If you are looking to move to a place that offers warmer weather and low property taxes you may already be eyeing the Palmetto State South Carolina has the highest move-in-to-move-out ratio at 2.05 leading the way for relocation destinations rural areas often present significant downsides including access to jobs and amenities." said the publication "That is why it is not surprising that the best places to live in South Carolina are well-known cities or places close to big cities." Here are World Atlas' nine best places to live in S.C. in 2025 including two small towns located in the Upstate ClemsonFamilies who desire to live in an area low in crime can take a look at Clemson, college town and home to the football powerhouse Clemson Tigers including the thought of a stranger yanking your purse or handbag." said World Atlas The town has a variety of lovely outdoor spots for nature viewing you can watch a basketball game at the Littlejohn Coliseum Prisma Healthcare Oconee Memorial Hospital is just a drive away in Seneca It's also worth noting that homes in Clemson have a median listing price of $491,667 has much for new residents to explore in terms of dining and scenery World Atlas recommends visiting the unique Bridgeway Station if you are seeking a fun place to hang out and Sunset Park for a peaceful evening stroll The Swamp Rabbit Trail also runs through the town Ingles Markets fits the bill for most grocery essentials including the award-winning Bon Secours St are located just "a doorbell away" in Greenville the burglary rate here is one of the lowest in the Greenville area." said World Atlas "The best part is that Mauldin is affordable with houses fetching a median listing price of just $304,967 USD." Nina Tran covers trending topics for The Greenville News Please select what you would like included for printing: Copy the text below and then paste that into your favorite email application 2024 at the Joan and Howard Woltz Hospice Home in Dobson 1933 in Surry County to the late Roy and Annie Brintle Mauldin One of his greatest pleasers in life was the years he coached the Eldora Cubs of the Dobson Little League Left to cherish his memory are his wife of 67 years A graveside service will be held on Friday 2025 at 2:00 PM at White Plains Friends Meeting Cemetery with service conducted by Rev The family will receive friends on Friday from 12: 30 PM until time to leave for the service at Moody Funeral Home in Mt The family would like to send a special thanks to the staff at Mountain Valley Hospice for the care and support given Mauldin to Mountain Valley Hospice and Palliative Care Enter your phone number above to have directions sent via text This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply Service map data © OpenStreetMap contributors Here is a recap of the Mauldin City Council meeting on April 21 Council approved a zoning ordinance to allow religious institutions in residential districts to offer child care religious institutions may offer child care Each facility would need to have at least a two-acre property establish provisions to accommodate all drop-off and pick-up activities to ensure a safe rout from motor vehicles to the building’s entrance and comply with state laws regarding licensing requirements for the administration and management of child care operations program requirements and space requirements The city currently places preschools in the child day care center category and child care centers are primarily allowed in the city’s nonresidential districts If a facility is in a residential district the city only allows the business to enroll up to 16 children This item will go before the City Council for final approval May 19 Council approved a zoning amendment to clarify the separation requirement between packaged alcoholic beverage stores and residences the ordinance will follow state law to require that wine and liquor stores not be located within 300 feet of any church school or playground within a municipality Input your search keywords and press Enter the redevelopment of County Square is one of the biggest — and the most important — developments in Greenville’s recent history when you have a small piece of land and it doesn’t work out as intended there’s a lot more at stake,” said Nancy Whitworth the City of Greenville’s deputy city manager “With this site and its sensitivity to the park and downtown The county-owned property is more than 37 acres equivalent in size to downtown Greenville’s core and located within walking distance of Falls Park and the Greenville Health System Swamp Rabbit Trail Its redevelopment is expected to be a billion-dollar the redevelopment of a block of South Main Street across from the Peace Center the mixed-use development at the corner of North Main and Washington streets the master planned urban community on Verdae Boulevard and Laurens Road on land once owned by the late reclusive textile magnate John D at 1,100 acres and $1.5 billion when completed and we’ve got to make sure to get it right,” said Greenville County Council Chairman Butch Kirven County Square was not thought of as a part of Greenville’s downtown But Falls Park opened in 2004 and Fluor Field two years later planning started for the Swamp Rabbit Trail a 22-mile multiuse trail that opened in 2009 Because the former mall that now houses county operations will be torn down the developer and the county have a wonderful opportunity to design from the ground up professor emeritus of city and regional planning at Clemson University and former member of the city’s planning commission and Design Review Board “They have the opportunity to be creative and efficient and make 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Cancer Survivors Park grew from a high school senior project to beautify an area outside a local cancer treatment center Greenville Cancer Survivors Park will hold its grand opening this weekend A public ribbon cutting will be held at 11 a.m “The Dedication to a Vision of Hope and Healing” will feature community leaders sharing the story about the creation of the park and plans for the Center for Hope & Healing a space for community celebrations and survivorship programs The ceremony will include recognition of the Greenville Health System and other contributors who made the park possible “The Garden Party,” will be held from 6 p.m The fundraising soiree will feature music by Trey Francis Guests at the party will be able to walk through the park and hear stories about the design and meaning Tickets are $125 and are available at cancersurvivorspark.org/the-garden-party.php Proceeds will benefit the Cancer Survivors Park Alliance’s education programs A free Cancer Survivors Day Celebration will be held at the park from 1 p.m Activities include walking tours of the park A survivors recognition ceremony and photo are set for 2:32 p.m Registration is requested but not required “We are excited to be celebrating a significant milestone — the transformation of a challenged piece of property into a beautiful park We still have much to do as we transition from bricks and mortar to a focus on incorporating the creative features and resources that are the essence of our vision — creating a space for hope and healing,” said Kay Roper executive director of the Cancer Survivors Park Alliance As the functions of parks grow more complex public-private partnerships have increased as a funding source Greenville’s Unity Park is an example of many of the current trends in building urban parks — a greater reliance on public-private partnerships the conversion of postindustrial sites into green space and construction of facilities that accommodate fluctuation in water levels to help water quality and flooding issues “Parks are no longer simply places for recreation That’s why public-private partnerships are so important,” said Catherine Nagel “Really where public-private partnerships shine is that they bring in more resources and skills.” While Greenville has been known for public-private partnerships for downtown development projects such as the Hyatt Mayor Knox White said Unity Park is the city’s first example of a true public-private partnership on a park The city has earmarked $20 million in hospitality tax revenue for the new park over 10 years and wants private partners to contribute another $20 million Separate from the city’s fundraising efforts is one led by Community Journals’ chairman and co-founder Doug Greenlaw to raise money for a veterans memorial in the park Greenlaw is a founder of the Upstate charter of the Military Order of the Purple Heart “Public-private partnerships have become a critical funding tool in the toolbox,” said Kevin O’Hara vice president of urban and government affairs for the National Recreation and Parks Association public-private partnerships are good for parks.” Chicago’s Millennium Park was a result of a public-private partnership Mayor Richard Daley originally proposed construction of a parking garage with a landscaped greenroof on land that had been parkland The original plan financing called for $120 million from parking revenue bonds and $30 million from private resources plans for the park had changed drastically A cycle center provides heated bicycle parking There are outdoor art galleries and a promenade and the Pritzker Pavilion that hosts the Grant Park Musical Festival Underneath the park is a 4,000 space parking garage the park was the Midwest’s most popular tourist attraction There’s a wide range of how park public-private partnerships are structured “There’s a real range of public-private partnership models to consider,” she said “The key is to fit the model to your community Some cities have a strong base of philanthropic organizations City Park would also mirror the trend in other cities where postindustrial sites are turned into parks and green space those sites are on waterfronts and riverfronts areas that some cities turned their backs on and became nasty places to which people didn’t want to go a waterfront cargo yard was turned into one of New York’s signature parks The city redirects real estate taxes from residential and commercial developments in the project zone creating a self-sustaining revenue stream that is far less dependent on concessions and permits for special events than signature parks in other major cities “Parks are helping to revitalize cities and put them on the map,” Nagel said “It’s exciting that those projects are not just happening in the largest cities but in medium and small cities as well.” It’s with sadness that we announce the passing of Vivian Annette LeVan Mauldin,aged 72 Vivian is preceded in death by Husband Perry Scott LeVan and Husband Hubert Mauldin She is survived by daughter Andrea Taylor(Jessie Taylor) and son Greg LeVan granddaughters Brandi Norton(Troy Norton) and Gabriella LeVan and great-grandchildren Jordan Perry LeVan Her services will be held at Jefferson Memorial Funeral Home on Tuesday Feb 4th 2025 Visitation will be from 12-2 PM with services following Based around the theme “A Blank Canvas Awaits: Season of Transformation,” the season kicks off Aug 15-31: This musical tells the story of Moses and Ramses two young men raised together as brothers in a kingdom of privilege who find themselves suddenly divided by a secret past One must rule as Pharaoh; the other is exiled Moses fights to free his people from the bonds of slavery The show features songs from the 1998 animated film by the same name 9-12: A comedy featuring a group of actors rehearsing a flop called “Nothing’s On.” 7-23: Set in the late 1980s and early 1990s this musical follows a group of friends in Manhattan’s East Village as they struggle to build the lives of their dreams challenge the group physically and emotionally they face problems head on and make personal self-discoveries 2026: This musical tells the story of Adam Noah and the “Father” who created them as they deal with the actions of their respective children this musical is about a white radio DJ who wants to change the world and a black club singer who is ready for her big break will perform “Newsies Jr.” from July 7-18 with a summer camp show July 19; and “Beetlejuice Jr.” from March 20-29 The theatrical group will also offer educational opportunities including Leading Player from June 2-13; Behind the Scenes and Young Playwrights June 16-20; Broadway Beginner June 23-June 27; and “Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer” Dec The Mauldin Cultural Center will host a Spotlight Series featuring “Songs For a New World” from Sept 25-27; Mauldin City Singers’ Christmas Concert Dec 12-13; “Beyonce/Taylor Swift Music Revue” from Jan 2026; Shakespeare in the Park’s “Two Gentlemen of Verona” from April 17-19 2026; Mauldin City Singers’ Spring Concert May 1-2 For more information, visit mauldinculturalcenter.org/events/theatre-season/2025-2026-season Here are some of our most read articles that might interest you This website is using a security service to protect itself from online attacks The action you just performed triggered the security solution There are several actions that could trigger this block including submitting a certain word or phrase You can email the site owner to let them know you were blocked Please include what you were doing when this page came up and the Cloudflare Ray ID found at the bottom of this page The Greenville Triumph and Liberty Soccer Clubs are set to break ground on a new stadium in Mauldin today as BridgeWay Station will become the home field of the Upstate-based sports team Wednesday afternoon's groundbreaking event will bring many potential fans and government officials to the region to commemorate a new era in sports here is what we know so far about the forthcoming Greenville Triumph and Liberty stadium project: The 10,000-seat