Choose your course. | Rendering by Harris Miniature Golf
After seeing a need in the Taylors community for a local watering hole, entrepreneur Chad Choquette secured a property along Wade Hampton Boulevard and got to planning. Meet Taylor’s Station, opening this year — hopefully this summer or early fall, if all goes according to plan.
The name
No, the apostrophe isn’t a typo. Taylor’s Station pays homage to Alfred Taylor’s station along the railroad, which gave the town its original name. The apostrophe was dropped in the early 1900s, but is back in the name of this new development.
The entertainment
The two, 18-hole mini golf courses — to be designed by Harris Mini Golf — will feature waterfalls, waterways, and “challenging yet enjoyable” obstacles.
“We don’t want to be kitschy like a tourist trap. Nothing against them — they’re great,” Choquette told us. “But we want to incorporate local elements that look like Table Rock and the Liberty Bridge instead of something like a giant dinosaur.”
Click the button below to learn about the James Beard nominee helping plan the restaurant.
adidas Employee Store Open House | Wednesday, March 19-Tuesday, April 1 | Times vary | adidas Employee Store | Free entry | Shop 50% off the latest adidas styles.
Literary Bingo | 5:30-7 p.m. | M. Judson Booksellers | Free | Downtown’s favorite bookstore is teaming up with the Greenville County Library for a game of bingo with a bookish twist.
Thursday, March 20
Creative Wind Chime Workshop | 6-8 p.m. | Elevation 966 Winery | $40 | Craft a chime made from a wine bottle to place in your spring garden.
“Cabaret” | Thursday, March 20-Sunday, March 30 | Times vary | Centre Stage | $33.50+ | In a Berlin nightclub, as the 1920’s draw to a close, a garish master of ceremonies welcomes the audience and assures them they will forget all their troubles.
Friday, March 21
Plant Swap & Seed Library Pop-Up | 9:30-11:30 a.m. | Greenville County Library System Pelham Road Branch | Free entry | Shop for a new-to-you houseplant, share cuttings of your own, or drop off a plant you no longer want.
Saturday, March 22
Adrenaline Dance Fitness Mix Class | 10-11 a.m. | Gather GVL | Free entry | Kick off your weekend with dance fitness cardio, strength training, and yoga.
Regular colon health screenings are an essential preventative health care step. | Photo provided by Prisma Health
March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, and excluding skin cancers, colorectal cancer is the third most common cancer diagnosed in both men and women in the United States. Overall, the lifetime risk of developing colorectal cancer is ~1 in 24 for men and ~1 in 26 for women.
For this month’s installment of Prisma Health On Call, we’re connecting you, our readers, to Prisma Health colon health experts who are ready to answer your questions about colon health, colorectal cancer, screenings, and more.
After the penny tax didn’t pass in November, two Greenville County leaders (Councilmembers Steve Shaw and Garey Collins) are proposing a change to county law that would require at least 10% of the total annual revenue go towards road maintenance and improvements, which they say would be ~$38 million dollars. (FOX Carolina)
Open
A new shop with old-school finds —90vntge — opens today, March 19, on Wade Hampton Boulevard (across from the Publix at Hampton Village). Shop a curated selection of vintage pieces from 1 to 7 p.m.
Development
Centre Stage will build a new facility, The James and Beverley Whitten Centre for the Performing Arts, on Laurens Road. The space will be used for show preparation like rehearsals, set construction, and storage + community outreach and education. See the designs. (Greenville Journal)
Announced
Save the date. TEDxUnity Park returns Nov. 19 with a theme of “momentum.” Apply to speak or sponsor the event, or grab your early bird tickets which secure your spot for all three speaker sessions.
Ranked
No. 9. That’s where Greenville ranked on the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America’s list of “Allergy Capitals,” meaning we’re one of the most challenging places to live with seasonal allergies because of our worse-than-average grass pollen and weed pollen, among other factors.
Arts
Artisphere, which was just named the No. 5 best art festival by USA Today 10Best, is looking for volunteers to help make this year’s event possible. Sign up for a shift to support the festival Friday, May 9-Sunday, May 11.
List
Speaking of USA Today 10Best, Gather GVL is nominated in the “Best Food Hall” category and is looking for your votes from now until Wednesday, April 23.
Biz
It’s the final countdown four. Manufacturing Madness, which crowns a product the “coolest thing made in SC,” named its semifinalists: Boeing’s 787 Dreamliner, Sleep Number’s ClimateCool Smartbed, High Noon’s Sun Sips, and AFL’s Ultra HD MicroCore SpiderWeb RibbonFiber Optic Cable. Cast your vote.
Announced
Houston, we have liftoff. Southwest now offers daily nonstop flights from GSP International Airport to Houston, Texas (Hobby). Book your trip to the Lone Star State to experience rich culture, vibrant arts scene, and the famous Texan hospitality.*
Plan Ahead
Get your stretchy pants ready. The Southern Roots BBQ Reunion returns Saturday, April 12 at Trailblazer Park. Enjoy smoky ribs, tender pulled pork, and juicy brisket from 35+ pitmasters, plus live music, craft drinks, and an artisan market. Meat us there.*
Health
Did you know? Endometriosis affects 1 in 10 women, but it’s often misunderstood. Get the facts about this condition + learn how to manage it.*
Giveaway
In case you missed it, there’s another chance to win our Dinner On Us giveaway in partnership with Greenville Federal Credit Union. Head to our Instagram (@GVLtoday) to enter round two by Friday, March 21 for a chance to win $450 in gift cards to three local restaurants of your choice.*
Biz
Have you heard of Upstate Upstarts? This local resource supports early-stage startups in our community through a collaborative list and fund. Think: Boyd Cycling, SuperMoon, and 100+ others.*
Category
History
Clemson’s iconic March Madness moments
“National polls be damned,” the Tigers made it to the top eight in 1980. | Clipping from The Anderson Independent via newspapers.com
As we gear up for March Madness, we’re rolling back the clock to see Clemson’s biggest moments in NCAA Tournament history.
1939 | Clemson was invited to the very first NCAA tournament but declined. It may be hard to believe now, but the NIT was considered the more important tournament at the time.
1980 | Clemson’s Cinderella season — which also marked the Tigers’ first tournament appearance — took them to the Western finals.
1990 | Though the Clemson Tigers won two games, the NCAA ordered them to give up the wins due to “major violations of the association’s rules.”
1997 | The Clemson men won two games before falling to the No. 1 seed Minnesota in double overtime in the Sweet Sixteen.
2018 | The Clemson Tigers made it to the Sweet Sixteen for the first time since 1997.
2024 | The Tigers made it to the Elite Eight, leading to a five-year contract extension worth $20 million total for Head Coach Brad Brownell.
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