The 39th celebration featured refreshments and activities designed to celebrate survivors and share resources. Among the activities and features were reiki, yoga, fly fishing lessons, therapy dogs, survivor ribbons and children’s princess visits.

Photos provided by Sliced Tomato Productions via Cancer Survivors Park.

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Long-awaited upgrades are being made to one of the branch’s youth sports fields and the parking lot over the summer. YMCA staff, board members, donors and community supporters celebrated the start of renovations at a groundbreaking ceremony on June 8. The Caine Halter Family YMCA is located at 721 Cleveland St. in Greenville. 

The facility’s youth sports fields sit at the lowest elevation on the 26-acre campus, often becoming waterlogged from stormwater runoff after heavy rain. Jaime Johnson, executive director of the Caine Halter Family YMCA, said water can sit on the fields for up to two weeks, resulting in canceled practices and postponed games. 

The renovation project will solve this problem by raising the sports fields, creating an underground stormwater retention pond and adding new artificial turf. This will ensure the field can be used year-round. The parking lot will also be extended next to the sports field, creating 110 additional parking spaces for families and spectators. 

With the field upgrades, it will also be able to serve more children through its youth sports program. Sam Franklin, president and CEO of the YMCA of Greenville, said the nonprofit organization has doubled the size of its youth sports programming since 2017. Approximately 13,000 children were served in the YMCA’s youth sports program in the past year, with ongoing waitlists.

“Since COVID, we’ve had 200 plus kids on the waitlist for spring and fall soccer, probably another 100 in flag football,” Franklin said. “It was because of the field, we just didn’t have the space.”

The enhanced sports field will allow for six new youth soccer teams for the age group with the greatest demand: children ages three to seven. More than 120 additional boys and girls will be able to participate in the branch’s sports programming. Johnson said the improvements would also allow the branch to potentially add new adult sports programs. 

The youth sports field and parking lot renovations represent the latest project of the Caine Halter Family YMCA’s $8.5 million “Building a Brighter Tomorrow” capital campaign. The public phase of the capital campaign kicked off in October 2023. Since then, the campaign has raised $6.7 million and supported several other improvement projects at the 66-year-old branch, including:

• Installing a retractable enclosure system over the branch’s outdoor pool
• Renovating the branch’s original gymnasium 
• Upgrading the branch’s tennis center to add three pickleball courts

Field 1 will be closed over the next few months while renovations are underway. The branch’s three remaining fields will still be accessible. According to the YMCA, a portion of the Prisma Health Swamp Rabbit Trail behind the sports field will be temporarily closed in mid-June for the project. Renovations are expected to be completed in August. 

The final phase of the “Building a Brighter Tomorrow” capital campaign will be installing a new community pavilion next to the youth sports field. The pavilion would feature restrooms, gathering space, a picnic area and storage. Franklin said they also hope to raise more funding down the road to re-turf the other three youth sports fields. 

For more information, visit ymcagreenville.org/caine-halter-capital-campaign. 

History and Facts

The YMCA of Greenville was founded in 1876 in downtown Greenville. The Caine Halter Family YMCA, previously the Cleveland Street YMCA, was constructed in 1960. Today, the YMCA of Greenville serves more than 85,000 people across its branches and programs.

