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🔨 Smashing concrete for Bolden
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| Bolden Square will be the central gathering place. | Rendering by Verdae Development |
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The next time you're driving the Motor Mile, you'll notice dirt moving on the old Sam's Club site. That's because the long-planned Bolden Street District broke ground, and site and infrastructure work is underway.
 The 92-acre site east of the Laurens Road corridor — from Haywood Road past Verdae Commons Drive — aims to be a "vibrant, connected, and pedestrian-oriented destination." Verdae Development Inc. (owned by Hollingsworth Funds) will create a walkable district with homes and apartments, retail shops, offices, green spaces, and improved connectivity to the Prisma Health Swamp Rabbit Trail.
The project will roll out in phases, with plans for dining, shopping, offices, residences, public gathering spaces, and green space. |
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“It's a blank canvas," said CEO of Verdae Development Dan Klausner of Bolden Street. "We can listen to the community, bring all new things."
| This will be a great before-and-after photo. | Photo by GVLtoday |
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Events
Thursday, Sept. 24Plant Bingo | 6-8 p.m. | 1885 Taproom, Simpsonville | $29
Dolly Parton Night | 6:30-7:30 p.m. | Adrenaline Dance Fitness | $22
Textured Citrus: Palette Knife Lemons Paint & Sip | 6:30-8:30 p.m. | Vino & van Gogh | $40
Swamp's 15th Birthday | Thursday, Sept. 24-Friday, Sept. 25 | Times vary | Swamp Rabbit Cafe and Grocery | Price of purchase
Friday, Sept. 25Greenville Heritage Main Street Fridays Finale | 5:30-9:30 p.m. | NOMA Square | Free
2026 BBQ Cook-off & Festival | Friday, Sept. 25-Saturday, Sept. 26 | Times vary | Fluor Field | Price of purchase
Saturday, Sept. 26Fall Festival | 9 a.m.-3 p.m. | The Cook's Station | Free entry
Oktoberfest | 12-4 p.m. | PKL Park | Free entry
Jon Langston | 7 p.m. | The Foundry | $20+
Greenville Triumph SC vs. Union Omaha: CESA Night | 7 p.m. | GE Vernova Park, Simpsonville | $20+
Sunday, Sept. 27Greer Farmers Market + Plant Swap | 11 a.m.-2 p.m. | Greer City Park, Greer | Free entry
Saturday, Oct. 10Highway 80 South Art Hop | Saturday, Oct. 10-Sunday, Oct. 11 | 10 a.m.-5 p.m. | Toe River Crafts, Burnsville, NC | Free | Tour open studios and galleries amidst vibrant fall colors during this destination weekend event, including locally made, one-of-a-kind art pieces.* |
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Edu8 CCES seniors named National Merit Semifinalists| Presented by Christ Church Episcopal School |
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| These seniors are making their mark across campus, from the arts and athletics to music and leadership. | Photo provided by Christ Church Episcopal School |
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Christ Church Episcopal School (CCES) is celebrating eight seniors who have qualified as National Merit Semifinalists in the 2027 National Merit Scholarship Competition: Isabella Agnew, Nicky Arzt, Jerry Gan, Logan McCarthy, Kate Purtle, William Roye, Sheamus Schellinger, and Jonathan Thompson.
The students represent more than academic achievement, bringing their talents to the arts, athletics, music, and leadership. Agnew, Gan, and Thompson are national Ethics Bowl Team champions. Gan and Purtle serve on the Greenville County Youth Board. Agnew and Thompson took first place in the South Carolina Theater Conference, and Arzt is on the Junior Olympic fencing team. McCarthy reached the highest level in the USA Gymnastics Development Program, and Schellinger was named an Outstanding Attorney by Youth in Government. Gan is a three-time All-State Orchestra inductee and serves as the Cavalier mascot. Roye is a nationally ranked lacrosse player and is committed to play for Cornell University.
At CCES, students are encouraged to pursue their passions both inside and outside the classroom. The independent, co-ed day school in Greenville serves students from Primer (K5) through Grade 12. |
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News Notes
DevelopmentGSP’s full weekend runway closures are officially complete. The airport’s runway reopened Monday following a final Foreign Object Debris walk to make sure it was safe for aircraft. Next up: phase three of the Runway Rehabilitation Project, which includes nightly closures from 11:30 p.m. to 5:30 a.m. through mid-December.HistoryGreenville’s airports helped transform the Upstate from a city-centric economy into a regional one. Greenville Downtown Airport opened in 1928, followed by Donaldson Air Force Base in 1942, and Greenville-Spartanburg International in 1962. Read how, together, the airports connected Greenville to the nation while helping fuel industrial growth and reshaping the region. (Greenville Journal)ReadThe Greenville Book Crawl returns next month, featuring 100+ books at each stop — Scout’s Doughnuts, Mercato Coffee Cafe, and Third Place Coffeehouse. Your passport from Freshly Picked Books gets you a book and a $3 drink credit at each location. Passports are limited, so grab yours before they sell out again.Editor's PickYou know how much I love Sunday Crumb, and the popular pop-up will be slinging its cinnamon rolls at Canvas Coffee this Saturday, Sept. 26, from 9 a.m. until sold out. I'm excited to try the all-new Pink Party Sprinkles, which features strawberry icing, and the new salted maple banana roll.Real EstateThis North Main bungalow features 1,200 sqft, nine-ft ceilings, refinished rift and quartered hardwood floors, two bedrooms, two baths, an updated kitchen, a sunroom, and a spacious living room. Bonus: Fresh siding, porch decking, electrical, and HVAC were all installed this year.WeatherThe fall temperatures are finally here, which means it's a perfect weekend to knock some things off your fall bucket list. TravelIt’s beginning to look a lot like... the holiday season. At Kiawah Island Golf Resort, generations gather along 10 miles of pristine South Carolina coastline to make memories and create traditions that last. Make your celebration part of a Lowcountry legacy, 50 years and counting.*EduStep inside Greenville Technical College’s new welding training facility. The state-of-the-art center features 122 welding stations, including 16 robotic stations, plus an AI-powered welding lab. See what makes this facility so innovative — and why it’s helping train the next generation of welders.*Featured DealTrying to skip the 3 p.m. coffee that wrecks your sleep? Opt for these delicious gummies packed with THCV, a plant-based molecule that helps you lock in and stay focused. It's 100% caffeine-free + never gives you a crash. Our readers can save 20% with code 6AM20.*SeasonalFall is calling for a new skill — and one that can take you beyond your zip code. Babbel makes learning a language easy with bite-sized lessons + bingeable podcasts. Whether you’re prepping for a trip or expanding your horizons, learn in just five minutes a day. Save 55% on a membership.*
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Event Spotlight
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| It's like Pinterest IRL. | Photos by Emily Bolt |
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If Mansion Monday is your favorite day of the week, or you immediately click when I share a Midcentury Modern home in the newsletter, this event is for you. The annual gvlMOD Home Tour returns this Sunday, Sept. 27.
The self-guided tour allows you to peek inside six Greenville homes showcasing mid-century modern, contemporary, and renovated modern design. At each stop, with addresses shared exclusively with ticketholders, you'll learn about each site’s distinct history and its influence on modern architecture in the Upstate. |
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The Buy
| A long sleeve dress you’ll wear again and again during the fall and winter months. Its A-line silhouette and collared V-neck give it a polished look that can easily go from casual to dressed up. Bonus: Pair it with these trendy sneaker ballet flats for an effortlessly cool look. |
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