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Looking a little more like Christmas: New decorations to enhance downtown’s holiday style, appeal

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City Council member Gordie Tebo poses next to an oversized teddy bear in Greenwood, S.C., last Christmas. (Courtesy photo)

If you’re a child visiting the Woodstock Square at Christmastime, a pilgrimage to Santa’s Hut is a must. Special events, such as the Lighting of the Square and the Christmas parade, have a high “wow” factor. There are even some stores that no child would object to visiting – checking out the trains as they […]

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Susan W. Murray

Susan W. Murray wrote for The Independent, covering various beats, from 2005 to 2008, returning to the paper as a writer in 2018. A 26-year resident of Woodstock, she taught English, American history, and religion to junior high students at St. Mary School for nine years.
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Picture of Susan W. Murray

Susan W. Murray

Susan W. Murray wrote for The Independent, covering various beats, from 2005 to 2008, returning to the paper as a writer in 2018. A 26-year resident of Woodstock, she taught English, American history, and religion to junior high students at St. Mary School for nine years.
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