Goodbye old maintenance center, hello public parking. | Photo via @cityofgreenville
$9.7 million. That’s the purchase price for 2.93 acres in the West End at 106 and 154 Augusta St. (surrounding Gather GVL and by Fluor Field), approved by the Greenville City Council in this week’s meeting. The purpose? More public parking.
The property features Greenlink Transit Authority’s (GTA) current maintenance center. GTA is in the process of building a new maintenance facility at 205 Arcadia Dr. off Poinsett Highway, which will allow for fleet expansion and support service enhancements in the county.
Downtown Master Plan’s future West End | Drawings by Urban Design Associates
What’s planned for the property?
While additional public parking is currently planned for the Augusta Street space, the purchase will ensure “the future development of the site is in keeping with the GVL 2040 and the Downtown Master Plan.”
Where can I find parking now?
Here are some City of Greenville public parking options you can find in the West End today:
West End Lot, 106 Augusta St. | 66 spaces, 2 accessible spaces | Daily parking | $1 per hour-$7 per daily max + $5 special events | Download the ParkMobile app and enter Zone 24101 to pay-by-mobile or visit the kiosk behind the bus stop shelter.
South Main Lot, 911 S. Main St. | 45 spaces, 2 accessible spaces | Two-hour parking | Free | This surface lot is adjacent to Fluor Field.
University Lot, 13 University St. | 59 spaces, 4 accessible spaces | Two-hour parking | Free | Find this lot behind 1 Augusta and Velo Fellow.
Find more parking options and information through the city’s interactive map and webpage.
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Andy Warhol: Endangered Species | Wednesday, April 26-Sunday, April 30 | Times vary | Upcountry History Museum, 540 Buncombe St., Greenville | Price of admission | It’s the last week to see this bilingual and accessible exhibition of artist Andy Warhol’s 10 silkscreen prints of endangered species named on the Endangered Species Act of 1973.
Cake & Whiskey Hob Nob | Wednesday, Apr. 26 | 6-8 p.m. | Six & Twenty Distillery, 556 Perry Ave., Ste. B103, Greenville | Free entry | Bring a friend to this businesswomen networking event featuring a cash bar and TIMTations cake.
Thursday, April 27
Piedmont Natural Gas Downtown Alive | Thursday, Apr. 27 | 5:30-8:30 p.m. | NOMA Square, 220 N. Main St., Greenville | Free entry | Angela Easterling and the Beguilers are bringing their country and Americana sound to NOMA Square.
Piedmont Plant and Flower Festival | Thursday, April 27-Sunday, April 30 | Times vary | Greenville State Farmers Market, 1354 Rutherford Rd., Greenville | Free entry | Vendors will have a variety of plants, flowers, home, yard, and garden decor and handmade crafts — Master Gardeners and Clemson Extension agents will be on hand to answer questions.
Friday, April 28
March for Babies: A Mother of a Movement | Friday, Apr. 28 | 5-9 p.m. | Unity Park, 320 S. Hudson St., Greenville | Free entry | Join March of Dimes for a night of family fun with food, kids activities, and a walk to support mothers and babies in the community.
The Community Tap Travelers Rest First Anniversary | Friday, Apr. 28 | 6-9 p.m. | The Community Tap Travelers Rest, 321 S. Main St., Travelers Rest | Free entry | Celebrate The Tap TR’s first anniversary with drink specials, desserts, live music, and other surprises.
Saturday, April 29
Greenville Triumph | Saturday, Apr. 29 | 7 p.m. | Paladin Stadium, 900 Duncan Chapel Rd., Greenville | $15-$60 | Catch the Greenville Triumph face off against North Carolina FC on the home pitch for match day.
Greater Greenville Master Gardeners Annual Plant Sale | Saturday, Apr. 29 | 8 a.m.-12 p.m. | Jeff Lynch Appliances, 17 Roper Mountain Rd., Greenville | Free entry | Join the Greater Greenville Master Gardeners to shop for hundreds of healthy plants, from ground covers to butterfly plants, natives, perennials, and hand-crafted garden art.
