07.02.2026

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🌭 Hot diggity dog

"We couldn't have a sports bar next to a ballpark and not sell hot dogs," Table 301's Rodney Freidank said. | Photo by GVLtoday

If you follow me on Instagram, you know I'm a pretty serious hot dog connoisseur, and the Fourth of July makes me want a hot dog real bad. Here are a few of my favorites:

Lefty's West End Tavern | Ask for a punch card and try all 12 specialty monthly glizzies for a chance to win prizes. Bonus: In honor of Lefty's first birthday, enjoy a hot dog bar with unlimited toppings for $7 on Tuesday, July 7.

Up Dog | On Friday, July 3, you'll find me at the first pop-up for this new local hot dog cart during First Fridays in The Village.

SOCIETY Sandwich Bar & Social Club | Clifford the Big Red Hot Dog is a jumbo Nathan's all-beef frank loaded with cheese sauce and crispy prosciutto, topped with Fuego Takis.

Fluor Field | A ballpark is an obvious choice for a dog, but Chef Austyn McGroarty adds a fun, unique creation to the menu for select homestands. Check out my reviews of the pierogi dog + the cheesy bat.

The Community Tap | Swing by for Wiener Wednesday and grab a frank like "The Goat," which is a lager-poached dog topped with goat cheese and fried onions.

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Biz

There's a new BMW hitting the roads

By 2030, BMW plans to build at least six fully electric BMW models in the US. | Photo by BMW

BMW celebrated the completion of its $1.7 billion Upstate investment and unveiled the fifth-generation BMW X5, which will become its first model offered with five drivetrain options: gasoline, diesel, plug-in hybrid, battery electric, and future hydrogen fuel cell.

The all-electric iX5 will begin assembly in Spartanburg before the end of 2026, with locally assembled batteries supplied from its new battery assembly plant in Woodruff.

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News Notes

Health

Prisma Health broke ground on a $180 million medical campus in Fountain Inn. The 50-acre project will include a medical office building, an outpatient surgery center, imaging, lab + rehabilitation services, and more than a dozen specialties. The campus is expected to open by the end of 2027.

Ranked

No. 3. That's where Greenville ranked on CNN's list of "America's Best Towns to Visit." See why.

Coming Soon

Get a sneak peek of the new Hangar 28 coming to the community corridor at the Greenville Downtown Airport. (@healthyishdani)

Civic

Greenville Municipal Court will reschedule all hearings Thursday, July 9, so staff can attend funeral services for Judge Matthew Hawley, who died just days ahead of his planned retirement. (Greenville Journal)

Transit

Starting yesterday, Greenlink buses will run 5:30 a.m.-10:30 p.m. Monday through Saturday, giving riders earlier morning and later evening service on Saturdays. See what else changed.

Development

The Poinsett Club has unveiled a renovated lower-level members' lounge after a yearlong overhaul. The project reimagined the 122-year-old building's social hub with a larger gathering space, updated finishes, and improved mechanical systems, while preserving the historic character that has defined the longtime Greenville institution. (Upstate Business Journal)

Biz

United Community plans to expand in the future Falls Park Conference District. The bank will use proceeds from selling land to the city to build new Class A office space, bringing East Broad Street employees closer to its downtown headquarters while creating room for future growth as the $500 million project moves forward. (Upstate Business Journal)

Closing

After 10 years, Tribble's Bar & Grill in Piedmont is calling last call. The self-described "Great American Dive Bar" will close Saturday, Aug. 29, when its insurance policy expires. (The Post and Courier Greenville)

Sports

Greenville was electric for the USA Men's National Team last night, and World Cup action continues today with three more Round of 32 matches. Find a spot to watch.

Listen

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🇺🇸 Celebrate America

Fluor Field is the place to be on the Fourth of July. | Photo by the Greenville Drive

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The Wrap

Today’s edition by: Danielle

If you want a Lefty's punch card, now is the time to grab a fresh one. I stopped by for lunch yesterday and indulged in July's special, the Bahn Mi Dog, which is a Nathan’s Famous hot dog topped with cucumber, fresh jalapeño, pickled carrots and daikon radish, cilantro, and sriracha mayo.

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