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A new business recently opened its doors in downtown Swansea, and it’s locally owned and operated.
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At 270 West Third Street, Big Dog Barbershop opened on June 6. The shop is billed as an “old school” experience with a traditional, classic feel in a news release from Joel Gordon, a local restaurant owner and representative of the Greater Swansea Business Association.
Big Dog Barbershop is owned and operated by Zach Sharpe, a Swansea native who has served as a school resource officer with the town’s police department and a patrol officer in Calhoun County, according to the release. Sharpe is also a musician, releasing music under the name Sabin Sharpe.
The business will be holding a grand opening and ribbon cutting ceremonies in collaboration with Swansea’s local government on June 27.
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“This is a fantastic step forward in redeveloping Swansea,” wrote Mayor Doris Simmons, in a news release. “We encourage our residents to visit and patronize our local businesses and want to entice more small businesses to consider Swansea as a place to grow and be successful.”
Big Dog Barbershop’s grand opening and ribbon-cutting ceremony will be held outside the shop at 10 a.m.
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