Santa was busy on Saturday!  He listened to a lot of request from boys and girls who promised that they had been very good this year.  Here are just some of the kids that came out to Freeman’s Video and Winter Wonderland for a picture.  Click on the picture to expand and enlarge it.

The Pageland Chamber of Commerce welcomes Hidden Treasures Used Furniture and Home Decor to our membership.  Owner Doug Hinson and fiancé Aieral Joyner offer a wide variety of items in this historic building on the corner of Pearl and McGregor Streets.

Doug began as a delivery man, taking purchased items to homes for his grandfather Richard Carnes.  He liked the family atmosphere and loved the job.  Little did he know how his life would change.  Richard passed away suddenly in October leaving a store full of items and a broken hearted grandson.  Doug then decided to take on the challenge of business ownership and filling some big shoes.   They reopened the doors two weeks later.   ”Doug’s grandfather would be so proud and we’re so glad we could carry on in Richard’s footsteps in the heart of Pageland,” Aieral commented.

Are you looking for a specific item?  Just let them know.  They will keep an eye out for you.  You can find pre-owned furniture, small appliances, dishware and many decorative items.  And not only that, but Aieral is very creative and crafty.  She makes many items herself, for instance holiday wreaths.

Recently, the store has had a face lift.  Doug and Aieral have painted the inside, added curtains and some personal touches.  The landlord, Mack Nicholson has added a beautiful awning around the perimeter.  All of these improvements have certainly made this one of the most beautiful locations in town.

Check out these pictures!  Click on the image to expand and enlarge it.

The Pageland Chamber of Commerce recently held the 4th quarter teaching seminar.  This last session for the 2011 year was held at lunch time and titled “Power Hour Lunch”.  And boy, did it live up to its name.  It was a packed and powerful hour of information!

Beth’s Country Kitchen at 12:30 on a Tuesday afternoon is a busy place.  Beth and her staff went all out to accommodate us, reserving a spacious area in the back room for our event.  The lunch buffet was excellent and proved to be a good way to “lunch and learn” in a short amount of time. 

With close to 40 in attendance, Board member Glenda Lee welcomed everyone and introduced our speakers.  Training Officer Troy Timney from the Chesterfield County Sheriff’s Department spoke first about safety at home and at the business location.  He suggested that owners step back and take a look at their location from the outside.  Make sure you have a safe and secure environment.  He followed up with several suggestions on how to deter crime at those locations.  Next up, Captain Clarence Francis with the Pageland Police Department spoke about concealed weapons permits, tasers, and pepper spray.  Officer Francis teaches the permit class around the state and offers them in Pageland.

Our group meeting concluded with several questions from the audience and informative answers from the police officers in attendance.  If you would like more information on the Concealed Weapons Permit class, please call the Pageland Police Department at 843-672-2535.

New Release Movie night is every Tuesday!

            While Pageland may not have a movie theater yet, it boasts a video store that has something for everyone.  Freeman’s Video located at 110 East McGregor Street has a vast selection of videos, DVDs and Blu-Ray discs as well as the most popular games for all gaming systems.  The store is owned and operated by Pageland native, Mr. Shawn Freeman.

            Shawn graduated from Central High School in 1985 and went on to earn a degree in business management from the University of South Carolina in Columbia, South Carolina.  After graduating from USC, Shawn began working with his father, David Freeman at the Western Auto store that at the time was also located on East McGregor Street.   While reading the local newspaper one day, Shawn saw an advertisement for a position at a video store in Chesterfield.  After working there for three months, he purchased the Chesterfield store and began to expand by purchasing a video store in Pageland. 

            Mr. Freeman says, “I am just not a coat and tie kind of guy.  I like a more relaxed work environment.  I enjoy talking to my customers, many of whom have become my friends.  I also like to help them network.  It makes my job more enjoyable.”   While this interview was being conducted, Mr. Freeman gave the name and number of one of his customers wanting to work in construction to another customer looking for a carpenter. 

