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⚾ New at Fluor Field
Root, root, root for the Drive. | Photo by the Greenville Drive
This week may be all about March Madness, but Opening Day is just around the corner — April 2, to be exact. The Greenville Drive has some new home run additions for the 2026 season.
New Shortstop Self-Serve Market
There’s a new concession spot, and it’s grab-and-go. Right behind home plate (in the former Subway stand), you’ll find hot and cold ballpark favorites and beverages (alcoholic and non-alcoholic).
Fun fact: The AI checkout averages a 15-second transaction time. | Photo via the Greenville Drive
Are your brackets filled out? Greenville is hosting first- and second-round women’s NCAA Tournament games March 19 and March 21 — see who’s coming. Meanwhile, Clemson, South Carolina, Furman, and College of Charleston are all dancing, too.
Quoted
“If (Greenville-Pickens Speedway) can survive, the (CARS Tour) will be first in line to return, and I’ll be the first entry.” That’s what Dale Earnhardt Jr. Tweeted last week, after members of the Pickens County Planning Commission denied developers’ plans to destroy the speedway. We’d snag tickets to see that.(WYFF 4)
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$7.15 million. That’s how much Fountain Inn City Council approved a bond for to upgrade its natural gas system. Plans include replacing the 1954 City Gate, installing three miles of high-pressure pipeline, and expanding service to new neighborhoods. Final approval is scheduled for April 9. (Greenville Journal)
Development
A proposed 1,400-home development near Epps and Scuffletown roads is on hold after Timberland Holding Co. withdrew its annexation and rezoning request. The “Ottaray” project would have spanned more than 820 acres and centered around an existing lake and open space system. (Greenville Journal)
Real Estate
Is Overbrook calling your name? This cozy three-bed, two-bath home has the perfect rocking-chair front porch (and two side porches), two fireplaces, and other character throughout. How would you use the flex space that’s currently a playroom?
Closed
The On the Border restaurant off the Pelham Road exit on I-85 has permanently closed. The Greenville location was the chain’s only in South Carolina. (WYFF 4)
Biz
McMillan Pazdan Smith acquired MCA Architecture to strengthen its industrial and advanced manufacturing practice. MCA — founded in 1976 — has worked on projects across 11 states, including facilities for Boeing, Dominion Energy, and Nexans. (Upstate Business Journal)
Fun Fact
Did you know we share business headlines (just like the one above) in our free weekly newsletter BizBrief? Catch up on the latest issue.
Coming Soon
Emmaline’s, a new modern bistro, will open soon inside the DoubleTree Greenville Airport. The restaurant promises, “bold plates designed to spark conversation.”
High school baseball is live at Fluor Field this week, with Hampton Park Christian vs. Bob Jones Academy on tonight at 6 p.m., Fountain Inn vs. Southside Christian on March 18 at 7 p.m., and the Scully Series doubleheader on March 21 at 1 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. Tickets start at $8 — snag yours.*
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Making history through entertainment
Paul has been the general manager since 2015. | Photo by GVLtoday
As we continue our Women’s History Month series spotlighting women making history in Greenville today, I loved seeing Executive Director of the Greenville Symphony Jessica Satava nominate Beth Paul — women supporting women.
Paul is the General Manager of Bon Secours Wellness Arena. Satava noted Paul’s commitment to community, inclusion, and service through entertainment and the arts, but we’d be remiss not to mention how she is a driving force who makes weeks like this one — with March Madness in town on the heels of a record SEC Women’s Basketball Tournament — possible, having a vast economic impact on our city. She’s also leading plans for $282 million in improvements in the Arena District, including a new amphitheatre.
Nominations remain open, and we’ll be spotlighting some of your picks throughout the month — so, keep them coming.
A pair of arch support socks that are engineered with biofeedback technology to improve foot alignment and stability. The Buy Editor Emily loves wearing them for runs and on days she’s on her feet a lot — thanks, hyperactive puppies.
Every time I open Facebook, I see someone in a local group asking about soft-serve margaritas. It’s the latest TikTok trend, and it seems they’re hard to find. I finally found a local-ish spot that’s teasing them: Catrina’s Cocktails & Grill in Powdersville. Know of another spot swirling out this trend? Reply to this email and let me know.
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