06.26.2023

Today’s Forecast

85º | Scattered thunderstorms | 60% chance of precipitation | Sunrise 6:18 a.m. | Sunset 8:47 p.m.

🩺 Coming soon to SC

Here’s an update on SC’s first College of Veterinary Medicine at Clemson

We’re yearning for some learning. | Rendering via Clemson University

We’re less than two years from the first class of 80 students at Clemson University’s College of Veterinary Medicine, which will open in 2026. ICYMI, this is the university’s first professional school and the first-of-its kind program in SC.

Dean Steven Marks told Greenville Journal, “They’re [Clemson] a well-established agricultural-based university and they’ve always felt like they were missing a college of veterinary medicine.”

Next steps

The school can’t officially enroll students until it receives a letter of accreditation (called the Letter of Reasonable Assurance) from the American Veterinary Medical Association Council on Education. Marks said the letter is expected to arrive in 2025.

In addition to finalizing the curriculum and hiring facility + staff, Stacia Harris — the marketing and communications director — is tasked with promoting the new school. “I’ve been overwhelmed by how enthusiastic and supportive folks have been,” Harris said. If you’re so inclined, feel free to tell your friends about it, too.

The need

Mars Veterinary Health found a need for 41,000 veterinarians by 2030 — the year Clemson’s first class of veterinarians will graduate.

They will help meet a need here in the Upstate + across the Palmetto State, where experts found:

33% of SC counties have fewer than five veterinarians.
48% of SC counties have fewer than 10 veterinarians.
~200 SC students were actively enrolled in 13 out-of-state veterinary colleges last year.

The college will be located on Queen Street across from Clemson’s equine center and is supported by the SC General Assembly + Governor Henry McMaster.

Events

Monday, June 26

Summer Movie Night | Monday, June 26 | 6 p.m. | Yee-Haw Brewing Co., 307 E. McBee Ave., Greenville | Free entry | Enjoy free popcorn as you watch “Top Gun: Maverick.”
Trailside Blazers | Monday, June 26 | 6-9 p.m. | The Commons, 147 Welborn St., Greenville | Free | Take a skate down the Prisma Health Swamp Rabbit Trail.

Tuesday, June 27

Books Over Drinks | Tuesday, June 27 | 12 a.m.-9 p.m. | M. Judson Booksellers, 130 S. Main St., Ste. 200, Greenville | $35 | Sip on cocktails as you converse with New York Times bestselling author Ashley Poston.
Family Night | Tuesday, June 27 | 4-11 p.m. | Social Latitude, 1812 Woodruff Rd., Greenville | Free entry | Bring the family for a night of games like axe throwing and food specials.

Wednesday, June 28

Yoga in the Park | Wednesday, June 28 | 6:30-7:30 p.m. | Paris Mountain State Park, 2401 State Park Rd., Greenville | $10 | BYO mat and enjoy an evening of yoga in the field by Pavilion 3 — registration required.
Greenville Technical College Career Pathways Scholarship Info Session | Wednesday, June 28 | 4-6 p.m. | Greenville Technical College - Dreisbach/Anderson Student Success Center (Bldg 102), 506 South Pleasantburg Dr., Greenville | Free | Find out how your college costs could be covered this fall with the new Career Pathways Scholarship — registration required.*

Thursday, June 29

Run2Overcome 15th Anniversary Party | Thursday, June 29 | 5-7 p.m. | The People’s Tap, 250 RiverPlace, Greenville | $15 | You can support the Julie Valentine Center by purchasing a VIP ticket including a complimentary drink, The People’s Tap souvenir glass, and a discount code for a $15 race registration.
Petworking | Thursday, June 29 | 5:30-7:30 p.m. | The K9 Shop, 1320 Hampton Ave., Ext , Greenville | Free entry | Make new fur-parent friends + learn how to support other Greenvillians in business, rescue, and advocacy.

Have a great week

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Your college costs could be covered at Greenville Tech

An overhead image of Greenville Technical College's Student Success Center.

Kick-start your higher education for less with Greenville Tech’s Career Pathways Scholarship. | Courtesy of Greenville Technical College

Did you know that around one in eight college students receives a scholarship? Up to $6 billion is awarded each year, according to a recent analysis of US education data.

If you’re a student attending Greenville Technical College, you could get money to fund your higher education, too. Enter: The new Career Pathways Scholarship. Beginning this fall semester, it will help eligible students cover tuition and materials for training in high-demand careers at Greenville Tech. Yes, your education could become even more affordable.

SC students enrolled in one of Greenville Tech’s 100+ eligible programs (think: culinary, marketing, welding, and more) could receive up to $5,000 a year for tuition, fees, and books.

Ready to pursue your career goals with less financial worry? Attend the information session on Wednesday, June 28 to learn more.

See if you qualify

News Notes

Coming Soon

Coastal Crust will open in the former Resident Diner location next to The Community Tap Travelers Rest by September, if all goes as planned. The Coastal Crust team says another Greenville location is also in the works with details to be announced later. (The Post and Courier Greenville)

Development

Plans for an upscale senior living facility known as “The Holbrook” are no more, and while we don’t know what’s next for the site located at the corner of Buncombe Street and Butler Avenue, you’ll see demolition starting on the property within the next month. Once we know what is to come, we’ll let you know. (The Post and Courier Greenville)

ICYMI

In case you missed it, Furman’s Jalen Slawson was the No. 54 pick in round two of the NBA Draft + is headed to the Sacramento Kings (hey, SACtoday) — the first Furman basketball player taken in the NBA draft since George Singleton in 1984.

Ranked

No. 13, No. 66, and No. 94. That’s where three Greenville restaurants ranked on Yelp’s list of the “Top 100 Places to Eat in the Carolinas.” Pita House (No. 13), Sassafras Southern Bistro (No. 66) + Califa’s (No. 94) landed on the list based on their total volume and ratings of reviews.

Finance

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Wellness

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Health

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Eat

🧊 Ice Ice Baby

We’ll take a scoop of every flavor, please. | Photo by GVLtoday

As the summer sun shines, our friends at Off the Grid Greenville have you covered with delicious local bites to help beat the heat.

Chipper Sandwich | Myles Pizza Pub, 555 S. Pleasantburg Dr.

Available only during the summer months, indulge in two chocolate chip cookies on either side of vanilla ice cream, rolled in extra chocolate chips.
This fan-favorite ice cream shop is preparing to open its second location this summer to offer double the cool ice cream treats.

Mangonada | La Cabaña Antojitos Mexicanos, 6243 White Horse Rd.

This sweet and spicy treat is made with shaved ice, homemade mango purée, chamoy sauce, chile powder, and tamarindo candy.Click the button below for six more cool treats.

Click the button below for six more cool treats.

Cool for the summer

The Wrap

Today’s edition by:
Danielle

From the editor

I dined at Sushi Masa for the first time last week. I’ve had it on my list since Sum Bar’s Khailing Neoh told us it was one of her favorite restaurants in Greenville. I think I need to add it to our Sushi Guide. Are there any other spots where I need to roll up? Let me know.

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Here’s an update on SC’s first College of Veterinary Medicine at Clemson

Next steps

The need

Chipper Sandwich | Myles Pizza Pub, 555 S. Pleasantburg Dr.

Anything on the menu | Clare’s Creamery, 1635 E. North St.

Mangonada | La Cabaña Antojitos Mexicanos, 6243 White Horse Rd.