Rep. William Timmons (SC-04) will visit a Spinx Convenience store in Greenville as part of the National Association of Convenience Stores’ (NACS) In Store program. The event is scheduled for Friday, January 30, 2026, at the Spinx Market & Eatery on 659 S Main Street at 2:00pm ET.
During his visit, Timmons plans to meet with employees and constituents to learn about convenience store operations and engage directly with community members.
Hayley Thrift, Director of Public Relations at Spinx, said, “Convenience stores are the anchor of communities across the country, and they are also where community conversations take place. More than half of the country visits a convenience store daily, whether to buy fuel, use the ATM, wash their cars or quickly buy snacks, drinks or meals. We’re excited to share with Rep. William Timmons how our stores serve the public in his home state.”
Timmons commented on his commitment to serving local residents: “Convenience stores are where the community comes to fuel up, grab a quick drink or some food, and see a few familiar faces. When I took office, I committed to serving my constituents. I hope to serve them today – from behind the counter.”
Thrift added that these events offer lawmakers insight into both challenges and contributions within the industry: “We believe our elected officials will emerge with an even more intimate understanding not only of convenience stores’ challenges, but also of their many contributions across the economic, social and cultural spectrum. And over time, convenience store owners and the customers and communities they serve should benefit from policies that spur further growth, prosperity and innovation in the sector.”
The NACS In Store program connects retailers in the convenience and fuel industries with legislators by allowing them hands-on experience in local operations. Over ten years, NACS has coordinated more than 100 similar events across 35 states.
Timmons represents South Carolina’s Upstate region in Congress https://timmons.house.gov/about/. He entered Congress in 2019 after serving in the state senate https://timmons.house.gov/about/. He serves on committees focused on financial services and oversight https://timmons.house.gov/about/, chairs a subcommittee on military and foreign affairs https://timmons.house.gov/about/, and is affiliated with the South Carolina Air National Guard as a JAG Officer and Captain https://timmons.house.gov/about/. As a former prosecutor and small business owner https://timmons.house.gov/about/, he advocates for reform and accountability based on his legislative experience https://timmons.house.gov/about/.
