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Plan Ahead
Happy festival season
Oh shucks, it’s festival season. | Photo by GVLtoday
Spring is one of my favorite seasons because it brings back outdoor events and festivals. Though they may seem far away, I’m giving you plenty of time to plan ahead (and snag tickets before they sell out).
Southern Roots: A BBQ Reunion | Saturday, April 11 | 12-4 p.m. | Trailblazer Park | $103+ | Sample smoky bites from 35+ pitmasters and chefs, sip unlimited beverages, browse an artisan market, and enjoy live music during this all-inclusive festival.
Tacos ‘n Tequila Fiesta | Sunday, April 12 | 2-5 p.m. | Events at Judson Mill, Greenville | $70+ | Feast on all-you-can-eat tacos from local chefs, sip handcrafted tequila cocktails, and enjoy lively entertainment and games as local bartenders and chefs compete for bragging rights.
euphoria Spring Fest | Thursday, April 16-Sunday, April 19 | 12-12 a.m. | Various locations, Greenville | $100+ | Explore tastings, dinners, lunches, and educational experiences during this flavor-packed weekend.
Lottery-funded scholarships are creating real opportunities across South Carolina. | Photo provided by South Carolina Education Lottery
Lottery-funded scholarships are helping students like Anna Abu-Sal and Rallee Balagtas turn opportunity into impact across SC.
Anna Abu-Sal turned her love of music into a career in therapy, using music to support and heal her patients. Rallee Balagtas returned to school to pursue a new path. Both were supported by the lottery-funded LIFE Scholarship.
Together, their stories highlight how these scholarships:
We love it when our little city is on the big stage. | Photos by GVLtoday
Number
74,038. That’s the record number of fans who attended this year’s SEC Women’s Basketball Tournament, including 13,557 at Sunday’s championship game, a single-game record. In case you missed it, I was there all week with highlights like the Rollin’ Tigers halftime scrimmage and Downtown Dribble.
Development
Last night, the City of Greenville approved almost $26 million to purchase six acres of land on Falls Street to make way for the Falls Park Conference District. The plans feature a hotel and conference center in the heart of downtown, which officials say will generate $22 million in annual new visitor spending.
Sports
The Paladins are dancing for the first time since 2023. With a 76-61 victory over East Tennessee during the SoCon Tournament last night, Furman punched its ticket to the NCAA Tournament. We’ll find out where they’re headed on Selection Sunday this weekend.
Open
A new coffee spot is now brewing in Simpsonville. Crown & Bloom Coffee Co. has officially opened its downtown location near Gracely Park.
Traffic
Construction to repair the Willard Street Bridge, which was damaged by Helene, began yesterday. The bridge will be closed to all traffic for about four months. Drivers will detour via West Washington, Hudson, and Mayberry Streets, while Swamp Rabbit Trail users will cross at the Spinks Family Bridge. (WYFF 4)
Community
The Greenville Drive’s Fan Fest, presented by TD SYNNEX, returns Saturday, March 14, at New Realm Brewing. Kick off the 21st season with family fun — live music, inflatables, face painting, balloon twisting, prizes + more. Cheer on the home team.*
Cause
Turn your Fan Fest fun into a home run for the community. Right after enjoying games and Reedy Rip’It, swing by the blood drive at New Realm Brewing on Saturday, March 14. Donate blood, earn $40 in TBC Rewards, and grab two Greenville Drive tickets. Learn more.*
Real Estate
You’ll find this three-bedroom, 2.5-bathroom home just a 0.6-mile stroll from Unity Park. Built in 2022, it features soaring ceilings, a contemporary kitchen, dual laundry areas and heating systems, a covered porch, a hot tub, a powered shed, and an EV charger.
Plan Ahead
More Olympians are headed to Greenville for Stars on Ice on Tuesday, April 21 — Gold Medalists Ellie Kam and Danny O’Shea joined the lineup, along with Emily Chan and Spencer Howe + Andrew Torgashev.
Announced
Thomas Rhett returns to Bon Secours Wellness Arena with his “Soundtrack to Life Tour” on July 11. Tickets go on sale tomorrow, March 11, at 12 p.m.
Listen
Marcus King Band also announced an upcoming tour, with the Greenville native planning nearby stops in Atlanta and Raleigh. Bonus: Penelope Road is opening, and you may have heard them at Fall for Greenville 2025.
Shop
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Tech
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Preserving history through poetry
Redmond recently shared a poem in honor of Rev. Jesse Jackson. | Photo by Community Journals
For Women’s History Month, we are continuing to spotlight the women making an impact in Greenville now that will last well into the future.
Nominations remain open, and we’ll be highlighting some of your picks throughout the month — so, keep them coming.
Nominated by Christiana Doucette, Glenis Redmond is the current (and first) poet laureate of Greenville. She records Greenville’s past and our present through her poetry with recent collections “The Song of Everything & Over Yonder,” highlighting SC State Parks.
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Hoops aren’t done in Greenville just yet. We’re hosting the first and second rounds of the NCAA Tournament this year with four games on March 19 and two games on March 21. We won’t know who’s coming to town until the 68-team bracket is revealed this Selection Sunday at 6 p.m.
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