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Membership Spotlight: Dirty South Soda Co.

A little sweet, a little Southern, and definitely not your ordinary soda.

Dirty South Soda Co., owned by Lauren Graciolett, is a mobile soda bar serving creative drinks and sweet treats throughout Conway and the surrounding area. Their goal is simple: offer fun, flavorful refreshments in a clean, efficient, and family-friendly way.

So, What Exactly Is a Dirty Soda?

A dirty soda takes a traditional soft drink and gives it a makeover with flavored syrups, creams, and other add-ins. The result is a customized drink with combinations that go far beyond what you’ll find in a regular fountain soda.

Dirty South Soda Co.’s menu includes combinations built around Coke, Dr Pepper, Sprite, and other bases. Some of their signature drinks have names that fit the Southern theme, like Front Porch Classic — Coke with cherry, vanilla, and sweet cream — Southern Charm, made with Dr Pepper, vanilla, cherry, and cream, and Southern Splash, featuring Sprite, watermelon, and strawberry.

And that’s only the beginning.

Something for Just About Everyone

Dirty South Soda Co. offers several drink and treat options, including:

  • Dirty Sodas with different flavor and cream combinations
  • Refresher Drinks for a lighter, fruit-forward option
  • Energy Drinks with creative flavor combinations
  • Boba Drinks
  • Kids’ Drinks, including water-based flavored options
  • Pre-Wrapped Ice Cream Treats
  • Dirty Popcorn loaded with sweet toppings and flavor combinations

Their current menu even includes kid-friendly creations like the Little Mermaid Sipper, Little Unicorn Sipper, Wacky Watermelon, and Shark Attack.

A Mobile Soda Bar

One of the best parts about Dirty South Soda Co. is that they come to you.

Their mobile setup is available for festivals, community events, school functions, private parties, and other gatherings, giving event organizers something a little different from the traditional food or beverage truck.

Dirty South Soda Co. also posts its mobile unit locations so customers can find out where they’ll be serving next.

Whether you like something fruity, creamy, fizzy, sweet, or completely different, there’s plenty of room to find—or create—a favorite.

The Aynor Area Chamber of Commerce is excited to spotlight Dirty South Soda Co. and welcome another local mobile business bringing something fun to events throughout our area.

Contact Dirty South Soda Co.

Lauren Graciolett
📞 516-710-8123

Visit Dirty South Soda Co.

Keep an eye out for their mobile soda bar at an upcoming event, and when you find them, the hardest part may be deciding what to order. 🥤✨

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aynorareachamberofcommerce August 25, 2026 0
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Thank you To Our Swag Bag Donors!

A BIG thank you to our Chamber members who donated goodies to help us fill our swag bags! We love being able to share a little something from our local businesses while spreading the word about the great companies that make up the Aynor Area Chamber of Commerce.

Thank you to:

⭐ Anderson Brothers Bank
⭐ Coastal Land & Home Realty
⭐ Conway National Bank
⭐ Farm Bureau Insurance
⭐ Hardee’s Insurance Group
⭐ Hometown Tax Service
⭐ HTC
⭐ Johnson Funeral Home
⭐ SB Mulch
⭐ Waccamaw Floor Covering
⭐ We Care Home Care

We appreciate every donation—and even more, we appreciate these businesses continuing to show up and support the Chamber and our community. 💙💛

Chamber members supporting the Chamber. Local businesses supporting local businesses. That’s what it’s all about!

 

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Sponsor a Trunk at the Aynor Trunk-or-Treat!

Calling All Businesses: Be Part of Aynor’s Trunk-or-Treat!

Halloween is just around the corner, and the Aynor Area Chamber of Commerce is excited to host our annual Trunk-or-Treat Festival at Aynor Town Park on Thursday, October 31st. This family-friendly event is one of the community’s favorite nights of the year — and we want local businesses to be at the heart of it!

👻 Why Participate?

Trunk-or-Treat isn’t just about candy — it’s about connection. By sponsoring a trunk, your business will:

    • 🚗 Decorate your trunk or vehicle in a fun Halloween theme

    • 🍬 Hand out candy and goodies to hundreds of local children and families

    • 📣 Promote your business with your logo and signage in a highly visible way

    • 🤝 Show community spirit while creating lasting memories for local families

This event gives businesses the opportunity to reach the community face-to-face in a festive, positive environment. Families will remember the businesses that help make Halloween special!

👉 Take action now!

Decorate your trunk, showcase your brand, and help us make this Halloween one to remember.

🎭 Event Details

📍 Where: Aynor Town Park
📅 When: October 31st
🕒 Time: 6pm-8pm

 

📞 Sign Up Today

Ready to reserve your trunk space? Don’t wait — spaces will go fast once we open registration to the public!

🎃 Join us in making this Halloween unforgettable for Aynor’s families.