multi-use sports and entertainment stadium will be built one parking lot away from Mauldin’s European-inspired plaza The official groundbreaking will take place on March 12 The stadium is anticipated to open sometime in 2026 as the overall project is estimated to cost between $80 and $100 million “This stadium will be a place where our entire community comes together to celebrate to compete and to create memories that will last a lifetime In addition to the Triumph and Liberty teams we will allow young athletes of all shapes religions to come here and play in this great stadium,” said Greenville Triumph Chairman Joe Erwin “This is your stadium: The peoples’ stadium.” Mauldin's new stadium is a partnership between the soccer clubs with local development group Hughes Investment More: Greenville Triumph has found a home: Club announces 10,000-seat, $80M stadium in Mauldin Nearly a month after announcing the location of the new home stadium Heath Dillard of VisitGreenvilleSC and Mauldin Mayor Terry Merritt made a case to the Greenville County Council’s finance committee for $14 million in funding Stadium developers requested $14 million from Greenville’s hospitality tax (H tax), which is a 2% tax on prepared food and beverages in unincorporated areas of the county. For the 2023 fiscal year Greenville County netted $12,200,076 from the hospitality tax fund During the previous update in November 2024 the development group received $45 million in private capital for greater stadium sustainability and hospitality features developers were seeking the addition of a permanent stage canopy and rigging and mechanical and electrical components that would make performances at the stadium much more manageable the club's owners attempted to build a stadium at BridgeWay Station but the majority of the finance committee voted against the investment The estimated cost for the stadium was $39 million and the effort was known as “Project Kick.” More: Greenville Triumph stadium developers want $14 million from the county to round out upgrades According to the Greenville Triumph SC social media page Brazilian soccer star Ronaldinho Gaucho is scheduled to attend the groundbreaking ceremony on March 14 at Bridgeway Station Ronaldinho is regarded as one of the greatest footballers of all time, winning two FIFA World Player of the Year awards and the 2005 Ballon d'Or winner — a France Football award honoring the best player from the previous season In the Triumph’s early days they played at Legacy Early College Field in Greenville’s Southernside neighborhood Legacy served as the venue for the Triumph beginning with their inaugural game in 2019 and then later for the women’s pre-professional league Both teams continued to play at Legacy until 2023. Then, they moved operations to Furman’s 16,000-seat Paladin Stadium, where they’ve since played home games. The Triumph plays in the USL League One Erwin said the group also has two youth teams For more information about the Triumph and Liberty clubs’ new stadium, visit: www.greenvilletriumph.com/newstadium/ We have the address for the funeral home & the family on file If you're not happy with your card we'll send a replacement or refund your money The family of Rhonda Maureen Mauldin created this Life Tributes page to make it easy to share your memories Jane Felts Mauldin began her life on September 8 and going home soon thereafter as Jane Browning Felts Jane attended public schools and graduated as valedictorian at San Saba High School in 1958 She later received an undergraduate degree from Baylor University and a graduate degree from Texas A&I in Kingsville Mauldin and moved to New Braunfels in 1979 She and Larry Browning Mauldin celebrated their 48th wedding anniversary on December 19 focused mainly on wildflowers and Texas scenes Jane was preceded in death by her parents Mary Lois Harding Felts and Homer Vick Felts (willing transplants from Kentucky) and her son Daniel Browning Mauldin in 2003 John Harding Luker - all of Austin; as well as four great nephews and nieces and one great-great niece Jane passed from this earth on December 30 Memorial services will be conducted at Oakwood Church Contributions to any charity or the building fund at Oakwood Church would be appreciated Your browser is out of date and potentially vulnerable to security risks.We recommend switching to one of the following browsers: Account processing issue - the email address may already exist Get the latest breaking news from The Herald-Zeitung. Sign up today Delivering entertainment and live music news straight to your inbox every Thursday morning Would you like to receive our daily news? Signup today!   Every Monday evening you'll get caught up with the top stories from the last week Invalid password or account does not exist Submitting this form below will send a message to your email with a link to change your password An email message containing instructions on how to reset your password has been sent to the email address listed on your account He is preceded in death by his wife Sheryl and he is survived by his four children Derek and two great grandchildren; Theo and Bindi He is also survived by his twin sisters Selma Cox and Delma Davis Ed was the youngest of eight children of Alney Lafayette and Leola May (Claypool) and also had several cousins who were as close as siblings but he was born down in Tivoli where his father was working at the time He was in the ROTC core at Texas A&M university where he was a world-class 800 meter runner on the track and field team the only one of his siblings to go to college He liked to tell us how he was not going to college until the Texas summer changed his mind as he worked outside as a carpenter's apprentice He also liked to tell us how little it cost in the mid 1950's Ed joined the Air Force and was active duty for 20 years He retired from the USAF in 1980 as a Lieutenant Colonel During his time in the Air Force he obtained a Master's degree in Nuclear Engineering from the University of New Mexico and an M.B.A from Auburn University Ed joined Sandia National Laboratories and continued his work in national service for a further 20 years he continued to consult for a number of years afterwards he was in the habit of not telling his family about his work but he worked in the nuclear deterrent field during his USAF career and in nuclear weapon safety during part of his SNL career Ed was a dedicated Christian and was a member of Hoffmantown Baptist church for several decades He also spent many hours in the gym staying fit even complaining if he wasn't able to do the number of reps he wanted He encouraged his kids to participate in sports and rooted for countless sporting events where his children and grandchildren played He also supported them in all endeavors attending choir he loved taking the grandkids to movies and various other recreational activities He had a great time