Category: Spotlight on Business

Spotlight on First Citizens

First Citizens has a long and proud history of growth and prosperity. With roots that go back nearly 100 years, First Citizens has grown to become one of the largest community banks in the Southeast, with over $8 billion in assets. The bank serves customers in South Carolina and Georgia through an extensive network of [...]

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Friday August 6th, 2010 in Spotlight on Business | Comments Off

Spotlight on R. Carl Byars Agency

Carl Byars founded the R. Carl Byars Agency in 1947, following WWII. Carl was a man that was very dedicated to serving his community and expressed a tremendous amount of compassion and joy for helping others. Carl seemed to never meet a stranger and was well known throughout the community. Here at “The Byars Agency” [...]

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Friday August 6th, 2010 in Spotlight on Business | Comments Off

Spotlight on Maynard’s Home Furnishings

Maynard’s Home Furnishings is a third generation business that has been providing the Upstate of South Carolina and Northeast Georgia with quality furniture since 1947. The company was founded by Al Maynard on the idea of providing customers with quality merchandise at affordable prices with great service. Although the company is now being operated by [...]

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Wednesday July 7th, 2010 in Spotlight on Business | Comments Off

Spotlight on Easley Periodontics

Easley Periodontics located at 803 Brushy Creek Road, Easley, was established six years ago and is the first full time periodontal practice in Easley. As a native of Easley, Dr. King was pleased to be able to come back home to practice. The community has supported them very well and has demonstrated the need for [...]

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Sunday June 6th, 2010 in Spotlight on Business | Comments Off

Spotlight on American General Financial Services

From left are Evan Landreth, Autumn Durham, Tammy Vaughn, Jenna Henderson, Michael Ankers People in the Easley community have looked to American General Financial Services (AGFS) for financial assistance with home improvements, emergencies, major purchases, education and more for some 40 years. “We take a personal approach to lending,” said Branch Manager Mike Ankers. “By [...]

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Monday April 5th, 2010 in Spotlight on Business | Comments Off

Spotlight on Veterinary Clinic, P.A

Pictured: (Left-Right) Nick Smith, Samantha Doyle, Libby Brown, Dr. Orr, Betty Mullikin, Kathy Davis, Dr. Mullikin, Carol Crawford. In 1972, Veterinary Clinic, P.A. opened as a satellite clinic in Easley, treating small and large animals. Dr. Mullikin was the primary veterinarian during the earlier years, and bought this location from his partners in 1976. Dr. [...]

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Tuesday February 16th, 2010 in Spotlight on Business | Comments Off