Shop top brands + best-sellers for the lowest prices of the year. | Graphic by 6AM City
Amazon’s pre-holiday sales just went live today. Shop The Buy team’s top picks and get this year’s best deals before Prime Big Deal Days ends tomorrow, October 8.
ReWa & Greenville Tech Dual Enrollment Information Meeting | 6-7 p.m. | Greenville Technical College’s Center for Manufacturing Innovation | Free | Explore the new dual enrollment pathway in water treatment operations for high school students through a partnership between ReWa and Greenville Tech’s Early College program.*
After nearly 30 years of ownership, the Westin Poinsett is on the market to a select group of potential buyers. Built in 1925 and restored in 2000 after a decade of vacancy, a closing is expected by early 2026. (Upstate Business Journal)
Traffic
SCDOT will host a drop-in meeting today from 5 to 7 p.m. at Holland Park Church to share details on repairs to the East Butler Road bridge over I-385. Representatives will answer questions, with public comments about the project accepted through Tuesday, Oct. 21. (Greenville Journal)
Plan Ahead
Tickets are on sale now for the return of March Madness to Bon Secours Wellness Arena. The NCAA Tournament will tip off from March 19 to March 21.
Announced
Greenville Pro Soccer has a new leader at the helm. Local investor and developer Wallace Cheves has stepped in as chairman of the Triumph and Liberty ownership group, succeeding founder Joe Erwin. Cheves says the club’s new Mauldin stadium — opening May 2026 — will fuel Greenville’s growth into higher professional soccer leagues. (The Post and Courier Greenville)
Seasonal
The South Carolina Native Plant Society’s Fall Native Plant Sale kicks off Thursday, Oct. 9, just in time for Native Plant Week. Shoppers can browse 200+ native species online — from purple coneflowers to rare Blue Ridge catchfly — and pick up their finds at the Upstate Native Nursery in Greenville. (The Post and Courier Greenville)
Read
Greenville native + Governor’s School alum Catherine Con Morse has released two YA novels set in the Upstate — “The Notes” and “The Summer I Remembered Everything.” Both draw from her time growing up in Pelham Falls and studying at the Governor’s School, blending local nostalgia with coming-of-age storytelling. Find other books by Greenville authors. (Greenville Journal)
Community
You did your part — now we’re doing ours. After receiving your nominations for the best local businesses, we’re hard at work finalizing the details and preparing for the next big step: voting. Be sure to visit the Today’s Best page when voting opens on Oct. 20. Stay tuned.
Need a long-term office or a temporary space during renovations? Endeavor’s private offices and dedicated desks offer 24/7 access, professional amenities (yes, including an executive gym), and a prime downtown address. See the space for yourself and imagine your new routine — schedule a tour.*
Editor’s Pick
Witch way to the best decorations?
Angie W.'s Manor on West Prentiss makes the list every year — this was 2023. | Photos by Angie W. + neighbors
It’s officially the Halloween season. For me, I know it’s here when Kidding Around Greenville drops its list of driving tours to see the most skele-fun decor around the county. Here’s what I saw when I followed the Greenville route last year.
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.
Speaking of Governor’s School alumni, actress Danielle Brooks surprised juniors and seniors in the drama division with a Q+A session. She’s one of many famous people from Greenville. Did we miss any on our list? Reply to this email and let me know.
