When it comes to the latest trends in women's apparel, there's no better place to shop till you drop than Downtown Chucktown. And if you're searching for the finest threads in Simpsonville, look no further than Copper Penny - the Lowcountry's go-to shop for anyone that has a passion for fashion.

We have been dressing women in Simpsonville for over 34 years and offer upscale designer collections curated with a Southern eye. Here, women from around the United States discover sophisticated, effortless beauty for every season. Whether you're looking for a sassy new dress to impress that special someone or the perfect outfit for your next vacation, your options are endless at Copper Penny.

With easy-to-find locations close to Simpsonville's hottest spots, our curated selection of the newest, most popular women's clothing lines reflects the effortless glamour of Simpsonville. Whether you're a tidy professional or a fierce trend-setter, our goal is to help you find the perfect look for your own unique style. With designer brands like CK Bradley and Holst & Lee on hand year-round, finding your new look is easy and fun when you visit Copper Penny.

Our clothing lines give ladies a refreshing mix of one-of-a-kind authenticity with real wearability, allowing them to shine with confidence and style all year long. So, go ahead and spoil yourself - you deserve to look like a million bucks!

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Find the Perfect Dress to Impress

Diamonds are pretty and all, but honestly? Dresses are a girl's best friend. Dresses are fun, comfortable, and versatile. At Copper Penny, they're also fashionable and cute. We have a huge selection of women's dresses in Simpsonville, SC, from stylistic sheath dresses to drop-waist styles that will make your girlfriends jealous.

We offer several styles and shapes from which you can pick. Not sure what style fits best?

It all starts at the waist:

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A-Line Waist

These dresses are made to fit your waist and then gradually flare out towards the hem. A-line dresses are excellent for minimizing thighs, hips, and midsections while pulling the eyes to your bust. This style of dress is a great fit for almost any body type. There's a reason why so many brides settle on A-Line dresses for their big day! With plenty of varieties, this is a kind of dress that you can wear again and again.

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Empire Waist

Like the A-Line style, empire dresses are made to fit through your bust. Rather than creating a distinctly angular shape like the A-Line, the Empire style flows from the bust down. This is another kind of dress that fits many body types. From curvy to apple body shapes, the Empire draws focus to your bust and minimizes everything else. For lovely ladies on the shorter side, this style defines your silhouette, especially if you choose a maxi length dress.

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Drop Waist

A throwback to the roaring 20's style flapper dresses, Drop Waist dresses look best on lean, athletic bodies that don't have too many curves in the hip area. The key to pulling off a Drop Waist style dress is to ensure that it's not hugging you. This dress is best worn when it is able to hang freely on your body.

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Once you know the kind of waist that fits your body type, it's time to find your shape. A few of our most popular dress shapes include:

Fit & Flare Dresses in Simpsonville

Any clothing store for women in Simpsonville, SC, worth its salt, will have plenty of fit & flare dresses for you to try. This common-shaped dress is one of the most popular on the market, mainly because they look great on every woman, regardless of age or shape. A timeless choice, fit & flare dresses fit through the bodice and flare out just below your hip. This helps develop a balanced, slimming silhouette for most women. If you want to accentuate your best assets and hide everything else, ask our experienced fashionistas to show you some the most popular fit & flare dresses at Copper Penny.
Time to start doing your happy dance! Fit & flare dresses have very balanced proportions, making them a true winner for every body type. Women with athletic builds love this dress for the extra curves. Women with apple-shaped bodies love how fit & flare dresses define their waistlines. Because this dress already looks like an hourglass on the hanger, it will be a natural fit for ladies with such a figure.
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Shift Dresses in Simpsonville

Shift dresses are typically rectangular in shape and tend to be comfy and forgiving since they aren't fitted. Also called a column dress, the shift dress is a great choice for polished professionals needing a conservative, fashionable outfit for work.
These dresses look fabulous on women with athletic, lean shapes and women with an apple-like figure. This kind of dress doesn't work well with a belt, so ladies with an hourglass figure may not be able to show off their curves in a shift. Try pairing this dress with a nice pair of heels for a beautiful new look!
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Wrap Dresses in Simpsonville

Wrap dresses are one of the most popular styles on the market, because they give ladies of most shapes and sizes a flattering, fashionable dress option.
If you have an hourglass, apple, or generally curvy body shape, you're going to love wrap dresses. This style of dress offers a natural waist while placing emphasis on your bust. Wrap dresses give you a balanced silhouette and, with a knee-length fit, are great for any type of color or style, both day and nightwear.
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Timeless Tops for Every Style

Unless you're feeling extra sassy, chances are you're wearing a top at this very moment. Tops are garments that cover the top half of your body. At Copper Penny, we have an endless selection of tops in a wide range of styles - from basic tees to blouses and everything in between. If you're looking for the highest quality women's tops in Simpsonville, SC, you just hit the jackpot!

