Safety first 🚦
A neon green crosswalk at the intersection of Stone and Main.
High-visibility crosswalks were installed at Stone and North Main. | Photo via the City of Greenville
The City of Greenville wants to make roads safer for pedestrians, and you could see changes coming to some busy roadways to make it happen.

Engineers provided an update on Greenville’s ongoing pedestrian safety study on Mon., Sept. 26, which included a new focus area of streets for the remainder of the study.

What started as a list of 46 high traffic areas with a high number of crashes (and near misses) involving pedestrians has been narrowed down to 10 streets:
  • Academy Street
  • Augusta Street
  • Buncombe Street
  • Church Street
  • Laurens Road
  • Mills Avenue
  • North Street
  • Pendleton Street
  • Pete Hollis Boulevard
  • Pleasantburg Drive
A map showing streets identified in Greenville's pedestrian safety study.

These 10 streets will continue to be studied through 2022. | Map via the City of Greenville

The purpose of the study is to develop a plan that reduces the number of crashes and near misses involving pedestrians. Some current countermeasures being considered to accomplish that goal include:
  • Improvements to lighting
  • Additional walk signals
  • Pedestrian-only signal cycles
  • High-visibility crosswalks
  • Additional sidewalks
  • Yield-to-pedestrian signs
  • Raised crosswalks
As the study narrows down possible solutions, other factors will be considered, including a cost-benefit analysis, when developing a list of potential safety projects.

The final report will be presented to City Council in December.
EVENTS
 

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Today
  • Wiggle Wednesday | Wed., Sept. 28 | 4-6 p.m. | Sun and Soil Plant Parlor, 512 Augusta St. | Free entry | Mingle with fellow plant + pup lovers — plus get 10% off plants if you bring your dog. 🐾
  • Raise the Stage | Wed., Sept. 28 | 5 p.m.-11 p.m. | Golden Grove Farm & Brew, 115 Krim Rd., Piedmont | $20 | Sip craft beer and listen to live music from The Work, The Grateful Brothers, and the Reedy River String Band.
  • Woofstock ‘22 | Wed., Sept. 28 | 6-8 p.m. | Camperdown Plaza, 20 E. Broad St. | Free | Grab your pup to enjoy your favorite vendors, sips + live music from Logan Rice.*
Thursday
  • Fidelity Investments Moonlight Movies | Thurs., Sept. 29 | Dusk | Falls Park | Free entry | It’s a Throwback Thursday with an outdoor viewing of “Superman” starring Christopher Reeve. 🎥
  • Shred Day | Thurs., Sept. 29 | 9 a.m.-12 p.m. | Eisenhower Drive Parking Lot, 1 Exposition Dr. | Free | Bring three boxes (10" x 12" x 15") or three kitchen trash bags (13 gallon) of items to be shredded.
Friday
  • Arts + Eats Festival | Fri., Sept. 30 + Sat., Oct. 1 | Times vary | Downtown Greer, 301 E. Poinsett St. | Free entry | Shop artisans, enjoy a bite and brew, and listen to live music.
  • Oktoberfest 2022 | Fri., Sept. 30 + Sat., Oct. 1 | 11 a.m.-9:30 p.m. | NOMA Square | Free entry | Celebrate Oktoberfest with unique contests including bratwurst eating and stein holding. 🍻
Saturday
  • Swamp Rabbits Fan Fest | Sat., Oct. 1 | 11 a.m.-2:30 p.m. | Bon Secours Wellness Arena | Free | Skate on the same ice as the Swamp Rabbits to kick off the 2022-2023 season. 🏒
Plan Ahead
  • Rooftop Regale | Mon., Oct. 3 | 6:30 p.m. | CAMP, 2 E. Broad St. | $250 | Enjoy drinks and tastings at CAMP, Juniper + Falls Tower, all benefiting Mill Village Ministries.
  • Kip Moore | Sat., Oct. 8 | 11 p.m. | Blind Horse Saloon*
With Hurricane Ian on the move, please note events are subject to be postponed or canceled. Be sure to check in with event hosts and businesses via social media to be aware of any cancelations or event updates.

We have a monthly guide filled with events + activities you can plan for in advance. Click the button below to bookmark ideas for upcoming date nights, family outings, and time with friends.

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Real Estate
 
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A 4-minute stroll from .408 Jackson is all it takes to enjoy sips + eats from Gather, a vibrant restaurant collective in the heart of downtown. | Rendering provided by Lincoln Property Company
Did you know? .408 is the record average for single-season rookies in the MLB and it’s held by our fave hometown hero, Shoeless Joe Jackson. ⚾

Meet .408 Jackson, GVL’s newest luxury apartment community inspired by Jackson’s legacy. Located in the West End (with views of Fluor Field + downtown) and within walking distance of Main St., residents can enjoy studio, one-, two-, or three-bedroom floor plans and a full roster of community amenities, including
  • Fitness center
  • Clubroom + gameroom
  • Indoor + outdoor yoga spaces*
MEET YOUR NEXT HOME (RUN)
NEWS NOTES
 

