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23 questions for 2023

23 questions for 2023 in Greenville, SC
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There’s nothing like a night downtown. | Photo by @james_simpson_photography
Happy (almost) New Year, Greenville. 🎉

2023 is just about here, and with it will come a whole new year of reasons to have Greenville pride. Who knows what new restaurant might open and what skyline changes we might see, but we know one thing for sure — we want to write about what matters to you, our readers, the most.

That’s why we’re polling the crowd for questions you want answered in 2023 — any piece of Greenville life you’ve always wanted to read into with your morning cup of coffee in hand. Want to know where to get the best breakfast bagel? The oldest businesses in our city? Which concerts are coming into town? A local legend?

Dream big, and tell us what’s in your heart of hearts, because the questions you asked us last year were some of our favorite topics to cover.

Submit your question below to influence the stories you’ll read next year — it’s our New Year’s resolution to answer 23 of these. Stay tuned in 2023 as we bring you the answers you want most + watch the rest of the year unfold. ✨
QUESTION
 

What do you want us to cover in 2023?
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Friday, Dec. 23
  • Late Nite Bar + Birrias | Friday, Dec. 23 | 10:30 p.m.-2 a.m. | GB&D, 147 Welborn St., Greenville | Free | Join @tacogvl for a late-night pop up at Golden Brown & Delicious.
  • Valentine Wolfe and the Ghosts of Christmas Past | Friday, Dec. 23 | 7-9:30 p.m. | Greenville Beer Exchange, 7 S. Laurens St., Ste. A, Greenville | Free | Join musician Valentine Wolfe for a night of live music and holiday cheer — all ages are welcome.
  • Greenville Swamp Rabbits vs. Atlanta Gladiators | Friday, Dec. 23, Wednesday, Jan. 25 | 7:05 p.m. | Bon Secours Wellness Arena, 650 N. Academy St., Greenville | $22-$50 | Watch the Swamp Rabbits take on the Atlanta Gladiators.
Saturday, Dec. 24
  • Live Music: Brian Ashley Jones | Saturday, Dec. 24 | 3-5 p.m. | Fireforge Crafted Beer, 311 E. Washington St., Greenville | Free | Enjoy a festive show with singer-songwriter Brian Ashley Jones.
  • Christmas Eve Blowout Party | Saturday, Dec. 24 | 11 a.m.-4 p.m. | Southernside Brewing Co., 25 Delano Dr., Unit D, Greenville | Free | Enjoy happy hour + drink specials, family activities, and holiday decor.
Sunday, Dec. 25
  • Christmas Buffet | Sunday, Dec. 25 | 10 a.m.-7 p.m. | Roost, 220 N. Main St., Greenville | $0-$44 | Feast on a Roost’s Christmas Buffet featuring breakfast items, chilled seafood, carving stations, a salad bar, and more.
  • Christmas Day Meal | Sunday, Dec. 25 | 11:30 a.m. | Comal 864, 1112 Woodside Ave., Greenville | Free | Donate food, gently used coats + help hand out free plates of food to people in need.
Monday, Dec. 26
  • Skating on the Big Ice presented by Duke Energy | Monday, Dec. 26-Friday, Dec. 30 | 12-5 p.m. | Bon Secours Wellness Arena, 650 N. Academy St., Greenville | $15 | All ages are invited to lace up their skates, hit the big ice, and enjoy the fun on the Bon Secours Wellness Arena ice.
Tuesday, Dec. 27
  • Trailside Trotters | Tuesday, Dec. 27 | 6-7:30 p.m. | The Commons, 147 Welborn St., Greenville | Free | Meet other trail-trottin’ tap-goers for a run on the Prisma Health Swamp Rabbit Trail.
Wednesday, Dec. 28
  • Trivia Night | Wednesday, Dec. 28-Wednesday, Sept. 4 | 6:30-8:30 p.m. | Pangaea Brewing Co, 115 Welborn St., Greenville | Free | Put your knowledge to the test + enjoy a craft beer.

We have a calendar filled with events and 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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A beginner’s guide to ice carving 🧊
three people stand behind an ice sculpture of an angelfish
We named our masterpiece Nemo’s Guardian Angel-fish. | Photo by GVLtoday
Hey, Greenville, Kimberly + Darrius here. 👋 We recently stepped out of our comfort zones (aka 6AM City headquarters) for a cool experience at The Culinary Institute of the Carolinas at Greenville Technical College.

The school’s suite of hospitality courses range from front-of-house and hotel management to food + beverage pairings and buffet organization (which involves two weeks of ice carving — a skill that is apparently needed in the industry). See what happened when we tried our hand at ice carving. (Yes, chainsaws were involved.)

