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Danielle Johnson

Senior City Editor

Danielle is based in Greenville, SC and came to GVLtoday from the television news world, previously serving as the Executive Producer at WIS-TV in Columbia, SC. Whether she’s on the job or not, she loves checking out her city’s food + beverage scene and learning about local history.

Restaurant 17 | Photo by GVLtoday Team
Culture
Explore euphoria’s Spring Fest lineup
The annual food and wine festival features events similar to the main euphoria festival, which will take place Sept. 19-22. Proceeds from euphoria events support local nonprofits that fight food insecurity in Greenville.
February 22, 2024
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Danielle Johnson
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Travel and Outdoors
What’s next for the Prisma Health Swamp Rabbit Trail?
City of Greenville leaders have several projects planned and even more down the line.
February 21, 2024
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Danielle Johnson
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Sports
Furman University unveiled $40 million of renovations coming to Timmons Arena
The upgrades to Timmons Arena aim to “land Furman with one of the best arenas in mid-major basketball and beyond.”
February 20, 2024
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Danielle Johnson
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Culture
What to expect at Reedy Reels Film Festival in Greenville
Piedmont Natural Gas Presents Reedy Reels: The Greenville Film Festival will feature 60+ screenings Friday, March 22-Sunday, March 24.
February 19, 2024
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Kyle Steadings
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Travel and Outdoors
Charlotte the stingray, trending for her mysterious pregnancy, is less than an hour from Greenville
Here’s how you can visit the trending Charlotte the stingray that has the all the morning network television shows talking.
February 16, 2024
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Danielle Johnson
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Food
Choose your own adventure: CBUStoday edition
It’s a leap year, and City Editor Hanna wants your help figuring out how to spend her extra day. Make your choices in the poll below, and Hanna will do as you say for leap day.
February 15, 2024
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Culture
Last-minute Valentine’s Day gifts and experiences that are uniquely Greenville
We’re less than a week from Valentine’s Day, but here are three uniquely-Greenville Valentine’s Day gifts for your special someone.
February 8, 2024
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Danielle Johnson
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Culture
How to celebrate Lunar New Year in Greenville, SC
Ring in the year of the dragon at these festivals and celebrations.
February 6, 2024
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Danielle Johnson
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Culture
Tour the mid-century modern homes of Greenville, SC
February 6, 2024
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Kyle Steadings
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Food
Nic & Norman’s is coming to the Smoke on the Water building in Greenville’s West End
Created by friends who met on the set of “The Walking Dead,” Nic & Norman’s is a Southern-inspired restaurant with a speakeasy vibe.
February 2, 2024
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Danielle Johnson
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City
Greenville’s GIS mapping decoded
Did you know the city and the county provide interactive GIS maps of Greenville to connect you to resources and help you get to know your neighborhood?
January 31, 2024
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Culture
Our readers’ local love stories
Help us put our city on the map by submitting your love stories.
January 30, 2024
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Jessalin Heins-Nagamoto
Ice cream from Clare's Creamery in the Overbrook neighborhood of Greenville, SC
Food
Where to celebrate Ice Cream for Breakfast Day in Greenville, SC
The sweet informal holiday has been celebrated for 55+ years.
January 30, 2024
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Danielle Johnson
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Play
Local coffee shops outnumber Starbucks in Greenville
Our comprehensive guide to some of the best local coffee shops in Greenville, SC will help you find the perfect place to enjoy a cup of coffee. Whether you’re looking for a quiet place to knock out some work or need to satisfy a craving for pastries, GVLtoday has you covered.
January 25, 2024
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Danielle Johnson
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Play
Your ultimate guide to tours of Greenville
Explore Greenville through its history, food, drink, and art on these tours.
January 12, 2024
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Robin Schwartzkopf
Restaurant building with "City BBQ" on the front.
Food
There’s a new barbecue spot in town: Meet City Barbeque
City Barbeque, a counter-service barbecue chain, will open its first South Carolina location in Greenville.
January 11, 2024
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Danielle Johnson
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Sports
Asked: Should Dabo Swinney coach the Alabama Crimson Tide?
Clemson’s head coach Dabo Swinney played and coached at the University of Alabama before his move to SC, but does that mean he’s the right fit to take over from Nick Saban? We want your hot takes.
January 11, 2024
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Danielle Johnson
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Real Estate
Be the Broker: What should go in the closed Reid’s Fine Foods location?
We asked, you delivered. Here’s what you want to see go in the closed Reid’s Fine Foods location in Greenville.
January 5, 2024
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Danielle Johnson
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Culture
The #UltimateGVLFoodie subscription service tracks downtown’s hundreds of restaurants
Compiled by Greenville History Tours, the #UltimateGVLFoodie list tracks hundreds of restaurants block-by-block every month.
January 3, 2024
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Danielle Johnson
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Food
Sip on 30+ craft mocktails in Greenville
Conquer Dry January with these non-alcoholic beers and wines + craft mocktails in Greenville
January 2, 2024
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Danielle Johnson
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Culture
A Greenville Hallmark movie plot inspired by Dan and Bran of the “Deck the Hallmark” podcast
In keeping with tradition, this is our official plea for a Greenville Hallmark movie. We’ve called in reinforcements this year to help us plot the perfect synopsis in hopes that Saint Nickolas Hallmark soon will be there.
December 20, 2023
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Danielle Johnson
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Culture
5 questions with Dan and Bran from “Deck the Hallmark”
It’s been five years since two Greenvillians started the “Deck the Hallmark” podcast. We sat down with them for a special holiday Q+A.
December 20, 2023
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Danielle Johnson
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Travel and Outdoors
Hit the road: Here are 6 Carolina cities with festive holiday celebrations
Did you know 6AM City has 26 markets across the country, including six in the Carolinas? We’ve partnered up with our City Editor friends — who are local experts in their cities — to give you a list of Carolina cities with festive holiday celebrations.
December 14, 2023
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Danielle Johnson
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City
The City of Greenville broke ground on roadway improvements along the Cultural Corridor
The Cultural Corridor will improve roadways for drivers while also improving pedestrian connectivity in Downtown Greenville.
December 14, 2023
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Danielle Johnson
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Culture
Sneak peek: Get a look inside Carmella’s Greenville location opening next month
From pizza and sandwiches to fan-favorite cakes and pastries, Carmella’s Greenville location promises a European-cafe vibe located steps from Falls Park.
December 12, 2023
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Danielle Johnson
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Culture
This festive pedicab tour in Greenville features three of our favorite holiday spots
Kidding Around Greenville and Greenville Bike Taxi have teamed up for a festive pedicab tour in Greenville.
December 12, 2023
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Danielle Johnson
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Culture
Meet Danielle and Stephanie with the GVLtoday team
It’s about time we introduced ourselves: Say hello to the faces behind your favorite 5-min morning newsletter.
December 11, 2023
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Stephanie Freeman
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City
The high-speed rail between Charlotte and Atlanta just got new funding from The White House
The $500,000 in funding from the Corridor Identification and Development Program will further study routes between Charlotte and Atlanta, which includes stops in Greenville.
December 9, 2023
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Danielle Johnson
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Food
BridgeWay Brewing Co. will open in December at Mauldin’s BridgeWay Station
With duck pin bowling, beers brewed on site, and a full-service restaurant, the family-friendly brewery is the first food and beverage concept to open at Mauldin’s Bridgeway Station.
December 8, 2023
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Danielle Johnson
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Culture
Choose your own LALtoday adventure
Choose my fate — if you dare.
December 8, 2023
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Danielle Johnson
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