If you like piña coladas and getting caught in high temps, you’ll love summer in Greenville. | Photo by @chris_leyland_photography
As it turns out, quite a lot.
We’re indulging in some Greenville linguistics today, specifically with a look at some local toponymy — the study of place names.
White Horse Road
As with many names, the origin of the long road which lines the western side of Greenville has been subject to various theories over the years. Today, an accepted explanation is that the name comes from an old tavern — the White Horse Inn.
A few miles from Travelers Rest, the tavern provided, you guessed it, a reprieve for those on their travels. The horse in question was painted on a sign outside and on the inn’s chimney.
Five Forks
A look at a map will help explain this one. The neighborhood in eastern Greenville County has five major roads running into it: Woodruff, Batesville, Scuffletown, South Bennetts Bridge, and Five Forks.
Move aside peach summer, it’s cherries’ turn.
Photo via Wikimedia Commons
Cherrydale Alumni House
This Greek Revival-style building originally sat on Green Farm after being built by the same family for whom this city is named. It was renamed “Cherrydale Mansion” in the 1870s because of the abundance of cherry that sat on the property.
At that same time, it was the home of James Clement Furman, whose family lived there until 1939. Then, 60 years later, it was moved five miles up Poinsett Highway to the highest point on Furman University’s campus, where it remains today.
Reedy River
In a world of overthinkers, the Reedy is a breath of fresh air. Simply put, a lot of reeds grow along it.
adidas Employee Store Back-To-School Open House | Thursday, July 24 - Monday, August 11 | Times vary | 10 Quest Ln., Greenville | Free entry | For a limited time, adidas is giving insider access to its Employee Store. Get 50% off the hottest back to school looks. Ask store associates for more details about the special 50% discount.*
Paint & Sip with VVG | 10 a.m.-12 p.m. | The Commons | $42 | Start your weekend with some floral creativity and some snacks + sips.
Annual Small Works Exhibition | Saturday, Aug. 2-Saturday, Aug. 30 | Times vary | Art & Light Gallery | Free | For the month of August, celebrate 19 years of this gallery with its beloved exhibition featuring 39 artists.
Shops at Greenridge 20th Birthday | 11 a.m.-2 p.m. | The Shops at Greenridge | Price of purchase | Enjoy tax-free shopping, food trucks, games, giveaways, and family fun — plus special guest appearances kids won’t want to miss.
Hot Float Summer Float-a-Palooza | Saturday, Aug. 2-Sunday, Aug. 3 | 12-7 p.m. | Saluda Lake Landing | $15 | Float, dance, and sip your way through the hottest weekend of summer.
Maddie and Tae | 8-10 p.m. | Peace Center | $30+ | Catch this duo as they bring heartfelt harmonies and hits from their new album “Love & Light,” plus fan favorites from their chart-topping career.
Sunday, Aug. 3
Greer Farmers Market Summer Sundays | 11 a.m.-2 p.m. | Greer City Park | Price of purchase | Shop makers and bakers while you groove to live music and snack from a food truck.
To Be Read | 11 a.m.-4 p.m. | Gather Greenville | Price of purchase | Find your next read at this mobile bookstore as it parks at Gather GVL.
See that picture above? Imagine getting one of those in the mail. No, not the jellyfish. USPS is hosting a vote through the end of September to bring back some of its most popular stamps, with options including Pixar characters, American history, and birthday shoutouts. Have your say.
Number
10,752. That’s how many days there were between the release of “Happy Gilmore” back in 1996 and the recent long-awaited sequel. If you waited that long to hit up one of Greenville’s stellar golf courses, your short game probably needs some work.
Trending
Older generations are getting confused by the “Gen Z stare” — a blank and expressionless glance that usually conveys boredom, judgement, or indifference. It’s often done by younger people in public; if you haven’t seen it yet, be on the lookout next time you’re waiting at a GVL coffee shop. (The Guardian)
Pets
Our tails are wagging — it’s officially August, which is National Dog Month. The best way to celebrate is by spending some quality time with your four-legged friends, and we recommend exploring one of these local, dog-friendly businesses.
Eat
Craving a snack? There’s a good chance you’ll reach for a bag of Doritos, because that’s the most popular snack in South Carolina, according to research by HubScore. If you’re looking for a different flavor, we recommend stocking up on some of Greenville’s best snacks. (Cheapism)
Try This
Beyoncé ended her Cowboy Carter tour with a nostalgic surprise, reuniting Destiny’s Child to sing a medley of their greatest hits. While we couldn’t be there in Las Vegas when it happened, these karaoke joints around town are a perfect way to sing along. (Variety)
Post of the Day
"Hondo is PURE LOVE in a slightly crumpled wrapper. He navigates life by smell, snuggles like it’s his full-time job, and snorts like a tiny pig when he’s excited (which is often).”
Love is everywhere, folks. You just need to look for it.
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.
I recently found out that I share a birthday with Peter Jackson, the director of the best movie trilogy of all time — “Lord of the Rings.”
My boss told me to stop speaking in superlatives, but if you disagree with me, you are wrong. Sorry. What’s your favorite movie? Let me know and I’ll round up the answers in next weekend’s newsletter.
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