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Scout’s Doughnuts is headed to Main Street
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Donut speed past or you may miss it. | Photo by GVLtoday
We have some a-glaze-ing news. Scout’s Doughnuts is growing again, adding a Main Street location later this month. On Fridays + Saturdays, you’ll be able to swing by the Scout’s window at 2 N. Main St. (the same area of the Chick-fil-A window) for one of Greenville’s favorite treats.

After years of research and development to make the perfect cronut (think: croissant donuts), the fan-favorite shop started distributing to coffee shops and businesses around Greenville in 2022. In 2023, they opened a storefront in Overbrook + expanded it to include a cafe earlier this year. The shop also expanded to Anderson this year in partnership with the Run In store.

Keep an eye on Scout’s Doughnuts on social media for an official opening date. Until then, curb your Scout’s craving by:
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Events
Monday, Sept. 16
Tuesday, Sept. 17
  • History Harvest | Tuesday, Sept. 17 | 12-2 p.m. | Berea Community Center | Free | Help preserve Berea history by sharing photos and other items for scanning.
  • Tarot Tuesday | Tuesday, Sept. 17 | 5:30-7:30 p.m. | Southernside Brewing Co. | Free entry, donation requested | Grab a beverage and dive into tarot readings.
Thursday, Sept. 19
  • Cafe Listening Hosted by My Neighbors Voice | Thursday, Sept. 19 | 5:30 p.m. | The Pub for What Ales You | Free entry | Share your stories and perspectives at this community conversation.
  • NextGen Boards: A Networking and Learning Event | Thursday, Sept. 19 | 8:30-10 a.m. | Southern First Bank | $20 | Join Meals on Wheels of Greenville Young Professionals for coffee, snacks, and a panel discussion with local leaders on how to begin your journey to serving on a board of directors.*
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How virtual learning can set your high schooler up for success
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Heron Virtual Academy of South Carolina student Brianna and her fellow JAG students at the 2024 SC JAG Conference.
Heron Virtual Academy offers students exceptional opportunities for growth as the only virtual school in the state to collaborate with Jobs for America’s Graduates. | Photos by Heron Virtual Academy of South Carolina
Research shows that students retain 25-60% more material when learning online, compared to just 8-10% in traditional classrooms.

At Heron Virtual Academy of South Carolina, students like Brianna are proof that online learning can lead to success. After a difficult freshman year in her previous brick-and-mortar school, Brianna switched to Heron.

The tuition-free, online public school for grades 8-12 introduced her to Jobs for America’s Graduates (JAG), a program that provides support to students who are at risk of dropping out.

Heron is the only virtual school in the state that works with the national program. Brianna thrived, and went on to win the Governor’s Award at the 2024 SC JAG Conference.

“I made a complete 180-degree turn with my grades, attendance, and everything,” Brianna said. "[The] teachers were so nice and helpful. [I have] a level of support at Heron I’ve never had before.”
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News Notes
Real Estate
  • Just steps away from Downtown Greenville, this four-bedroom, four-and-a-half-bathroom home on East McBee boasts a private elevator, two porches for living al fresco, and the perfect spaces for entertaining. It’s our Mansion Monday feature listed at $2,125,000.
Number
  • 26. That’s how many local plants and animals are featured in “Wild Things of the Upstate,” a children’s book written by local author Abby Moore Keith, illustrated by local artist Carissa Grace Bowser, and published by local small publisher Good Printed Things.
Plan Ahead
  • Boo in the Zoo returns for its 38th year at the Greenville Zoo. Get tickets for this seasonal Halloween trick-or-treating event coming up Oct. 16-Oct. 20 + Oct. 23-Oct. 30
Sports
  • FU all the time. The Furman Paladins defeated Stetson 48-7. Meanwhile in Columbia, the Gamecocks lost in a heartbreaker to LSU 36-33. The Clemson Tigers had a bye this week. See more scores.
Festival
  • It’s officially euphoria week with festivities kicking off Thursday, Sept. 19 and running through Sunday, Sept. 22. These are the events with tickets still available, but they won’t stay that way for long. Grab yours before they sell out.
Finance
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.*
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Opening

BridgeWay Station just got even more Italian

First look: Tavola at BridgeWay Station officially opens this month
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Mamma Mia, that’s an epic cheese pull. | Video by GVLtoday
It’s no secret BridgeWay Station brings a taste of Italy to the Upstate, but its newest restaurant takes that Italian influence to the next level. Tavola — Table 301’s first concept outside of Downtown Greenville — will open Tuesday, Sept. 24.

“It’s an invitation for everyone to come together,” said Table 301 Creative Director Katie Thompson, who had a heavy hand in designing the second-floor space above Bridgeway Brewing.

As you step inside, no detail was missed, from the brick, wood, and marble accents to the wine walls stocked with bottles surrounding you as you dine. Plus, coming soon, a Tuscan wine window.

Click the button below to see what food we tried, including our top picks from the menu.
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I love Tavola already, but I can’t wait for the wine window to open. It won’t be available all the time, but when it is, you’ll find me ringing the bell and sipping on whatever red they’re passing out the window.
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