Question for you, Greenville: What should go into the City Hall space? Johnston Design Group has an idea. This conceptual design reimagines Greenville’s City Hall as a space combining art, municipal government, and entrepreneurship. The facility would be LEED Platinum certified (read: sustainably built) + incorporate solar panels into its design.
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The history of Greenville's City Hall
Last year, plans to move City Hall to a new downtown building did not come to fruition. Originally, the city planned to move operations to the former Bowater Building (near Falls Park). Negotiations ended in November 2021.
The bottom line: City leaders say City Hall — as it is now — does not have the space to keep up with business needs, and maintenance on the aging building could require $5.75 million over the next eight years.
When the Bowater deal fell through, Mayor Knox White said the city remains open to moving government operations out of the current building — though the city has not yet made a decision about moving or renovating. He said the city wants to see what investors might do with the property. And so, the spot on Main Street remains up for innovation. |
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What should happen to the space? Whether City Hall moves to a new location or remains in place, change is always possible. What do you think about Johnston Design Group's suggestion to reimagine the current structure as a modern space for tech entrepreneurs? Would you want to see something else in the building located in the heart of Downtown Greenville at Main Street's center?
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Today -
We Write the Songs | Thurs., Aug. 18 | 8 p.m. | The Velo Fellow, 1 Augusta St., Ste. 126 | Free entry | Enjoy a night of music written and performed by singer-songwriters, including Wilder Things Than Us, Mark Webb Jr., Drew Montgomery + David Crook. 🎶
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Moo Y’all Paint + Pints | Thurs., Aug. 18 | 6-8:30 p.m. | Brewery 85, 6 Whitlee Ct. | $37 | Paint a cow in a field of flowers — a ticket includes a beer and painting supplies. 🐮
Friday -
Sidewalk Sale | Fri., Aug. 19 + Sat., Aug. 20 | 10 a.m.-5 p.m. | Cottage Grove Vintage, 1607 Laurens Rd. | Peruse vintage finds at this summer sidewalk sale. 🛍️
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Elton John Tribute | Fri., Aug. 19-Sun., Aug. 21 | Times vary | Greenville Theatre, 444 College St. | $40 | See this Elton John Tribute concert featuring hits like “Tiny Dancer,” “Rocket Man,” “Bennie and the Jets” + all the iconic Elton John costumes you know and love.
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Anne et Valentin Trunk Show | Fri., Aug. 19 | 11 a.m.-5 p.m. | L'optique, 121 E. McBee Ave. | See the full collection of this French-designed and made eyewear while taking advantage of special discounts + sipping champagne. 👓 *
Saturday - USA Dance Upstate Starlight Night | Sat., Aug. 20 | 7-10 p.m. | Landmark Hall, 156 Landmark Dr., Taylors | $10+ | Come out for a night of dancing the tango, salsa, waltz, foxtrot, cha cha, and more.
Sunday - Synergy Twins Patio Party | Sun., Aug. 21 | 2-5 p.m. | Tetrad Brewing Company, 603 E. Stone Ave. | $5 | Grab a beer + a bite from The Noodle Lady lady food truck as electric violinists The Synergy Twins play covers of popular songs like “Shape of You” and “Despacito.” 🎻
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AC Hotel Wedding Open House | Sun., Aug. 21 | 11 a.m.-2 p.m. | Juniper, 315 S. Main St. | Free Take to the rooftop for brunch + meet with vendors to envision the wedding of your dreams.
Plan Ahead -
The Ultimate Chefs' Table | Sun., Aug. 28 | 6-10 p.m. | The Loft at Soby's, 22a E. Court St. | $250 | Enjoy a one-of-a-kind menu with nine courses — each from a different Table 301 chef — served with a curated selection of wines.*
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Kip Moore | Sat., Oct. 8 | 11 p.m. | Blind Horse Saloon*
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With 140 active routes across Greenville County, Meals on Wheels of Greenville (MOWGVL) requires 140 delivery volunteers per day to deliver daily nutrition and personal connection to ~1,500 homebound individuals. |
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One such delivery volunteer is Ed Irick, who has been a MOWGVL volunteer for 11 years. He and his wife Carol both deliver weekly. They've also enlisted organizations they are a part of — the Reedy River Rotary Club and Eastminster Presbyterian Church — to volunteer as groups, both in the MOWGVL lobby and out on delivery.
