09.09.2024

Today’s Forecast

80º | 0% chance of precipitation
Sunrise 7:09 a.m. | Sunset 7:44 p.m.

What’s in a name?

What our readers actually call things

The only name-calling we’ll allow. | Photo by @TDConventionCenter

Last month (we think it’s crazy that it’s already September, too) we posted this reel on Instagram. Most of our comments were people telling us they still call The Bon Secours Wellness Arena (aka The Well) “The Bi-Lo Center.” That got our gears turning... what else do Greenvillians call landmarks and businesses that aren’t their real names. As good journalists, we asked.

“I still call the Greenville Convention Center ‘Textile Hall,’ because that was its name when I was growing up.” — Nancy K.

“My friends have called BlocHaven ‘the Bloc’ or a new favorite, ‘BlocHeaven.’” — Cole C.

“‘The Mimi Park’ — McPherson Park, where my daughter was taken by grandmother ‘Mimi’ to swing and dance in the gazebo.” — E. Mays

“‘The Shops at Gridlock’ rather than ‘The Shops at Greenridge’ on Woodruff Road. No explanation necessary.” — Chris G.

GVLtoday Daniel Building — Landmark Building, meet Daniel Building. | Rendering by DP3 Architects and SeamonWhiteside

“The Landmark Building is thankfully being renamed to the Daniel Building since everyone refers to it as that anyhow!” — Ann C.

“When Linky Stone Park had the large bear carving, my little girl always asked to go to the ‘Winnie-a-Pooh Park.’” — Brian M.

“Even though it’s officially ‘Augusta Street,’ everyone calls it ‘Augusta Road.’” — Susan W.

“Maple Street Biscuit Company is ‘Tiki Bob’s.’” — Russell

GVLtoday Harambe Bridge — Always in our hearts. | Photo by James Simpson

"Harambe Memorial Bridge. It feels too right to be wrong.” — Kimberly C.

“This is G’ville and we drive on P’burg and take 85 to S’burg.” — Ali B.

“My hubs refers to Pleasantburg as the ‘burg of pleasantries’. So, that’s what we call it! — Jen F.

“When my son was first learning to read, he thought the neon Krispy Kreme sign said ‘Happy Home.’ He would always tell us he wanted to go to the Happy Home store, but we had no idea what he was talking about. We continue to call it that to this day.” — Christy S.

“Harris Teeter. When my daughter couldn’t remember its name quickly, she called it ‘Harris Tooter Scooter Booter.’” — Jen

Events

Monday, Sept. 9

2024 Hilton Head Daiq-Off | Monday, Sept. 9 | 6-10 p.m. | The Rutherford | Donation requested | Shake things up during this Daiquiri contest where you’re the judge and proceeds go to the Local Bar Union 432.

Tuesday, Sept. 10

Soul Yoga Soul Series Encore! | Tuesday, Sept. 10 | 6-7 p.m. | Camperdown Plaza | Free | Get ready to sweat at the final, all-levels class of this series featuring a DJ.
Greenville Jazz Collective | Tuesday, Sept. 10 | 6:30-9 p.m. | Coffee Underground | $20 | Spend an evening listening to the sultry sounds of the Greenville Jazz Collective.

Wednesday, Sept. 11

The Squash Dinner | Wednesday, Sept. 11 | 6:30-9 p.m. | Topsoil Kitchen and Market, Travelers Rest | $85+ | Summer meets Fall where Squash will be the featured ingredient at this five-course dinner.
Disney’s “The Lion King” | Wednesday, Sept. 11-Sunday, Sept. 29 | Times vary | Peace Center | $70+ | Winner of six Tony Awards, including Best Musical, watch Pride Rock come to life.

Saturday, Sept. 14

Balloonacy | Saturday, Sept. 14-Sunday, Sept. 29 | Times vary | South Carolina Children’s Theatre | $1+ | Jesse Siak, from SCCT’s 2024 production of “Dragons Love Tacos,” will exude the playfulness of Charlie Chaplin in this laugh-filled nonverbal clown show about a man and his balloon.*

Calendar of events here

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Edu

This school has been shaping young leaders for 65 years

3 students from Christ Church Episcopal School smile as they hold blue and white pom-poms.

A CCES education not only prepares students in grades K-12 to excel in the classroom, but also helps them become lifelong learners. | Photo by Ben Jordan

Cue the party poppers. Christ Church Episcopal School (CCES) turns 65 today, Sept. 9. Over the years, CCES has earned a strong reputation for academic excellence, artistic creativity, athletic success, and a commitment to service.

