March 21, 2024

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69º | 0% chance of precipitation
Sunrise 7:31 a.m. | Sunset 7:43 p.m.

Scoop, there it is

A Rhea Bird in the foreground missing part of its beak and another Rhea Bird in the background at the Greenville Zoo.

Boot, scoop, and boogie. | Photo by GVLtoday

If you’ve been to the Greenville Zoo, chances are you’ve encountered the Rheas (think: large flightless birds, similar to an ostrich), and may have noticed that one of them is missing part of its beak.

GVLtoday Rhea Scoops — You learn something new every day. | Photo by GVLtoday

Meet Scoops. Scoops was born in Prospect Park Zoo in Brooklyn in 2012. Shortly after being born, Scoops and his sister were transferred to Queens Zoo where he sustained his injury. Although no one knows the definite cause of the injury, it’s believed he was protecting his sister Penelope from a predator. So, chivalry isn’t dead after all.

Scoops’ keepers created a specialized feeder that allowed him to scoop food into his lower beak instead of pecking at it. Henceforth, he became known as Scoops.

Scoops and Penelope were thick as thieves, and the Queens Zoo didn’t want to split them up, so in 2015 the Greenville Zoo decided to adopt both of them despite his injuries.

Two Rhea Birds at the Greenville Zoo — Can you feel the sibling love? | Photo by GVLtoday

Today, you can find Scoops and Penelope hanging out in the South American Pampas exhibit.

Events

Thursday, March 21

Expressive Painting for Two | Thursday, March 21 | 5-7 p.m. | Carolina Bauernhaus, 556 Perry Ave., Ste. B118, Greenville | $45 | This experience uses intuition and non-verbal skills to express your true feelings for each other.
Alchemy Improv Show | Thursday, March 21 | 7:15-10:30 p.m. | Coffee Underground, 1 E. Coffee St., Greenville | $10 | Catch an improv show to start your weekend.

Friday, March 22

Reedy Reels: The Greenville Film Festival | Friday, March 22-Sunday, March 24 | Times vary | The South Carolina Children’s Theatre, 153 Augusta St., Greenville | $0-$169 | This annual event celebrates independent filmmaking with a variety of shorts, animated films, student productions, and documentaries + panel discussions.
Sip & Savor Cocktail Class | Friday, March 22 | 7-10 p.m. | Six & Twenty Distillery, 556 Perry Ave., Ste. B103, Greenville | $85 | Learn the art of vintage cocktails and chef-crafted small plates.
Party Like a 5 Year Old | Friday, March 22 | 11:30 a.m. | Habitap, 1325 Miller Rd., Greenville | Free entry | Throw it down for Habitap’s fifth birthday and enjoy new brews on tap, an ice cream truck, kids meal specials, raffle prizes, and a face painter.

Saturday, March 23

Book Signing | Saturday, March 23 | 2-4 p.m. | Fiction Addiction, 1175 Woods Crossing Rd., Greenville | $0-$18.01 | Join Asheville author Roxy Blue for an in-store signing.

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Upgrade your skills, not your schedule, with flexible online learning options at Greenville Technical College. | Photo provided by Greenville Technical College

Cue the confetti: Greenville Technical College (GTC) has earned top honors, snagging the No. 21 spot among the leading 200 online learning colleges in the nation. What’s more, they’re ranked in the top spot for the state of South Carolina, according to Newsweek.

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Earn a certificate or degree with a hybrid or all-online class schedule.

According to Dr. Larry Miller, Vice President of Learning and Workforce Development, the school is continuously improving their online programs.

If you’re ready to dive into your studies, explore Greenville Technical College’s comprehensive online programs, like Health Information Management, Data Analytics, Marketing Communications, and more.

Learn more + see the schedule

News Notes

Announced

Upstate native + Black Panther star Chadwick Boseman, who died in 2020, will be honored by Anderson County School District 5 renaming the Southwood Performing Arts Center after him. (Greenville News)

Number

$25,000 to $75,000. That’s how much Village Launch — a non-profit with the goal of “equipping under-resourced entrepreneurs — + Abundance Capital will provide in “flexible, low-interest loans” to graduates of the Village Launch Program.

Eat

Curean — located at 732 S. Main St. — is now open for lunch. This week’s feature is a chicken pesto burrata sandwich, and boy does it look good.

Sports

Aw, shucks. Yee-Haw is hosting a cornhole tournament (presented by GVL Baggers) on Sunday, April 7 at 11 a.m. Grab a buddy, your own bags + $50 in cash and sign up.

Asked

We’ve got a question for you, Greenville. What local business has the best Matcha Tea? We’re talking hot, iced, and lattes. We’d matcha-bliged if you’d help us out.

Family

Make waves at the YMCA of Greenville this spring. Registration is now open for swim lessons for all ages. Littles can learn water safety and stay active while having fun. See details + register.*

Learn

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Home

It’s time for beautiful, energy-efficient windows in your home. Save on new windows in Renewal by Andersen^®’s spring savings event — happening for a limited time only.*

Asked

Keep your eyes on the pies

Who will win it all? | Graphic by GVLtoday

It’s the final round of our pizza bracket, where we’re asking you to determine the best slice in Greenville.

The second round of votes have been calculated, and we’re down to two “teams” left:

Sidewall and Coastal Crust | After another round of tight races, it’s up to you to decide if Sidewall — the local chain known for its unique combinations — or Coastal Crust — the wood-fired West Greenville + TR joint — will take home the crown.

Ready to decide who wins in our bracket? Cast your vote below.

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The Buy

These No. 1 best-selling women’s running shorts, because spring is officially here and that means more workouts outside (yay). Under Armour’s shorts have a built-in brief and are lightweight and breathable, thanks to sweat-wicking material.

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The Wrap

Today’s edition by:
Stephanie

From the editor

I’ve been dying to write a story about Scoops since I learned about him. I went to the Greenville Zoo for Blossom the Giraffe’s first birthday party and there he was posing, strutting, and working the camera. It’s like he knew.

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