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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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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
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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 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
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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Development
Could the Greenville Municipal Court building become a mixed-use development?
Greenville City Council gave initial approval to sell the Greenville Municipal Court building for $4 million.
September 10, 2024
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Stephanie Freeman
GVLtoday Scoundrel Caesar Salad
Food
Locals’ List: Where to find the best Caesar salad in Greenville
Our readers gave us the 411 on the best places to grab a Caesar salad in Greenville, and we’re green with envy that we can’t try them all right now.
September 10, 2024
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Stephanie Freeman
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Culture
What our readers actually call things
Last month, we asked you what you, your friends, and your family call landmarks, streets, and businesses that aren’t their real names. Here’s what you said.
September 6, 2024
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Stephanie Freeman
A rendering of hole 11 tee at the Kawonu Golf Club
Sports
A sneak peek Kawonu Golf Club
Designed by renowned golf course architect Andrew Green, Kawonu Golf Club will include a clubhouse, overnight accommodations, food and beverage, and views for days.
September 4, 2024
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Stephanie Freeman
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Nonprofits
Local non-profit KIND of the Upstate is teaching kids how to be kind
KIND of the Upstate — kids including and nurturing disabilities — is making a difference in our community by teaching kids to embrace each other and treat everyone with a little more kindness.
August 29, 2024
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Stephanie Freeman
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Entertainment
What to do on a rainy day in Greenville
We asked you how you spend your time on a rainy day in Greenville. From sipping on a brew at a local coffee shop or shopping for a new book, here’s what you said.
August 27, 2024
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Stephanie Freeman
GVLtoday Clemson Vet
Education
Here’s an update on SC’s first College of Veterinary Medicine at Clemson
Coming in 2026, Clemson’s first professional program will help meet the community’s needs as SC experiences a veterinarian shortage.
August 23, 2024
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Danielle Johnson
GVLtoday Lara Wheless
Entertainment
Get to know our reader Lara Wheless
Avid GVLtoday reader Lara Wheless always puts a smile on our face when we see an email from her, so we decided we had to meet her in person.
August 21, 2024
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Stephanie Freeman
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Food
Local foods to pack for a picnic
Who doesn’t love shopping local? Pack the perfect picnic using only local items.
August 19, 2024
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Allie Remhof
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