🌱 Patch AM: Easley community remembers the life of Ghanma Jacob Bishara

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• Easley community remembers the life of Ghanma Jacob Bishara

Also on today's calendar: THE ODD COUPLE and 5 more events.

Today's riddle: What is the difference between a jeweler and a jailer? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Thursday: Humid; a p.m. t-storm or two, with a high of 86 and low of 69 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Friday: Humid with a heavy t-storm, temps: high: 84, low: 68.
• Saturday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 85 and low of 67 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Ghanma Bishara Obituary Aug 24, 2026 (robinsonfuneralhomes.com) — Easley residents are mourning 93-year-old Ghanma Jacob Bishara, who passed away Monday at her Easley home, with services and a memorial dinner planned locally this Thursday and Friday. A devoted mother, educator, and woman of faith, she built a new life in South Carolina after emigrating from Syria and remained active in the St. George Greek Orthodox Church community.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Easley

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★ Featured events ★

Friday August 28
• Benny Hagerty →
  The Grainyard, 122 Folger Ave, Easley
  6:30 pm

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Other local events

Friday August 28
• THE ODD COUPLE →
  Foothills Playhouse, 201 S 5th St, Easley
  7:30 pm
Monday August 31
• Strengthening Families Program
  West End Elementary School Easley, SC 29642
  6:00 pm
Thursday September 3
• David Locke →
  The Grainyard, 122 Folger Ave, Easley
  6:30 pm
Friday September 11
• Alexander Hovrath →
  The Grainyard, 122 Folger Ave, Easley
  6:30 pm
• THE LEGACY LIVES - AUSTIN IRBY AS ELVIS →
  Foothills Playhouse, 201 S 5th St, Easley
  7:30 pm
Sunday September 13
• Southern Weaving Food Hall →
  Southern Weaving Food Hall, 210 Fern St, Easley
  2:00 pm
• Jackson Truluck: Southern Weaving Food Hall →
  Southern Weaving Food Hall, 210 Fern St, Easley
  2:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Thursday August 27
• Pickens County & Upstate Pantry Summit →
  Rosewood Center, 419 E Main St, Liberty
  9:00 am
• BINGO THURSDAYS (1) →
  The Market at the Mill, 225 Pumpkintown Hwy, Pickens
  11:30 am
Saturday August 29
• Away Team Don Gilm →
  The Grainyard, 122 Folger Ave, Easley
  6:30 pm
Friday September 18
• Rocky Horror Picture Show →
  Pickens County Performing Arts Center, 314 W Main St, Liberty
  7:30 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Looking for recommendations for licensed plumber to replace single hole kitchen sink faucet, labor only, I will supply replacement faucet.
  If you are licensed, you may PM me with price and availability. Thanks in advance. (Nextdoor Westchester Easley)
• Here's a good before and after of a bathroom we just cleaned.
  If you need help or know someone who does let us know. (Nextdoor Arial - Breazeale)

• Pickens County YMCA posted a job opening for Group Wellness Instructor (All Branches) in Easley. Apply here.
• Ingles Markets Inc posted a job opening for 51 Overnight Associate in Easley. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Easley here.

🗞 Nearby News

Liberty

• How much recess time do kids really need? (san.com)

Pickens

• Pickens County council considers Lake Keowee development limits (wyff4.com)
• The Lodge House by Old Edwards announced at Lake Keowee, bringing major economic investment to Pickens County (whosonthemove.com)
• The perfect spots to stargaze this fall (towncarolina.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A jeweler sells watches and a jailer watches cells. (Thank you Jean D. for sending it in!)
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