visiting everyone in his family He especially enjoyed having his children and grandchildren over He was competitive and loved to play games often warning the family that he was world champion at whatever game they happened to be playing In his later years he was known for having a soft heart for rescue dogs His home was a loving retreat for many canine friends over the years He was a regular supporter of Watermelon Ranch animal shelter In lieu of flowers please consider a donation to Watermelon Ranch (https://www.wmranch.org) in his memory Flanigan Funeral Home proudly serving families since 1990 we provide professional shipping anywhere inside the United States However WE DO NOT OFFER International shipping \u003ca href=\"/\"\u003eRead More\u003c/a\u003e The family of Cynthia "Cindie" Sue Mauldin created this Life Tributes page to make it easy to share your memories Share and view memories of Cynthia "Cindie".. Made with love by funeralOne MetroConnects’ new $32 million campus near Mauldin is under construction The metropolitan sewer subdistrict serving Greenville County will move its expanding operations to the new facilities at 1151 W MetroConnects’ service area and staff doubled due to the regionalization of seven wastewater-collection systems in Greenville County A groundbreaking for the new campus was held in November Construction is expected to be completed by spring 2026 MetroConnects plans to sell its current facilities at the South Carolina Technical Aviation Center to offset the project’s estimated $32 million construction costs Samaritan Biologics recently announced plans to open a $5 million manufacturing facility in Greenville County. The new, 11,000-square-foot facility will be on the Clemson University International Center for Automotive Research campus The Tennessee-based medical-technology company’s facility will specifically be established within CU-ICAR Flex Lab One Approximately 85 new jobs will be created from Samaritan Biologics’ expansion Samaritan Biologics specializes in human amniotic allograft products used for wound care surgical applications and limb preservation The company’s expansion in Greenville County will increase its efforts to provide physicians with tools to improve patient outcomes Greenville Area Development Corp. investors were briefed on the impact of Lockheed Martin’s operations in southern Greenville County during a November 2024 event The defense and aerospace manufacturer moved the production of its F-16 fighter jet to South Carolina seven years ago said this move has expanded the company’s Greenville operations significantly Lockheed Martin’s average annual economic impact is approximately $1.3 billion This is an increase from $100 million annually before F-16 production moved to South Carolina The company’s number of employees has also expanded to around 2,000 with 1,000 employees hired in the past two or three years Peat said Lockheed Martin created a pre-apprenticeship program to aid staffing needs and works with partners like Ready SC Greenville Technical College and the state technical college system to operate the program The Mill at Fountain Inn’s food hall officially opened to the public on Nov Three new restaurants are located in the 6,000-square-foot food hall including Bingbi Sushi The Mill at Fountain Inn is located at 100 Ellison St. in downtown Fountain Inn. The space was formally a flour mill with three historic structures. Along with the food hall, the Mill at Fountain Inn includes Fountain Inn Brewing Co one from North Carolina and another from New Jersey have been arrested three years after two brothers died in an Interstate 385 crash Mauldin Police charged nine people in connection with the early morning shooting on May 23 died after a confrontation with occupants of two other cars ended when their White Chevy Impala crashed into a barrier The crime scene spanned more than a half mile and videos to identify the men along with evidence found on the road Seven suspects were being held at the Greenville County Detention Center and extradition was expected for the two out-of-staters More: Two people killed in I-385 multi-vehicle car crash near Mauldin Sunday morning, gunshots reported N.C.: Charged with discharging into vehicle leaving the scene of an accident with great bodily injury two counts of leaving the scene of an accident with death Laurens: Charged with accessory after the fact and conspiracy Laurens: Charged with two counts of reckless homicide and two counts of leaving the scene of an accident with death Laurens: Charged with accessory after the fact and conspiracy Laurens: Charged with accessory after the fact NJ: Leaving the scene of an accident with great bodily injury and two counts of leaving the scene of an accident with death affectionately known as "Pops," lived a life characterized by kindness Frank honorably served in the United States Navy aboard the USS Intrepid during the Vietnam War an experience he carried with pride throughout his life He was a devoted father to his children and a doting grandfather whose affection for his family was evident in all that he did Frank possessed a light-hearted spirit and an infectious sense of humor often reminding those around him not to take life too seriously His generous heart led him to extend a helping hand to anyone in need embodying the true essence of compassion and generosity will be profoundly missed but will continue to live on in the hearts of his family and those who had the privilege to know him and Effie Mae Burk Mauldin and seven siblings Bryan (Shawn) Mauldin and Wendy (Tim) Hornbuckle; five grandchildren Emma Hornbuckle; three great grandchildren Libby (Butch) Curtis; and several nieces and nephews Mauldin's family would like to thank the exceptional staff at Kimberly's Assisted Living for their compassion The family will receive friends and loved ones at Clark Funeral Home on Monday Mauldin will begin at 1:00 PM at Paulding Memorial Gardens Clark Funeral Home is honored to be entrusted with the services for Mr When then 17-year-old Charles Mauldin decided to march across the Edmund Pettus Bridge 60 years ago he didn’t just see it as an opportunity to make history more than 600 Civil Rights activists set out from Selma with the intention to march 50 miles to the state capital in Montgomery to protest that many African Americans were still denied the right to vote in Alabama despite the recent passage of the 1964 Civil Rights Act When the peaceful protesters attempted to cross the Edmund Pettus Bridge over the Alabama River they were brutally attacked by state and local law enforcement known today as “Bloody Sunday,” was broadcast on national television and became a pivotal event in the Civil Rights Movement the Bloody Sunday marchers walked in pairs across the Selma bridge “I was number six in line during Bloody Sunday behind [Civil Rights activists] Bernard Lafayette I was