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What's up Easley! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Which SDPC standouts just earned top honors for 2026–27?
  • Which Easley High alum just earned a USC endowed scholarship?

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

Today's riddle: What did the bartender say to the jumper cables when they walked in? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Partly sunny and very hot, with a high of 98 and low of 73 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Thursday: Mostly sunny and very hot, temps: high: 96, low: 72.
  • Friday: Very hot, with a high of 97 and low of 72 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Gamboa, Moats named 26-27 SDPC employees of the year (yourpickenscounty.com) — Two standout School District of Pickens County employees have been named 2026–27 Teacher and Support Employee of the Year, with one finalist serving the Easley transportation area. The story highlights how Pickens High's Marlynde Gamboa and R.C. Edwards' Joy Moats go far beyond their job descriptions to support students, staff, and families, and notes the bonuses and community support tied to these honors.
   

• Recipients of 2026-27 Endowed Scholarships Announced (gamecocksonline.com) — A former Easley High School pitching standout, Walker Cox, is among University of South Carolina athletes awarded endowed scholarships for the 2026–27 year. USC Athletics announced 28 scholarship recipients across several sports, spotlighting their recent performances and academic achievements while also inviting potential donors to learn more about endowing future scholarships.
   

📸 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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🗓 Events Nearby

    Wednesday September 2
  • Girls Golf vs Greer
    Greenville Senior High Academy The Preserve at Verdae Golf Club, 650 Verdae Blvd, Greenville
    4:30 pm
  • Varsity Girls Tennis vs CCES (At GCC)
    Greenville Senior High Academy Greenville Country Club, 239 Byrd Blvd, Greenville, SC 29605
    5:00 pm
  • Volleyball Away Game at Blue Ridge Middle
    Lakeview Middle Greenville, SC 29617
    5:30 pm
  • The Grateful Brothers Poe Mill Music Residency →
    Poe Mill Music, 904 Pinckney St, Greenville
    7:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Hello I'm New here.
    I'm looking for new friends and new hobbies. I'm semi retired. (Nextdoor 3 & 20)
  • ODD JOBS done.
    I'm a hard worker and very capable. I have a small pickup truck and trailer. If you need something done. Moving , hauling, trash removal, lawn mowing… (Nextdoor 3 & 20)
  • Tasty Restaurant Group - Tasty Hut, LLC posted a job opening for Team Member in Easley. Apply here.
  • Sun Com Mobile posted a job opening for Bilingual Retail Sales Consultant in Easley. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Easley here.

🗞 Nearby News

Pickens

  • Bridge replacement project in rural Pickens County (wgog.com)
  • Missing SC man's car found abandoned in Idaho wilderness (wyff4.com)
  • George Pickens' Golf Swing Had His Cowboys Teammates In Tears (bnd.com)

Greenville

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: Don't you 2 start anything (Thank you Mary L. for sending it in!)
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