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95º | 20% chance of precipitation
Sunrise 6:40 a.m. | Sunset 8:32 p.m.
 

A Message From Our Team
At GVLtoday, we share hyper-local and need-to-know information about your Greenville faves. Meet: GVLtoday’s Best. From restaurants to salons, we’re asking for your insight on the top-tier spots Greenville has to offer. Nominations are open until Friday, August 16.
 

Be the broker: Runway Café

Be the broker: What should go into Runway Café at Greenville Downtown Airport?
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We can think of a few restaurants that could be pretty fly. | Photo via Runway Cafe
When Runway Café’s lease ends at the Greenville Downtown Airport (GMU) in May 2025, we could see a new concept go in its place. We want to know: What do you want to see there?

Runway Café opened in 2010 and made headlines last year when it appeared on the Food Network show “Restaurant Impossible.” If you want to watch: Season 20, episode 25 titled “Stalled on the Runway.”

GMU is looking for ideas to take over the restaurant located in its Community Corridor, which also features Runway Park, Takeoff Mini Golf, and the Military History Center of the Carolinas Museum. From now until Sept. 30, interested restaurants can submit their restaurant ideas and bids.

Here at GVLtoday, we want to know what you — Greenvillians — want to see in the space.
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Share your ideas for Runway Café
Name your cuisine, dining-style, concept, or chain at the button below.
The sky's the limit
 
Events
Thursday, Aug. 1
  • Sounds of Summer Lakeside Concerts | Thursday, Aug. 1 | 7:30-9 p.m. | Furman University, 3300 Poinsett Hwy., Greenville | Free | Bring your lawn chairs, a picnic dinner, and a blanket + get ready to enjoy the sounds of the summer one final time.
  • Saluda Lake Landing Movie Night | Thursday, Aug. 1 | 8-10:30 p.m. | Saluda Lake Landing, 605 Motor Boat Club Rd., Greenville | Free | Watch “Titanic” at this cozy outdoor cinema.
  • Greenville Drive vs. Wilmington Blue Rocks | Thursday, Aug. 1 | 7 p.m. | Fluor Field, 945 South Main St., Greenville | $9-$20 | It’s Dollar Drink Night at Fluor Field, ft. $1 fountain Pepsi products, $2 Miller Lite, $3 Happy Thursday, and $4 SweetWater 420.*
Friday, Aug. 2
  • Follow-Up Fridays | Friday, Aug. 2 | 11 a.m.-1 p.m. | Feed & Seed Co., 701 Easley Bridge Rd., Ste. 6010, Greenville | Free | CommunityWorks’ Women’s Business Center will help you review your financial documents and prepare for funding applications.
Saturday, Aug. 3
  • Urban Sketchers Greenville | Saturday, Aug. 3 | 10 a.m.-12 p.m. | Carolina Bauernhaus Greenville, 556 Perry Ave., Greenville | Free entry | Practice on-location drawing while meeting fellow architects, artists, and drawing enthusiasts.
  • Kolapasi Day | Saturday, Aug. 3 | 11 a.m.-3 p.m. | Kolapasi, 27 S. Pleasantburg Dr., Ste. 160, Greenville | Free entry | Celebrate the grand opening of Kolapasi’s first US location.
  • Stationery Store Day 2024 | Saturday, Aug. 3 | 11 a.m.-7 p.m. | Page & Post, 1262 Pendleton St., Greenville | Free entry | Celebrate independently-owned stationary stores by shopping stickers, paper, and supplies.
Calendar of events here
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Plan Ahead

Ho ho host your festive fête at Endeavor
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Celebrate under a penny-covered ceiling with twinkling views of downtown Greenville at Endeavor’s event space. | Photo provided by Endeavor Greenville
Pop the confetti, because we’ve found the perfect venue for your holiday party.

