When it comes to the latest trends in women's apparel, there's no better place to shop till you drop than Downtown Chucktown. And if you're searching for the finest threads in Greenville, look no further than Copper Penny - the Lowcountry's go-to shop for anyone that has a passion for fashion.
We have been dressing women in Greenville for over 34 years and offer upscale designer collections curated with a Southern eye. Here, women from around the United States discover sophisticated, effortless beauty for every season. Whether you're looking for a sassy new dress to impress that special someone or the perfect outfit for your next vacation, your options are endless at Copper Penny.
With easy-to-find locations close to Greenville's hottest spots, our curated selection of the newest, most popular women's clothing lines reflects the effortless glamour of Greenville. Whether you're a tidy professional or a fierce trend-setter, our goal is to help you find the perfect look for your own unique style. With designer brands like CK Bradley and Holst & Lee on hand year-round, finding your new look is easy and fun when you visit Copper Penny.
Our clothing lines give ladies a refreshing mix of one-of-a-kind authenticity with real wearability, allowing them to shine with confidence and style all year long. So, go ahead and spoil yourself - you deserve to look like a million bucks!
Diamonds are pretty and all, but honestly? Dresses are a girl's best friend. Dresses are fun, comfortable, and versatile. At Copper Penny, they're also fashionable and cute. We have a huge selection of women's dresses in Greenville, SC, from stylistic sheath dresses to drop-waist styles that will make your girlfriends jealous.
These dresses are made to fit your waist and then gradually flare out towards the hem. A-line dresses are excellent for minimizing thighs, hips, and midsections while pulling the eyes to your bust. This style of dress is a great fit for almost any body type. There's a reason why so many brides settle on A-Line dresses for their big day! With plenty of varieties, this is a kind of dress that you can wear again and again.
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Like the A-Line style, empire dresses are made to fit through your bust. Rather than creating a distinctly angular shape like the A-Line, the Empire style flows from the bust down. This is another kind of dress that fits many body types. From curvy to apple body shapes, the Empire draws focus to your bust and minimizes everything else. For lovely ladies on the shorter side, this style defines your silhouette, especially if you choose a maxi length dress.
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A throwback to the roaring 20's style flapper dresses, Drop Waist dresses look best on lean, athletic bodies that don't have too many curves in the hip area. The key to pulling off a Drop Waist style dress is to ensure that it's not hugging you. This dress is best worn when it is able to hang freely on your body.
SHOP NOWOnce you know the kind of waist that fits your body type, it's time to find your shape. A few of our most popular dress shapes include:
Any clothing store for women in Greenville, SC, worth its salt, will have plenty of fit & flare dresses for you to try. This common-shaped dress is one of the most popular on the market, mainly because they look great on every woman, regardless of age or shape. A timeless choice, fit & flare dresses fit through the bodice and flare out just below your hip. This helps develop a balanced, slimming silhouette for most women. If you want to accentuate your best assets and hide everything else, ask our experienced fashionistas to show you some the most popular fit & flare dresses at Copper Penny.
Time to start doing your happy dance! Fit & flare dresses have very balanced proportions, making them a true winner for every body type. Women with athletic builds love this dress for the extra curves. Women with apple-shaped bodies love how fit & flare dresses define their waistlines. Because this dress already looks like an hourglass on the hanger, it will be a natural fit for ladies with such a figure.
Shift dresses are typically rectangular in shape and tend to be comfy and forgiving since they aren't fitted. Also called a column dress, the shift dress is a great choice for polished professionals needing a conservative, fashionable outfit for work.
These dresses look fabulous on women with athletic, lean shapes and women with an apple-like figure. This kind of dress doesn't work well with a belt, so ladies with an hourglass figure may not be able to show off their curves in a shift. Try pairing this dress with a nice pair of heels for a beautiful new look!
Wrap dresses are one of the most popular styles on the market, because they give ladies of most shapes and sizes a flattering, fashionable dress option.
If you have an hourglass, apple, or generally curvy body shape, you're going to love wrap dresses. This style of dress offers a natural waist while placing emphasis on your bust. Wrap dresses give you a balanced silhouette and, with a knee-length fit, are great for any type of color or style, both day and nightwear.
