07/06/2024
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We’re reaching new heights. BlocHaven Climbing — an indoor rock-climbing gym located in Judson Mill — now has five new auto-belay lines.
Don't have a belay partner? BlocHaven has you covered with five new auto-belay lanes.
Greenville feels like it’s always bustling, so it can come as a shock when there are less events on our calendar. July tends to be one of those slower months in our city, so we put together a list of things to do when there isn’t an event to attend.
Play a game, go for a hike, or hang out downtown and beat the boredom during the slower months in Greenville.
The Prisma Health Swamp Rabbit Trail (SRT) is getting a two mile expansion thanks to a ~$20 million federal grant.
Thanks to $20 million in federal grant money, the Prisma Health Swamp Rabbit Trail's new extension will cross near Union Bleachery.
Hi Greenville. City Editor Stephanie here. Thanks to everyone who read our GVLtoday Book Club Q2 book, “First Lie Wins” by Ashley Elston. Here’s what you had to say about it.
Let's get together over a good book with the GVLtoday Book Club. Each quarter, we'll select a book and discuss.
We’ve broken down the cost of living in Greenville, SC, comparing it to other states and the US national average.
Did you see the comet last night? Comet 13P/Olbers was visible last night for the first time since 1956.
If you missed it, don’t fret: Here are some other astronomical events you can see this year.
From total eclipses to blue moons, 2024 is a great year to watch the night sky. Make a plan and find local sites to see stars.
Greenville, it’s hot out there. We asked you where you beat the heat and grabbed your favorite delicious frozen sweet treats. As always, we agree with everything you said.
We asked you what your favorite frozen sweet treats were in Greenville to beat the summer heat, and rounded up your favorite ice cream spots.
Check out these seven must-do Fourth of July events taking place in and around Greenville, SC.
Check out these six must-do Fourth of July events taking place in and around Greenville, SC.
It was a record year for the annual Artisphere: Arts. Music. Culture festival, which took over Downtown Greenville last month.
From an increase in attendees to record sales for artists, here are the facts and figures from the 2024 Artisphere festival
Check out these 20+ hiking trails catered to all skill levels in and around Greenville, SC for outdoor adventures.
If you’re looking for some recommendations to kick off M. Judson Booksellers' summer reading challenge, we’re here to help with these books written by your Greenville neighbors.
Whether you’re looking for your next leisure read, a book for the whole family, or a thrilling fictional novel, we’ve got a list of books written by local authors in Greenville.
First reported by The Post and Courier Greenville, The Well is hoping to stay competitive in the region by undergoing a $150 million renovation.
After celebrating 25 years in Greenville, Bon Secours Wellness Arena hopes to undergo a transformation that keeps it competitive with other arenas in our region.
Southern Culture, known for its Southern-inspired dishes and fan-favorite brunch, has closed after 12 years in business. The restaurant posted on its Instagram account thanking the community for allowing it to "be a part of your lives and memories."
The annual South Carolina New Play Festival takes the Greenville stage from Thursday, Aug. 8 to Sunday, Aug. 11. The cast list for these new works just dropped, and we’re shining a spotlight on the actors.
Two plays, three musicals, an variety show, and a cabaret featuring a Tony-nominated star will take over Downtown Greenville, SC's theaters for the SC New Play Festival from Thursday, Aug. 8 to Sunday, Aug. 11.
We’re talking about the happiest hour, Greenville. Here’s a taste of our ultimate happy hour guide, featuring a selection of regular daily and weekly happy hours + specials you can find downtown and beyond Main Street.
Go bargain hunting with our GVL happy hour guide, which highlights drink specials and food discounts throughout the city.
Spotted in Downtown Greenville: Singer Lana Del Rey was seen leaving Jianna on Tuesday night.
A local fan captured these videos of fans interacting with Del Rey, who took pictures and signed autographs for the crowd.
See them here: 6am.city/3RIJqp7
South Carolina residents could expect to see a larger tax cut than originally planned thanks to a ~$14.5 million spending plan approved last week. The income tax rate will go from 6.3% to 6.2% with the goal of eventually bringing it down to an even 6%.
Thanks to a $14.5 billion spending plan, South Carolina residents could get a larger tax cut than expected this year.
Local musician Stephen Oliver, along with his brother Andrew Oliver (also known as Brother Oliver), set out to break the Guinness World Record for longest mandolin playing session. Not only did Stephen Oliver break the record, but they made a documentary to prove it. “How to Break a World Record” is available for streaming today, June 25 on Apple TV + Amazon Prime.
Stephen Oliver broke the Guinness World Record for longest mandolin playing session, and made a documentary called "How to Break a World Record" about the process. You can now stream it on Amazon Prime.
Celebrating 30 years in business, BMW Manufacturing is opening its first press shop in North America, right here in the Upstate — Spartanburg, to be exact.
This $200 million press shop will create 200 jobs at BMW.
