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We gave you a sneak peek of the Embassy Suites’ rooftop view. | Photo by GVLtoday
Ah, 2016. Back when we all put #yeahTHATgreenville on every overfiltered, gritty Instagram picture from our iPhone 6. The latest nostalgic trend has people sharing those posts again, one decade later.
For us, 2016 was the year we first hit your inbox, so scrolling back in the archives was an especially fun walk down memory lane.
Crews were clearing space for the Camperdown development
Upstate SC Boat Show | Thursday, Jan. 22-Sunday, Jan. 25 | Times vary | Greenville Convention Center | $0+
Greenville Technical College Open House | Thursday, Jan. 22 | 3-5:30 p.m. | Greenville Technical College - Dreisbach/Anderson Student Success Center (building 102), 506 S. Pleasantburg Drive, Greenville | Free | This open house is your chance to visit campus, learn about the 100+ academic programs offered, and get answers to your questions about enrollment and financial aid.*
You no longer have to track down the Local Pie truck for a pizza. You can always find it at 129 Cleveland St. (across from Sirrine Stadium), or you can order without leaving home on DoorDash.
Kids
Kidding Around Greenville just ranked eight local playgrounds from calmest to most chaotic. “Some days you want calm. Some days you unleash the tiny tornadoes,” they said. “Pick your playground.”
Today Is
National Coffee Break Day, a reminder to partake in one of the country’s favorite pastimes — stepping away from your desk to grab a cup of joe. Fortunately, Greenville has no shortage of choices.
Drink
Speaking of coffee, Greenville’s getting a Coffee Crawl next month with $40+ worth of sips for a fraction of the price. Passes haven’t launched yet, but find out how to join the waitlist for first dibs on the month-long tour through 8+ local shops.
Civic
Crews in Greer are 90% finished rebuilding one side of the Stevens Field wall damaged in Hurricane Helene. As weather allows, they’ll continue around the perimeter — then paint — with federal disaster funds covering the cost of the restoration.
Quoted
“We need more pedestrian-focused spaces in downtown, and this would be a great first step!” That’s what one of you said about the proposal to make a section of Court Street — between Main and Falls Streets — pedestrian-only. Read up on the idea and weigh in on our poll.
Active
New year, new goals, new ways to put yourself first. Whether you’re into high-energy classes, gentle workouts, or just a little “me time,” the YMCA of Greenville makes it easy to move, recharge, and feel your best. Learn more.*
I spy with my little eye... Soby’s. As we inch closer to spring and the anticipated release of “Top Chef,” we’re continuing to see content on social media from the crew’s time in Greenville.
Judge Tom Colicchio and host Kristen Kish (who can also be seen on the newest season of “The Traitors”) hopped on an internet trend in front of one of Downtown Greenville’s most iconic restaurants.
What local spot do you hope to see featured when the show airs? Reply to this email and let me know.
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I visited Greenville for the first time in 2016, when my now-husband, who was born and raised here, brought me home to meet his family during Fall For Greenville. You could say it worked, because I fell (for him and this city). That was cheesy — I’ll see myself out.
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