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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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GVLtoday GSL Volleyball
Fitness
Greenville adult sports leagues
Join a Greenville adult sports league and make new friends, exercise, and let your competitive juices flow. From darts to volleyball, there is a sport for every skill level.
July 18, 2025
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Stephanie Freeman
hyde park homes
Travel and Outdoors
Let’s pack a local picnic
Who doesn’t love shopping local? Pack the perfect picnic using only local items.
June 12, 2025
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Bailey Lefever
A group of people in a crowd holding hands and watching an unpictured stage performance.
Culture
Honor Juneteenth in Greenville at these events
From soul food to a painting class, check out these local Juneteenth events.
June 11, 2025
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Sarah Leonhardt
A small ceramic mushroom with a blue cap with mushrooms hidden in mulch.
Travel and Outdoors
Hunt for mushrooms around the Upstate during this worldwide art event
Several local artists are participating in the international Game of Shrooms on Saturday, June 14.
June 11, 2025
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Robin Schwartzkopf
Michelin exhibit imagine upstate 2017
Food
The MICHELIN Guide selects Greenville for its inaugural American South ceremony
Taking place at The Peace Center, this ceremony will kick off the MICHELIN Guide American South, where chefs + restaurants will find out if they’ve received a MICHELIN distinction.
June 9, 2025
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Stephanie Freeman
GVLtoday Westin-Poinsett
City
The Westin-Poinsett Hotel celebrates 100 years
The Westin-Poinsett Hotel is one of the oldest in Greenville, and we’re taking a look at some of the history.
June 5, 2025
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Stephanie Freeman
GVLtoday Iron Caterer 2024
Food
Local chefs will face-off at Iron Caterer Throwdown
The ninth-annual Iron Caterer Throwdown puts local chefs to the test as they create dishes with three secret ingredients.
June 3, 2025
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Stephanie Freeman
GVLtoday Jazz Fest
City
Nothing sax at the Greenville Jazz Fest
The Greenville Jazz Fest entertainment schedule features performances from regional and local musicians across multiple stages on Main Street in downtown Greenville, SC.
May 28, 2025
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Kyle Steadings
The South Carolina flag
History
History of the South Carolina flag
Let’s learn the history of South Carolina’s flag, featuring a palmetto tree and crescent moon.
May 23, 2025
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Dayten Rose
Radnor Lake is a 1,367-acre natural area located in Davidson County.
Travel and Outdoors
The annual America’s State Parks Photo Contest is back
America’s State Parks announced its ninth annual photo contest, so we’re breaking down the rules, how to enter, and the judging criteria.
May 23, 2025
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Stephanie Freeman
GVL_The_Commons_Phase_Two_JULY2024
City
Celebrate the grand opening of The Commons Phase II
From Thursday, June 5 to Saturday, June 8, party as The Commons debuts Phase II with a Community Celebration.
May 22, 2025
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Danielle Johnson
biking at Hartness
Travel and Outdoors
What’s Greenville’s bike score?
We take a look at our bicycling infrastructure and how we can make the area more bikeable.
May 22, 2025
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Jessalin Heins-Nagamoto
GVLtoday Moultrie Flag stamp
City
Could South Carolina’s license plates be changing?
A bill was passed to redesign South Carolina’s license plates to “commemorate the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution.”
May 20, 2025
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Stephanie Freeman
GVLtoday Table Rock
Travel and Outdoors
The annual America’s State Parks Photo Contest is back
America’s State Parks announced the ninth annual America’s State Parks Photo Contest, so we’re breaking down the rules, how to enter, and the judging criteria.
May 20, 2025
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Stephanie Freeman
GVLtoday Rendering Rey's
Development
Here’s a recap of the City of Greenville’s Design Review Board meeting
We’re here to break down what was approved + what was deferred — including plans for 20 N. Main St., and 211 N. Main St.
