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Tropical Smoothie Cafe coming to Verdae Village in Greenville. See when
Tropical Smoothie Cafe, a restaurant featuring blended-to-order fruit smoothies, sandwiches, wraps, and salads, is opening up shop at a new location in Greenville. Aston, a Charlotte-based company that owns, manages, and operates retail centers across the Carolinas, made the announcement on Feb. 25. The new location will operate within Verdae Village at 101 Verdae Blvd., adding to the retail destination's tenant mix. "The Verdae area continues to see meaningful momentum, and we’re focused on bringing in tenants that reflect how people live, work and prioritize convenience and wellness," said Barnes Connell, managing director of Aston. "Tropical Smoothie Cafe is a strong fit for Verdae Village, and we’re pleased to welcome Bill, Greg, and their team to the center." The 2,732-square-foot cafe will be owned and operated by local franchisees Bill Ruby and Greg Powell, who opened their first Tropical Smoothie in the Upstate in 2017. Ruby and Powell said they were excited about the opportunity to serve the Verdae community. "We’re excited to bring Tropical Smoothie Cafe to Verdae Village and continue expanding our presence in the Upstate," said Ruby. "This area is experiencing meaningful growth, and we see a real demand for convenient, better-for-you dining options. We’re looking forward
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Spoonbill Gallery to host ‘Home and Garden’ exhibition
“Home and Garden” will open March 6 at Spoonbill Gallery in Greenville. The exhibition, which features works by multidisciplinary artist Amy Shekhter of Florida, will be at 1292 Pendleton St. through March 28. Her works draw from remembered spaces, textures and landscapes and she creates each piece by combining...
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This Could Be North Carolina’s Most Picture-Perfect Restaurant And You’ll Want Your Camera
Tucked away on rolling pastures with mountain views stretching to the horizon sits a dining destination that feels more like a peaceful retreat than just another restaurant. The Silo Cookhouse serves farm-fresh meals in a setting so scenic that guests often find themselves reaching for their phones before their forks.
Greenville News
All About Art: Printmaker and muralist Orlando Corona
Orlando Corona has built a dynamic career as a visual artist specializing in printmaking, painting and murals. His creative journey began in a high school art class, where he first discovered a passion that would shape his life’s work. Today, he not only produces deeply personal and compelling work, but uses that work to teach, bridging creativity and education. Originally from Guanajuato, Mexico, Orlando moved to Greenville, SC at the age of 10 with his family. In 2022, he was accepted into the Brandon Fellowship program at the Greenville Center for Creative Arts, which served as a pivotal catalyst for his professional career. In 2025 he was awarded an Exhibition Committee Award at Flat Out Under Pressure, the Metropolitan Arts Council’s 24-hour juried art making competition. Orlando says he draws deep inspiration from his roots as a first-generation Mexican immigrant, often weaving stories of his childhood in rural Mexico into his art. Each piece reflects personal elements that honor his heritage and celebrate the culture of his homeland. His passion for community and helping others is integral to his practice, whether through teaching, exhibitions or public work, his mission is to expand horizons, inspire and educate. More at orfamivisualart.com This
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This Retro Drive-In In South Carolina Has Been Serving Massive Portions Since 1946
Some restaurants whisper their menu to you, but the Beacon Drive-In in Spartanburg, South Carolina shouts it at full volume, and honestly, that’s exactly how it should be. You’ve probably driven past a thousand fast-food joints in your life, each one looking pretty much like the last, with their corporate logos and their focus-grouped color schemes.
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Cole Taylor and Addyson Hale Take The Win on Lake Greenwood
February 21, 2026, Greenwood, South Carolina – Cole Taylor and Addyson Hale emerged as the winning team at the fifth tournament of the American Bass Anglers Couples Series, South Carolina Division 11, held on beautiful Lake Greenwood. With a strong field of returning couples and new faces alike, the event was filled with high energy as anglers aimed to secure top catches and claim the day’s bragging rights.
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Ginormous coffee being offered at Dunkin Donuts
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Lake Hartwell Fishing Guide: Local experts share tips
Local guides share their passion and tips for fishing Lake Hartwell this spring. To fish the waters of Lake Hartwell over many years is to know it like a friend. The vast reservoir, located about an hour south of Greenville, is more rugged than Lowcountry lakes but gentler than true mountain lakes. Its 900 miles of shoreline can feel as calm and quiet as a wild oasis in some places, rowdy and fun-loving in others.
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Buffalo Wild Wings Is Adding 3 New Sauces on a Special March Madness Menu
March Madness is a big time for Buffalo Wild Wings. The restaurant is the official sports bar for the tournament, and if you’re watching any of its basketball games over the next couple of weeks, you can expect to see its logo pretty much everywhere. Wings and hoops, it’s a match made in heaven. So... The post Buffalo Wild Wings Is Adding 3 New Sauces on a Special March Madness Menu appeared first on Sporked .
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Eggs Up Grill Names New Chief Financial Officer
Spartanburg, S.C. — Eggs Up Grill, a fast-growing “better breakfast” restaurant franchise, has appointed Kayla Money as chief financial officer. She brings more than a decade of financial leadership experience in the restaurant industry to the growing breakfast, brunch and lunch franchise. Money joins Eggs Up Grill from Denny’s Corporation, where she most recently served as senior director of enterprise FP&A and investor relations.
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Bites of the week: Sweet treats, special meals, and stacks on stacks on pancakes
From springtime flavors to special occasions, this week in Fountain Inn dining has it all. Whether you’re looking for an after dinner treat, a special date night in March or a fun foodie freebie, there’s a bite for you this week:. A sweet taste of spring. Get a...
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Toy Factory Project: Take The Highway
Paul Riddle truly believed his days on the road were behind him. But, as is often the case, the universe had other plans. “I never thought about suiting up again,” the drummer and Marshall Tucker Band co-founder says, as he traces the origins of his new, all-star combo Toy Factory Project. “I love teaching. I love producing, playing on some records and doing a couple of special concerts here and there, like Christmas Jam. I was completely content.”
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‘Salty and Seasoned’: Jane Lynch, Kate Flannery bring cabaret show to Peace Center
Long before they became household names on “Glee” and “The Office,” Jane Lynch and Kate Flannery were two theater friends singing and cracking wise in cabaret rooms. Now veteran stars of stage and screen, they still reunite more than a dozen times a year, chasing the spark that only a live audience can provide.
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Euphoria Greenville unveils lineup for Spring Fest
Mark your calendars – euphoria Greenville’s Spring Fest returns April 16-19. The four-day festival will feature 11 unique culinary experiences, including collaborative meals, hands-on classes, a Michelin dinner and other elevated tastings hosted throughout the Upstate. Here are the scheduled events:. Thursday, April 16:. Spring Fest will kick...