in the third line,” Mauldin recalled Born and raised in Selma, Alabama, Mauldin said he began with the Civil Rights movement after Lafayette, a leader of the movement, would play a leading role in early organizing of the Selma Voting Rights Movement between 1963 and 1964 came to Selma in 1963 and really started the modern Civil Rights movement in Selma … He began to meet young students like myself taking a stand against the continuous discrimination and oppression was ”a reaction to being treated like second class citizens.” we started because we were indicative on how we were being treated as Black people We all suffered indignities in one way or another and that’s what really unified us as a group in Selma Although we may have been treated differently we all had been treated with indignity and that is the gist of what got students riled up chose to put our lives on the line.” In 1964, Mauldin was a student leader with the Dallas County Voters League, a local student-based organization in Dallas County, Alabama that looked to register Black voters during the late 1950s and early 1960s Mauldin was also involved in a second march “Turnaround Tuesday,” that took place on March 9 roughly 2,500 marchers from around the country made their way to Selma in another attempt to cross over the Edmund Pettus Bridge but were turned around without crossing into the unincorporated area of the county King went on television and invited people of good faith to come to Selma and to protest how we were being treated thousands of people came to Selma,” said Mauldin along with a crowd of more than 300 marchers Thomas Mauldin actually became the first and second African Americans registered to vote in Selma “In 1969 when President Johnson was about to leave office they had a going away celebration at the White House and that meeting was chaired by Supreme Court Justice Thurgood Marshall At that celebration they gave President Johnson a desk set and on that desk set was my mother’s voter’s certificate showing that she was the first voter,” said Mauldin Mauldin spends his time providing tours through Common Power a Seattle-based organization dedicated to work that will foster and amplify a democracy that is just and inclusive where the first Freedom Riders were attacked Then we come to Montgomery and spend about four days there We visit the river where the slaves came in 1865 and then we have a walking tour that goes all the way to the state capitol including Dexter Avenue Baptist Church“ in Montgomery and Birmingham where Mauldin has resided for the last 37 years dozens of surviving foot soldiers gathered in the gym of Selma High School for the annual Foot Soldiers Breakfast Mauldin said he’s been sponsoring this breakfast as a way for him and other foot soldiers to come and share their stories about their time in the march of 1965 as they were fighting for the right to vote “I’ve done the Foot Soldiers breakfast for the last 21 years but this is our first year as the Foot Soldiers Foundation.” Asked what he thought about boycotts today and how young people could be more involved “They have to realize we were their age when we protested because there were issues that we thought were important.” The gym chain Crunch Fitness is in the process of converting a former Bi-Lo in Mauldin into a new workout facility A long-vacant storefront in Mauldin that was once home to a Bi-Lo grocery store will soon house a popular fitness gym Habitat for Humanity had planned to open a thrift store there Conor Hughes is a reporter for the Post and Courier Greenville MAULDIN — A long-vacant storefront in Mauldin that was once home to a Bi-Lo grocery store will soon reopen as a Crunch Fitness gym The new location will be the gym chain's latest South Carolina site as it continues its expansion throughout the Palmetto State The sizable commercial space off West Butler Road still bears the recognizable arched maroon facade of the now-defunct supermarket chain — but the Crunch logo has already appeared on its front doors as crews upfit the location The former grocery store has been empty since 2021 when the Bi-Lo brand was officially retired by Texas-based owner Lone Star Funds Bi-Lo was born in the Upstate and was headquartered in Mauldin for decades While its sprawling Mauldin distribution center has been taken over by Food Lion owner Ahold Delhaize the future of the West Butler Road site has remained uncertain until the gym chain's recent announcement As Crunch prepares to reopen the former market as a gym, many other highly visible former Bi-Los are still vacant more than four years after the brand folded. Habitat for Humanity planned to open a new ReStore thrift shop at the West Butler property which would have been its third in the area Mauldin rejected the nonprofit's request for a business license in light of a coming ordinance that strictly limited the number of secondhand stores that could operate within city limits Social media posts from Crunch Fitness show the transformation of the space on West Butler is progressing quickly and the chain said an official opening date for the location would be coming soon The new facility will include an expansive array of workout equipment as well as a 'relax and recovery'  features such as saunas Mauldin City Councilman Taft Matney said in a statement to The Post and Courier the shuttered market finding a new purpose is a boon for the community "We're thrilled to see a well-known area like the former Bi-Lo location receiving new life and investment," he wrote it demonstrates the strength of our market and the opportunities available." Follow Conor Hughes on Twitter at @ConorJHughes or reach him on his email at chughes@postandcourier.com News tips/online questions: greenville@postandcourier.com Subscription questions: subserve@postandcourier.com 2025 at her home.  She was born on May 28 NC to Richard Lee Berrier and Verona Frances Bryant Berrier.  She owned and operated her own cleaning service and also worked for Carolina Underwear and Gibson’s.  Randy Simmons and wife Debbie and James Simmons and wife Pam and Kendall Simmons; four great-grandchildren A private graveside service will be held at Emanuel Reformed Church Cemetery with Pastor Ricky Payne officiating.  