With that said, finding the right top for the right occasion is easier said than done. However, at Copper Penny, we make finding the right top fun. Whether you're looking for a top that makes a statement or you need a classic button-down for a subdued style, we've got your back. We only carry the most popular tops from the best brands and designers around the world.

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Here are just of our most popular tops:

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Women's Poplin Tops in Simpsonville

Sometimes called broadcloth tops, poplins have classic characteristics and are often woven with an over/under weave. This kind of weave gives more substance to your top while also giving you room to breathe. Poplin shirts are typically soft and smooth, and are great for everyday business attire, some formal occasions, and for certain ceremonies. Sweet and feminine, our Bruna poplin eyelet bib top features ruffles at the sleeves and an eyelet lace yoke at the front. Pair your poplin with your favorite pair of shorts or jeans for a contemporary, relaxed look.

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Women's Wrap Tops in Simpsonville

Great for wearing solo or layered over a camisole or tank top, wrap tops are lightweight, versatile, and great for many different occasions. Wrap tops go well with jeans, maxi dresses, and high-waisted jeans or trousers. Our V-Neck Wrap SLV Top by Jayden is uber-popular at Copper Penny and the perfect choice for dressing down or dressing up. The choice is yours!

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Women's Off the Shoulder Tops in Simpsonville

For a dose of feminine fashion, be sure you add an off-the-shoulder top to your everyday wardrobe. A casual, sexy choice, off-the-shoulder tops have unique necklines that cut across your upper arms and chest, leaving your shoulders bare. The result is a flirty flash of skin, which elongates your neck and gives a relaxed, "daytime casual" look. Our Nola off-the-shoulder top pairs perfectly with shorts or even a flowy skirt and is hand-woven in Spain using Jacquard fabric.

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Women's Tank Tops in Simpsonville

Who doesn't love a good tank top?! Tank tops are lightweight, versatile, and equally great for lounging in the yard or running errands on weekends. Tank tops lend an air of simplicity to your outfit and can be styled in endless ways. Take our Velvet Heart Victory Tank, for instance. This tank is a refreshing update on our classic sleeveless tank top, complete with fray details and a scoop neck. Throw in the fact that it's machine washable, and you have a wardrobe winner.

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Having trouble finding the best top for your size and style? As the most trusted women's clothing boutique in Simpsonville, SC, Copper Penny has helped women discover new looks in the Lowcountry for more than two decades. We take pride in providing a personalized, boutique experience for our customers. If you have questions, give us a call or swing by one of our locations. We would be happy to give you our professional opinion.

Until then, here's a quick guide you can follow to help you find the right fit for your women's top in Simpsonville:

How to Find the Right Fit for Your Women's Top

When choosing a women's top for your outfit, you have to consider how comfortable, confident, and beautiful you will feel. The best way to feel your best in an outfit is to make sure it fits correctly. To get started, you'll want to take your measurements. For most women's tops, the best areas to focus on are your hips, waist, and chest.

  • Hip Measurements: Measuring your hips is fairly easy. Take your measuring tape and use it to wrap around the widest area of your hips.
  • Waist Measurements: Take your measuring tape and place it at the very top of your hip bone. Wrap it all the way around your body. Try to keep your measuring tape in line with your belly button. For the most accurate measurements, stand up straight and breathe normally.
  • Chest Measurements: For an accurate chest measurement, take the end of your measuring tape and place it on the fullest area of your bust. From there, wrap the tape around your body, under your armpits, and around the blades of your shoulders. Then, wrap the tape tightly from the back of your body to the front, where you started.
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Need help measuring? Swing by Copper Penny and ask one of our friendly sales associates to help you out! While you're there, don't forget to check out our huge selection of women's tops in Simpsonville, SC.

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Looking to take your style to the next level? You can also get in touch with a personal stylist directly from our website. With a personal stylist by your side, you can find stunning looks for specific occasions, using comfortable clothing in your favorite colors and cuts. Copper Penny is your one-stop-shop for fashionable, fun, fabulous designer clothing in Simpsonville. But don't take our word for it – come see for yourself!

