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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 09:22 AM
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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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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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Travel and Outdoors
“See lofty mountains don spring’s fresh green” as we take a spring road trip to Asheville 1950s style
Inspired by a 72-year-old ad in the Greenville News, we’re hitting the road to Asheville to see what’s changed and what’s the same.
April 17, 2025
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Danielle Johnson
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History
Welcome to Pleasantburg, SC
We’re taking a look at what could have been if GVLtoday launced in the 1700s when Greenville, SC was named Pleasantburg, SC.
March 31, 2025
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Jessalin Heins-Nagamoto
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History
How Herman Lay went from selling peanuts in Greenville to founding Lay’s Potato Chips
Herman Lay, a Greenville High School graduate, sold peanuts at the local ballpark and managed a team of local boys selling Pepsi and newspapers before he went on to found and lead the Lay’s corporation.
February 26, 2025
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Danielle Johnson
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Culture
A Greenville woman tried on Mom’s 1985 wedding dress — but it isn’t hers
It’s been 40 years since Connie Payne had her wedding dress preserved at a Greenville dry cleaner (that has since closed). When she pulled out the dress for her daughter to try on ahead of her 2026 wedding, it wasn’t her dress.
August 19, 2025
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Danielle Johnson
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Culture
The bespoke side of Greenville
From tailor-made clothes to craft beverages — try these experiences curated specifically to your needs.
August 15, 2025
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Haley Bartlett
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Travel and Outdoors
Mailbag: Your thoughts on an outdoor library in Greenville
We asked where you’d put one in GVL, and you sent in your ideas.
August 15, 2025
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Patrick Sidwell
Two loaves of sourdough side-by-side on a wooden cutting board. One is cut in half, perched against the other at an angle. They have crusts and a sof interior, with a blurry light background appearing to be a window to outside.
Food
Join the sourdough revolution in Greenville
The bread type is reaching new heights in popularity, and we’re here to help you find the best loaves in GVL, or start making your own.
August 15, 2025
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Patrick Sidwell
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Live
Greenville’s most iconic landmarks
Consider these our Hollywood signs.
August 14, 2025
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Staff
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Development
What does the “Baby BI-LO’s” new owner plan to do with the North Main development?
Many storefronts in the North Main shopping center have remained vacant since the “Baby BI-LO” closed in 2013, but developers hope to change that.
August 14, 2025
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Danielle Johnson
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City
Want to reach Greenville locals? Here’s the easiest way to advertise right now
Reach your local community with our help.
August 8, 2025
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Travel and Outdoors
Where would you put an outdoor library in Greenville?
The concept is taking over South Korea’s capital city. We’re thinking about where we’d copy it in GVL.
August 8, 2025
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Patrick Sidwell
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City
What if... Greenville had Social Districts?
These designated districts — which allow pedestrians within its boundaries to carry open alcoholic beverages outside — are growing in popularity around the US.
August 6, 2025
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Danielle Johnson
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Top Clicks: Here’s what you loved in GVLtoday last month
We keep an eye on your clicks to make sure GVLtoday is always filled with content you love.
July 31, 2025
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Danielle Johnson