BODYBAR opened in late 2024 and is the newest addition to our list. | Photo by GVLtoday
Greenville is home to many opportunities for exercise. Whether you enjoy lifting weights, dancing to hip-hop tunes for a little cardio action, or boxing for a full-body workout, use this guide as a resource for all-things fitness.
A few tips before we dive in:
Not sure which to try first? Try out multiple gyms with a free trial on ClassPass.
Editor’s note: Some events may be canceled, changed, or postponed due to inclement weather.
Friday, Jan. 10
Restaurant Week | Friday, Jan. 10-Sunday, Jan. 19 | Times vary | Various restaurants | Price of purchase | Whether you’re looking to try something new or visit an old favorite, participating restaurants offer special deals to entice Greenvillians to get out and eat local.
Sunday, Jan. 12
Greer Farmers Market Sunday Brunch | 11 a.m. | Greer City Park | Free entry | Shop goods from 40+ farmers, makers, and bakers at this monthly winter market.
Bauernhaus Brews + Books Silent Sunday Club | 2 p.m. | Carolina Bauernhaus Greenville | Free entry | Grab your pals and your latest page-turner for some cozy reading vibes and a pint or two.
Monday, Jan. 13
Wofford Terriers at Furman Paladins Men’s Basketball | 7 p.m. | Bon Secours Wellness Arena | $15+ | The Upstate battle at The Well, originally scheduled for Saturday, has been postponed due to the winter weather.
You don’t have to be a lawyer to understand SC law
Presented by Greenville Technical College
Making sense of the law is easier than you think. | Photo provided by Greenville Technical College
Ever wondered how the law actually affects your life? From family matters to business deals, legal knowledge can be pretty useful. The “Law School for Non-Lawyers” course at Greenville Technical College is the perfect way to gain practical knowledge about everyday legal issues in South Carolina. You never know when it could come in handy.
Sponsored by the SC Bar Pro Bono program, this eight-week course starts on Tuesday, Jan. 28, and covers important topics like:
Whether you’re a small business owner, a community leader, or just curious about your legal rights, this easy-to-understand course teaches you the tools to navigate legal matters with confidence.
Pro tip: Classes meet on Tuesday evenings from 6 to 9 p.m., and you can choose to attend the sessions that matter most to you.
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Civic
All Greenville County government offices will be closed today because of the winter weather.
Today Is
An eLearning day for all Greenville County Schools due to the winter weather. All activities — including athletic events and field trips — are canceled on Friday and Saturday.
The Greenville Zoo is closed today + tomorrow due to the weather. Many animals have been moved inside, and keepers will ensure they have plenty of enrichment to pass the time. If the ice melts, the zoo will reopen Sunday.
Announced
If you were planning to attend the Greenville Swamp Rabbits games this weekend, the Jan. 10 game has been moved to April 13 at 5:05 p.m. + the Jan. 11 game has been moved to Feb. 15 at 7:05 p.m.
Civic
“If you don’t have to be out and about, stay home.” That’s the message from Greenville first responders who recommend packing an emergency kit if it is essential for you to drive. Here’s what to put in it.
Closing
Clayton’s Deli + The Pound Cake Man will close its Overbrook restaurant. Ownership says the closure is due to, “problems with our building, the rising cost of doing business, and circumstances beyond our control.” You can swing by for one more meal or sweet treat with the doors closing after service on Saturday, Jan. 11.
Plan Ahead
Warm your spirits on this cold day by securing your tickets to A Southern Remedy. This signature event kicks off the 20th year of festivities for euphoria on Thursday, Feb. 27 at The 405. Enjoy bites from local chefs, roasted oysters from The Jones Oyster Co., and music from The Jamie Wright Band.
Outdoors
Because of the winter weather, Conestee Nature Preserve pushed its monthly litter sweep to next Saturday, Jan. 18, from 9 to 11 a.m. Sign up.
Watch
As we await Oscar nominations on Friday, Jan. 17, you can get tickets to watch the short films in the animated, live action, and documentary categories in the Peace Center’s Gunter Theatre from Wednesday, Feb. 19 to Sunday, Feb. 23.
They just don’t make them like they used to. | Photo via Tom Brissey, Greenville SC Natives
May we introduce the home of Captain Otis Prentiss Mills.
Captain Mills’ home once stood at 13 Mills Ave. (which is now 11 Mills Ave., home to InStep Piedmont Podiatry). The home was originally built in 1900, converted to apartments in the 1940s, and eventually torn down.
An NC native, Mills moved to Greenville around 1865 after serving in the Confederacy during the Civil War. Shortly after relocating to the Upstate, he met + married Susan Cordelia Gower, daughter of the Hon. T.C. Gower (another familiar + famous Greenville name) and had five children.
Mills and his wife accumulated 300 acres in Greenville, which included today’s Otis Avenue, Prentiss Avenue + Mills Avenue.
After the war, Mills established Millsdale Dairy (1870), the SC Cottonseed Company (1872), the Greenville Fertilizer Company, and Mills Mill (1895). The mill had 5,000 spindles and 200 employees. Today, it’s the Lofts at Mills Mill.
The Buy
The Buy
New car insurance. Real talk — car insurance prices are expected to jump 22% by end of year, according to a recent study. It’s worth shopping around and comparing rates on Money’s Best Car Insurance list to make sure you’re getting the best price.
We have some optimistic readers. Out of nearly 2,000 responses in our newsletter + on our social media, here’s how much snow you think we’ll get today:
37% — More than 2"
20% — 2"
18% — 1"
25% — Less than 1"
No matter how much we get, I hope you stay safe + have snowmuchfun.
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