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South Carolina New Play Festival, Restaurant Week, and Makers Collective's Indie Craft Parade are some returning events coming up in August. Here are some more activities taking place throughout the Upstate.
There's no shortage of August 2024 events. From the return of Restaurant Week to the SC State Fair there's something for everyone.
We are excited to share TOWN Magazine's Makers Issue, filled with the stories of people compelled to create.
Here is what you will find in our August issue:
- A troupe of performers creating laughs out of on-the-spot suggestions at .
- ReCraft Creative Reuse Center, an inspiring and accessible place for kids and adults to craft.
- A closer look at the three women behind Makers Collective's Indie Craft Parade, an event celebrating 15 years.
- & SO much more you don’t want to miss.
https://towncarolina.com/
During the darkest, most desperate days of the American Revolution in South Carolina, it was 38-year-old Gen. Nathanael Greene from Rhode Island who turned what appeared to be a lost cause into a miraculous victory.
Devinci House, a curator-led pop-up art gallery, held its Volume 2 exhibit opening reception at the Grand Bohemian Gallery Greenville.
Devinci House, a curator-led pop-up art gallery, held its Volume 2 exhibit opening reception at the Grand Bohemian Art Gallery.
An array of artists in the River Arts District, the historic 8,000-acre Biltmore, and more breweries per capita than any other city in the US are just some of the activities that make the 63-mile drive to Asheville a fun excursion.
Think of Asheville, North Carolina, as Greenville’s bohemian mountain neighbor. Our guide can help make this drive worthwhile.
Here is a recap of the Greenville County Planning Commission meeting on July 24.
Rosemary Grove is a proposed cluster subdivision located near Garlington and Roper Mountain roads. The subdivision’s total area would include 13.61 acres with 24 total lots yielding a density of roughly 1.76 dwellings per acre.
The Radio Room reopens | Neat Bourbon Bar expands to | Rock the Country takes over this weekend
Plus:
- Naturaland Trust to preserve another 365 acres
- The Salvation Army of Greenville County, SC gets $500K from SC for Greenville shelter revitalization
- Two Greenville County men make American Ninja Warrior Nation semifinals
- ‘Baby’ Bi-Lo redevelopment requests rezoning: Greenville Planning Commission preview
- United Way of Greenville County seeks school supply donations
Check out these stories and more on greenvillejournal.com.
ZOSO: The Ultimate Led Zeppelin Experience returns to Greenville Theatre for one night only, July 26.
When he was invited to audition for ZOSO three years ago, former Humble Pie guitarist James Volpe Rotondi was both thrilled and scared to death.
Greenville County Schools schools, first responders complete active shooter training https://bit.ly/3y9eIir
"I’d much rather see (the property) saved and people in the area be able to enjoy it." — Holland Satterfield, land owner
The property isn’t much to look at in terms of its frontage along scenic Highway 11 — just an unbroken wall of trees and scrub identical to similar properties all along this stretch of road in northern Greenville County.
Enjoying a night out without alcohol doesn’t have to be a buzzkill. Here's a look at local bars that offer expanded options for the sober crowd.
Celebrate Dry July with a refreshing mocktail. These recipes have all the buzz you need with none of the consequences.
Greenville Technical College President Keith Miller was named president emeritus of Black Hawk College in Illinois, where he served as president from July 2000 to June 2008.
Keith Miller was named president emeritus of Black Hawk College in Illinois, where he served as president from July 2000 to June 2008.
The Salvation Army of Greenville County, SC’s shelter campus revitalization project received a $500,000 grant from the state.
The funding was announced during the organization’s Christmas in July Breakfast on July 24. State Rep. Chandra Dillard helped secure the grant funding in the 2024-25 state budget for the project.
Read more about the shelter project https://bit.ly/46fuQeV
Greenville's 2023 Red Kettle volunteer winners were also announced.
Fifth place: Parker Fire District rang three Fridays at the Hobby Lobby in Cherrydale to raise $2,305.40.
Fourth place: Civitan Club has been ringing bells for over 25 years and man's the door at Old Time Pottery every Saturday raising $2,374.14.
