Plus, Taylors History Harvest aims to preserve local history.
 
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Tell us you’re from Greenville without telling us

Unwritten rules of Greenville
An orange and blue sunset over the bridge at Falls Park, with water rushing over the rocks.
If you like piña coladas and getting caught in high temps, you’ll love summer in Greenville. | Photo by @chris_leyland_photography
Whether you’re a Greenville native or a relative newcomer, there are just some things every Greenvillian understands to be true.

We asked our readers to share Greenville’s unwritten rules, from common city knowledge to relatable trends and local lingo. You won’t find these rules in a handbook, but they are undoubtedly absorbed by the community — and if you’re not from Greenville, these might be a little difficult to explain.

The unspoken rule everyone knows
“When you have guests from out of town, you have to take them to visit Falls Park.” — Pat B. (The best way to fall for Greenville.)

“You must visit the iconic Duke Sandwich Company on Poinsett Highway.” — Teresa C. (Eugenia Duke is Mother Mayo.)

We’re kind to our neighbors
“Greenville is a super friendly city. Assume the best in others.” — James G. (We couldn’t agree more.)

“All morning dog walkers, joggers, and peeps out for their morning constitutional along Main Street always say ‘mornin’’ and smile when you pass another person going the other way.” — Sally E.

“Always leave room for bikers on the Prisma Health Swamp Rabbit Trail. ‘On your left!’” — Ryan C.

“You must comply anytime you cross the Liberty Bridge and a tourist asks you to take a picture. Cross at your own risk on summer weekends.” — Michelle S.

“Hold the door for the person behind you, with a smile.” — Lisa S. (We think this is true anywhere.)

Sometimes you just have to laugh
“If you want to shop on Woodruff Road on a Saturday, wait for Clemson’s kickoff time.” — James G. (We’ll leave the schedule here.)

GVLtoday’s pro tips
“If you have anyone in from out of town, you have to give them sweet potato cake from Brick Street. — City Editor Stephanie

“Parking is free in the Richardson Street Garage on the weekends.” — City Editor Danielle
More unwritten rules
 
Events
Tuesday, Aug. 20
  • Full Moon Circle | Tuesday, Aug. 20 | 6-7 p.m. | Raven & Moon | Free | Bring blankets and pillows for a guided sound bath meditation during the full moon.
  • Greenville Drive vs. Rome Emperors | Tuesday, Aug. 20 | 7 p.m. | Fluor Field | It’s Green Day, aka Greenville’s unofficial birthday party presented by TD Bank, ft. free t-shirts and capes for the first fans through the gate.*
Wednesday, Aug. 21
  • Card Crafting Class | Wednesday, Aug. 21 | Carolina Bauernhaus Greenville | $10 | All supplies are included (besides stamps) to customize four cards to be sent out in September.
Thursday, Aug. 22
  • BridgeWay Farmers Market | Thursday, Aug. 22 | 4-8 p.m. | BridgeWay Station | $0-$12 | Explore booths with farm-fresh fruits and vegetables, handmade crafts, and artisan cheeses all sourced from local growers and creators.
  • March of Dimes Cocktail Competition | Thursday, Aug. 22 | 6:30-9:30 p.m. | City Club of Greenville | $100 | Sample cocktails made by local mixologists and enjoy hors d’oeuvres — all proceeds benefit March of Dimes.
Friday, Aug. 23
Calendar of events here
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Older Adults

🥇 Volunteering wins gold
Three older adults hold shovels and work to restore the grounds at a neighborhood park.
AmeriCorps Seniors RSVP volunteers restore the grounds at a neighborhood park. | Photo provided by AmeriCorps Seniors
Calling all adults 55+: What’s next?

How about:
  • Getting active
  • Staying sharp
  • Making new friends
  • Learning new skills
  • Sharing your talents
  • Positively impacting our community
  • Enjoying a sense of accomplishment
If that sounds like something you’re interested in these days, volunteer with AmeriCorps Seniors RSVP.

Volunteers address critical community challenges with opportunities that match their interests, skills, and schedules — from grocery shopping with a neighbor to organizing a community garden to mentoring local youth.
Learn more + volunteer
News Notes
Festival
  • The Upstate Food Truck Festival is Saturday, Aug. 31 from 11:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. at the Reedy Fork Fairgrounds in Simpsonville. Enjoy 70+ food truck vendors, live performances, and a mechanical bull riding competition. Tickets are $10.
City
  • Greenville City Council invites you to review the developmental code changes on Thursday, Aug. 22 and Tuesday, Aug. 27. Some highlights for review include vape and smoke shops, outdoor TV screens, and sign ordinance.
Try This
  • LolaCeli, seafood and vegetable pop-up, is coming to Curean on Tuesday, Aug. 27. The meal features up to 10 dishes of Carolina seafood and live fire cooking. Grab tickets.
Eat
  • The Great Wall Gala, which will celebrate Greenville’s first James Beard Award, is this Thursday, Aug. 22. Guest chefs will serve up a variety of specialty dishes, with nods to their culture and traditions. Grab tickets.
Outdoors
  • Ecuagenera, South America’s largest orchid nursery, is popping up at Sun and Soil Plant Parlor from Friday, Sept. 13 to Sunday, Sept. 15. Orchids will be available for purchase on-site or through pre-order, and Sun and Soil plants will be 20% off all weekend.
Edu
  • In case you missed it, our students are in good hands. Chelsey Troutman — a third grade teacher at Brushy Creek Elementary — was recently named the 2024-2025 Greenville County Schools Teacher of the Year. See the runners up.*
Try This
  • If you’re like us, you could use some extra storage. Enter: Crawl space encapsulation, a method used to transform that dark, creepy space under your house to a clean, dry, and safe area for storage. Plus, it helps purify your air + protect your HVAC system. Get a free quote.*
Number
  • 22%. That’s how much auto insurance rates have increased over the last year. Stop overpaying + find a better rate when you get a free, no-obligation quote from Savvy.*
 
History

📚 Making history

Preserve local history: Bring your memories to Taylors History Harvest
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Did you know Chick Spring Ginger Ale was bottled with Chick Spring water? | Photo by @greenvillelibrary
Taylors wants to preserve its local history — and you can help.

Head to Taylors History Harvest at the Greenville Library this Thursday, Aug. 22, from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. to share your best memories, photos, or other mementos of organizations, businesses, families, or neighborhoods in Taylors.

Physical items will be scanned, and oral history will also be recorded. Registration is required in advance.

Need to be inspired? Think: Chick Spring Ginger Ale was made in Taylors in the 1920s, and this vintage ginger ale label with the Chick Springs Hotel on it was on some of the bottles from Greenville County.

In addition to sharing Taylors memories with the library, we have another ask for you. Share all of your historic Greenville memories or photos with us as well. Start digging in your archives and send your findings our way.
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The Wrap
 
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Today’s edition by:
Hanna
From the editor
Whoa — surprise. I’m sure you weren’t expecting to see me here. I’m Hanna, and I’m a national editor that will pop in to our different 6AM City markets from time-to-time. I have loved learning more about all of the fun happenings in your city while Stephanie enjoys some much-deserved R+R, but don’t worry. She’ll be back before you know it.
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