🌱 Patch AM: How did an Easley commissioner sway a controversial arts funding vote?

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• How did an Easley commissioner sway a controversial arts funding vote?

Also on today's calendar: Magnolia & Memories Tour and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why was the scarecrow given an award? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Sunday: Rain and a thunderstorm, with a high of 71 and low of 65 degrees.
• Monday: Humid; an a.m. shower or two, temps: high: 80, low: 57.
• Tuesday: Breezy in the morning, with a high of 75 and low of 51 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• S.C. LGBTQ arts groups speak out after commission votes to deny funding (wrdw.com) — An Easley-based member of the South Carolina Arts Commission joined a narrow board majority in denying grant funding to two LGBTQ-focused arts groups, sparking discrimination concerns and possible legal action. The decision, influenced by legislative and gubernatorial pressure, could reshape how arts organizations statewide seek funding and raises questions about whether future grants tied to controversial issues will face similar scrutiny.
   

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Wednesday October 7
• Clemson MBA Coffee Chats | Easley/Powdersville →
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Other local events

Monday October 5
• DMS Volleyball at West Oak
  Dacusville Middle School Easley, SC 29640
  5:30 pm
Tuesday October 6
• Band Fall Concert
  Dacusville Middle School Easley, SC 29640
  7:00 pm
Wednesday October 7
• Magnolia & Memories Tour →
  117 South Pendleton Street, Easley
Thursday October 8
• U-Pick Thursday →
  Sassafrass Flower Farm, 255 Alex Drive, Easley
  5:00 pm
• Mark Webb →
  Grainyard, 122 Folger Ave, Easley
  6:30 pm
• Music Video Bingo →
  Southern Weaving Food Hall, 210 Fern St, Easley
  7:00 pm
Friday October 9
• Situational Clarity →
  SCGS Classroom, 8114 Old Greenville Hwy, Easley
  3:30 pm
• Upstate Swing and Brass →
  Grainyard, 122 Folger Ave, Easley
  6:30 pm
Saturday October 10
• SC Carry Permit →
  SCGS Classroom, 8114 Old Greenville Hwy, Easley
  9:30 am
• Loved by Jewell DIY Trick-or-Treat Bag Party →
  111 Walkers Way, Easley
  11:00 am
• Andrew Crocker →
  Grainyard, 122 Folger Ave, Easley
  6:30 pm

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🗞 Nearby News

Powdersville

• Football Recap: Wren Picks Up Sixth Consecutive Win (maxpreps.com)

Liberty

• Parent's tip leads to gun found in student's car at Liberty High School, officials say (foxcarolina.com)

Pickens

• First Responder Friday: Pickens Police Department (wspa.com)
• Multi-county emergency response training set to begin October 5 (wspa.com)
• What SC voters should know as voter registration deadline approaches (wspa.com)

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "Why was the scarecrow given an award?" — Because he was outstanding in his field! (Thank you Teresa M. for sending it in!)
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