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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.

A frozen fountain
Weather
How to stop your pipes from freezing in Greenville
Our friends at Greenville Water put together a helpful list of ways to prevent your pipes from freezing in Greenville
November 29, 2024
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Stephanie Freeman
GVLtoday Society
Food
Late-night food in Greenville
Discover Greenville’s late-night dining spots, from bagels and pizza to pub fare and desserts, perfect for post-11 p.m. cravings.
November 21, 2024
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Stephanie Freeman
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Food
Greenville suburbs as Thanksgiving sides
Whether your neighborhood is sweet or savory, cheesy or carby, we put together a list of Greenville suburbs as Thanksgiving sides to liven up your family dinner.
November 21, 2024
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Stephanie Freeman
GVLtoday North Hills
Sports
The Picklr, an indoor pickleball facility, is coming to Greenville
The Picklr is coming to the North Hills Shopping Center in early 2025 and will feature a pro shop, event space, and grab-and-go food and drinks.
November 19, 2024
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Stephanie Freeman
GVLtoday Flushie Award
City
The 2024 Flushie Award winners are in
The annual toilet trophy contest winners have been announced, and here are Off the Grid Greenville’s picks for the 2024 Flushie Award winners.
November 19, 2024
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Stephanie Freeman
GVLtoday street lights
City
How to report a that you need a street light repaired in 30 seconds with Duke Energy
Duke Energy launched an online street + light repair form on its website so you can apply to get your light fixed in a jiffy.
November 15, 2024
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Stephanie Freeman
A home with a long deck and big windows made out of a shipping container.
Live
Amazing Airbnb and Vrbo rentals around Greenville
Check out some of the coolest, most unique Airbnb and Vrbo rentals around Greenville, South Carolina and plan for your next adventure or staycation.
November 14, 2024
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Sarah Leonhardt
GVLtoday Hampton-Pinckney historical marker
Culture
Which locations around Greenville deserve a historical marker?
Historical markers are physical signs, plaques, and statues that commemorate a significant place or event. Where would you like to see a historical marker around Greenville?
November 13, 2024
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Jessalin Heins-Nagamoto
GVLtoday Hotel Hartness
Development
Hartness is expanding its Village Center
The community hub at Hartness will see several new tenants and new, fresh amenities.
November 7, 2024
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Stephanie Freeman
GVLtoday Saluda Watershed
Travel and Outdoors
How Greenville Water is protecting one of its watersheds from future storms
Greenville Water shared progress on a restoration project in Northern Greenville County near its facility in the North Saluda reservoir.
November 7, 2024
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Stephanie Freeman
A wintry background with snowflakes that reads "GVLtoday's 2024 Gift Guide."
Culture
GVLtoday’s 2024 holiday gift guide: 90+ gifts for everyone on your list
Including gifts for neighbors, foodies, significant others, homebodies, students, and gifts under $20.
November 6, 2024
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Sarah Leonhardt
Halloween in Greenville
City
Our readers scary stories
We asked our readers for their most frightening scary stories for Halloween.
October 28, 2024
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Stephanie Freeman
GVLtoday Game Show Challenge
Events
The Game Show Challenge is coming to Hampton Station
A unique-every-time experience, The Game Show Challenge makes you feel like you’re on your favorite game show with professional lighting and sound, a host, and your favorite games.
October 24, 2024
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Stephanie Freeman
GVLtoday SwitchYards
City
Switchyards, a 24/7 neighborhood work club, is coming to The Village of West Greenville
Switchyards flipping the script on traditional coworking spaces with its neighborhood work club, right in your backyard.
October 22, 2024
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Stephanie Freeman
GVLtoday Westin-Poinsett
City
The (maybe) haunted history of the Westin-Poinsett Hotel
The Westin-Poinsett Hotel is one of the oldest in Greenville, and many have shared stories of ghostly encounters happening there.
October 22, 2024
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Stephanie Freeman
GVLtoday Greenville Zoo mystery animal
City
A mystery animal is coming to the Greenville Zoo
Under a veil of darkness, an animal was brought to the Greenville Zoo. Here’s what we know (and what we don’t).
October 18, 2024
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Stephanie Freeman
Housing construction
Development
Greenville County Council could revise its affordable housing policy
The revised affordable housing policy would split into two incentive programs and would be “less stringent”
October 16, 2024
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Stephanie Freeman
GVLToday Greenville State Farmers Market
City
Scary stories from Greenville with a twist
We asked for your scariest stories on Instagram, and it didn’t go quite as we expected. Here are your scary stories from Greenville.
October 16, 2024
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Stephanie Freeman
The Hampton-Pinckney Porchfest is Sun., Oct. 23.
Culture
Mark your calendars for the Hampton-Pinckney Porchfest
Let the countdown begin to Sunday, Oct. 20 for Hampton-Pinckney Porchfest, an annual event fill of community + music, and this year, a portion of proceeds will benefit Western North Carolina.
October 14, 2024
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Kyle Steadings
GVLtoday The05 chicken wings
Food
Locals’ List: Where to find the best chicken wings in Greenville
We asked for your juciest, tastiest, crispiest chicken wing recs, and you didn’t disappoint.
October 14, 2024
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Stephanie Freeman
GVLtoday Triumph
Sports
A Brazilian soccer legend joined the Greenville Triumph’s ownership group
FIFA World Player of the Year award winner Ronaldinho is now in the ownership club for the Greenville Triumph.
October 10, 2024
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Stephanie Freeman
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Nonprofits
Where to participate in Dine out for Mom
Dine out for Mom — an annual event that benefits Let There Be Mom — is taking over Greenville on Thursday, Oct. 24. Dine at your favorite restaurants where 20% of proceeds will go to this organization.
October 10, 2024
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Stephanie Freeman
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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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Events
Confirmed events this weekend amid Hurricane Helene cancellations and closures
Greenville is one resilient town, and we won’t let a hurricane stop us, so here are some confirmed events this weekend.
October 2, 2024
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Stephanie Freeman
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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
GVLtoday North Main Helene
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
Aerial shot of current city hall building (tall, multi-story, black mid-century building)
City
Greenville’s City Hall building will become a new, mixed-use facility after a demolition
The City of Greenville plans to retain ownership of five or six floors of the former City Hall building, and will invest $10 million in the project.
September 24, 2024
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Danielle Johnson
An orangutan at the Greenville Zoo making a pouty face.
Entertainment
Meme-worthy animals at the Greenville Zoo
Although we don’t have a pygmy hippo, we do have plenty of animals at the Greenville Zoo who are ready to break into the spotlight.
September 20, 2024
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Stephanie Freeman
Feast by the Field
Festivals
Here are the euphoria events you can still attend in 2024.
Plus, we have a special discount code for you through Wednesday, Sept. 18 so you can experience euphoria on a budget.
September 16, 2024
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Stephanie Freeman
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Development
What’s on the agenda for this month’s Design Review Board meeting?
Four local development projects are on the docket the the Design Review Board on Thursday, Sept. 26.
September 12, 2024
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Stephanie Freeman
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