The Power Is in Your Hands

Meet some of the world’s best plug-in technology at your Kia showroom. Put 201 horsepower in your hands, thanks to the Niro EV’s proven 356-volt motor and a single-speed transmission. It’s rumored to deliver 239 miles of family-friendly electric range with the help of this groundbreaking vehicle’s 64 kWh liquid-cooled, lithium-ion polymer battery.

Kia’s advanced powertrain routes all this power directly to the front wheels, resulting in impressive brisk acceleration. It also produces plenty of juice in the midrange to manage any commute. Go ahead and pick your favorite drive mode. There’s Normal, Sport, Eco, and Eco+, and earn as much as 123 MPGe in the city and 102 MPGe on the highway. Read the rest of this entry »

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Sleek Styling

The 2020 Telluride is like a work of art from every angle. It flawlessly combines luxury and sport, for a look that is to be admired. Its commanding front grille, contoured headlights, soft curves, and crisp lines all come together to create a head-turning SUV that will have the neighbors’ chins on the ground as you drive past.

Available exterior features that only add to the overall appearance of the Telluride are 20-inch alloy wheels, satin chrome exterior accents, and LED headlights and fog lights. Any way you shake it, the 2020 Telluride is quite possibly the most appealing SUV you can buy. And the innovation doesn’t stop because Kia has packed the Telluride with an abundance of savvy tech features.  Read the rest of this entry »

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Riverbanks Zoo and Garden

At Riverbanks Zoo and Garden, you can experience the flora and fauna of the world. For instance, at the Australian animal exhibit, you and your family can visit with koalas, kangaroos, and lories. The Asian exhibit is home to a variety of vulnerable or endangered species, including Komodo dragons, tigers, and babirusas. At the African safari exhibit, you and your loved ones can catch sight of zebras, giraffes, and ostriches.

The beautiful gardens here are equally enticing. The Old Rose Garden is a fan favorite, famous for having one of the largest collections of noisettes, long-blooming roses with a sweet fragrance. You can also cool off in the Shade Garden, where shade-loving plants and perennials are flourishing. You’ll love the Riverbanks Garden, which is home to more than 100 kinds of lilies. Read the rest of this entry »

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Modern Creature Comforts

With standard seating for seven, the Sedona treats your family to the ultimate road trip. Instead of captain’s chairs, you can switch to a second-row bench seat and create accommodations for eight passengers. Either way, all three rows are rich in comfort and passenger space. Better yet, the Sedona’s modern cabin design makes it easy to access all three rows.

Cabin space is also highly versatile. The standard Slide-N-Stow seats make it easy to haul larger items – just slide the second-row captain’s chairs forward or fold the third-row seats flat into the floor.

There are three Sedona trim levels on offer – L, LX, and EX – and each contains more modern comfort features than the last. The L not only gives you the best bargain with the lowest MSRP, but it also puts you at ease with dual-zone climate control and stain-resistant cloth upholstery. The LX adds rear privacy glass and a second-row bench seat. With the EX, you get heated front seats, leather upholstery, and second- and third-row sunshades. The top-trim SX gives you a luxury minivan, with ventilated front seats, heated second-row seats, and a sound-reducing windshield.  Read the rest of this entry »

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Edisto River Creamery

When you want some barbecue, burgers, fries, or a chicken salad to go with your soft-serve strawberry ice cream cone, stop by this local favorite. You could also go all-in with a banana boat, choosing up to three different scoops of homemade ice cream to accompany a split banana and your favorite toppings. Edisto is also known for its homemade shakes, of which it serves a wide variety of flavors. 

Adrian’s Ice Cream Shop

After dinner, grab your kids and head to this old-school ice cream parlor for a wide range of ice cream flavors and toppings. If you like your ice cream in a cone, Adrian’s is an especially great choice. They’ve got both traditional cones and larger bowl cones to add to your dessert experience.  Read the rest of this entry »

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When you’re looking for a new SUV for your family, there are a ton of factors to consider. From size, safety, and performance, the all-new 2020 Telluride delivers. It’s Kia’s largest vehicle, and it offers plenty of high-tech capabilities and a slew of performance-oriented features. Here are four top reasons why this Kia SUV is the perfect pick.

