History

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Food
We’re taking you inside the factory where Duke’s is made
Born in Greenville and still made in Mauldin, Duke’s Mayonnaise now ranks No. 2 in the US, proving its thick, tangy Southern recipe — and Greenville roots — are here to stay, even as its following and renown continue to grow.
October 30, 2025 01:00 AM
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Danielle Johnson

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History
Do you remember when the Greenville Memorial Auditorium was imploded?
It was almost exactly 28 years ago when Greenvillians said goodbye to the historic Greenville Memorial Auditorium.
September 18, 2025
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Danielle Johnson
The Greenville city seal. It's a black and white round wheel-looking object, with the words "City of Greenville, South Carolina, 1831" around the border. On the inside, a star representing people, mountains/trees, and a cog to represent industry line the circle to give the impression of unity within a wheel.
City
Why doesn’t Greenville have an official flag?
We think it might be time for GVL to get a flag of its own.
August 28, 2025
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Patrick Sidwell
An orange and blue sunset over the bridge at Falls Park, with water rushing over the rocks.
History
Local toponymy: The origin of Greenville place names
We looked at why parts of GVL are named what they’re named.
July 31, 2025
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Patrick Sidwell
An old-timey, sepia-toned photo of soldiers at Camp Sevier. There are four rows of young men lined up, facing the camera in their uniforms and brimmed hats. Some are standing, some are sitting, some are lying on their sides. A wooden building is behind them, and a field for training is behind that building.
History
Greenville during World War I: Camp Sevier
The Textile Capital of the World did its part in securing victory for the Allies during the conflict.
July 25, 2025
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Patrick Sidwell
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Food
We’re celebrating all things peaches in our inaugural Peach Week
July 17, 2025
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Danielle Johnson
South Carolina peaches on the tree.
History
South Carolina: “The Tastier Peach State”
Who really grows the sweetest peaches? We break down production numbers, deep-rooted history, and taste tests in the ultimate “Peach War” — pitting Georgia against South Carolina to see which state’s peaches reign supreme and why local experts say SC deserves the title of “The Tastier Peach State.”
July 13, 2025
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Danielle Johnson
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Culture
Remembering Freedom Weekend Aloft
The iconic hot air balloon festival attracted hundreds of thousands of spectators over the years for an Independence Day Celebration.
July 2, 2025
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Danielle Johnson
The South Carolina flag
History
History of the South Carolina flag
Let’s learn the history of South Carolina’s flag, featuring a palmetto tree and crescent moon.
May 23, 2025
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Dayten Rose
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Play
The top free things to do in Greenville
No cash? No problem. Whether you are spending a day or a lifetime in Greenville, these are some of the best offerings that won’t break the bank.
May 23, 2025
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Danielle Johnson
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Culture
Clayton “Peg Leg” Bates’ iconic tap dancing legacy
Clayton “Peg Leg” Bates went from dancing on the streets of Fountain Inn to dancing on Broadway and “The Ed Sullivan Show.”
May 13, 2025
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Danielle Johnson
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City
A look at Bon Secours Wellness Arena’s $282 million expansion
The updated plans were presented to Greenville County Council as the arena requests funding to make the renovations possible.
January 20, 2026
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Danielle Johnson
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City
Giving Campaign Recap: What we learned from readers
We compiled all of the feedback from our Giving Campaign to learn what readers love most and want to see more of in our newsletters. Here’s a peek at what they said.
January 20, 2026
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STAFF
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City
2016 in Greenville, SC through the eyes of @gvltoday
We’re hopping on the latest social trend and reminiscing on some of 2016’s biggest moments, including our very own launch.
January 16, 2026
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Danielle Johnson
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Just how bad is the traffic in Greenville, SC?
Spoiler alert: Traffic isn’t great. We dove into the Texas A&M Transportation Institute’s congestion data so you don’t have to.
January 15, 2026
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Jessalin Heins-Nagamoto
The Cook's Station | Photo by GVLtoday Team
Small Business
Local love: GVLtoday’s growing guide to reader-recommended small businesses
Help us create a growing guide to small businesses by submitting your favorite local makers, restaurants, and professionals, and sharing this page with a friend.
January 15, 2026
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Danielle Johnson
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Real Estate
The Paris Mountain estate that caught the attention of Zillow Gone Wild
“WHEN I think about Greenville, South Carolina architecture this is exactly what comes to mind,” the post said.
January 14, 2026
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Danielle Johnson
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Nonprofits
Editor’s Pick: Meals on Wheels’ new facility will triple its impact
The new Meals on Wheels building features a 15,000-sqft kitchen with 5,000 sqft of storage for food.
January 13, 2026
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Danielle Johnson
This photo shows a cozy and modern café interior. A hand in the foreground is holding an iced coffee in a clear plastic cup with a lid and straw. The background features a seating area with white chairs, soft-toned furniture, and large windows letting in natural light. The décor includes potted plants, a patterned rug, a glass-top coffee table, and wall art. Outside, it appears to be a rainy day, adding to the cozy ambiance.
Food
A new Coffee Crawl is taking over Greenville for the month of February
The event, which also took place in cities like Charlotte, Raleigh, and Nashville in January, urges participants to explore new coffee shops in their city.
January 12, 2026
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Danielle Johnson
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City
How Court Street could become a pedestrian-only area
If the city moves forward, the plan would close part of East Court Street to cars and expand market and event space.
January 12, 2026
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Danielle Johnson
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Travel and Outdoors
How to get free trees to replace those stinky Bradford Pears
For every Bradford Pear you remove from your property, Clemson and the Forestry Commission will give you a free replacement, but only while supplies last.
January 7, 2026
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Danielle Johnson