April 26, 2024

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Nonstop flights to the northeast? Save us a seat

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Avelo Airlines sits amongst industry leaders in on-time performance, boasting an 82.8% in 2023. | Photo provided by Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport

In our opinion, you should always have a vacation booked on your calendar. If you don’t already have a trip in the works, we’ve got some ideas to help you ring in spring or celebrate summer (yes, we’re thinking about summertime already).

GSP has two new nonstop destinations to the northeast we’re adding to our must-visit list:

Manchester, NH / Boston

For those looking for a taste of New England charm with easy access to a major city, Avelo’s nonstop flight to Manchester (kicking off May 10) is your ticket. This conveniently located city makes the perfect home base for exploring all that Boston has to offer. Frequent and affordable train and bus connections whisk you away to iconic landmarks like Fenway Park, Quincy Market, and Boston Common.

GSP_GVL_4.26.24_2 — We’re daydreaming of spending a spring or summer day walking around Boston.
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Photo by BOStoday team

Rochester, NY

There’s no shortage of outdoor activities around Rochester, NY. See the sights for yourself with Avelo’s new nonstop service, beginning May 9. Once you’ve touched down, take a short drive to the majestic roar of Niagara Falls, explore along the scenic shores of Lake Ontario, hike through the lush greenery of High Falls Gorge, or escape to the nearby Finger Lakes region — a haven for wine lovers, with rolling vineyards, charming towns, and breathtaking vistas.

With Avelo’s new routes and existing service to New Haven, CT (hint: a haven for pizza lovers), you can explore the Northeast at the click of a button.

Time to see the sights

Asked

If you could fly to any of these destinations tomorrow, which would it be?

A. Rochester, NY
B. Manchester, NH / Boston
C. New Haven, CT

Tell us your travel wishlist

Events

Friday, April 26

Piedmont Plant and Flower Festival | Friday, April 26-Sunday, April 28 | Times vary | Greenville State Farmers Market, 1354 Rutherford Rd., Greenville | Free entry | Shop the area’s largest selection of plants and flowers.
Karaoke Night at The Drive | Friday, April 26 | 7 p.m. | Fluor Field, 945 S. Main St., Greenville | $8-$20 | Show off your pipes with this contest — the winner will receive a $100 Drive gift card.

Saturday, April 27

Papa Johns Mutt Strut | Saturday, April 27 | 8:30 a.m.-12 p.m. | Downtown Greenville, 300 S. Main St., Greenville | $0-$40 | Participants will enjoy a two-mile walk or run followed by the Mutt Market Festival and after pawty.
Pop Up Vintage Market | Saturday, April 27 | 9 a.m.-3 p.m. | The Vintage Market of Greenville, 5500 Augusta Rd., Greenville | Free entry | Shop 50+ antique and vintage vendors and grab a bite at one of the food trucks.

Sunday, April 28

Jewelry Trunk Show with Kristen Baird | Sunday, April 28 | 11 a.m.-6 p.m. | Grand Bohemian Gallery, 44 E. Camperdown Way, Greenville | Free entry | Meet the Artist and discover her one-of-a-kind designs, just in time for Mother’s Day.
Boozy Book Fair | Sunday, April 28 | 1-3 p.m. | Fireforge, 311 E. Washington St., Greenville | Free entry | Relive the magic of your middle school book fair but this time with booze.
Reading All-Stars Celebration Game | Sunday, April 28 | 3 p.m. | Fluor Field, 945 S. Main St., Greenville | $8-$20 | Celebrate the 2024 Reading All-Stars for their achievement + watch the Greenville Drive face off against the Greensboro Grasshoppers.

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News Notes

Edu

University of South Carolina School of Medicine Greenville, meet Main Street. USC plans to open a new research facility on Main Street in the fall. You can find the new “bio-hub” Main Street Labs at 2 N. Main St. (Greenville Journal)

Eat

Table 301 announced the name + concept of his new spot coming to Bridgeway Station. Meet Tavola, an Italian-inspired eatery with scratch-made pastas, shareable features, and seafood dishes. We can’t wait to try it. (The Post and Courier Greenville)

Ranked

The results are in, and two more local entities ranked in the top ten for USAToday’s 10best. Gather Greenville snagged the No. 5 spot (one spot higher than last year” for “Best Food Hall” + Greenville’s History & Culinary tours landed the No. 8 spot for “Best Food Tours.” (Greenville News)

Announced

The Swamp Rabbits will be sticking around a little longer. The team announced it renewed its lease with the Greenville Arena District (aka Bon Secours Wellness Arena) through the 2028-2029 ECHL Season. Catch our local team hit the ice and cheer them on. (Greenville Journal)

Development

Berkadia — a “joint venture” of Berkshire Hathaway + Jefferies Financial Group — announced the sale of an eight-property SC portfolio, including five in the Upstate. These multi-family communities can be found in Easley and Piedmont and range from 24 units to 488 units. (Upstate Business Journal)

Festival

Where can you find crafts, food, live music, and a pet pageant? The Pickens Azalea Festival. Head to 208 Johnston St.. Pickens tomorrow and have a blooming good time.

Community

Celebrate Latin + Hispanic culture at the Copa de la Diversion game featuring Ranas De Rio. Enjoy authentic eats and the first 1,000 fans get a rally towel to help cheer the team on. Snag tickets.

Try This

The breathtaking glass works of world-famous Dale Chihuly are now on display at Biltmore — and discounted admission is just one of the perks of being an Annual Passholder. See the benefits of a pass + get a $90 discount now through Tuesday, April 30.*

Eat

You’ve got 20 minutes to make and eat your lunch before your next meeting. Enter: This roasted blueberry + gorgonzola grilled cheese sandwich. A winner from the Lowes Foods and Our State magazine contest, this is a great way to eat all of the in-season blueberries for a late breakfast or afternoon snack.*

Finance

We’ve all been there — unexpected expenses pop up and you’re forced to dip into your savings. But what happens if you drain the money you had previously saved? Experts recommend having an emergency fund able to cover three to six months of living expenses — start by depositing a set amount into your savings account.*

Watch

For the first time ever, Hulu Live TV is offering a three day free trial. Get 33 of the top 35 cable channels, Hulu on demand, Disney+, and ESPN+.*

Coming Soon

Alexa, play “Get the Party Started”

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Let’s start things off with a bang. | Photo by GVLtoday

City Editors Stephanie and Danielle here. We went to the Trueline music venue ground breaking yesterday, and it was a blast. Literally — they blasted down a wall.

After the walls came tumbling down, we heard from CEO and Founder Mike Grozier about the vision for the space — to bring national touring + local artists to our favorite city.

You can also host your event here, grab daily coffee, cocktails, and small plates, and get a membership when they become available. Plus, the new venue creates 500+ jobs.

“Mike Grozier learned there was a hunger for more music venues,” Mayor Knox White said. “He saw something else in Greenville. He saw that we’re a city who says ‘yes!’”

No official opening date has been announced, but the venue should open in 2025. We hope you’re ready to rock.

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The Buy

A women’s pastel, oversized button-down — because you can’t go wrong in it for spring. Bonus: This one’s 100% cotton.

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The Wrap

Today’s edition by:
Stephanie

From the editor

Attending the Trueline groundbreaking with City Editor Danielle was so much fun. We asked folks there, but who would you like to see play at Trueline?

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