What we tried:

We started with a 300 lb. block of ice. Chef Austin, a former Greenville Tech student turned instructor, led us step-by-step to transform the ice into a stunning sculpture named Nemo’s Guardian Angel-fish. For professionals, most sculptures take about an hour and a half to two hours depending on the amount of detail included. It took us about three hours to complete ours (not too bad for a pair of amateurs).

Ice sculptures are incorporated into the decor of many events, including weddings, engagement parties, corporate events, and more. Some are designed for guest interaction and are used to display food or as a fun way to chill drinks (ice luge anyone?)

Keep reading to see what not to miss + what we’re still talking about (and to find out how you can take advantage of $0 tuition scholarships Greenville Tech is offering students next semester).*

Weather
  • 29º | Sunny | 0% chance of rain
Development
  • A 19-story, multi-family development has been proposed for the Cultural Corridor (the property within Academy, College, and Buncombe Streets). If approved, the tower — developed by Charleston-based The Beach Company (the developers of Canvas Lofts on Buncombe Street) — will feature 264 market-rate residential units + 2,000 sqft of first floor retail space.
  • Plans have been resubmitted for a mixed-use development (319 Rhett St.). The 249-unit multifamily complex + 154-room hotel, along with retail space and parking, was first submitted to the Design Review Board Urban Panel in August. The proposal with changes will be reviewed by the board on Thursday, Jan. 5.
Civic
  • The Greenville County Veterans Memorial has been removed from its previous location (301 University Ridge) and will be reinstalled at the new County Square redevelopment. The Greenville Veterans Memorial Plaza will feature the same names as part of a larger memorial with seating for reflection + green space.
  • Here’s a holiday gift. The City of Greenville will offer free parking downtown starting today, Friday, Dec. 23 and through the weekend, Saturday, Dec. 24 + Sunday, Dec. 25. Swing downtown for some last minute shopping, or bring your out-of-town guests to experience the perfect holiday itinerary. 🚗
  • The City of Greenville is preparing for the dangerously cold temperatures moving in today. The fire department is reminding you to keep anything that can burn at least three feet from all heat sources, never use an oven to heat your home, and turn space heaters off when unattended. 🧊
Number
  • 2,400. That’s how many kids will receive new shoes this holiday season thanks to GFD joining forces with other local departments and Christmas Shoes, a local nonprofit that handpicks a pair of sneakers for each child on its list. 👟
History
  • Did you know there are 91 National Historic Places in Greenville County? Buildings, objects, sites, and city blocks all across Greenville could be part of that number. Contact your State Historic Preservation Office if you’ve got a tip on an unsurveyed historic place.
Feel Good
  • Time to give MUSC Health’s Therapy Animal Program a round of a-paws. In addition to the good work they do all year, 22 teams of therapy dogs + their volunteer humans joined a Howliday Parade to brighten the season for patients at several MUSC Health locations. (Have a dog with love to give? Consider volunteering.) 🐶 *
Finance
  • With 2022 almost at an end, Better Business Bureau has compiled its annual list of the top 12 scams of the holiday season (read: the naughty list). Watch out for these schemes designed to steal your holiday cheer — and learn how to protect yourself.*
Real Estate
  • In the century-plus since its past life as a bustling cotton mill, Woodside Mill has been restored to its glory and adapted into one-of-a-kind, loft-style apartment homes with modern updates. Think: character-rich spaces + open living concepts redesigned for everyday functionality. Studios, one-, two-, and three-bedroom apartments are available now. 🏡 *
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Taking a break
City Editors Kyle and Danielle taking a photo with Chef Tyler Florence.
We didn’t have “meet Tyler Florence” on our 2022 bingo cards. | Photo by GVLtoday
As we sit down to our laptops for the last time in 2022, it’s nice to reflect back on the year behind us and be thankful for all the great stories we were able to write.

From our hard hat tour of the Grand Bohemian Lodge to the opening of Unity Park, we had fun sharing this wonderful city with you. Thank you for being a reader of GVLtoday.

We will be taking a break next week, catching our breath, and spending time with friends and family. Your next regularly scheduled newsletter will hit your inbox Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2023. We hope you’re able to step away as well. And if you find yourself with some downtime, here are a few ways to get out there and explore Greenville:
Have a wonderful holiday season and a happy new year.

Danielle + Kyle
6AM City In-house
THE WRAP

Today’s issue was written by Danielle.

Editor’s pick: I can’t believe this is my last newsletter of 2022. Where did the time go? I am so honored to have joined the GVLtoday team this year. I fall more and more in love with our city with every story. I can’t wait to hit the ground running in 2023.

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