We asked Ed why someone should sign up to volunteer, his favorite part of interacting with clients along his delivery route, and more. Q: What made you want to begin volunteering originally? A: Just a sense of service and wanting to help our community. My wife and I are at that point in our lives where we have the time to give back more, and we want to be of service to others. We both also really like Meals on Wheels, and delivering has turned into this shared activity we truly enjoy doing together.* |
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Weather - 84º | Mostly cloudy | 20% chance of rain
Community -
The Greenville Chamber has announced the 49th Leadership Greenville class. The 42 participants, which include local business owners, City personnel, and nonprofit representatives, were selected based on professional resume, community involvement, and submitted essays. Congratulations, Class 49.
Number -
$10 million. That’s how much Maryand Congressman David Trone donated to Furman University through his foundation, the David and June Trone Family Foundation. The donation will go towards the expansion of mental + emotional wellness programming on the university’s campus. (Greenville News)
Outdoors -
No gator haters. As urban expansion + hurricane season increase the likelihood of encounters, Clemson University scientists are researching ways to help alligators coexist with humans — namely the effectiveness of catch-and-release. Read more about getting to know our reptilian neighbors. 🐊 (Clemson News)
Cause -
Project Hope Foundation’s second annual Ride for Autism is this Sat., Aug. 20. Motorcyclists will depart from Harley-Davidson of Greenville on a 90-mile route to three Project Hope Foundation campuses in the Upstate. Register for the ride to enjoy a pancake breakfast + the chance to win a Harley Davidson motorcycle. 🏍️
Conestee Nature Preserve is hosting three volunteer trail work days next month — Tues., Sept. 6, Wed., Sept. 7, and Thurs., Sept. 8 from 9 a.m.-12 p.m. Help to remove + rebuild many of the boardwalks that wind through the preserve. Make sure to bring gloves, water, and a reciprocating saw, prybar, and drill. Sign up. 🦺
Watch -
Davidson College has produced “Remembering Willie Earle,” a short documentary about Willie Earle who was killed in Greenville in 1947. The documentary uses interviews and archival documents detail what is considered the last racially motivated lynching in South Carolina. Watch on SCETV.
Pets -
ICYMI, Waggin' at the Waterparks — an annual event that welcomes dogs into Greenville Rec’s water parks — is just under one month away. Bring your pup for a splash day to Discovery Island (417 Baldwin Rd., Simpsonville) Sat., Sept. 10 and to Otter Creek (101 W. Darby Rd.) Sat., Sept. 17. Register + see what to bring. 🐶
Festival -
euphoria Greenville is seeking volunteers for its festival weekend taking place Thurs., Sept.15-Sun., Sept. 18. Volunteers receive a free t-shirt + a post-event thank you gift. Plus, sign up for two or more shifts and get a discounted or free Sunday Feast by the Field ticket.
Plan Ahead -
GirlUp GVL, a nonprofit that supports girls in reaching their full potential, is celebrating its third birthday on Thurs., Sept. 8 at 5 p.m. Join the fun at the GirlUp GVL house (2121 Anderson Rd.) with a cookout, snow cones, fun, and games — the event is free to the public.
Concert -
Greenvillians have two more chances to enjoy live music + cold beer on Main St. during Piedmont Natural Gas Downtown Alive this summer: tonight and next Thurs., Aug. 25 from 5:30-8:30 p.m. at NOMA Square. Bonus: Admission is free. 🍻*
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Editor’s pick: Greenville seems to shuffle City Hall around a bit. My favorite in a long line of city halls is (the appropriately named) Old Greenville City Hall, built in 1889 as a US Courthouse and Post Office + demolished in 1973. We like to keep our municipal buildings fresh in GVL.
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