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Danielle Johnson

Senior City Editor

Danielle is based in Greenville, SC and came to GVLtoday from the television news world, previously serving as the Executive Producer at WIS-TV in Columbia, SC. Whether she’s on the job or not, she loves checking out her city’s food + beverage scene and learning about local history.

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Winter events happening in Greenville
Make the most of the holiday season with this list of the best local events and activities happening this winter.
December 2, 2024
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Danielle Johnson
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Events
VisitGreenvilleSC wants Hallmark to film a holiday movie in our city
After years of trying to get Hallmark to film a holiday movie in our city, VisitGreenvilleSC is stepping in to help with a new holiday short film + petition.
December 2, 2024
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Danielle Johnson
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Small Business
Celebrating Small Business Saturday in Greenville
Greenville is made up of so many wonderful small businesses, here are a few our readers love in honor of Small Business Saturday.
November 26, 2024
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Kristen Templeton
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Volunteer
Comal 864 is feeding hundreds of people this Thanksgiving
In what she calls her “favorite day of the year, every year,” award-winning Chef Dayna Lee organizes a community meal at Comal 864 for people looking for food and fellowship on Thanksgiving Day.
November 25, 2024
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Danielle Johnson
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Travel and Outdoors
All aboard: How to ride Amtrak in Greenville
Taking the train isn’t just for commuters — it’s also a method of leisure travel that’s growing in popularity.
November 22, 2024
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Brianna Williams
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City
If Greenville had a Thanksgiving Day Parade...
We’re re-imagining this annual parade to be entirely themed after Greenville.
November 22, 2024
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Amelia Grooms
ATXtoday editor Laura at the 2024 Austin City Limits Music Festival
6AM BLOG
What sets 6AM City apart?
Our hyperlocal content fueled by boots-on-the-ground community presence. Here’s how getting a new view, putting yourself out there, and saying “yes” can level up your content.
November 21, 2024
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Danielle Johnson
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Travel and Outdoors
Cut your own tree at these Christmas tree farms less than two hours from Greenville
We’re a short drive from some of the best trees in the US, and we’ve rounded up 10+ Christmas tree farms where you can pick your perfect pine.
November 19, 2024
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Danielle Johnson
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Volunteer
The Gratefull GVL community meal is back for 2024
Each year, the Gratefull GVL event brings together thousands of Greenvillians for a communal meal during the week of Thanksgiving.
November 15, 2024
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Danielle Johnson
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Events
What to expect at Greenville’s inaugural mushroom festival
From mushroom brews to mushroom bites, here’s what you can expect at Greenville’s inaugural mushroom festival.
November 13, 2024
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Danielle Johnson
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City
How you can help shape Greenville County’s future use of open space
Greenville County’s Open Space Plan will focus on how to preserve natural spaces over the next decade.
November 12, 2024
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Danielle Johnson
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Play
Local coffee shops outnumber Starbucks in Greenville
Our comprehensive guide to some of the best local coffee shops in Greenville, SC will help you find the perfect place to enjoy a cup of coffee. Whether you’re looking for a quiet place to knock out some work or need to satisfy a craving for pastries, GVLtoday has you covered.
November 9, 2024
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Danielle Johnson
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Nonprofits
Open board seats for nonprofits in Columbia
Are you looking to serve the community? We’re compiling a list of open board seats in Cola
November 5, 2024
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Samantha Robertson
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Events
The ultimate guide to Bank of America Fall for Greenville
Fall For Greenville is back and we’ve got all the info on tickets, planning, and new additions.
November 5, 2024
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Danielle Johnson
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Travel and Outdoors
Hit the road: Where to go in Asheville, NC
As you hit the road to the mountains this fall and winter, things may look a little different. However, Asheville’s tourism bureau says it is welcoming visitors as the community recovers from Hurricane Helene.
November 4, 2024
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Danielle Johnson
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City
The Path to Progress is now open at Unity Park
Highlighting the history of the land where Unity Park sits today, The Path to Progress sits in the center of the park right along the Prisma Health Swamp Rabbit Trail.
November 1, 2024
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Danielle Johnson
Greenville Triumph SC Chairman Joe Erwin stands at a podium making an announcement with a brick building behind him and a City of Mauldin sign.
Development
Greenville Triumph announces a new stadium coming to BridgeWay Station
The 10,000-seat stadium is slated to open in 2026 and will serve as a home to the Greenville Triumph Soccer Club and the Greenville Liberty Soccer Club.
October 30, 2024
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Danielle Johnson
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City
Understanding the City of Greenville’s Traffic Safety Action Plan
The City of Greenville’s Traffic Safety Action Plan highlights seven strategies for making roadways in our city safer.
October 29, 2024
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Danielle Johnson
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City
Open board seats in Greenville
Are you looking to serve the community? We’re compiling a list of Open board seats in Greenville.
October 28, 2024
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Cars line a street in downtown Lakeland, leaves are on the ground.
Culture
How to spend a fall day like the “Gilmore Girls” in Lakeland
Who says you have to go to New England to have an autumn worthy of the “Gilmore Girls”?
October 23, 2024
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Amelia Grooms
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Events
Fall events happening in Greenville, SC
Make the most of cooler weather with this list of the best local events and activities happening this fall.
October 17, 2024
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Danielle Johnson
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City
Sneak peek: Go inside the new Spinx Market & Eatery on Main Street
This “alternative format” Spinx convenience store will open soon in the former The Cook’s Station location at 659 S. Main St. in Downtown Greenville, SC.
October 17, 2024
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Danielle Johnson
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City
Our readers’ local horror date stories
We get it — dating is scary. Share your horror date stories that still haunt you to this day.
October 16, 2024
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Samantha Robertson
The Hampton-Pinckney Porchfest is Sun., Oct. 23.
Food
How to spend a fall day like the “Gilmore Girls” in Greenville
From “coffee, coffee, coffee” to “chilaquiles” and everything in between, here are ways to pay homage to “Gilmore Girls” in Greenville this autumn.
October 14, 2024
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Danielle Johnson
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Music
Greenville is getting another live music venue called Seratonic
Seratonic will be owned and operated by the AC Hotel at Camperdown Plaza.
October 11, 2024
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Danielle Johnson
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Sports
The ultimate guide to sports teams in Greenville, SC
From the Drive to the Triumph, we’re sharing all details of Greenville’s sports teams.
October 10, 2024
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Emily Shea-Owen
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Development
Here’s what’s coming to the $1 billion County Square redevelopment
When finished, the 40-acre County Square redevelopment will feature shopping, dining, and entertainment, along with office and residential space.
October 9, 2024
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Danielle Johnson
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Elections
Understanding Greenville County’s proposed penny tax that will be on your ballot
If approved, the 1% sales tax — known as the penny tax — could generate $1+ billion for road improvement and infrastructure projects in Greenville County.
October 9, 2024
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Danielle Johnson
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City
Your guide to the 2024 election in Greenville, SC
Everything you need to know about voter registration, polling locations, early voting + absentee voting in Greenville County.
October 8, 2024
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Danielle Johnson
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Food
How a chef is cooking for Western NC with the help of the Greenville community
Chef Taylor Montgomery has spent the past week cooking for Western NC after seeing a need to reach remote communities outside of Asheville following Helene.
October 7, 2024
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Danielle Johnson
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