The grassroots effort to help Western NC after Helene | I will never forget the feeling on the runway watching planes take off, packed with supplies for our neighbors in need after Helene. The community raised $265,000 to fund this grassroots operation, and it was one of the most memorable stories of my career.
A film about Sum Bar won a James Beard award | The team behind the film “Great Wall,” including owner of Sum Bar Khailing Neoh, are a joy to write about. Celebrating this award through this story was definitely a highlight of 2024.
Pimento cheese taste test | There are also moments in this job where I have to pinch myself that I get to call this work. One of those days was eating a lot of pimento cheese to tell you which would be best for your Masters parties. ICYMI, Soby’s won.
Meme-worthy animals at the Greenville Zoo | Moo Deng broke the internet this year, and while we may not have a pygmy hippo, we do have plenty of meme-worthy animals in our town that deserve their chance to go viral. Writing about these cute critters was a dream.
Join GVLtoday’s book club | What better way to get to know your community + participate in your favorite hobby than by starting a city-wide book club? Reading for work is next-level.
Asked
Asked
We’re polling the crowd for questions you want answered in 2025.
Dream big, and tell us what’s in your heart of hearts, because the questions you asked us last year were some of our favorite topics to cover.
It’s our New Year’s resolution to answer 25 of these.
The holidays are magical, but let’s face it — they can alsobe a headache. Migraine attacks affect approx. 1 in 6 households and can be debilitating. Discover how chronic migraines are triggered and how they can be treated to keep the festivities fun.*
Biz
New year, new workspace: Start the year strong with a membership at Endeavor. With perks like an executive gym, downtown walkability, and 20,000 sqft of flexible workspace options, you’ll have everything you need to achieve your goals. Find the membership that’s right for you.*
Try This
Take the hassle out of New Year’s Eve hosting by wowing your guests with charcuterie and cheese boards — that you don’t have to make yourself. Lowes Foods has lots of options, plus, they only need one day’s notice to prepare your showstopper. Browse + order boards.*
Community
Ready to make a difference in 2025? Volunteer with Meals on Wheels of Greenville (MOW) and help transform the lives of homebound neighbors in need. Whether you can help weekly or occasionally, MOW can find a route that fits your schedule. Explore volunteer opportunities.*
City Guide
City Guide
Holiday travel 101
While waiting in line or for your flight, you can connect to GSP’s free public Wi-Fi. | @gspairport
To help make your time at the Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport (GSP) as smooth as possible, we’ve created a guide that covers everything from parking to details on the airport’s nonstop flights.
What to know
TSA | On average, it takes ~17 minutes to get through.
Map it out | If you’re like us and need to completely visualize a place before you step foot inside, this map of the entire airport will be your saving grace.
A one-minute bond repair hair mask from OGX. With a 4.7-star rating, it deeply nourishes hair to visibly reduce signs of damage for strong, smooth, shiny hair.
Instead of going out this New Year’s Eve, I’m excited for some Beamer Ball in Orlando. Before you come for me, I graduated from USC. If you need a place to watch the Citrus Bowl, check out our list of places to watch football.
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