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The ultimate road trip to Pawleys Island, SC
The sun rising over the coastline in Pawleys Island, SC.
Find a prettier view for a beach sunset than Huntington Beach, we’ll wait. | Photo by GVLtoday
Now that you’ve booked a getaway with avelo (see above), it’s time to get a road trip on the books. Let’s hit the road to Pawleys Island. From a night out at The Murrells Inlet Marshwalk to the Homemade Cheese Biscuits at Frank’s Outback— we’re spilling all the details on how to have an unforgettable time along the Hammock Coast.

📍 Essential info

Drive time: ~4 hours

Year city was established: 1985

Est. population: 132

🎟️ Experience

Huntington Beach State Park, 16148 Ocean Hwy., Murrells Inlet
One of Danielle’s favorite spots in SC, she recommends parking at the north beach access and walking 1.5 miles north to the jetty — you won’t find better views at sunrise and sunset.

Murrells Inlet Marshwalk, 4025 Hwy. 17 Business, Murrells Inlet
From seafood spots to live music and drinks (Don’t Miss: The Mullet Hut’s Rum-a-rita), plan to spend an afternoon or evening exploring the marsh views. Pro tip: Visit during Taste of the Marshwalk for small plates and a Bloody Mary competition.

🍔 Eat

Frank’s Outback, 10434 Ocean Hwy., Pawleys Island
With greenery walls and strings of lights, you can’t miss this outdoor dining spot — reservations recommended.

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Doughnut pass on Parlor Doughnuts. | Photo by GVLtoday

Parlor Doughnuts, 11359 Ocean Hwy., Pawleys Island
While we wait for the Greenville location to open, grab a dozen doughnuts to take to the beach, sip on a housemade cold brew, or grab our pick: a breakfast sandwich on an unglazed doughnut.

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You’ll find us here every morning of our vacation. | Photo by GVLtoday

Bonus: Brown Fox Coffee Box, Parking lot of Creek Ratz, 4065 US-17 BUS, Murrells Inlet
Grab a cup of coffee (or two) and walk the Marshwalk without the crowds and live music.

Click the button below for more recommendations — including where to stay.

Plus, we want to know: When deciding on a road trip destination, what is the maximum amount of time you want to spend driving? Buckle up and let us know.
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Events

Monday, April 3
  • Monday Night Yoga | Monday, Apr. 3 | 6 p.m. | Camperdown Plaza, 20 E. Broad St., Greenville | Free | Bring your own mat for the first free yoga class of the season.
Tuesday, April 4
  • CATS | Tuesday, April 4-Sunday, April 9 | Times vary | Peace Center, 300 S. Main St., Greenville | $35-$95 | Winner of seven Tony Awards, “CATS” tells the story of one magical night when a tribe of cats gathers for its annual ball to rejoice and decide which cat will be reborn.
  • Tapas & Trivia | Tuesday, Apr. 4 | 7-9 p.m. | The People’s Tap, 250 RiverPlace, Greenville | Free entry | Pick your beer from the tap list, enjoy a snack from The Lazy Goat, and test your trivia knowledge with ParmeJon.
Wednesday, April 5
  • Tap Takeover with Great Notion | Wednesday, Apr. 5 | 5:30-8:30 p.m. | The Community Tap, 217 Wade Hampton Blvd., Greenville | Free entry | Sip craft brews from this Portland, OR award-winning brewery, known for its hazy, fruit-forward IPAs and culinary-inspired sours and stouts.
Thursday, April 6
  • #StartupGVL Launchpad | Thursday, Apr. 6 | 6-8 p.m. | Greenville ONE Center, 2 W. Washington St., Greenville | Free | Showcase, celebrate, and help launch Greenville’s up-and-coming early-stage businesses.
Friday, April 7
Plan Ahead
  • 17th Annual Dragon Boat Upstate Festival | Saturday, May. 6 | 8:30 a.m. | Portman Marina, 1629 Marina Rd., Anderson | Help paddle a specially-designed Dragon Boat to raise money for the Prisma Health Cancer Institute, or volunteer to help make the festival a success.

Plan ahead with our community events calendar.
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Finance

This billion-dollar startup wants to help you retire
Portrait of businesswoman standing against a wooden wall in office.
SmartAsset’s no-cost tool makes it easy to find vetted financial advisors who serve your area. | Photo by Dean Mitchell
This Princeton grad’s startup raised $161 million to help people plan for retirement. 👀

If you’re one of the whopping 110 million Americans over age 50 — or a wise Millennial looking to get ahead — SmartAsset’s no-cost tool makes it easy to find vetted financial advisors serving our local area.

