Summer 2024 Newsletter

Thank you for a wonderful Spring Social! 

The NMCA 2024 Spring Social was a huge success.  It was great to see neighbors gathering together and many meeting for the first time. We gained several new members, including business members.  Be sure to check out our business member list below.

Thank you again to our generous sponsors:

Reminders about Golf Carts from the Greenville Police Department via WYFF

• The golf cart must be insured, permitted and registered with SCDMV using this link.
• Once the golf cart permit and registration document have been issued, you must place the permit decal on the golf cart and carry the registration document in the golf cart at all times.
• The golf cart must remain within four miles of an address listed on the SCDMV permit.
• It can only be driven on a secondary highway or street with a posted speed limit of 35 miles an hour or less.
• The golf cart may be operated during daylight hours only.
• The driver must be at least 16 years old with a valid driver’s license.

Swamp Rabbit Trail Expansion

A new mountain biking trail is open near Greenville’s airport district, running parallel to the Prisma Health Swamp Rabbit Trail.  Article linked here

A note on Fireworks and Noise

Greenville County allows fireworks until 1 AM going into July 5.  Noise in excess of 60 decibels is not permitted between 10 PM and 7 AM on most other days of the year.  Link to Noise Ordinance

Upcoming Events:

• July 4 Fireworks: Unity Park 6 PM – 10 PM Live music throughout the evening with fireworks going off at 9:30 PM
• Monday Nights May 20 – July 29 Free Yoga at Camperdown Plaza from 6:30 – 7:30 PM
• 2nd Tuesday of Each Month – Trivia at Community Tap North Main
• First Fridays Yoga Friday, July 5  12-1 PM Good Art Co., 10 Central Ave., Greenville | Free | Enjoy a free yoga class in the gallery
• Frist Fridays Gallery Crawl Friday, July 5 6-9 PM
• Beautiful Music for Beautiful Minds, Thursday, September 26th, 7 – 10 PM @ Hyatt Regency Greenville Purchase tickets HERE
• Thursday, August 22nd Save the Date for “No Kids, S’more Fun” Adult Night at the Children’s Museum of the Upstate Tickets will be $75 per person and $135  per couple including 3 drink tickets, camp-themed light bites, and more. More details to come

Keep your dollars in your community. The following companies are committed to preserving the beauty and economic well-being of the North Main Community and the greater Greenville area.

If you want to see your company listed here, please join the NMCA today!

