These were your favorite stories of 2025. | Graphics by GVLtoday
Chances are your social media feeds are filled with Spotify Wrapped 2025, and no matter how victimized you may feel by the “listening age” it assigned you, we’re taking inspiration to recap Greenville’s top stories of the year. Don’t worry, we’re not telling anyone they’re over 25.
This facility will offer an array of modern spaces such as classrooms, labs, and a conference room, supporting a dynamic learning environment. | Photo provided by Christ Church Episcopal School
The TIDE Building: 22,000 sqft dedicated to Technology, Innovation, Design, and Entrepreneurship, featuring classrooms, labs, breakout spaces, outdoor learning areas, a conference room, and a grab-and-go café.
The Sports Performance Building: A 56,000-sqft facility with a competition gym, strength and conditioning center, wrestling practice area, training spaces, locker rooms, and an elevated indoor track.
Infrastructure improvements include a new loop road to promote a safer, pedestrian-centered campus and ease traffic around Cavalier Drive and Wenwood Road, along with expanded parking.
The project is backed by a $40 million campaign — with $27 million already raised through private donations — reflecting the strong community support driving this vision forward.
Give your feedback on Greenville’s new wheelsports park at the final public meeting on Monday, Dec. 9 from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. at the Prisma Health Welcome Center in Unity Park. Residents can review the latest design and weigh in before the project heads to city council.
Announced
Unity Park’s playground will close for two to three weeks starting Monday, Dec. 8 for turf repairs following damage from Hurricane Helene. Crews will fix the base materials and replace the synthetic turf. Meadow Lot 2 closes starting today, Dec. 4 for equipment staging.
Mailbag
Linda G. replied to our newsletter, asking, “What restaurants are open for Christmas dinner, and do you have any ideas for Christmas Day activities?”Here’s what’s open, and we recommend the Festival of Trees and Gingerbread Competition for day-of festivities.
Open
Beaten Path Co. celebrates its grand opening in its new location (next to daydrinkers) this Saturday, Dec. 6 at 8 a.m. Expect local vendors, giveaways, a specialty draft latte, and a $10 daydrinkers gift card for the first 15 customers.
Environment
Look up. The December supermoon will appear today, Dec. 4, at 6:14 p.m., according to the Almanac. This occurs when the moon’s orbit gets closer to Earth, making the moon appear brighter than usual. This will be your last chance to see the cold moon before the year ends. (TIME)
Today Is
National Cookie Day. Celebrate by grabbing a sweet treat from local spots like LaRue Fine Chocolates, The Chocolate Shoppe, or another local spot on this list by the Greenville News.
Featured Lot
This ±110-acre Liberty property features mature hardwoods, pines, and 18 Mile Creek, along with a developed trail system. Its bottomland is ideal for pasture or recreation, with multiple potential pond sites. Convenient to Clemson, Pendleton, and Greenville, it’s perfectly suited for a private compound or premier hunting retreat. Learn more.*
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Shop
If you’re a Costco shopper, you know about the $1.50 hot dog. But are you in on these other 10 lesser-known hacks all Costco shoppers should know about? Wait until you see number six.*
Finance
This just in: 6% is the new 2%. This card is every reward-seeker’s dream, offering up to 6% cash back in categories you’ll actually use. Bonus: You can get 0% intro APR on purchases and balance transfers into 2027. Learn more and apply.*
Editor’s Pick
It’s lit
Our highlight of the 2024 route was 123 Bennett St. — note we didn’t see “snow” when we drove by this year. | Video by GVLtoday
Cranking the Christmas tunes — we made you a playlist with some of our Greenville and SC faves
Getting cozy in the car and finding the best light displays across Greenville — Kidding Around Greenville crafts the best routes, as always
The Buy
Discover clever, useful tech that solves everyday problems in this guide to 2025’s coolest gadgets. We’re talking a small but mighty home security upgrade, a power bank the size of a credit card, and more.
A drive down Earle Street to see the Santas is a must this time of year. I’ll use any excuse to reshare the sweet story of how this tradition started a few years ago. Has your neighborhood hopped on the blow-up train like Chanticleer did last year? Reply to this email and let me know.
