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THE BEACON
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THE BEACON

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Sep 12, 2025, 6:49 PM
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"In the day" in this area the most famous place to eat was "The Beacon".
It was opened in 1946 and was the largest seller in the world of Lipton Tea.
Bags of onions were brought daily and just stacked out side.



John White was a great American.
He used the Beacon to support all local things.
He was a solid Christian, few are a guy like him.

The guy taking orders was mostly blind and would quickly tell you to get out of line if not ready. It was intimidating.
He would yell out your order. The kitchen was busy, no one seemed to notice him yelling.. No matter. As you went down the line with your tray, your order would appear as by magic.

I was there often traveling to foot races in the area with my LERA (Law Enforcement Running Associan) friends. Mr White would come out and welcome us - give us a cake or something.
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the tug abides


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Sep 12, 2025, 6:53 PM
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it's a total waste today


Sep 12, 2025, 8:19 PM
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nobody goes there anymore

the whole thing completely changed

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Sep 13, 2025, 8:38 PM
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It’s nowhere near as good. The fries and onion rings often stale, and the burgers are dry and flavorless. The only thing that’s the same to me is the sweet tea!

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That was "JC" yelling at you....

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Sep 12, 2025, 6:59 PM
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....can't remember last name. Great memories. Still go there from time to time.

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Re: That was "JC" yelling at you....

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Sep 12, 2025, 7:10 PM
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Strobel was his last name. He was a legend in that area.

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Sep 13, 2025, 8:24 PM
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i have the jc stroble bobblehead lol

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Re: THE BEACON

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Sep 12, 2025, 7:05 PM
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"The Dixie" in Greenwood another iconic upstate drive in.

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Sep 13, 2025, 8:47 PM
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I am from Greenwood and the Dixie is absolute trash. Sure it may have been good at one point before my time but people only go there for nostalgia. The food is absolutely dog garbage.

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Probably great back "in the day", but the food in that pic looks pretty bad...


Sep 12, 2025, 8:36 PM
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Aramarkesque.

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Re: THE BEACON

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Sep 12, 2025, 8:38 PM
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Amusing how so many on Tnet post negative as to anything

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Sep 13, 2025, 8:36 PM
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It was good for a colon cleansing….chili cheese a-plenty

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Sep 13, 2025, 8:42 PM
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Onion rings look great Tug !

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