Paul,
Thanks for attending. The drive from CLT is 1-1/2 Hrs on I-85S. as long as it isn't rush hour.

Good hotel selections at the intersection of I-85 & Pelham Road in Greenville. Plenty of chain restaurants near those hotels.

If you want a better class of dining experience look at the things to do page on the convention website. Lot of excellent choices there. Eat at least one meal downtown and visit the falls park bridge just off main street.

SF