Happy graduation season, GVL + the Upstate. In honor of all the local graduates — whether they’re practicing their stage walk for this weekend or recently moved their tassel from right to left, we took to social media to ask our followers what advice and well wishes they had for the grads.
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Till(man) next time, Clemson University Class of 2022. | Photo via @abigailkrug |
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Here were some of the responses we got + some advice of our own: “Read the book ‘The Four Agreements’ by Don Miguel Ruiz. Be impeccable with your word.
Don’t take anything personally. Don’t make assumptions. Always do your best (with the first three). Just read it.” — Ginny M. “Take more risks.” — Tod I. “Do the simple things in life, well, and then let time take its course. Be honest, show up on time, be dependable, treat people well, listen more than you speak...stuff like that.” — Ivan M. |
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Furman University Class of 2022 grads. | Photo via Furman University |
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“Start a retirement account NOW.” — Jeff B.
“Don't be afraid to change course. You may start your first job thinking it's your forever career, but if you decide it isn't, that's okay. Keep chasing your goals and dreams even if they shift over time. You'll find yourself exactly where you belong, and from my experience, networking will play a key role in getting there.” — City Editor Danielle “Think bigger!” — John W. “Travel travel travel. See the world and experience other cultures.” — Ken P.
“Be confident in what you have achieved and don’t shy away from owning your success. Take credit where credit is due, but also make sure to give credit where it’s earned. Celebrate your wins and never stop learning from your mistakes.” — City Editor Kyle
Congratulations, Class of 2022. |
Share these tips and well-wishes with this season's graduates. |
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Today - Flywheel Café | Tues., May 10 | 5-6:30 p.m. | Fireforge Crafted Beer, 311 E. Washington St. | Free | Connect with business owners, entrepreneurs, and community leaders + hear from guest speaker Marco Suarez, Methodical Coffee Co-Founder and Head of Customer Experience.
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2022 One Conference - The Story of Us. | Now through Sun., May 15 | 9 a.m. | 635 Haywood Rd. | $69+ | The conference offers attendees an opportunity to grow, learn, and worship at Relentless Church in Greenville.*
Wednesday - Paint & Sip | Wed., May 11 | 6:30 p.m. | Wine & Design, 1175 Woods Crossing Rd. | $35 | Paint an interpretation of melting time inspired by artist Salvador Dali’s “The Persistence of Memory” on a pre-traced canvas at this BYOB class. 🎨
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Bare Bone Vodka tasting | Wed., May 11 | 3:30-6:30 p.m. | 19 Wine and Spirits, 101 Verdae Blvd., Ste. 190 | Free | Try the newest, smoothest Texas vodka around, and enter to win two tickets to see Tyler Farr at Cowboy Up on Fri., May 3. 🍸*
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Happy Hour with Bare Bone Vodka | Wed., May 11 | 5-7 p.m. | Society Sandwich Bar + Social Club, 18 E. Coffee St. | Free | Enjoy Bare Bone cocktails, win free swag, and enter to win two tickets to see Tyler Farr at Cowboy Up on Fri., May 3.*
Thursday - The Color Purple | Thurs., May 12-Sun., May 15 | Times vary | Centre Stage Greenville, 501 River St. | $33.50+ | Catch the Centre Stage Theatre adaptation of this Pulitzer Prize-winning novel + Steven Spielberg Oscar-nominated film.
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A Chicora Evening | Thurs., May 12 | 7-10 p.m. | The Venue at Falls Park, 631 S. Main St. | $10 | Join the Chicora Voices choir for an evening of celebrating directors Jeanie Reed + Alan Reed and the choir’s legacy. 🎶
Friday -
Breaking Benjamin | Fri., May 13 | 7 p.m. | CNNB Amphitheater at Heritage Park, 861 S.E. Main St., Simpsonville | $29.50+ | Rock group Breaking Benjamin performs their latest album “Aurora,” with special guests Seether, Starset + Lacey Sturm.
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Sippin' in Simpsonville Summer Beer Tasting presented by H2E Construction | Fri., May 13 | 6-10 p.m. | 105 W. Curtis St., Simpsonville | $30-65 | Enjoy this craft beer tasting tour of Simpsonville's downtown shops and local businesses. 🍺*
Saturday |
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Prisma Health stroke specialists are here to answer your questions. | Photo provided by Prisma Health |
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No one should have to suffer through a serious stroke before taking strokes seriously. Even a mild stroke can mean months of recovery. And yet, with the right knowledge and lifestyle choices, experts estimate that 80% of strokes are preventable.
