The Post and Courier Greenville

Greenville, S.C. — The Matador will celebrate its grand opening in downtown Greenville’s West End on Monday, May 5, bringing scratch-made Mexican-inspired fare, an extensive selection of tequila and agave spirits, and handcrafted interiors to 722 S. Main Street. The opening falls on Cinco de Mayo, and Matador is celebrating accordingly—with all-day drink specials, live entertainment, and an open invitation for locals to come hungry and stay late.
Greenville marks the latest expansion of The Matador in the Southeast, following successful openings in Charleston, S.C., in 2023, and Charlotte, N.C., in 2024.
For owner Zak Melang, the opening of The Matador in Greenville represents a significant homecoming, building upon the momentum of recent restaurant launches in Charleston and Charlotte. “Having grown up in Winston-Salem, the opportunity to bring our passion for Mexican-inspired cuisine and agave spirits back home to the Carolinas is truly a dream realized,” says Melang.

SEE YOU ON CINCO DE MAYO
To celebrate the grand opening, Matador will host an all-day Cinco de Mayo party on Monday, May 5, complete with all-day drink specials, live entertainment, and a festive atmosphere. Guests can also explore Matador’s tequila-forward cocktail menu and agave spirits list, the full menu of Mexican-inspired cuisine, and happy hour deals available from 4–6 p.m. and 10 p.m. to close.

The grand opening celebration is open to the public, and seating will be available downstairs on a first-come, first-served basis. The Matador is open seven days a week from 11 a.m. to midnight, with no minors allowed after 9 p.m.

To learn more about The Matador, visit the website and follow along with @matador_restaurants on Instagram.

GREENVILLE, SC – The next Pop-Up Movie from the Greenville Jewish Film Festival is a compelling story of religious tolerance set against the backdrop of a desert survival movie.

No Name Restaurant is a heartwarming, culture-clash odyssey about the improbable friendship between a stranded Brooklyn Jew and an Arab nomad in the vast Sinai Desert, bringing humor and camaraderie. Ultra-Orthodox Ben sets out to rescue Alexandria, Egypt’s dwindling Jewish community, but finds himself marooned. His last glimmer of hope rests with Adel, a gruff Bedouin in search of his lost camel. At first, they clash over cultural misunderstandings, until their broken-down SUV unites them in a fight for survival. This tender, whimsical road trip, set in breathtaking desertscapes, offers a parable of religious tolerance.

No Name Restaurant will be shown Sunday, April 27 at 4 p.m. at the Camelot Cinemas, 48 E. Antrim Drive, Greenville.

Tickets can be purchased here (https://greenvillejewishfilmfestival.com/pop-up-movies/). Adult tickets are $18, and student tickets are $14. Both include popcorn and a drink. Students can email info@greenvillejewishfilmfestival.com for a discount code.

“With each screening, our Pop-Up Movies series seeks to spark meaningful dialogue and bring our community together through the power of storytelling,” said Caroline Warthen, co-chair of the Greenville Jewish Film Festival.

About The Greenville Jewish Film Festival:
The Greenville Jewish Film Festival, established in 2018, hopes to inspire the community to see beyond differences, and instead, connect over the ties that bind everyone – respect, love and humanity. The selection of movies allows for an opportunity to think critically and feel powerful. Learn more at www.greenvillejewishfilmfestival.com.

CALABASH, NC – One of the Southeast’s premier property management companies, NHE, Inc, will be in charge of creating a sense of community for the residents at The View at Crow Creek.

This brand-new, luxury apartment community can be found in the heart of charming Calabash, and is just minutes from North Myrtle Beach along Highway 17. Located near the scenic Crow Creek Golf Club, it offers spacious two- and three-bedroom apartments that are designed with modern amenities and upscale finishes to elevate life. Premium features include a resort-style pool, a state-of-the-art fitness center, and meticulously landscaped grounds that offer the perfect blend of relaxation and recreation. Learn more at www.theviewatcrowcreeknc.com

With more than 50 years of professional property management, NHE provides highly experienced and educated individuals with the capability to maintain physical assets resulting in improved asset preservation for its communities. This marks the second partnership with Carolinas-based Olympus Development in North Carolina in the past few months. NHE also manages The Nixon in Wilmington, N.C. for Olympus Development.

“We are excited to be bringing this amazing community online along with a great partner in Olympus Development,” said Taylor Davis, President of NHE.

Bank of America is teeing up $5 rounds of golf for young players here in the Upstate as part of its newly announced “Golf with Us” initiative.

