GREENVILLE, SC (FOX Carolina) – One of downtown Greenville’s longstanding businesses is celebrating a major milestone on Thursday.

Deb Ayers Agnew said Ayers Leather Shop, Inc. is celebrating its 70th anniversary.

The Ayers family opened the shop in downtown Greenville,SC on August 20, 1950 and has since served the community for 70 years.

Owner Deb Ayers spoke with 106.3 WORD about the history of the shop.