Latest News in Simpsonville, SC

New Simpsonville Mexican eatery promises great grub for the ‘Gram’

SIMPSONVILLE — Even in 2018, when Phil Watts and Victor Juarez were contemplating their first joint restaurant concept, they knew there would be more than one restaurant and they knew there would be more than one concept.Now, the partners behind Tacos & Bla Bla Bla are opening Nixtamal Mexican Kitchen. While the former concept is centered on quick serv...

SIMPSONVILLE — Even in 2018, when Phil Watts and Victor Juarez were contemplating their first joint restaurant concept, they knew there would be more than one restaurant and they knew there would be more than one concept.

Now, the partners behind Tacos & Bla Bla Bla are opening Nixtamal Mexican Kitchen. While the former concept is centered on quick service Mexican food, the latter is more about experience and taking time to soak in every aspect of the dining experience.

Nixtamal, located at 679 Fairview Rd. in Simpsonville, will serve fresh, Mexican-inspired food with a decidedly future-thinking twist.

“So we’re going for an authentic Mexican cuisine with a fresh modern vibe,” Watts said.

Nixtamal is a reference to the traditional way to prepare corn for processing.

The food is rooted in the flavors and spices and techniques Juarez learned from his grandmother in Guadalajara, but the presentation is over the top, Watts said. Case in point — table side guacamole designed to serve up to 8 people. Diners will be able to up the ante of the starter by adding things like pork belly, dried peppers and feta cheese.

Nixtamal will also feature a seafood tower that comes not just with head on shrimp and oysters, but with ribeye and chorizo sausage in the mix. The cocktails will follow a similar style, with the focus being on flavor, but also wow factor. Expect large displays of whole fruit slices and decadent garnishes.

“A lot of our menu items are what we’d call showstoppers — over the top, embellished kind of food,” Watts said. “Pick up your phone, put it on TikTok kind of things.”

In some ways the concept for Nixtamal is a sign of the times. Those times require restaurants to up their game when it comes to social media, Watts said. Having worked on the business side of food as a rep with Sysco for 15 years, Watts can’t help but be a numbers and statistics guy. Those numbers show TikTok, Instagram and Snapchat are integral to business now.

TikTok in particular is getting a lot of attention for generation traction for a brand or business. The app now has more than 1 billion users each month, according to data released by the company in 2021.

“It’s critically important,” Watts said of social media’s influence on restaurant success today.

The theme will carry into the restaurant’s décor. Expect neon signs, vibey music and lighting that makes it easy to take pics with your phone.

“We’re trying to get ahead of that curve,” Watts said.

This is not Watts nor Juarez’s first foray into restaurants. Watts grew up in the business, the son of a restaurant owner in London, Ky. Juarez learned to love food through his grandmother’s recipes. Food was at the root of every family gathering, almost like part of the soul of his family.

Watts furthered his culinary training at Johnson and Wales, but never took it too far. He worked at a few restaurants in Charleston, including Bonefish Grill, in the early days of that restaurant, but instead joined Sysco. That job took Watts and his family — his wife and three young kids — to Greenville in 2017.

Juarez has worked in restaurants for decades. He has owned La Fogota since 2004. That’s how he met Watts. In time, the two got to know each other and they began to dream of opening a new restaurant together, uniting their business and culinary skills.

The result was Tacos & Bla Bla Bla, which opened its first location in Simpsonville in 2018. The fast-casual Mexican-inspired restaurant has grown thanks to a focus on freshness and fast service. Now, there are seven locations throughout the Upstate.

Nixtamal brings more of Juarez’s family recipes to the fore, including posole, chilaquiles, beans and of course the homemade tortillas. Plans call for opening at least two more Nixtamal Mexican Kitchen locations in the next two years. The first is slated to open in Greer later this year, Watts said.

The business partners have plans to launch other concepts. The first, which will center on Southern fare in a family-friendly environment, will open in Fountain Inn within the next year, Watts said.

“I think certain people like Victor and myself are born with a desire for hospitality,” Watts said of the shared passion for restaurants. “You just really enjoy seeing other people enjoy things you create. You’re just kind of born with that hospitality piece.”

Nixtamal Mexican Kitchen is slated to open the first week of May. For more follow Nixtamal Mexican Kitchen on social media.