Online condolences may be sent to www.jcgreenandsons.com Watching the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade is an annual tradition for many families across the U.S Mauldin High School’s dance team will dance its way into living rooms throughout the country when its members perform on Herald Square Nov Comprising 19 girls — including three Mauldin Middle School eighth-graders and a mix of freshmen juniors and seniors — the Mauldin Mavettes have worked toward this moment for several years Mauldin High School had another dance team It ceased to exist when its coach left in 2018 When students began to return to school after the COVID-19 pandemic some MHS staff members wanted to bring back the team stepped up to sponsor the team and work with an adjunct dance coach “We rekindled this dance team and rebranded it (by) giving it the name the Mavettes,” Belvin said “We had 18 amazing high school students that said ‘I’m going to try out and I’m going to do this’ not really knowing what they were trying out for its members had to learn a variety of routines including halftime and sideline dances and specialty performances to match new music the marching band played Ahead of the team’s first appearance in the 2021 Mauldin Christmas Parade Blevin planted the idea of going to the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade we were actually practicing for the Mauldin Christmas Parade,” said Rylie Owens a senior and founding member of the Mavettes “The Marys huddled us together and they were like ‘We want to get y’all on the Macy’s (Thanksgiving) Day Parade.’ Last year we got serious about it and so we took two (separate) practices to practice We filmed it and did a halftime routine (and) two or three sidelines We even spelled out Macy’s with our poms.” the Mavettes learned the team would go as part of the 2024 Spirit of America group which includes about 600 dancers between the ages of 13 and 18 chosen from audition tapes submitted by studios and school teams across the country the team has welcomed to its ranks four rookies who auditioned and knew they would be part of the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade “I remember my mom was on a video chat information meeting and I remember you (Blevin) announced that we would be going to the Macy’s Parade,” said Sierra Adams To hear I could be in the Macy’s parade was a step toward my dream.” the Mavettes have participated in fundraisers such as a doughnut valentine delivery and selling yard signs for graduating seniors The team also received a $5,000 sponsorship from Whataburger and hosted the Mini Mavettes dance camp during the summer Mauldin Middle School eighth graders: Delaney Baltz-Pace to the late Carl Stapleton and Lillie McLeod Stapleton she had a gift for making people feel seen Bobbie’s warmth and vibrant spirit lit up every room she entered often said she was one of the kindest women they had ever met Bobbie had a deep love for cooking and delighted in sharing her culinary talents with others Her meals were not only delicious but a reflection of the care and joy she poured into everything she did she could often be found tending to her garden in the past Bobbie was preceded in death by her daughter Billy Stapleton and James Stapleton; and in-laws Her memory will forever be treasured by her loving husband of 64 years A graveside funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m at Andersonville National Cemetery where Bobbie will be laid to rest Go to www.mcculloughfh.com to sign the Online Registry for the family McCullough Funeral Home and Crematory has the privilege of being entrusted with these arrangements Add to Calendar at Bumgarner Family Funeral Service Chapel to Mitchell Lee and Betty Carol Smith Mauldin of Troy Mitch was a man whose vibrant spirit and generous heart left an indelible mark on the lives of all who knew him Mitch spent his professional life as a valued team member at Kevin Teague Trucking where he not only took pride in his work but also formed lasting friendships and his ability to connect with others was truly extraordinary His friends will recall his loyalty and willingness to lend a helping hand at a moment's notice Mitch's absence will leave a void in the many lives he touched he cherished the tranquility of fishing and the thrill of the hunt These moments in the great outdoors were times of reflection and peace for him Family was the cornerstone of Mitch's life and he relished in the simple pleasures of being a father Whether it was shooting pool with his sons or sharing stories of the day's adventures Mitch was happiest when surrounded by his children His love for his children was evident in every action and every sacrifice he made to ensure their happiness and well-being Mitch's spirit will continue to live on in the hearts of those he loved and in the memories they hold dear and his unwavering support are treasures that will never fade As we say goodbye to a man who was so much to so many we take comfort in knowing that Mitch's story is not one of an end but a continuation in a place where there is no pain who brought immeasurable joy and pride to his life who will cherish the memories of their shared childhood and the bond they nurtured throughout the years Mitch was preceded in death by his brother We got it from here “Baby Boy” Bumgarner Family Funeral Service is serving the Mauldin family Mostly clear this evening then becoming cloudy after midnight Construction is underway on townhomes in Mauldin's city center corridor The Maverick Yards project includes the redevelopment of a 20,000-square-foot warehouse into "The Pickle Yard" where pickleball courts will headline It will also have three or four food concepts a stage for live performances and a beer garden Mauldin's years-long effort to transform from a passthrough community into an urban center in its own right is beginning to take shape in the heart of the city with completion of central mixed-use development fast approaching MAULDIN — Mauldin's years-long effort to transform from a passthrough community into an urban center in its own right is beginning to take shape in the heart of the city Construction is underway on the project that will serve as the first phase of what city leaders hope will become a walkable urban village The Greenville-based Parker Group is spearheading the development which will feature roughly 50 townhomes along with a commercial side that will include pickleball courts The development will be called Maverick Yards.  Many of the planned townhomes are already coming out of the ground Mauldin City Administrator Seth Duncan said leasing on the new residences could begin in early 2025 And construction on the commercial component is set to begin in the coming weeks with a completion set for late spring or early summer of 2025 Maverick Yards is just the first step in establishing a walkable urban village in the heart of Mauldin and is progressing in conjunction with public investment in the proposed city center corridor and Simpsonville and Fountain Inn to the south something city leadership has long endeavored to change officials are hopeful the public investment and Maverick Yards will spur more growth in the corridors additional 18 acres In March, City Council hired the civil engineering firm Seamon Whiteside to formulate a detailed master plan for the area that would outline the best use for different sections Seamon Whiteside recently presented an overview of that plan to council and is set to provide the completed document early next year you've got to do it a bit at a time," Mauldin Mayor Terry Merritt said but this is plan is about things that are doable — doing a block finishing and moving down so it all ties together."  