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Danielle Johnson

Senior Newsletter 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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Sports
Kenny’s Golf Club spot to swing at Judson Mill
A new 6,800-sqft indoor golf facility with advanced training technology, six simulator bays, and on-site refreshments is opening soon at Greenville’s Judson Mill District.
December 10, 2025
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Danielle Johnson
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City
Greenville will focus on a long-term urban forest plan in 2026
The Urban Forest Comprehensive Plan will inventory Greenville’s canopy, shape future tree policy, and invite public input starting in 2026.
December 10, 2025
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Danielle Johnson
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Business
Be the Broker: What do you want to see at one of Greenville’s most popular shopping centers?
December 9, 2025
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Danielle Johnson
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City
Dreaming up Greenville’s new City Hall
We’re looking at the request for proposal to bring in an architect for the project, plus other city halls with features that caught our eye.
December 9, 2025
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Danielle Johnson
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Sports
Furman’s men’s soccer team is one win away from the National Championship
It’s the first time the Paladins have ever made it to the College Cup.
December 8, 2025
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Danielle Johnson
The Uptown Charlotte skyline at sunset.
Culture
CLTtoday wrapped: Revisiting 2025’s top stories
This year brought development updates, restaurant news, and the final upgrades of the Spectrum Center, and CLTtoday was there to cover it all. We’re looking back at 2025’s top stories with our CLTtoday wrapped.
December 4, 2025
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Maria Adnado
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Culture
RICtoday Wrapped: Revisiting 2025’s top hits
It’s that time of year again — Spotify Wrapped is out, and so is ours. Ready to see how our year stacked up?
December 3, 2025
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Elise Steele
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City
GVLtoday wrapped: Revisiting 2025’s top hits
This year brought development updates, restaurant news, and the final pieces of Unity Park, and GVLtoday was there to cover it all. We’re looking back at 2025’s top stories with our fourth-annual GVLtoday wrapped.
December 3, 2025
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Danielle Johnson
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Hone will help local chefs test concepts in the Village of West Greenville
A first-of-its-kind concept in Greenville, the incubator aims to give chefs and business owners the resources they need to succeed.
December 2, 2025
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Danielle Johnson
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Nonprofits
Locals’ List: Nonprofits to support on Giving Tuesday
We asked you to share local organizations, and we’re highlighting them all during this season of giving.
December 1, 2025
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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 25, 2025
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Kristen Templeton
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City
Tigers vs. Gamecocks: A Rivalry Week history
The Palmetto Bowl returns to Memorial Stadium this weekend.
November 22, 2025
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David Stringer
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City
Christ Church Episcopal School broke ground on its $56 million campus expansion
The school acquired 22 additional acres of land along Mauldin Road, bringing its campus from 72 to 94 acres.
November 18, 2025
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Danielle Johnson
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City
Quoted: Remembering community leader and advocate Mary Duckett
The community leader, affectionately called “The Mayor of Southernside” died Nov. 16 at the age of 85.
November 18, 2025
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Danielle Johnson
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Education
Try This: Become a Certified Tourism Ambassador with VisitGreenvilleSC
Whether you’re new to the area and want to become an expert, or you’re a longtime resident ready to certify your knowledge, the program is for anyone who loves Greenville.
November 18, 2025
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Danielle Johnson
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Food
Where to order Thanksgiving dinner to-go
These 10 spots are serving up your favorite Thanksgiving dishes so you don’t have to turn the oven on.
November 13, 2025
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Danielle Johnson
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City
Here are the plans for a redevelopment of Conestee Mill
A long-awaited dam stabilization has unlocked plans for a mill-village-inspired redevelopment that would bring housing, commercial space, and new connectivity to Conestee Mill.
November 13, 2025
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Danielle Johnson
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City
A local developer wants to bring Bogey’s Golfgarten to Greenville
The proposed concept would bring a new kind of social space to the Mills Avenue corridor, combining recreation with community. If approved, Bogey’s Golfgarten could become Greenville’s next go-to spot to sip, swing, and stay a while.
November 12, 2025
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Danielle Johnson
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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 11, 2025
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Danielle Johnson
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Food
Warm up with some soup in Greenville
It’s cold out there, so grab yourself a cup of comfort and enjoy some soup in Gereenville.
November 10, 2025
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Danielle Johnson
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City
Here’s your first look at the view from the Honor Tower at Unity Park
Unity Park’s Honor Tower will pay tribute to local military and first responders, and architect Paul Endres says he hopes the design “unifies the city and helps bring people together.”
November 10, 2025
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Danielle Johnson
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City
Is Greenville the next live music destination?
There are major investments happening in the live music scene across our city, with many ongoing projects hitting big milestones.
November 6, 2025
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Danielle Johnson
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CHS Cares: These nonprofits are building community in Charleston
Our series highlights local nonprofits, what support they may need (think: donations, volunteers, board members), and the organizations they collaborate with and admire.
November 5, 2025
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Callie Putnam
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Food
These 5 Greenville restaurants earned nods in the Michelin’s inaugural American South Guide
From French cuisine to barbecue to farm-to-table, these six Greenville restaurants were tapped for mentions in Michelin’s first American South Guide.
November 3, 2025
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Danielle Johnson
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City
Top Clicks: Here’s what you loved in LALtoday last month
We keep an eye on your clicks to make sure LALtoday is always filled with content you love.
November 3, 2025
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Danielle Johnson
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Food
What local sommeliers think you should pair with your Halloween candy
We went to the experts to find out what pairs best with sweet, gummy, salty, and everything in between.
October 30, 2025
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Danielle Johnson
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City

Beat the end of daylight saving scaries with these activities in Columbia
The sun may be setting earlier, but Columbia still has plenty to do.
October 30, 2025
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David Stringer
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Food
We’re taking you inside the factory where Duke’s is made
Born in Greenville and still made in Mauldin, Duke’s Mayonnaise now ranks No. 2 in the US, proving its thick, tangy Southern recipe — and Greenville roots — are here to stay, even as its following and renown continue to grow.
October 30, 2025
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Danielle Johnson
Downtown Greenville skyline at night a focus on Falls Park.
Culture
Beat the end of daylight saving scaries with these activities in Greenville
The sun may be setting early, but Greenville still has plenty to do.
October 29, 2025
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Danielle Johnson
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City
What’s in Phase II of Greenville’s Downtown Transportation Master Plan?
The City of Greenville is drafting a long-term plan to enhance traffic flow, reduce congestion, improve safety, and promote alternative modes of transportation.
October 28, 2025
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Danielle Johnson
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