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Historically high inflation still a concern to local businesses

"The national inflation rate sits at 8.5% year over year, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, but that doesn’t exactly tell the whole story," says Upstate Business Journal.

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Hotel with ties to Dabo Swinney opens in downtown Clemson

The Shepherd Hotel has opened its doors in downtown Clemson.The six-story white brick building at 110 Sloan Street, which is located between College Avenue and Sloan Street, features a restaurant called Delish Sisters and a lobby with a grand spiral staircase.

– GSA Business Report

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Voodoo Brewing Co. announces grand opening in Fountain Inn

Community members around Fountain Inn will have a new place to grab a pint.

– Upstate Business Journal

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Shepherd Hotel opens in downtown Clemson, creating jobs for ClemsonLIFE students

The Shepherd Hotel employs more than 20% of the hotel’s staff from ClemsonLIFE, a nationally recognized collegiate academic program Clemson University offers to young men and women with intellectual disabilities to prepare them for competitive employment and independent living according to GSA Business Report.

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Lewis Barbecue opens Wed., Sept. 14 in Greenville, SC

The nearly 10,000 sf renovated space will offer counter service with both outside and inside seating, as well as a bar.

– GVL Today

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Dollar General's newest shoppers: People making $100,000 a year

According to this report from CNN, "Middle-income and wealthier shoppers, pinched by inflation, are shopping more at Dollar General for essentials and discretionary items."

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