• 125 feet. That’s how tall Honor Tower will be when built, with an observation deck at 99 feet.
• 75,000 pounds. That’s how much steel will be used to build the tower, which is the equivalent of 18 Ford F-150s.
• ~3 miles. That’s the total length of aluminum slats that will be used for the tower’s exterior.
• 250,000 pounds. That’s how much the tower will weigh. While that seems like a lot, it’s only 10 pounds per sqft per level which makes it relatively light.
• 176. That’s how many steps there will be to the top. There will also be an elevator made of glass for accessibility while also providing riders with the same inside views as the climbers.

• $5.5 million came from private donations.
• $3.5 million came from the local accommodations tax.

• $1 million came from the hospitality tax.

• $1 million came from Unity Park construction savings.

• Learn the Shag | Wednesday, June 12 | 6 p.m. | Spare Time Entertainment, 822 Congaree Rd., Greenville | $0-$10 | Join the Carolina Shag Club for a beginner dance class at 6 p.m. and an intermediate class at 6:40 p.m. before a free social dance for dancers of all skill levels.
• Greenville Liberty vs. Athens United | Wednesday, June 12 | 7 p.m. | Paladin Stadium, 3300 Poinsett Hwy., Greenville | $11-$13 | The Liberty hits the pitch for this midweek match-up.
• Greenville Drive vs. Asheville Tourists | Wednesday, June 12 | 7 p.m. | Fluor Field, 945 S. Main St., Greenville | Prices vary | Gates open at 6 p.m. for a great night of Drive baseball.*

• Cruel Summer (GCLS Version) | Thursday, June 13 | 2:30-3:30 p.m. | Five Forks Branch, 104 Sunnydale Dr., Simpsonville | Free entry | Make the friendship bracelets and other Swiftie-inspired art.

• Movies at the Mill | Friday, June 14 | 7 p.m. | Judson Mill DistrictWest Courtyard, 701 Easley Bridge Rd., Greenville | Free | Catch “Wonka” on the large outdoor screen to kick off this new, monthly summer movie series.

• Hike with Dad | Saturday, June 15 | 9-11 a.m. | Paris Mountain State Park, 2401 State Park Rd., Greenville | $0-$6 | Grab your father figure and meet at Paris Mountain State Park to hike the Lake Placid Loop.
• Daytime Summer Pops Concert | Saturday, June 15 | 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. | The Driggers City of Greer Center of the Arts, 804 Trade St., Greer | Free | Enjoy music at this indoor and lunchtime concert.

• Paralegal Open House hosted by Greenville Technical College | Tuesday, June 18 | 12-1 p.m. | Greenville Technical College, 506 South Pleasantburg Dr., Greenville | Free | Interested in a career as a Paralegal and curious about future employment options? Attend an upcoming open house and get all your questions answered.*

When to go

• Heat
• Hydration
• Skin protection
• Grilling + cooking
• Water sports

Where to go

• The results are in. Here’s who won elections in the statewide primary yesterday.

• Greenville City Council gave initial approval to allocate $954,044 of state funding to four public space and safety projects, including the Wade Hampton Corridor + the Cultural Corridor. The money will also help fund pedestrian safety action plan projects and the downtown bypass. (Greenville Journal)

• The Cliffs at Keowee Falls will build 12 custom homes across nearly four acres called Canebrake. Prices range between $375,000 and $1.8+ million. (Upstate Business Journal)

• Bike Walk Greenville will host a letter writing event to support the County RAISE grant application. The grant would provide federal funding to expand the Prisma Health Swamp Rabbit Trail network. Ride by the Berea Station at Sulphur Springs Road Saturday, June 15 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. to get writing.

• Local soccer teams — the Greenville Triumph + the Greenville Liberty — gave $100,000 to the YMCA of Greenville’s youth sports programs. The money will support local kids from low income families who want to participate in summer sports. (Greenville Journal)

• There’s something about a drive-in movie in the summer. As Pixar’s “Inside Out 2" hits theaters this weekend, hit the road to The 25 Drive-in Auto Theatre at 3109 Hwy. 25 S. in Greenwood (~1 hour 15 minutes from Greenville). Check out these pro tips before you go and bring tissues.

• Set your alarm. Tickets for the Highlands Food and Wine festival go on sale tomorrow, June 13 at 12 p.m. The four-day festival will take over Highlands, NC from Nov. 7 to Nov. 10 with bites, sips + musical performances by singer-songwriters including Greensky Bluegrass, Wilder Woods, and Lee Fields.

• $70. That’s the price of Thrive Coworking’s new member special, that gets you access to its hybrid coworking space in the heart of Downtown Greenville (104 S. Main St., to be exact). Enjoy unlimited coffee, tea, and snacks + a lineup of events including breakfasts, lunches, and happy hours.

• Registration is now open for the 2024 YMCA Strong Kids Triathlon, happening on Labor Day, Sept. 2, at the Prisma Health Family YMCA. Young athletes of all experience levels are welcome, and there will be activities + entertainment for the whole family. Learn more + register.*

• It’s officially flip flop season — so now’s the time to learn how to avoid ingrown toenails and other common foot problems. Save these tips to keep your feet healthy all summer long.*

• Boston, here you come. GSP International Airport now offers nonstop flights to two destinations near Boston: Providence, RI, via Breeze Airways + Manchester, NH, on Avelo Airlines. Explore New England’s rich history, food, and art scene while enjoying affordable fares on both.*

How does it work?

1. Each participating restaurant adds new vegan dishes to its menu from Monday, July 1 to Wednesday, July 31.
2. Diners vote for their favorite menu items.
3. Awards are presented to the restaurants with the the top dishes.