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32 April 2023 As we hit the snack and candy aisles, top of our list are bags of Beaver Nuggets. ink of the Sugar Pops cereal you may have eaten as a kid, except a little bigger, crunchier and almost U-shaped. Yogurt-covered granola, chocolate-covered nuts and other assorted goodies, all moderately priced, get tossed into the red buggy. Although we see walls and several displays of packaged jerky, we head over to peruse the jerky bar, set up like a deli case with clear compartments that allow you to eyeball the long strips of awesome meat magic. We pick about a pound each of the teriyaki, Korean BBQ, and cherry maple, the chewy deliciousness to be enjoyed over the coming week. Next stop: Texas Round Up. Guys and gals in yellow cowboy hats are focused on cooking and chopping behind clear partitions. Beef brisket, sausage, turkey and pulled pork are for sandwiches, and to-go bundles are dispersed. e Sweets section is also nearby, with sugared nuts, Dippin' Dots ice cream, and several varieties of fudge. We forego the sweet stuff and head straight for the brisket sandwiches ($12.99 for an XXL) and homemade potato chips, which we devour back in the car because we don't see any dining areas inside. Aer our "car picnic," it's back inside to tackle the homey parts of the store — from kitschy chicken figurines to dish towels with cute sayings, soaps, candles and a lot more. ere's something interesting around every corner. Anyone who has spent time in South Carolina knows that two college sports teams dominate here, and the fans are out in full force for the University of South Carolina Gamecocks and Clemson Tigers. As an alum of the former, you can guess which clothing and swag I preferred. (Sorry/ not sorry, Tigers.) We are officially "browsers." We end up whiling away a couple of hours at Buc-ee's and spend just upward of 100 bucks. Most of that is beef jerky and Beaver Nuggets. Now, to answer the $64,000 question: Does Buc-ee's really live up to all the hype in the press, on TV and social media, and, of course, brisk word of mouth? e answer is a resounding "YEEE-HAWWWW!" Find Buc-ee's at 3390 N. Williston Road off Interstate 95 in Florence, South Carolina. e family-friendly attraction is open 24/7. https://buc-ees.com/ ® Festival Park Friday Apr 28 saturday Apr 29 sunday Apr 30 Free Concerts • DELICIOUS FOOD fireworks • street fair • Carnival Rides kidzone • Airborn Aerials • Arts & Crafts Car, Motorcycle & Truck Show TheDogwoodFestival.com Sponsored By

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