Unless you're feeling extra sassy, chances are you're wearing a top at this very moment. Tops are garments that cover the top half of your body. At Copper Penny, we have an endless selection of tops in a wide range of styles - from basic tees to blouses and everything in between. If you're looking for the highest quality women's tops in Greenville, SC, you just hit the jackpot!
With that said, finding the right top for the right occasion is easier said than done. However, at Copper Penny, we make finding the right top fun. Whether you're looking for a top that makes a statement or you need a classic button-down for a subdued style, we've got your back. We only carry the most popular tops from the best brands and designers around the world.
Sometimes called broadcloth tops, poplins have classic characteristics and are often woven with an over/under weave. This kind of weave gives more substance to your top while also giving you room to breathe. Poplin shirts are typically soft and smooth, and are great for everyday business attire, some formal occasions, and for certain ceremonies. Sweet and feminine, our Bruna poplin eyelet bib top features ruffles at the sleeves and an eyelet lace yoke at the front. Pair your poplin with your favorite pair of shorts or jeans for a contemporary, relaxed look.
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Great for wearing solo or layered over a camisole or tank top, wrap tops are lightweight, versatile, and great for many different occasions. Wrap tops go well with jeans, maxi dresses, and high-waisted jeans or trousers. Our V-Neck Wrap SLV Top by Jayden is uber-popular at Copper Penny and the perfect choice for dressing down or dressing up. The choice is yours!
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For a dose of feminine fashion, be sure you add an off-the-shoulder top to your everyday wardrobe. A casual, sexy choice, off-the-shoulder tops have unique necklines that cut across your upper arms and chest, leaving your shoulders bare. The result is a flirty flash of skin, which elongates your neck and gives a relaxed, "daytime casual" look. Our Nola off-the-shoulder top pairs perfectly with shorts or even a flowy skirt and is hand-woven in Spain using Jacquard fabric.
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Who doesn't love a good tank top?! Tank tops are lightweight, versatile, and equally great for lounging in the yard or running errands on weekends. Tank tops lend an air of simplicity to your outfit and can be styled in endless ways. Take our Velvet Heart Victory Tank, for instance. This tank is a refreshing update on our classic sleeveless tank top, complete with fray details and a scoop neck. Throw in the fact that it's machine washable, and you have a wardrobe winner.
Shop NowHaving trouble finding the best top for your size and style? As the most trusted women's clothing boutique in Greenville, SC, Copper Penny has helped women discover new looks in the Lowcountry for more than two decades. We take pride in providing a personalized, boutique experience for our customers. If you have questions, give us a call or swing by one of our locations. We would be happy to give you our professional opinion.
Until then, here's a quick guide you can follow to help you find the right fit for your women's top in Greenville:
When choosing a women's top for your outfit, you have to consider how comfortable, confident, and beautiful you will feel. The best way to feel your best in an outfit is to make sure it fits correctly. To get started, you'll want to take your measurements. For most women's tops, the best areas to focus on are your hips, waist, and chest.
Hip Measurements: Measuring your hips is fairly easy. Take your measuring tape and use it to wrap around the widest area of your hips.
Waist Measurements: Take your measuring tape and place it at the very top of your hip bone. Wrap it all the way around your body. Try to keep your measuring tape in line with your belly button. For the most accurate measurements, stand up straight and breathe normally.
Chest Measurements: For an accurate chest measurement, take the end of your measuring tape and place it on the fullest area of your bust. From there, wrap the tape around your body, under your armpits, and around the blades of your shoulders. Then, wrap the tape tightly from the back of your body to the front, where you started.
Swing by Copper Penny and ask one of our friendly sales associates to help you out! While you're there, don't forget to check out our huge selection of women's tops in Greenville, SC.
Looking to take your style to the next level? You can also get in touch with a personal stylist directly from our website. With a personal stylist by your side, you can find stunning looks for specific occasions, using comfortable clothing in your favorite colors and cuts. Copper Penny is your one-stop-shop for fashionable, fun, fabulous designer clothing in Greenville. But don't take our word for it's come see for yourself!
