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Elgin, South Carolina Patch AM: a 3 min read

Good morning Elgin! We're back again in your inbox, keeping you updated with what's happening in and around town. ☀️

Coming up on the calendar:

  • CAROLINA FOOD TRUCK FESTIVAL at South Carolina State Fair
  • Columbia Vegfest 2026 at Segra Park

Today's riddle: What do French fries do when they haven’t seen each other in a while? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Sunday: A thunderstorm in spots, with a high of 95 and low of 72 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Monday: A heavy t-storm in the p.m., temps: high: 93, low: 73.
  • Tuesday: Intervals of clouds and sun, with a high of 93 and low of 71 degrees.

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Does anyone know is it a scam making hotel reservations and not being told the truth?
    . And once you arrive at your destination, then they start taxing on all these charges. Has anyone else been through that because I cannot seem to… (Nextdoor Plantation Pointe)
  • Love's Travel Stops & Country Stores, Inc. posted a job opening for Restaurant Team Member Part Time in Elgin. Apply here.
  • Love's Travel Stops & Country Stores posted a job opening for Restaurant Team Member in Elgin. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Elgin here.

🗞 Nearby News

Columbia

  • South Carolina Pride celebrations in Columbia and Greenville (qnotescarolinas.com)
  • SC man charged in West Columbia officer-involved shooting, SLED says (thestate.com)
  • Columbiana Centre now offers paid preferred parking (abccolumbia.com)

Ok Elgin! 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: “ketchup!” (Thank you Fauna T. for sending it in!)
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