The overlook at Caesars Head is an easy walk to a great view. | Photo by Upstate Outdoor Adventurer
It’s still looking pretty green in Greenville, but leaf it to us to help you plan the perfect time to peep the fall foliage. For reference: Greenville’s elevation is ~1,000 ft.
Fall Social | 5:30-7:30 p.m. | Meals on Wheels of Greenville | $5-$35 | The Fall Social — hosted by Meals on Wheels of Greenville Young Professionals — brings the community together to connect, raise awareness, and support our homebound neighbors and those in need.*
Yeah, that would get the fire department’s attention. | Video by Amanda Riggins Peden
Quoted
“Please do not call the fire department again,” Amanda Riggins Peden wrote on her viral Facebook video. The Halloween decor at her Fountain Inn home has racked up 25 million views online. Find it — along with 35+ other well-decorated homes — on Kidding Around Greenville’s Halloween driving tours.
Open
Roost Free Range Kitchen and Bar is back open after a renovation and menu overhaul with a new chef at the helm. Head to NOMA Square for a taste — including the return of the Sunday brunch buffet.
Civic
Greenville County is exploring what a unified fire service could look like. Council approved a resolution to study all unincorporated fire districts — mapping their coverage areas, equipment, staffing, and response times — to evaluate whether consolidating could save money or improve service. A final report is due to council within six months. (Greenville Journal)
Drink
If you’re headed to Bank of America Fall for Greenville on Friday and Saturday from 5 to 7 p.m., might we suggest drinking a beer for a good cause? Wicked Weed will donate $1 from every one of its beers sold during those times to Harvest Hope as part of its partnership with Feeding America.
Cause
Meals on Wheels is cooking up a new 25,000-sqft campus off Augusta Road, which will triple meal production from 2,000 to 6,000 per day when it opens in early 2026. Take a look inside. (Greenville Journal)
Biz
Vivacity, a national EdTech company that services more than one million classroom devices (think: Chromebooks), just opened a 67,000-sqft distribution and repair hub in Piedmont. The Greenville County facility will handle Chromebook assembly, customization, and repair for thousands of K-12 schools nationwide. (Upstate Business Journal)
Community
The 18th annual Run4Life 5K Run/Walk and 1-Mile Fun Run returns Saturday, Nov. 1 at the Caine Halter Family YMCA. Honoring Caine Halter and all those affected by cancer, the event benefits patients and families of Prisma Health Cancer Institute. Learn more + donate.*
Featured Deal
Hydrow’s Fall Sale brings immersive rowing workouts all from the comfort of your own home. Train like a pro and save big — use code NOTES to enjoy $600 off Origin, $200 off Wave, or $100 off Arc.*
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.
$461. That’s the average money saved by drivers who switch up their car insurance provider. Money has a free tool that matches you with the best options for Greenville. See how much you could save.*
Correction
The answer is... None of the above. Yesterday we told you GSP is repaving its runway next summer, and we asked you to guess how long the runway is. The correct answer is 11,001 ft. They’re rehabilitating 6,500 ft of it.
Have a seat, stay a while. Bon Secours Wellness Arena just hard-launched its new seats, just in time for hockey season. The signature red chairs have been replaced with sleek black seating.
It’s the first of many changes on the horizon. Brush up on what else the arena is looking to update.
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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.
I’m always saying I need more spots for my lunch rotation, and I got a sneak peek of one last night: The Pantry by Emily’s Table opens on Main Street (across from Kilwin’s) this Friday with breakfast and lunch (think: handhelds, bowls, coffee, and ice cream). Explore the menu and swing by Tuesday through Saturday from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