FLORENCE, S.C. —Four people have been arrested in connection with child abuse at a day care in South Carolina.The Florence County Sheriff’s Office said the investigation involves Maranantha Christian School located on West Palmetto Street in Florence.More news: Flooding risk, storms, cooler temperatures: Active weather week ahead...
FLORENCE, S.C. —
Four people have been arrested in connection with child abuse at a day care in South Carolina.
The Florence County Sheriff’s Office said the investigation involves Maranantha Christian School located on West Palmetto Street in Florence.
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The Florence County Sheriff’s Office said Laurin B. Boyce, 73, a day care worker at the school, is accused of intentionally and repeatedly assaulting a child by slamming the head of the child into the crib, covering the child’s head with a blanket, pressing down on the child’s head for a length of time and also dragging the child out of the room.
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Investigators say Boyce is also accused of approaching a child on the playground, knocking the child over, picking the child up and carrying the child by the arm and leg before intentionally dropping the child from waist height on to the child’s head.
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Two other employees at the school have also been charged with failing to report child abuse and or neglect, the sheriff's office said.
Florence County Detention Center
Boyce, Patrick, Elmore, Kirven
Investigators say that Jessica Anngeline Elmore, 33, and Dawn Denise Kirven, 42, were notified of the abuse and were lawfully required to report the abuse to law enforcement and did not do so.
Investigators said Lee B. Patrick, 54, was in a position of trust at the school and lawfully required to report the abuse to law enforcement after becoming aware and did not do so.
All suspects are being held at the Florence County Detention Center while awaiting a bond hearing. This investigation is ongoing.
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Greenville Hurricanes Preview https://youtu.be/6WedFEQyRJ4?si=drt5tE3p2K0kMty3PROGRAM INFORMATIONHIGH SCHOOL NAME Greenville HurricanesMASCOT HurricanesCLASSIFICATION IndependentREGION Tri-State Independent LeagueHEAD COACH Mac CavinTWITTER @BaseballHCanes...
https://youtu.be/6WedFEQyRJ4?si=drt5tE3p2K0kMty3
HIGH SCHOOL NAME Greenville Hurricanes
MASCOT Hurricanes
CLASSIFICATION Independent
REGION Tri-State Independent League
HEAD COACH Mac Cavin
TWITTER @BaseballHCanes
INSTAGRAM @gvl_canes_baseball
HOME FIELD: Conestee Park/Shoeless Joe Jackson Field
PROGRAM CHAMPIONSHIPS Tri-State Independent League Championship - 2024
PRESEASON EVENT: Woodruff (scrimmage - 2/24, 6:30pm @ Woodruff high)
Fountain Inn Invitational (Tourn. - 3/5 - 3/8)
STARTERS RETURNING: 7
RETURNING PITCHERS: 3
WHAT TO WATCH FOR: Expected Team Strength - This year's group is returning 3 of our 4 starting infielders, and the core of our lineup with 7 starting position players returning. I'm expecting big things from our defense.. last year our identity was found in how we limited mistakes in the field. We would bounce back after an error, or bounce back after a miscommunication in the field.. but, for this group, I'm expecting sound defense. Clean games.
Offensively, we preach attacking early.. Early and often is the goal. Start the game strong in the early innings, and WIN in the end.
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Excited to build off of the ground that was laid last year with a league championship, and return to success through a tough non-conference schedule, and repeating in our league with this Spring '25 group.
PLAYERS TO WATCH
Owen Giles, OF, 2025, USC Salk Signee - Returning Starting CF, speedy, strong arm, high average middle of the order guy.
Trey Jacobs, 1B/RHP, 2026 - Captain, Returning all-conference 1B, RBI machine in the heart of the order.
Crash Martin, RHP/UTIL, 2026 - Returning Starting 3B/P, should anchor the pitching staff.
Daniel Wackerhagen, SS, 2026 - Captain, Returning Starting MIF, good hands, strong build, high potential.
Drake Martin, OF/C, 2026 - Returning Starter, speedy, strong arm, power from the left at the plate.
James Blackburn, OF, 2027 - Speedy, long, athletic, pop at the plate.