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Students

Caden Johnston

Travelers Rest High

Javelin and Discus State Champion

South Carolina High School League

Julia Thompson

Travelers Rest High

Javelin State Champion

South Carolina High School League

Alex Munguia

Blue Ridge High

4A Track State Champion – 100M and 200M

South Carolina High School League

Nathan Purica

Riverside High

5A Tennis State Champion

South Carolina High School League

Teams

Blue Ridge High

4A Boys Golf State Champion

South Carolina High School League

Eastside High

5A Division 2 Boys Soccer State Champion

South Carolina High School League

Greenville Sr. High Academy

5A Division 2 Boys Golf State Champion

South Carolina High School League

Southside High

3A Boys Soccer State Champion

South Carolina High School League

Related: Class of 2026 graduation photos

Staff

Robby Bell

Fountain Inn High

Region Athletic Director of the Year

SC Athletic Administrators Association

Sarah Evanson-Atkinson

Dr. Randy Wall Distinguished Service Award

SC Association for Middle Level Education

Jim Kilgus

Mauldin Middle

Distinguished Service Award

SC Band Directors Association

Christine Plumier

Sevier Middle

Innovation in Practice Award

SC Association for Middle Level Education

Todd Prochaska

J.L. Mann High Academy

Travis Perry Braveheart Award

SC Athletic Administrators Association

Marci Silver

Beck International Academy

State Spirit Award

Best Buddies International

Kory Stelling

Berea High

SC Driver Education Teacher of the Year

SC Driver Teacher Safety Education Association

Mike Wilson

Donaldson Career Center

Lifetime Service to Wrestling

SC Chapter of the National Wrestling Hall of Fame

Schools

Beck International Academy

Overall Top Fundraising School Chapter in the Nation

Best Buddies International

Blue Ridge High

Palmetto’s Finest School

SC Association of School Administrators

Chandler Creek Elementary

National Showcase School

Capturing Kids’ Hearts

Lake Forest Elementary

National Beta Club John W. Harris Leadership Award

Beta Club

League Academy

Redesignation as a National School to Watch

Mauldin Middle

2024-2026 National PTA School of Excellence

National PTA

National School to Watch

Sevier Middle

Redesignation as a National School to Watch

Stone Academy PTA

PTA Program of Impact Award

SCPTA

Taylors Elementary

Recertified Leader in Me Lighthouse School

Woodland Elementary

Leader In Me Legacy Award

Leader In Me

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The planning document will outline strategies for enhancing the public transit system’s services over the next five years. Greenlink’s current Transit Development Plan was adopted in 2018 and updated in 2021. 

“The transit development plan is our roadmap,” said Katerina Moreland, transit finance and compliance administrator for Greenlink. “It defines our goals, objectives and our next steps as we look to continue to improve our system across all of the greater Greenville area.”

Greenlink kicked off the planning process at the beginning of the year with consultants from Montreal-based engineering firm WSP. Initial public input was collected from a community survey and a 70-person focus group. 

Potential bus route improvements have been identified in five areas within Greenlink’s transit network, based on collected community input and data analysis. The proposed changes were presented at six public meetings held June 1-3. Community members are invited to complete an online survey to provide additional feedback on the recommendations. 

Bus improvement areas

Changes have been proposed to Greenlink’s bus routes serving the Woodruff Road and Mauldin areas. A new route is recommended to provide public transportation to Bridgeway Station and the new GE Vernova Park in Mauldin. Greenlink is also exploring extending service coverage further down Woodruff Road with a new route to reach the Walmart Supercenter, Aldi and Publix. 

“We want to get people to places where they work, go to school, get food or access healthcare,” said Andrea Gray, public engagement manager for Greenlink. “We’re trying to make sure people can get around our city in a very efficient way.”

Another proposed improvement would be extending Route 509: Haywood along Pelham Road to the Walmart Supercenter in Greenlink’s East Greenville service area. The public transit system is also considering updating Route 505: Rutherford to provide more services along Pleasantburg Drive and extend to the Greenville State Farmers Market. 

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One of Greenlink’s loop routes, Route 506: Woodside, is recommended to be split into two routes to provide more efficient service to Berea. Transit users would be able to ride the bus on either the Cedar Lane Road or Old Buncombe Road routes from downtown Greenville to Food Lion in Berea. The proposed route along Old Buncombe Road would also provide service coverage to Heritage Green on College Street.

Greenlink has proposed extending Route 503: Poinsett farther north to downtown Travelers Rest and the Prisma Health North Greenville Hospital. Gray said the updated route would provide service to the Walmart Supercenter in Travelers Rest, which was a request made by students at Furman University. 

The final recommendation involves splitting Route 504: Anderson into two separate routes running to the southwest area of Greenville. The route change would add more bus service along White Horse Road, reducing the need for transit users to cross the busy road. Gray said bus service would also be added back for the Staunton Bridge neighborhood. 

Next steps

Greenlink and its consultants plan to examine the financial feasibility of the proposed bus route changes presented at public meetings. Moreland said this will determine how much funding it would take to implement changes in coming years. 

The recommended transit improvements will be further refined based on these findings and public comments. A draft version of Greenlink’s 2026 Transit Development Plan will be developed over the summer with updated recommendations. Greenlink staff expect to create the final planning document in fall. 

For more information, visit https://www.greenvillesc.gov/2738/Greenlink-2026-Transit-Development-Plan.

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The program is open Tuesday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. until July 25. Roper Mountain Science Center is located at 402 Roper Mountain Road in Greenville.

Summer Adventure’s new traveling exhibit, “Survival of the Slowest,” features sloths, snakes and other slow-speed animals. The exhibit encourages kids to think about the advantages of being slow and disadvantages of being fast. 

