Danielle Barilla in a purple lace shirt

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.

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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
A photo of Lake Mirror and the loggia on a cloudy day
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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Making spirits bright: Sip on 12 Days of Cocktails at the Grand Bohemian Lodge
From eggnog with a twist to festive cranberry cocktails, there’s something for every cocktail fan during the 12 Days of Cocktails at the Grand Bohemian Lodge.
December 8, 2023
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Danielle Johnson
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Culture
Have you seen the giant inflatable Santas lining Earle Street? We know the backstory.
Nothing says Christmas Cheer like a feel-good story of neighbors lifting each other’s spirits, and that’s what fueled the army of giant inflatable Santas lining Earle Street.
December 6, 2023
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Danielle Johnson
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Culture
New Year’s Eve events in Greenville, SC
Here are 11 New Year’s Eve events in Greenville, SC to ring to get you in the festive spirit.
December 5, 2023
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Danielle Johnson
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Culture
The Greenville Gingerbread Exhibit returns for the 2023 holiday season
Dough not worry, the fan-favorite Greenville holiday tradition — The Greenville Gingerbread Exhibit — is back with new categories and even more gingerbread.
December 4, 2023
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Danielle Johnson
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Food
Up on the Roof’s holiday pop-up “Elf’d Up” is a twinkling wonderland of lights
The holiday pop-up bar gives picturesque views of Greenville surrounded by holiday lights and magic.
November 28, 2023
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Danielle Johnson
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Food
How the Grinch Stole Greenville is taking over Group Therapy Pub & Playground
November 23, 2023
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Danielle Johnson
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Food
Miracle holiday pop-up bar takes over Southernside Brewing Co.
The Greenville, SC brewery is trading hops and barley for boughs of holly Tuesday, Nov. 21-Saturday, Dec. 30.
November 20, 2023
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Kyle Steadings
Asheville at dusk
Entertainment
Choose your own adventure results: AVLtoday edition
You chose how AVLtoday City Editor Grace spent her day in Asheville — from where she ate to how she spent her free time.
November 20, 2023
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Grace Powers
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Volunteer
Comal 864 is feeding 200+ people this Thanksgiving. Here’s how you can help.
In what she calls her “favorite day of the year, every year,” award-winning Chef Dayna Lee organizes a community meal at Comal 864 for people looking for food and fellowship on Thanksgiving Day.
November 16, 2023
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Danielle Johnson
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Culture
These are the 8 Upstate Whataburger locations opening in 2024
The TX-based burger chain, which boasts a 24/7 menu and fan-favorite late night breakfast, will open eight Upstate Whataburger locations in Greenville, Spartanburg, Pickens, and Anderson counties.
November 16, 2023
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Danielle Johnson
WStoday: Winston-Salem buildings downtown shot
City
Choose your own adventure results: WStoday edition
You’ve decided the fate of WStoday City Editor Kellina and how spends her day in the Twin City.
November 14, 2023
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Kellina Wanteu
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City
Project Preview Meetings give an early glimpse at what could be coming to Greenville
Whether you like to be in the know or have feedback for a developer about an upcoming project, the City of Greenville launched monthly Project Preview Meetings to help foster transparency in development.
November 14, 2023
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Danielle Johnson
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Culture
Choose your own adventure: AVLtoday edition
Help choose how AVLtoday City Editor Grace will spend her day in Asheville — from where she eats to how she enjoys her free time.
November 8, 2023
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Grace Powers
Aerial shot of current city hall building (tall, multi-story, black mid-century building)
Elections
The results are in: Here’s who won seats in the 2023 City of Greenville election
The mayor’s seat and three city council seats were up for grabs.
November 7, 2023
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Danielle Johnson
WStoday: Winston-Salem buildings downtown shot
Tourism and Hospitality
Choose your own WStoday adventure
Choose my fate — if you dare.
November 6, 2023
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Danielle Johnson
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Culture
Ice on Main returns for the holiday season in Greenville, SC
Dust off your skates. We’re jumping + twirling into the holiday season with a Greenville tradition.
November 6, 2023
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Danielle Johnson
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Elections
Why you should vote in the 2023 Indianapolis Municipal Election
These candidates, if elected, will help shape the City of Indianapolis’ future over their four-year term.
November 3, 2023
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Nicole Hernandez
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Culture
Greenville’s newest food trail celebrates Eugenia Duke, Duke’s Mayo, and its history
These 20 food stops and four historic spots celebrate Eugenia Duke, her famous Duke’s Mayo, and how it all came to be right here in Greenville, SC.
November 2, 2023
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Danielle Johnson
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Culture
A high-end fashion pop-up is coming to Greenville, here’s what we know
Greenville will get to experience Miami’s luxury Bal Harbour Shops through a new traveling venture called Bal Harbour Shops ACCESS Pop-up.
November 2, 2023
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Danielle Johnson
Downtown by Charlestonpired
Elections
Here’s why you should vote in the 2023 City of Charleston Municipal Election
These candidates, if elected, will help shape the City of Charleston’s future over their four-year term.
November 2, 2023
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Danielle Johnson
Aerial image of downtown Greenville, SC
Elections
Here’s why you should vote in the 2023 City of Greenville Municipal Election
These candidates, if elected, will help shape the City of Greenville’s future over their four-year term.
October 31, 2023
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Danielle Johnson
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Food
Choose your own adventure: GVLtoday edition
You chose how GVLtoday City Editor Danielle spent her day in Greenville from where she ate to what she wrote and how she spent her free time.
October 30, 2023
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Danielle Johnson
Fall Foliage | Photo by @upstateoutdooradventurer
Top Fall Hikes in Greenville, SC
A look at four of our favorite hikes to spot fall foliage in the Upstate.
October 29, 2023
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Danielle Johnson
Photo of a White Claw Concert at the Peace Pavilion in downtown Greenville, SC
Play
Give these Greenville live music venues a listen
We’ve made a concerted effort to orchestrate this roadmap, so you can focus on finding the artists you adore.
October 25, 2023
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Danielle Johnson
Volunteers loading the YMCA of Greenville donation van with food.
Sponsored
Try This: Volunteering with the YMCA of Greenville food program
Did you know? A $25 donation can provide a week’s worth of food for a local family.
Sponsored by
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City
“Brooks’ Playground,” a new and inclusive playground, is coming to Cleveland Park in 2024
A local Greenville family, and their daughter Brooks, identified a need for an inclusive playground and helped make it a reality.
October 24, 2023
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Danielle Johnson
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City
Here’s what Mauldin could name its pedestrian bridge
The City of Mauldin released a shortlist of options to name the pedestrian bridge built over I-385.
October 23, 2023
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Danielle Johnson
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Food
The Après Ski Lodge Bar & Lounge is now open at The Press Room for the holiday season
This pop-up concept will take over The Press Room at the AC Hotel Greenville from November to February + promises to transport you to a cozy lodge in the French Alps.
October 20, 2023
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Danielle Johnson
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