Greenville home renovator to appear on Magnolia Network
Kym has been rescuing houses for 30 years. | Photo via Goin’ South
Greenvillian with an eye for home design Kym Petrie says she likes to find the worst house on the best street and give it a new life. She’s been doing it for decades + founded Goin’ South Home Rescue in 2020, taking old Greenville homes and fixing them up with modern finishes. Peep these before + afters of one of Kym’s local projects.
The best in the “Fixer Upper” game took notice. Kym will give new life to a Buist Street home built in 1942 on Magnolia Network’s “In With the Old,” (think: Chip and Joanna Gaines). The show follows designers as they reimagine and transform abandoned structures. You can watch the local transformation tomorrow, Wed., Sept. 7.
We love a before + after.
Photos via Goin’ South
“It’s really a love letter to Greenville.”
Kym says the episode showcases a city she loves + the local artisans who help make her designs a reality. Oh, and her immense talent, but she was too humble to mention that.
“We do it to save the neighborhoods.”
Kym’s been renovating homes for three decades + she’s been doing it in the Upstate since she moved to Greenville 15 years ago. From renovating her first home as a single mom looking for a house in a good school district, it became a hobby while working traditional 9-5 jobs. Today, she does it full-time as her “retirement job.”
“I love the real estate. I love the houses. I love saving them and getting the ones nobody else wants,” she tells us.
“If you’re going to do it, do it properly.”
We’ve all been there. A glass of wine and an HGTV marathon and we’re ready to Flip or Flop. Click the button below to see her advice for first-time flippers.
Greenville Drive vs. Asheville Tourists | Tue., Sep. 6 | 7:05 p.m. | Fluor Field at the West End | $7+ | Cheer on the Drive at home one last time with the kickoff of its last homestand of the season.
Trailside Trotters | Tue., Sep. 6 | 6-7:30 p.m. | The Commons, 147 Welborn St.| Meet other trail-trottin’-tap-goers for a run on the Prisma Health Swamp Rabbit Trail. 👟
Wednesday
OneRepublic + NEEDTOBREATHE: Never Ending Summer Tour | Wed., Sep. 7 | 7 p.m. | CCNB Amphitheatre at Heritage Park, 861 S.E. Main St., Simpsonville | $30.50+ | Jam to songs like current Top 40 hit “I Ain’t Worried.” 🎤
Thursday
Fidelity Investments Moonlight Movies | Thu., Sep. 8 | 5-10 p.m. | Falls Park on the Reedy | Free entry | Grab the family + watch “Hidden Figures” with dinner from the One Eyed Donkey food truck. 🎥
Special 75th Anniversary Concert | Thurs., Sept. 8 | 7:30-9:30 p.m. | Timmons Arena, 3300 Poinsett Hwy. | $15+ | Enjoy a night of pop hits, your favorite movie themes (think: Jurassic Park, Star Wars, and more), and music from Queen + Led Zeppelin, just to name a few. 🎶 *
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86º | Scattered thunderstorms | 50% chance of rain
Number
400. That’s how many houses (as of this week)Habitat for Humanity has built in Greenville County since it opened its doors in 1985. Tomorrow, Wed., Sept. 7, Habitat Greenville will raise the wall on its 400th home with members of different faith communities in the Upstate. 🏡
Featured
It’s my town Tyler’s town. A perfect day in Greenville, according to Food Network star Tyler Florence, is the topic of Garden & Gun’s article, “My Town: Tyler Florence’s Perfect Day in Greenville, SC.” The Greenville native, who will be at euphoria this year, calls out Stax Original, Henry’s Smokehouse, and more.
Eat
The Greenville Theatre is hosting Food Truck Fridays during the run of its show, “Something Rotten!” Come hungry for We Got the Beets (Fri., Sept. 9), Project Host’s Host Mobile(Fri., Sept. 16), and One Eyed Donkey(Fri., Sept. 23). Snag “Something Rotten!” tickets to enjoy dinner and a show. 🚚
History
What is now a parking lot at 421ChurchSt. downtown used to be Black’s Sanatorium, the medical practice + home of Dr. William C. Black, the first surgeon in Greenville. John Nolan of Greenville History Tours shares the legacy of Dr. Black + his downtown practice. (Greenville Journal)
Theater
Centre Stage will host its 20th annual New Play Festival from Wed., Sept. 28-Sat., Oct. 1.The eventfeatures staged readings of three plays (selected from up to 100 entries) and admission is free. One playwright’s script will be picked for consideration as part of Centre Stage’s 2023-2024 season. 🎭
Active
Find your center on Thurs., Sept. 15 from 5:30-6:15 p.m. at the Greenville Zoo’s Zen at the Zoo, a yoga class featuring breath work, animal-themed poses + an animal encounter. BYOM — bring your own mat.
Registration for fall volleyball at the YMCA of Greenville (ages 8-16) is now open. The program is designed to teach both new and experienced players how to play + improve their skills. The season starts Mon., Oct. 24 — register before Mon., Oct. 3 to avoid a late fee. 🏐 *
Stat
55%.That’s the percentage of local business owners + hiring managers who responded to our poll and said “hiring and finding qualified candidates" is the biggest challenge they’ve faced with employees over the last three months. Facing a similar issue in your own business?Find Great People can help you find qualified candidates.*
Community
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Feature Job
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Food
Pumpkin spice + everything nice
Where to find pumpkin spice in Greenville, SC
Chestnut Coffee House + Market will have weekly fall drink specials. | Photo by Morgan Cox
The weather says summer, but menus say fall. With chains like Starbucks + Dunkin launching pumpkin spice products, a few local shops are following suit.
Here’s where to get your early-season pumpkin fix:
🍂 Chestnut Coffee House + Market, multiple locations | Add pumpkin to your favorite latte or try one of Chestnut’s other fall syrups, like brown sugar spice + maple cinnamon rosemary.
🍂 Kilwins, 220 N. Main St., Ste. 202 | We only have eyes pies for you, pumpkin pie ice cream with spices and sugared pie crust pieces.
Where else have you seen pumpkin spice popping up around town? Let us know.
THE WRAP
Today’s edition was written by Danielle.
Editor’s pick: I asked Kym about the possibility of a series following her renovations in Greenville. She told me she’s grateful for the opportunity to be on an episode of “In with the Old” and would be excited if something bigger came of it, but nothing’s official at this point. She did say the production crews from out of town fell in love with Greenville, no surprise there.
Editorial: Kyle Steadings, Danielle Johnson, Jessalin Heins-Nagamoto, Kaylee Holland, Ashlea Hearn, Emily Shea | Send us a scoop, question, or feedback.
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