🌱 Patch AM: Rabid bat found in Easley prompts urgent warning for pet owners

Hi Easley! We have the latest buzz right here. Let's keep you in the loop and get this morning started right! ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

• Rabid bat found in Easley prompts urgent warning for pet owners
• Easley Tropical Grille workers included in $618,888 back‑pay settlement

Also on today's calendar: Alexander Hovrath and 5 more events.

Today's riddle: What has a neck but no head? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Saturday: Humid; a stray p.m. t-storm, with a high of 83 and low of 68 degrees.
• Sunday: A t-storm around in the p.m., temps: high: 86, low: 68. 🌶 Hot!
• Monday: An afternoon t-storm or two, with a high of 91 and low of 70 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• SC health officals reports rabies exposures after skunk, bats test positive (greenvilleonline.com) — Health officials confirm a rabid bat in Easley that exposed two cats, part of a wider spike in rabies cases across South Carolina. Residents are urged to keep pets vaccinated, avoid contact with distressed wildlife, and promptly report any bites or possible exposures to public health authorities.
   

• Over $618K recovered in back wages for Tropical Grille workers denied full pay (foxcarolina.com) — Tropical Grille workers in Easley are among 779 employees statewide receiving part of $618,888 in back wages after a federal investigation into wage and child labor violations. The U.S. Department of Labor also fined the restaurant group and is requiring new training and compliance steps, while offering a hotline to help workers understand their rights.
   

📸 Around Easley

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Easley

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★ Featured events ★

Thursday September 3
• David Locke →
  The Grainyard, 122 Folger Ave, Easley
  6:30 pm

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Other local events

Monday August 31
• Strengthening Families Program
  West End Elementary School Easley, SC 29642
  6:00 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
Friday September 18
• Matt Buckland →
  The Grainyard, 122 Folger Ave, Easley
  6:30 pm
• Palmetto Varsity Football @ Easley →
  Easley High School, 154 Green Wave Blvd, Easley
  7:30 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Saturday August 29
• Yoga in the Galleries
  Greenville County Museum of Art 420 College St, Greenville, SC 29601
  9:00 am
• Away Team Don Gilm →
  The Grainyard, 122 Folger Ave, Easley
  6:30 pm
Sunday August 30
• Sundays at 2: Gallery Tour
  Greenville County Museum of Art 420 College St, Greenville, SC 29601
  2:00 pm
• THE ODD COUPLE →
  Foothills Playhouse, 201 S 5th St, Easley
  3:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• This morning 2 dogs ran thru my backyard.
  Not the usual black labs. I caught a pic of this one. Both very skittish. Pine Mountain Drive. (Nextdoor Hallmark)

• YMCA of Easley, Pickens & Powdersville posted a job opening for Swim Instructor (All Branches) in Easley. Apply here.
• The Home Depot, Inc. posted a job opening for Lot Associate in Easley. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Easley here.

🗞 Nearby News

Liberty

• Suspect Arrested After Assault and SWAT Barricade in Liberty (wsnwradio.com)

Pickens

• Driver killed in early morning crash in Pickens County, troopers say (foxcarolina.com)
• Deputies: Woman charged after traffic stop on I-85 uncovers kilo of meth (wyff4.com)
• Weather alert affecting Upstate SC Friday afternoon - gusts may reach 50 mph (thestate.com)

Ok Easley! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A bottle (Thank you Netty W. for sending it in!)
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