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  • The Orange Flowers That May Mark Forgotten Homes in Pumpkintown
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    The Orange Flowers That May Mark Forgotten Homes in Pumpkintown

    Byphone June 8, 2026September 2, 2026

    Every summer, bright orange daylilies transform the roadsides of Pumpkintown and the Table Rock foothills into ribbons of color. Most people admire their beauty, but few realize these flowers may be living reminders of forgotten homes, farms, and communities that once dotted the landscape. Discover the history behind the Upstate’s famous “ditch lilies” and why they continue blooming long after the people who planted them are gone.

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  • The Lost Farms of Table Rock: When These Woods Were Fields
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    The Lost Farms of Table Rock: When These Woods Were Fields

    Byphone June 4, 2026June 22, 2026

    A forgotten wagon wheel discovered on a wooded ridge overlooking Table Rock reveals a surprising truth about the Upstate foothills. Long before the forests returned, these hills were home to farms, pastures, orchards, and families who worked the land beneath the shadow of the mountains.

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  • The History of Pumpkintown: Most Unusual Mountain Community
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    The History of Pumpkintown: Most Unusual Mountain Community

    Byphone May 30, 2026June 22, 2026

    Discover the historic churches that helped shape Pumpkintown and Oolenoy Valley, from the frontier-era roots of Oolenoy Baptist Church to the community landmarks that continue serving the South Carolina foothills today.

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