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Event Spotlight
🥇 From Milan to The Well
According to the website, more skaters will be announced soon. | Photos by Stars on Ice
On Sunday night, Team USA Figure Skating brought home the gold in the team competition. Did you know you’ll be able to catch five of the seven team members on the ice at Bon Secours Wellness Arena this spring?
Village Ignite | 6:30-9:30 p.m. | Seratonic Venue and Lounge | $175 | Enjoy small plates and tastings from Village Launch chef entrepreneurs — the event also includes wine pairings, craft cocktails and musical entertainment from Devon Scott.*
Maintaining clean storm drains not only supports the ecosystem but also ensures safer, cleaner water for community use. | Photo provided by Greenville County Soil and Water Conservation District
Storm drains might look harmless, but what goes into them has a direct impact on local waterways. Unlike household drains, storm drains do not filter water. Anything that enters them flows straight into nearby rivers and streams.
Storm drains carry rainwater directly into waterways with no filtration system
Litter, chemicals, and pollutants tossed into drains end up in rivers
Polluted stormwater negatively affects water quality, wildlife, and ecosystems
In Greenville County, storm drains flow directly into the Reedy River, a vital waterway for the community. Keeping storm drains clean helps protect the river’s health and ensures cleaner water for everyone who lives, works, and plays nearby.
Protecting local waterways starts with everyday actions. Simple choices — like properly disposing of trash and preventing pollutants from entering drains — can make a meaningful difference.
Comal 864 is growing again. Owner Dayna Lee-Márquez plans to expand into the neighboring Midtown space this spring, doubling the restaurant’s footprint and creating distinct homes for Comal 864 and agave-focused Escorpión, plus room for breakfast, coffee, and retail. (Upstate Business Journal)
Traffic
Heads up, commuters: the bridge over the Saluda River on SC Highway 81 between Greenville and Anderson counties is closed for repairs. Detours will use SC 153, I-185, and US 25. Work is expected to wrap up by May. (Greenville Journal)
Real Estate
What has no HOA, is steps from the Swamp Rabbit Trail (near GMU), and was fully renovated within the last five years? This three-bedroom, three-bathroom home that just hit the market with a fully paid off solar panel system, a screened-in porch, and a charming porch swing out front.
Edu
Locally grown produce is coming to Greenville County school cafeterias through the new Certified SC Cafeteria program, led by the SC Department of Agriculture. Greenville County Schools received $60,000 to serve Carolina Gold Rice, supporting local farmers and fresher meals for students. (Greenville Journal)
Theater
Greenville Theatre will launch its 101st season this fall with “Titanic The Musical,” followed by “Murder on the Orient Express,” “The Wizard of Oz,” “Big Fish,” “To Kill a Mockingbird,” and “Hairspray.” See the full lineup. (Greenville Journal)
State
South Carolina Manufacturing Madness is back, hunting for the coolest things made in the Palmetto State. Nominations are open now through Thursday, Feb. 19. Previous winners include High Noon from Fort Lawn, the F-16 Fighting Falcon from here in Greenville, and the Honda Talon from Timmonsville.
Biz
Next week, we’re excited to launch BizBrief, a new local, weekly business-focused newsletter from GVLtoday. We’ll keep you up-to-date on all the latest developments, trends, and opportunities + pro tips and insights from Greenville’s top movers and shakers. Look for it in your inbox starting Monday + feel free to forward to a friend.
Finance
How do you know when you’re truly retirement-ready? Health care costs, long-term care, housing decisions, and the possibility of a long retirement all matter more than you think. Get your free retirement checklist and start taking control of your retirement plan today. *
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Editor’s Pick
Sneak peek of Artisphere 2026
Reporting live from the official Artisphere lineup release party. | Photo by GVLtoday
Artisphere is 87 days away — not that I’m counting or anything — and we’re getting a taste of what’s to come with the official artist lineup announcement.
This year’s festival features 140 artists across 17 mediums from 34 states. Fun fact: Only one in eight artists who apply gets accepted, making Artisphere one of the most competitive art shows in the entire country.
The weekend of May 8-May 10, we’ll meet 47 artists who are brand new to the festival, but we’ll also see some returning favorites along artist row — find out who.
The Buy
Here’s to your teen’s next big step
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In case you missed Ice Cream for Breakfast Day on Saturday morning, I made a recap Reel. This is one of my favorite mornings of the year, and it was even sweeter because I met so many of you who said you learned about the event from this newsletter.
That is the greatest compliment I can ever receive — that you are out and about exploring Greenville. It’s such an honor to write every day, and I am so thankful to all of you who read it.
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