer, bacon, and apples transforms a pot of boring […]
After a promising start, the Coca-Cola Company continued to grow. In 1894 Mississippian Joseph Biedenharn noticed the rapid increase in sales of Coca-Cola in his candy store and soda fountain. Because of this demand for the popular drink, he decided to install bottling machinery in the rear of his store. Biedenharn recognized that many people […]
The weather is sure to be turning colder, but that won’t be slowing down the January events and activities in the Rock Hill area. These two concerts and one very special event will keep you occupied as winter comes on strong. You’ll have plenty of time to collect yourself after the hectic bustle of the […]