The Black Sheep is a must-try. | Photos by GVLtoday
As we say hello to the month of Moonlight Movies, Indie Craft Parade, and euphoria, we say goodbye to some of my favorite August stories. Here’s what I loved writing for you last month:
With expertise as a leading SBA lender in the region and nationally, Huntington National Bank offers small business owners the resources, guidance, and capital to grow. The flexibility of SBA loans, which offer longer terms, lower down payments, and no balloon payments, makes them ideal for various needs like expansions or start-ups.
Labor Day. It’s been a federal holiday since 1894, serving as a national tribute to the contributions of American workers. It’s also the unofficial end of summer — but we’re still soaking up the last of the season with these Upstate hikes.
Development
Greenville County’s Planning Commission approved two subdivisions: Logan Reserve, a 37-acre subdivision at Devenger Road and Connecticut Drive , and Toll Brothers at Armstrong Creek, a 91-lot subdivision on 124 acres near Travelers Rest. (Greenville Journal)
Mansion Monday
Glass-walled grandeur with 75-mile views, this Cliffs at Glassy estate stuns with soaring ceilings, a resort-style pool, a gourmet kitchen, and a spa-worthy primary suite. Offered fully furnished, this 5-bed, 5.5-bath masterpiece pairs luxury living with mountaintop serenity.
Coming Soon
Lean Kitchen will open a new location in Simpsonville this fall on Grandview Drive in partnership with Simpsonville Fitness Company. The shop with locations in Greenville and Five Forks is known for its grab-n-go meal prep + supplement selections.
Listen
From politics to history to trail walks with local leaders, South Carolina has plenty of podcasts to plug into. Think Bourbon in the Back Room for Statehouse scoop, Charleston Time Machine for history buffs, or Upstate Trail Talks for Swamp Rabbit strolls with Greenville’s movers and shakers. (The Post and Courier Greenville)
Trending
Clemson Alumna Meredith Hayden, behind the popular social media accounts @wishbonekitchen, returned to Tiger Town and even created a special ice cream flavor with local ingredients (in line with her recent series of making a different flavor of ice cream each week). What did she choose?
Jobs
“The process is super easy and far more cost-effective than using a recruiter.” That’s what one business owner said about hiring through our Job Board. See for yourself — post your open positions for free.
Whether you’re looking for a place to play with the kiddos or to decompress with some off-screen time, The City of Greenville and Greenville County feature 90+ parks and recreational spots for you to enjoy.
Ready to plan your trip to the park? Grab your shades and trusty water bottle — here are some of Greenville’s best:
Nestled along the Reedy River and the Prisma Health Swamp Rabbit Trail, this park’s labyrinth, boardwalk, gardens, and more are part of its design that aims “to bring people together to share stories of survivorship – as a patient, a caregiver, a family member or someone suffering the loss of a loved one to cancer.”
Just ~5 miles outside of downtown, this 640-acre nonprofit Wildlife Sanctuary has 13 miles of trails and boardwalks, 11 wildlife observation decks, and 40 self-guided learning stations. Spot wildlife — like beavers, Great Blue Herons, and Rusty Blackbirds — that have made their habitats in the preserve.
A three-pack of women’s athletic leggings, marked down by 42% for Labor Day. Perfect for cycling, dance, yoga, workouts, or everyday wear, stock up on a high-waisted style in your choice of neutral colors.
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.
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