Neighbors wear red to voice concerns over 2 proposed developments in Simpsonville area

SIMPSONVILLE, S.C. —Some residents in Greenville County are fighting to keep two proposed developments out of their neighborhoods.On Monday, a public hearing was held for them to voice their concerns. Even though no vote was taken, they wanted to make the county council know these projects are not what this area needs.One project is expected to bring a retail/flex-use space, a 10,000-square-foot child care facility, and a 5,000-square-foot playground to an area off Lee Vaughn and Woodruff roads....

SIMPSONVILLE, S.C. —

Some residents in Greenville County are fighting to keep two proposed developments out of their neighborhoods.

On Monday, a public hearing was held for them to voice their concerns. Even though no vote was taken, they wanted to make the county council know these projects are not what this area needs.

One project is expected to bring a retail/flex-use space, a 10,000-square-foot child care facility, and a 5,000-square-foot playground to an area off Lee Vaughn and Woodruff roads.

However, people living nearby believe the infrastructure is not where it needs to be. They said traffic would be a mess and that it would ruin the area.

"That property is zoned residential. We have 174 lovely homes right next to that, and nowhere in five forks that we have a strip mall shoved up the back end of a neighborhood," One resident said.

"We take our lives every day. We are terrified coming out of our neighborhood and trying to make a left turn onto Lee Vaughn and having traffic cutting across Lee Vaughn is just asking for accidents, I do believe," another neighbor said.

The other project will bring 170 townhomes off of Adams Mill Rd and Five Forks Rd.

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Traffic was also the main concern, and this project fails to safely account for that.

"The area is already saturated with people and cars but also creates a major safety issue while making it nearly impossible for any emergency medical vehicles to navigate that kind of situation," a neighbor said.

"The five forks area is a small area that has seen a huge amount of development in recent years. While existing residents do support businesses as taxpaying residents, it seems we should be able to expect more of a planned, controlled of any proposed development," another resident said.

One developer said the concerns he heard Monday were not new and believes their plan addresses them head-on.

"At this point, we still feel like that we got a great plan that addressed all those concerns. Everything they brought to the table we understood them bringing to the table. We understand that's where they're coming from. We still feel like the product we brought and the development we could bring would hit all those concerns and be a great addition to the Five Forks area," Lee Vaughn Road and Woodruff Road developer Chad Carson said.

County Councilman Butch Kirven said it's all balancing acting when it comes to these projects, and tonight is the first step in a long process.

County council will have a first reading on both these projects Tuesday, June 20.

50+ Nostalgic Arcade Games Are Waiting to be Played at the Upstate Pinball and Arcade Museum!

An awesome arcade that has the best games from the 80s and 90s is located in Simpsonville, SC and we just had to try it out! Thanks to the Upstate Pinball and Arcade Museum for having us come by to do this review. When I see an old-school Pac-Man machine, I immediately think of my mom and how much fun we used to have to play it (and constantly getting eaten by ghosts). Super Mario Brothers bring back memories I had of my friends and me playing it tog...

An awesome arcade that has the best games from the 80s and 90s is located in Simpsonville, SC and we just had to try it out! Thanks to the Upstate Pinball and Arcade Museum for having us come by to do this review.

When I see an old-school Pac-Man machine, I immediately think of my mom and how much fun we used to have to play it (and constantly getting eaten by ghosts). Super Mario Brothers bring back memories I had of my friends and me playing it together in middle school. Yes, I’m dating myself but I don’t even care because there’s a place in Simpsonville where I can now go and play all these retro games and share my own great memories with my kids and make new ones as well.

About the Upstate Pinball and Arcade Museum

The Upstate Pinball and Arcade Museum, located at the Warehouse at Vaughn’s and near the Ice Cream Station, has more than 50 games for guests to play, including classics like pinball, Pac-Man, Paper Boy, tons of Nintendo video games, ice hockey foosball, and even Frogger.

This isn’t a regular museum; it’s a cool museum. It does have vintage games on display at the counter and you can read about the history of many of the games, but you can play nearly every game at the arcade. The place started because the owner, Mike, really loved pinball and had quite the collection. So, what do you do with a collection? Play with them, of course! Mike, being the cool guy he is, decided to share his passion and hence, opened the Upstate Pinball and Arcade Museum.

We found the place to be super clean and the games in great working order. I can’t wait to go back honestly.