GREENVILLEGreenville News0:001:29The South Carolina Board of Education voted on Tuesday, Feb. 4, to add four more books to its state-sanctioned book ban list.This brings the number of books banned in S.C. schools to 11.Copies of the four books are to be removed from all public libraries in the state.Here's the books and why the SBE voted to ban them in schools.What books did the SBE ban on Tuesday?∎ "All Boys Aren't Blue" by George M. Johnson∎ "Flamer...
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The South Carolina Board of Education voted on Tuesday, Feb. 4, to add four more books to its state-sanctioned book ban list.
This brings the number of books banned in S.C. schools to 11.
Copies of the four books are to be removed from all public libraries in the state.
Here's the books and why the SBE voted to ban them in schools.
∎ "All Boys Aren't Blue" by George M. Johnson
∎ "Flamer" by Mike Curato
∎ "Push" by Sapphire
∎ "The Perks of Being a Wallflower" by Stephen Chbosky
Information detailing why the books were called into question can be found here.
Under state superintendent Ellen Weaver's Regulation 43-170, which passed on July 26, 2024, local educators and boards may ban material in schools that are not (1) age and developmentally appropriate and (2) educationally suitable and aligned with the purpose of S.C.'s instructional program, according to the S.C. Department of Education website. The regulation creates a uniform process for local school boards to review and hold public hearings on complaints raised within its district, establishing an appellate process to the SBE.
∎ "Bronx Masquerade" by Nikki Grimes
∎ "House on Mango Street" by Sandra Cisneros
∎ "A Court of Frost and Starlight" by Sarah J. Maas
∎ "A Court of Mist and Fury" by Sarah J. Maas
∎ "A Court of Thorns and Roses" by Sarah J. Maas
∎ "A Court of Wings and Ruin" by Sarah J. Maas
∎ "Damsel" by Elana Arnold
∎ "Normal People" by Sally Rooney
∎ "Ugly Love" by Colleen Hoover
∎ "1984" by George Orwell
∎ "Romeo & Juliet" by William Shakespeare
∎ "To Kill a Mockingbird" by Harper Lee
Nina Tran covers trending topics for The Greenville News. Reach her via email at ntran@gannett.com.
GREENVILLE — An Upstate private equity fund is accused of defrauding more than a thousand investors to the tune of $1 billion, according to a lawsuit filed by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.The SEC accuses Greenville-based Broad Street Global Management and its leaders of making numerous false statements to investors and using “deceptive schemes” to raise funding....
GREENVILLE — An Upstate private equity fund is accused of defrauding more than a thousand investors to the tune of $1 billion, according to a lawsuit filed by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.
The SEC accuses Greenville-based Broad Street Global Management and its leaders of making numerous false statements to investors and using “deceptive schemes” to raise funding.
The lawsuit, filed Jan. 29 in the U.S. District Court in south Florida, alleges that $170 million of the $1 billion in investments were subsequently rerouted to companies that top executives personally controlled.
Company leaders Joseph and Steven Baldassarra, both of Simpsonville, as well as David Feingold, who lives in Florida, are named in the complaint.
In a statement, a lawyer for BSG Management dismissed the allegations and accused the SEC of wrongly pursuing the company.
“Broad Street is strong as one of the largest private equity developers in the USA and when it has its opportunity to file its position in court next week, I think people are going to be shocked and disappointed with this government agency,” wrote Lorne Berkely, a Florida attorney.
BSG Management sued the SEC in 2024, claiming the agency’s two-year investigation into the company’s conduct was unfairly targeted, retaliatory and illegal. It dismissed any of the regulatory agency’s potential allegations, calling it “a massive fishing expedition.”
The company told the court that if the SEC was allowed to proceed, it could cause housing projects to lose funding, thousands of people to lose jobs and the housing market to fall into “chaos.”
The company’s preemptive lawsuit was dismissed.
Broadstreet and its associated companies invest in everything from building homes and hotels to crypto mining and land banking, according to its website. It has worked with companies such as Marriott Hotels, D.R. Horton and Culver’s.
The firm claims to have had a total economic impact of more than $10 billion across the Carolinas, creating tens of thousands of homes in the Southeast.
But in its lawsuit, the SEC says that BSG Management made numerous false statements to investors to raise funds — statements on finances, profitability, tax incentives and record keeping.
