This timeline neatly summarizes the events that shaped Rock Hill Coca-Cola Bottling Company’s first 100 years. 1880s January 29, 1878 William Mark Mauldin is born. October 5, 1885 Mayme Williams Mauldin is born. 1886 First Coca-Cola served at Jacobs Pharmacy in Atlanta. 1888 Asa Candler acquires the rights to Coca-Cola. 1890s 1899 Ben Thomas and […]
As the holiday season gets into full swing, Coca-Cola consumption rises dramatically. Family gatherings, office parties, school and church functions…everyone will be serving Coca-Cola products. More demand from consumers means more demand from stores. And this year, Rock Hill Coca-Cola Bottling Company is enjoying the benefit of an expanded warehouse facility. More space means much […]
Fred Faircloth, III Takes the Helm Rock Hill Coca-Cola Bottling Company entered into the 21st century with a new leader at the helm. Fred Faircloth, III, grandson of William Mark Mauldin, had served several years as the general manager. His mentor and uncle, Billy Mauldin, had provided Fred exposure and training in a variety of […]