January 14, 2022 - There’s snow place like Greenville in the snow

Hello Sunday.

January 16 2022

It’s looking like we’ll see the first snowfall of the season in Greenville this weekend. Remember last February’s dusting?

Walking in a winter wonderland, Greenville-style. | Photo by @sunnymalarkeystudio

We might be in for a little more than just a dusting, though, with a winter storm potentially bringing nearly 4in. of snow (and possibly freezing rain and sleet, too) on Saturday night and through Sunday night.

We don’t want to get ahead of ourselves because, after all, heavy snow in the South is not always a reality, but we’re already dreaming up the perfect snow day. Earlier this week, we took to our social channels to ask the question: how would you spend a snow day in Greenville?

Here were some of our favorite responses:

“🤍 ❄️ snow! find me sledding down my driveway with my adult kids and grandson! 🛷 ❄️” — @letoiledunord1858

“Bundle up and walk in the snow to the nearest park. Watch as my dog jumps and eats the snow in confusion.” — @laeklily

“Taking a nature walk — everything looks so magical sprinkled with white!” — @makegvlgreener

“A cozy cup of coffee from @staymodal by the fire, snow angels outside and then a to-go pizza from @eatgbnd” — @nycfoodiefinder

“Grabbing my sled & having my Siberian Huskies drag me around the neighborhood! 🐾❄️” — @wilsoncsmith

“Snow Angels, Ramen and Tequila shotssss. 😍” — @societygvl

“Café con leche by the fireplace, hiking and going to see a white downtown!” — @positivelyjorge

“Reading a book from M. Judson and drinking a glass of Wine from the Tasting Room on my couch!” — @credituniongal

If we do get a snow day, make sure to share your photos with us by tagging @gvltoday or sending them here. Maybe we’ll surprise one lucky reader or follower with some merch from the 6AM Shop. See contest rules here.

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Today

Adam Harris Thompson | Fri., Jan. 14 | 6-9 p.m. | Gather GVL | Free entry | Post up on the newly-leveled lawn to watch this singer-songwriter live.
Funky Fridays | Fri., Jan. 14 | 4-10 p.m. | Pangaea Brewing Co., The Commons | Free entry | Sip on Pangaea’s beers mixed with unique flavors like Carolina Reaper and Fruit Loops. 🍻
Carlos Mencia | Fri. Jan. 14-Sun., Jan. 16 | Times vary | The Comedy Zone | $25 | Laugh along with this comedian, who’s appeared in shows like In Living Color + The Arsenio Hall Show.

Saturday

The Toasty Farmer | Sat., Jan. 15 | 11 a.m.-2 p.m. | Brewery 85, 6 Whitlee Ct. | Free entry | Shop goods from local vendors at this winter farmer’s market. 🥕
Greenville Swamp Rabbits vs. Florida Everblades | Sat., Jan. 15 | 7:05 p.m. | Bon Secours Wellness Arena | $20+ | It’s Racing Night — the first 1,500 fans receive a free cooler bag.

Sunday

Japanese New Year Festival | Sun., Jan. 16 | 12-5 p.m. | Swamp Rabbit Cafe and Grocery | Free entry | Celebrate with traditional Japanese food from Heiwa Shokudo, music, traditions, and games. 🇯🇵
Martin Luther King Celebration | Sun., Jan. 16 | 7:30-9 p.m. | Virtual | $1+ | Choose your donation amount to join Wits End Poetry + Carolina Poets for this night of poetry honoring Martin Luther King, Jr.

We have a monthly guide filled with events + activities you can plan for in advance. Click the button below to bookmark ideas for upcoming date nights, family outings, and time with friends.

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NEWS NOTES

Weather

57º | Sunny | 10% chance of rain

Coming Soon

Bullwinkle’s Tavern will open in the former Five Forks Brewing space in late February or early March. Although it will not be brewing beer on site, the community-oriented sports bar will have features like a lounge space with games, longer bar, 20 local craft beer taps, and liquor. (Post and Courier Greenville)

Development

Frampton Construction Company LLC of Charleston and full-service developer The Keith Corporation of Charlotte have started construction on the new Upstate Trade Center. The 907,444-sqft industrial facility is scheduled for completion in Jan. 2023 and will be located alongside US-25 and within four miles of I-85. 🏗️ (Upstate Business Journal)

Sports

The Greenville Triumph has signed the first two players to its USL W League inaugural roster: Clemson forward Caroline Conti and Auburn midfielder Carly Thatcher (both Greenville natives). Additional players are anticipated to fill the roster over the coming weeks. ⚽

Greenvillian

Vernon Cole, class of 2015 graduate from Wade Hampton High School, was named on Forbes’ “30 Under 30” list. Vernon developed and co-founded Realtime, an social media app that provides a space for people to meet through video or in person experiences. See more of Forbes’ list here. 🤳 (WYFF 4)

Number

400. That’s how many jobs biotechnology company MycoWorks has created in Union County with the establishment of its new operations facility, a $107 million investment. Known for its production of luxury leather alternatives like Reishi, the company’s new facility is expected to be up and running in early 2023. (WYFF 4)
$5,000. That was the goal for Countybank’s second annual debit card swipe campaign last month, which it achieved. In addition to donating more than $150,000 throughout 2021, the bank made donations across its eight Countybank Foundation local charities for every Countybank debit card transaction in December. 💳 (Greenville Journal)

Outdoors

An EcoCounter, a machine that uses technology to count and display the number of biker and pedestrian trail users in real time, was installed on the Prisma Health Swamp Rabbit Trail earlier this week. While there’s not a confirmed launch date yet, the City of Greenville could reveal the new SRT addition as early as next week.

Arts

The Metropolitan Arts Council (MAC) has opened its newest exhibition, “Wonders of Wool.” You can view the works by local fiber artists Cecilia Ho and Sarah Mandell through Feb. 18 in the MAC Gallery at 16 Augusta St.

Eat

Looking for a light, easy breakfast hack? We suggest taking two Apple Cinnamon Quaker Rice Cakes from Lowes Foods and topping them with natural peanut butter + banana slices. Pair with a giant cold brew to complete the meal. 🍏*

Listen

In this episode of the Health Focus podcast from MUSC Health, host Bobbi Conner talks with Dr. Habib Rizk, Director of MUSC’s Vestibular Program, about dietary restrictions for the treatment of Meniere’s disease, an inner ear disorder that can cause dizziness and hearing loss. 🎧*

Job

Looking for a new gig in the new year? 6AM City (our parent company) is hiring a graphic designer to join our marketing team in producing the highest quality digital design (and some print) assets that attract + engage our target audience. See details and apply.

*This paid content, brought to you by our advertising partners, helps make this newsletter free.

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Take a coat, leave a coat 🧥

📸 @shop_given

Local shop given is helping keep the community warm with its most recent cause, Take a Coat, Leave a Coat.

The call to action is simple: if you need a coat or blanket to keep warm, take one. If you have an extra coat you can spare, leave one. given currently has a rack outside its shop and a sign at the bus stop across the street letting those who may need one know.

If you have any coats or blankets you’d like to contribute to the rack, bring them to given, located at 1631 E. North St. next to Shaw’s Pharmacy.

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THE WRAP

Editors Pick: Speaking of snow days, here’s to hoping this weekend looks a lot like this one did in 1996. 🛷 (Pictured: me, my dad, and our Golden Retriever, Murphy in Marietta, GA)

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