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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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Wellness
Where to take a dance class in Greenville
From ballet to hip hop, Greenville has plenty of dance classes + dance studios where you can get a move on.
February 21, 2024
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Stephanie Freeman
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Development
Updates on City of Greenville projects
These City of Greenville projects aim to improve quality of existing structures as well as add new features.
February 21, 2024
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Stephanie Freeman
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Development
School Food Rocks — a local food-service consultant company — is the newest tenant of the Landmark Building
School Food Rocks founder Joe Urban signed a lease for 2,000 sqft of the Landmark Building for its new headquarters.
February 19, 2024
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Stephanie Freeman
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Culture
What to expect at Reedy Reels Film Festival in Greenville
Piedmont Natural Gas Presents Reedy Reels: The Greenville Film Festival will feature 60+ screenings Friday, March 22-Sunday, March 24.
February 19, 2024
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Kyle Steadings
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Events
Celebrate Mardi Gras at these local events
Join these restaurants, bars, and businesses around Greenville, SC to celebrate Mardis Gras, from New Orelans-inspired food and drinks to live music.
February 18, 2024
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Kyle Steadings
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Culture
Blind Tiger Tattoo Co. re-opens with a street-level shop in The Village of West Greenville
After a fire, red tape, and opening another location in The Village above street level, Blind Tiger Tattoo Co. opens its doors to walk-ins and appointments.
January 26, 2024
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Stephanie Freeman
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Culture
GVLtoday Valentine’s Day date guide
Whether you just started seeing each other, or you’ve been married for years, check out our GVLtoday Valentine’s Day date guide.
January 26, 2024
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Food
Here are the Upstate’s 2024 James Beard Foundation Award semifinalists
Greenville boasts three James Beard Foundation Award semifinalists: Scoundrel, O-Ku, and Topsoil
January 24, 2024
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Sarah Andrews
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Culture
See the winner of our 2023 Picture of the Year contest
The votes are in and the winner of the 2023 Picture of the Year has been decided.
January 23, 2024
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Emily Shea-Owen
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Travel and Outdoors
Ella Mae Logan Park gets a makeover
The Ella Mae Logan Park — located in the Haynie-Sirrine neighborhood — got some new equipment and general improvements.
January 22, 2024
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Stephanie Freeman
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Development
Tesla will open a vehicle parts distribution center in Fountain Inn
This electric vehicle manufacturer is building its first SC facility in Greenville county, and plans to open early this year.
January 18, 2024
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Stephanie Freeman
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City Editor Stephanie’s 31 favorite things in Greenville
To celebrate her 31st birthday, City Editor Stephanie wanted to share her 31 favorite things in Greenville — from food to hidden gems.
January 18, 2024
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Stephanie Freeman
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Culture
TEDxUnityPark seeks to unify young entrepreneurs
The Upstart Initiative — an organization organization committed to “fostering innovation, knowledge-sharing, and community growth in the Upstate of SC” us bringing TEDxUnityPark to Greenville next month.
January 16, 2024
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Stephanie Freeman
GVLtoday Greenville History Tours
Culture
Your ultimate guide to tours of Greenville
Explore Greenville through its history, food, drink, and art on these tours.
January 12, 2024
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Robin Schwartzkopf
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Culture
Where are our readers from?
We asked our readers where they were from, and as it turns out — y’all are from all over.
January 10, 2024
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Stephanie Freeman
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Development
3’s Golf relaunched its Grubhouse
3’s Golf — a par three golf course invested in by Justin Timberlake and 8AM Golf — revamped its Grubhouse for some “holesome” food and entertainment.
January 10, 2024
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Stephanie Freeman
GVLtoday Chemistry for Cooks
Education
Furman alum Sandra C. Greer has a new book called “Chemistry for Cooks”
According to Greer, “Chemistry for Cooks” is a textbook, but is accessible to the general reader and will “change the way you think about cooking.”
January 8, 2024
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Stephanie Freeman
GVLtoday Daniel Building
Development
The Landmark Building — Greenville’s tallest building — is getting a $4 million makeover
The Landmark Building will be re-branded back to its original name, the Daniel Building, and will add outdoor seating, landscaping, and and lighting.
January 4, 2024
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Stephanie Freeman
GVLtoday North Main Trees
Travel and Outdoors
North Main Street received 27 new dogwood trees
Thanks to the City of Greenville, North Main Street received 27 new dogwood trees to help protect Greenville’s tree canopy.
January 4, 2024
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Stephanie Freeman
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Culture
M. Judson Booksellers 2024 reading challenge is here
Whether you read for fun or are an avid bookworm, you can participate in M. Judson Booksellers 2024 reading challenge. This year, prepare to take a trip around the world.
January 2, 2024
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Stephanie Freeman
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City
How Greenvillians would spend a snow day
We asked our readers how they would spend a snow day in Greenville, and here’s what they said.
January 1, 2024
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Kyle Steadings
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Culture
Greenville’s “12 Days of Christmas”
We re-imagined this holiday classic and came up with the hyper-local Greenville’s “12 Days of Christmas.”
December 21, 2023
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Stephanie Freeman
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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