In just a few minutes, you can get matched with up to three financial advisors, each legally bound to work in your best interest. Now that’s service.*
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News Notes

Sports
  • The Gamecock Women’s Basketball Team fell to Iowa 77-73 in the Final Four. There’s still a lot to celebrate: The Gamecocks were SEC regular-season and tournament champions, with the longest winning-streak in program history (42 games). Commemorate the Gamecock’s historic season with some fresh gear.
  • Attention parents: The last day for the YMCA of Greenville’s Spring Sports Registration is Wednesday, April 5. Fill your child’s spring itinerary with activities like cross country, flag football, t-ball, and more. Pro tip: Late registration is April 6-10, so there’s still time.*
Festival
Opening
  • Waffle Drop at Hampton Station (1320 Hampton Ave., Ste. 204) opens Saturday, April 8 from 12-8 p.m. Stop in for waffle sticks and bubble waffles loaded with sweet toppings (read: fruit, ice cream, and whipped cream).
Outdoors
  • The Upper Marrowbone Boardwalk at Conestee Nature Preserve (840 Mauldin Rd.) reopened after the trails team and volunteers rebuilt the preserve’s largest boardwalk.
Active
  • Get your step on. From now until October, Xtreme Hip Hop with Bri will host a free Xtreme Step class at Camperdown from 6-7 p.m. on the first Wednesday of each month. Bring your own board or reach out to Bri to borrow one — inventory is limited.
Number
  • 30,000. That’s how many pairs of shoes Gamecock Women’s Basketball Coach Dawn Staley has given away with her INNERSOLE foundation, including a recent surprise giveaway at the West Greenville Community Center.
State
  • This month, SC is celebrating its first-ever Innovation Month. Governor Henry McMaster will make a proclamation today, Monday, April 3 at 2 p.m. celebrating our state’s robust ecosystem of academia, entrepreneurship, government, and industry. Check out the full lineup of statewide innovation events taking place in April.
Family
  • Looking for a fun, educational, and play-filled summer camp experience for your child? Each camp day at TCMU-Greenville is infused with STEAM-based learning and museum exploration for rising Pre-K to 5th grade learners. Bonus: Caregivers can book morning or afternoon half-day camp or full-day camp. Learn more and register.*
Announced
  • Congrats to @hannahwigingtonroberts and @cyncity_90, last week’s winners of our Dinner On Us giveaway in partnership with Greenville Federal Credit Union. They’ll each be receiving five $100 gift cards to five local restaurants of their choice. Thanks to all who entered, and keep an eye out for our next Dinner On Us giveaway.*
Wellness
  • Our tip for a gentle, gradual wake-up: Amazon’s Halo Rise, which uses smart alarm clock technology to simulate a sunrise. Bonus: Turn on the sleep tracking feature to help improve your sleep — no wearable device required.
Correction
  • In Friday’s newsletter, we shared the news of Miracle Hill Ministries’ first published book, “Isabelle’s Invisible Neighbor.” The book was written by Miracle Hill’s grant writer, Sandy Furnell, not Nancy.
Biz

How cool is this?

The coolest thing made in SC is made in Greenville
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Greenville’s F-16 Fighting Falcon won in 2023. | Hand-out/Lockheed Martin Aeronautics
What’s cooler than being cool? The F-16 Fighting Falcon.

The jet — produced by Lockheed Martin right here in Greenville — was named “The Coolest Thing Made in South Carolina” in the SC Manufacturers Alliance’s bracket-style competition, SC Manufacturing Madness.

The second annual contest spanned two months, and started with 246 nominated products. The top 16 made the bracket, and weekly votes were cast (220,000+ total) to narrow down the winner.

Among the final four were also two other Upstate manufacturers:
Way to go, Lockheed Martin, GE Vernova, and Electrolux Home Products Inc.
The Wrap
 
Danielle Barilla in a purple lace shirt

Today’s Edition By:
Danielle
From the Editor
Take it from a former local, SC’s Hammock Coast is special. Of all the recommendations I gave, I have one favorite: Huntington Beach State Park. It’s where my husband, Clay, asked me to marry him.

Missed Friday’s newsletter? Saluti to this annual heritage festival.
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