A streetscape project along Jenkins Street and Jenkins Court is already underway a $3.5 million project intended to beautify the planned downtown district Duncan said the improvements will include curb and gutter upgrades and brick walkways the railroad crossing at Murray Drive and Miller Road is being moved to the intersection of Murray and Hyde Circle near Jenkins Street a change Duncan said will increase safety and connectivity urban village right here in the city center something that we really don't have right now," he said The coming development is bordered by a recently completed quarter-mile section of the Swamp Rabbit Trail Though currently not open to the public and unconnected to the rest of the trail Duncan said the plan is eventually to extend the spur to a segment near Interstate 385 joining it to the footbridge over the interstate to the Bridgeway Station development the goal is to tie Mauldin's portion of the SRT to the larger trail system at the at the Clemson University International Center for Automotive Research campus creating a contiguous greenway between Mauldin and Travelers Rest "My goal by 2030 is for someone to be able to go from TR to Bridgeway Station on the Swamp Rabbit Trail," Duncan said The residential and commercial development coming to the 6-acre tract off Jenkins Street is just the beginning of Mauldin's plans for the area it has designated as its city center district Here is a recap of the Mauldin City Council meeting on March 17 KCI Technologies presented its conclusions in its stormwater master plan EMD grant presentation which evaluated the level of service of existing infrastructure determined areas at risk under current and future conditions and identified priority improvement projects for capital improvement plans The recommended city crossing projects include Elm Drive The study also highlighted Greenville County and state crossing improvements Each project was ranked based on cost-effectiveness and impact and the estimated costs ranged from $139,000 to $4.6 million per site The city received a shared $500,000 EMD grant that will be split with the city of Fountain Inn Both municipalities had to contribute $75,000 in matching funds to be eligible for the grant Council approved a mutual aid agreement with the Travelers Rest Police Department which will allow both city police departments to assist each other in case of natural disaster emergency situations and any other law enforcement activities Council approved a $200,000 funding reallocation to purchase a dual-axle dump truck After years of searching for a permanent home the Greenville Triumph and Liberty Soccer Clubs will finally have their own stadium at BridgeWay Station in Mauldin breaking ground in 2025 and opening in 2026 The project is estimated to cost between $80-$100 million to come here and play in this great stadium,” said Greenville Triumph Chairman Joe Erwin The new stadium is a partnership between the clubs Local development group Hughes Investment also played a role The stadium will also host lacrosse, rugby, football, concerts and festivals. BridgeWay station is located close to the Swamp Rabbit Trail and will be accessible from the trail gathered at BridgeWay Station for the announcement Mauldin Mayor Terry Merritt said the city has often been forgotten in Upstate development Mauldin has grown from a city of just under 23,000 residents to now more than 29,000 and that number is projected to increase to 35,000 residents by 2030,” Merritt said we've always been known as a crossroad community or a pass-through community…a place you drive through on your way somewhere else Merritt said he believes this stadium will help turn Mauldin into the destination residents already believe it is Owners of the club previously tried to build a stadium at BridgeWay station in 2022 but “Project Kick,” as it was known at the time died when the majority of the Greenville County Council Finance Committee voted against the development Councilmember Ennis Fant cited concerns about the nearly $39 million price tag at the time saying that the county would not raise taxes to foot the bill Legacy served as the venue for the Triumph beginning with their inaugural game in 2019 then later for the women’s pre-professional league Ross Turner (R-Greenville) said that public-private partnerships like the new stadium are helping South Carolina prosper “Public-private partnerships like this one are essential for creating the kind of thriving forward-thinking communities we envision for South Carolina by working together across government we're investing in a future that strengthens our economy and enhances our quality of life for generations to come,” Turner said and it's a win for all South Carolinians.” Hughes Investment Vice President River Hughes said that in addition to the stadium “Not only is this an opportunity for sports and soccer and community engagement to continue to grow in Mauldin this is an opportunity for overall growth in the entire Upstate,” Hughes said sports and local real estate consultants from McCullers Group in Westerville Smith Architecture of Greenville are members of the project team As the team prepares to break ground next year, Upstate residents can find more information about the new stadium on the Triumph and Liberty clubs’ sites, at www.greenvilletriumph.com/newstadium/ growth and development for The Greenville News she covered environmental issues and climate change You can reach her at sswetlik@gannett.com or via X at @sarahgswetlik Ground broke in mid-March for the soccer stadium at Bridgeway Station a project expected to host 10,000 spectators With Saturday night pro soccer set to start in Mauldin in less than a year traffic and parking concerns regarding single-lane roads and overcrowded lots at Bridgeway Station are on many people's minds According to a study performed by Ridgeway Traffic Consulting of Irmo depending on whether Greenville Triumph and Liberty games are at capacity or if a music concert is happening parking spaces within a half-mile walkable radius of the stadium could be limited plus special traffic light timings and additional police officers could be needed "We can reassure fans and residents nearby that this is not a make it up as we go thing," said Doug Erwin vice chairman of the Greenville Triumph & Liberty "We're working with national parking consultants and local resources to develop a comprehensive parking plan that we will release in advance of the first game." and gamedays will likely be at Bridgeway Station a mixed-use residential and hospitality village will simultaneously host parking and road infrastructure for up to 190 onsite tenants more than 1,000 visitors to 15-plus on-campus businesses and