Three local topics you can bring on Thanksgiving that will spur discussion

It’s that time of year when distant and close relatives will gather around the Thanksgiving table + we’re giving you three local topics you can bring up when everyone runs out of small talk topics.

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Tomorrow is Thanksgiving — meaning relatives near and far will gather ‘round the turkey and you’ll likely run through small talk topics before you make it to the table.

We’re giving you three topics to bring up at the table when a relative tries to bring up some hot-button topics. Not to mention, you’ll be deemed the best conversationalist this year.

Sports

Sure, it’s Thanksgiving, but it’s also rivalry week for Gamecock and Clemson fans. On Saturday, the annual Carolina-Clemson game, aka the Palmetto Bowl, returns to Williams-Brice stadium.

If you have Tiger or Gamecock fans in your family, you already know the nuances of game week, but if you want to brush up on your knowledge, read the history of this rivalry.

Business

So far, 2023 has proven to be a year of record achievements for economic growth in Richland County. The Richland County Economic Development Office (RCEDO) announced capital investments have surged to $2.37 billion, and with them, 4,532 new job opportunities have become available.

Get acquainted with some of the companies partly responsible for these numbers + that are shaping Richland County’s economic future.

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