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In today's newsletter:

• Expect more helicopters over Greenville as rescue teams train this week.
• What Greenville County residents should do during tonight's flood advisory.
• How Furman's furious comeback in Greenville fell just short.

Also on today's calendar: Free Bra Fittings to Support Breast Cancer Awareness 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 with partial sunshine, temps: high: 81, low: 57.
• Tuesday: Sunny, nice and less humid, with a high of 75 and low of 52 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Multi-county emergency response training set to begin October 5 (wspa.com) — Starting October 5, residents in Greenville County may see more emergency crews and low-flying helicopters as a multi-county rescue training exercise gets underway. The SC Helicopter Aquatic Rescue Team will practice water insertions and winch rescues in rugged Upstate terrain, helping local responders stay prepared for hard-to-reach emergencies without alarming nearby communities.
   

• Flood advisory in place for Greenville County until 1 a.m. Sunday due to heavy rainfall (thestate.com) — A National Weather Service advisory warns of potential flooding in Greenville County through 1 a.m. Sunday, urging residents to avoid flooded roads and low-lying areas. Locals are reminded to seek higher ground if in flood-prone zones, stay out of basements with standing water, and call 911 if trapped by rising water or electrical hazards.
   

• Wofford beats Furman, 32-25, in 100th all-time meeting (wspa.com) — In Greenville's Paladin Stadium, Wofford spoiled Furman's 100th all-time meeting by striking early with multiple long touchdowns and holding on for a 32-25 win. The detailed recap highlights big plays, key stats, and how Furman's late rally fell just short for local fans.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Greenville

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★ Featured events ★

Friday October 9
• Free Bra Fittings to Support Breast Cancer Awareness →
  Dillard's, 700 Haywood Rd, Greenville
  10:00 am

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Other local events

Sunday October 4
• Say What Sunday Night Poetry at Coffee Underground →
  Coffee Underground, 1 E Coffee Street, Greenville
  7:30 pm
• Tony Baker →
  304 E. Stone Avenue, Greenville
  9:00 pm
Monday October 5
• GE Vernova Women's Network SWE Scholarship Race →
  Greenville SC
• Breastfeeding Class (Patewood) →
  Patewood Memorial Hospital - Community Room, 175 Patewood Drive, Greenville
• Senior Art Group →
  Centerwell Senior Primary Care, 101 Orchard Park Dr., Greenville
  9:00 am
• Mastering Oil Painting: Workshop with Diarmuid Kelly →
  Good Art Co., 10 Central Ave, Greenville
  10:00 am
• Greenville Track Club Members Meet GTC Youth Rabbits - Monthly Meeting →
  Greenville SC
  4:30 pm
Friday October 9
• The Rocky HORROR Picture Show LIVE Shadow Cast →
  Paper Moon Studios, 2415 Old Buncombe Rd, Greenville
  5:00 pm
Saturday October 10
• The Weirdo Arts & Community Flea Market →
  Poe West Greenville
  11:00 am
• The Rocky HORROR Picture Show LIVE Shadow Cast →
  2415 Old Buncombe Rd, Greenville
  5:00 pm
Saturday October 17
• Fall Book Festival →
  Randall House, 215 Randall St, Greer
  11:00 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Happy Friday to everyone.
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• Whataburger posted a job opening for Restaurant Porter - Unit 1553 in Greenville. Apply here.
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🗞 Nearby News

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• Dems eyeing possible 2028 run campaign for South Carolina midterm candidates (southcarolinapublicradio.org)
• Disciple Celebrates 20 Years of 'Scars Remain' With a Merch Drop and Fall Tour, Starting Tonight (jubileecast.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

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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