While the video rental business has changed greatly over the years, being a good citizen and helping the community has not changed at all for Shawn.  He is a board member of the Pageland Chamber of Commerce, Pageland Watermelon Festival Committee member, and Pageland Pride board member. Shawn helps brighten the holidays in Pageland too.  He goes all out to decorate his store and make it a treat to all who visit during the holidays. Halloween is not just a day for little ones to enjoy trick or treating, it is a month long experience at Freeman’s Video. The store is decorated with several animated ghouls and is always a favorite stop for those who love the holiday.  

           Shawn gives out free candy to the little goblins and other creatures that visit his store on All Hallows Eve.  During the Christmas season the store is transformed into a winter wonderland full of snow covered and decorated trees.  There is also a four wheel riding Santa to greet those who enter.  Shawn loves seeing the little ones get excited over the decorations.

            Changes are inevitable in any business.  Shawn remembers when he purchased the VHS tapes for $85.00 each. “ If I could provide three or four copies of one movies for rental to my customers I felt really good! In 2006 DVDs became the new standard and the VHS became a dinosaur.  Back then every movie came with two or three promotional posters that were theater quality, now we have to pay for them.  There were promotional dolls, stuffed animals and such things to promote a movie and when you ordered a movie it came with a lot of those items.  Those days are gone.”    Shawn now uses many of the old promotional items to help decorate the store. 

            After you have enjoyed browsing the movie aisles, checking out the “Chucky” and “Freddy Kruger” dolls and old movie posters, you may want to consider a quick tanning session.  Shawn also offers a tanning service with several tanning beds available.  You will find a wide array of tanning products to chose from to make sure you get the best tan.  The private tanning rooms are comfortable and roomy.  You can compliment your bronze tan with a pair of Rainbow Sandals that Shawn sells.  You will find some of the hottest new styles of the brand name shoes available in the store. To personalize your Rainbows you can add a pair of “Wrapaboutz” for just a couple of dollars.

            Shawn’s life motto is, “Live and let live.”  His motto is evident by his easy-going attitude. You may go in as a first time customer and come out feeling as though you have made a new friend. 

            Renting a movie is a real bargain in today’s economy. There is no membership fee at Freeman’s Video and DVDs rental is $3.00 per night. It can cost a family of four over $85.00 for movie tickets, snacks and transportation. In contrast, you can rent a movie and sit in the comfort of your home, eat your favorite snack, and watch it again and again to see how you could have possibly NOT known that Dr. Malcolm Crowe of “The Sixth Sense” fame was a ghost!  Yes, you have to admit, renting a video is a great bargain. 

Store Hours

Monday – Thursday 12:00 pm-10;00 pm

Friday – Saturday     12:00 pm-12:00 am

Sunday                       2:00 pm-10:00 pm

Location

110 East McGregor Street

Pageland, SC  29728

Phone

843-672-2362

The Pageland Chamber of Commerce would like to welcome Rivers Graphics to our membership.  Owners Stephen and LaVonna Rivers have been in business since 2007 and are located at 100 North Pearl Street in Pageland – right on the corner.

Chamber board members welcomed them recently and asked LaVonna about the business.  “Rivers Graphics has dedicated its efforts to providing exceptional designs on quality prints since 2007.  We are a family owned and operated business.   Family and friends Nicole Miller and Brigid Edgeworth-Nivens play a role in helping out whenever they are needed.  We have a friendly and welcoming environment in which everyone enjoys taking a part.”

Rivers continued, “Whether you’re looking for family reunion tees, church apparel, business cards, wedding invitations or baskets and balloons, we can meet your every need.  We provide you with the highest quality graphic design at competitive prices.  Our goal is to reach the highest level of customer service and product quality in order to retain customer loyalty and meet all of our customers’ needs for self-promotion.”  Some of the services they offer include:  screen printing, customer tee shirts, “In Memory” photo tee shirts, vinyl letters, customer banners, business cards, baskets, balloons, wedding invitations, booklets, personalized cups, Christmas ornaments, mouse pads, copies, faxes, etc.

