š± See why a Blacksburg lineman made the Upstateās top-10 list
Blacksburg, South Carolina Patch AM: a 4 min readWhat's up Blacksburg! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. āļøļø
In today's newsletter:
- See why a Blacksburg lineman made the Upstateās top-10 list
Also on today's calendar: NC Conceal Carry Handgun Class and 2 more events.
Today's riddle: What is seen in the middle of March and April that canāt be seen at the beginning or end of either month? š¤ (Answer below!)
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- Wednesday: Mostly cloudy with a t-storm, with a high of 92 and low of 70 degrees. š¶ Hot!
- Thursday: Hot; a p.m. thunderstorm, temps: high: 96, low: 71.
- Friday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 96 and low of 72 degrees.
š° News we're reading
ā¢ Ranking Upstate's top 10 defensive linemen for 2026 SCHSL football season (greenvilleonline.com) ā Blacksburg football fans can watch senior lineman Clark anchor the Wildcatsā defense this fall, after earning Class 2A All-Region honors and a college offer from Concord University. Heās featured among the Upstateās top defensive linemen as teams gear up for the Aug. 28 SCHSL season kickoff. 
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Upcoming Events in
Blacksburg
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ā Featured events ā
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Kameron Marlowe with Laci Kaye Booth, Wesko ā
Jolly Park, 102 Railroad Ave, Gaffney
5:00 pm
Friday July 17
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Other local events
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NC Conceal Carry Handgun Class ā
Carolina Gun Fellas, 1470 York Rd, Blacksburg
9:00 am -
SC 250 Anniversary American Revolution Speaker Series - Aliene Humphries ā
Cherokee County Museum, 301 College Dr, Gaffney
6:00 pm -
Thicketty Fort Liberation Day ā
Fort Thicketty, State Rd S-11-584, Gaffney
10:00 am -
NC Conceal Carry Handgun Class ā
Carolina Gun Fellas, 1470 York Rd, Blacksburg
9:00 am
Sunday July 19
Thursday July 23
Saturday July 25
Saturday August 1
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š Events Nearby
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Porkchop Productions presents Dinosaur, Dinosaur Wolf! ā
Clover Public Library, 107 Knox St, Clover
2:30 pm -
Dinosaur Fossil, Shark Tooth and Seashell Hunting for Kids ā
Clover Public Library, 107 Knox St, Clover
2:00 pm -
Bitter Pines: Better Pines live at Courtneyās BBQ ā
Courtney's BBQ Inc, 1166 Hwy 55 E, Clover
7:00 pm -
Block Party: Design a Tote ā
Cherokee County Public Library, 300 E Rutledge Ave, Gaffney
3:00 pm -
York County Council Meeting (7/20) ā
York County Government, 6 S Congress St, York
6:00 pm -
A Dino Story Show & Puppet Workshop ā
Cherokee County Public Library, 300 E Rutledge Ave, Gaffney
10:30 am -
Miniature Painting Night! ā
Clover Public Library, 107 Knox St, Clover
5:00 pm
Thursday July 16
Friday July 17
Monday July 20
Tuesday July 21
Wednesday July 22
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š Nearby News
Gaffney
- Judge hits SC podcaster Mandy Matney with $176,500 in costs and fines for contempt (myrtlebeachonline.com)
- Ronnie Nance (gaffneyledger.com)
York
- This popular mobile game wants players to help recover lost Revolutionary War treasures (toledoblade.com)
- U.S. Navy's Most Heavily Armed Combat Ships Being Scrapped Without Replacement After Failed $3.7 Billion āHail Mary' Life Extension Program (19fortyfive.com)
Spartanburg
- James Burns Files for South Carolina State Senate District 15 (wrhi.com)
- Navigating Senior Care in the Summer: Safety Tips and When to Seek Support (heraldonline.com)
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: The letter āR.ā (Thank you Manuela A. for sending it in!)
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