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🌱 Patch AM: Easley community remembers educator and coach Charles “Charlie” Carter
Make time for THE ODD COUPLE on the Easley Patch calendar
Good day Easley! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- Easley community remembers educator and coach Charles "Charlie" Carter
Also on today's calendar: Passenger Princess and 5 more events.
Today's riddle: Why do fish live in salt water? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Thursday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 97 and low of 71 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Friday: Humid with a thunderstorm, temps: high: 90, low: 68.
- Saturday: Clouds and sun with a t-storm, with a high of 91 and low of 67 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Charles David Carter Obituary Aug 16, 2026 (robinsonfuneralhomes.com) — A longtime Easley resident and beloved Easley High School educator and coach, Charles "Charlie" Carter, has passed away at 78. Friends and former students can pay respects at visitation Thursday, Aug. 20, and a funeral service Saturday, Aug. 22, both held at Easley locations with burial at Robinson Memorial Gardens. 
📸 Around Easley
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Easley
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★ Featured events ★
- THE ODD COUPLE →
Foothills Playhouse, 201 S 5th St, Easley
3:00 pm
Saturday August 22
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Other local events
- PTO Skate Night
McKissick Academy of Science & Technology MAST
6:00 pm - All Pro Dads
McKissick Academy of Science & Technology MAST
6:45 am - Passenger Princess →
The Silos, 122 Folger Ave Ste A, Easley
6:30 pm - The Silos of Easley Presents Passenger Princess →
The Silos, 122 Folger Ave Ste A, Easley
6:30 pm - THE ODD COUPLE →
Foothills Playhouse, 201 S 5th St, Easley
3:00 pm - Strengthening Families Program
West End Elementary School Easley, SC 29642
6:00 pm - SDPC TOY/SEOY Banquet
McKissick Academy of Science & Technology Madren Center, Clemson
7:00 pm
Thursday August 20
Friday August 21
Saturday August 22
Sunday August 23
Monday August 24
Tuesday August 25
📣 Easley Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- BINGO THURSDAYS (1) →
The Market at the Mill, 225 Pumpkintown Hwy, Pickens
11:30 am - PTO Skate Night
McKissick Academy of Science & Technology MAST
6:00 pm - All Pro Dads
McKissick Academy of Science & Technology MAST
6:45 am - SDPC TOY/SEOY Banquet
McKissick Academy of Science & Technology Madren Center, Clemson
7:00 pm
Thursday August 20
Friday August 21
Tuesday August 25
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Update: Pet Reunited
A dog who went missing in Easley, SC, has been safely reunited with their family after 17 minutes. Message from Finder: "Meatball is so sweet and… (Nextdoor Belmont Plant/Watson Plc) - Walmart Neighborhood Market/Clemson is being remodeled.
Lots of markdowns. Yesterday 19 ct All detergent was $4.97. Last week, wine was selling at $4-5 per bottle. If you get a chance, stop by. Only 20… (Nextdoor Edgewood Oaks)
- GDI Integrated Facility Services - GDI, Inc. posted a job opening for Unarmed Security Guard in Easley. Apply here.
- Burger King posted a job opening for Team Member in Easley. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Easley here.
🗞 Nearby News
Liberty
- Obituaries 8-19-2026 (thejournalonline.com)
Pickens
- Pickens County launches South Carolina's first suicide loss support program (thetigercu.com)
- 2026 Fantasy Superflex Mock Draft 3.0: Caleb Williams a First-Rounder (wspa.com)
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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: Pepper makes them sneeze (Thank you Karla H. for sending it in!)
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