08.11.2023

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Carolus is now welcoming families to enroll K-8 students for the 2023-2024 school year. | Photo provided by Carolus Online Academy

An education option that prepares students for the future. That’s the goal of Carolus Online Academy, a new, tuition-free online charter school for families in SC.

The innovative curriculum at Carolus prepares students for real-world challenges, guiding them toward a bright and fulfilling future through their early career and college prep programs.

“Our schools’ traditional and alternative pathways play a vital role in shaping the future of SC’s workforce,” says Representative Terry Alexander, SC House District 59. “By providing career readiness programs to our young students, schools like COA equip our students with the necessary skills and knowledge to thrive in South Carolina’s growing and ever-evolving job market.”

The school’s mission: to empower students by allowing them to discover their own personalized pathways to success. Starting as early as kindergarten, students participate in:

Teacher-guided career learning
Virtual and in-person field trips, plus sessions with guest speakers
Career exploration course — an unparalleled opportunity to learn more about 15+ industries that align with the largest workforce needs in SC (think: hospitality, health and human services, and business marketing).

To promote personalized learning, Carolus instructors are SC certified teachers and counselors who partner with families to provide support tailored to each student’s individual needs, abilities, and interests. Teachers perform ongoing data evaluation to identify students who are mastering the curriculum or those who may need additional support. Plus, the live, virtual class sessions provide real-time feedback and engagement.

With an engaging, accredited curriculum from K12, caring teachers, and innovative career exploration opportunities, Carolus is proud to offer a new environment for students that embraces the idea of career preparation as early as elementary school.

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Events

Friday, Aug. 11

“Wicked” | Friday, Aug. 11-Sunday, Aug. 20 | Times vary | Peace Center, 300 S. Main St., Greenville | $78-$148 | This Broadway sensation looks at what happened in the Land of Oz from a different angle.
Greenville Heritage Main Street Fridays | Friday, Aug. 11 | 5:30-9:30 p.m. | NOMA Square, 220 N. Main St., Greenville | Free entry | Song Band Upstate takes the stage to help you groove into the weekend.

Saturday, Aug. 12

Really Good, Really Big, Really Cheap Book Sale | Saturday, Aug. 12-Sunday, Aug. 13 | Times vary | McAlister Square, 225 S. Pleasantburg Dr., Greenville | Free entry | Shop really good and really cheap books at this annual sale benefiting the Greenville Literacy Association.
Fezapalooza 2023 | Saturday, Aug. 12 | 12 p.m. | Greenville Shrine Club and Event Center, 119 Beverly Rd., Greenville | $20 | Listen to live music as you munch from food trucks and shop local vendors.
Saturdays on the District | Saturday, Aug. 12 | 5-7 p.m. | District 356, 225 Field St., Greenville | Free entry | Before every Saturday Drive home game, enjoy a party for the whole family.
SOL Summer Cooking + Beer Pairing | Saturday, Aug. 12 | 7-9 p.m. | What Ales You, 105 New Plaza Dr., Ste C, Greenville | $80 | SOL GVL is partnering with What Ales You for paired bites and beer.

Sunday, Aug. 13

Say What?! Open Mic | Sunday, Aug. 13 | 7:30-9 p.m. | Coffee Underground, 1 E. Coffee St., Greenville | $10 | Glenis Redmond, Greenville’s Poet Laureate, takes the stage at this weekly open night.
Live Music: Andrew Crocker | Sunday, Aug. 13 | 1:30-4:30 p.m. | Gather GVL, 126 Augusta St, Greenville | Free | Sip a cold brew and munch on food from your favorite booth as you listen to this local cover artist.

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News Notes

Opening

Bricktop’s — located in the former Brooks Brothers storefront at 1 N. Main St. — is set to open on Tuesday, Aug. 29. Get ready for “American bistro cuisine” (read: steaks, chicken, fish) + a dedicated sushi menu. (Upstate Business Journal)

Closed

Das Döner — serving “Germany’s favorite street food” — has ended its residency at the Growler Haus in the Village of West Greenville. According to the owners, “It’s not goodbye, just ‘auf Wiedersehen!’” Follow its Instagram to find out what’s next.

Traffic

The City of Greer wants your input on downtown parking and traffic flow. Stop by the meeting at City Hall from 4 to 6 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 17 to discuss areas including Cannon Street and Main Street at Poinsett Street — plus updates will be provided on the Poinsett Street road diet and Line Street improvements.

Sports

Greenville Triumph Head Coach John Harkes was named USL League One Coach of the Month for July. Coach lead his team to three wins last month for 10 points with two clean sheets. Way to go, Coach.

Outdoors

Did you know you can become a certified Jocassee Naturalist? Monthly, day-long classes offered August-May help aspiring naturalists learn about the Jocassee Gorges and gain a better understanding of why it was named one of 50 of “the world’s last great places” by National Geographic magazine. The first class is Tuesday, Aug. 22 — sign up.

Community

Celebrate the end of the week with Friday Night Fireworks after tonight’s Greenville Drive game. Tomorrow The Drive becomes the Ranas de Rio for the final Copa de la Diversion game of the season. On Sunday, The Drive is celebrating 55 years of GE Power in the Upstate + kids run the bases.*

Get your camera ready for three new Travelers Rest murals

A look at what could be. | Concept art by Adam Schrimmer of Blank Canvas Mural Company

Your favorite new Instagram-able spots are loading. Three Travelers Rest businesses tapped Blank Canvas Mural Company — which painted the Goodwill mural and the Cartwright Food Hall mural — to paint murals as part of the city’s façade improvement program:

Loftis Printing | 301 S. Main St. | Inspired by a vintage postcard with giant letters spelling out Travelers Rest with illustrations inside each letter including former resident and Marine Chico Bolin, the Skyland Drive-In, and the Spring Park Inn
Urban Hare | 106 S. Main St. | A vintage European poster-like scene of a cyclist, a hare, and Paris Mountain in the background
TR’s Oriental | 331 S. Main St. | Featuring the slogan “Where Travelers Come to Rest” surrounded by the Blue Ridge Mountains, a lake, and puffy white clouds in the signature colors of TR (blue, orange, and yellow)

The art is 50% funded by the City of Travelers Rest. You can support the fundraising efforts for the other 50%.

Shoutout

Happy birthday, GVLtoday member Brandi Douglas. We hope your special day (August 12) is filled with all of your favorite things in Greenville! — GVLtoday team

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The Wrap

Today’s edition by:
Danielle

From the editor

I really hope Das Döner opens a permanent location. It was one of my favorite places to grab lunch when I’d work from our office in The Village. The house-made sauces were some of my favorite in all of Greenville. Tschüss (for now).

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