Greenville Journal

08/22/2025

Affordable housing is one of Upstate South Carolina’s most pressing challenges. This week, more than 150 local and national leaders gathered in Greenville to share solutions at the Upstate Affordable Housing Summit hosted by CommunityWorks.

CommunityWorks understands that innovative financing strategies, new public policy and collaboration are needed to address local housing crisis.

08/22/2025

Art & Light Gallery’s newest exhibition, Nature’s Geometry, opens next weekend, showcasing the layered, dramatic works of Shannon Woodford and the improvisational abstractions of Bethany Mabee.

The Nature's Geometry exhibition, which features works by artists Bethany Mabee and Shannon Woodford, will be on display through Sept. 27.

08/22/2025

Furman Theatre has announced its 2025-26 season, The Seen and Unseen! From comical clowns to heartfelt musicals, Oscar Wilde farce and a powerful dance performance, there’s something for every theatre lover.

The Furman Theatre Arts season includes "A ClownShow," "Between the Lines," "The Importance of Being Earnest" and "HumanKind: be both."

08/22/2025

Thirsty? Hungry? The Canteen at Unity Park has you covered—Monday–Saturday 10–5, Sunday 1–5.
https://greenvillejournal.com/news/greenville-now-selling-drinks-snacks-at-unity-park

The city of Greenville has opened The Canteen in Unity Park, selling bottled drinks, snacks and sundries.

08/22/2025

LolaCeli’s Michael Izzard leans into authentic Filipino street food with his new pop-up, Muni Muni. Think sizzling skewers, tender meats and desserts worth saving room for.

LolaCeli founder Michael Izzard has started a new pop-up in Greenville, Muni Muni.While LolaCeli's cuisine engages more in the Filipino ethos rather than being Filipino food itself, Muni Muni is inherently Filipino.

08/22/2025

“He can tell what car is coming down the road at night just by the headlights…”

That’s how Scott Gould's new novel Peace Like a River begins — a father/son journey set in the South about memory, reconciliation and the pull of home.

Scott Gould decided to craft this book as a sort of sequel to his collection of stories, “Strangers to Temptation.”

08/22/2025

On the Highlands plateau, fall brings more than color; it brings connection. This November, the 10th annual Highlands Food & Wine returns with celebrated chefs, soulful music, and new stays that blend style with mountain charm.

The tenth anniversary of Highlands Food and Wine Festival is coming up in November 2025. Here are some places to stay for the annual fest.

08/22/2025

We’ve all gone through it: You see a lovable but malnourished kitten outside for days, with no apparent home. Or maybe you’re driving down the street and see a dog wandering along the shoulder.

What can you do when you encounter stray and abandoned animals? Who do you call? If you’re in a position to foster, here’s a step-by-step guide on how you can help with advice by Katie Wisser, ’s foster coordinator.

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08/22/2025

Hampton-Pinckney PorchFest is returning for its fifth year Oct. 19, with Sigal Music Museum once again its presenting sponsor.

08/21/2025

Greenville Theatre is nearly 100 seasons strong and continues exploring new adventures. The new GT Off-Broadway series launches next week with Red, a Tony-winning drama about art, integrity and vision.

As it nears its 100th season, Greenville Theatre is stretching itself and trying new things. The theater’s bread and butter will continue to be popular musicals, such as “A Chorus Line” and “Fiddler on the Roof.”

08/21/2025

Big changes are reshaping the Upstate skyline. From Greenville to Greer, Seneca to Cowpens, seven major projects are bringing new homes, shops, dining, and entertainment to our communities.

Commercial real estate developments abound in the Upstate. Here are updates for seven ongoing projects.

08/21/2025

A new pop-up shop, The Trove, is bringing handmade goods and original art from 60+ makers to Greenville. Founded by two best friends, it’s a treasure trove of creativity you won’t want to miss.

A new pop-up shop, The Trove, features handmade goods and original art