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Stephanie Freeman

City Editor

Stephanie Freeman, born in Greer SC, considers herself a Greenville native. She lives in the historic Overbrook area. As the former GM of Gather GVL, Stephanie is no stranger to this amazing city. In her spare time, Stephanie enjoys spending time with her husband, reading, and relaxing by the pool.

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Culture
What our readers actually call things
Last month, we asked you what you, your friends, and your family call landmarks, streets, and businesses that aren’t their real names. Here’s what you said.
September 6, 2024
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Stephanie Freeman
A rendering of hole 11 tee at the Kawonu Golf Club
Sports
A sneak peek Kawonu Golf Club
Designed by renowned golf course architect Andrew Green, Kawonu Golf Club will include a clubhouse, overnight accommodations, food and beverage, and views for days.
September 4, 2024
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Stephanie Freeman
A group of ladies and a young boy wearing white shirts with colorful letters spelling KIND holding a large check for $45,000
Nonprofits
Local non-profit KIND of the Upstate is teaching kids how to be kind
KIND of the Upstate — kids including and nurturing disabilities — is making a difference in our community by teaching kids to embrace each other and treat everyone with a little more kindness.
August 29, 2024
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Stephanie Freeman
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Entertainment
Where to play trivia in Greenville, SC
Put your knowledge to the test and win prizes at these 10+ trivia nights.
August 28, 2024
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Kyle Steadings
GVLtoday Stir
Development
A new restaurant is coming to the 300 E. McBee Avenue expansion.
These plans for 300 E. McBee Ave. include the restaurant STIR + adding first-floor retail, new lighting and glass, expanded sidewalks, and a ride-share drop-off to transform the historic building just one block off Main Street.
August 28, 2024
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Stephanie Freeman
A baseball stadium with a rainbow in the sky.
Entertainment
What to do on a rainy day in Greenville
We asked you how you spend your time on a rainy day in Greenville. From sipping on a brew at a local coffee shop or shopping for a new book, here’s what you said.
August 27, 2024
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Stephanie Freeman
GVLtoday Clemson Vet
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
GVLtoday Lara Wheless
Entertainment
Get to know our reader Lara Wheless
Avid GVLtoday reader Lara Wheless always puts a smile on our face when we see an email from her, so we decided we had to meet her in person.
August 21, 2024
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Stephanie Freeman
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Food
Local foods to pack for a picnic
Who doesn’t love shopping local? Pack the perfect picnic using only local items.
August 19, 2024
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Allie Remhof
GVLtoday Wimp Coffee
Food
Wimp Coffee, a local decaf coffee brand, could change your morning routine
Wimp Coffee is launching in Greenville and aims to show that slowing down and smelling the coffee beans is just as important as the coffee grind-er.
August 15, 2024
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Stephanie Freeman
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Food
Let’s pack a local picnic
Who doesn’t love shopping local? Pack the perfect picnic using only local items.
August 15, 2024
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Stephanie Freeman
GVLtoday Centre Stage
Theater
Fill up on fringe theatre with Centre Stage’s fall line-up
Centre Stage dropped its Fringe Festival lineup for the 2024-2025 season
August 13, 2024
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Stephanie Freeman
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Where to go on a “friend date” in Greenville
From small bites to terrarium workshops, here’s where you can take your best bud on a “friend date” in Greenville
August 13, 2024
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Stephanie Freeman
GVLtoday Social Latitude Club Sandwich
Live
Where to find lunch for less than $10 in Greenville
Ready for your lunch break? From tacos to smoothies, check out these $10 or less lunches.
August 12, 2024
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Stephanie Freeman
GVLtoday Stephanie and Danielle
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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Food
Wine and dine around Greenville for Restaurant Week South Carolina
Get your calendars out and start booking your reservations at these Greenville-area eateries offering special dishes, menus, and deals for a limited time during Restaurant Week South Carolina.
August 7, 2024
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Danielle Johnson
GVLtoday trees falls park
Culture
End of summer bucket list ideas
Spend the last few days of summer living it up with one of these ideas.
August 5, 2024
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GVLtoday Radio Room
Entertainment
The Radio Room re-opens in a new location
Radio Room opened its new location off Pleasantburg Drive
August 1, 2024
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Stephanie Freeman
GVLtoday Kringle Village
Festivals
Kringle Village + The Holiday Market team up this year for the ultimate holiday experience
Shop for everyone on your list in one place at Kringle Village + Holiday Market.
July 30, 2024
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Stephanie Freeman
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Food
Sip on 30+ craft mocktails in Greenville
Sip on non-alcoholic beers and wines + craft mocktails in Greenville
July 25, 2024
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Danielle Johnson
GVLtoday Bowling
City
2028 will bring Greenville’s largest event to date
We’ve been on pins and needles waiting to announce this news, and we’re not gonna spare any details.
July 23, 2024
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Brianna Williams
GVLtoday Duck Ramp
Travel and Outdoors
Ducks at Legacy Park can now exit the pond in style
A Greenville Parks and Recreation employee built a “duck rescue bridge” at Legacy Park to help our feathered friends safely exit the pond.
July 22, 2024
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Stephanie Freeman
GVLtoday Iron Caterer Throwdown 2023
Food
Local chefs face-off at Iron Caterer Throwdown
The eighth-annual Iron Caterer Throwdown puts local chefs to the test as they create dishes with three secret ingredients.
July 18, 2024
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Stephanie Freeman
A photo of downtown Greenville at dusk featuring the Bank of America building and the Reedy River.
Entertainment
Solve these Greenville spots written as emojis
Are you fluent in emojis? Test your local knowledge by deciphering these Greenville landmarks + businesses written in emoji form.
July 16, 2024
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Rilee Delgado
GVLtoday Southern Pressed Juicery Bowl
Live
Vegan and vegetarian eats in Greenville
Dig into delicious and nutritious vegan and vegetarian fare in every corner of Greenville.
July 15, 2024
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Stephanie Freeman
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Food
Raise a glass — Drink Up Week is coming
We’ve got details and a map full of drink deals: We’ll be highlighting the vibrant beverage scene across Greenville, SC from July 22 to July 26, 2024.
July 12, 2024
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Monica Garske
A hand holding a bite sized tomato sandwich with lettuce.
Food
Tomato Sandwich Taste-off returns to Travelers Rest
Top chefs from some of our favorite local restaurants duke it out to see who can make the tastiest tomato sandwich.
July 12, 2024
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Stephanie Freeman
GVLtoday Scoundrel
Food
Where would chefs from “The Bear” work in Greenville?
We put our heads together and came up with where we think chefs from the popular tv show “The Bear” would work if they lived in Greenville.
July 8, 2024
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Stephanie Freeman
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Education
What do Greenville Water, an environmental DNA study, and “rare critters” have in common?
Greenville Water is conducting an environmental DNA study in the Table Rock and North Saluda watersheds, and we could find some new animals like frogs, mussels, and crayfish.
July 8, 2024
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Stephanie Freeman
A multi-colored climbing wall
Wellness
BlocHaven Climbing gets new lanes
Don’t have a belay partner? BlocHaven has you covered with five new auto-belay lanes.
July 3, 2024
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Stephanie Freeman
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