07.03.2024

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New two you

The Prisma Health Swamp Rabbit Trail is getting a two-mile extension

It’s hard to imagine Greenville without the trail. | Photo by The City of Greenville

The Prisma Health Swamp Rabbit Trail (SRT) is getting a two mile expansion thanks to a ~$20 million federal grant.

Who (did we get the money from)?

The grant came from the US Department of Transportation’s RAISE program. RAISE stands for “Rebuilding American Infrastructure with Sustainability and Equity” and donates to “projects that have a significant local or regional impact.” RAISE chose 148 projects to give funding to, and this is the only one in SC.

What?

The extension will connect ~20 miles of the trail from West Blue Ridge Drive to Poinsett Highway. The grant will also fund two new bridges on West Blue Ridge Drive and Sulphur Springs Road + an e-bike charging station.

When?

According to the Post and Courier Greenville, who originally broke the story, work should begin in February of 2026.

Where?

The extension will be in San Souci + will cut through the Union Bleachery development.

Why?

City officials have wanted to increase safety on that portion of the trail for quite a while, and the addition to the trail will help by creating a separate (away from the road) connection to the SRT as a whole.

Don’t forget, the city wants your input on the SRT, so take the survey below next time you hit the trail.

Your input matters

Asked

What’s your favorite Prisma Health Swamp Rabbit Trail memory?

Did you see a really cute animal? Get engaged? Meet your BFF?

Hop to it

Events

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 and a drink when you’re done.
Music Bingo | Wednesday, July 3 | 6-8 p.m. | Gather Greenville, 126 Augusta St., Greenville | Free entry | Can you get five in a row with your knowledge of music hits across genres?

Thursday, July 4

“Meat and Greet” July 4th Cookout & Pitmaster Party | Thursday, July 4 | 12-7 p.m. | Fireforge Crafted Beer, 311 E. Washington St., Greenville | Free entry | Nosh on ribs, chicken wings, barbecue, and seafood while listening to live music.

Friday, July 5

First Fridays Yoga | Friday, July 5 | 12-1 p.m. | Good Art Co., 10 Central Ave., Greenville | Free | Enjoy a free yoga class in the gallery.
Murder on the Mainstage: Comedy Revue | Friday, July 5 | 7:30-8:45 p.m. | Coffee Underground, 1 E. Coffee St., Greenville | $15 | Figure out “whodunnit” with this improv show in the murder-mystery genre.

Saturday, July 6

Weirdo Arts and Community Flea Market | Saturday, July 6 | 11 a.m.-4 p.m. | Paper Moon Studios, 2415 Old Buncombe Rd., Greenville | Free entry | Shop eclectic wares from jewelry to clothes to art.

Calendar of events here

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News Notes

Coming Soon

Take Care — a pop-up concept from Alex George from GB&D + Jen Anderson — will open in the Village of West Greenville. Enjoy elevated takes on comfort food at 1237 Pendleton St. (the former Red@28 location) in early 2025.

Plan Ahead

Baby, you’re a firework. Before you go celebrating the Fourth of July with fireworks in your back yard, refresh yourself on the local firework laws in Greenville, Spartanburg, and Anderson. (Greenville News)

Eat

MooHogz Craft BBQ needs your help. The mighty meaty team wants to know your favorite kind of chicken + wants you to help name its new smoker. We know you can do it, Greenville.

Number

$41 million. That’s how much Prisma Health invested in smart beds (think: beds with tech that allow a caregiver to carefully move a patient in ways a normal hospital bed can’t). Check out the high-tech bed features. (Greenville Journal)

Shop

Let’s have a field day. Local vintage clothing company Old Skool Outfitters is hosting Field Day Vintage Market — featuring vintage vendors from all over the Southeast — at New Realm (formerly the Old Cigar Warehouse) on Saturday, July 13. Be sure to follow along for updates.

Try This

The City of Greenville is looking for volunteers for Main Street Fridays this Friday, July 5. Show off your fresh Fourth of July tan and register.

Award

Explore Up Close — a “boutique tour company” based in the Upstate — won SC’s 2024 Heritage Tourism Award. The annual award goes to an organization that “best preserves + interprets SC’s cultural and historic resources through tourism.” Plan your next trip.

Older Adults

Summer in South Carolina can be brutal, and older adults are particularly vulnerable. Learn why they’re more prone to heat-related injuries + how to stay safe in the sweltering heat.*

Read

📚 Ready, set, read

Read along with the community with the GVLtoday Book Club

Get your read on. | Photo by GVLtoday

Hi Greenville. City Editor Stephanie here. Thanks to everyone who read our GVLtoday Book Club Q2 book, “First Lie Wins” by Ashley Elston. Here’s what you had to say about it.

“Frustrated trying to follow the main character. Disappointed with the ending and lack of clues to who the boss was.” — HKuta

“A page turner! The whole book keeps you guessing.” — Mari777

“This book was an interesting read. I enjoyed it until the very end. The ending was rushed and not as satisfying as I was anticipating. The plot heavily relies on the anecdotes from years’ past which was, in theory, a good literary choice, but the execution made it confusing to follow at times. This is a book that would make for a great TV series or movie.” — Olivia J.

Our book for Q3 is “The Last Thing He Told Me” by Laura Dave. Reminder: You have until Monday, Sept. 30 to read + share your feedback.

If you’re not in on the fun yet, join our GVLtoday Book Club. Ready, set, read.

The Buy

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Lightweight, keeps-you-cool basics from 32 Degrees. Stock up during the Fourth of July sale — cool technology tops start at $3.99 and bottoms start at $4.99.

The Wrap

Today’s edition by:
Stephanie

From the editor

If you didn’t already know, I love Old Skool Outfitter. It even made my 30 Favorite Things in Greenville list. I’m so stoked for Field Day Vintage Market. Catch me wearing my vintage Jacksons Victory Tour tank I got from Old Skool back in the day.

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