We’ve got something sweet in store this week. Across 6AM City’s SC markets — hey, COLAtoday, CHStoday, and even CLTtoday(for the Fort Mill and Rock Hill readers) — we’re celebrating all things peaches.
From recipes you can make at home to the history of this juicy fruit’s impact on our economy, we’re sharing why we’re the real Peach State — sorry, not sorry, Georgia.
Business & Brews | 5-7:30 p.m. | Coupe’s Corner | Free entry | GADC President + CEO Max Stewart speaks at this networking event for local professionals.
Grown-Up Gaming | 6-8 p.m. | Hughes Main Library | Free, registration required | Mix and mingle as you play tabletop board games.
Wednesday, July 16
Greenville Drive Blood Drive | 11 a.m. | Fluor Field | Free | Donate blood and score $30 in TBC Rewards, an exclusive hat, and two game tickets.*
Books Over Drinks with Hannah Whitten | 7:30-9 p.m. | M. Judson Booksellers | $40 | Sip on cocktails (or mocktails) as you hear from the author of “The Nightshade Crown,” a book that’s perfect for fans of Leigh Bardugo and Sarah J. Maas.
Thursday, July 17
Duke’s Hot Tomato Summer | Thursday, July 17-Sunday, July 27 | Times vary | Various locations | Price of purchase | Local restaurants showcase Duke’s Mayo with its BFF, a summer tomato.
Luke Bryan | 7 p.m. | Bon Secours Wellness Arena | $50+ | This country singer will stop by with his “Country Song Came On Tour” featuring hits like “Play It Again,” “Country Girl (Shake It For Me),” and “That’s My Kind Of Night.”
Old Crow Medicine Show | 7:30-9:30 p.m. | Peace Center | $39+ | They’re thumbin’ their way into South Caroline for the “Circle the Wagons Tour.”
Friday, July 18
Hometown Harvest Market | 4-7 p.m. | Anchored Oak Adventure Farm, Travelers Rest | Free entry | This evening market series features local artisans, makers, growers, and producers + a food truck, a petting farm, and fun for the entire family.
This 5,100-sqft Hartness home is one of Greenville’s “most technologically advanced,” blending timeless style with cutting-edge features like smart showers, folding doors, and a gourmet kitchen. It’s steps from the Village Center(which is growing) + fitness and spa facilities, tennis, pickleball, trails, and a luxury pool.
Award
À la Heart GVL, Greenville’s emergency fund for the hospitality industry, just earned national honors at the 2025 International Society of Hotel Associations Awards of Excellence in Rhode Island. Launched in May, the program has already secured over $223,500 to help hospitality workers facing personal crises.
Festival
The Greenville Jewish Film Festival’s SummerFest is back with its biggest lineup yet, kicking off Wednesday, Aug. 20 ahead of the main event Sunday, Aug. 24. Explore the lineup + mark your calendars because tickets go on sale Tuesday, July 22.
Number
$30,000. That’s how much Everything Outdoor Fest just scored from Yamaha’s Outdoor Access Initiative to boost safe, sustainable off-road fun at its festival on Nov. 1 + Nov. 2 at Historic Hopkins Farm in Simpsonville. The grant will expand activities, gear rentals, signage, and education for attendees.
Legacy
Soby’s and Greenville’s hospitality community are remembering David “Face” Anctil, a beloved server at The 858 and Soby’s from 1993 to 2008, who died Thursday, July 10. “Your legacy will forever be etched in the fabric of Soby’s, hospitality, and the lives of so many that you made smile,” shared Carl Sobocinski in a tribute.
Biz
Goodwill’s new Clean Tech Accelerator Lab — the first of its kind in SC — opens Thursday, July 17 at the Goodwill on Sulphur Springs Road. The state-of-the-art hub will train locals for in-demand clean energy jobs like heat pump installation and EV tech.
Outdoors
The spotted lanternfly — an invasive pest — has been spotted in Greenville for the first time. According to experts at Clemson University, it threatens grapes, hops, fruit trees, and forests. Officials urge everyone to inspect vehicles and gear for egg masses and report any sightings to help stop the spread — here’s what to look for.
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It’s their beloved cronut stacked with Texas brisket, pimento cheese, pickled onions, scrambled eggs, and chives. I have a feeling there will be a line down the sidewalk for this one.
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