Third place: Mrs. Powell's Class at Stone Academy covered both doors at the Walmart in Travelers Rest to raise $2,951.32 in one day.
Second place: Simpsonville Rotary Club and the Simpsonville Kiwanis Club - a joint group that has been ringing bells for more than 25 years covered the Belk in Simpsonville every Thursday and Friday to raise $3,505.65.
First place: Greenville County Sheriff's Office covered three days at the Walmart on Pelham and raised $3,702.09.
Neat Bourbon Bar is bringing classic and curated cocktails with a variety of spirits along with charcuterie boards and desserts to Greer.
Here's a recap of Greer City Council's July 23 meeting.
Greer City Council approved a request to annex and rezone 4.735 acres on Hood Road.
Here's a recap of Simpsonville City Council's July 23 meeting.
Simpsonville City Council rejected a change to the Timber’s Edge development. The applicants planned to remove the community’s rear load garages and road to increase the density from 42 homes to 49 units.
A Greenville man is honoring his mother’s legacy by publishing a book that helps children tackle the difficult subject of losing a parent to cancer.
"The Big Scary 'C' Word" was written by Drew Stamm, a shareholder with NAI Earle Furman, and illustrated by Upstate artist Gray Taylor.
Tickets are $160 each and will go on sale starting July 26.
The fifth annual Bourbon for B***s fundraiser supporting breast cancer awareness and research is set to return in October.
More than just cute companions, see how adopting a pet can benefit your physical and mental health.
NAMI Service Dogs for Veterans Pets for the Elderly Greenville Humane Society
The facts are in pets can improve your quality of life in numerous ways. Here are a few ways adopting a pet can enrich your life.
Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport will receive expanded services from CLEAR, an authorized Transportation Security Administration - TSA PreCheck provider.
CLEAR will begin offering TSA PreCheck enrollments and renewals starting July 23.
Details at link in comments.
Here is what’s on the agenda for the next city of Greenville Planning Commission meeting on Aug. 1.
United Way of Greenville County is asking the community to help provide new backpacks and school supplies for thousands of local students.
United Way of Greenville County also plans to distribute supplies July 27 at Greer Relief in Greer and Center for Community Services in Simpsonville.
Here's a recap of Travelers Rest City Council's July 18 meeting.
Council approved a measure that awards $11,000 in accommodations tax funding, money that is collected from taxes on hotel stays in the city.
Urban Wren chef Taylor Montgomery departs kitchen, focuses on farm https://bit.ly/4f7CTOZ
Photo by Forrest Clonts
Prisma Health and UnitedHealthcare announced they have reached a new multi-year agreement on July 19.
The cost of insurance premiums have reached a crisis point in the last few years.
Following the restructuring of Local Cue on July 18, the South Carolina Bar & Tavern Association held a news conference as a call to action to the public in addressing the soaring costs of liquor liability insurance for bars, restaurants and entertainment venues that serve alcohol.
The board also approved the appointment of Doug Hallenbeck as vice president for student affairs.
Clemson’s budget includes funds to hire individuals to serve in enrollment and research support, as well as cost-of-living adjustments and faculty promotions.
‼️Operation Southern Slowdown 🚔 is still in progress ‼️
If you’re a fan of driving above the speed limit, recklessly driving, or breaking any other traffic laws, chances are you will be meeting one of our deputies soon! We are in the thick of the deadly days of summer where more motorists die than any other time of the year. We want to avoid fatalities at all cost!
Law enforcement across the southeast has been teaming up to save lives and eliminate crashes during the deadly traffic days of summer.
Buckle up, slow down. Get there safe.