In this month’s installment of Prisma Health On Call, we’re connecting readers to Prisma Health experts who are here, on call, ready to answer your stroke questions, including those about prevention, risks, signs + symptoms, recovery, and more. Think: ❓What lifestyle choices can I make to reduce the risks of having a stroke? ❓What should I do if I believe someone might be having a stroke?
❓What can I expect in the way of care + recovery if I or a loved one have a stroke? For a condition where seconds count, this could quite literally be lifesaving information.
Submit your questions below, and we’ll share the physicians’ answers in a few weeks.* |
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Weather - 83º | Sunny | 0% chance of rain
Opening -
Block & Barley Market (at the intersection of Hammet Street at 624 Poinsett Hwy.) celebrates its grand opening Sat., May 14 from 1-4 p.m. The urban market offers a variety of smoked meats, sides, produce + beer. Did we mention its house-made pimento cheese?
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After being closed for over a year, LTO Burger Bar will reopen in mid July as LTO Burger & Bites at its original location next to Southern Culture Kitchen & Bar (2541 N. Pleasantburg Dr.). Patrons can expect new menu items + interior updates. 🍔 (Greenville News)
Biz -
Contemporary Amperex Technology Co., the world’s largest electric vehicle battery manufacturer, is discussing potential plans with BMW Manufacturing Co. to open a plant in SC that would serve BMW’s Spartanburg location. If plans move forward, the target production start date is 2026. (The Post and Courier Greenville)
- Greenville-based Christopher Trucks was purchased last week by
Velocity Truck Centers (VTC) for an undisclosed amount. The family-owned business will continue to operate its two SC locations (Greenville + Piedmont) under the Velocity Truck Center name and
joining VTC’s 75+ locations. 🚛 (Upstate Business Journal)
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New in town and needing a place to work + make connections? Meet Endeavor Greenville. If a remote job is what brought you to Greenville, you may want to consider joining the coworking space to meet new peers + connect with the local business community.*
Sports -
The Greenville Liberty Soccer Club defeated Columbia’s SC United Bantams 1-0 in a preseason scrimmage last weekend. Snag your tickets for the Greenville Liberty’s inaugural home opener on Fri., May 20 at Triumph Stadium at Legacy Early College. Go, GVL Liberty. ⚽
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The J.L. Mann boys tennis team won their first Class AAAAA boys tennis state championship after defeating Wando High School 4-2 last weekend. This is the team's first state championship title since 2012. 🎾 (Greenville News)
DYK -
Did you know the historic Flatiron building in the Village of West Greenville (1211 Pendleton St.) is an official local landmark? Its designation was approved by the City’s Design Review Board Neighborhood Panel late last week. Formerly called the Triangle Building, Greenville’s newest local landmark dates back to the 1920s. (Greenville Journal)
Edu Plan Ahead -
Comedian, actor, writer + Greenville native Rory Scovel, known for his role as Ethan in “I Feel Pretty,” is coming to Greenville. Get your tickets to his one-night-only show at the Comedy Zone Wed., June 8 at 7 p.m.
Kids -
Registration for summer volleyball camp at the YMCA of Greenville (members $100; nonmembers $125) is now open. This camp will help athletes develop and grow their love for the game, learning how to serve consistently over the net, hit the ball to teammates + more. 🏐*
Announced -
The Greenville Federal Credit Union Foundation recently announced the six high school seniors who received scholarships to help fund their first year of college or technical school. Meet the recipients + hear their plans for the future. 🎉*
Learn -
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We’re t-minus nine days from the opening of Unity Park, and while some things have slowed down, work to get the park open-ready has not. Here are three updates to know: - The speed limit on Hudson Street has been reduced to 25 mph
- The main entrance to the park off Hudson Street onto Welborn Street is open to vehicle traffic
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Part of Nassau Street will close to cars and become a pedestrian path into the park
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Editor’s Pick: I can remember my graduation from UofSC like it was yesterday, not eight years ago. Fun fact: President Joe Biden spoke at my commencement in 2014 (he was Vice President at the time). If you graduated from a school in the Upstate or in SC, who was your commencement speaker? Let me know. Congrats to all the graduates and Forever To Thee. 🎓
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