Burnsville has everything you need for a perfect fall weekend, from pumpkin picking to shopping small businesses to sipping seasonal local brews. | Photos by Explore Burnsville
Run, jump, play + picnic in the crisp Appalachian breeze at the newly reconstructed Kid Mountain playground, complete with innovative designs, sensory-friendly play structures, and ADA-compliant equipment
History lover’s adventure
Fun fact: the American Flag on the moon was made in Yancey County. Dig into the story behind Burnsville’s historical claim to fame and step into another time with:
A weekend at Nu Wray hotel, NC’s oldest continually operating hotel (so old, its original build date is unknown)
The Rush Wray museum, located in the 1840s McElroy House and filled with Civil War and Native American artifacts
This was an unforgettable “Wagon Wheel” performance. | Video by GVLtoday
I’m still drying off from the Mumford & Sons concert at CCNB Amphiheatre on Monday night. Before it started, when my rain boots were sinking into the mud, I wasn’t sure if there was any concert worth being that cold and damp.
However, when we got to the “revival” part of the Railroad Revival Tour, I was blown away by the level of musical talent on that stage, and it was wellworth it. I mean, you had Maggie Rogers harmonizing with a tambourine in hand while Darius Rucker and Ketch Secor (of Old Crow Medicine Show) sang “Wagon Wheel” with Mumford & Sons as the house band — which about sums the night up.
For more nights that hit like this one, bookmark our City Guide filled with upcoming concerts. Personally,I’m really looking forward to James Taylor.
The Greer Commission of Public Works received a $10 million state grant to expand its Maple Creek wastewater treatment plant from 5 to 7.5 million gallons per day. Construction is underway and will run through 2026 with no service disruptions expected. (Greenville Journal)
Closing
Travelers Taproom, a pub on Poinsett Highway north of Cherrydale, poured its last pint on July 19. The property had been listed for sale last year with the owners citing challenges tied to skyrocketing liquor liability premiums. (Upstate Business Journal)
Number
200+. That’s how many people gathered for the public meeting about the wheelsports park coming to the Downtown Airport area. If you missed the meeting, you can still provide feedback via survey. All ages are encouraged to share their ideas — we’re looking at you, kids.
Announced
It’s back. Project Host’s BBQ Cook-Off + Festival returns to Fluor Field on Friday, Sept. 26 and Saturday, Sept. 27 with live music, raffles, and a kids zone. Friday night features the “Anything Butt” contest, and Saturday brings the main BBQ showdown — all free to attend and benefiting Project Host’s work to fight local food insecurity.
Today Is
Green Day, presented by TD Bank — a Greenville tradition celebrating the community, a special honoree, and Greenville’s Birthday all in one. In honor of the Greenville Drive’s 20th anniversary season, the honoree is you — the fans. Enjoy free shirts (first 2,000 adults), kids’ capes (first 1,000) + postgame fireworks. Snag tix.*
Opening
Alise Powell Designs, a floral design company, will celebrate its grand opening on Friday, Aug. 15 from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. with sips, bites + live music by Trey Francis. The Greenville floral shop even has a bouquet subscription service.
Plan Ahead
Judson Mill District will unveil Weaver the Piano, a playable art piece by local artist Dumah Morgan, on Thursday, Aug. 14 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Magnetic South Brewery. Ejoy live music, craft beer, and wood-fired pizza as Greenville welcomes its newest Please Play Me Piano.
Finance
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Job
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Category
Development
🍿 Lights, camera, rooftop
Seating ranges from at the bar to right in front of the screen. | Renderings by Rooftop Cinema Club
Pop the popcorn. A rooftop cinema could become part of County Square.
Greenville’s Board of Zoning Appeals will review plans for a Rooftop Cinema Club atop the County Square parking garage, part of the ongoing redevelopment along University Ridge. The theater would show classics and fan favorites daily, with screenings running until 2 a.m. — pending approval at the Thursday, Aug. 14 meeting.
On the menu: Movie staples like popcorn and nachos, bigger bites like burgers, and themed cocktails like a “Great Gatsby” espresso martini + a “Tropical Thunder” Piña Colada.
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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.
Another sign that fall is around the corner: Greenville’s Moonlight Movies lineup drops tomorrow, Aug. 7. Based on a clue in this post, I think late Upstate icon Chadwick Boseman could be gracing the Falls Park screen this year.
Moonlight Movies features free flicks in Falls Park every Thursday in September and October. We’ll share the lineup with you Thursday morning.
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