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Central, South Carolina the mid point between Charlotte and Atlanta. In it's hey day as a mill town the railroad station and mill sidings would have been the center of activities. The trains no longer stop in Central, but it is still a great place to live. My Grandparents lived here and I spent a lot of time with them as a child. I can remember walking, or riding to town on bicycles or horseback with my cousins. We would gather empty pop bottles along the way and sell them at the U-Save store. (now the Helping Hands) Mr. Roads was the manager and he would often give us a free Cherry Icee. Next to the U-Save was the McAlister Meat Market. They had a huge selection of penny candy and we would always come away with a bag full. Next door was Smith's Dept store, and in the basement was lots of toys. The Central Hardware has since closed down. A victim of warehouse hardware stores and progress in general. My Grandfather bought me my first pocket knife in this store... and I bought my son a knife here before it closed. One summer day I can remember playing chase to a train on horseback with a bandana tied over my face like a bandit. The conductor on the caboose played along firing his fingers like they were six shooters. In todays world this is no longer possible... I long for the simple times back then and I'm greatful of my childhood memories of Central. |
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