LaVonna was born and raised in Pageland.  She is the granddaughter of David Crawford.  She moved away and graduated from Central Piedmont Community College.  After working 13 years in health care, she returned to Pageland and opened the graphics store.

The family is very active in the community and the school system.  Stephen is also employed by Conbraco Industries and enjoys being an Assistant Coach for the Central High Girls Basketball team.  LaVonna and Stephen are the proud parents of three children.  Daughter – Chavonne, the oldest is a student at Lander University and will graduate in December with a degree in Health Care Administration.  Their son, Devonte is a student at CHS and play JV and Varsity sports.  The youngest daughter Malia is currently playing for the CHS varsity basketball team – and was the first 7th grader to make a varsity squad.  She also enjoys playing travel ball for the AAU Palmetto Lightening girls team with her dad as Assistant Coach.  The Rivers attend McClain Grove Church in Cheraw.  Stephen serves as Chairman of Deacons Ministry and LaVonna serves as Deaconess.

Rivers Graphics and the Chamber of Commerce invite you to come by and check out all the products they have to offer.  They are currently running a Pre-Thanksgiving Day Sale with 15% off all Christmas ornaments.

The Pageland Chamber of Commerce proudly cut the ribbon for the Grand Opening of Brandon Price Agency.  The ceremony took place on Friday, September 9th and the Agency also celebrated into the weekend with special give-a-ways on Saturday too.  Present for the opening were directors of the Chamber of Commerce, Mayor and members of the Town Council, employees of the agency and family members.

“We are a full service insurance agency offering auto, home, life and commercial insurance.  We are dedicated to customer service and making our customers feel like family, and not just another number.  We have the unique ability to protect our customers greatest assets, and provide products for each individual specific needs.  We serve our customers through all of life’s challenges”, associate agent Judy Cline stated. 

Judy was raised in a small town in Nebraska and likes the idea of knowing the people she does business with.   Family is very important to Judy – she has 4 grown children and 7 grandchildren!

Brandon was born and raised in this area.  He always wanted to return to this community to open a business and serve the people of Jefferson, Pageland and surrounding areas.  Our agency values integrity and taking care of our customers needs.  Brandon has another location in Fort Mill, SC.   Nationwide Insurance, Brandon Price and Judy Cline are truly “ON YOUR SIDE”.

A+ Computers and Repair offically opened for business after a ribbon cutting ceremony on Thursday, September 1st.  The Chamber of Commerce in Pageland hosted the event and welcomed this new business in town.

Doug and Robyn Horne along with their children Kiana and Allen offer many services along with computer sales.  They are open as follows:

Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday                               11 am to 7 pm

Friday                                                                    11 am to 8 pm

Saturday                                                              9 am to 8 pm

During that time, internet service is available for public use.  They especially would like for students to come in for homework assignments and research.  They also have a printer available.

A+ Computers sales computer equipment that has been cleaned up and operating systems freshly installed.  Most of the equipment is purchased from large companies that annually update their own operating systems.

The Hornes are active in the Pageland Community.  Doug is a member of the Lions Club and a member of the Gideon’s ministry program.  They also are the proud owners of several animals and recently hosted a Petting Zoo at the Pageland Watermelon Festival.

Check out the Pageland Progressive Journal, who will feature a story on this business in an upcoming issue!  Also, see the pictures below for a look at the store.

Our annual Christmas Parade of Lights will be held Saturday, December 10th at 6pm. 

WE NEED YOU!  Please make plans to participate in our parade.  Anyone interested in having an entry should download this form:  Parade Registration Form or you can pick up a form at the Pageland Town Hall, Freeman’s Video or the Chamber office.

The Pageland Community Center parking lot will be available all day on Saturday for you to decorate your entry safely.  Line up will begin at 5:30 at Pageland Elementary School.  The parade will start promptly at 6 pm and will proceed down McGregor Street to the Chesco Center.

We will host pictures with Santa at Freeman’s Video, where there will be a “winter-wonderland”! Parents should bring their cameras to take the pictures.  There is no charge.  Santa will be there from 3 – 5 pm before the parade.

Show your community spirit and be a part of our Christmas celebration!