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Find out what sets us apart from other CBD retailers.

What Sets Upstate Hemp Apart

As your “local, knowledgeable, and reputable” CBD retailer, we are committed to educating our customers about each of our products, including their ingredients and how it interacts with our bodies. Our goal is for customers to leave our store feeling comfortable about their purchase, fully understanding how it will benefit them.

Meet Stephen Rowland

When owner Stephen Rowland started working at Upstate Hemp, then owned by Stan and Cara Shuttelworth, he had no idea how much it would change his life. 

He started working at the store while studying for medical school. His background in biology and science made him a quick learner as he educated himself about the store’s products and the effects of CBD and hemp products on the body.

His passion for the products began after using a CBD sleep aid to help with his erratic sleep schedule from studying for the MCAT. The first night after trying it, he woke up refreshed from his first good night’s sleep in a long time. Since then, Stephen has made it his mission to share the benefits of natural remedies with the Easley community. His passion for the store and its products made it a natural decision for Stan and Cara to pass ownership of the store to Stephen when they decided to sell in 2020.

We Love Our Community

We are so thankful to offer our community natural solutions for common troubles, such as anxiety, stress, chronic pain, arthritis, and sleep disorders.

Our favorite part of the job is hearing that a product we recommended has made a difference in a customer’s life. We love meeting new people and getting to know more members of our community. Thank you to everyone who has supported our business.

We are grateful to be part of one of the fastest growing towns in South Carolina and to be located right on the edge of our booming downtown. Come visit us soon!