Pro tip: Every month, the City of Greenville, South Carolina Government hosts a Project Preview Meeting for Greenvillians to learn about upcoming developments going through the city’s approval process. This month’s open house is tomorrow, June 25 from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. at the Prisma Health Welcome Center at Unity Park (with a special presentation to follow from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m.).
While the City of Greenville holds Project Planning Meetings every month, it seems the June agenda is chock-full of forthcoming major projects in Greenville.
Roughly 12 acres of land near the Haynie-Sirrine neighborhood are for sale. Becky Warth (co-vice president of the neighborhood association) said the hope is for any potential buyers to “consider the city’s affordable housing incentives.”
Nearly 12 acres have been listed for sale in the Haynie-Sirrine neighborhood. It’s a rare development opportunity near County Square, West End & Falls Park.
Welcome home, Panthers. The Carolina Panthers will return to Clemson’s Memorial Stadium for their annual fan event on Thursday, Aug. 1 at 6:30 p.m. The Panthers played their first season in Tiger Town in 1995 and will be celebrating their 30th NFL season this year.
Training camp presented by ticketmaster opens in Charlotte on July 24, including a return to Clemson for Fan Fest, presented by Daimler Truck North America.
Whether you’re a novice on the mat or an experienced yogi, the Upstate has plenty of places to practice. Find your zen on International Yoga Day (aka today) at these 10+ yoga studios around Greenville.
Check out these 10+ Greenville yoga studios offering classes for all body types and skill levels.
Ever wonder where proceeds from the South Carolina Education Lottery go? 👀
Since its start in 2002, the Lottery has provided more than $8.3 billion to support education in South Carolina. Now that's winning. 👏
Follow the money + learn how local students benefit. 👇
The South Carolina Education Lottery has raised billions of dollars for local educational programs and purposes for more than 22 years.
Things are looking different at Clemson University.
Clemson University shared an update on its ongoing construction projects.
Serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner, Triumph Taproom offers a new dining option at Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport while celebrating our local soccer club.
Safe Harbor — a nonprofit dedicated to helping those who have experienced domestic violence — is getting a new, 45,000-sqft shelter facility at Gordon Street Mill.
Developed by the M Peters Group, the new space will triple Safe Harbor’s capacity + put all its services under one roof.
The 45,000 sqft facility is "one-of-a-kind" in SC and will triple Safe Harbor's capacity thanks to funds from TD Bank, The Innovate Fund, and the SC Community Loan Fund.
Did you know that Greenville is in the "stroke belt"? Read: We live in a geographical area where strokes are more common.
You (our readers) recently sent us your stroke-related questions, and Prisma Health physicians are back with the answers for this month’s edition of Prisma Health On Call.
Learn the answers to reader-submitted questions around risk factors, rumors, rehabilitation, and more.
You asked, Prisma Health stroke experts answered.
In this town, brunchin’ ain’t easy but it’s necessary. Whether you’re on the hunt for fluffy eggs, fried chicken and waffles, or mind-blowing Bloody Marys, the options can get as overwhelming as the lines at times. Luckily, you have us to scout things out.
Check out these brunch restaurants, cafes, and diners in Greenville, SC serving a variety of egg dishes, mimosas, bloody marys, and more.
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We have some a-glaze-ing news to share: Parlor Doughnuts is now open at 1901 Laurens Rd. (next to Clare’s Creamery’s second location). You can read about it in today's newsletter. ➡️ 6am.city/4b6Pe3o
Dust off your cowboy boots, we’re headed to Music City. Southwest Airlines will begin nonstop service from Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport to Nashville in June. Our friends at NASHtoday are standing by with a City Guide (just like ours) filled with information about what to do, eat, and see in Nashville. #GVLtoday | 📸: @canva + @thenashtoday
As Clemson keeps dancing, the madness continues at Yee-Haw Brewing Company for the official watch party. The Tigers tip-off against the Alabama Crimson Tide at 8:50 p.m. | 📸: @yeehaw_greenville
Daydream of homesteading in the Upstate? 🏡 Here are 7 of our favorite land tracts currently for sale via Joan Herlong & Associates Sotheby's International Realty: 1️⃣ Slice of paradise on Lake Keowee | Listing Agent: Diane Bostrom - Lake Keowee 2️⃣ Waterfront development opportunity on Saluda Lake | Listing Agent: Patrick Furman, Realtor - The Furman Group 3️⃣ 4 BD, 3 BA home on 67 acres in Eastatoee Valley | Listing Agent: Pat McNamara - Greenville, SC Land & Acreage 4️⃣ One of the last lakefront townhome sites in Stoneledge at Lake Keowee | Listing Agent: Diane Bostrom - Lake Keowee 5️⃣ Hilltop wooded home site near Lake Keowee | Listing Agent: Pat McNamara - Greenville, SC Land & Acreage 6️⃣3+ acres of bliss on Lake Keowee | Listing Agent: David Vandeputte 7️⃣ 1.8-acre homesite with water access at The Reserve at Lake Keowee | Listing Agent: Lisa Ford Vogel #partner
It's time for one of the most exciting events in Western North Carolina — the NC Mountain State Fair. Visit the fair today through Sept. 17 at the WNC Ag Center in Fletcher. Pro tip: Skip the line and buy admission tickets online: https://linktr.ee/ncmountainstatefair.