Children and families visiting Roper Mountain Science Center’s Summer Adventure will also have the opportunity to pet a stingray in the Marine Lab, see hundreds of butterflies in the Butterfly Encounter, explore the Living History Farm, visit the Environmental Science building or walk along the new outdoor Dinosaur Trails. The center will also host its Eat a Bug Blub, cockroach races and live animal talks each Saturday. 

A sensory-friendly hour will be held for Roper Mountain Science Center’s Summer Adventure from 9 to 10 a.m. on June 20 and July 18. Sensory bags will be available for visitors to check out at the center’s front desk, containing communication cards, noise-cancelling headphones and fidget toys. 

Tickets for the Summer Adventure program are $16 for adults and $15 for children ages three to 12 and military. Admission is free for children ages two and under and for Roper Mountain Science Center members. Individuals receiving SNAP benefits can purchase a ticket for $5. 

Roper Mountain Science Center will also offer a VIP experience, providing visitors with a behind-the-scenes look at the center at 3 p.m. on Wednesday through Saturday. VIP guests will receive a 90-minute guided tour, up-close animal interactions and an opportunity to interact with a sloth in the Survival of the Slowest exhibit. Tickets are $125 per person. 

For more information, visit ropermountain.org/public.asp?titleid=summeradventure.  

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A $3 million project aims to revitalize the park’s playground area next to the Greenville Zoo. New playground equipment, picnic shelters and landscaping will be added, along with enhancements to the Prisma Health Swamp Rabbit Trail. 

The city of Greenville broke ground on the playground revitalization project on June 3. Greenville City Councilmember Wil Brasington said the project aims to enhance what has always been a great playground destination for children and families. 

Cleveland Park’s playground area and a section of the Swamp Rabbit Trail will be closed while renovations are complete. Brasington encourages families to visit Cleveland Park’s other amenities this summer while the playground renovations are underway. 

According to the city, the project is expected to wrap up by the beginning of October.

Park improvements

Minnesota-based Landscape Structures helped the city redesign the playground area in Cleveland Park. Design plans show two new playgrounds, one with age-appropriate equipment for children ages two to five and the other designed for five to 12-year-old children. Playground features include a 27-foot tower with slides, a ninja-style obstacle course and 10 swings with built-in shade. 

Children visiting the revitalized playground area will also be able to enjoy new play elements inspired by the Greenville Zoo, such as a “Seek and Find” adventure, animal educational panels and other animal-themed features. 

Two new picnic shelters will be constructed on either side of the new playgrounds. The project will also realign walkways, improve the land grading and add new landscaping around the playground area. 

In addition, the city plans to realign and widen the portion of the Swamp Rabbit Trail that runs next to the Cleveland Park’s playgrounds. Bike parking and water fountains will also be added at the entrances of the picnic shelters. 

The city of Greenville received a $500,000 grant from the Land and Water Conservation Fund for the playground revitalization project. Greenville City Councilmember Dorothy Dowe said the city was required to start the renovation project now due to federal grant’s guidelines. 

Additional hospitality tax, neighborhood infrastructure bond and trail funding will be used for the playground revitalization project. Brasington said the project demonstrates the city’s continued investment in its parks and recreational offerings.

Other improvements have been made to Cleveland Park in recent years. The city opened its first inclusive playground in the park September 2025. A $1.66 million renovation was also completed to the park’s recreational courts, creating new tennis, pickleball and basketball courts. 

“We’ve got wonderful parks positioned throughout the city,” Brasington said. “Every time we make an investment, every time we make an intentional enhancement on one park, we want to make sure all other parks follow suit and stay at the same level of excellence.”

For more information, visit https://www.greenvillesc.gov/2795/Cleveland-Park-Playground-Renovations.

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Recognizing the importance of discarded oyster shells is one of the reasons Renewable Water Resources (ReWa) established its oyster shell recycling program in 2017. By building community support and key partnerships with restaurants, ReWa has contributed about 430,000 pounds to the state Department of Natural Resources oyster shell recycling and planting program.

Building a virtuous cycle

As a water resources utility, partnering with SCDNR’s South Carolina Oyster Recycling and Enhancement program was a natural fit for ReWa, according to Haley Denison, the ReWa watershed and natural resources specialist who coordinates the utility’s oyster shell recycling program.