Handsome, Spacious Cabin

This three-row vehicle boasts an elegant cabin and seating for up to eight on synthetic leather upholstery. That’s plenty of room for all the kids and grandma too. Standard equipment such as power-sliding-and-folding second-row seats makes it easy to get inside and get comfortable.

For families traveling with little ones, the Telluride offers two complete sets of car-seat connectors in the second-row outboard seats, plus one set in the third-row. Opt for more niceties such as premium leather upholstery, heated and ventilated first- and second-row seats, and a heated steering wheel.

The Telluride offers a large cargo hold too, to transport all your family’s groceries, the kid’s sporting gear, and luggage for that annual summer road trip. Fold-down both rows of rear seats and get a class-leading total of 87 cubic feet. Read the rest of this entry »

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Local festivals offer residents a variety of ways to celebrate. They’re a hotbed of varied entertainment from celebrating arts and crafts to many flavors of food. Some are downright quirky, while others feature a local flair that you won’t find anywhere else. Here’s a quick list of the top, fun festivals near Orangeburg, South Carolina. 

Orangeburg Festival Of Roses

The Orangeburg Festival of Roses is a town-wide celebration that’s been running since 1971. Marking the beginning of the rose blooming season, the activities take place in Edisto Memorial Gardens near the banks of the Edisto River at 200 Riverside Drive SW. See thousands of roses in bloom and gaze at the longest blackwater river in the world at this one-of-a-kind local event.

There’s no cost to get into the garden, and parking is also free. The exact date of the event is to be determined, so start checking the website for times as May approaches. There’s plenty of food to eat, three stages of music and live performances, sports tournaments, games for the kids, and a road race. Read the rest of this entry »

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Are you shopping dealership lots for a classy, large sedan? Put the Kia K900 on the top of your must-drive-list. With cushy seats and a long list of indulgent standard features, it’s time you experienced the luxury and grace of the 2020 K900. Here’s everything you want to know. 

Turbocharged Engine

Designed to deliver confidence behind the wheel, the 2020 K900 sedan boasts a powerful 3.3-liter, twin-turbocharged V-6 under the hood. It’s good for 365 horsepower and 376-pound-feet of torque with the eight-speed automatic transmission. Thanks to its all-wheel-drive powertrain with dynamic torque vectoring control, you get poised, precision handling, plus the added enjoyment of selectable drive modes for highway cruising, more sporty performance, and a deluxe ride. Read the rest of this entry »

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Are you and your betrothed getting hitched? Planning a wedding is an exciting, and sometimes stressful, undertaking. The locale you choose to host this big event is just as important as the bridal gown. Use this handy guide to narrow down your choices. Here are five beautiful wedding venues near Orangeburg, South Carolina. 

1. The Broughton Event Venue

Celebrate your nuptials at The Broughton at 1039 Broughton St. This unique venue features three spacious rooms with distress brick walls and tile flooring that offer plenty of room to tie-the-knot, wine and dine, and dance the night away. There’s a bar area, a stage for your band or DJ, and plenty of tables for up to 100 of your best friends and family members. The welcoming staff dedicates their efforts to ensure your ceremony is truly memorable. There’s ample, convenient parking as well, thanks to two adjacent city lots. Read the rest of this entry »

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Orangeburg, South Carolina, dates back to the early 1700s. While many Orangeburg locals have heard stories of the founding history of the city, you can always learn a new thing or two by exploring one of these top historical locations in the city.

H. W. Briggman House

The city of Orangeburg is filled with houses from many different decades. The F. H. W. Briggman House is from the 1800s, when it was the primary residence of F. H. W. Briggman, a native German merchant. Today, the house reminds locals of the important history of German immigration to the area during this time. This house is at 156 Amelia St and is one of the last of the antebellum buildings. You can still view the original, stuccoed brick chimneys and two-tiered porch. While you cannot enter the property, it is worth walking by and checking it out. Read the rest of this entry »

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