BSG also told its investors it would follow certain practices to protect their investments. Then, it changed its practices and significantly increased investors’ risk, the SEC claims.
These false statements helped raise $1 billion, the SEC says. Roughly $170 million of that money was transferred to the Baldassarras and to entities under the control of Feingold or the Baldassarras.
Josephbenjamin Inc., owned and controlled by Joseph Baldassarra, received approximately $65.7 million in payments from BSG bank accounts from at least Jan. 1, 2020, through at least Oct. 31, 2024, according to the lawsuit.
Just A Nice Day Inc., owned and controlled by Steven Baldassarra, received about $53.2 million in payments from Jan. 1, 2020, through Oct. 31, 2024.
The Baldassarras have no legitimate claim to those funds, and they must be returned to investors and the BSG Fund, the SEC says.
In its preemptive lawsuit, BSG Management criticized the SEC’s tactics, saying that the company fails to understand the complexities of the business and refused to allow BSG to explain.
“The government does not take kindly to being sued,” the company’s lawyer said in a written statement to The Post and Courier. “Of course they are going to react aggressively and sue back.”
The SEC is asking the court to freeze the company’s assets and appoint someone to oversee the firm’s conduct for the foreseeable future. It also asks the court to fine the defendants, force them to return the funds and stop them from further misconduct.
An Upstate restaurant has been recognized on a national scale.Bobby’s BBQ, which opened on the edge of downtown Fountain Inn in 2018, was named South Carolina’s most charming small-town restaurant by Food Network.“While many barbecue joints are run by a pitmaster with decades of experience, Bobby&r...
An Upstate restaurant has been recognized on a national scale.
Bobby’s BBQ, which opened on the edge of downtown Fountain Inn in 2018, was named South Carolina’s most charming small-town restaurant by Food Network.
“While many barbecue joints are run by a pitmaster with decades of experience, Bobby’s is special because its owner, “Tay” Nelson, is self-taught; he mastered the art of barbecue simply by watching YouTube videos,” Food Network writer Ni’Kesia Pannell wrote. “And while that may make one shy away from ordering up a slab, rest assured that Bobby’s is now one of the best barbecue spots in the state.”
Owner Octavius "Tay" Nelson didn’t even know his restaurant was in the running for such an accolade, he admitted. His wife, Sarah, had to call and let him know she’d seen a post.
“It is humbling and means the world to us,” Nelson said.
And yet, Nelson said, the recognition doesn’t change anything except the drive to work harder. And he has big plans. More immediately, Nelson has started doing whole hog barbecue with hash and rice on the first Saturday of each month, honoring a longstanding South Carolina tradition.
He is also focused on growing sales of his proprietary spice blends and sauces. Down the road, he would love to open another restaurant and perhaps be on television.
But everything is a process, he said. Nelson knows this well. His restaurant was the culmination of a decade of dreaming and working towards a goal.
Bobby’s BBQ is named in honor of Nelson’s father, Bobby Sr., and brother, Bobby Jr.
Growing up, Nelson’s father owned a restaurant and the younger Nelson learned the business at his father's side, but swore he’d never work in one.
But after Bobby Sr. passed away in 2008 and Bobby Jr. died in 2009, Nelson changed his mindset. He saw food as a way to connect with the people he loved and his community.
He had been playing with his father’s seasoning blend and developed a proprietary recipe that is perfect on pretty much anything.
At the same time, Nelson had gotten very interested in barbecue, particularly the central Texas style of cooking brisket in wood-burning smokers. He began experimenting, learning from YouTube videos and watching pitmasters like Aaron Franklin.
The learning, the passion and the family history culminated in the opening of Bobby’s BBQ in October 2018.
Moving forward, Nelson will continue his monthly first Saturday whole hog barbecues, and plans to continue to perfect his craft. He’s even toying with some new menu ideas.
“You are always learning,” he said. “You never get to the point where you know it all. If you do then you’re not going to grow anymore.”
See Food Network’s full list of top small-town restaurants here. And check out more about Bobby’s BBQ here. The next whole hog roast will be March 1 at the restaurant, 1301 N. Main St., Fountain Inn.