Birthday Parties & Special Events

One of my first questions to Mike was if people could have birthday parties there and the answer was a resounding “yes!” When we posted to our Facebook page about the museum, a reader commented that she recently had a birthday party there for her son and it was awesome. I was actually thinking it could be really fun for an adult birthday party – think of all the great memories you could reminisce about!

The Upstate Pinball and Arcade Museum also hosts special events and corporate parties. So, if you want to do something nice for your employees, bring them here and let them challenge each other to play Super Mario Brothers 3 and make it through the castle without dying.

The cost for two hours of free play for up to 15 guests is $225 plus tax. Extra guests are $10 each and parties must be booked during non-operating hours. Tables and chairs can be set up per request.

Food is Right Next Door

The Upstate Pinball and Arcade Museum is located adjacent to the Warehouse at Vaughn’s, where there are multiple dining options and areas to eat both indoors and out. There’s also an ice cream place right next door to the arcade or you can walk across the street to the Ice Cream Station next to the train tracks.

If you want a fun date night with food and arcade entertainment, this is it. And the arcade is really for any age. I went with my two kids (ages 11 and 7) and their grandmother and all of us had a blast.

Play Time and Hours

No coins are needed at the Upstate Pinball and Arcade Museum! The cost for unlimited play is $10/person and that includes all day. So if you want to play for a bit, go have dinner next door and then come back, your admission includes all of that time.

Operating hours are Wednesday – Thursday from 4-9 pm, Friday 4-11 pm, and Saturday from Noon – 11 pm. They are closed Sunday, Monday, and Tuesday.

Upstate Pinball and Arcade Museum109A West Trade Street, Simpsonville, SC 864.881.1876

Chart-topping rock band Shinedown brings tour to South Carolina

SIMPSONVILLE, S.C. —A multi-platinum, chart-topping band announced the upcoming fall leg of their tour will lead them to the Upstate.Shinedown is currently crossing the country on their The Revolutions Live Tour with Papa Roach and Spiritbox.The fall run of shows starts off in St. Louis, Missouri, on Sept. 3 and includes a stop at CCNB Amphitheatre at Heritage Park, in Simpsonville, on Sept. 26, producers Live Nation and FPC Live said in a release.More news: (Story continues after th...

SIMPSONVILLE, S.C. —

A multi-platinum, chart-topping band announced the upcoming fall leg of their tour will lead them to the Upstate.

Shinedown is currently crossing the country on their The Revolutions Live Tour with Papa Roach and Spiritbox.

The fall run of shows starts off in St. Louis, Missouri, on Sept. 3 and includes a stop at CCNB Amphitheatre at Heritage Park, in Simpsonville, on Sept. 26, producers Live Nation and FPC Live said in a release.

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Tickets go on sale Friday at 10 a.m. at LiveNation.com. Various presales will be available Wednesday through Thursday.

This week, the band’s hit single “A Symptom of Being Human” jumped into the Top 25 at Hot AC Radio, promoters said.

This follows Shinedown’s recent #1 at Active Rock Radio with "Dead Don't Die," the band's 20th No. 1 single.

Shinedown is also getting support from fellow chart-toppers Three Days Grace and From Ashes To New.

For this current run of shows, Shinedown has partnered with the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention to donate $1 for every ticket sold.

VIP packages featuring exclusive access available for purchase.

For all show/ticketing details for the fall dates and previously announced dates, visit www.shinedown.com.

Airfield of dreams: Taking to the skies in Simpsonville

A love of flying created the Foothills Aerodrome neighborhood, but a sense of community keeps it grounded.Tucked into the rolling countryside southeast of Simpsonville, Foothills Aerodrome is an enclave of aviation, a place where those who’d rather be flying have made a lifestyle of it.Steve Barbour, president of Foothills Aerodrome Homeowners Association, is a soft-spoken, longtime commer...

A love of flying created the Foothills Aerodrome neighborhood, but a sense of community keeps it grounded.

Tucked into the rolling countryside southeast of Simpsonville, Foothills Aerodrome is an enclave of aviation, a place where those who’d rather be flying have made a lifestyle of it.

Steve Barbour, president of Foothills Aerodrome Homeowners Association, is a soft-spoken, longtime commercial airline pilot and Air Force veteran who flew an A-10 in the first Gulf War and later piloted an F-15C, before serving as a flight instructor.

