Meet Daryl “Hook” Williams, author of Mama Sang Anyway, a memoir preserving the family stories, memories and legacy of Mama Sophie and generations in Allendale, SC.

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One of my favorite parts of building Sophie’s Mart is meeting entrepreneurs who bring their own personality, creativity, and energy to the village — and Kel of @MixDSlushBar definitely fits that description. I met Kel while checking out local businesses at Union City’s #LightUpTheNight event. His energy caught my attention, but the slush sealed the deal. 😂 I grabbed a Strawberry Mango Lemonade, and it was 🔥 — refreshing, flavorful, and surprisingly affordable, especially wi

Entrepreneur Stories | Around The Village Some products are made to fill a space. Others are made to become part of the story of that space. That’s what caught our attention about AG Custom Creations, a Fayetteville, Georgia-based business specializing in handcrafted wooden pieces designed to turn natural wood into something personal, functional, and meaningful. We met Laurence, the owner of AG Custom Creations, at Union City’s Light Up the Night event. After seeing his work

Entrepreneur Stories | Around The Village There’s something special about meeting an entrepreneur who has turned creativity into an experience that other people can enjoy. That’s exactly what we found with Erin Haffner, the entrepreneur behind Beads, Trinkets & Charms—a creative small business centered around colorful beads, charms, trinkets, and the simple joy of making something uniquely your own. We met Erin at Union City’s Light Up the Night event, where Beads, Trinkets &