The Corner Store brings unique items to Clover
CLOVER, SC - A new addition to the local business scene is set to arrive this spring with the opening of the Corner Market. Located at 518 Main Street, just across from the old mill, the market officially opened its doors on April 4 at 12 p.m. Now the store is open Tuesday through Saturday, from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m.
The Corner Market will feature a diverse array of vendors, offering something for everyone. Shoppers can expect a unique mix of merchandise, including Disney Loungefly items, western-style clothing, hand burned boots and hats, and simple horse tack. The market will have things such as raw amethyst jewelry, resin art, anime, and Hello Kitty products.
One vendor will also operate an all organic laundry detergent refill station. The Corner Market will be operated by Heather Thomas. She hopes the Corner Market, in addition to bring local goods downtown, will have a positive impact on the community by providing a welcoming space for kids and teens in the Clover area. Her vision is to create an inviting environment where individuals of all ages enjoy themselves.
Reflecting on her journey as a small business owner, Thomas shared words of encouragement for others who may be hesitant to take a leap of faith. “I always tell people to go for it. Because if you never try, you'll never know if it's going to work out,” she said. “If you believe in yourself and you believe that you can do it you can do it”.
She had a lot of self-doubt and people thinking that it wouldn't work because it's on the South end of Main Street. But that obstacle did not stop her and she opened in that space anyway. Although the journey from dream to reality has been very hard and challenging, it's just made her find that with initiative, hope, and a venue for a new type of store in the area, there is plenty of room for growth in downtown Clover.
