Hello Friday.
April 19 2024
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From hotel views to hot new food spots
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Happy July, GVL. Believe it or not, we’re half way through 2022. Before we look ahead to patriotic celebrations + another month of summer, let’s look back on what you loved most in June.
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There was no shortage of happenings in June. | Photos by GVLtoday
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Top Conversations
Sneak peek of the Grand Bohemian Lodge in Greenville, SC
It’s safe to say views of this new hotel by the Kessler Collection have been highly anticipated, and ~10,000 readers proved that.
Cartwright Food Hall now open in Greer, SC
We had a feeling you’d be excited for the opening of the new Greer food hall — with 7,500+ views, we’d say we were wright.
What not to miss at the new Mr. Crisp seafood restaurant in Greenville, SC
You (all 3,726 of you) went fishing for all the details, from fresh cocktails to fish sandwiches, on Overbrook Village’s new seafood tenant.
Top Clicked Links
Get lost in the plans
The proposed development for the Greenville Gateway was not lost on 1,380 of you.
Belle Terre
This recently-sold estate from Joan Herlong’s portfolio will never cease to amaze us and the 1,239 of you that clicked the listing.
Statewide Primary election results The votes are in: 1,000+ readers wanted to see who will be on the ballot in November.
Top Comments
On the opening of Group Therapy Pub and Playground
“Need this place! Date night HERE I COME.” — @buildwithbekah
On the closing of Bacon Bros. Public House
“I’m glad I had a chance to eat there…..@anthonyfgray definitely has mad skills 💪🏻” — @jacques_larson
On our Hit the Road series adventure to Cloudland Canyon
“Went there a bunch when I worked in Birmingham! Great little spot. Only about half an hour from Chattanooga!” — @weathergramgriff
Now that June's behind us, what are you most excited to read about in July? Let us know.
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Today
- First Fridays | Fri., July 1 | 6-9 p.m. | Locations vary | Free entry | Join MAC in exploring 25+ local art galleries on the first Friday of every month + plan your route with the interactive map. 🎨
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Swanson’s July Songwriter Showcase | Fri., July 1 | 8 p.m. | Swanson’s Warehouse, 12 N. Irvine St. | $7 | Join host Vilai Harrington + local songwriters like Taylor Corum, Mark Webb Jr., and Clark Thurston. 🎶
Saturday
- Greenville Drive vs. Rome Braves | Sat., July 2 | 7:05 p.m. | Fluor Field at the West End | $9+ | The first 1,000 fans will receive a Darren Fenster Team USA Bobblehead — Darren was a Greenville Drive manager + coached the silver medal winning US National Baseball Team. ⚾
- Weirdo Arts + Community Market | Sat., July 2 | 11 a.m.-5 p.m. | 2415 Old Buncombe Rd. | Free entry | Shop items like vintage clothing, records, jewelry, toys, books, art + more at this eclectic market full of rare finds. 🛍️
Sunday
- Laurens Lights the Night | Sun., July 3 | 4 p.m. | Locations vary, downtown Laurens | Free entry | Catch a parade through downtown Laurens, jam to live music, watch a projection light show + end the night with fireworks.
- Doug McDonald | Sun., July 3 | 3-6 p.m. | Swamp Rabbit Brewery & Taproom, 26 S. Main St., Travelers Rest | Free entry | Grab a White Ale and catch this TR native + his original tunes.
Monday
- Fireworks on the Fourth | Mon., July 4 | 6 p.m. | Unity Park, 320 S. Hudson St. | Free | The long standing tradition returns with a bang this year — bring your blankets + a picnic dinner and make sure to look up at 9:45 p.m. 🎆
Tuesday
- Pub Trivia | Tues., July 5 | 7-9 p.m. | What Ales You, 105C New Plaza Dr. | Free entry | Test your knowledge of topics like geography, literature, film, history, science, sports + music while enjoying a craft beer or wine. 🍻
Plan Ahead
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We have a monthly guide filled with events + activities you can plan for in advance. Click the button below to bookmark ideas for upcoming date nights, family outings, and time with friends.
