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Real Estate
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We know you know how hard it is to find curb appeal, prime amenities, and location at the right price point. | Photos provided by Stanley Martin Homes
We’re about to put an end to your endless Zillow scrolling. Award-winning builder Stanley Martin Homes is bringing several new communities to the Upstate with homes for sale this spring. Take notes (or send this to the friend you’re convincing to move here). ✍️
Located just outside Mauldin, new townhomes are coming to Greenville’s top‑selling community of Bridgeport, featuring three-bedroom, three-level designs in a setting that delivers the peacefulness of a suburban neighborhood with the perks of being minutes from downtown.
Can’t-miss features: Walking paths connected to the Swamp Rabbit Trail, options for decks and private wooded views, and a community pool.
In Fountain Inn, home buyers will have the chance to choose a build-to-order homesite or a quick move-in home with a variety of available floor plans and price points — imagine the natural light you’d get with the Shiloh. Homes range from 1,800-3,500 sqft and feature designer-inspired finishes.
Convenience meets community. Located off Fairview Road in Simpsonville, this location will feature two-story, three-bedroom townhomes complete with patio space, all appliances included, and spacious primary bedrooms.
Can’t-miss features: Onsite dog park, provided lawn-maintenance + proximity to highly-rated schools (including a future middle school).
For those with “location” at the top of their list, West Stone Village in downtown Greenville (across from Lewis Barbecue and less than a mile from Greenville County Museum of Art) will feature four-story townhomes with rooftop terraces and garages.
Can’t-miss features: City views, all new design finishes, and walking distance to the best of the North Main area.
Buyers in the Southeast have been trusting Stanley Martin Homes for 60 years. If one of these neighborhoods looks like home, make sure to join the VIP list to get the latest updates + learn more about Stanley Martin communities in the Upstate.
Enjoy talks by bestselling authors, genre-focused panels, live entertainment, hands-on activities, and more at Read Freely Fest. | Photos provided by Richland Library
Calling all Greenville book lovers:Read Freely Fest is heading to Columbia for a can’t-miss bookish weekend Friday, March 27 through Sunday, March 29.
The festival is bringing 40+ authors for panels, conversations, and book signings. Headliners include Kennedy Ryan, Sadeqa Johnson, and Tiffany D. Jackson, with featured author Ashley Poston.
Local meteorologists are tracking severe weather moving through our area today. It’s a cold front that will also bring colder temperatures to our area this week. (WYFF 4)
Legacy
Businesswoman and philanthropist Betty Farr died at age 92 on March 12. She spent more than six decades supporting local children’s and arts organizations, from SC Children’s Theatre to the Children’s Museum. Farr was also a recipient of the Order of the Palmetto, our state’s highest civilian honor. “She loved Greenville and Greenville loved her,” her obituary shared.
Civic
Nicholtown Community Center will become Greenville’s first Resilience Hub. City Council approved $400,000 for a large generator as part of the renovation project, allowing the site to serve as a shelter and resource hub during extreme weather. The upgraded center, with new amenities and spaces, is expected to reopen this spring.
Mansion Monday
A historic Alta Vista home called Judson Cottage just hit the market. Built prior to 1860 and relocated to its current location in 1908, the house boasts 4,050 sqft, five bedrooms, four bathrooms, a balcony overlooking Cleveland Street, and a room referred to as “the chapel.”
Outdoors
Table Rock State Park’s new Stool Mountain Trail opened in the fall, and the trail brings reservoir and mountain views for hikers willing to earn them. The 5.4-mile round-trip trek gains about 1,500 ft in elevation and is rated strenuous to very strenuous. Looking for a lighter hike? Check out our hiking guide.
Arts
Calling all Upstate artists.Applications are open for the Artists of the Upstate Juried Exhibition at Artisphere. Local artists (18+) can submit work for the gallery-style showcase during the festival from May 8 to May 10. Applications close March 30.
Announced
Songwriters in the Round GVL will bring a Nashville-style singer-songwriter event to Fluor Field on Thursday, March 26. Hosted by Kimberly Schlapman of Little Big Town, the evening features John Morgan, Kimberly Perry, and Phillip Sweet. Proceeds benefit the SC Governor’s School for the Arts & Humanities Foundation.
Seasonal
Ruby-throated hummingbirds are expected to arrive in South Carolina in the next couple of weeks. Males usually appear first in late March, followed by females about a week later. Prep feeders now: mix four parts water to one part sugar, skip the red dye, and clean every few days. (The State)
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Sports
🏀 And so it begins...
The First Round in Greenville is complete. | Photo by GVLtoday
How’s your bracket looking? Only 0.04% are still perfect after day one of the NCAA Tournament. Eight teams were in our city for the First Round on Thursday, March 19, and four advanced to the Second Round on Saturday, March 21. Plus, we’ve got what you need to know about the five SC teams still dancing.
First Round highlights
Advancing teams are in bold.
No. 9 TCU defeated No. 8 Ohio State 66-64, and it came down to the final seconds in typical March Madness fashion.
No. 16 Siena almost made history, but couldn’t see it across the finish. Despite leading the No. 1 Duke Blue Devils most of the game, they fell 71-65.
Legendary coach Roy Williams was at The Well to support No. 6 UNC, but they ultimately lost to No. 11 VCU after the Rams forced overtime with just 11 seconds left.
Of course,they couldn’t all be nail-biters with No. 3 Illinois securing a decisive victory over No. 14 Penn, 105-70.
Second Round
No. 1 Duke vs. No. 9 TCU | Saturday, March 21 at 5:15 p.m.
No. 3 Illinois vs. No. 11 VCU | Saturday, March 21 at 7:50 p.m.
No. 8 Clemson women vs. No. 9 University of Southern California women
Saturday, March 21 at 3:30 p.m. on ESPN2
This is the first time since 1997-1998 that both the Clemson men’s and women’s teams are in the NCAA Tournament. It’s also the first tournament appearance of the Coach Poppie Era, and the first appearance for the Tigers in seven years.
No. 1 South Carolina women vs. No. 16 Southern women
Saturday, Mar. 21 at 1 p.m. on ABC
The Gamecocks will host the first two rounds in Columbia (hey, COLAtoday). All eyes are on round two. It will either be a battle of the USCs or an in-state rival matchup against Clemson (which has never happened before in the tournament).
No. 14 College of Charleston women vs. No. 3 Duke women
Friday, Mar. 20 at 11:30 a.m. on ESPN2
It’s the Cougs inaugural dance, and they’re in Durham for the program’s first-ever NCAA Tournament appearance.
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This Friday, in between the first and second rounds, Fan Fest will take over Main Street from 4 to 10 p.m. Catch tournament action on a massive screen, shoot your shot at basketball games and activities, capture memories with photo ops, and shop the official NCAA merch trailer. Plus, it’s the first Main Street Fridays of the year.
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