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The Dapper Dog in Mauldin, S.C., has become a home away from home for its customers, which includes both humans and their four-legged friends.

MAULDIN, S.C. —

The Dapper Dog in Mauldin, South Carolina, has become a home away from home for its customers, which includes both humans and their four-legged friends.

However, the bar will officially close its doors for good on Dec. 27, as the rising costs of liquor liability insurance policies have put unsustainable strain on the business.

Taylor Driggers has spent the majority of the last two years inside the bark-and-brew bar, working as manager, and forming lifelong connections along the way.

“Over the last two years of me working here, I’ve made so many close friends, you know, people who came to see me when I was on maternity leave, and they know my children," Driggers said. "It's been just such a special place in our heart."

The Dapper Dog's clientele seemed to be more like family than customers, like Greg Marshall, who would consider himself to be a "longtime regular."

“I think it’s very important to have spaces outside of the home and the workplace where we can relax," Marshall said. "We can be social, and not just with other people, but with our dogs, and our dogs want to be social, too."

Combining a multitude of drinks and dogs, the bar brought in crowds who bonded over their pets, but stuck around for the connections they formed.

"We realize we have a lot of other shared interests, and that’s really helped, and just kind of built that sense of community and that’s why we keep coming back," Marshall said.

Pickle Yard, an indoor pickleball and sports park, is open in Mauldin at 15 Jenkins Court in the Maverick Yards development.

Drew Parker and Jim Canavos co-founded the project. The two have collaborated on other destinations, notably The Commons in Greenville’s Unity Park.

Although it is primarily a pickleball facility, Pickle Yard is also an eclectic entertainment destination.

“I am most excited to see this place come to life! People walking in with a smile, ready for fun, and leaving with new friends,” Parker said. “If Pickle Yard becomes that kind of community, built around great food, sport, and healthy living, then we’ve done something right.”

The facility capstones the Maverick Yards redevelopment project in downtown Mauldin, near City Hall and northeast of the busy intersection of Butler Road and Main Street.

The Pickle Yard includes:

The courts and simulators can be rented by the hour.

Padel is a fast-growing racket sport that incorporates principals of tennis, badminton and squash. Similar to tennis and badminton, it has a net, but players can play off glass walls that surround the court.

The food and drinks area, called Dilly’s Oasis, is U-shaped with TVs and about 30 feet of ADA-compliant bar space. Visitors can expect carefully considered bar fare, with options like bowls and salads on the menu. Along with Dilly’s, Daylight Burritos will provide services to the park, with some options provided by Luna Cafe in Simpsonville.

“We want to have as many reasons as possible for folks to come in here,” Canavos said, adding that the goal for the park was to create a space they would enjoy. The inclusion of a grass volleyball court comes from the daughters of Canavos and Parker, who play volleyball.

Imagine a space where working parents can have a quiet area to work and check off that long to-do list while their kids play and get out energy – all in the same building. That’s exactly what is offered in Mauldin at the After School Plus facility. We checked it out and have all the details.

With remote work the standard for many jobs and the high cost of childcare, many parents are trying to figure out ways to keep their kids home while also trying to meet deadlines. Add in the explosion of homeschooling and a co-working space for parents is truly needed.

So that’s exactly what the massive space at After School Plus in Mauldin, called The Rhythm, is now set up for on Fridays. Parents can come and work in a quiet spot while their kids are in the same building under adult supervision.

Carrie Turner runs Acton Academy, a type of homeschool co-op, in the space on the other days of the week. She wanted to offer something on Fridays that she has been asked for over and over again: a co-working spot where parents could work while their kids would be entertained for a few hours. She answered the call and created The Rhythm.

The spot where this co-working space is located is right off 385 and just an ideal area for bringing kids to get out their energy. Greenville Gymnastics is right next door and there’s an enormous gym with plenty of space for games, crafts, or just hanging out on super comfy chairs.

The space also has a big cafeteria where kids can eat lunch, either with their new friends or with their parents, who are right upstairs.

There is no outdoor area for play yet, but it is in the works and plans are being discussed.

The rooms for co-working are honestly adorable. Comfortable chairs and couches line the walls. There are tables and desks if parents need them plus a separate private room for conference calls and Zoom meetings.

And what would a co-working spot be without a coffee machine? There’s a coffee maker, plus water and a fridge if you want to bring your lunch or other snacks.

Who knows, you could meet your next BFF here who is also just trying to manage working and raising her kids.

If there’s anything that parents ask for in the local mom groups over and over again, it’s a co-working space for parents. Carrie delivered it, and if parents really want this, they should show up and use it. The co-working spot is still in its infancy, but the hours could expand and more attractive options could be offered if the demand is there.

The space is huge for kids who want to either run around and play more active games or just hang out and play games or chat with friends. The space is beautiful for parents to work with comfortable chairs, coffee, and tables. I love the option of a private room for calls.

Currently, the hours of The Rhythm in Mauldin are Fridays (except for the week of Christmas and New Years) from 10 am – 2 pm. The cost is $30/four hours or $20/two hours per kid. An hour is $15/kid and $10/per sibling. Parents are welcome to bring their children ages 4-14, and since it is a co-working spot, they are asked to stay on the premises, as there is not a drop-off childcare option. You can sign up at the website.

Coffee, wifi, and printing is all included. There are light snacks and drinks available for purchase.

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Kristina Hernandez is a mom of two girls, freelance writer and photographer. Originally from New Jersey, she is in love with the Upstate and could not imagine raising her kids anywhere else. She enjoys hiking to waterfalls, kayaking, camping, cooking, and exploring all that Greenville has to offer. And she really loves baby goats. Follow her on Instagram at @scadventurer.

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The Pickle Yard, an indoor pickleball and sports park, will soon open in Mauldin in the Maverick Yards development.

Drew Parker and Jim Canavos co-founded the project. The two have collaborated on other destinations, notably The Commons in Greenville’s Unity Park. Canavos said The Pickle Yard, located at 15 Jenkins Court, will be open by Christmas but did not give an exact date.

Although it is primarily a pickleball facility, The Pickle Yard is also an eclectic entertainment destination.

“I am most excited to see this place come to life! People walking in with a smile, ready for fun, and leaving with new friends,” Parker said. “If Pickle Yard becomes that kind of community, built around great food, sport, and healthy living, then we’ve done something right.”

The facility capstones the Maverick Yards redevelopment project in downtown Mauldin, near City Hall and northeast of the busy Butler Road/Main Street intersection.

The Pickle Yard includes:

The courts and simulators can be rented by the hour.

Padel is a fast-growing racket sport that incorporates principals of tennis, badminton and squash. Similar to tennis and badminton, it has a net, but players can play off glass walls that surround the court.

Dilly’s Oasis is U-shaped, with TVs and about 30 feet of ADA-compliant bar space. Visitors can expect carefully considered bar fare, with options like bowls and salads on the menu. Along with Dilly’s, Daylight Burritos will provide services to the park, with some options provided by Luna Cafe in Simpsonville.

“We want to have as many reasons as possible for folks to come in here,” Canavos said, adding that their goal for the park was to create a space they would enjoy. The inclusion of a grass volleyball court comes from their daughters, who play volleyball.