Located in Little Mountain, South Carolina sits a small woodshed where Richard Kinard can be found. To many this area is known as Kinard Hill and for nearly eight decades a majority of the Kinard family has called it their home.

Richard has been working in the wood industry for the better part of six decades. His career began as a child working in his father’s sawmill. By the time he graduated from high school he bought himself a truck, and began hauling a pulpwood around the state of South Carolina in order to make a living.

Since retirement, Richard spends most of his time at the woodshed, splitting wood awaiting the winter months.

Kinard Firewood sits on the top of what is known to locals as Kinard Hill located off of 76 in Little Mountain, SC.

Richard splits wood day to day gearing up to sell it during the winter months.

Richard splits wood day to day gearing up to sell it during the winter months.

Splitting wood part 1

Splitting wood part 2.

Splitting wood part 3.

The result.

Richard explains the difference between the types of wood stored at his woodshed.

Rain or shine, Richard ‘Richman’ Kinard can be found at his woodshed.

Richard’s wife Ruth spending time with her husband at the woodshed.

Ruth and Richard discuss their day with one another. The couple are approaching their 60th wedding anniversary.

Richard stands by a new load of timber delivered by his son Danny.