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88º | 10% chance of precipitation
Sunrise 6:20 a.m. | Sunset 8:47 p.m.
 

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Where to cool off with ice cream in Greenville, SC
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Clare’s Creamery hits different. | Photo by GVLtoday
Greenville, it’s hot out there. We asked you where you beat the heat and grabbed your favorite delicious frozen sweet treats. As always, we agree with everything you said.

Clare’s Creamery | Multiple locations | Recommended by Cynthia L. | “Clare’s Creamery by the spoonfuls!” We’re particularly partial to the Teddy Graham ice cream.

Pink Mama’s | Multiple locations | If you can’t go to the ice cream, Pink Mama’s will bring the ice cream to you in their mobile truck.

Jenis

We’ll take a a pint of everything. | Photo by GVLtoday

Jeni’s Splendid Ice Cream | 12 E. Broad St., Ste. 6B | Recommended by Kelly R. | “They have such unique flavors and their waffle cones are the best around.”

Kilwin’s | 220 N. Main St., Ste. 202 | Grab a scoop (or two) or take home a quart (or two) of ice cream. Pro tip: Get a scoop of the mint chocolate chip + mint cookies and cream and thank us later.

Spill the Beans | 531 S. Main St. | Recommended by Jenny L. | “It’s just so good when the ice cream with toppings is run through their mixing machine and you get pieces in every bite!”

The Pickwick Pharmacy & Soda Fountain | 3219 Augusta St. | The question isn’t if you’ll get a shake or a malt, but is which one.

GVLtoday Houni's

Taste the rainbow. | Photo by Houni’s

Houni’s | Multiple locations | Recommended by Wendy S. | “A cookie butter Gelati from Houni’s!”

Crazy Mason | 942 S. Main St. | Recommended by Ashley M. | “Delicious, just a tad crazy, sustainable + eco-friendly, and awesome flavors.”

Vampire Penguin | Multiple locations | Recommended by Becky W. | “There’s nothing else like it!” — Becky W. We get it, Becky. The shaved snow here is a delightful treat.
Dillard’s Ice Cream Parlor | 500 S. Buncombe Rd., Greer | Recommended by City Editor Stephanie | “Some of the happiest memories of my childhood are centered around the homemade peach ice cream from Dillard’s.”

Ice Cream Station | 125 S. Main St., Simpsonville | Recommended by City Editor Danielle | “I love soft-serve in the summer.”
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Events
Monday, July 1
  • adidas Employee Store Open House | Monday, July 1-Tuesday, July 9 | Times vary | adidas Employee Store, 10 Quest Ln., Greenville | Price of purchase | Shop for sneakers, clothing, and accessories, and receive the employee discount — up to 50% off items.
  • Fourth of July Florals | Monday, July 1 | 6:30-8:30 p.m. | Vino and Van Gogh, 1818 Augusta St., Ste. 112, Greenville | $40 | Paint this patriotic floral arrangement just in time for the holiday.
Tuesday, July 2
  • Trivia Night with ParmeJon | Tuesday, July 2 | 7-9 p.m. | The People’s Tap, 250 RiverPlace, Ste. B, Greenville | Free entry | Grab five of your closest, smartest friends and show off your knowledge at this weekly trivia event.
Wednesday, July 3
  • Pints and Poses | Wednesday, July 3 | 6-7 p.m. | The Pub for What Ales You, 105 New Plaza Dr., Greenville | $15 | Enjoy a yoga class with Kelly Rosche and a drink when you’re done.
  • A Day To Remember - The Least Anticipated Album Tour | Wednesday, July 3 | 6:30 p.m. | CCNB Amphitheatre at Heritage Park, 861 SE Main St., Simpsonville | $32.50-$99.50 | Rock out with this early-2000s band.
Calendar of events here
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News Notes
Closed
  • Southern Culture, known for its Southern-inspired dishes and fan-favorite brunch, has closed after 12 years in business. The restaurant posted on its Instagram account thanking the community for allowing it to “be a part of your lives and memories.”
Development
  • A local developer is planning to build an eight-townhome project in West Greenville across from Brandon Mill. The two existing mill homes in the area would be torn down to make way for these $600,000 homes. They should be complete by late 2025. (The Post and Courier Greenville)
Edu
  • Clemson University announced a tuition freeze for the 2024-2025 academic year for “in-state undergraduates.” Out-of-state students can expect a 3.5% tuition increase. (Greenville Journal)
Number
  • $42,897. That’s how much Leadership Greenville’s Class 50 raised during its community service projects. These funds went to Rebuild Upstate + YouthBASE. Do you know a nonprofit that could benefit from funds like these? Leadership Greenville is now accepting applications for beneficiaries for its Class 51.
Transit
  • SCDOT s been working on the railroad. The South Carolina Department of Transportation needs your help updating its comprehensive, statewide rail plan. Check out the projected timeline + give your feedback through Friday, July 12. (Greenville Journal)
Real Estate
  • It’s Monday, Greenville, and you know what that means. For today’s Mansion Monday, we’re highlighting this beauty at 15 Seminole Dr. For $2.4 million, this home boasts 5 BR + 5.5 BA, an outdoor fireplace, and a theater room with a built-in bar.
ICYMI
  • In case you missed it, the Upstate Black Pride March and Festival was this weekend. Check out these photos from the Greenville News.
Seasonal
  • It’s never too early to start planning for fall. Thompson Family Farms — located at 13830 SC-11 in Campobello — opens for U-pick pumpkins on Wednesday, Aug. 28. While you’re there, you can go through the sunflower maze and imagine it’s not 98 degrees.
Arts
  • Did you know? The MAC ArtCard gives holders access to buy-one-get-one-free tickets at select venues — for one full year. Think: Centre Stage, Greenville Symphony Orchestra, Peace Center, and more. See details + sign up.*
Finance
  • This card is a cash rewards dream, ft. unlimited cash rewards on purchases, a $200 bonus after spending $500, and a long intro APR on purchases + balance transfers. Reward seekers, say it with us: Cha-ching.*
 
Outdoors

How about that comet?

Your stargazing guide to astronomical events in 2024
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Night sky views in Greenville are not to be missed. | Photo by GVLtoday
Did you see the comet last night? Comet 13P/Olbers was visible last night for the first time since 1956.

If you missed it, don’t fret: Here are some other astronomical events you can see this year.

What’s on the horizon

Supermoons, blue moons + lunar eclipses

There will be four supermoons in 2024, in which the moon will be full while at (or near) its closest point to Earth, or “perigee.”

The result: a bigger, brighter full moon.
  • Super Sturgeon Moon | Monday, Aug. 19 (this will also be a blue moon, a rare second full moon within a single month)
  • Super Harvest Moon | Wednesday, Sept. 18
  • Super Hunter’s Moon | Thursday, Oct. 17 (this will be the closest and brightest supermoon of the year)
  • Super Beaver Moon | Friday, Nov. 15
More star-worthy events
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Today’s edition by:
Stephanie
From the editor
Greenville, where did June go? I feel like I blinked and it was gone. I love the summer, but my favorite time of year is Halloween, so I’m not too upset that we’re one month closer to stories like these.
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