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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
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
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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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Arts
A new mural honors Greenville legend Peabo Bryson
The colorful mural at The Commons near Unity Park honors the Grammy winning, R&B legend.
September 3, 2024
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Danielle Johnson
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Entertainment
Moonlight Movies returns to Falls Park
Here are the titles playing in Falls Park almost every Thursday in September and October for Moonlight Movies.
August 30, 2024
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Kyle Steadings
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City
Visitors and tourists will spend almost $1 billion in Greenville in 2024
Greenville, SC is no stranger to tourists venturing from all over to experience our city, and VisitGreenvilleSC has the numbers to prove it — here’s a look at Greenville’s tourism by the numbers.
August 28, 2024
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Danielle Johnson
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Education
Here’s an update on SC’s first College of Veterinary Medicine at Clemson
Coming in 2026, Clemson’s first professional program will help meet the community’s needs as SC experiences a veterinarian shortage.
August 23, 2024
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Danielle Johnson
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City
Here’s what could be in the city’s Greenline-Spartanburg master plan
The City of Greenville says the Greenline-Spartanburg neighborhood near downtown faces enormous growth pressure and a dwindling stock of affordable housing.
August 22, 2024
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Danielle Johnson
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Food
What to know before you go to Greenville’s first Hatch Chile Roast
Lewis Barbecue is bringing a new tradition to Greenville and will celebrate pitmaster John Lewis’ favorite ingredient, the Hatch green chile.
August 20, 2024
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Danielle Johnson
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Wellness
What is that Greenville Run Club I’m seeing all over social media and is it worth the hype?
Hundreds of runners meet at The Commons to run to Cancer Survivors Park and back every Monday night for Greenville Run Club.
August 16, 2024
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Danielle Johnson
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Business
Here are Seattle’s fastest-growing companies named on Inc. 5000
These Seattle-based companies made the Inc. 5000 list for their outstanding percentage revenue growth over the last three years.
August 13, 2024
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Alina Hunter-Grah
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City
These are the fastest-growing companies in Greenville
These local businesses landed on the Inc. 5000 list, which ranks them according to percentage revenue growth over the last three years.
August 13, 2024
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Sarah Andrews
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Business
Meet the humanoid robots that helped assemble cars at BMW’s Plant Spartanburg
The test took place over several weeks and looked at how humanoid robots can be safely used in automobile production.
August 8, 2024
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Danielle Johnson
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Education
Get ready for the school season with help from your favorite City Editors
It’s been a while since we’ve both been in school, but we remember it like it was yesterday. Here are our tips for the school season.
August 7, 2024
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Stephanie Freeman
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Culture
How Greenville’s future music scene is honoring a venue from the past
Trueline has several plans to play homage to The Handlebar, a mid-size venue that hosted musical acts in Greenville for 20 years.
August 6, 2024
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Danielle Johnson
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Culture
What’s a “brat summer” and how do I have one?
Thanks to Charli XCX’s hit pop album, we’re here to decode why “brat” is all over the airwaves, internet, and right outside your front door.
August 6, 2024
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Madison McMillen
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Food
Be the broker: What should go into Runway Café at Greenville Downtown Airport?
Runway Café’s lease is up in May 2025, and the Greenville Downtown Airport is looking for new concepts to potentially take over the space.
July 31, 2024
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Danielle Johnson
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Culture
Your ultimate guide for apple picking near Greenville, SC
Whether you’re looking to pick them yourself or pick up a bushel, here are the best places to find apples (and apple cider donuts) a short drive from Greenville.
July 29, 2024
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Danielle Johnson
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History
Why Greenville’s drinking water is some of the best in the US
From winning awards to protecting wildlife, you may not know these facts about Greenville’s drinking water.
July 26, 2024
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Danielle Johnson
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Development
Here’s a look at the new Biltmore Walk development that just broke ground
The Biltmore Walk development checks boxes from the City of Greenville’s 23-year-old master plan for the area.
July 11, 2024
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Danielle Johnson
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City
The 23rd annual Really Good, Really Big, Really Cheap Book Sale in Greenville, SC
From volunteering to attending the kick-off event to shopping the free sale, here’s how you can support the Really Good, Really Big, Really Cheap Book Sale.
July 4, 2024
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Kyle Steadings
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Food
Hot diggity dog: Here’s where to get hot dogs in Greenville
From longtime spots slinging chili dogs to roadside drive thrus and trendier offerings like corn dogs rolled in Flamin’ Hot Cheetos, this is your complete guide to Greenville’s hot dog scene.
July 3, 2024
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Danielle Johnson
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City
Fill out a survey the next time you hit the Prisma Health Swamp Rabbit Trail
The City of Greenville is gathering information from Prisma Health Swamp Rabbit Trail users from now until Friday, July 12.
July 1, 2024
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Danielle Johnson
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Development
Bon Secours Wellness Arena hopes to undergo $150 million in renovations
After celebrating 25 years in Greenville, Bon Secours Wellness Arena hopes to undergo a transformation that keeps it competitive with other arenas in our region.
June 27, 2024
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Danielle Johnson
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City
Why is everything in this city named after a Swamp Rabbit?
A look back at the Swamp Rabbit Trail’s history, before it was the greenway we know today, holds the answer.
June 26, 2024
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Ana Gibson
A poster with the text "SC New Play Fest Aug. 8 - 11" set against drawings of Greenville landmarks.
Culture
The stage has been set for the cast and plays of the 2024 SC New Play Festival
Two plays, three musicals, an variety show, and a cabaret featuring a Tony-nominated star will take over Downtown Greenville, SC’s theaters for the SC New Play Festival from Thursday, Aug. 8 to Sunday, Aug. 11.
June 26, 2024
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Danielle Johnson
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Events
The 2024 Artisphere festival broke records
From an increase in attendees to record sales for artists, here are the facts and figures from the 2024 Artisphere festival
June 25, 2024
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Danielle Johnson
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City
Developers will be answering questions about these major projects in Greenville
While the City of Greenville holds Project Planning Meetings every month, it seems the June agenda is chock-full of forthcoming major projects in Greenville.
June 21, 2024
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Danielle Johnson
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Restaurants
Kick off your travels at Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport’s new Triumph Taproom
Serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner, Triumph Taproom offers a new dining option at Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport while celebrating our local soccer club.
June 20, 2024
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Danielle Johnson
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City
Here’s what’s going on with all of the construction at Clemson University
Clemson University shared an update on its ongoing construction projects.
June 19, 2024
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Danielle Johnson
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