Enter: Endeavor — Greenville’s premier coworking space by day and dreamy event space by night, offering:

• 20,000-sqft venue overlooking downtown Greenville
• Versatile spaces for casual or upscale celebrations
• On-site stadium kitchen with easy-access elevators

Whether you’re planning a casual white elephant gift exchange, fancy sit-down dinner, or dazzling cocktail reception, Endeavor is ready to bring your vision to life.
Ready to celebrate, GVL?
News Notes
Opening
  • Radio Room’s new location at 28 Liberty Ln. opens today, Aug. 1. The space doubles the music venue’s capacity to 500+ people. Get tickets to the inaugural show, “Bask with Phantom Ships and Shun.”
Traffic
  • SCDOT plans to replace the West Faris Road bridge starting in 2026 by acquiring land for the project this fall. When work begins, the bridge will be closed for six months + cars will be rerouted ~three miles. You can submit public comments about the project until Thursday, Aug. 15. (Greenville Journal)
Development
  • The developer who wanted to rezone the Baby Bi-Lo property (located at 500-505 N. Main St.) has withdrawn their request and it will no longer be discussed at today’s planning commission meeting.
Biz
  • Novant Health purchased 11 acres at Patewood Drive and Frontage Road (near Prisma Health + Bon Secours hospital facilities) for $17 million. The NC-based healthcare system hasn’t said what it plans to do with the land. (The Post and Courier Greenville)
Sports
  • Are you headed to Columbia for Rivals in Red? Our friends at COLAtoday have you covered with an event guide (complete with ticket info, parking details, and viewing parties) for when Liverpool F.C. and Manchester United meet Under a Carolina Sky this Saturday, Aug. 3 at Williams Brice Stadium.
Answered
  • You donut surprise us, Greenville — 76% of you say you’re most excited for a hot apple cider donut when you go apple picking this fall. Bookmark our ultimate guide to apple picking near Greenville.
Plan Ahead
  • The Perseid Meteor Shower will peak this month, and NASA says you may see about one Perseid per minute (~50 or 60 per hour). Pro tip: The best way to see it is from 11 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 11 to 2 a.m. Monday, Aug. 12 in a dark area without light pollution. (The Post and Courier Greenville)
Asked
  • Drink Up Week has come to a close, and we’d love your feedback. Did you participate in the week celebrating Greenville’s drink scene? Let us know the tea + any feedback you have for next year.
Family
  • Calling all parents: Whether your child needs a head start for school, socialization, or just loving care while you work, The Sunshine House can help. Now enrolling kids from 6 weeks to 12 years, this early learning academy provides a solid academic + social foundation. Schedule a tour.*
Pro Tip
  • Create a cleaner, healthier home for you and your furry friend. Start by vacuuming your pet’s bed to remove loose hair + dirt, then give it a thorough wash with hypoallergenic detergent. Or, call Two Maids of Greenville at 864-626-3343 to handle the cleanup — your pet will thank you.*
Shop
  • Get more from your Costco membership — this week only, get a $40 digital Costco shop card and $60 off an order of $200+ on Costco.com when you buy an Executive Membership on our deals site.*
 
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Forging the way for Honor Tower

Progress updates: Here’s what’s happening with Unity Park’s Honor Tower
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Honor Tower inside SC Steel’s shop in Taylors. | Photo by SC Steel
84 tons. That’s how much steel SC Steel — a Taylors-based manufacturer — says it fabricated for the Honor Tower coming soon to Unity Park.

Located between what used to be two segregated parks (Mayberry Park + Meadowbrook Park), Honor Tower was designed by Endrestudio. The view from the top will offer panoramic views of downtown + the Blue Ridge Mountains.

The City of Greenville broke ground on the tower in June and it is expected to be complete in summer or fall 2025. Click the button below for more facts and figures about the tower.
That's a lot of steel
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The Wrap
 
Danielle Barilla in a purple lace shirt

Today’s edition by:
Danielle
From the editor
As a Liverpool fan, I’ll be hitting I-26 to the Capital City for some football this weekend. Getting plugged in with Football Fanatix of Greenville (and the Greenville Reds) is in the running for one of my favorite 2024 experiences in our city. If you’re looking for a local watch party, Man U fans will take over BridgeWay Public House + Liverpool fans will take over The Bellwether Public House.
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