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Hey there, Greenville! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Hear how Greenville police handled the leopard escape in real time
  • How two Greenville students helped shape national AI rules for schools.
  • What deputies say led to gunfire at Lakeside Park Tuesday.

Also on today's calendar: GTC Rabbits Youth Running-Fall Session and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why did the burglar wear blue gloves? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Warm with periods of sun, with a high of 89 and low of 67 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Thursday: Partly sunny, warm and humid, temps: high: 89, low: 69.
  • Friday: Partly sunny, a t-storm; warm, with a high of 88 and low of 70 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. 911 call, police radio audio detail moments after leopard escaped enclosure at Greenville Zoo (wspa.com) — A newly released 911 call and police radio audio reveal how Greenville authorities rushed to secure the Greenville Zoo and Cleveland Park after an Amur leopard briefly escaped its enclosure in July. Officers quickly evacuated play areas, set up a perimeter, and tranquilized the animal within about 30 minutes, prompting the zoo to change procedures to prevent another escape.
   

2. Greenville County students help develop national AI policy (greenvillejournal.com) — Two Greenville County high school seniors helped craft a national framework for how AI should be used in K–12 schools, and their work aligns closely with Greenville County Schools' own new AI policy. Local high schools are already piloting AI courses, using tools like MagicSchool AI and offering state pathway classes that can lead to Microsoft Azure AI certifications and expanded future offerings.
   

3. 2 people shot at Greenville County park (wyff4.com) — Two people were shot Tuesday afternoon at Lakeside Park on Piedmont Highway in Greenville County, and both are expected to survive their non-life-threatening injuries. Deputies say the gunfire followed a physical altercation and they are still searching for the shooter. Anyone with information can anonymously contact Crime Stoppers of Greenville at 864-23-CRIME.
   

4. WWE News: More Upcoming Raw & SmackDown Dates And Locations Announced (ewrestling.com) — WWE is bringing Monday Night Raw to Greenville's Bon Secours Wellness Arena on November 9, with tickets going on sale September 11 and presales starting September 10. The announcement is part of a new slate of eight Raw and SmackDown dates nationwide, giving local wrestling fans an early chance to secure seats for the live TV event.
   

5. Tyler Florence on Helping America Embrace Street Food (gardenandgun.com) — Celebrity chef Tyler Florence, who grew up in Greenville, fondly recalls how much the city's food scene has changed and shouts out spots like Tupelo Honey, Soby's, and Lewis Barbecue when he visits family. He also talks about shaping America's food truck culture through his long-running Food Network show and his favorite Southern culinary discoveries on the road.
   

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Ok Greenville! 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: So he wouldn't get caught red handed. (Thank you Vicki B. for sending it in!)
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