Where To Get Your Fireworks

New Years and July 4 are big days for the fireworks industry, and there are several spots to pick up fire crackers, bottle rockets and things that pack a little more bang for your buck.

Head down Ashley River Road towards Summerville to find the biggest selection at Steve's Cracker Shack at Simply Produce at the intersection of Pierpont Avenue. The family run stand has been in operation for the past 15 years, according to owner Steve Trussell.

"I'm here every day from October to Jan. 1," Trussell said. "We keep Hank Jr. on the radio and keep the customers happy."

Artillery shells remain a big seller year after year, and Trussell has a huge selection of the shells in stock. He also carries plenty of smaller bottle rockets and other fireworks, and even some kid-safe options.

Trussell said he always stresses safety with customers and offers advice on the proper way to set off the colorful explosives.

"We want to keep everyone safe so they have a good holiday," Trussell said.

Just a little ways up Ashley River Road is another sizable stand that is part of Hollywood Fireworks at the intersection with Old Parsonage Road at Church Creek Plaza Shopping Center.

Ashley River Road is home to another stand closer to Downtown at the intersection with Wappoo Road in front of .

Area rsidents can also find a smaller stand at 2043 Savannah Hwy.