Sunday, April 30
Music on the Mountain: Stephen Neil | Sunday, Apr. 30 | 1-4 p.m. | Eagle Mountain Winery, 2330 Hwy. 11, Travelers Rest | Free entry | Join Stephen Neil of the Synergy Twins on the Eagle Mountain Winery patio to hear him play live music on his electric violin while you sip on a glass of wine.
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Nixtamal Mexican Kitchen — a quick-service Mexican food restaurant — will open the first week of May at 679 Fairview Rd. in Simpsonville. The concept, created by the partners behind Tacos & Bla Bla Bla, will feature fresh, Mexican-inspired dishes like tableside guacamole, plus a seafood tower with head-on shrimp, oysters, ribeye, and chorizo sausage. (Post and Courier Greenville)
Smoking Butt Heads BBQ opens this summer at 111 W. Main St. in Spartanburg (formerly Wild Wing Cafe). The concept — from local restaurateur and World Champion pitmaster Todd Smith + brewery owner Nate Tomforde — will feature barbecue, a taproom, and a dedicated live music and event space. Todd’s first location (under different ownership) is on Pelham Road.
Civic
Anna Castro Spratt — a Fine Arts Center high school sophomore and creative writing student — is the first City of Greenville Youth Poet Laureate. During Anna’s two-year term (starting Monday, May 1), she will promote literacy and increase awareness of poetry in the community through readings at meetings and other city locations and occasions. (Greenville Journal)
Concert
Country music artist and “Yellowstone” star Lainey Wilson will perform at Gaffney’s SC Peach Festival (July 12-22) on Friday, July 14. Tickets are available for pre-sale this Thursday, April 27 at 10 a.m. and open to the public on Friday, April 28 at 10 a.m. (Greenville News)
Edu
Clemson University unveiled Clemson Elevate, its new strategic vision. The plan — which aims to “propel Clemson’s success and further strengthen its reputation” — features three core pillars and 15 areas of focus, including academic success and experiential learning, human performance, neuroscience to neuroengineering, and future advanced materials.
Festival
The Mauldin Blues & Jazz Festival takes place this Saturday, April 29 (2-9 p.m.) at the outdoor amphitheater behind the Mauldin Cultural Center. Bring the family to this free event featuring four performances — including Mac Arnold & Plate Full O’ Blues — food and drinks, and activities like community painting and lawn games.
Eat
Lewis Barbecue is hosting a pop-up at Birds Fly South Ale Project on Thursday, May 4 from 5:30-8 p.m. (or until sold out). Indulge in the new Spicy Paloma Kölsch collab release and brisket plates, sandwiches, and sides — plus, play trivia with the Greenville Library System at 6:30 p.m.
Cause
Local nonprofit Just Say Something is hosting its Cakes and Comedy for the Community Fundraiser on Thursday, May 4 (6-9 p.m.) at Think Tank Brew Lab in benefit of the organization’s Youth Impact Program. Bid on cakes and enjoy a night of comedy, eats, and drinks. Get tickets.
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Tonight, The Greenville Drive and Michelin are celebrating night two of Reading All-Stars. Greenville County Schools students who completed the program receive a free ticket to the game and the opportunity to parade around the field and meet the players.
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Read the finalists’ poems in our 2023 poetry contest
The votes are in. | Graphic by 6AM City
We’re pleased to announce that “You, Now” by Mimi Jones is the winner of our 2023 poetry contest.
This poem received the most votes from our audience. A big round of applause to our other finalists and everyone who participated in our contest — it was a true joy for the GVLtoday Editorial team to read what you came up with.
Now, we’re handing it over to Mimi to dazzle us with their creation.
“You, Now” by Mimi Jones
It is early in your life.
Your first sunrise.
You’re beautiful, original,
unlike any other.
Your launch to earth is
a gold ticket.
Make the process easier—
Scoop up passion.
Seek adventure.
Strut your artistic signature.
Choose a fresh perspective.
With great gusto,
find your most interesting you.
You can’t solve yesterday’s riddle~
the question of time.
For youth will only accelerate
by another day into sunset.
I was blown away by the talented poets in our town. If you’re in search of more Greenville-inspired poetry (with a touch of sarcasm), enjoy the highly entertaining work of @haikugreenville.
My favorite:
Come see ‘Ole Long-Neck’
The infamous Greenville duck
That’s bad at limbo
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