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South Carolina New Play Festival, Restaurant Week, and Makers Collective's Indie Craft Parade are some returning events coming up in August. Here are some more activities taking place throughout the Upstate.

August 2024 Events There's no shortage of August 2024 events. From the return of Restaurant Week to the SC State Fair there's something for everyone.

We are excited to share TOWN Magazine's Makers Issue, filled with the stories of people compelled to create.
Here is what you will find in our August issue:
- A troupe of performers creating laughs out of on-the-spot suggestions at .
- ReCraft Creative Reuse Center, an inspiring and accessible place for kids and adults to craft.
- A closer look at the three women behind Makers Collective's Indie Craft Parade, an event celebrating 15 years.
- & SO much more you don’t want to miss.
https://towncarolina.com/

During the darkest, most desperate days of the American Revolution in South Carolina, it was 38-year-old Gen. Nathanael Greene from Rhode Island who turned what appeared to be a lost cause into a miraculous victory.

Why Greenville was named for Nathanael Greene: Field Notes with Dennis Chastain

Devinci House, a curator-led pop-up art gallery, held its Volume 2 exhibit opening reception at the Grand Bohemian Gallery Greenville.

Photos: Devinci House Exhibit at Grand Bohemian Gallery Devinci House, a curator-led pop-up art gallery, held its Volume 2 exhibit opening reception at the Grand Bohemian Art Gallery.

An array of artists in the River Arts District, the historic 8,000-acre Biltmore, and more breweries per capita than any other city in the US are just some of the activities that make the 63-mile drive to Asheville a fun excursion.

Asheville, North Carolina Think of Asheville, North Carolina, as Greenville’s bohemian mountain neighbor. Our guide can help make this drive worthwhile.

Here is a recap of the Greenville County Planning Commission meeting on July 24.

Subdivisions approved near Roper Mountain, Five Forks: Greenville County Planning Commission notes Rosemary Grove is a proposed cluster subdivision located near Garlington and Roper Mountain roads. The subdivision’s total area would include 13.61 acres with 24 total lots yielding a density of roughly 1.76 dwellings per acre.

The Radio Room reopens | Neat Bourbon Bar expands to | Rock the Country takes over this weekend

Plus:⁠

- Naturaland Trust to preserve another 365 acres
- The Salvation Army of Greenville County, SC gets $500K from SC for Greenville shelter revitalization
- Two Greenville County men make American Ninja Warrior Nation semifinals
- ‘Baby’ Bi-Lo redevelopment requests rezoning: Greenville Planning Commission preview
- United Way of Greenville County seeks school supply donations

Check out these stories and more on greenvillejournal.com.

ZOSO: The Ultimate Led Zeppelin Experience returns to Greenville Theatre for one night only, July 26.

Led Zeppelin experience ZOSO returns to Greenville Theatre When he was invited to audition for ZOSO three years ago, former Humble Pie guitarist James Volpe Rotondi was both thrilled and scared to death.

"I’d much rather see (the property) saved and people in the area be able to enjoy it." — Holland Satterfield, land owner

Naturaland Trust to preserve another 365 acres along SC Highway 11 The property isn’t much to look at in terms of its frontage along scenic Highway 11 — just an unbroken wall of trees and scrub identical to similar properties all along this stretch of road in northern Greenville County.

Enjoying a night out without alcohol doesn’t have to be a buzzkill. Here's a look at local bars that offer expanded options for the sober crowd.

Mocktails for Dry July Celebrate Dry July with a refreshing mocktail. These recipes have all the buzz you need with none of the consequences.

Greenville Technical College President Keith Miller was named president emeritus of Black Hawk College in Illinois, where he served as president from July 2000 to June 2008.

Greenville Tech president named president emeritus of Black Hawk College Keith Miller was named president emeritus of Black Hawk College in Illinois, where he served as president from July 2000 to June 2008.

Greenville's NEAT Bourbon Bar expands to downtown Greer Neat Bourbon Bar is bringing classic and curated cocktails with a variety of spirits along with charcuterie boards and desserts to Greer.

Here's a recap of Greer City Council's July 23 meeting.

Greer OKs annexation for police, fire training center: City Council notes Greer City Council approved a request to annex and rezone 4.735 acres on Hood Road.

Here's a recap of Simpsonville City Council's July 23 meeting.

Simpsonville rejects residential development density increase: City Council notes Simpsonville City Council rejected a change to the Timber’s Edge development. The applicants planned to remove the community’s rear load garages and road to increase the density from 42 homes to 49 units.

A Greenville man is honoring his mother’s legacy by publishing a book that helps children tackle the difficult subject of losing a parent to cancer.

Children's book by Greenville man tackles scary 'C' word "The Big Scary 'C' Word" was written by Drew Stamm, a shareholder with NAI Earle Furman, and illustrated by Upstate artist Gray Taylor.

Tickets are $160 each and will go on sale starting July 26.

Bourbon for B***s fundraiser tickets on sale July 26 The fifth annual Bourbon for B***s fundraiser supporting breast cancer awareness and research is set to return in October.

More than just cute companions, see how adopting a pet can benefit your physical and mental health.
NAMI Service Dogs for Veterans Pets for the Elderly Greenville Humane Society

The Power of Pets The facts are in pets can improve your quality of life in numerous ways. Here are a few ways adopting a pet can enrich your life.

Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport will receive expanded services from CLEAR, an authorized Transportation Security Administration - TSA PreCheck provider.

CLEAR will begin offering TSA PreCheck enrollments and renewals starting July 23.

Details at link in comments.

Here is what’s on the agenda for the next city of Greenville Planning Commission meeting on Aug. 1.

'Baby' Bi-Lo redevelopment requests rezoning: Greenville Planning Commission preview

United Way of Greenville County is asking the community to help provide new backpacks and school supplies for thousands of local students.

United Way of Greenville County seeks school supply donations United Way of Greenville County also plans to distribute supplies July 27 at Greer Relief in Greer and Center for Community Services in Simpsonville.

Here's a recap of Travelers Rest City Council's July 18 meeting.

Travelers Rest approves $11.5K in accommodations tax funding: City Council notes Council approved a measure that awards $11,000 in accommodations tax funding, money that is collected from taxes on hotel stays in the city.

Urban Wren chef Taylor Montgomery departs kitchen, focuses on farm https://bit.ly/4f7CTOZ

Photo by Forrest Clonts

Prisma Health and UnitedHealthcare announced they have reached a new multi-year agreement on July 19.

Prisma Health, UnitedHealthcare reach new in-network insurance agreement

The cost of insurance premiums have reached a crisis point in the last few years.

Bar, tavern coalition calls on SC lawmakers to curb skyrocketing insurance costs Following the restructuring of Local Cue on July 18, the South Carolina Bar & Tavern Association held a news conference as a call to action to the public in addressing the soaring costs of liquor liability insurance for bars, restaurants and entertainment venues that serve alcohol.

The board also approved the appointment of Doug Hallenbeck as vice president for student affairs.

Clemson board approves $2.1B budget for 2025 fiscal year Clemson’s budget includes funds to hire individuals to serve in enrollment and research support, as well as cost-of-living adjustments and faculty promotions.

‼️Operation Southern Slowdown 🚔 is still in progress ‼️

If you’re a fan of driving above the speed limit, recklessly driving, or breaking any other traffic laws, chances are you will be meeting one of our deputies soon! We are in the thick of the deadly days of summer where more motorists die than any other time of the year. We want to avoid fatalities at all cost!

Law enforcement across the southeast has been teaming up to save lives and eliminate crashes during the deadly traffic days of summer.

Buckle up, slow down. Get there safe.