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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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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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History
Presidential visits in Greenville’s history
In honor of President’s Day, we’re rolling back the clock to revisit the times sitting presidents visited Greenville.
February 14, 2025
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Danielle Johnson
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History
The history of the Altamont Hotel
Before there was The Inn at Altamont, there was the Altamont Hotel.
February 10, 2025
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Danielle Johnson
Main Street decorated for the holidays in 1948 | Photo from the James Wilson Collection, Upcountry History Museum
Culture
Unwrap these 3 gifts given to Greenville
These gifts given to Greenville are way better than a Jelly of the Month Club membership.
December 18, 2024
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Staff
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Culture
Which locations around Greenville deserve a historical marker?
Historical markers are physical signs, plaques, and statues that commemorate a significant place or event. Here’s where you said you’d like to see historical markers around Greenville.
December 11, 2024
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STAFF
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City
The Path to Progress is now open at Unity Park
Highlighting the history of the land where Unity Park sits today, The Path to Progress sits in the center of the park right along the Prisma Health Swamp Rabbit Trail.
November 1, 2024
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Danielle Johnson
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Culture
Museums in Greenville
Whether you’re a history buff, art aficionado, or sports fan, these 10+ museums in Greenville have it all.
October 18, 2024
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STAFF
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History
Preserve local history: Bring your memories to Taylors History Harvest
The Greenville Library is hosting Taylors History Harvest to preserve local history — bring your best historic photos, mementos, or memories.
August 19, 2024
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Hanna Williford
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City
One year after Helene
We asked you to share your reflections one year after Helene hit the Upstate.
September 26, 2025
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Danielle Johnson
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City
The City of Greenville wants your help drafting a parks, recreation, and tourism master plan
The new parks, recreation, and tourism master plan is the first of its kind for the City of Greenville
September 22, 2025
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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
A scenic harbor view with a large white and black boat docked in the foreground, calm water reflecting the vessel and colorful houses along the shoreline. Behind the boat stands a historic-looking brick and gray building with a peaked roof. The background features trees with early autumn foliage in shades of green, red, and orange under a cloudy sky.
Travel and Outdoors
The northernmost Greenville in the US
Cue the Noah Kahan playlist — we’re heading to New England.
September 17, 2025
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Patrick Sidwell
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Culture
Greenville’s Fall Bucket List
September 15, 2025
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Danielle Johnson
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Culture
The Greenville Gingerbread Exhibit returns this holiday season
Dough not worry, the fan-favorite Greenville holiday tradition — The Greenville Gingerbread Exhibit — is back.
September 15, 2025
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Danielle Johnson
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City
Spread the local love with GVLtoday’s Best
Make your voice heard, nominate your favorite local biz and they could win GVLtoday’s Best Competition.
September 15, 2025
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Staff
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Travel and Outdoors
How an unconnected telephone brings healing to Conestee Nature Preserve
A new Wind Phone now offers visitors a quiet space in Conestee’s Rock Garden to share unspoken words with lost loved ones.
September 9, 2025
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Danielle Johnson
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City
What Greenville leaders learned on a visit to Boise, ID
Greenville’s civic and business leaders are traveling to Boise, Idaho, for a multiday Intercommunity Leadership Visit — exploring how one of America’s top-ranked cities is tackling growth, innovation, and quality of life. We’re taking you along.
September 9, 2025
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Danielle Johnson
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Real Estate
Here’s your chance to live in a restored 1929 downtown landmark
Once a 1929 synagogue, now a downtown retreat — 307 Townes Street blends history, craftsmanship, and modern luxury. From a dome-crowned primary suite to a garden oasis with a heated pool, this landmark home is on the market.
September 5, 2025
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Danielle Johnson