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How bad is the traffic in Greenville?
If you look up traffic in the dictionary, there’s a picture of Woodruff Road. | Photo by The Greenville Journal
What would you do with 48 hours? Sit in traffic, apparently. That’s the average time Greenvillians lost to traffic congestion in 2024, which is 5% worse than the year before.
By the numbers
According to a recent report from Texas A&M Transportation Institute, a trip that would take 20 minutes without traffic takes...
23 minutes with traffic
24 minutes in the peak direction
29 minutes to plan for a punctual arrival
Inside the Traffic Management Center
The City of Greenville keeps traffic flowing in its state-of-the-art Traffic Management Center at the Public Safety Complex on Halton Road. Traffic engineers stagger their shifts to keep an eye on commutes during the busiest times of day.
A wall of monitors features live feeds from 65 cameras along with live maps, and the engineers can adjust traffic signals in real-time.
CCES Cavalier Networking Night | 5:30-7 p.m. | Avenue, 110 East Court Street, Ste. 600 , Greenville | Free | Join CCES alumni, Greenville business leaders, and professionals from a variety of industries to network, make connections, and meet new friends at our 2nd annual Cavalier Networking Night.*
Editor’s note: Some events may be canceled, changed, or postponed due to inclement weather.
Best part? Every ticket supports JLG’s grants program, helping fund and fuel nonprofit organizations throughout Greenville County. | Photo provided by Junior League of Greenville
The Junior League of Greenville is serving up something special with its Inaugural Roast and Rally happening Friday, March 27-Saturday, March 28, a weekend-long fundraising event designed to bring the community together through great food, lively competition, and plenty of fun.
At the Kickoff Party, guests can look forward to delicious bites from some of Greenville’s favorite spots, including Larkin’s, Rick Erwin’s, Ottarays, Juniper, Takosushi, Stella Southern Brasserie, and more. The weekend atmosphere is set with live music from RadDad, an open bar all night, and a crowd ready to connect and celebrate.
Best of all, proceeds from Roast and Rally will support the Junior League of Greenville’s grants program, providing critical funding and volunteer resources to nonprofit organizations across Greenville County.
Tickets are on sale for the Kickoff Party and Pickleball Tournament — don’t miss your chance to be part of this inaugural event.
Snow is increasingly likely Friday into Saturday, with models showing measurable snowfall across the Upstate. Arctic air follows, keeping highs in the low 20s Saturday and bringing possible single-digit lows Sunday morning. (WYFF 4)
Edu
Students returned to classrooms at Greenville County Schools today — on a three-hour delay — following three straight eLearning days due to the ice storm. Ride along with the Inclement Conditions Evaluation Team as they made the decision.
Woodside will soon welcome Little Secret, a permanent location for the pop-up favorite from Chef Connor Hinderks. Taking over the former Comal 864 space, the spot will feature globally inspired small plates, a built-out bar, and plenty of playful culinary “curated chaos.” (TOWN)
Fast-casual Mexican restaurant Qdoba will open in the Shops at Greenridge (near The Vitamin Shoppe) on Tuesday, Feb. 3. Editor’s pick: The entree of your choice with the Cholula Hot & Sweet Chicken.
Civic
The City of Greenville denied Allen Temple AME’s plan to demolish its historic parsonage, calling it too important to lose. The church says the vacant, damaged home is costly to insure and restore. Both sides agreed to a six-month pause to seek alternatives. (The Post and Courier Greenville)
Outdoors
A 126-acre tract with views of Table Rock, once marketed for development, is set to be preserved. Naturaland Trust and Greenville County’s Historic and Natural Resources Trust bought Sky Ranche, planning public hiking trails and greenway access. (The Post and Courier Greenville)
Job
Greenville Technical College is on the hunt for a Registrar to lead their Student Records Office. This role ensures accuracy, compliance, and data integrity across registration, transcripts, and more, supporting student success. Learn more + apply.*
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I ventured out to see “The Outsiders” at the Peace Center, and it was one of the best shows I’ve ever seen. Fun fact: The actor who plays Dallas, Tyler Jordan Wesley, went to the Governor’s School — he was incredible.
Super Bowl LX kicks off on Sunday, Feb. 8. Whether you’re catching the game at your favorite sports bar or hosting a watch party at home, we’ve rounded up a few must-haves for every kind of big-game watcher:
The day finally arrived — last night was my Girl Dinner reservation at Rôtie. I indulged in the Caesar salad, fries, grazing bites, and a crispy Diet Coke with two of my good friends (hey, Kree + Sarah — two of GVLtoday’s biggest fans). There’s a reason this reservation is so hard to snag, and it’s worth planning ahead to go.
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