In a very real sense, oysters perform a similar function to ReWa in filtering water and improving water quality. The animals inside oyster shells pull the nutrients they need to survive from the water surrounding them. At the individual level, the effect is tiny but multiplied by the hundreds and thousands of oysters that make up an oyster reef and the impact on water quality and the health of the surrounding ecosystem is profound.

“There are a lot of parallels,” Denison said. “(Oysters are) improving water quality, filtering up to 50 gallons a day from a single adult oyster once they’re mature.”

To many people, they’re also delicious.

Capitalizing on that fact was one of the reasons the Table 301 restaurant group opened The Jones Oyster Co. in late 2022. According to Steve Seitz, Table 301 vice president and chief operating officer, the restaurant and staff were committed from the start to recycling the thousands of discarded shells the restaurant generates every week.

But that would have been extremely hard, if not impossible, without ReWa’s shell recycling collection site near the intersection of Mauldin and Wenwood roads.

“I drive my pickup truck to the drop station up to three times a week on average,” Seitz said. “If it wasn’t available, I don’t know how we’d do it.”

Those three trips each week represent on average about 10,000-12,000 shells. The volume was so significant that ReWa had to significantly expand its drop-off site as soon as The Jones Oyster Co. started adding its shells to the program.

From the mountains to the sea

Even though Greenville is more than 200 miles from the coast, ReWa’s oyster recycling program represents a significant percentage of shells recycled through the SCORE program, according to Holly Sommers, SCDNR’s coordinator for the program.

Part of her job is educating the public about the critical importance of oyster shell recycling. Oysters need oyster shell to replenish themselves, Sommers said, and a healthy oyster reef is typically home to more than 120 species of fish and other marine animals.

Despite having one of the best shell recycling programs in the country, SCDNR has to purchase shells from shucking houses each year to accomplish its task of maintaining and replenishing oyster reefs all along South Carolina’s coast, Sommers said.

That’s expensive.

“(That’s why) it’s so important that we work with whoever we can throughout the state to recycle as much shell as possible,” she said.

But beyond collecting recycled oyster shells, ReWa staff and volunteers transport the shells to the coast and participate in reef builds. According to Denison, seeing how the shells are returned to the sea to sustain and bolster marine ecosystems underscores the interconnectedness of the entire water cycle.

“Just from working in the water industry, you learn pretty quickly how connected all of your actions and your network really can be,” she said.

She added that every reef build has been rewarding and that each time she and the other volunteers learn something new. They also enjoy meeting other volunteers from all over the Palmetto State.

“People are always fascinated to learn where the shells are coming from, that even up in Greenville we’re still recycling the shells,” Denison said. “They love to hear about the efforts we’re doing, so it’s a good community-building experience.”

Good to know:

The S.C. Department of Natural Resources’ oyster shell recycling and reef building program is funded through sale of saltwater recreational fishing licenses.

ReWa shell recycling, by the numbers

• Since it began in 2017, the program has recycled more than 429,495 pounds of oyster shells.
• ReWa volunteers used 13,125 pounds of shells collected this year for a reef build April 30 along Old Towne Creek in Charleston.

Why oyster recycling matters

According to SCDNR, the closure of most oyster canneries and shucking houses along the coast in recent decades has greatly reduced the amount of shells available to cultivate and restore the state’s oyster beds. Also, the increasing popularity of backyard oyster roasts and sale of by-the-bushel oysters have further reduced shell availability, as most of those shells tend to end up in a landfill.

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On April 28, eight graduates, dating back to the early 2000s, shared deeply personal accounts of recovery that spotlighted both their resilience and the incredible impact of The Phoenix Center, Greenville County’s local provider of substance use disorder services.

Formerly known as The Transformation Breakfast, the annual event took a year to plan and execute — and it featured a record number of testimonials.

Emcee Belinda Speaks, a graduate and former employee who’s now a certified Peer Support Specialist and Addictions Counselor, set the tone.

“She’s the ‘matriarch of our program,’” said Community Engagement and Fundraising Liaison Sophie Finnell. “She shaped the stories of so many that came after her.”

The luncheon took place at The 405, and every detail — from the new lotus flower logo, symbolizing rebirth, to the food — exemplified the local nonprofit’s mission and reach.

Catering was provided by Jasmine Kitchen, an extension of Jasmine Road, which offers similar services for local women.

There were 330 attendees, most importantly, the speakers’ families.

“Some of the people who had poured so much into them were hearing things they’d never heard,” Finnell said.

