Travelers Rest Area Business Association

Written by James Richardson of the TR Tribune

At an event held at the Hartness Pavillion on the Furman University campus, Dr. James E. Barnett, Sr. was announced as the Travelers Rest Area Business Association's “Citizen of the Year” for 2010.

The award, which aims to recognize residents of northern Greenville County who have demonstrated excellent citizenship and contributed to our community, was presented by Bank of Travelers Rest President and CEO Bruce White.

“Certainly, our citizen of the year meets all of the qualifications, and then some,” said White.

Dr. Barnett, a lifelong resident of northern Greenville County, has been practicing medicine in Travelers Rest for forty-eight years. He was one of the few doctors that made house calls and was willing to meet his patients after-hours.

Award sponsored by the Bank of Travelers Rest

Our “Citizen of the Year,” Mr. Clyde Carr, has been described as “A hard working man of astute character who maintains a consistent example in his daily walk and is always willing to help others with a pleasant character and self-less giving way”.

He has been active in the Travelers Rest and surrounding area for as long as most of us can remember as a business owner, through his involvement with his church, as a community leader and as a supporter of local charities. 

He has served on the board of the YMCA for Northern Greenville County and currently serves as a member of the Board of Directors for the North Greenville Food Crisis Ministry.