We crunched the numbers and compiled your official GVLtoday’s Best nominees. Now comes the fun part: voting. Now through Tuesday, Nov. 25, you can vote for your favorites in each category. Winners will be announced Monday, Dec. 8.
Pro tip: Click the map for a closer look at the exhibits. | Map by Everything Outdoor Fest
Where can you rock climb, fish, shoot archery, play disc golf, and more? Yes, summer camp — but also at Everything Outdoor Fest on Saturday, Nov. 1 and Sunday, Nov. 2 at Historic Hopkins Farm in Simpsonville.
This free, family-friendly event features two full days of hands-on activities — explore the full list.
The Greenville State Farmers Market celebrates its grand reopening tomorrow at 10 a.m. Stop by to see the newly renovated market and shop the freshest local produce — open every day but Sunday.
Development
Cleanup at the 238-acre former Union Bleachery could start next year, with developers planning to break ground on 222 market-rate apartments in early 2026. A $20.3 million Swamp Rabbit Trail extension is approved for funding but has not yet been received. Groundwater cleanup runs through 2029. (The Post and Courier Greenville)
Health
Bon Secours St. Francis Health opened its new Comprehensive Breast Clinic at Eastside Hospital. Supported by the St. Francis Foundation and Dabo Swinney’s All In Team Foundation, the clinic offers expanded breast care services. (Greenville Journal)
Civic
Greenville County Council introduced an ordinance that would allow the county to keep up to 80% of new fee-in-lieu-of-tax revenue to fund roads and infrastructure. Administrator Joe Kernell said it could add between $8 and $12 million annually for roads. The measure needs two more readings to take effect. (Greenville Journal)
Seasonal
Trick or Tee Mini Golf returns to McPherson Park Monday, Oct. 27 from 5 to 7 p.m. Wear your best costume, grab a hot mini donut from O’Taste and See, and haunt the greens for giveaways, candy, and ghostly good times — no registration required. Find more trick-or-treat events in our Plan Ahead.
Shop
The Wilson Girls fall pop-up is open today through Saturday at 59 E. Main St. Shop art, home goods, and gifts in its signature camp-cottage style from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Country fans, here’s your next stop. Twitty & Lynn: A Salute to Conway & Loretta comes to the Newberry Opera House on Friday, Nov. 7 at 3 p.m. — performed by their talented grandchildren, Tre Twitty and Tayla Lynn. Relive the classics, feel the legacy. Supported by DiscoverSC.*
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Meet Thelonious Munk.He’s feasting to celebrate Michelin’s new American South Guide, which will debut right here in Greenville in less than two weeks.
Remember that while the festivities at the Peace Center on Monday, Nov. 3 are invitation-only — and highly exclusive — you can still celebrate with your fellow Greenvillians for what is likely the biggest night for our food scene in Greenville history.
VisitGreenvilleSC is partnering with New Realm for a viewing party open to all from 6 to 8:30 p.m. Entry is free, and a live stream of the main event will be on the big screen as you indulge in bites from local chefs and sip on beverage pairings.
Save up to 70% on premier fall experiences with Groupon. New deals appear every day so you can discover your next “why-didn’t-we-do-this-sooner” at the click of a button.
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.
Who do you think will win the at-large Greenville City Council race?
Yesterday, we asked you who you think will win the at-large city council race on Tuesday, Nov. 4, and here are the early results from our readers as of 5 p.m. yesterday.
Bookmark our election guide, which features information about early voting — happening now until Friday, October 31, at McAlister Square, Monday through Friday, from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Today is Dine Out for Mom, and 175+ Upstate restaurants are participating. All you have to do is go out to eat somewhere that’s participating, and 20% of the restaurant’s profits for today — breakfast, lunch, dinner, snacks, and dessert — goes to Let There Be Mom, a local nonprofit that preserves the legacies of parents with terminal illnesses.
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