There’s a growing list of restaurants + retail tenants. | Rendering by RocaPoint Partners
What’s that sound? It’s the ongoing construction at County Square, where work on the $1 billion redevelopment is well underway. We’ve been covering this development for years, and that’s sure to continue in 2025, so we’re breaking down everything we know that’s coming to this major project near the West End.
Joint Meeting on Homelessness | 1-2 p.m. | Miracle Hill Rescue Mission Greenville | Free | Learn how you can be part of solutions to homelessness in Greenville County.
Silent Book Club | 7-8 p.m. | The People’s Tap | Free entry | Settle in with a beverage and a cozy spot for an hour of silent reading.
Local Book Signing | 5-7 p.m. | SecondStory | Free entry | Shop thrifted books, purchased signed copies from local authors, and engage in conversation with fellow book lovers.
This month, we’re connecting readers with the heart specialists at Prisma Health. | Photo provided by Prisma Health
Welcome back to Prisma Health On Call, our Q+A series that connects you, our readers, to Prisma Health providers who are ready to answer your questions. This month, we’re focusing on how to keep your heart healthy — and we’re pumped.
Prisma Health’s cardiology experts are here to answer your queries related to this vital organ. Think:
Due to the winter weather, Greenville County Schools will have an e-learning day today, Jan. 22. All activities are canceled and offices are closed.
Development
Developers say they want to expand Heddle Hill — an industrial park located on Rutherford Road — and future plans include restaurants, green space + trails, and hundreds of new homes. Local historians could collaborate with the developers on a museum + memorial commemorating WWI training facility, Camp Sevier, which was formerly on the site. (The Post and Courier Greenville)
Announced
Miracle Hill Ministries, a local nonprofit serving Greenvillians experiencing homelessness, is taking over the Habitat for Humanity ReStore locations on Woodruff Road (this spring) + Wade Hampton Boulevard (this fall). (Upstate Business Journal)
Festival
Meat the participants of Southern Roots: A BBQ Reunion at Travelers Rest’s Trailblazer Park on Saturday, April 12. The annual festival will announce its lineup of 30+ chefs and pitmasters today, so keep an eye on its Instagram.
Theater
Speaking of lineups, Greenville Theatre dropped the shows for its 100th season including “A Chorus Line,” “Clue: On Stage,” “White Christmas,” “Fiddler On the Roof,” “Steel Magnolias,” and a show yet-to-be-announced.
Civic
Commence playtime. Croftstone Park has reopened with new playground equipment, shade structures, repaired basketball courts, picnic tables + benches, and fresh landscaping.
Eat
Calling all Girl Scouts. Clare’s Creamery wants to support your cookie sales to help procure ingredients for its Girl Scout Cookie-inspired flavors. The shop will purchase on a “first come, first buy” basis for in-person sales until it meets its quota.
Plan Ahead
Save the date. Mardi Gras is just around the corner, and Swamp Rabbit Cafe & Grocery’s king cake preorders open Monday, Feb. 17.
Outdoors
What’s better than Galentines brunch? Galentines brunch with alpacas, of course. Alpaca Southern (located in Travelers Rest) is hosting a special brunch event on Saturday, Feb. 18. Message its Instagram to secure your spot.
Health
Is it just us, or are tweens super into skincare? Find out what’s fueling the craze, what parents need to know about kids’ growing interest in skincare products, and more insights from an aesthetician in this Q+A.*
Try This
Kick off 2025 in a workspace designed for your success — Endeavor. With fast Wi-Fi, endless coffee, and a motivating atmosphere, you can focus on what you do best. Make Endeavor part of your weekly routine and see your productivity take off. Snag a 10-pack.*
Financial grace periods are few and far between these days. Oil checks, doctor appointments, Tax Day — time speeds by between them. But these credit cards allow you nearly two years to pay them off (with zero interest), allowing you flexibility in 2025.*
Find candidates who want to work right here, right now. | Gif by 6AM City
56%. That’s the percentage of full-time employees in the US who want a new job in 2025. Of this, 27% have already started searching. What’s more, the first part of the year sees the largest uptick in job postings + submitted job applications online.
If you’re hiring this year, don’t let your job posting get lost on over-saturated job sites. We created 6AM City Job Board to help you cut through the noise and find top local talent. Share your opportunity with the most connected locals, GVLtoday readers.
A really good beanie. With 4,000+ five-star reviews, this warm winter beanie is a favorite for a reason: the inside is lined with satin, which absorbs less moisture and causes less friction than other materials, keeping hair nourished and frizz-free.
Great news, foodie friends. Tavola has extended its Restaurant Week deals for an extra week. This was one of my favorite values this year, so I’m really excited they’re giving everyone more time to get in for a taste. Here’s what I tried(and loved).
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