YES!! Sign me up!

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aynorareachamberofcommerce August 21, 2026 0
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Celebrating 10 Years: Small Town Coatings

From Metal Art to a Thriving Family Business — 10 Years of Small Town Coatings

Some businesses begin with a detailed business plan. Others grow from learning a skill, seeing a need, and being willing to take a chance.

For Tracy and Crystal Suggs, the story of Small Town Coatings started long before there was a Small Town Coatings.

Years ago, Tracy and Crystal were creating metal art, using a plasma  cutter to turn designs into custom pieces. As their skills grew, so did their creativity. They wanted to add color and durable finishes to their work, which led them to begin learning the process of powder coating.

Then something started happening. People weren’t just interested in the metal art—they began asking if Tracy and Crystal could powder coat other things for them.

One request led to another. What started as a new skill became a new opportunity, and in 2016, Small Town Coatings was born.

From a Small Shop to Something Much Bigger

Over the next 10 years, Small Town Coatings grew well beyond those early projects.

Today, the Galivants Ferry business is equipped for high-volume industrial powder coating, with the equipment and processes to handle hundreds to thousands of parts while maintaining consistent finishes and turnaround times.

Their capabilities have grown to include an oven that allows the team to accommodate pieces up to 30 feet long.

But even with that growth, they haven’t forgotten the smaller jobs or the people who helped build their business.

Small Town Coatings can handle large-scale industrial production, but they’re still the hometown shop where someone can bring in Grandma’s old wrought-iron patio furniture and have it restored with a fresh, durable finish.

From a piece that holds generations of family memories to a major industrial order, both have a place in their shop.

And Then Came the Next Generation

Perhaps one of the most meaningful parts of the Small Town Coatings story is that it has truly become a family business.

Tracy and Crystal’s son, Colby Suggs, grew up watching his parents build the company. After graduating from high school in 2022, Colby joined the Small Town Coatings team.

His parents took him under their wing and began teaching him the business—from the work that happens on the shop floor to the knowledge and attention to detail that had taken them years to develop.

Little by little, Colby learned the trade and took on more responsibility.

Today, just four years after graduating high school, Colby runs the shop.

For Traci and Crystal, watching the business they started become something their son can now help lead adds another chapter to an already special 10-year story.

They didn’t simply build a successful business. They built something they could teach, share, and pass along to the next generation.

Still Growing Right Here at Home

Small Town Coatings has expanded its services over the years to include powder coating, sandblasting, mobile sandblasting, mobile thermo coating, and pick-up and delivery services.

They’ve invested in equipment and technology that allows them to accurately measure coating thickness and color, helping provide the consistency their commercial and industrial customers depend on.

Their customers may have gotten bigger. Their equipment certainly has. Their capabilities have expanded.

But their roots haven’t moved.

They’re still a family business growing right here in Galivants Ferry.

10 Years — and a New Generation

The Aynor Area Chamber of Commerce is proud to recognize Small Town Coatings on 10 years in business and congratulate Tracy, Crystal, Colby, and the entire Small Town Coatings team on this milestone.

Their story is one of those great small-town business stories: start with what you know, learn what you don’t, work hard, grow when the opportunity comes—and teach the next generation everything you learned along the way.

From creating metal art, to learning how to powder coat, to building an industrial operation capable of handling 30-foot projects, Small Town Coatings has come a long way in 10 years.

And now, with Colby helping carry the business forward, the next chapter is already being written.

Congratulations to the Suggs family and Small Town Coatings on 10 years in business! 🎉

📍 2330 Bud Graham Rd.
Galivants Ferry, SC 29544

📞 843-358-7844
www.smalltowncoatings.com/

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Member Spotlight

Membership Spotlight: China King

Aynor has another option when the craving for Chinese food hits! China King, located at 2604 Hwy 501, Unit D, is serving up a variety of Chinese favorites for lunch and dinner six days a week.

Owned by Amy, China King opened its Aynor location in 2026, with the Aynor Area Chamber of Commerce celebrating the new business with an official ribbon cutting in January.

Chinese Favorites Right Here in Aynor

China King focuses on serving fresh, flavorful Chinese dishes using ingredients such as vegetables, meats, and seafood.

The menu includes familiar favorites like sweet-and-sour chicken, chicken and broccoli, Lo Mein, fried rice, egg rolls, and spring rolls, along with a variety of other traditional Chinese dishes, combination meals, appetizers, and sides.

Whether you’re in the mood for noodles, rice, chicken, beef, seafood, or a little bit of everything, China King offers plenty of choices for a quick lunch, takeout dinner, or meal for the whole family.

Lunch or Dinner, Six Days a Week

With hours from 11:00 AM to 10:00 PM Tuesday through Sunday, China King is open for everything from a midday meal to a later dinner.

