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1 week ago | 
gvltoday.6amcity.com | Dayten Rose |Stephanie Freeman
If a picture’s worth a thousand words, a flag is a whole textbook. Our state flag is a record of South Carolina history that experts read like a secret code. Every part carries some meaning, from hoist to fly end. As one of the original 13 colonies, South Carolina stood at the forefront of America’s fight for independence from Great Britain.
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1 week ago | 
gvltoday.6amcity.com | Jessalin Heins-Nagamoto |Stephanie Freeman
Greenville scored a 39 out of 100 on Walk Score’s bikeability meter, deeming it a “somewhat bikeable” city. Our score is determined by four components: bike lanes, hills, destinations + connectivity, and bicycle mode share. Wondering what all that means? Let’s bike it out. Walk Score rates this category on the total length of bike paths and lanes. Learn more about bike lanes or plan a bike commute.
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1 week ago | 
gvltoday.6amcity.com | Danielle Johnson |Stephanie Freeman
There’s no party like a Commons party. The Commons is debuting Phase II of its expansion with a weekend-long community celebration from Thursday, June 5, to Saturday, June 8. Let’s take a peek at the schedule: Live Music: James Tucker | 6–8 p.m. Swoon Booksellers | 4–8 p.m.Gilded Permanent Jewelry | 4–8 p.m.Paella on the Patio with Paseo | 6–8 p.m.Live Music: Caleb Bridges | 6–8 p.m. Vino & Van Gogh Art Class — Registration required| 10 a.m. –12 p.m. Face Painting | 4–6 PM.
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2 weeks ago | 
gvltoday.6amcity.com | Stephanie Freeman
We feel a change coming.
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2 weeks ago | 
gvltoday.6amcity.com | Stephanie Freeman
Water bottle, sunscreen, hiking boots, and camera? Check. The 2025 America’s State Parks Photo Contest is here. If you have an eye for photography or just love SC’s state parks, keep reading.
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2 weeks ago | 
gvltoday.6amcity.com | Stephanie Freeman
It’s all by design. We’re breaking down what was approved + what was deferred during the City of Greenville’s Design Review Board (DRB). Rey’s, 20 N. Main St. | Exterior and facade renovations like:A new patio with outdoor seatingA pass-through windowA new metal marquee and lightingTerrazzo tile flooringBroadstreet, 211 N. Main St. | Exterior plans for the private equity firm include: Vintage-style outdoor columnsDecorative glass panelsCommercial building, 15 E.
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3 weeks ago | 
gvltoday.6amcity.com | Stephanie Freeman
Let’s get down and dirty. Several local business leaders broke a sweat to help with Habitat for Humanity of Greenville County’s 13th annual CEO Build. Like other Habitat builds, the end goal is a completed house. This one will be on Zora Street in the Nicholtown. The CEOs and their teams personally work on-site during construction, donating elbow grease, funding, and volunteer hours for the project.
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3 weeks ago | 
gvltoday.6amcity.com | Stephanie Freeman
We have some number-ful news. The results are in from a study — commissioned by VisitGreenvilleSC, on Flour Field’s economic impact over the last decade. Let’s take a look at some of the numbers. $288 million. That’s the total economic impact Flour Field + The Greenville Drive has had on our city. 500,000. That’s how many visitors attend games and other events at the stadium per year. 433. That’s how many business permits were applied for in the West End after the stadium opened. $277 million.
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3 weeks ago | 
gvltoday.6amcity.com | Stephanie Freeman
These small businesses are out of this world. We’re still celebrating Small Business Week at GVLtoday, and we decided to match you with your perfect small business in Greenville based on your Zodiac sign. This was an office-wide project, so we have to shout out all the other 6AM City employees who helped us curate this list. Augusta 20 Boutique + A20 Market Coffee Shop | Show off your bold style with a piece (or 12) of clothing from this shop + grab your favorite beverage next door.
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4 weeks ago | 
gvltoday.6amcity.com | Stephanie Freeman
New Locals’ List, who’s this? Welcome back to Local’s List, where we ask our readers for their recommendations and share them with you. Small Business Week is Sunday, May 4-Sunday, May 10. To celebrate, we asked you to tell us your favorite local small business to create our Locals’ List: Small Businesses edition. Fork and Plough, 1629 E North St. | “Meals like your momma made.” — Recommended by Jimmy K.
