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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
Why Greenville’s drinking water is some of the best in the US
From winning awards to protecting wildlife, you may not know these facts about Greenville’s drinking water.
July 26, 2024
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Danielle Johnson
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Culture
Local libations: A round of Greenville-centric craft beers
A turn of phrase here, a recognizable Greenville nod there — these craft beers found around our city take local pride seriously.
July 19, 2024
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Monica Garske
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Culture
Greenville’s 1999 time capsule
What was Greenville like at the turn of the millennium? We took a look back at the final year of the 20th century to see what life was like pre-Y2K.
July 17, 2024
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Michael Beausoleil
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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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City
A look at the past and future of Union Bleachery in Greenville, SC
Redevelopment and cleanup efforts are progressing for the Union Bleachery.
March 14, 2024
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Kyle Steadings
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History
The haunted history of the Greenville Tuberculosis Hospital
From strange sounds to seeing shadows, let’s take a look at some of the reports of supernatural occurrences at the Greenville Tuberculosis Hospital.
October 27, 2023
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Jordan
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Sponsored
The South Carolina State Museum is turning 35 (but its story is much older)
From mill to museum, we’re exploring the history of how SCSM came to be — and how South Carolinians can celebrate its big anniversary.
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City
A look at Greenville County’s Historical Society
The Historical Society is your one stop shop for all things Greenville history. From photos and maps to gifts, you can learn all about your favorite city.
September 1, 2023
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Kendall
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Culture
19 historic street names in Greenville
Greenville, SC has 200+ years of history. In this guide, we’re diving into historic street names in Greenville.
April 24, 2023
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STAFF
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Culture
Neighborhood Guide: Overbrook
December 13, 2022
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Kyle Steadings
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From the field to the finish line: LIFE Scholarship alumni making an impact
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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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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
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Small Business
GVLtoday’s 2025 holiday gift guide: 90+ finds for everyone you love
Including gifts for significant others, retirees, holiday parties, young people, and gifts that ship fast.
October 31, 2025
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Emily Shea-Owen