Adding new restaurants and dining choices is good for both residents and the local business community, and we’re glad to have China King as a member of the Aynor Area Chamber of Commerce.

Visit China King

📍 2604 Hwy 501, Unit D
Aynor, SC 29511

📞 843-358-0130

🕒 Hours:
Monday: Closed
Tuesday–Sunday: 11:00 AM–10:00 PM

If you haven’t tried China King yet, stop by and check out the menu. You might just find a new favorite close to home.

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aynorareachamberofcommerce August 18, 2026 0
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Membership Spotlight: Mister Softee of Horry County

There are few sounds that bring back childhood memories quite like an ice cream truck coming down the street. Mister Softee of Horry County is keeping that tradition alive while bringing its iconic soft serve to neighborhoods, festivals, fundraisers, and special events across the Grand Strand.

Family-owned and operated, Mister Softee of Horry County has been serving the area for more than seven years, combining a nationally recognized ice cream tradition with friendly, local service.

The Ice Cream Parlor Comes to You

Mister Softee is more than a neighborhood ice cream truck. Their mobile ice cream parlors bring the treats directly to customers throughout Horry County, serving classic favorites including:

        • Soft-serve cones
        • Sprinkles and dips
        • Sundaes
        • Shakes
        • Gourmet ice cream cakes
        • Other frozen treats

Whether you spot the truck in your neighborhood or find them at a community event, they’re serving up the classic Mister Softee experience right here in Horry County.

Making Events a Little Sweeter

Looking for something different for your next event? Mister Softee of Horry County is also available for private bookings.

Their trucks can be booked for birthday parties, company picnics, weddings, school fundraisers, corporate events, festivals, community gatherings, and more. Instead of bringing guests to the ice cream parlor, they bring the ice cream parlor to you.

Part of the Community

Over the years, Mister Softee of Horry County has become a familiar sight at events throughout the area, including local festivals, fundraisers, and the Horry County Race Series.

Their trucks travel throughout Horry County, from the beaches of Myrtle Beach to Conway and the surrounding communities — and you may just catch that familiar Mister Softee truck right here in the Aynor area. 🍦🚚

The Aynor Area Chamber of Commerce is happy to spotlight Mister Softee of Horry County and welcome another family-owned business that brings a little fun — and something sweet — wherever they go.

Contact Mister Softee of Horry County

Want Mister Softee at your next event? Give them a call to learn more about booking the truck and bringing the classic ice cream experience directly to your guests.

Cool treats. Great memories. One cone at a time. 🍦

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aynorareachamberofcommerce August 17, 2026 0
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Member Spotlight

Membership Spotlight: Pee Dee Wildlife Rescue

When orphaned or injured wildlife need help, Pee Dee Wildlife Rescue works to provide the care needed to give those animals a chance to recover and return to the wild.

Based in Aynor, Pee Dee Wildlife Rescue is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization focused on the rescue, rehabilitation, and release of injured and orphaned wildlife throughout South Carolina.

Rescue, Rehabilitation & Release

The organization’s mission is centered on three important steps: rescue, rehabilitation, and release.

Pee Dee Wildlife Rescue provides critical care for animals that have been injured, displaced, or orphaned, with the goal of helping them recover and, when possible, return to their natural habitat.

Their work also includes educating the community about wildlife care, conservation, and the importance of protecting native species.

Supporting Wildlife Conservation

Wildlife rehabilitation requires time, supplies, food, medical care, and other resources. As a nonprofit organization, Pee Dee Wildlife Rescue relies on donations and community support to help fund those needs.

Every contribution helps support their ongoing efforts to care for wildlife and continue rehabilitation work across the region.

Education Matters, Too

In addition to hands-on rescue work, Pee Dee Wildlife Rescue is committed to helping the public better understand local wildlife and how to respond when an animal may need assistance.

Education and conservation go hand in hand with rehabilitation, helping create greater awareness of the wildlife that shares our communities.

The Aynor Area Chamber of Commerce is proud to spotlight Pee Dee Wildlife Rescue and recognize the work they are doing to care for injured and orphaned animals while promoting wildlife conservation.

Contact Information

📬 PO Box 263
Aynor, SC 29511

📞 843-907-3210

📧 peedeewildliferescue@gmail.com

🌐 peedeewildliferescue.com

To learn more about their work, make a donation, or support their mission, visit Pee Dee Wildlife Rescue online.

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aynorareachamberofcommerce August 12, 2026 0
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Member Spotlight

Membership Spotlight: Lemons and Dough

Fresh-squeezed lemonade, sweet tea, and hot mini donuts — Lemons & Dough has a pretty good recipe for making any event a little sweeter.

Lemons & Dough is a family-owned food trailer serving the Grand Strand at festivals, schools, community gatherings, and private events. Their menu centers around freshly made treats and plenty of choices, with more than 20 flavor options available for their fresh-squeezed lemonade and freshly brewed sweet tea.

