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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 Lyrid Meteor Shower
Travel and Outdoors
Catch a glimpse of the Lyrid meteor shower
According to NASA Science, the Lyrid meteor shower is one of the “oldest known meteor showers,” and will be visible from the Upstate this month.
April 14, 2025
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Stephanie Freeman
A shot of Hughes Main Library's exterior during midday
Culture
Unexpected library offerings at the Greenville County Library System
You don’t have to be a bibliophile to use the library. The Greenville County Library System offers art exhibits, classes, video game contests, and more.
April 10, 2025
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Jessalin Heins-Nagamoto
GVLtoday Certified Tourism Ambassador
Education
How to become a Certified Tourism Ambassador for Greenville
Becoming a CTA, or Certified Tourism Ambassador, is a lot easier than you think.
April 8, 2025
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Stephanie Freeman
GVLtoday Greenville Cycling Classic
Fitness
Feel the need for speed at the Greenville Cycling Classic
This criterium race is taking over Downtown Greenville for the second year in a row — here’s what you need to know about the Greenville Cycling Classic.
April 8, 2025
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Stephanie Freeman
A dark blue sky surrounds the top of the Wells Fargo Center, a large building with a domed top.
Culture
What do locals really call things in Winston-Salem?
Officially, it may be Salem Parkway, but it’s always “Old 40" in our hearts.
April 7, 2025
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Stephanie Freeman
Two men with their backs to the camera. One is swinging a golf club and one is near a golf club bag.
Culture
Tee it up at these Greenville golf courses
Whether you’re a weekend warrior or the next Tiger Woods, these 20 golf courses in Greenville are sure to make for a good round.
April 7, 2025
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Cat George
GVLtoday Greenville Craft Beer Fest
Food
The Greenville Craft Beer Festival returns this month
Happening on Sunday, April 13, The Greenville Craft Beer Festival features 100+ hand-selected regional, local, and national brews.
April 4, 2025
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gvl_grateful brew_jan 2023
Entertainment
Where to play trivia in Greenville, SC
Put your knowledge to the test and win prizes at these 10+ trivia nights.
April 2, 2025
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Kyle Steadings
Imagine Upstate Fest
Education
The iMAGINE Upstate STEAM Festival is heating up Greenville this month
The iMAGINE Upstate STEAM Festival — dedicated to science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics — returns to Greenville for its annual festival.
March 31, 2025
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Kyle Steadings
GVL_Pleasantburg_Today_Sept2022
History
Welcome to Pleasantburg, SC
We’re taking a look at what could have been if GVLtoday launced in the 1700s when Greenville, SC was named Pleasantburg, SC.
March 31, 2025
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Jessalin Heins-Nagamoto
GVLtoday Girl Up GVL
Nonprofits
Get to know Girl Up GVL
Girl Up GVL — a local non-profit aimed at enriching young women — offers middle school, high school, and in-school groups for young women.
March 27, 2025
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Stephanie Freeman
Two cocker spaniels wearing Mutt Strut bandanas.
Nonprofits
Here’s what you need to know about the Papa Johns Mutt Strut
Benefiting the Greenville Humane Society, the Papa Johns Mutt Strut is fun for adults, kids, and four-legged friends alike.
March 27, 2025
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Stephanie Freeman
GVLtoday Baseline GVL
Fitness
Baseline GVL — an indoor pickleball facility — is coming to the Haywood Road area
We sat down with the creators of Baseline GVL. The indoor facility — featuring 16 temperature controlled courts, a pro shop, and lessons — is a pretty big dill.
March 25, 2025
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Stephanie Freeman
GVLToday photo of the year
Food
Furman University wants your recipes for a cookbook
To celebrate it’s bicentennial, Furman University is seeking recipes from the community for a cookbook.
March 25, 2025
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Stephanie Freeman
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Culture
Meet Greenville’s famous alumni
Some of the top actors, athletes, and entrepreneurs came from our city, so we’re taking a look at Greenville’s famous alumni.
