To celebrate, Google Trends opened its time capsule to see which fads were titanic in 1999. According to the report, adults were watching “The Matrix” and “The Sopranos” while kids were into “Toy Story 2” and “Teletubbies.” People also used the search engine to learn about David Beckham or evaluate their Pokémon cards, and searches for hot sauce set the web ablaze.
Livin La Vida Local
Want to know what life was like in Greenville? We dug up some data to help us remember the final year of the 20th century — thanks to some help from a 25-year-old search engine.
Median family income: $43,300
City’s population: 58,035
Estimated cost to buy a home: $132,467 (prices have increased 185.1%)
Average cost of a gallon of gasoline in South Carolina: $0.698
Who was performing: TLC performed their “FanMail Tour” and Black Sabbath presented their “Reunion Tour” at the BI-LO Center — now the Bon Secours Wellness Arena.
Upstate Shakespeare Festival: “Henry IV” | Thursday, July 18-Sunday, July 21 | 7 p.m. | Falls Park on the Reedy, 601 S. Main St., Greenville | Free | Bring your own seat + food to watch the show — alcohol is allowed in clear, plastic cups with a valid ID and purchase of a $1 wristband.
Pasion Latin Dance Nights | Thursday, July 18 | 8:30 p.m.-1 a.m. | Social Latitude, 1812 Woodruff Rd., Greenville | Free entry | Learn how to dance the Salsa with lessons from Salsa Greenville + grab a drink and a bite.
Friday, July 19
A Taste of Northern Italy: A Night of Risotto | Friday, July 19 | 7:30-9 p.m. | Sweet Sippin, 103 W. Curtis St., Simpsonville | $32 | Sip on wine as you dine on risotto during this rooftop dining experience.
Saturday, July 20
Cabaret Saison | Saturday, July 20 | 6-10 p.m. | Carolina Bauernhaus Greenville, 556 Perry Ave. Ste. B118, Greenville | $25-$80 | Head to this outdoor event for live music, fire and aerial performances, and burlesque.
Sunset Floating Sound Bath | Saturday, July 20 | 8-9 p.m. | Hot Oasis Private Pool, Near Pelham Hospital, Greer | $15-$25 | Float in a warm pool as the sun sets while listening to the sounds of crystal singing bowls.
Sunday, July 21
Say What?! Open Mic Featuring Mosley Oaktree | Sunday, July 21 | 7:30-9 p.m. | Coffee Underground, 1 E. Coffee St., Greenville | $10 | Bring your poems to recite at the open mic, or sit and listen to the local poets.
assholders even enjoy discounted admission for guests. | Photo provided by The Biltmore Company
With summer in full swing and the gardens in full bloom — plus special July savings — now is the perfect time to become a Biltmore® Passholder.
Enjoy a year of unlimited visits to Biltmore House & Gardens and Antler Hill Village & Winery with exclusive discounts on shopping, dining, overnight stays, and more, including the breathtakingChihuly at Biltmore exhibition.
You can even bring your children 16 and under for free to explore the estate with you.
German-based clean energy manufacturer Fenecon plans to establish its first North American manufacturing facility and HQ in Greenville County. The 136,000-sqft facility will be located 315 Tanner Price Way and is set to create 68 new jobs.
Chef Ambassador Michael Sibert’s restaurant White Wine & Butter is moving to a new location at Greer Golf. The restaurant plans to open its new space this fall with a full-service bar, expanded dining room, outdoor patio, and enhanced menu.
Development
Greenville County Council passed a funding plan for The Well’s proposed renovation project in its first reading. Council plans to host a public input session next — stay tuned for the date. (WYFF)
Biz
This fall, the YMCA of Greenville is set to oversee and expand Prisma Health Life Center’s fitness operations. The center will also undergo renovations to add new fitness equipment, lighting, and flooring — work will begin with the center’s closure on Friday, Sept. 20. (Greenville Journal)
Eat
Today, Fork and Plough launches The Butcher Club, a new membership that allows you to receive a rotating monthly selection of meats, specialty items, signature sauces, and recipes from Chef Shawn Kelly.
Sports
Greenville Pro Soccer — the team behind Greenville Triumph SC and Greenville Liberty — added three new people to its ownership team: Rick Pennell, Wallace Cheves, and Jim Casey. (Greenville Journal)
Community
Help the Greenville Zoo name its adorable new residents, three bat-eared fox kits. Take the poll to help determine the trio’s names.
Featured Job
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Pro Tip
Keep your toilet spotless with a cleaning caddy nearby. Fill it with a toilet brush, toilet bowl cleaner, and disinfectant wipes for easy, on-the-go cleaning. Or call Two Maids of Greenville at 864-626-3343 for a hassle-free solution.*
Hagood Mill is open on Wednesday through Saturday from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. | Photo by Clemson3564/Wikicommons
You don’t need major funds to have major fun around Greenville; just look at these free activities. Plus, we’ll never send you walking aimlessly in the park — though if you want to, we’ve got a guide for that. Instead, we’re making sure you get your money’s worth (even though you aren’t spending it).
After mentioning that I’m on a bit of a tomato sandwich kick, reader Teresa C. wrote in to give me a tip: “Use Happy Cow sour cream on your tomato sandwich. You may never go back!”
Even better — Happy Cow is made locally. You can even choose store pick-up from the “Farm in Wildwood” located in Piedmont.
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