As you say goodbye to August, taste the sunshine (or the moonlight) by dining outside. Whether you’re packing sandwiches made at home on Swamp Rabbit Cafe & Grocery Stecca bread, mobile ordering Social Burger on your walk to Falls Park, or sipping a cocktail in the middle of RiverPlace at The Lazy Goat, enjoy some local bites in the end-of-summer air. Places to picnic Unity Park, 320 S. Hudson St. | Enjoy your lunch in one of the park’s unique picnic shelters, at a table by the Prisma Health Welcome Center, or bring a blanket and sit under a tree on Michelin Green.  Paris Mountain St ..read more

37. That’s how many places in the world are named Greenville. Click the points on the map below to locate them all. From counties and cities to neighborhoods and towns across three continents, let’s take a look at some of the most interesting Greenvilles (other than Yeah, THAT Greenville, of course): Greenville, Liberia | The furthest Greenville from SC, this town is located on a lagoon on the Atlantic Ocean on the west coast of Africa. Founded in 1838 and settled by American free people of color, many of whom were former slaves.  Greenville, Nova Scotia, Canada | Located a few miles fr ..read more

This piece is part of our GVLtoday Q+A series. Do you know someone we should interview? Nominate them here. While Sally Williamson is technically the Member Services Specialist at Endeavor coworking space in downtown Greenville, her role goes far beyond her title.  Sally Williamson: Member Services Specialist, master multi-tasker. Photo by Endeavor. We asked Sally 14 questions about her career that has taken her from ville to ville (Knoxville to Greenville, that is) + her Greenville go-tos.  Q: Tell us about your role at Endeavor + a little bit about yourself. A: I’m the Member Servi ..read more

Break out your picnic baskets. The perfect day in Paris Mountain State Park now ends with Music in the Woods. Friends of Paris Mountain’s solar-powered concert series is back, with free local music. Paris Mountain State Park is located at 2401 State Park Rd. | Photo via @pmspmusic When and whereFrom September through October, concerts will be held every Saturday from 2-4 p.m in the park’s amphitheater. Park in the main parking lot, head towards the Park Center building, and follow signs to the amphitheater.  TicketsRegular park admission fees get you a free ticket to enjoy the live music ..read more

Between the hustle and bustle of downtown Greenville + Augusta Street (or Augusta Road) is a cozy neighborhood dating back to the early 1920’s — Alta Vista. Maybe you’ve found yourself on one of Alta Vista’s marvel-worthy avenues while cutting through to downtown or have taken the scenic route to Cleveland Street.  If you haven’t explored in a while, it might be time to rediscover why so many people — maybe even you — love to call it home. Might you venture down McIver Street? | Photo by GVLtodayNeed to know You’re not the only one with your eyes set on Alta Vista. Between 2020-2022, ther ..read more

Good news for current and soon-to-be Greenville Technical College students: Greenville Tech’s Flex Start option is back, which means students can flex start their classes on Mon, Sept. 19 and still earn a full semester of credit. Bonus: New and current students can also take advantage of Greenville Tech’s $0 Tuition option.   What this means:  In addition to having flexible class scheduling, finances don’t need to hold you back from getting a degree, thanks to an extension of the school’s $0 Tuition option. Read: GTC’s 100+ academic classes and programs are offered tuition-free ..read more

Mama Mozzarella, an Italian deli restaurant concept with a twist, is coming to Gather GVL next month, Sept. 2022. Taking over the booth formerly belonging to The Pasta Addict, Mama Mozzarella will feature sandwiches, wraps + fun bites (like a Sicilian quesadilla) with an emphasis on local ingredients. We can’t wait to try the Caprese BLT with prosciutto and Calabrian chili mayo. Meet the chef Chef Baileigh Reardon, originally from Charlotte, NC, started cooking when he was a student at the University of Mississippi. He went on to work with award-winning + renowned chefs in Mississippi and Char ..read more

This piece is part of our GVLtoday Q+A series. Do you know someone we should interview? Nominate them here. Profile: John Uprichard is the CEO of Find Great People (FGP), a nationally recognized talent acquisition and HR Consulting firm located in Greenville. We chatted with John about the current state of the workforce after “The Great Resignation,” his advice for businesses facing hiring challenges, and what he thinks a perfect day in Greenville looks like.   Q: For those of us not in the loop, can you explain what “The Great Reshuffling” is and how it’s affecting businesses? A: Th ..read more

We hope you’ve packed your appetite. This month, we’re finishing our Hit the Road series with a foodie foray into Raleigh, NC. Whether you’re interested in sipping your drink while strolling downtown (yeah, it’s allowed), snacking on charcuterie in an 1800’s Italianate mansion, or trying the James Beard award-winning food at one of Ashley Christensen’s six concepts (keep reading to learn more about Ashley), this driving-distance destination is every foodie’s dream.   Before you start packing your bags, here’s everything you need to know about the area + our insider recommendations. D ..read more

118. That’s how many multi-family units have been proposed for the former Scottish Rite Center site (817 Cleveland St., between Caine Halter YMCA + East Faris Road). If traveling from Caine Halter YMCA, the location will be on your left. | Map via Google Maps ACRE Apartment Homes, a multi-family development spearheaded by ACRE (a real estate private equity firm), would sit on 5.89 acres and feature:  35 for-rent townhome units — with one and two-car garages 83 for-rent multi-family apartment units — 1BR, 2BR, and 3BR 216 parking spaces A 25-by-60-ft pool A park A club house — with a por ..read more