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Changes made to Greenville's social districts

PRE News & Ideas | By Annette Weston
Published January 11, 2023 at 10:40 AM EST
After approval by the city council in August, two social districts open in downtown Greenville on Thursday.
(Photo: City of Greenville)
After a Greenville City Council vote on Monday, the Uptown and Dickinson Avenue Social Districts will be combined into one social district, beginning February 1. It will be called the Greenville Uptown Social District.

The social districts in Uptown Greenville are being changed, just two months after they went active.

After a Greenville City Council vote on Monday, the Uptown and Dickinson Avenue Social Districts will be combined into one social district, beginning February 1. It will be called the Greenville Uptown Social District.

The hours have been changed to 11 a.m. to 10 p.m., Thursday through Saturday.

Social districts allow people to drink beer, wine, or cocktails purchased from licensed sellers as they walk through a defined area of the downtown.
Annette Weston
Annette is originally a Midwest gal, born and raised in Michigan, but with career stops in many surrounding states, the Pacific Northwest, and various parts of the southeast. An award-winning journalist and mother of four, Annette moved to eastern North Carolina in 2019 to be closer to family – in particular, her two young grandchildren. It’s possible that a -27 day with a -68 windchill in Minnesota may have also played a role in that decision. In her spare time, Annette does a lot of kiddo cuddling, reading, and producing the coolest Halloween costumes anyone has ever seen. She has also worked as a diversity and inclusion facilitator serving school districts and large corporations. It’s the people that make this beautiful area special, and she wants to share those stories that touch the hearts of others. If you have a story idea to share, please reach out by email to westona@cravencc.edu.
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