Lay was born in Charlotte in 1909 + his family moved to Greenville by 1920.
His entrepreneurial career started on our city’s streets, selling peanuts at baseball games and managing a team of local boys to operate a Pepsi-Cola stand. He also delivered newspapers via bicycle.
He started his career as a traveling salesman before starting the H.W. Lay Distributing Company in 1932. By 1937, he launched his own line of snack foods, and the company merged with The Frito Company in 1961. Then, Frito-Lay merged with Pepsi Co. in 1965 to create the company we know today.
Asked
Asked
Lay invested $100 in what food product to sell at the 1928 Democratic Convention in Houston?
A. Peanuts
B. Potato chips
C. Ice cream
D. Popcorn
Movie Monday | 6 p.m. | Yee-Haw Brewing Co. | Free entry | Catch “The Mummy” on the big screen.
Tuesday, March 4
Mardi Gras Tequila Dinner | 6:30-9:30 p.m. | Patterson Kitchen + Bar | $135 | Enjoy five courses paired with Mijenta Tequila.
Wednesday, March 5
2025 SEC Women’s Basketball Tournament | Wednesday, March 5-Sunday, March 9 | Times vary | Bon Secours Wellness Arena | $15+ | Catch the Gamecocks and their SEC rivals in this conference tournament.
First Fridays Gallery Crawl | Friday, March 7 | 6-9 p.m. | Various locations | Free | Navigate Greenville’s visual arts scene each month as galleries and venues are open to the public.
Saturday, March 8
Winter Pop-up Market | 12-3 p.m. | Trailblazer Park, Travelers Rest | Free entry | Shop 60+ vendors with local products like breads, cheeses, winter produce, soaps, candles, and crafts.
Tuesday, March 18
It’s a Tough Subject LIVE! | 7-8:30 p.m. | Centre Stage Theater | $15 | Join the Half a Sorrow Foundation for a powerful evening of real stories, hope, and important conversations about mental health and suicide prevention.*
Sunday, May 4
Tacos ‘n Tequila Fiesta | 2-5 p.m. | Events at Judson Mill | $60+ | If you missed the Bubbly Side Up! Brunch Festival this weekend, don’t miss you chance to guac and roll at this 21+ event featuring all-you-can-eat tacos, handcrafted tequila cocktails, and live entertainment.
Governor Henry McMaster declared a state of emergency due to ongoing wildfires across our state + a ban on any outdoor burning is in effect until further notice. The fires in Spartanburg, Oconee, Union, Pickens, and Horry Counties are primarily due to dry and windy conditions.
Number
400+. That’s how many people showed up to the information session for The Inn at Altamont — a proposed luxury hotel that could come to Paris Mountain. Developers say design changes have been made based on feedback, including adding a bike path + reducing the hotel’s event space capacity. (Greenville Journal)
Announced
The USC Gamecocks are the No. 1 overall seed for the SEC Women’s Basketball Tournament that kicks off this Wednesday, March 5, at Bon Secours Wellness Arena. USC + No. 2 Texas are actually co-SEC regular season champions, and the seeding came down to a coin flip.
Trending
History was made at Clemson on Friday night when gymnast Brie Clark became the first NCAA gymnast to ever compete “The Biles” (a double layout with half-twist on the floor, named after Simone Biles who originated the move). The accomplishment even caught the attention of the three-time olympian in a must-see moment.
Coming Soon
A new spot to line dance is coming soon. Meet The Red Dutch Barn Greer, an old Angus cattle barn renovated into an event space, that will host swing + line dancing events once a month. Save the date for the first social dance on Tuesday, March 18.
Opening
Cheers. At the corner of Wade Hampton and Pleasantburg, a new bottle shop called Swamp Rabbit Spirits opens today, March 3. If you don’t find your favorite bottle, the shop says it wants your feedback to build its shelves to “better serve the neighborhood.”
Sports
Grab your brooms, Tigers. The 2025 Reedy River Rivalry goes to Clemson, which won all three games this weekend.
Mansion Monday
This week, we’re featuring this minimalist new construction on Paris Mountain that boasts four bedrooms and five bathrooms of modern luxury living equipped with a gym and sauna, a pool + in-ground saltwater hot tub, a cozy in-seating fire pit, and an outdoor kitchen.
Watch
Did you think Chef Michael Sibert was done with Food Network after his appearance on “Guy’s Grocery Games?” The White Wine & Butter chef — fresh off his opening at Greer Golf — will take on the “Chopped” kitchen on Tuesday, March 4 at 8 p.m. Then, tune in to “Your Carolina” on WSPA on Wednesday, March 5 to learn how to make his competition dishes.
ICYMI
While we’re taking reality TV, in case you missed it, Dr. Cedrek McFadden (who works as a colorectal surgeon for Prisma) made his Survivor debut. Catch episode one.
Real Estate
A 300,000-sqft industrial building is for sale (or lease) just four miles from I-85. The property features high ceilings, 14 docks, eight drive-in doors, 500 parking spaces, outdoor storage, and more. See inside.*
Try This
Hey Siri, find me a conference room that will help me stay on task. Consider it done. Whether you need a spot for a client meeting, strategy session, or team retreat, Endeavor’s workspaces offer bright, professional rooms set up for success.Book your space.*
Did you hear that? Most hearing aids have one processor. These bad boys have two, making speech clearer and crisper by processing speech and noise separately. No wonder 540,000+ customers love them.*
Number
5. That’s how many minutes it takes to read a 1440 daily newsletter — catching you up on unbiased, fact-based news in politics, business, sports, culture, and more. Subscribe now.*
Category
City Guide
🎨 Masterpieces in Greenville
Mural, mural, on the wall. | Photo by GVLtoday
We all know that Greenville has a vibrant art scene. One of our all-time favorite galleries? Greenville itself.
Greenville is home to a number of meaningful murals. Today, we’re sharing where to find some pieces — old and new — that really paint a picture of our city and beyond.
Triune Mercy Center | By Ninja Picasso | This mural tells the story of eight Greenvillians experiencing homelessness and their stories of hope. If you played our game in Saturday’s newsletter, here’s your answer.
Your favorite spring shoe. We know, the magic word: spring. Visualize your next few months and try not to sprint away from winter as you choose the staple shoe best for you:
👟 Nordstrom stocked up on new colors of the beloved Veja Campo sneaker + New Balance’s 327 Sneaker.
👟 The hardware addition makes this new — and 20% off — strappy chunky heel anything but basic.
👟 Pair these under $40 clear slide sandals with virtually any color dress for springtime occasions.
👟 Ease into comfy hours with the Ugg Tasman Slipper’s cousin — the Buree Slipper.
👟 Lululemon’s plush slides are engineered with a grippy non-slip sole.
As a Gamecock fan (class of 2017), I love when the Reedy River Rivalry stops in Greenville, and I especially loved that I didn’t have to have a ticket to enjoy the game this year. I hope new traditions were started in District 356 + the watch parties around Fluor Field.
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