“One graduate experienced a recurrence in their use following treatment and questioned whether to include that. Ultimately, they all were honest and raw but incredibly calm and poised.”

Standing before the crowd as family anchors, working professionals and community builders, the graduates spoke of lives rebuilt with purpose, stability and strength and inspired everyone who came for the celebration.

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This will be the 39th annual celebration of cancer survivors and will bring together more than 25 local cancer support organizations in an event that is free and open to the public.

The day will feature refreshments and activities designed to celebrate survivors and share resources. Among the activities and features will be reiki, yoga, fly fishing lessons, therapy dogs, survivorship ribbons  and children’s princess visits.

For more information, visit cancersurvivorspark.org.

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Upstate soccer fans will probably never know all the effort, collaboration and sheer tenacity it took to propel a new soccer stadium from an idea to the actual structure taking shape at Mauldin’s BridgeWay Station, but they will get the chance to help define the impact of that space and guide its continuing evolution.

Placemaking

The vision for a home stadium for Greenville Pro Soccer’s clubs was, from the outset, bigger than creating just a soccer facility. That vision pulled in the interest and financial support of state and local governments to partner with the soccer clubs and private enterprise to make the facility a reality.

For Hughes Investments Inc. founder and CEO Phil Hughes, GE Vernova Park is in many ways a fulfillment of the vision behind BridgeWay Station.

“From our first conversations with the City of Mauldin and Greenville Pro Soccer to now, we have been setting the stage for this milestone moment: the first home match at GE Vernova Park,” Hughes said. “We look forward to continuing to work alongside these incredible partners and building memories at BridgeWay Station for many seasons to come.”

Although fraught with challenges and unexpected hurdles, the years-long process of bringing the stadium to life has been hugely rewarding, said Ryan Peiffer, VP of development at Hughes Investments.

Even more rewarding is the prospect that fans and other visitors to the stadium and BridgeWay Station will shape the character of both and build community that will extend far beyond game days, Peiffer said.

“GE Vernova Park will change the way people experience BridgeWay Station, and it will provide a true gathering place for the community – a place where families create memories, friends come together, and the energy of the Upstate can be experienced year-round,” Peiffer said.

Believing in that broader vision and impact is one of the reasons GE Vernova became a partner in the stadium and secured naming rights. Investing in the community GE Vernova’s employees call home and where they spend so much of their time and energy was important to the company and its people, said Jason Reagan, GE Vernova Greenville Plant Leader.

“We’re proud that GE Vernova Park will carry that same energy by bringing people together, creating lasting memories and celebrating the pride we all share in this community and the people who make it special,” Reagan said.

The stadium also represents a significant investment for the City of Mauldin and is an emblem of the city’s commitment to improve the quality of life of its citizens, said Taft Matney, the city’s mayor pro tempore and chairman of city council’s economic planning and development committee.

“GE Vernova Park is a tremendous example of what can happen when public and private sectors come together around a shared vision,” Matney said. “This multi-use stadium gives the Greenville Triumph and Greenville Liberty a permanent home, creates a new destination for residents and visitors, and strengthens Mauldin’s position as a hub for sports, entertainment and economic development.”

Soccer’s promise

Soccer is one of the fastest-growing sports in the country, and the Greenville Triumph and Greenville Liberty teams have built a devoted and enthusiastic fan base over the years.

Ensuring those fans have the best possible experience at GE Vernova Park is among the teams’ highest priorities, according to Zach Prince, club general manager and sporting director.

While the stadium will not be completely finished on opening day, it will give fans a satisfying taste of what it will become and how important it is to the future of local soccer, Prince said. “Soccer is a vehicle to drive community and positivity in the community.”

Prince said part of his vision for both soccer and the stadium will create an environment where it’s common for people to “high-five a stranger.” He added this is the type of energy and atmosphere the Triumph and Liberty teams want to create for their home stadium.

A great deal of thought and effort has gone into the various elements that will shape fan experience during games, from the caliber of the seating and the type of food on offer to what’s being displayed on the scoreboard and how long people have to stand in line, said Prince.

“While the space is still very much under construction, I want people to understand we’re not using that as a crutch and saying…it’s going to be great,” Prince said. “We want to make it great right now.”

For more information or tickets to upcoming games, visit greenvilletriumph.com.

