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If you close your eyes and picture the falls, you can hear them all the way from wherever your house is. | Photo by GVLtoday
Can you believe February is almost over? It feels like 2024 was just yesterday.
We have a lot to be proud of, and the City of Greenville released new figures highlighting the things it accomplished in parks and recreation last year. We’re breaking it down, by the numbers.
Southern Home and Garden Show | Friday, Feb. 21-Sunday, Feb. 23 | Times vary Greenville Convention Center | $5+ | Spend an afternoon in the largest home improvement + garden event in the Upstate as you explore ~300 exhibitors.
Azucar Fest | Friday, Feb. 21-Saturday, Feb. 22 | Times vary | Junto Coffee, Taylors | $25+ | Feast your ears on 20 bands over the course of two days.
Saturday, Feb. 22
To Be Read | 11 a.m.-2 p.m. | New Realm Brewery | Free entry | Visit the mobile bookstore while you sip and snack.
Maya Lagerstam plays Storyteller 1 and Tyler Joseph Ellis plays Storyteller 2 in the North American tour of “Shucked.” | Photo by Matthew Murphy and Evan Zimmerman
Hold onto your whiskey —Greenville’s about to get “Shucked.”
Trouble’s coming to town when a corn-bred, corn-fed community lets in a stranger. Set to an a-maize-ing score by the Grammy Award-winning songwriting team Brandy Clark and Shane McAnally (Kacey Musgraves’ “Follow Your Arrow,” Brandi Carlile, and more), this Tony Award-winning, farm-to-fable musical comedy is about an unlikely hero, a lovable con man, and a battle for the heart and soil of Cob County.
The Haynie-Sirrine neighborhood could see 41 townhomes built between Church Street + Haynie Street. If approved, the $17 million project would feature units with 3 bedrooms and 2.5 bathrooms and would range from ~$800,000 to $900,000. (The Post and Courier Greenville)
Development
Meals on Wheels of Greenville County broke ground on its new facility on Augusta Road earlier this week. The 24,000 sqft facility will include a 15,000 sqft kitchen + 5,000 sqft of dedicated food storage, allowing the nonprofit to make ~6,000 meals a day. (Greenville Journal)
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It’s electric, boogie woogie woogie. Upstate-founded company SOS eCharging — a mobile electric vehicle charging station — is hoping to take the stress out of EV driving. SOS allows you to charge your vehicle anywhere for 30 minutes and provides two levels of charging — let’s call them fast and faster. (Upstate Business Journal)
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They’re buttery, they’re salty, and they’re delicious. We need to know your go-to spot in Greenville for grits for our next Locals’ List, so let’s get down to the nitty gritty.
According to the 2024 ETS Human Progress Report,88% of industry professionals see continuous learning as the key to career success. Business education can help you stay on top of new trends + handle workplace challenges more effectively. Here are three ways to prioritize continuous learning and future-proof your career.*
Coming Soon
Did this catch your eye? That’s because locals (like you) are excited about new happenings in the city. Spread the word about your business, services, big news, or event coming soon to Greenville.
Community
Greenville Drive Day at the adidas Employee Store is happening this Saturday, February 22 — and you’re invited. RSVP by filling out this form, and be on the lookout for final details and your one-day shopping pass.*
Finance
Owe more than $10,000 in debt? You’re not alone — personal debt is on the rise. Freedom Debt Relief could help by offering a personalized debt settlement plan and negotiating with creditors to reduce your amount owed (with one low monthly payment + no upfront fees). Get started.*
Plan Ahead
2025 is your year to put a dent in your credit card debt. Check out these top balance transfer cards offering 0% APR on transfers into 2026. (That’s nearly two years of no interest, plus some sweet rewards.) Learn more + apply.*
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Grab your beads
Whoa, baby. | Photo by The Bohemian Cafe
We have the need… the need for beads. Tuesday, March 4 is Mardi Gras — or as the French translation states, “Fat Tuesday.”
Here are five events with plenty of Big Easy flair to spare, from traditional desserts and cocktails to tunes. Laissez les bons temps rouler.
Friday, Feb. 28
Mardi Gras Celebration | 3-7 p.m. | Swamp Rabbit Cafe and Grocery | Free entry | Enjoy cafe menu specials, fresh fried beignets, and live music from the Greenville Jazz Collective.
Saturday, March 1
Mardi Gras | 1 p.m. | Fireforge Crafted Beer | Free entry | Get your tarot read while you listen to live music from Tuba Gin and snack.
Friday, March 7
Mardi Gras Masquerade Party | 7:30-11:30 p.m. | The L, Larkin’s Catering & Events | $30+ | Transport yourself to Bourbon Street right here in Greenville with a DJ, a photo booth, Mardi Gras-themed light bites, and drinks.
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My favorite grits in Greenville (besides the grits my mom used to make) are the jalapeno pimento cheese grits from Biscuit Head. In my opinion, there is no food on earth that can’t be elevated by pimento cheese.
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What do you think about the Inn at Altamont?
Last week, we asked you what you thought about the Inn at Altamont — a $60 million luxury hotel proposed for Paris Mountain. Here’s what you said:
49.4% of you said you support it
44.5% of you said you were against it
6.1% of you said you weren’t sure yet
A public meeting about the project will be held on Thursday, Feb. 27 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Greenville Event Center at 119 Beverly Rd.
