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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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GVL_Spinx_Market_OCT2024
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
GVL_COLA_Dating_Horror_Stories_OCT2024
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
GVL_Gilmore_Girls_2_SEPT2025
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
GVL_Camperdown_AUG2024
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
Greenville Swamp Rabbits
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
GVL_Penny_Tax_OCT2024
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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City
10 questions with Greenville Mayor Knox White after Helene
We sat down with Mayor Knox White to talk about the City of Greenville’s response to Helene.
October 4, 2024
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Danielle Johnson
GVL_Happy_Helicopters_Helene_1_OCT2024
Volunteer
How one Greenville helicopter pilot started a massive relief effort for Western North Carolina after Helene
Happy Helicopters started a fundraiser to fly supplies into Western North Carolina after Helene. Now, thousands of Greenvillians and pilots from across the Southeast are stepping up to help.
October 3, 2024
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Danielle Johnson
GVL_Sobys_Brunch_JUNE2024
Food
Table 301’s Brunch for a Cause is back
Since 2004, Brunch for a Cause has raised money for relief efforts after natural disasters, but this time it’s a lot closer to home.
October 3, 2024
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Danielle Johnson
GVL_Clyde_Helene_Damage_SEPT2024
Small Business
Feel good: Here are local Greenville stories making us smile in the aftermath of Helene
We’ll add to this article as we share feel good stories in the aftermath of Helene.
October 1, 2024
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Danielle Johnson
GVL_Yard_Debris_Helene_SEPT2024
Weather
What to do with your storm debris after Helene
If you have trees and limbs to get rid of, here’s what officials say you need to do with storm debris after Helene.
October 1, 2024
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Danielle Johnson
GVL_Helene_Conestee_SEPT2024
Volunteer
Donation and volunteer opportunities in the aftermath of Helene
We will update this article with donation and volunteer opportunities in the aftermath of Helene for our local area and our Western NC neighbors.
October 1, 2024
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Danielle Johnson
Endeavor coworking space
Business
Where to find Wi-Fi in Greenville after Helene
From remote work to connecting with friends and family, it’s hard to go without power and internet in 2024. We’ve rounded up spots to find Wi-Fi in Greenville after Helene.
September 30, 2024
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Danielle Johnson
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City
Neighbors helping neighbors in the aftermath of Helene
Our neighbors have come together to help support one another during this unprecedented storm, and we could all use a little positivity, so here are some highlights.
September 30, 2024
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Stephanie Freeman
GVL_Helene_weather_impact_white_duck_taco_SEPT2024
Weather
Helene’s historic weather impact by the numbers
As clean up continues, we’re looking at river levels, rain totals, and wind gusts from Helene’s historic weather impact.
September 29, 2024
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Danielle Johnson
GVL_Marissa_Craft_Helene_Damage_SEPT2024
Weather
Next steps: What to do if your home or business was damaged by Helene
Greenville County Emergency Management is sharing next steps if you need assistance if your home or business was damaged by Helene.
September 29, 2024
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Danielle Johnson
GVL_Dalton_Anderson_Helene_Storm_SEPT2024
Weather
In photos: Helene’s impact on Greenville, SC
In the aftermath of Helene, the power is out for hundreds of thousands, trees are down, and the Reedy River is raging as we take a look at Helene’s impact on Greenville, SC.
September 27, 2024
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Danielle Johnson
GVL_Waffle_House_Index_SEPT2024
Weather
What is the Waffle House index?
Learn how the national diner’s closing practices can help measure the severity of a local storm.
September 27, 2024
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Jessalin Heins-Nagamoto
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Weather
How to prepare for severe weather in Columbia
Here are some resources to help keep you and your family safe when severe weather rolls into Columbia.
September 26, 2024
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Samantha Robertson
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Weather
How to prepare for severe weather in Greenville
Here are some resources to help keep you and your family safe during severe weather in Greenville.
September 25, 2024
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Danielle Johnson
GVL_Caesars_Head_Fall_Foliage_SEPT2024
Culture
Here’s when you should hit the road to see fall foliage
We’re helping you plan when to peek the peak of leaves changing near Greenville, SC.
September 25, 2024
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Danielle Johnson
GVL_Jianna_Cookbook_SEPT2024
Food
Chef Michael Kramer is bringing “Jianna” home with a his debut cookbook
Featuring recipes you know and love paired with recipes from Chef Kramer’s past, get a taste of the beloved downtown Italian Restaurant Jianna at home.
September 23, 2024
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Danielle Johnson
GVL_Augusta_Gateway_2_SEPT2024
City
Augusta Gateway is a “village-style retail center” coming to Augusta Road
Near Mauldin Road and Potomac Avenue, Augusta Road residents could soon find a new shopping center, Augusta Gateway.
September 17, 2024
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Danielle Johnson
GVL_Tavola_Inside_SEPT2024
Food
First look: Tavola at BridgeWay Station officially opens this month
Tavola — an Italian concept — is Table 301’s first restaurant outside of Downtown Greenville.
September 13, 2024
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Danielle Johnson
GVL_Belle_Ame_SEPT2024
Wellness
3 questions with Brooke Barlow, co-founder of Belle Âme retreats for women
In the growing wellness tourism space, two Greenville women have launched Belle Âme retreats for women.
September 11, 2024
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Danielle Johnson
GVL_Greenville_Drive_SEPT2024
Sports
Home run: The Greenville Drive’s 2024 season by the numbers
It was another league-leading year for attendance at Fluor Field as we break down the Greenville Drive’s 2024 season in hot dogs eaten, beers poured, and home runs hit.
September 11, 2024
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Danielle Johnson
GVL_The_Dutchman_SEPT2024
Food
Meet The Dutchman: A new raw bar coming to Downtown Greenville
Joining the other food and beverage tenants in One City Plaza, The Dutchman promises an elevated dining experience as “Greenville’s first true raw bar.”
September 9, 2024
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Danielle Johnson
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Small Business
How a new law addresses liquor liability insurance in South Carolina
SC small businesses are facing closures due to rising liquor liability insurance premiums. A new law hopes to address that.
September 5, 2024
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Danielle Johnson
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