DENMARK, S.C.  — McCreary’s Inlightenment Books Etc. celebrated the grand opening of its store here Aug. 23.

The store, located at 4895 Carolina Highway, is open Wednesday through Saturday from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.

The store stocks books from varied topics covering religion, children/juvenile, health and self help, African and African American studies, novels and spirituality.

Special orders are available.

Store owners are husband and wife Tony and Vickey McCreary.

The couple reside in Barnwell.

In addition to books, the store sells natural soaps, skin and hair products, Tahitian health products, herbal teas and cleansers, ethnic garments and headwear, jewelry, purses, perfume body oils, incense (stick and resin), oil and incense burners, shea butter and greeting cards.

Beyond retail, the store will also serve as a gathering for Nuwabu study groups. Meditation sessions and open microphone for spoken word will be a scheduled happening at the store.

MIBE plans to publish a monthly calendar of events and quarterly newsletter informing the community of upcoming activities.

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