May 16, 2025
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Stephanie Freeman
GVLtoday Habitat for Humanity CEO build
Nonprofits
CEOs got their hands dirty at Habitat for Humanity’s 13th annual CEO Build.
Prominent business leaders, presidents, and CEOs participated in a Wall Raising for Habitat for Humanity’s annual event.
May 14, 2025
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Stephanie Freeman
entrance to fluor field
Sports
Fluor Field’s economic impact is a home run
According to a study commissioned by VisitGreenvilleSC Fluor Field’s economic impact has reached almost $300 million over the last decade.
May 12, 2025
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Stephanie Freeman
GVLtoday A20 Matcha
Small Business
Which small business in Greenville you should support based on your Zodiac sign
To celebrate Small Business Week, we’re matching you with your perfect small business in Greenville based on your Zodiac sign.
May 8, 2025
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Stephanie Freeman
GVLtoday Rendering STIR
Development
STIR Greenville — coming to 300 E. McBee Ave. — just dropped some details, including the opening date
The new details include food like an oyster and raw bar and seafood towers + space for semi-private events at 300 E. McBee Ave.
May 7, 2025
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Stephanie Freeman
photographer Stephen Stinson
Business
Locals’ List: Small Businesses in Greenville
We’re switching up this series to celebrate Small Business Week and asked you to share your favorite small businesses with us. You got down to business.
May 6, 2025
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Stephanie Freeman
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Culture
Celebrate the Kentucky Derby in Greenville with these events
You don’t need to travel to Kentucky to celebrate the Derby, you can stay right here in Greenville and party at these local celebrations.
April 30, 2025
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Stephanie Freeman
GVLtoday poe mill music
Music
Poe Mill Music is now open in Greenville
Poe Mill Music — a listening space, recording studio, and events venue — is now open.
April 28, 2025
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Stephanie Freeman
GVLtoday Carmella's
Food
Locals’ List: Where to find the best spring-themed sweet treats
We asked for your sugariest, springiest sweet treat recs, and you didn’t disappoint.
April 28, 2025
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Stephanie Freeman
GVLtoday Hozier's Yell table rock
Culture
Greenville moments that feel like Hozier’s yell
We’re explaining + giving examples of some Greenville moments that feel like Hozier’s yell
April 24, 2025
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Stephanie Freeman
GVLtoday Table Rock
Travel and Outdoors
Table Rock State Park announces upgrades + improvements
Following the wildfires, Table Rock State Park turned the negative into a positive with trail recovery and increased access.
April 22, 2025
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Stephanie Freeman
GVLtoday Greenville County Schools
Education
Breaking down Greenville County Schools’ proposed ~$1 billion budget
Greenville County Schools’ proposed budget for the 2025-26 school year includes new mental health counselors and state-mandated teacher raises.
April 18, 2025
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Stephanie Freeman
GVL_Spring_Fest_Euphoria
Food
euphoria 2025 will take over Greenville for its 20th year
From Thursday, Sept. 18 to Sunday, Sept. 21, Greenville’s chefs, beverage pros, and musicians will serve, teach, and perform for thousands of locals and tourists.
April 16, 2025
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Danielle Johnson
Photo provided by M. Judson
Culture
Read along with the community with the GVLtoday Book Club
Let’s get together over a good book with the GVLtoday Book Club. Each quarter, we’ll select a book and discuss.
April 16, 2025
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Stephanie Freeman
A view of the Lyrid meteor showing in the night show.
Travel and Outdoors
Catch a glimpse of the Lyrid meteor shower
Keep an eye out for the Lyrid meteor shower in Nashville this month — just try to get to a darker area to really take it all in.
April 15, 2025
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Dylan Aycock
GVLtoday Plus Plus
Business
Plus-Plus — a toy company that won 2025’s Toy of the Year — is now offering tours.
Plus-Plus originally started in Denmark, and its head office and warehouse is in Greenville on Rutherford Road.
April 14, 2025
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Stephanie Freeman
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