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Sign up for the app to earn points and save on purchases. | Photo provided by Viva Chicken
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Whether dining in or taking it to go, earn Viva Points on orders at Viva Chicken. Guests can earn 10 points per $1 purchase on orders made through the Viva Chicken App (for convenient ordering + curbside pickup), online, or by scanning the app in-store. Take $5 off your order after earning 750 points.
Bonus: Viva Point members are the first to know about new menu items + promotions, get a free churro during their birthday week, and more.*
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Weather
- 86º | Scattered thunderstorms | 50% chance of rain
Number
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$25.3 million. That’s how much the Daniel Building — also referred to as the Landmark Building located at 301 N. Main St. — sold for to an investor group. The building, constructed in the 1960s, was once the tallest building in the Carolinas. (CoStar)
Sports
- Furman University’s Frank Selvy will be inducted into the National Collegiate Basketball Hall of Fame. From 1951-1954, he averaged 32.5 points per game, leading the NCAA Division I in scoring in both his junior + senior year. He’s best known for scoring 100 points, shooting 41-of-66 against Newberry College on Feb. 13, 1954.
Biz
- SLG Investment Holdings, a Greenville-based strategic investment brand, acquired Package Concepts, a Greer-based packing solutions business. Package Concepts will keep its name, but will be managed by SLG Package Concepts, joining a lineup of affiliates operated by SLG Investment Holdings. 📦 (Upstate Business Journal)
Cause
- Kick kudzu to the curb. Cancer Survivors Park is hosting a kudzu work day Tues., July 12 from 9-11 a.m. Volunteer for the cleanup.
- Sol Flowers (150 Bradley Rd., Anderson), a locally owned sunflower farm, is raising money for the Foothills Community Foundation by selling bundles of flowers. Sat., July 2-Sun., July 3 + Sat., July 9-Sun., July 10, you can pick up a $10 bundle from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. 🌻 (WSPA)
Feel Good
- 10,000. That’s how many Starburst wrappers Furman grad + local teacher Elizabeth Allen used to create the world’s longest candy wrapper chain. Yes, it’s Guiness Book of World Records official. She said, no matter how silly the goal, she wanted to show her students they can do anything they set out to do. 🍬 (Furman News)
Celebrate
- We want to wish a happy birthday to our teammates Kyle, City Editor, (on Saturday) and Dayten, Multi-City Editor (on Sunday). Know someone who deserves a shoutout? You can purchase a Celebrate listing + make their morning a little bit brighter. Happy birthday, Kyle and Dayten!
Listen
- Alcohol sales increased by 40% during the pandemic — leaving doctors concerned about the increased risk of more than six kinds of alcohol-related cancers. Listen to this four-minute podcast, featuring MUSC’s Dr. Raymond Anton, MD, to learn what you need to know about cancer + alcohol consumption.*
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If you’re looking for a place to open a “decor shop with antiques + vintage-style pieces” in the Upstate, @fortheloveofoldhouses says this 8,200-sqft space in Honea Path is perfect for just that.
The two-story commercial building on Honea Path’s Main Street (11 N. Main St.) dates back to 1892, with features like:
- original hardwood floors
- high ceilings
- a 1BR apartment above the retail space
- a freight elevator
- a deck “to catch an evening breeze with a glass of sweet iced tea”
It can be all yours for $299,900. See the full listing.
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Editor’s Pick: Speaking of kudzu, did you know the invasive species was first introduced as an ornamental plant at the 1876 World’s Fair Centennial Exhibition in Philadelphia? It was deemed essentially useless by farmers until the 1930s (think: dust storms), when it was used to fight erosion, and people were “offered as much as $8 per acre to anyone willing to plant the vine.” Wild, right? Read more in Smithsonian Magazine.
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