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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
Winter weather forecast for Greenville, SC
Prepare for winter weather in Greenville, SC with these seasonal temperature and precipitation outlooks.
December 18, 2024
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Danielle Johnson
GVLtoday Gingerbread Latte A20
Food
Get festive with these places to find holiday flavors in Greenville
We know you’re ready to celebrate the season with a festive treat, so we put together a list of places to find holiday flavors in Greenville — from edible creations, to crafty cocktails, your Santa level sweet tooth will be satiated.
December 18, 2024
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Stephanie Freeman
GVLtoday how to break a world record light show
City
Experience a one-of-a-kind holiday light show with a local twist
Simpsonville resident Ryan White is a huge Brother Oliver fan, and set up a light show in his yard featuring the band’s movie, “How to Break a World Record.”
December 17, 2024
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Stephanie Freeman
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Where to ski, snowboard, and tube near Columbia, SC this winter
We’re crossing our fingers for some Midlands snow, but the good news is we’re a short drive from spots to ski, snowboard, and tube near Columbia, SC.
December 16, 2024
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Stephanie Freeman
Kids in a pottery class.
Play
Kid-friendly activities in Greenville
We’re highlighting the best kid-friendly activities that Greenville, SC has to offer — complete with art classes, animal encounters, and outdoor fun.
December 13, 2024
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Dylan Aycock
1998 December - Snow on Main Street | City of Greenville
City
The history of snow in Greenville, SC
Let’s take a look at some stats on the history of snow in Greenville
December 13, 2024
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STAFF
A field of pink, yellow, and orange flowers in the foreground, and a house and gazebo in the background.
Travel and Outdoors
Winter gardening tips for Greenville
How to prepare your garden and what to plant in the winter months.
December 11, 2024
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Jessalin Heins-Nagamoto
NOOGAtoday | Frozen waterfall
Culture
Tips to prevent your pipes from freezing in Chattanooga
Try out these tips from Tennessee American Water to avoid this winter mishap.
December 11, 2024
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Kristen Templeton
GVLtoday Downtown Greenville at christmas with trees made of lights
Culture
Did our readers’ 2024 predictions come true?
We asked, you answered. Here’s what locals think will happen this year.
December 11, 2024
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Jessalin Heins-Nagamoto
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City
Let’s meet Greenville’s Sister City, Bergamo, Italy
Next year marks the 40th anniversary of the Sister City program in Greenville, so let’s take a deep dive into our sibling, Bergamo, Italy.
December 9, 2024
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GVLtoday Newcomers of Greenville
City
How to help a newbie with Newcomers Club of Greater Greenville
Newcomers Club of Greater Greenville is a club in our city that helps recent transplants meet friends, try new things, and stay active.
December 5, 2024
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Stephanie Freeman
Prisma Health Swamp Rabbit Trail
Culture
Tips for beating the winter blues, Greenville-style
Whether you like to embrace the cold or just pretend it’s sunny and 75°, we’ve got local tips to help get through this time of year.
December 5, 2024
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Brianna Williams
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 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
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