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🎵 Drop the needle and let the record spin
Think Black Friday shopping but for music lovers. | Photo by GVLtoday
Saturday is Record Store Day (RSD), where independent music shops open early and offer limited edition vinyl. For collectors, it’s like Christmas Day, and for music lovers, it’s an opportunity to show support for your favorite shop and artists.
Note: Not all stores participate in RSD, so if you’re looking for a specific pressing, we recommend calling ahead.
Horizon Records, 2-A W. Stone Ave. | Doors open at 8 a.m., but based on our experience, people line up much earlier.
Cabin Floor Records, 1156 Rutherford Rd. | Since 2009, Cabin Floor has specialized in rare and vintage vinyl.
Pharmacy Records, 21 Shoppers Dr. | This small shop sells new and used LPs, CDs, and cassettes.
Taylor Swift’s releases are always among the most popular on RSD. | Photo by GVLtoday
Bonus: BJ Music, 374 Whitney Rd., Spartanburg | While this isn’t a Greenville record store, we think it’s worth the drive, especially on RSD.
French Florist has options for every budget + event, from small bouquets to statement arrangements. | Photos provided by French Florist
A new floral boutique just landed on East Butler Road.
French Florist is locally owned by the team behind Interior Plantscapes, who’ve partnered with the Los Angeles-based brand to bring it to the Southeast.
SCDOT plans a full six-week closure of the Church Street bridge beginning Sunday, May 3 to finish resurfacing and repaving. Detours will route traffic through downtown via Academy and around it via Pleasantburg and I-85. Weather permitting, the bridge is expected to reopen Saturday, June 13. (Greenville Journal)
Weather
April feels like July right now, and Upstate families are hunting shade. Kidding Around Greenville rounded up eight cool-down spots within 90 minutes of Greenville include Sliding Rock, Silver Run Falls, Paris Mountain creeks, Table Rock’s beach, and Lake Jocassee.
Health
Novant Health purchased TD Bank’s campus near I-85 for $45 million, with plans for a medical center, research labs, and a recreation hub. Developers will assess legacy contamination associated with old wastewater ponds, and TD will continue leasing one building for 2,000 staff to remain on site through the transition years. (The Post and Courier Greenville)
Number
$350 million. That’s the investment solar cell manufacturer Suniva Inc. is bringing to Laurens County with its first SC plant. The 620,000-sqft facility will create 564 jobs and boost solar production capacity, with operations expected to begin next year. (Upstate Business Journal)
Festival
If you can believe it, euphoria tickets are already selling out for some of the events taking over Greenville Thursday, Sept. 17 to Sunday, Sept. 20. Don’t wait to secure your seats to events that still have tickets available. Will I see you at Winner, Winner, Chicken Dinner?
Plan Ahead
Are you a summer or a winter? Greenville Fashion Week will host a 45-minute color styling workshop with Celia Ridley of House of Colour Downtown GVL, offering a crash course in seasonal palettes and shades that complement individual features. Secure your seat.
Think the $1.50 hot dog is the best deal at Costco? These 10 lesser-known perks might surprise you — including vacation packages and members-only movie tickets.*
Concert
Celebrate spring at the free Mauldin Blues & Jazz Festival on April 18 from 4-9 p.m. at Mauldin Outdoor Amphitheater. With two stages of live music, a kids zone, and plenty of food, beer, and wine, it’s an easy, family-friendly night out. Get more details.*
Real Estate
North Main just got even hotter. Two homes from Brownstone Real Estate just hit the market, and they check all our boxes: prime location, timeless character, and sophisticated living. Peek inside 312 McDonald Street (open house this Saturday, April 17, 12-4 p.m.) and 15 Pinehurst Drive.*
Sports
Kick off the weekend with the Greenville Drive tonight — Reedy’s got something brewing, and Friday Night Fireworks (powered by GE Vernova) light up the sky. Grab your tickets and see what all the buzz is about.*
History
Celebrate legacy and community with the Greenville Drive on Saturday, April 18. From the 2026 King Legacy HBCU Fair to Jackie Robinson tributes and postgame fun, it’s a full day at the ballpark. Buy tickets and be part of something bigger.*
Make a life-saving play with the Greenville Drive at Fluor Field tonight. Donate blood, score an exclusive Greenville jersey, and receive two game tickets. Step up, give back, and make an impact. Learn more.*
Outdoors
Outdoors
Step into summer on National Trails Day
Presented by Palmetto Trail
An early start to summer begins outdoors. | Photos provided by Palmetto Trail
The trails are calling, SC. The Palmetto Trail invites residents to celebrate National Trails Day on June 6, 2026, with guided hikes along the Palmetto Trail.
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From my personal experience, people start lining up at Horizon for Record Store Day early. Last year, the hottest pressing was for “Wicked” and people got in line on Friday night to try and snag a copy. For the past four years, I’ve hopped in line sometime between 4 and 5 a.m.
Bring a lawn chair, a blanket, and something to pass the time. You can also bring snacks, but it’s become a bit of a tradition for me to mobile order from the Waffle House that’s right there around 6 a.m.
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