March 21, 2025
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Two men wearing green beads and large green hats holding drinks.
Culture
Where to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day in Greenville
From bar crawls to parades, we’ve rounded up where and how to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day in Greenville.
March 10, 2025
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Danielle Johnson
GVLtoday Books M. Judson
Culture
10+ places to read around Greenville
From outdoor spaces, to coffee shops with cozy nooks, we put together a list of the 10+ best places to read around Greenville.
March 5, 2025
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Stephanie Freeman
GVLtoday Game Show Challenge
Games
Try This: The Game Show Challenge
The Game Show Challenge — an interactive game show experience — moved into Hampton Station late last year. We checked it out.
March 5, 2025
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Stephanie Freeman
Downtown Greenville | Photo by @scottbostick
City
The GVL2040 plan is getting a refresh
The GVL2040 comprehensive plan was adopted by Greenville City Council in 2021 and will undergo a five year review this year.
March 3, 2025
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Sarah Andrews
GVLtoday downtown
Small Business
We’re celebrating Small Business Week, here’s how to join us
Join us at GVLtoday in celebrating the heart of our community, small businesses.
February 27, 2025
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Kristen Templeton
GVL_Church_Street_Bridge_Rendering_JAN2023
Airports and Transportation
Church Street Bridge renovations begin this spring
SCDOT’s rehabilitation on the Church Street Bridge is set to start on April 15, 2025 and will be completed in four phases.
February 26, 2025
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Danielle Johnson
GVLtoday DeMarco's
Food
DeMarco’s brings an Italian-American dining experience to the West End
Italian-American restaurant DeMarco’s opens in the West End next to Fluor Field and boasts scratch made pizzas and pastas.
February 25, 2025
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Stephanie Freeman
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City
Breaking down Greenville Parks and Recreation success in 2024 by the numbers
Here’s a breakdown of what Greenville Parks and Recreation accomplished last year.
February 19, 2025
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Danielle Johnson
GVLtoday TR Farmers Market
Small Business
Become a vendor at the Travelers Rest Farmers Market
Have you always wanted to sell your wares at the Travelers Rest Farmers Market? Apply now for a summer 2025 vendor slot.
February 17, 2025
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Stephanie Freeman
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City
Your Greenville meet cute stories vs. AI
We asked for your Greenville meet cute stories for an unknown experiment — well here it is. We’re comparing your stories to AI-generated meet cute stories.
February 13, 2025
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Stephanie Freeman
Two actresses pose seated behind chess board on brown table
Arts
A Greenville local will soon make her Off-Broadway debut in “All the World’s a Stage”
Eliza Pagelle will star in “All the World’s a Stage,” a show she read for during the South Carolina New Play Festival in 2024.
February 13, 2025
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Stephanie Freeman
Two handcrafted lattes, one with sesame seeds and dates on top and another with a frothed design, sit on a wooden stump table in front of a rattan chair.
City
Where to try NYT food predictions in Tampa Bay
The publication put out its annual list of food trend predictions, but some forward-thinking Tampa Bay spots are ahead of the game.
February 12, 2025
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Bailey Lefever
RALtoday Starry E
Culture
Where to try the New York Times food trends in Raleigh
The New York Times put together a list of nine food trends for 2025 including sauces, coffee, and grab-and-go options. Here’s where you can try these food trends in Raleigh.
February 12, 2025
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Danyale Daniels
GVLtoday Sauna House Greenville
Business
Meet Sauna House Greenville
Sauna House Greenville — a sauna and cold plunge experience — is coming to the former Borden building.
February 11, 2025
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Stephanie Freeman
GVLtoday ISS
Travel and Outdoors
The International Space Station could be visible in SC
According to NASA, the International Space Station could be seen in SC skies through Thursday, Feb. 13.
February 11, 2025
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Stephanie Freeman
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