The facility

• Using 100% green energy and eliminating the use of fossil fuels.
• Designing a solar-ready building to support the future installation of a rooftop solar energy system.
• Harvesting rainwater to reduce the plant’s water consumption.

The economic impact

• Piedmont Natural Gas Downtown Alive | Thursday, June 29 | 5:30-8:30 p.m. | NOMA Square, 220 N. Main St., Greenville | Free entry | Celebrate Friday Jr. with live music, craft brews + bites from a local food truck.
• Music by the Lake | Thursday, June 29 | 7:00 p.m. | Furman Amphitheater, 3300 Poinsett Hwy., Greenville | Free | Bring your own lawn chairs, a picnic dinner, and a blanket and enjoy live music.

• Trail Side Fridays at Unity Park | Friday, June 30 | 8 a.m.-12 p.m. | Prisma Green in Unity Park, 320 S. Hudson St., Greenville | Free | Get your sweat on with this free workout class.
• Amp’d Up Fridays | Friday, June 30 | 7-10 p.m. | Mauldin Cultural Center, 101 E. Butler Rd., Mauldin | Free entry | Grab your dancing shoes, lawn chairs, and blankets to catch this summer concert series.

• Watermelon Tasting | Saturday, July 1 | 8 a.m.-12 p.m. | Greenville State Farmers Market, 1354 Rutherford Rd., Greenville | Free entry | Sample different watermelon varieties, get recipe suggestions, and catch a chef demo on how to cut a watermelon like a pro.
• Greenville Vegan Chef Challenge | Saturday, July 1-Monday, July 31 | 8 a.m.-10 p.m. | Multiple Locations | Prices vary | All month long, indulge in new vegan options at restaurants across Greenville.

• Simply Freedom Fest with Josh Turner | Sunday, July 2 | 6-10 p.m. | CCNB Amphitheatre, 861 SE Main St., Simpsonville | Free | Catch a free concert from country singer Josh Turner before watching a patriotic fireworks display.

• Red, White, and Blue Skate + Run | Monday, July 3 | 6-7 p.m. | The Community Tap Trailside, 147 Welborn St., Greenville | Free | As Trailside Trotters and Trailside Blazers combine for the holiday week, wear your red, white, and blue to hit the Prisma Health Swamp Rabbit Trail.

• Fourth of July Celebration | Tuesday, July 4 | 2-11 p.m. | Hoppin’ GVL, 118 N. Markley St., Ste. 102, Greenville | Free entry | Sip on drink specials and listen to live music while you wait for Greenville’s fireworks display, which can be viewed from the rooftop.

• July 4: Celebrate American independence with military appreciation and fireworks.
• July 5: Enjoy BBQ & Brews with live music.
• July 6 + 7: Experience “Tyler’s Amazing Balancing Act.”
• July 7: Show up hungry for a Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles pizza party.
• July 8: Marvel Defenders of the Diamond will take over the ballpark.
• July 9: Honor first responders at the 3 p.m. game.

• Halls Chophouse will close this Sunday, July 2, for “an extensive remodel of the restaurant kitchen and some renovations to the dining areas.” The restaurant — which was built at 550 S. Main St. 15 years ago — plans to reopen Wednesday, July 26. (The Post and Courier Greenville)

• Greenville Police Chief Howie Thompson will remain in his role after newly appointed City Manager Shannon Lavrin asked him to postpone his retirement. Lavrin called Chief Thompson a “trusted advisor” who will help her transition into her new role.

• Groove into July. As you shop 20+ vendors and enjoy bites from local food trucks at the Village Launch Market this Saturday, July 1, from 12-4 p.m., You can also catch a free concert from local funk, jazz, pop, R&B, and soul group Xperience Soul.

• Greenville County Clerk of Court Paul B. Wickensimer — who has served for 23 years — will retire on June 30. Brice Garrett was appointed to succeed Wickensimer as clerk beginning July 1. (Greenville Journal)

• Chadwick Boseman — the late actor best known for his role as “Black Panther” — will receive a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame next year. The Anderson-native joins fellow South Carolinian Darius Rucker in the 2024 class.

• Calling all meat lovers: You may want to bookmark this recipe for bacon-wrapped sausage. Yes, you read that right.*

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• On a water bottle hunt? Amazon’s No. 1 bestselling insulated bottle is the Owala FreeSip — it’s thoughtfully designed, leak proof, and keeps drinks cold.*

• Refinance rates are skyrocketing. But home equity rates remain relatively low — which means that now is a great time to borrow against your home. Calculate your payment.*

• Furman’s Music by the Lake has a special Fourth of July event taking place tonight, June 29. The Air National Guard Band of the South will take the stage at 7 p.m. — not the usual time of 7:30 p.m.