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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
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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
Here are the plans for a redevelopment of Conestee Mill
A long-awaited dam stabilization has unlocked plans for a mill-village-inspired redevelopment that would bring housing, commercial space, and new connectivity to Conestee Mill.
November 13, 2025
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Danielle Johnson
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City
A local developer wants to bring Bogey’s Golfgarten to Greenville
The proposed concept would bring a new kind of social space to the Mills Avenue corridor, combining recreation with community. If approved, Bogey’s Golfgarten could become Greenville’s next go-to spot to sip, swing, and stay a while.
November 12, 2025
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Danielle Johnson
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Volunteer
Comal 864 is feeding hundreds of people this Thanksgiving
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 11, 2025
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Danielle Johnson
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Food
Warm up with some soup in Greenville
It’s cold out there, so grab yourself a cup of comfort and enjoy some soup in Gereenville.
November 10, 2025
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Danielle Johnson
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City
Local news, powered by readers like you
Over the next 10 days, we’re launching a reader-driven campaign to sustain what we do best.
November 10, 2025
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Staff
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City
Here’s your first look at the view from the Honor Tower at Unity Park
Unity Park’s Honor Tower will pay tribute to local military and first responders, and architect Paul Endres says he hopes the design “unifies the city and helps bring people together.”
November 10, 2025
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Danielle Johnson
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City
Is Greenville the next live music destination?
There are major investments happening in the live music scene across our city, with many ongoing projects hitting big milestones.
November 6, 2025
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Danielle Johnson
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Events
GVLtoday’s Plan Ahead: Don’t miss these events happening in Greenville
Bookmark this guide for a curated list of events taking place each month that we’re most looking forward to.
November 5, 2025
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Staff
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Food
These 5 Greenville restaurants earned nods in the Michelin’s inaugural American South Guide
From French cuisine to barbecue to farm-to-table, these six Greenville restaurants were tapped for mentions in Michelin’s first American South Guide.
November 3, 2025
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Danielle Johnson