As the school grows, its core values — character, community, excellence, and service — continue to guide everything they do, helping their graduates become leaders who make a difference in their communities.

Curious to learn more? The school’s Open Houses are the perfect way to explore their programs + campus.

News Notes

Closing

Modal Coffee & Hostel announced the upcoming closure of its coffee shop in Dec. 2024. All of Modal will close briefly in Jan. 2025 and plans to reopen in March 2025 as “The Modal Guesthouse.” You can still grab your favorite drinks through December + keep yourself updated by following its social media.

Sports

Week two of college football featured a home opener win for the Clemson Tigers over App State 66-20 + a 31-6 win for the Gamecocks on the road at Kentucky (including Greenville High School Alumnus Mazeo Bennett Jr.’s first touchdown for USC). Furman fell at home to Charleston Southern 24-20. See more scores.

Announced

We have more good news for Gamecock fans, ESPN’s “College Gameday” is headed to the Capital City. The broadcast kicks off at 9 a.m. before USC takes on LSU at 12 p.m. at Williams Brice Stadium. (COLAtoday)

Civic

That’s pretty rad. Today at 5:30 p.m., Greenville City Council is voting on the ground lease for an area near the Greenville Downtown Airport that could be the future home of a new skatepark and pump track. The ~10 acre site would be paid for in part by the City’s hospitality fund. (Greenville Journal)

Cause

Grab your calendars and save the date for Jasmine Road’s eighth annual “Rooted in Love” Luncheon on Wednesday, Oct. 16. Taking place at Judson Mill Annex, this is the nonprofit’s only major fundraising event and provides resources for its goal of “bringing hope and healing back to women in our community.”

Feel Good

These goats are… well… the GOATs. King Charles III has deemed that the Golden Guernsey Goat, effective immediately, is now the Royal Golden Guernsey Goat. There are only eight of these goats in the US, and four of them live in the Upstate at the Split Creek Farm in Anderson Country. (Upstate Business Journal)

Eat

The Bellwether Public House is ready for football season, and will serve Hot & Ready To-Go Tailgate Packages (think: bone-in or boneless wings with dips, chips, and sandwiches) on Saturdays. Email if you’re interested… and hungry. (Greenville Journal)

Outdoors

Unity Park just got a little sunnier with the addition of these sunflowers. Stop by and see them, then grab a snack and a drink at The Commons. Psst… There are a few new restaurants there to check out.

Real Estate

It’s Monday again, Greenville, and we’ve got a doozy of a mansion for you today. This $4,450,000 six bedroom, eight bathroom house in Greenville has everything you need, from four courtyards to a six-car garage. Did we mention the floor-to-ceiling windows?

Try This

Today’s Best voting is in full swing and there is still time to give your two cents. Remember, you can vote once per day. Share the love for your favorite local businesses here.

Job

We’re looking for a Sales Executive in our sister market, SEAtoday, to identify and secure new advertising partnerships and grow existing client relationships on the SEAtoday team. Apply to join.

Seasonal

Which unhinged Lowe’s Halloween decoration are you?

A series of images highlighting outdoor Halloween decorations including life size skeletons

If you’re as obsessed with Halloween decor as these locals are, you’re going to love Lowe’s new collection. | Photos provided by COLAtoday + GVLtoday.

Every year the life-size animatronic Halloween decorations get bigger, spookier, and well — more chaotic. This year is no exception, so we want to know:

Which life-sized Halloween decoration best matches your personality?

The 8-ft skeleton: You have classic taste. You don’t believe in following the trends. You know what you like and you stick to it.
The Haunted Harbor Sea Captain: You’re a natural-born leader. You love to plan a night out and always know the best new spots in town (thanks to GVLtoday).
The Dancing Wednesday Addams: You’re sarcastic and have a dark sense of humor, but you’re a loyal friend and an accidental trendsetter.
The Haunted Mansion Musical Headless Knight: You’re kind + lovable but often forgetful. Your friends are used to helping you search for your phone.

Bone-us: Lowe’s has even more creepy characters to help you become your neighborhood’s chaos agent this Halloween season.^

^This content is created by our Client Success Team. Let’s work together.

Happy haunting

The Buy

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The Wrap

Today’s edition by:
Stephanie

From the editor

I get really excited when there’s any sort of animal news in Greenville. The News Note about the goats was one of my favorites of all time. Do you think they’ll let me pet them?

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