Through a partnership with Youth On Course, Bank of America is funding golf for kids ages 6-18 at thousands of courses around the country and locally to grow the next generation of golfers.

• Children ages 6-18 in the upstate are encouraged to enroll in a free, one-year membership to Youth on Course courtesy of Bank of America.
• Enrollment is open until May 24, 2025 at BofA.com/GolfwithUs.
• Golf with Us includes access to Legacy Pines Golf Club (Greenville), 3’s Greenville, The Creek Golf Club (Spartanburg), Heddles Hideaway (Spartanburg), The Rock Golf Club (Pickens), and more for $5 or less per round. The full list is available at YouthOnCourse.org.
• Program membership also includes a registered handicap index in the United States Golf Association’s Golf Handicap Information Network (GHIN) system and continued development and learning opportunities.
• The offer launched during the 2025 Masters Tournament, of which Bank of America serves as Champion Partner.

“Through Golf with Us, BofA is showing young people – including many here in the Upstate – what is possible in golf, and in life, when they work hard to achieve their goals,” said Stacy Brandon, president, Bank of America Upstate South Carolina. “By offering new opportunities for Upstate kids to play golf here in our backyard, we are empowering kids and creating a positive impact in our community through the transformational power of sports.”

Pickens, SC – April 14, 2025 – Blue Ridge Electric Cooperative, a member-owned distribution utility providing power to nearly 74,000 members who live in rural communities in Anderson, Oconee, Pickens, Greenville and Spartanburg counties, today announced the results of their 2025 Annual Meeting. The drive-thru Annual Meeting is held to officially elect board members who are nominated during the District meetings.

The following matters were voted upon at the April 10th Annual Meeting drive-thru at the Pickens and Oconee campuses by 6,384 members.

The report of the Cooperative Board and Management
A resolution by the Board to amend the Cooperative’s Bylaws

Spencer Dalton was reelected for Pickens Seat 4 and Kenneth Southerlin was reelected for Greenville/Spartanburg Seat 1. Gresham Barrett, who served in the U.S. House of Representatives for eight years, was newly elected for Oconee Seat 2. All three ran uncontested.

The business portion of the meeting can be viewed here.

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About Blue Ridge Electric Cooperative

For nearly 85 years, Blue Ridge Electric Cooperative has provided power to people who live in rural communities in Anderson, Oconee, Pickens, Greenville and Spartanburg counties. Serving more than 72,000, the member-owned, not-for-profit electric distribution utility is committed to its mission of “service second only to safety.” Looking to the future, Blue Ridge Electric Cooperative will continue to dedicate itself to safely electrifying the lives of its members.

For more information about Blue Ridge Electric Cooperative, visit www.BlueRidge.coop.

Greenville, SC – Goodwill Industries of Upstate/Midlands South Carolina (GIUMSC) has announced an exciting new venture, Goodwill at the Trail, a reimagined shopping and community experience at their newly renovated Haywood Road location, directly connected to the iconic Swamp Rabbit Trail. This unique destination blends Goodwill’s mission-driven impact with exciting new retail concepts and community services – and is launched in tandem with the inspiring Goodwill Legacy Wall Brick Campaign.

Goodwill at the Trail is not just a store – it’s an experience. Shoppers and trail-goers alike can explore three unique concepts under one roof:
• Auten’s Loft – A curated boutique offering high-quality, specialty items all at thrift prices.
• SecondStory – A cozy thrift bookstore stocked with thousands of titles.
• A New Retail Store- A refreshed, modernized Goodwill shopping space built around sustainability and discovery.

More than just a shopping destination, Goodwill at the Trail will also be home to the Upstate Resource and Opportunity Center (ROC) – a comprehensive hub for training, career navigation, and wraparound services that help individuals find meaningful, life-changing employment.

“Goodwill at the Trail represents the next step in our evolution – one where our mission and retail experience connect more deeply with the community,” said Pat Michaels, President & CEO of GIUMSC. “We are creating something entirely new for our 16-county footprint – a space that invites people in, supports their goals, and allows them to be part of something bigger. This new opportunity connects Goodwill to the growth of the Upstate community by offering a one-of-a-kind thrifting destination where people can access the new Swamp Rabbit Trail before or after they help others by donating or shopping at our stores.”

To mark this milestone, GIUMSC is inviting the community to quite literally become part of the legacy through the Goodwill Legacy Wall Campaign. For a recurring monthly gi