03.08.2024

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What does geopsychology say about a city’s personality?

The people make the city. | Photo by James Simpson Photography

Does where we live have any bearing on our personalities? A growing field of psychological research called geopsychology says “yes.”

According to geopsychology, those from Greenville might be more introverted than their friends across the state in, say, Charleston, SC. And while you may have heard about that good ol’ southern charm, now there may be a form of scientific proof to back it up.

What is it?

ResearchGate defines geopsychology as “the relationship between the complex matrix of static and time-varying geophysical and geochemical variables within a locality and human behavior.”

In other words, there’s a correlation between one’s geophysical space and one’s mind. In particular, research on the “Big Five” traits — conscientiousness, agreeableness, neuroticism, openness, and extroversion — has led researchers to create a set of personality maps for the US.

Conscientiousness

Here in Greenville, we tend to be more conscientious. As an efficient, organized group, it’s no surprise that we have so many thriving and exciting industries.

Agreeableness

According to the map, Greenville is full of compassionate, friendly folk, and we can’t help but agree. New to town? As your friendly local newsletter, allow us to present you with our how-to for new residents.

Neuroticism

As a city of more emotionally stable residents, Greenvillians tend to experience fewer negative emotions. Maybe it’s that our weather tends to be quite nice, or maybe it’s just that we live in the best city around.

Openness

In Greenville, we may be a bit more careful when making decisions, and perhaps more stubborn. Maybe that’s why we won’t back down when telling people that GVLtoday is the best way to learn about our city.

Extroversion

As a more introverted city, those of us here in Greenville sometimes prefer quieter, solo activities. We’ve got your back: Check out our guides to hiking trails, local authors, and parks.

Asked

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Events

Friday, March 8

Cocktail Class: A Night In Hollywood | Friday, March 8 | 7-10 p.m. | Six & Twenty Distillery, 556 Perry Ave., Ste. B103, Greenville | $70 | Mix three cocktails made famous by movies.
An Evening of Jazz: Fundraising Concert | Friday, March 8 | 7-10 p.m. | The Velo Fellow, 1 Augusta St., Ste. 201, Greenville | $60 | Enjoy a special evening of jazz benefiting Greenville Jazz Collective.
“Into The Woods” | Friday, March 8-Sunday, March 10 | Times vary | Greenville Theatre, 444 College St., Greenville | $38-$40 | The modern-day classic brings together everyone’s favorite storybook characters with a twist.

Saturday, March 9

Toasty Farmer’s Market | Saturday, March 9 | 11 a.m.-2 p.m. | Fireforge Crafted Beer, 311 E. Washington St., Greenville | Free entry | Shop 30+ vendors and sip a drink from Coffee Coffee or Fireforge.

Sunday, March 10

Distinguished Lecture Series: Chinobay | Sunday, March 10 | 3-4:30 p.m. | Sigal Music Museum, 516 Buncombe St, Greenville | Free | Ugandan musician and champion of music education will take the stage for this lecture series.

Calendar of events here

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Why your fridge needs a deep clean (and who can do it for you)

Presented by a GVLtoday Partner

A young woman is pictured wiping down the interior surfaces of a refrigerator with a cloth.

Avoid storing leftovers you can’t quite identify when you clean out your fridge. | Photo provided by Two Maids of Greenville

We’ve all been guilty of it — neglecting to clean out our fridge. You’ve come to the right place if it’s been a while since the last deep clean. This task helps keep odors at bay and reduces clutter.

Start by purging expired condiments, withered produce, and moldy leftovers, then remove all the contents of your fridge. Wipe down any bottles and jars. Hint: Organization is key — sort all items into categories such as dairy, protein, snacks, fruits, and veggies.

Next, give all shelves and drawers a good scrub in the sink. Pro tip: Dawn dish soap is great for stubborn stains that won’t budge.

As you replace items in your fridge, be honest about which ones you’ll actually use + remove any clutter.

P.S. The experts at Two Maids of Greenville have you covered for all your home cleaning needs — they’ll even handle your fridge for you.

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News Notes

Open

A 1.5-mile, natural-surface section of the Sliding Rock Trail opened this week. It features the city’s first intermediate mountain bike elements (like rollers, berms, ramps + table tops). You can access the trail from Edler Street, Clark Street, Webster Road, the existing Sliding Rock Trail, and the Prisma Health Swamp Rabbit Trail.

Announced

The City of Spartanburg’s Design Review Board approved plans for its new baseball stadium, Fifth Third Park. The crews at this $58.5 million stadium are aiming for a March 7, 2025 opening date. (Greenville News)

Coming Soon

CAVA will open its Woodruff Road location on Friday, March 15. To celebrate, the store is partnering with Harvest Hope for a “Community Day” on Thursday, March 14 where all bowls are free — registration required. Plus, all bowls and pitas made during training will be donated to Loaves and Fishes + Greenville Rescue Mission.

Sports

If you’re headed to Fluor Field for Fan Fest + college games this weekend, check the updated schedule. The weekend weather forecast caused some changes.

List

This is sweet. Our friends at Off the Grid Greenville put together a list of the best spots to stop if you’re looking for a treat. From bakeries to candy stores to ice cream shops, this checklist will keep us busy for at least a few weeks.

Open

Re-United and it feels so good. United Community Bank’s headquarters — 200 E. Camperdown Way — is now open. This $65 million project has 92 offices, 26 conference rooms + 226 workstations. (Upstate Business Journal)

Seasonal

It’s almost time to set the clocks forward. Daylight saving time begins on Sunday, March 10. Many states have made moves to address time change, but for now enjoy the extra sunlight.

Arts

Are you an ArtCard holder? ICYMI, this special card gives you access to a buy-one-get-one-free ticket for one time at select venues — for one full year. This month, enjoy Rockin’ Boots at Centre Stage from March 14-April 7 alongside Art Gallery artist Steve Courchaine or Trouble in Mind at the Warehouse Theatre from March 29-April 14.*

Watch

The Academy Awards air this Sunday, March 10 at 7 p.m. Not sure how to watch? Access the broadcast with a free five-day trial of DIRECTV STREAM.*

Edu

Introducing Greenville Technical College’s new look

Out of growth and excellence in program offerings + economic development comes Greenville Technical College’s new rebrand. | Photo provided by Greenville Technical College

You may have already noticed that Greenville Technical College looks different. That’s because the college recently rebranded to reflect its progress — including transformed buildings, campuses, infrastructure, education, and opportunities — over the past 60+ years.

“As we stand at the crossroads between proud past and limitless future, we want our brand to reflect the dynamic and growing organization we have become,” President Keith Miller said.

Greenville Technical College’s new look was inspired by their key college attributes:

An innovative education that serves as a smart investment
Practical learning that leads directly to a job
A heritage of meeting community needs

Additionally, the brand was designed to compliment these new facilities focused on future workforce needs:

Center for Manufacturing Innovation
Truist Culinary & Hospitality Innovation Center
Prisma Health Center for Health & Life Sciences (under construction)
Center for Workforce Development (coming soon)

“We’re excited about where we go from here, knowing that our campuses, classrooms, and teaching tools are focused on the future,” Miller said.

See the rebrand

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The Wrap

Today’s edition by:
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From the editor

I appreciate all the great feedback about GVL Connections earlier this week. I’m glad you all loved it as much as I did. If you’re also a New York Times gamer, in case you missed it, there’s a new game called Strands that I’ve been loving.

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