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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 very colorful mural painted on the side of the Triune Mercy Center
Culture
Triune Mercy Center gets a new mural called “Seen-Heard-Valued.”
The Greenville Homeless Alliance asked local artist Ninja Picasso to create “Seen-Heard-Valued,” a mural that “depicts stories of hope from people who have experienced homelessness in the city.”
December 21, 2023
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Stephanie Freeman
GVLtoday Stratford Place
Development
A proposed 53-house development would offer affordable housing in Greenville
In order to provide this affordable housing in Greenville, the property needs to be rezoned to a “flexible review district.”
December 19, 2023
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Stephanie Freeman
Six highschool students standing on a stage.
Culture
Six Fine Arts Center Students won awards in the YoungArts National Competition
The YoungArts National Competition — an annual competition for students between 15 and 18 years of age — awards highschool students in 10 disciplines.
December 18, 2023
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Stephanie Freeman
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Development
6 new tenants are coming to the County Square redevelopment
In addition to Whole Foods, Agave Bandido, and Pins Mechanical, these new tenants are coming to the County Square redevelopment.
December 15, 2023
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Stephanie Freeman
GVLtoday Paris Mountain State Park
Culture
Walking trends in Greenville
Average daily walking trips dropped by 36% in the US between 2019 and 2022 — see how Greenville compares.
December 15, 2023
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Brianna Williams
GVLtoday Medusa Tree
Culture
Greenville’s Medusa Tree — or Root Tree — has been named a Heritage Tree by SC Parks and Recreation
This 80-year-old American Beech tree has been a staple of downtown and has been recognized as a Heritage Tree.
December 13, 2023
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Stephanie Freeman
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Food
7 restaurants that will be open on Christmas Eve or Christmas day
We’re here with a list of restaurants that will be open on Christmas Eve or Christmas day so you can eat to your heart’s content.
December 13, 2023
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Stephanie Freeman
GVLtoday Stephanie and Danielle
Culture
Meet Danielle and Stephanie with the GVLtoday team
It’s about time we introduced ourselves: Say hello to the faces behind your favorite 5-min morning newsletter.
December 11, 2023
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Stephanie Freeman
Pizza on a wooden cooking board
Live
Places to get your pizza fix
Dig into Greenville’s must-try pizza shops.
December 7, 2023
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GVLtoday Lovely Adventures of Lulu
Nonprofits
Author Holly Nunn is giving back to the Greenville community with her book, “The Lovely Adventures of Lulu”
“The Lovely Adventures of Lulu” chronicles the traveling adventures of Lulu, a 9-year-old pup. A portion of the proceeds from the book will go to the Greenville Humane Society.
December 7, 2023
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Stephanie Freeman
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Culture
New Year’s Eve events in Greenville, SC
Here are 11 New Year’s Eve events in Greenville, SC to ring to get you in the festive spirit.
December 5, 2023
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Danielle Johnson
GVLtoday Greenville Tech Floral Design Class
Sponsored
Try This: A floral design class at Greenville Technical College
Create a “perfectly you” floral arrangement with the help of professional florists and Greenville Technical College.
Sponsored by
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Travel and Outdoors
Local Christmas tree farms around the Upstate
Whether you want to plan ahead for next year or need a last minute tree for your home, these local Christmas tree farms around the Upstate have options aplenty to make your home festive.
December 1, 2023
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Stephanie Freeman
GVLtoday Jasmine Kitchen
Nonprofits
These local businesses give back to the Upstate community
From restaurants and retail to venues and vehicle washing, our friends at Upstate Business Journal put together a list of local businesses that give back to the Upstate community.
December 1, 2023
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Stephanie Freeman
GVLtoday GSL Volleyball
Fitness
Greenville adult sports leagues
Don’t let kids have all the fun. 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 .
November 27, 2023
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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, 2023
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Stephanie Freeman
GVLtoday E. McBee Ave.
Development
The City of Greenville’s Design Review Board approved plans for 300 E. McBee Ave.
These plans for 300 E. Mcbee Ave. include 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.
November 17, 2023
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Stephanie Freeman
GVLtoday Grey Bats
Education
A federally-endangered bat species was just discovered in Greenville County
The gray bat is the first of its kind in SC. With this discovery, it could be one step closer to removal from the at-risk list.
November 17, 2023
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Stephanie Freeman
GVLtoday Moo Cow Farms
Entertainment
Try This: Pet cows at Moo Cow Farms
At Moo Cow Farms, you can live your petting zoo dreams to the extreme and pet cows in their own home. As you pet these furry friends, you learn all about cows and their habits.
November 13, 2023
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Stephanie Freeman
GVLToday Sprouts
Retail
Where to do your last minute Thanksgiving grocery shopping
If you’re in need of a last minute holiday grocery run, you’ve come to the right place.
November 9, 2023
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Stephanie Freeman
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.
November 9, 2023
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Stephanie Freeman
GVLtoday Greenville Tech Christmas Carol
Sponsored
Try This: See the behind-the-scenes of theatre production at Greenville Technical College
We got a sneak peek of the upcoming production “A Christmas Carol” at Greenville Tech.
Sponsored by
GVLtoday Centre Stage
Theater
How to audition for a play in Greenville
We put together some tips and tricks to help you shine on stage. From what monologue to choose, to what outfit to wear, you’ll be a pro in no time.
November 3, 2023
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Stephanie Freeman
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Education
What to do with fall waste in Greenville, SC
We put together a list of where and how to dispose of fall waste so you don’t have to.
November 1, 2023
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Staff
An orange and blue sunset over the bridge at Falls Park, with water rushing over the rocks.
Live
Unwritten rules of Greenville
Tell us you’re from Greenville without telling us you’re from Greenville.
November 1, 2023
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Dylan Aycock
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History
The haunted history of the Greenville Tuberculosis Hospital
From strange sounds to seeing shadows, let’s take a look at some of the reports of supernatural occurrences at the Greenville Tuberculosis Hospital.
October 27, 2023
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GVLtoday GVL Starts
Culture
Greenville Entrepreneurs pitch in GVL Starts Demo Day
This eight-week program helps budding entrepreneurs learn the skills needed to pitch their product.
October 26, 2023
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Kyle Steadings
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Development
The Caine Halter Family YMCA is expanding with the help of a $6 million capital campaign
With the help of this campaign, the 63-year-old Caine Halter Family YMCA plans to update the tennis courts, enhance an outdoor sports field, and create an outdoor pavilion.
October 18, 2023
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Stephanie Freeman
GVLtoday Pumpkin Carving
Culture
See the winning pumpkin from our 2023 jack-o-lantern contest
Winner: “Lady Liberty” by Phil S.
October 18, 2023
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Emily Shea-Owen
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Travel and Outdoors
Get lost in aMAIZEment with these Reba-themed corn mazes in SC
To celebrate her upcoming lifestyle book “Not That Fancy: Simple Lessons on Living, Loving, Eating, and Dusting Off Your Boots,” Reba McEntire is partnering with 40 farms across the country as they host Reba-themed corn mazes.
October 16, 2023
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Stephanie Freeman
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