Weather
  • 73º | Partly cloudy | 0% chance of rain
Sports
  • The Gamecocks moved their football game against SC State to Thurs., Sept. 29 at 7:30 p.m. ahead of Hurricane Ian + its potential impact. Clemson says it’s monitoring the weather situation ahead of the No. 5 Tigers hosting ESPN College GameDay + No. 10 NC State Sat., Oct. 1. 🏈 (TigerNet.com)
Civic
  • The City of Greenville will hold three more public meetings about redistricting after the 2020 census showed Greenville’s four districts are no longer balanced: Mon., Oct. 3 (111 Welborn St.), Tues., Oct. 4 (112 Rebecca St.) + Mon., Oct. 17 (904 Townes St.).
Opening
  • The Nested Fig Garden, formerly Roots on Augusta, is opening its new location (2235 Augusta St.) on Thurs., Oct. 13. The shop will offer indoor plants, like its former location, but will also offer a brick and mortar location for the online home and garden boutique The Nested Fig. 🌱
Closing

  • Koi Asian Bistro’s Haywood Mall location (700 Haywood Rd.) is permanently closing at the end of this month. The owner informed GVLtoday that the increased cost of rent + goods is the reason for closing. The Pelham Road location (115 Pelham Rd., Ste. 14) will remain open.
  • Canopy Car Wash (2312 Wade Hampton Blvd.) is closing at the end of its business day Fri., Sept. 30. Papa Bear Car Wash bought the building + land from the nearly 30-year-old business and plans to open in spring 2023. (WYFF 4)
Ranked
  • No. 10. That’s how Lewis Barbecue ranked on Southern Living’s list of “The South’s Top 50 Barbecue Joints.” Also on the list, Home Team BBQ at No. 38. After grabbing some brisket from Lewis + a Gamechanger from Home Team, peep the full list and plan your Carolina barbecue road trip. 🍽️
Featured
  • Luxury travel + lifestyle blog Pursuitist featured Bank of America Fall for Greenville — coming up Fri., Oct. 14-Sun., Oct. 16 — as “the perfect time to explore some of the other great experiences this charming walkable town has to offer.” See its must-dos.
Arts
  • Glenis Redmond — an award-winning poet — was named Greenville’s first Poet Laureate, an honorary position aimed at promoting literature + literacy among Greenvillians. Glenis, who will serve a two-year term, says she’s excited Greenville is promoting poetry in her hometown in this way.
Older Adults
  • While we can’t extend our youth, we can age healthy. The key? Embrace preventative care. Hear from Prisma Health geriatrician Margaret Matthews, MD, PhD, about how to “live long and die short.” *
Eat
  • ICYMI, fall flavors have arrived at Vampire Penguin (peep the Granny’s Apple Pie). Bonus: Now through Sat., Oct. 8, buy two desserts and get the third one free. Yum, what a sweet deal. 🐧*
  • Skip the meal hassle with Sunbasket, a meal kit delivery service that makes healthy eating beyond easy. Sunbasket offers 10 different meal plans that work for those with dietary preferences and specific restrictions (think: paleo, gluten-free, veg, diabetes-friendly + more). Bonus: Sign up for $100 off your first four deliveries. 🥕 *
Pets
  • Woof woof. That’s the sound of your pup asking what they’re going to be for Halloween this year. Our ideas: Sherlock Holmes, a professional chef, a fluffy lion, Oscar the Grouch, or a taco. Cats can get in on the fun too, as a “Meowbucks” barista, a slice of bread, or a sophisticated Parisian. 🎃 *
Celebrate
  • Holiday parties, festive receptions, corporate retreats — oh my. Endeavor has Greenville covered when it comes to vibrant, upscale event spaces with great views. Bonus: They even have a stadium kitchen for chef-grade cooking events + private dining. Contact them to schedule a tour.*
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City
 

Hurricane Ian’s impacts
National Weather Service map of Tropical Storm Ian from its 11 a.m. update on Thurs., Sept. 29.
Ian is currently predicted to make a second landfall in SC as a category 1 hurricane. | Map via NWS, 11 a.m. update
Hurricane Ian is expected to impact the Upstate this week. Here’s what officials are saying about the storm:
  • National Weather Service: Wind, rain, possible storm surges, flash flooding, and other tropical storm effects will most likely begin on Thursday + continue into the weekend.
  • SC Emergency Management (SCEMD): All South Carolinians should have emergency plans, as hurricanes + tropical storms impact more than just the coast.
  • Governor Henry McMaster: Announcements will be made as necessary (Think: Closures, evacuations + emergency declarations), but South Carolinians should prepare for bad weather.
How can you prepare?
  • Check out SC’s Hurricane Guide.
  • Make sure your devices + back up batteries are charged in the event of a power outage.
  • Have your emergency kit packed and ready.
  • Keep an eye on local weather sources for the latest information.
THE WRAP

Today’s issue was written by Danielle.

Editor’s pick: Southern Living’s list of “The South’s Top 50 Barbecue Joints” has me ready to hit the road. The No. 1 spot, Scott’s Bar-B-Que, is in Hemingway, SC (~3.5 hours from Greenville). I used to live about an hour from the legendary joint + can truthfully say the whole hog barbecue is unmatched.

Missed yesterday’s newsletter? Grab your GVL besties and start a book club with one of these books by Greenville authors.
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