Find the perfect gift to express gratitude and love for the role models in your life. | Graphic by 6AM City
This year, Father’s Day falls on Sunday, June 15 — meaning it’s a great time to browse our gift guide for parents, grandparents, neighbors, mentors, and life-long friends. Shop great gifts that say I appreciate you:
Local pick: The Duke’s Mayo cookbook | $30 | If you love to cook and love Duke’s Mayo (let’s face it; if you don’t, you’re wrong) this gift is perfect. Featuring 75 recipes featuring the South’s favorite condiment, be the hit of any get together.
Golf practice net | $99.99 | Golfers can perfect their swing before stepping out on the course with this golf net great for backyards, basements, or even the living room.
Personalized photo wallet card | $14.95 | Tug on heartstrings with this engraved metal wallet insert that features your custom message on one side + a meaningful photo on the other.
Local pick: 1-on-1 swim lessons | $55 | These 30-minute private lessons are perfect for building confidence, learning water safety, and getting those strokes just right — no matter their skill level.*
Neck + shoulders heating pad | $39.99 | This electric heat wrap helps with back pain, muscle aches, and de-stressing.
Crocs recovery slide | $64.95 | If they already love Crocs, upgrade them to the next best thing: a luxe, comfortable slide that will become their most-worn shoe of the summer.
Custom photo socks | $16.99 | Photos of pets, babies, or any person can be added to these socks that are sure to surprise and delight.
Carhartt lunch box | $29.50 | This camping cooler and worksite lunchbox is durable, waterproof, and extra roomy.
Golf cooler bag | $25.99 | This slim, insulated cooler sleeve fits up to six beer cans.
BMW Charity Pro-Am presented by TD SYNNEX | Thursday, June 5-Sunday, June 8 | Times vary | Multiple locations | $50+ | Head to the course as amateurs and celebrities are grouped with Korn Ferry Tour professionals in a better-ball competition over two courses.
Phase II Grand Opening Celebration | Thursday, June 5-Sunday, June 8 | Times vary | The Commons | Free entry | Celebrate the official opening of the food hall’s newest offerings with a lineup of music, workshops, and specials.
Greenville Drive vs. Rome Emperors | 6:45 p.m. | Fluor Field | $8+ | Learn about SC’s growing aerospace industry during Aerospace Night; use code “aerospace” at checkout to snag free tix for K-12 students.*
Friday, June 6
Hometown Harvest Market | 4-7 p.m. | Anchored Oak Adventure Farm, Travelers Rest | Free entry | This evening market series kicks off with local artisans, makers, growers, and producers + a featured food truck, a petting farm, and fun for the entire family.
History Comes Alive Festival | Friday, June 6-Sunday, June 15 | Various locations | Free | Immerse yourself in history with these talks from figures portrayed by actors at this interactive theater experience.
Saturday, June 7
Pridefest | 11 a.m.-4 p.m. | Hampton Station | Free entry | Enjoy food trucks, a kids costume contest, an inflatable obstacle course, a dunk tank, and a silent disco at this family-friendly event.
Greenville Mimosa Festival | 4 p.m. | CCNB Amphitheatre at Heritage Park, Simpsonville | $60 | Celebrate all things bubbly with mimosas (and wine + beer), live music, and a silent disco.
85 miles of picture-perfect beaches and 11 waterfront communities? Count us in. | Photos via Crystal Coast NC
With 85 miles of shoreline and 11 walkable waterfront towns, North Carolina’s Crystal Coast blends natural beauty with laid-back charm to create “paradise on Earth” (they call it the Southern Outer Banks® for a reason).
This summer, trade city crowds for:
Wide beaches at Atlantic Beach and Emerald Isle, perfect for shelling or sunset strolls
Wildlife encounters, from ferry-accessible Shackleford Banks (home to wild horses) to the sea turtles of Cape Lookout
Hands-on history at Fort Macon and the North Carolina Maritime Museum
Relaxed stays everywhere from cozy downtown B&Bs to waterfront resort suites
Trade Street Social is teeing up to open tomorrow at 4 p.m. The 6,000-sqft space in Downtown Greer features three golf simulators, a bar, and a menu with snack foods like flat breads, shrimp tacos, and Bavarian pretzels, perfect for one-hour simulator sessions.
Announced
The stacked lineup for the BMW Charity Pro-Am just got even better with six celebrities joining the lineup: Seth Curry (NBA), Alexis Belton (golf personality), Aaron Hicks (MLB), Juston Wheelon (actor), Sterling Sharpe (NFL) + Dontrelle Inman (NFL).
Real Estate
Located between Stone Avenue and Pleasantburg Drive, The Riley Overbrook, an 88-unit community designed for households making 20-60% of the area median income, is now open. Rent starts at $360 per month for voucher holders.
Biz
After closing its Main Street doors, Sticky Fingers says it hopes to find another location in Greenville. According to The Post and Courier Greenville, it’s thinking of buying instead of renting its next spot + hopes to have a new space within 30 days.
Development
A 12-acre parcel between Laurens Road and I-385 near Holland Park is back on the market for $4.8 million, three years after it was purchased for $2.7 million. Previous plans included a mixed-use development. (The Post and Courier Greenville)
Announced
Meet Chad Costello, the Greenville Swamp Rabbits’ new head coach and general manager. His playing career spans 14 years before he began coaching in 2022. Skim his resume.
Arts
Love a classic play that feels contemporary? “Enemy of the People” is one of those shows, and it’s running at The Warehouse Theatre through June 15. Snag your seats.*
Number
$4,000. That’s how much an ounce of gold is expected to cost in 2026. You can beat the FOMO with a gold IRA, which lets you own physical gold without the hassle of storage.†*
Shop
Mood’s THC gummies take effect in as little as five minutes — no lighter, lingering smells, or coughing required. Get 20% off your first order with code FIRST20.†*
Correction
Yesterday, we told you Greenville County School’s ~$1 million dollar budget was unanimously approved, but it’s actually a ~$1 billion dollar budget. See where the funds are going.
Post of the Day
The Greenville City Fire Department responded to Haywood Mall yesterday afternoon after a fire broke out in the bushes in front of the former Sears building.
The fire was quickly extinguished, and since smoke never reached the main part of the mall, it wasn’t evacuated.
This best-selling bath mat. When was the last time you replaced the mats in your bathroom? If you’re anything like us, it’s been too long. Consider this your sign to upgrade. We love this one that features a soft, ultra-absorbent design and comes in multiple colors and sizes for easily mixing + matching.
The fun doesn’t have to end here. After reading the newsletter, head over to our games page. Games refresh with new challenges every day at 6 a.m. from crossword puzzle to Sudoku to themed word search.
Tomorrow is National Donut Day, started by The Salvation Army, which served donuts to troops during WWI. Today, the Greenville chapter will honor that legacy by delivering donuts to local heroes.
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