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Greenville County Schools schools, first responders complete active shooter training https://bit.ly/3y9eIir
The Salvation Army of Greenville County, SC’s shelter campus revitalization project received a $500,000 grant from the state. The funding was announced during the organization’s Christmas in July Breakfast on July 24. State Rep. Chandra Dillard helped secure the grant funding in the 2024-25 state budget for the project. Read more about the shelter project https://bit.ly/46fuQeV Greenville's 2023 Red Kettle volunteer winners were also announced. Fifth place: Parker Fire District rang three Fridays at the Hobby Lobby in Cherrydale to raise $2,305.40. Fourth place: Civitan Club has been ringing bells for over 25 years and man's the door at Old Time Pottery every Saturday raising $2,374.14. Third place: Mrs. Powell's Class at Stone Academy covered both doors at the Walmart in Travelers Rest to raise $2,951.32 in one day. Second place: Simpsonville Rotary Club and the Simpsonville Kiwanis Club - a joint group that has been ringing bells for more than 25 years covered the Belk in Simpsonville every Thursday and Friday to raise $3,505.65. First place: Greenville County Sheriff's Office covered three days at the Walmart on Pelham and raised $3,702.09.
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2024 SAIL scholarship winner Matthew Ryberg of Stone Lake talks with the Greenville Journal about winning the scholarship and being part of the swimming in the community. Presented by Prisma Health and Legacy Pools and Spas.
We take you #behindthescenes of Sunday's SAIL Classics to conclude the 2024 season. Final rankings are posted https://sail.greenvillejournal.com/. Presented by Prisma Health and Legacy Pools and Spas.
The SAIL Championships and Classics meets are this weekend. See the rankings before the weekend https://sail.greenvillejournal.com. Presented by Prisma Health and Legacy Pools and Spas
"Riding for my mom." - Sherrie Turner Sherrie Turner of Simpsonville talks with the Greenville Journal on the Thursday before the start of Friday's start of the Ride to End Alz South Carolina. This is Turner's second time participating in the 255-mile ride from Simpsonville to Charleston. She has raised over $10K for the Ride to End Alz South Carolina in 2024. The ride concludes Sunday. We will have video and photos from Friday morning's 8 a.m. start. Want to attend the start? The group in Ride to End ALZ will depart at 8 a.m. in front of the CCNB Amphitheatre at Heritage Park. #communitynews #ridetoendalz #simpsonvillesc #chsnews #alzheimers #gvltoday
The 2024 Clemson MBA Fireworks on the Fourth was held at Unity Park in downtown Greenville the night of July 4, 2024. Watch our quick video recap.
Happy Fourth of July. We started the day at the Red, White and Blue Shoes 5K, hosted by the Greenville Track Club and Furman XC/Track Field.
Happy Fourth of July. We started the day at the Red, White and Blue Shoes 5K, hosted by the Greenville Track Club and Furman XC/Track Field.
Greer Freedom Blast skydiving
When dogs visit the Community Journals Media Group office, our digital content manager must make a video. Enjoy. #doglife #dogsofinstagram #communitynews
Celebrating 30 years of operations in South Carolina, BMW Manufacturing officials and associates gathered June 21 to open a new $200 million press shop and introduce a limited edition X5 to commemorate 25 years of production of that model at Plant Spartanburg. Read more https://bit.ly/3xjKvgh
See the latest individual rankings, relay rankings, meets of the week and swimmers of the week at https://sail.greenvillejournal.com. Presented by Prisma Health and Legacy Pools and Spas.
Week five SAIL meets are underway. Take a look at our video from last week. See the latest rankings, meets of the week and swimmers of the week at sail.greenvillejournal.com.
Happy first day of #summer. We asked our work family to share some images of summer. Here is what they shared. #communitynews #greenvillesc
Meet our summer editorial intern, Ally Mastrone.
Photos and video: Greenville's 2024 Juneteenth parade to Unity Park https://bit.ly/3XqeHkl
Fine Arts Center pARTners architecture program has received the 2024 Community Partnership Award from the arts schools network, a nonprofit organization that provides resources and support to arts schools. Read more at GreenvilleJournal.com/greenville-county-schools Video provided by Greenville County Schools
SAIL Greenville individual rankings, meet photos and swimmers of the week are updated. See them at https://sail.greenvillejournal.com Relay rankings posted. Note: If individual rankings are unavailable on mobile, please view them on desktop. We are working on the mobile loading. Presented by Prisma Health and Legacy Pools and Spas