Hot, Fresh & Made to Order

The other half of Lemons & Dough is, of course, the dough.

Their mini donut desserts are served hot and made to order, then finished with homemade drizzles and creative topping combinations. By using real ingredients and preparing each order fresh, Lemons & Dough turns a simple mini donut into a fun dessert experience.

Pair those warm donuts with an ice-cold flavored lemonade or sweet tea, and you’ve got a combination that’s hard to pass up.

Bringing the Fun to Local Events

Lemons & Dough isn’t tied to one storefront. Their food trailer travels throughout the Grand Strand, bringing its menu and high-energy atmosphere to festivals, schools, private events, and community celebrations.

They’re also committed to supporting the communities they serve whenever possible — something that makes welcoming them as an Aynor Area Chamber of Commerce member even sweeter.

Catch Them in Aynor

You can catch Lemons & Dough at events right here in Aynor as well as throughout the Grand Strand. Because their location changes, the best way to find out where they’ll be next is to follow their Facebook page and check their latest schedule.

📞 843-446-2194

🌐 Facebook: facebook.com/lemonsanddough

The Aynor Area Chamber of Commerce is excited to spotlight Lemons & Dough and introduce our community to another local, family-owned business serving up something a little different.

Fresh squeezed. Fresh brewed. Hot and made to order. Keep an eye on their schedule and catch Lemons & Dough the next time they roll into Aynor!

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Member Spotlight

Membership Spotlight: On The Que BBQ

When it comes to authentic barbecue, On The Que BBQ believes in doing it the right way—low and slow.

Based in Conway, On The Que BBQ is a locally owned food truck and catering business serving up fresh barbecue made daily. Whether you’re grabbing lunch from the food truck or planning a special event, their goal is simple: Good BBQ Done Right!

Fresh Barbecue, Made Daily

On The Que BBQ specializes in classic barbecue favorites, including:

    • Smoked Brisket

    • Pulled Pork

    • Chicken Leg Quarters

Every item is prepared using traditional low-and-slow cooking methods to deliver the flavor and tenderness barbecue lovers expect.

More Than a Food Truck

While many customers know On The Que BBQ from seeing their food truck at local events and festivals, the business also offers catering services for a variety of occasions.

Whether it’s a corporate lunch, family reunion, wedding, birthday celebration, or community event, On The Que BBQ brings freshly prepared barbecue directly to your gathering.

Serving the Community

From community festivals to private events, On The Que BBQ is proud to serve customers throughout the area with quality food and friendly service. Their commitment to fresh ingredients and traditional barbecue techniques has made them a favorite stop for barbecue fans wherever the truck rolls.

The Aynor Area Chamber of Commerce is proud to spotlight On The Que BBQ and celebrate another local business bringing great food and southern hospitality to our community.

Contact Information

📍 3620 Hwy 472
Conway, SC 29526

📞 843-333-5075

Whether you’re stopping by the food truck or planning your next catered event, On The Que BBQ is ready to serve up barbecue that’s smoked low, served fresh, and done right.

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aynorareachamberofcommerce July 19, 2026 0
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Member Spotlight

Membership Spotlight: Waterside Social

In today’s digital world, a strong social media presence can help businesses connect with customers, build trust, and grow their brand. That’s where Waterside Social comes in.

Owned by Claire Jackson, Waterside Social helps businesses create meaningful social impact and build thriving online communities through strategic, creative, and consistent social media marketing.

Helping Businesses Tell Their Story

Waterside Social offers a range of services designed to help businesses strengthen their online presence, including:

    • Social Media Account Management

    • Content Creation

    • Styled Content Shoots

    • Social Media Strategy and Planning

Whether a business needs full-service social media management or additional support with content creation, Waterside Social works alongside clients to develop a marketing approach that fits their goals.

Content That Connects

One of Waterside Social’s signature services is their Content Shoots. Their team comes directly to a business to capture professional photos and videos of products, services, and day-to-day operations in action.

Following the shoot, clients receive a large library of digital content they can use across their own social media channels and marketing efforts, making it easier to stay active and consistent online.

Building Meaningful Online Communities

Social media is about more than simply posting photos. Waterside Social believes successful marketing starts with authentic storytelling, thoughtful planning, and creating content that encourages engagement.

By helping businesses connect with their audience in meaningful ways, Waterside Social works to build lasting relationships between brands and the communities they serve.

The Aynor Area Chamber of Commerce is proud to spotlight Waterside Social and recognize the important role they play in helping local businesses grow through creative digital marketing.

Contact Information

📞 843-536-3337

🌐 WatersideSocial.com

Whether you’re launching a new business or looking to strengthen your online presence, Waterside Social is ready to help you connect, inspire, and grow your audience.

Claire Jackson

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