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Hey there, Greenville! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How County Square's next phase could reshape downtown Greenville living and traffic
  • What Joe Prouty's return means for the Swamp Rabbits' blue line
  • What Dolly Parton's Imagination Library means now for Greenville County kids

Also on today's calendar: A Toast to the Upstate and 7 more events.

Today's riddle: What is the difference between a jeweler and a jailer? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Humid; a p.m. t-storm or two, with a high of 86 and low of 69 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Friday: Humid with a heavy t-storm, temps: high: 84, low: 67.
  • Saturday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 85 and low of 69 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Greenville's County Square redevelopment enters next phase (wspa.com) — Vertical construction is about to begin on Greenville's 40-acre County Square redevelopment, which city leaders call one of the most transformational projects in years. With infrastructure work finished, 10 new mixed-use buildings, a 385-space parking garage, and major retailers like Whole Foods are planned to extend and relieve congestion around downtown and the West End.
   

2. Prouty returns to Swamp Rabbits (echl.com) — Greenville hockey fans will see a familiar face as defenseman Joe Prouty returns to the Swamp Rabbits for his first full professional season. After a strong late-season debut in 2025-26 and a solid college career, he's set to bolster the blue line at Bon Secours Wellness Arena.
   

3. Upstate reflects on the 'Dolly Effect' with her program Imagination Library (wspa.com) — Greenville County families can rest assured that Dolly Parton's Imagination Library will keep mailing free books to local children despite the singer's death. Greenville First Steps says the program now serves 16 county zip codes, with thousands of kids receiving monthly books that build early literacy, alongside similar efforts in Laurens, Anderson, and Spartanburg counties.
   

4. Greenville performer recalls moments with Dolly Parton (foxcarolina.com) — A longtime Greenville performer is sharing heartfelt memories of working around Dolly Parton at Dollywood, recalling the star's kindness, personal attention, and support for wildfire victims in Tennessee. Tiffany St. Clair, who has performed at Greenville's Centre Stage, says Parton's example of humility and love still shapes how she treats people today.
   

📸 Around Greenville

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Greenville

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Other local events
    Friday August 28
  • College Colors Day
    Washington Center Greenville, SC 29607
    • Saturday August 29
  • A Toast to the Upstate →
    Hampton Station, 1320 Hampton Ave Ext, Greenville
    7:30 pm
    • Sunday August 30
  • The Greenville Jewish Film Festival Pop Up Movie: BELLA →
    Camelot Cinemas, 48 E Antrim Dr, Greenville
    4:00 pm
    • Monday August 31
  • Volleyball Vs. Bryson
    Greenville Middle Academy Greenville, SC 29607
    4:30 pm
    • Tuesday September 1
  • Boy Scouts Visit Clasrooms
    Augusta Circle Elementary Greenville, SC 29605
    8:00 am
    • Wednesday September 2
  • HOSA - B-Cafeteria
    J. L. Mann High Academy Greenville, SC 29607
    8:00 am
  • Volleyball Vs. Fisher
    Greenville Middle Academy Greenville, SC 29607
    4:30 pm
    • Friday September 4
  • Spirit Friday: Wear Your Team Colors or Shirt
    Washington Center Greenville, SC 29607
    • Saturday September 5
  • Greenville, SC Crab Feast! →
    Double Stamp Brewery, 819 Laurens Rd, Greenville
    1:00 pm

📣 Greenville Shout Outs!

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🗓 Events Nearby

    Thursday August 27
  • Varsity Tennis vs JL Mann
    Greenville Senior High Academy Greenville Senior High School, 1 Vardry St, Greenville, SC 2960
    5:00 pm
  • JV Girls Tennis at JL Mann
    Greenville Senior High Academy JL Mann High School, 160 Fairforest Way, Greenville, SC 29607
    5:00 pm
  • Varsity Girls Tennis vs JL Mann
    Greenville Senior High Academy Greenville Senior High School, 1 Vardry St, Greenville, SC 2960
    5:00 pm
  • JV Tennis at JL Mann
    Greenville Senior High Academy JL Mann High School, 160 Fairforest Way, Greenville, SC 29607
    5:00 pm

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