The event raises money to support the families of your local fallen firefighters and the FDNY Counseling Service Unit. | Video by the City of Greenville
This Saturday, you’re invited to climb 2,200 stairs at Fluor Field with City of Greenville firefighters in honor of the FDNY first responders who died on Sept. 11, 2001. You can register to participate or observe and show your support.
The gates open at 6:30 a.m., with an opening ceremony at 8:30 a.m., and the climb ends at 3 p.m. Keep scrolling to The Wrap for another event happening this weekend to support our local heroes.
Huntington National Bank will open its first Greenville branch in early December near Lululemon, with offices opening nearby in September. The Ohio-based bank plans up to 10 Upstate locations as part of its Carolinas expansion, which includes 55 branches and 350 jobs. (Upstate Business Journal)
Opening
Step up your athleisure game at Breakpoint GVL, a new luxury athletic boutique opening near Haywood Mall on Saturday, Sept. 20. The shop features tennis, golf, yoga + pickleball gear and apparel for all ages.
Swipe through this @homesofgvl’s post for a glimpse inside the restored Spring Park Inn in Travelers Rest. You can step inside the historic home for yourself starting Friday, Sept. 5. Explore free exhibits on Friday evenings or spring for the $10 Saturday tour to see every nook and cranny of the Victorian beauty.
Listen
Save the date, Swifties — not for the Swift-Kelce wedding (we wish), but for Taylor Swift Music Bingo at The Mill at Fountain Inn. Fans of all ages can test how well they know Taylor’s tunes on Monday, Sept. 15 at 7 p.m.
Eat
Get your napkins ready, GVL. Mauldin’s 15th annual SOOIE BBQ Cook-Off returns Friday, Sept. 12, and Saturday, Sept. 13. Swing by the Mauldin Cultural Center for sliders, smoked cobbler, and more mouthwatering barbecue at this two-day celebration.*
Seasonal
Thompson Family Farms’ U-Pick flower fields open Saturday, Sept. 13 in Campobello with zinnias, dahlias, celosia, and other blooms. Sunflowers will bloom in October. Admission is free and stems are sold by the cup or bucket, with a $40 day pass available for photographers.
History
The Poinsett Bridge Heritage Preserve will close from Sept. 29 to April 1 for preservation work. Crews will repoint mortar, replace stones, resurface the 1820 Gothic-arch bridge, and add a guardrail — ensuring the Southeast’s oldest bridge stands strong for another 200 years. (The Post and Courier Greenville)
Biz
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Home
Buying a home? Don’t let closing costs catch you off guard. Greenville Federal Credit Union breaks down the who, what, and why of those extra fees so you can budget smarter and stress less.*
Plan Ahead
Drum roll please. GVLtoday’s Best launches on Sept. 15, which means you get the chance to tell us your fave local businesses. Get ready to cast your nominations and stay tuned for when polls open.
Asked
Asked
When Robert Wright Anderson took over the Spring Park Inn in the 1870s, he added what feature directly in front of the property to attract guests?
A. Carriage house B. Public park C. Railroad stop D. Bathhouse
Clemson is transforming into Bananaland for another exhibition All-Star Game. You can vote now for your favorite Banana Ball players to make the team, and that roster will go head-to-head with the Clemson Tigers on Oct. 23.
When the event debuted in Tiger Town last year, it was an exclusive event for the Bananas’ K Club members. We’re not sure if that’s the case again, but the Bananas say ticket info is coming soon. Don’t worry — if you don’t snag a seat, the game will stream live on the Bananas’ YouTube channel.
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The “battle of the badges” returns to Fluor Field this Sunday for the annual Fire vs. Police Heroes Softball Game. Your $5 ticket cost goes straight to Shriner’s Children’s Hospital. Gates open at 2 p.m. with first pitch at 3 p.m. Get tickets.
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