• Allen Tate Realtors (864.386.3180) – Self-employed Real Estate Agent – Specializing in The North Main Community
• Arrive’e (864.275.2084) – Arrivée is a unique salon experience which was built to focus on one client at a time.
• Barrett-MacKenzie, LLC (864.232.6247) – Full service domestic relations and criminal defense law firm.
• Bohemian Cafe (864.233.0006) – A melting pot of great flavors serving lunch, dinner, and Sunday brunch, with a full bar and relaxed atmosphere.
• Coffee Underground (864.298.0494) – We are a locally owned coffee house & cafe specializing in freshly made desserts & coffee roasted on premises. Located at the corner of Coffee & Main. If you’re looking for Mice on Main, Marvin Jr. is one of our regulars, you can’t miss him!
• Cole Properties (864.233.1606) – Designer, Artist, and Recognized Scholar of the arts and crafts movement, Trey Cole has more than a quarter century of designing and building award winning residential properties throughout the upstate, including many here in the North Main Community.
• Community Tap (864.631.2525) – The concept behind TCT is quite simple: to provide really good beer and wine in an atmosphere that’s casual and inviting. Mike Okupinski initiated the vision, and his buddy, Ed Buffington, joined the project shortly thereafter.
• Curry, P.A. (864.855.5621) – Curry PA has been a leader in accounting, financial and businesses services since 1998. While numbers are our business we don’t expect our clients to be treated like one.
• D’Allesandro’s Pizza (864.252.4700) – Greenville residents John Petrich (North Main resident) & his stepson Chad Matheny have partnered with brothers Nick & Ben D’Allesandro to bring their favorite pizza to the Upstate. Good time & a Great Bite! Visit D’al’s for delicious pizza & salads!
• Dahlia a Florist (864.232.0112) – Custom, artful flower arrangements – when you want something different.
• Daylily and Hosta Gardens (864.297.9043) – We now grow and sell over 1000 different AHS registered varieties and have about 30,000 plants. The garden is open only on weekends, April through June.
• Deb Sofield (864.275.8877) – Interviewing is never easy. Public Speaking coach Deb Sofield’s Interview Advantage gives you the lead to stand out from others for the Professional Job, Scholarship, Internship or College position that is yours. Call 864-275-8877.
• Drop-in Store (864.242.0111) – The best kept secret in Greenville. Maria’s Kitchen located at the back of the store serves the best food in town. Plus the widest selection of craft beer.
• Fifth Third Bank (864.252.3263) – Fifth Third Bank is located at 225 E. Stone Ave. The Financial Center Manager is Tim Bishop. His contact information is Timothy.Bishop@53.com Call Fifth Third Bank at 864-252-3263 or visit their website www.53.com.
• Gary Hester Interiors (864.232.4975) – Interior Design
• Hall of Fame Sports Grill (864.346.8378) – We are a neighborhood sports bar serving fabulous food. Come watch the game in a one-of-a-kind atmosphere with TVs in every direction so you never miss a moment. Grab some friends, take advantage of our Happy Hour specials, and unwind after a day at work
• Henry’s Smokehouse (864.232.7774) – We use the best ingredients, the leanest butt in town. Our BBQ is cooked in the old fashioned Southern tradition.
• Jason Elliot Law Firm (864.235.5308) – Jason Elliott Law Firm handles family law matters, criminal defense, real estate closings, personal injury, and more. Contact us to discuss resolving your legal issues today.
• Jenny Pancoast Styling (404.840.3084) – A Southeast-based stylist, Jenny provides wardrobe consulting services to clients & editorial partners in Greenville & across the Southeast .Services include Closet Edits, Personal Shopping, Event Styling, Bridal Stying, & more.
• Ji-Roz Restaurant (864.373.9445) – Delicious Mediteranean foods that are sure to satisfy. From salads and gyros to skewers or rotisserie chicken, dishes are crafted with fresh ingredients and a passion for serving only the best.
• Jordan Wholesale Lumber Co., Inc. (864.232.9686) – Wood Flooring Sales & Installation Since 1934
• Law Office of Christine Howard (864.282.8575) – Law office handling domestic law, divorces, custody, etc.
• LMG Architects (864.438.0561) – You deserve a refreshing architectural experience. LMG can change the way you think about architecture. See for yourself. Lura & Mark Godfrey are a dream team!
• MarbleLife of the Carolinas (888.627.2530) – MARBLELIFE is the world leader in stone and tile care. We now have a wide spectrum of services for residential and commercial surfaces such as marble, stone, granite, terrazzo, ceramic, porcelain, grout, concrete, vinyl and more.
• Marchant Real Estate, Inc. (864.467.0085) – Locally owned Greenville Real Estate/Property Management Company located in Downtown’s North Main area.
• Margaret “Tara” Pickens of eXp Realty (864.901.9644) – Real estate agent living here in the North Main Community. Specializing in Greenville’s North Main, yet Servicing ALL the Upstate
• Nathalie Morgan, LLC (864.242.6655) – Practice areas include Family Law and Immigration.
• North Main Handyman (864.735.7140) – Adam is here to help, but he brings more than just tools to each job. North Main Handyman wants to provide the confidence and security that you should expect when welcoming someone into your home.
• Northgate Soda Shop (864.235.6770‎) – Downtown Greenville’s classic soda shop and diner.
• Northside United Methodist Church (864.233.8359) – A local Methodist Church located at 435 Summit Drive.
• Palmetto Plating Company (864.859.9314) – Providing High Quality Metal Finishing Services in South Carolina and Beyond
• Plant & Tree Solutions ( 864.601.5115) – Fertilization & Organic Soil Conditioning, Insect & Disease Control, ISA Certified Arborists, Tree Risk Assessments, Horticultural Consulting, Mosquito Control. Please visit our website for a comprehensive list of services.
• Rhett Brown | The Marchant Company (864.305.1818) – As a native of Greenville & resident of the North Main area, I am happy to not only be your neighborhood Realtor, but also your neighbor!
• Royal Engineering, Inc. (864.235-4425) – Structural Engineer Consultant
• Schneider Tree Care (864.244.3088) – Tree care services – fertilization, removals, pruning, stump grinding and mulch.
• Southern Accent Designs (603.520.6570) – Fine art, decorative arts as well as murals, faux finishes, pet portraits, and house portraits. Inquiries for commissioned artwork are always welcomed.
• Swamp Rabbit Cafe and Grocery (864.255.3385) – A community cafe and grocery store specializing in local food. Our grocery store sells products from over 150 different vendors- including: produce, raw milk and Happy Cow milk, meat, and more! The cafe has scratch made scones, bread, sandwiches, organic produce and more!
• The Carolina Law Group (864.312.4444) – Law firm that handles Personal Injury, Worker’s Comp. and Criminal cases. Where the Client Comes First.
• The Haro Group of Keller Williams (864.312.6424) – Our vision-to deliver the best possible transaction for our clientele. Conveniently located downtown. North Main is a focus area for us! Over 70% of our clients are from word-of-mouth or referrals.
• The Sunnie and DeWorken Group (864.905.5529) – The Sunnie and DeWorken Group is a pro-business government relations firm, helping businesses and business associations meet their goals in state government.
• Universal Joint (864.252.4055) – Universal Joint has set up shop in Greenville to offer great food, an always-rotating draft & bottle selection, a friendly neighborhood atmosphere, and an easy going bar scene. Come enjoy our patios, yell at our TV’s when your team is playing, grab a
• Vibe Fitness LLC (864.609.4144) – Group Fitness Trainer, Personal Trainer, Health Coach. Andrea is a fitness instructor/personal trainer with a passion to help people live their best lives using mobility, flexibility, and functional training.
• Watson Fowler Attorneys at Law (864.467.0380) – Watson Fowler Attorneys at Law offer clients over 60 combined years of outstanding criminal defense experience.
• WildEarth Landscaping LLC (864.242.9225) – Eco-friendly landscape design, consultation and installation focusing on residential and small business clientele – including rain gardens and native plant gardens.
• Wilson Associates Real Estate (864.640.8700) – Wilson Associates Real Estate is an agency of select real estate professionals intent on serving Greenville and Upstate South Carolina with excellence. “We know Greenville’s neighborhoods and we know real estate. Just very good real estate.”
• Yacobi Law Firm (864.233.3750) – Attorney Stephen Yacobi has been representing Social Security disability claimants from Greenville, South Carolina, and surrounding areas for over 30 years. He understands the disability evaluation system and can give you an expert evaluation.