also support between 10,000-to-15,000 expected patrons during soccer and concert stadium events Current visitors to Bridgeway Station know how difficult it is to find a parking space on weekends and during special events Decision-makers must clarify vehicle density issues before the stadium opens in the spring of 2026 "Conversations have taken place regarding future parking structures," Duncan said "But the developer’s plan in the near term is to continue to utilize existing and temporary parking throughout Bridgeway Station." Here is more information on the preliminary parking and traffic plans surrounding the upcoming stadium at Bridgeway Station in Mauldin: More: Fans welcome international soccer star Ronaldinho to Greenville, stadium to open in 2026 The consulting firm identified 1,800 and 3,900 parking spaces in the study needed for full-capacity game days and concert attendees While the set number of spaces dedicated to event-by-event parking at Bridgeway Station can fluctuate depending on Saturday crowd size the city of Mauldin and GPS officials are working to address those issues and other traffic concerns "Through extensive collaboration with local churches and educational institutions within a half-mile radius nearly 3,000 walkable parking spaces have been secured," said Bill Fox "The parking partnership includes a revenue-sharing model that benefits the participating lot owners." According to the parking and traffic study the new soccer field at Bridgeway Station would lean on nearby Mauldin High and Green Charter Elementary for around 1,700 of the 3,000 needed parking spaces designated for capacity-level pro soccer games and stadium events Although revenue sharing for those schools would be positive and thoughtfulness of planning the stadium's construction so close to schoolchildren "Students shouldn't have to compete with government development and corporations," said Brock of the upcoming preliminary parking situation "The community has the right to know how taxpayers' resources are being used and city council has not been clear on this issue." Her concerns also include details about how traffic and parking during Wednesday evening games could burden afterschool activities Although the majority of Greenville Triumph games are held on Saturday evenings a handful of matches are played on Tuesday students and not knowing the type of people who will be near campus schools shouldn't be used for parking," she said Brock has attended city council meetings to question the integrity of using a public school's lot and neighborhood traffic near the future 10,000 seat capacity pro soccer stadium Greenville Pro Soccer has been developing a robust parking and traffic strategy and events at the stadium in Bridgeway Station," said Fox "With safety and security as top priorities the organization is designing a system that ensures secure pedestrian pathways and well-monitored parking areas." The preliminary traffic and parking counted around 2,300 lot spaces available at schools and churches within a half-mile radius and identified another 3,800 spaces for shuttles or a trolly service to escort visitors from other local buildings to the new stadium within a two-mile radius The preliminary parking study also identified Holland Park Church and Five Forks Methodist Church/Hallmark Baptist Church as grounds for parking spaces within a half-mile distance of the stadium stay-and-play space at 1000 Via Corso Avenue can add to the heavy parking and traffic challenges on arrival and exit during holidays and special events Adding a 10,000-seat stadium would only amplify the bottleneck effect near exits 32 and 33 on Interstate 385 according to the Ridgeway Traffic Consulting study signalized intersections near East Butler and Holland Road and Bridges and Holland Road would see no more than a a 12-second increase in traffic during arrival to Saturday games between 6 and 7 p.m and no more than a seven-second increase at traffic lights on either road when leaving between 9 and 10 p.m These estimates are contingent upon special signal timings that the South Carolina Department of Transportation can coordinate These cross-sections do not require manual officer control officers are recommended during the stadium opening and are expected to be at five nearby checkpoints to ensure pedestrian and traffic safety The study does not mention specific traffic increases for gameday projections for weekday games or take into account the possibility of future road construction projects or the addition of a future nearby parking structure which the city has preliminarily discussed the excitement has been building throughout the community and we are closer than ever to making it a reality," Duncan said "We’re excited about what this project means for Mauldin regarding sports and entertainment tourism – A.J. Jackson covers business, the food & dining scene and downtown culture for The Greenville News. Contact him by email at ajackson@gannett.com, and follow him on X (formally Twitter) @ajhappened. This coverage is only possible with support from our readers. Sign up today for a digital subscription Here is a recap of the Mauldin City Council meeting on Nov Council approved an ordinance to issue a hospitality and accommodations tax revenue bond for up to $4.25 million to support the construction of the Greenville Pro Soccer’s new multipurpose stadium at BridgeWay Station which will serve as home to the Greenville Triumph SC and Greenville Liberty The project will also be supported by $45 million in private funding and $10 million from the state Greenville Pro Soccer is also seeking $14 million from Greenville County’s hospitality and accommodations tax fund This item will go before the City Council for final approval Dec Council approved an ordinance to sell a portion of Maverick Station’s property at the corner of East Butler Road and state Highway 276 to the South Carolina Department of Transportation The property will be used as part of the agency’s Butler Road Improvement Project which includes stormwater and intersection changes Maverick Station will lose some of its parking spaces and its water vault and sign will need to be relocated The city will receive $189,750 from SCDOT for the property and the funds will be used to build additional parking spaces for public use Council approved amendments to update the city’s utility ordinance The updates clarify the ownership and maintenance of sewer lateral on private property The property owners are responsible for maintaining their sewer lateral The revisions allow private property owners to have the city perform sewer lateral maintenance and repairs on their property The maintenance and repairs are at the owner’s expense and the city will assume ownership of the sewer lateral once the repairs are complete Council approved plans to extend City Administrator Seth Duncan’s contract until December 2027