“For every impatient person on social media and for every person that’s not so good at the intersections, we’ve had far more people understanding our situation,” said Mayor Knox White. “Neighbors helping neighbors.”
As if we needed more reasons to love Greenville — we’ve seen some beautiful examples of neighbors helping neighbors during the aftermath of Helene. From cutting down trees to getting tarps on roofs and sharing in warm (or non-perishable) means, we’ve seen this adversity bring our city together.
We could all use some positive news, so here are a few of our favorite examples.
North Main
Folks on North Main are setting up stations for their neighbors to charge phones, sip on a hot coffee, or grab a bite to eat. Neighbors have described this as an opportunity to not only recharge devices but recharge physically and mentally over a meal and fellowship.
Run Club
Greenville Rub Club, a group that hits the Prisma Health Swamp Rabbit Trail 300+ strong each Monday, moved to the green space in front of the Courtyard Marriott for a free community cookout. They also collected canned goods for Asheville and donations for the American Red Cross.
Local restaurants + stores
There are truly too many examples to list, but some of our favorite Greenville businesses have opened their doors, hearts, and outlets to the community:
- Greenville Beer Exchange did a “Hocus Pocus” showing + a community dinner last night.
- Events at Judson Mill opened as a hospitality shelter, providing space for recharging and WiFi connectivity.
- M. Judson Booksellers has been open for Greenvillians to charge their devices — City Editor Stephanie has been there three times in the last four days.
- Table 301 is feeding City of Greenville workers who are cleaning up our city.
- The Anchorage gave away food in The Village yesterday.
If you’re able to, please come out and support these businesses + show them some love.
