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CC’s Closet, a thrift store supported and operated by Clark County Community Services (CCCS), was in business last weekend with the school year just around the corner.

On Friday and Saturday, from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., rows of clothes both inside and outside of the store on Taylor Avenue were present for parents, kids, and other individuals of all ages to shop from in the yearly back-to-school sale.

“We have name-brand clothing. Nothing is over $5,”  said Laci Scarboro, the executive director of CCCS. “We’re excited that our community is coming out and supporting us.”

This year’s two-day event was organized by Scarboro and her staff, several of whom arrived as early as 6 a.m. to make sure rows of clothing were racked and ready for display.

To those looking for options, there were many to choose from.

For shoes, Converse All-Star brands were found, as were Vans – which also included t-shirts.

Nike and Reebok brands were present on several articles of clothing, along with denim blue jeans and shorts.

While CCCS frequently donates baby clothes to New Beginnings of Winchester, a pregnancy care center, it also has its own selection.

Plus, among additional items, sports enthusiasts could enjoy an abundance of clothes advertising George Rogers Clark Cardinal athletic gear.

A number of other athletic teams – such as the University of Miami Hurricanes – had memorabilia available.

Such was the fanfare that a line of approximately 150 individuals awaited the store’s opening at 10:00.

“We were super excited that our community came out, and they were ready,” Scarboro added. “I think a lot of people in the community depend on the sale for back-to-school shopping for their family.”

One individual, local resident Jessica Stidham, was present along with her six-year-old daughter.

“They always have good, gently used clothes and shoes for the kids and supplies,” Stidham said. “We love CCCS. It’s a good deal, especially when you have multiple kids and a family.”

While the clothing sale may have been the highlight, it certainly wasn’t all to see.

Additionally, CCCS offered perks such as free haircuts, face painting, snow cones and lunch.

While helping others through events such as the back-to-school sale is advantageous, the relationship is also reciprocal.

Money from the sale goes back to serving the organization through the food pantry and other means.

“Without donations and community shopping, we’re not able to do as much as we can with feeding the community,” Scarboro added. “It’s a full circle moment and this store is for everybody. It’s for all walks of life in Clark County.”