The features

• 36 studio apartments
• On-site services
• Common kitchens + laundry areas on each floor
• Community dining space
• Office space
• Mail receptacles
• Meeting space

The funding

• $500,000: Greenville Health Authority: Healthy Greenville Initiative
• $505,000: Greenville County Redevelopment Authority
• $300,000: Greenville Housing Fund
• $225,000: SC Department of Mental Health

The inspiration

• Prisma Health Boo In the Zoo | Wed., Oct. 19 - Sun., Oct. 23 | 3-8 p.m. | Greenville Zoo, 150 Cleveland Park Dr., Greenville | $0.00 - $9.52 | Bring the kiddos in costume to explore the zoo, trick-or-treat, and enjoy attractions like Dragon Alley, Alice’s Fun House, and an extinct species graveyard.

• Village Launch Third Thursday Market | Thu., Oct. 20 | 5-8 p.m. | Poe West, 556 Perry Ave., Greenville | Free entry | Shop a variety of goods from 20+ women and minority-owned start ups and grads of Village Launch — plus, enjoy live music, food trucks, craft beer, and more.
• Firefighters + Fire Trucks | Thu., Oct. 20 | 10-10:30 a.m. | Greenville County Library System, Augusta Road Branch, 100 Lydia St., Greenville | Free | Children 5 years old and under will enjoy a story time followed by a visit from real firefighters + firetrucks in honor of National Fire Safety Month.
• Quilting 101 Beginners Class | Thu., Oct. 20 | 10 a.m. | Anderson County Museum, 202 E. Greenville St., Anderson | Free | Bring your sewing machine to the Anderson County Museum for a quilting how-to workshop — RSVP required + supplies will be provided.

• Fall Woods Palette Knife Painting Class | Fri., Oct. 21 | 6:30-8:30 p.m. | Vino & Van Gogh, 1818 Augusta St., Greenville | $35.00 | Paint a 10x10 landscape in acrylic alongside artist and instructor Maggie Holmes + learn her palette knife painting techniques.

• SHOP Sans Souci | Sat., Oct. 22 | 9 a.m. | Sans Souci Church, 3100 Old Buncombe Rd. | Free entry | Pop by this neighborhood-wide yard sale + makers market featuring handmade goods and produce, plus enjoy a lineup of live music and kids’ facepainting.
• Swamp Rabbits vs Savannah Ghost Pirates | Sat., Oct. 22 | 5:05 p.m. | Bon Secours Wellness Arena, 650 North Academy St., Greenville | $24.00-$54.00 | Catch the first match of the season on the ice.

• Hampton-Pinckney Porchfest | Sun., Oct. 23 | 1:30-5 p.m. | Hampton-Pinckney Historical Preservation Area, Locations vary, Greenville | Free entry | Catch 20+ local musicians play on 10 different porches in Greenville’s first National Historic District, Hampton-Pinckney plus enjoy food trucks and wine + beer from Pangaea Brewing.
• Sunday Jazz Jam | Sun., Oct. 23 | 4-7 p.m. | Chicora Alley, 608 S. Main St., #B, Greenville | Free | Bring and play your jazz instrument at this Sunday evening jam session.

What we tried (with pricing):

• 62º | Sunny | 0% chance of rain

• From their grill to your plate, Meat Me Mediterranean Deli and Grill is now open in the former Rise Biscuits location (1507 Woodruff Rd., Unit D, next to Bonefish Grill). We can’t wait to try the mezzes (think: small plates), bowls + kebabs.
• The Spinx Company has opened a new location in Greer (1599 Highway 101 South, Greer). Replacing an existing location nearby, store #161 offers current items like its fried chicken as well as new items like made-to-order milkshakes, smoothies, and soft-serve ice cream. 🍦

• No. 112. That’s what Clemson University ranked among 900+ national institutions (11 being SC schools) on WalletHub’s list of 2023 College and University Rankings. The University of South Carolina followed at No. 171, and Furman University landed at No. 178. See the other SC schools on the list. 🐅 (FOX Carolina)

• According to SC report card data, Greenville County Schools are currently beating the state’s average in multiple areas, having higher graduation rates (the district’s being 84.8 compared to the state’s 83.8.) + better college and career readiness. ✏️ (Greenville Journal)

• $9 million. That’s how much Canada-based Niagara Pharmaceuticals is investing to establish its first US operations in Cherokee County (1290 Mt. Olive Rd., Cowpens), creating 45 jobs. The new facility will accommodate additional production capacity + be operational in 2023. (Upstate Business Journal)

• W Square is opening in Spartanburg in 2023. The new development (2601 E. Main St., Spartanburg) will sit on 26,000 sqft currently home to a strip mall and feature an outdoor courtyard, a potential brewery, and restaurants including Burrito Hub. (Upstate Business Journal)

• Shared Kitchen is under construction in Anderson, set to be complete in early 2023. The communal space will be used by local food entrepreneurs and will feature two kitchens (one for baking), prep space, cold + dry storage, dishwashing area, and retail space. 🔪 (WYFF 4)

• Yee-Haw Brewing Co. (307 E. McBee Ave., Ste. C) has opened a VIP lounge in its outdoor space. The lounge, featuring a fire pit and a private server, seats 5-10 people + offers unobstructed views of the big screen. Email Yee-Haw to book the lounge. (Greenville Journal)

• It’s almost porchfest time, GVL. The final schedule + event map has been released for the Hampton-Pinckney Porchfest this Sun., Oct. 23. Peep the map and pre-order drink tickets before heading into the weekend. 🗺️

• Soby’s is hosting its Soby’s Reunion Dinner this Sun., Oct. 23 at 6 p.m. Join Soby’s chefs + pastry chefs from the past 25 years for a curated family-style meal of dishes like baked triggerfish, a “Duck Duo,” and honey-glazed beets. Tickets include food, drinks, and gratuity.
• You “butter” believe it — butter boards are the latest internet sensation. Try your hand at creating your own masterpiece by picking the perfect base for your board. 🧈*

• One out of eight women will be diagnosed with breast cancer — but the risk is not the same for all women. Are you high risk? Prisma Health medical oncologist Joe Stephenson, MD, sorts out the facts about high-risk breast cancer (and the difference between risk reduction + prevention).*

• If you WFH like us, it’s nearly time to break out the space heater. Solve chilly mornings the energy efficient way with the Dr. Infrared Heater that warms objects, not the air. Hello, cozy legs. Bonus: Heat your patio with infrared, too. 🔥*

• Greenlink’s services
• Operations and safety
• Finances
• Bus stops and route planning
• The Transit Development Plan