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1. Crews to bury utility lines, add lighting along Greenville's Augusta Street (foxcarolina.com) — Road crews will start work Monday on Augusta Street in Greenville, burying overhead utility and traffic lines between Lupo Street and Melville Avenue and adding new streetlights to improve pedestrian safety. Most lane closures will happen overnight, but construction is expected to continue through next fall. City leaders call it one of Greenville's largest and most complex projects, so drivers should plan for long-term disruptions.
2. Fall for Greenville is ready rain or shine, organizers say (wspa.com) — Fall for Greenville is moving forward downtown under a rain-or-shine policy, even as forecasters warn of heavy weekend rain and possible localized flooding. Organizers say stages and infrastructure can handle wet weather, but thunder or lightning could pause performances. The city will share any schedule or safety updates on its official social media channels, so residents should check there before heading out.
3. Jaylen Samuel with eight rushing TDs leads Week 8 football top performers (greenvilleonline.com) — Upstate high school football players, including standouts from J.L. Mann, Hillcrest, Christ Church, and other nearby programs, turned in big performances in Week 8, with Southside Christian's Jaylen Samuel scoring eight rushing touchdowns. Covered by a Greenville News sports reporter, the roundup gives local fans a quick look at who's heating up as teams push toward the playoffs.
4. CAB recognizes New York Butcher Shoppe at annual conference (meatpoultry.com) — Greenville's own New York Butcher Shoppe just earned Certified Angus Beef's 2026 Rising Star award, highlighting the chain's growth and commitment to quality beef and customer education. With dozens of locations and more planned, the Greenville-based brand is being recognized for creative marketing, staff training, and strong ties to ranchers that supply its premium meats and prepared foods.
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