GE Vernova Park fast facts

Besides being the home to the Greenville Triumph and Greenville Liberty soccer teams, the multi-use stadium will also host concerts, festivals and other community gatherings. The stadium:

• Is owned by the City of Mauldin, which contributed about $4.5 million toward its cost
• Features 4,006 seats but will be able to accommodate up to 15,000 visitors for non-sports events through on-field activation
• Will be operated by Hat Trick Properties LLC, a company created by Greenville Pro Soccer

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Bryson’s family announced his passing in a statement, according to the Variety. Multiple media outlets reported on Sunday, May 31 that Bryson was hospitalized after suffering a stroke.

Born April 13, 1951, Bryson grew up living in both Greenville’s Southernside neighborhood and on his family farm in Mauldin. According to the city of Greenville, he started performing with Moses Dillard and the Tex Town Display at Mayberry Park when he was 14 years old.

Greenville City Councilmember Lillian Brock Flemming recalls growing up in Southernside with Bryson in a statement following his passing.

“I am saddened by his passing after his stroke,” Flemming said in a statement. “His presence and God given talent will be greatly missed by this world! I thank God for the opportunity to play together and share our lives as young people. I am praying for his family!”

The R&B singer was best known for recording the theme songs for two Disney films in the early 1990s. Bryson won two Grammys for his duet “Beauty and the Beast” with Celine Dion and “A Whole New World” with Regina Belle. Both tracks won Academy Awards for Best Original Song. 

Bryson was given a key to the city by Greenville Mayor Knox White during his performance at The Peace Center in May 2023.  At the show, state Sen. Karl Allen also presented Bryson with a sign representing a section of North Academy Street that was named in his honor. A mural celebrating Bryson was also unveiled on the wall of The Commons at Unity Park in September 2024.

“Peabo Bryson had an unmistakable voice that touched people around the world and a deep sincerity on and off stage,” White said in a statement. “His many lifelong friends in Greenville are a testimony that his character was as genuine as his talent.”

Details will be announced at a later date for the celebration of life and memorial arrangements for Bryson.

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The successful effort to assemble several parcels along the Saluda River in the historic and rapidly growing Piedmont community was announced May 26 in a ceremony at the site.

According to the trust, the project represents its smallest but most complex conservation effort to date, which took the past two years to achieve.

The project involved assembling 12 acres across numerous parcels in the heart of Piedmont’s historic mill village along the Saluda River in southern Greenville County.

The parcels include:

• Two former FEMA flood buyout parcels located within the floodway
• A donated easement provided by the former textile mill property owners
• The acquisition of approximately 6 acres from a private family

Financing for the six-acre acquisition was made possible through a grant from GCHNRT, matching funds from the South Carolina Conservation Bank, private support from the Community Foundation of Greenville and additional support from the New Leaf Fund, which was established by Greenville native and longtime New York City parks planner Lea Rohrbaugh.

About four acres of the total are owned by Greenville County, which is in the process of transferring ownership to the Piedmont Public Service District as part of its efforts to develop recreational opportunities in Piedmont.

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HOME INFORMATION: $1,400,496 | 4 BR, 3 BA, 1 HBA | MLS #: 1592260
Square Feet: 3,912 sq ft. +/- | Lot Size: 0.25 | Year | Built: 1985
SCHOOLS: Augusta Circle Elementary | Hughes Academy | Greenville Senior High Academy

Stunning Charleston-style home in the exclusive gated section of Chanticleer! Enjoy peaceful, easy living in this thoughtfully updated and beautifully maintained property featuring 10-ft ceilings on both levels, gracious sized rooms, and beautiful architectural molding and millwork throughout. Grand mahogany doors open to one of two exquisite, covered porches overlooking a private courtyard. Designed for both entertaining and everyday comfort, the main level features a spacious living room with a fireplace, a formal dining room, and a cozy den accented with intricate paneling. The large, eat-in kitchen features abundant cabinetry and prep space and opens onto a fabulous courtyard connecting to a two-car garage for easy access in and out. The impressive primary suite on the main level is a true retreat, complete with a fireplace, a private sitting area, and a recently renovated bathroom. A rare and highly appealing feature of the home is that it offers two primary suites providing exceptional flexibility for guests or multi-generational living. This property has too many wonderful features to list, including the use of beautiful private green space and exclusive access to the neighborhood’s private pool and tennis/pickleball courts. Zoned for award-winning schools and just minutes from Prisma, downtown Greenville and the Augusta Road corridor, 105 Hidden Hills Drive is truly Chanticleer Towns living at its finest. Schedule your showing today!

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