He moved into the community 22 years ago, back when the lots were “covered in kudzu” as he describes it. Now the community is notable for its custom-built private homes and well-maintained grounds, which, instead of backyard pools, feature backyard hangars.

“Some people live at the lake, some people live on a golf course, some people live at the beach,” Barbour says. “These people like airplanes.”

There are 19 homes bordering the 3,200-foot, gently rolling grass airstrip with room for a couple more. And depending on what you’re flying, it’s 70 minutes to Hilton Head, 85 minutes to Myrtle Beach, 45 minutes to Atlanta and 65 minutes to Chattanooga.

“The passion for aviation brings you here. The sense of community will keep you here.” — Steve Barbour

Fly-in, fly-out communities like Foothills Aerodrome are rare in the Upstate, but Barbour points out that private airstrips are plentiful, and the private aviation community is bustling.

“There are seven private airstrips within seven miles of here,” Barbour says between sips of fresh-brewed sweet tea. His 1947 North American Aviation Navion single-engine plane is parked in the hangar a few yards from his covered back porch.

For Barbour, private aviation is a welcome diversion from the stress of commercial flying.

“Commercial aviation, you’re managing an airplane; you’re a systems manager,” he says. “There’s a little bit of hand flying but mostly you’re on autopilot. This, though, is pure flying… landing on a grass strip.”

Through the years, though, Foothills Aerodrome has become more than a place to park an airplane a few feet from where you lay your head. As a matter of fact, Barbour would rather talk about his neighbors than their airplanes, offering up how a shared love of aviation has fostered a deep and abiding sense of community.

The 58-year-old recalls New Year’s Eve 2020, the day he lost his father. Because COVID-19-related protocols limited visitation, Barbour had been unable to share those final, crucial moments with his dad. Crushed by the experience, Barbour, who’d lost his wife to ovarian cancer just a few months earlier, found himself alone.

“I’m sitting here New Year’s Eve, 42 degrees, misty, raining,” he recalls. “I sent an email and text to every resident out here… ‘Meet me at the windsock at eight o’clock.'”

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Everybody in the community showed up to honor his dad, who had also been a fighter pilot.

“We sat there, made a toast… sat out there for an hour and had a good ole time in the misty, nasty rain,” he says. “The passion for aviation brings you here. The sense of community will keep you here.”

When an engine failure forced Barbour’s neighbor, Bill Clute, to land his Citabria airplane about eight miles from home in 2020, the community rallied around him, too.

“I landed in a field; it was about five o’clock on a Saturday evening,” Clute remembers. “They came out with tools and two flatbed trailers. By nine o’clock, we had that airplane unloaded in my hangar.”

Clute, a computer programmer by day, performs aerobatics in a Pitts single-seat biplane parked 50 yards from the basketball goal in the family driveway he and wife, Suzanne, share with their two teenage girls. Despite the frenetic pace of life with two high schoolers, Clute says he spends about an hour a week vaulting skyward to practice his maneuvers.

“It’s his happy place,” Suzanne says. “For me, marrying Bill, being introduced to this and it being part of our life — pilots are unique people. They have that instant connection. They have a unique bond.”

“Fly-in, fly-out” communities in the Upstate

Foothills Aerodrome is not the only “fly-in, fly-out” community in the Upstate. There are a few others: Williamsport Airpark near Easley, Chandelle Airpark in Greer, and Oakhill Airpark in Belton.

And, they come in all shapes and sizes, according to information listed on the Federal Aviation Administration registration site.

Williamsport Airpark in Easley, for example, is home to a 2,400-foot-long-by-75-foot-wide grass runway where 14 single-engine planes and one multi-engine plane are based.

Oakhill Airpark is similar, with a 2,400-foot-long-by-100-foot-wide grass runway that 15 aircraft of various types call home.

Meanwhile, Chandelle, in Greer, is home to 18 single-engine airplanes, a helicopter, a glider and three ultralights all with access to a pair of concrete runways – one that is 4,200 feet long and another that is 5,500 feet long. There are also a pair of turf runways – one that is 2,100 feet long and another that is 3,450 feet long.

In all, South Carolina boasts 16 fly-in, fly-out communities that are registered with the FAA, according to information available at www.carolinaairparks.com.

Wondering what the buy-in is for the fly-in, fly-out life? A couple of 1.21-acre lots at Chandelle Airpark that sold in April, 2022, listed for $160,000, each, according to the airpark’s website.

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