The fall real estate market is heating up here in Greenville, and as always, Joan Herlong & Associates Sotheby's International Realty has incredible homes listed that has us ready to pack up our bags and move right in. Which home are you loving the most? 1️⃣ Imagine the luxe views from this Lake Keowee lot | Listing Agent: Diane Bostrom - Lake Keowee 2️⃣ Private, 75-acre estate with multiple homes, ponds, pastures + Eden-like gardens | Listing Agent: Pat McNamara - Greenville, SC Land & Acreage & Joan Herlong Real Estate 3️⃣ Turnkey indoor-outdoor Simpsonville home with design-envy interiors | Listing Agent: @thejoanherlong 4️⃣ Move-in ready Charleston-style home in gated community just off Augusta Rd. | Listing Agent: @TayloredHomesGVL 5️⃣ Impressive 6,000+-sqft Newberry oasis | Listing Agent: Matt Nocks - Realtor, The Furman Group 6️⃣ Craftsman-style mountain home nestled in Landrum’s horse country | Listing Agent: Jeffery A. Inman of Greenville Property Specialists Browse more dream homes on the market: https://bit.ly/3QQHY4u #partner 📸: Ben Ivins Photography for Joan Herlong & Associates Sotheby’s International Realty
Raise your hand if you constantly scroll through real estate listings online… even if you’re not looking to buy or sell soon. 👀 We’re equally as guilty — so we’re sharing 6 luxe Upstate lake homes we’re loving, all listed by Joan Herlong & Associates Sotheby's International Realty: 1️⃣ 4,800-sqft custom waterfront masterpiece | Listing Agent: Lisa Ford Vogel 2️⃣ Stunning French country custom-built home | Listing Agent: Lisa Ford Vogel 3️⃣ Slice of paradise on Lake Keowee | Listing Agent: Diane Bostrom - Lake Keowee 4️⃣ 2-acre luxury retreat in The Reserve at Lake Keowee | Listing Agent: Diane Bostrom - Lake Keowee 5️⃣ Stunning craftsman-style home on Lake Hartwell | Listing Agent: Amy Hammond at Joan Herlong and Associates Sotheby's International Realty 6️⃣ Professionally decorated (and furnished) custom-built home | Listing Agent: Lisa Ford Vogel Browse more homes on the market or see inside your favorite: https://bit.ly/3wiVq5C 🌲 #partner 📸: Ben Ivins, House Exposures + Van Sullivan, Jr.
🏡 Hot Home: Say hello to 221 Five Ponds in Easley, a 75-acre estate currently for sale with Joan Herlong & Associates Sotheby's International Realty. This 6 BD, 7 BA home boasts open pastures and Eden-like gardens with four structures: ∙ The main house with a guest apartment ∙ A caretaker house ∙ A pavilion by the pond ∙ A big red barn Bonus: The home could be an investment opportunity as a versatile event venue. Take a photo tour of this unparalleled property: https://bit.ly/3Q3JLCB 👀#partner 📸: Ben Ivins Photography
We’ve been cooking up something special for you, GVL. Today, we’re excited to launch GVL Wellness — a new monthly wellness newsletter created in partnership with Prisma Health bringing Greenvillians timely health-focused topics, plus the best in wellness events, local fitness activities, health tips, food hacks + more. Check your inboxes at noon today for our first edition, where we'll cover: 🚲 10 ways to embrace summer (the healthy way) ☀️ How to stay safe and cool in the SC heat 🍒 Local farmers markets to check out 👟 Free at-home workouts ✨ And more Bonus: Open the email to let us know the topics *you* want to see in future newsletters. 👉 Are you new to GVLtoday? Head to our website to subscribe and never miss an issue.
It’s finally springtime, Greenville, and we’re dreaming about outdoor dinners at our favorite local restaurants. To help make that dream a reality for our followers and celebrate the season, we’re bringing back our popular Dinner On Us giveaway, sponsored by Greenville Federal Credit Union. 🌸 Each week for two weeks (starting right now), we’ll give two random winners five $100 gift cards to five restaurants of their choice. That’s a total of four winners who will receive $500 each for delicious, local dinners — indoors or al fresco. Head over to our Instagram (@GVLtoday) to learn more and enter. 🎉#partner https://www.instagram.com/p/CqBES9Loa6l/?hl=en
Happy Thanksgiving, Greenville. Real talk: We’re thankful for you. Really, we mean it. We love talking about our city and bringing the most relevant, impactful local news straight to your inbox. We couldn’t do it without our readers, so cheers to you — and wherever you are today, we hope there’s pie. 🥧
You've almost made it to the weekend, GVL. 🦮 The 10th annual Mutt Strut 🏘️ Property picks of the week 🎨 The upcoming festival on our radar bit.ly/3F1E2pr