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Ducks floating along Falls Park at the Annual Reedy River Duck Derby.
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Event Spotlight: Reedy River Duck Derby
Watch 14,000 rubber ducks float down the Reedy River.
April 21, 2026 10:51 AM
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Danielle Johnson

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Cyber Monday deal alert: Save 10% on tickets to “The Nutcracker”
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Try This: Peek behind the scenes of the Medical Lab Technician program at Greenville Technical College 🔬
With a 100% job placement rate, this program teaches students how to find success in medical labs across the Upstate.
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Culture
Win the holidays with gifts from these local Etsy sellers
Whether your budget is $10, $20, or $200, find a completely unique gift for everyone on your list. 🎁
November 21, 2022
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Here’s how we’re saying thank you
Our readers’ dedication + engagement allows us to do what we love, and we want to say thank you.
November 21, 2022
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Road trip: Go “sea” the holiday magic at the South Carolina Aquarium
’Tis the season for making memories, and the South Carolina Aquarium in Charleston is swimming with festive fun.
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Culture
Unique gem shops in Greenville, SC
November 17, 2022
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Kyle Steadings
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Culture
Nominations are open for the Upstate Music Awards
Winners will be announced this spring, but here’s how you can help decide who gets the awards.
November 16, 2022
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Danielle Johnson
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Culture
A spa at Hotel Hartness
November 11, 2022
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Jessalin Heins-Nagamoto
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Culture
Sweet new mural at Camperdown Plaza features holiday twists of Greenville, SC landmarks
Our readers have some eagle eyes and identified the Greenville landmarks in the artwork.
November 11, 2022
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Danielle Johnson
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Culture
The ultimate gift guide for the holidays
We’ve got you covered with our holiday gift guide featuring clothing and accessories for every personality from our online shop, Six & Main.
November 10, 2022
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A rendering depicting the new Safe Harbor Facility with lattice work and the signature green butterfly.
Nonprofits
Safe Harbor receives funds for a new shelter facility
The 45,000 sqft facility is “one-of-a-kind” in SC and will triple Safe Harbor’s capacity thanks to funds from TD Bank, The Innovate Fund, and the SC Community Loan Fund.
June 18, 2024
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Stephanie Freeman
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50+ brunch restaurants to try in Greenville
Check out these brunch restaurants, cafes, and diners in Greenville, SC serving a variety of egg dishes, mimosas, bloody marys, and more.
June 17, 2024
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Kyle Steadings
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10+ activities for retired locals in Greenville
If you’re recently retired and looking for things to do, here’s our guide to retirement in Greenville.
June 14, 2024
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Stephanie Freeman
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History
A new history series explores Greenville’s past
Hosted by the Greenville County Historical Society, the 2024-2025 Lecture Series will help Greenvillians learn more about our city by looking at its past.
June 13, 2024
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Danielle Johnson
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Channel your inner Jedi as “The Force Awakens” at the Upcountry History Museum
UHM’s newest exhibition “Finding the Force... Awakening an Empire” features costumes from the latest “Star Wars” movies on display for the first time.
June 12, 2024
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Stephanie Freeman
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City
Here’s what a penny sales tax could mean for Greenville County roads
This penny sales tax, which could appear on the ballot in November, would help repair and improve roads and bridges throughout the county.
June 10, 2024
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Stephanie Freeman
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Food
Greenville filmmakers won a James Beard Award for their short film about Sum Bar
“Great Wall” — a short film by Undercurrent Film Company — followed Khailing Neoh’s journey to open her downtown dim sum restaurant Sum Bar.
June 9, 2024
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Danielle Johnson
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June 7, 2024
A tin pan with white paper fulled with tortilla chips and a small black cup filled with guacamole.
Food
Locals’ List: Guacamole edition
We asked our readers their favorite spots to grab guacamole, and their answers guac-ed.
June 6, 2024
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Stephanie Freeman
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Food
Vintage Coffee Cafe brings “good vibes” to Overbrook
From the team behind Coastal Crust, Vintage Coffee Cafe wants to offer a family-friendly cafe with a flavorful menu.
June 5, 2024
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Danielle Johnson