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In today's newsletter:
- How The Family Effect is reshaping recovery support in Greenville County
- How a Greenville woman allegedly faked receipts to collect insurance money
- Who's thrashing The Radio Room in Greenville this weekend?
Today's riddle: Why did the chicken go to the gym? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Friday: Very hot, with a high of 98 and low of 72 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Saturday: An afternoon thunderstorm, temps: high: 96, low: 71.
- Sunday: Humid with a t-storm in spots, with a high of 88 and low of 69 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. Phoenix Center fundraising partner The Family Effect champions recovery (greenvillejournal.com) — Greenville County families affected by substance use disorders rely on the Phoenix Center's treatment programs, which are heavily supported by its fundraising partner, The Family Effect. Through millions raised for projects like Serenity Place and LOTUS recovery housing, the nonprofit expands residential care, strengthens family-focused services, and helps thousands of local residents pursue long-term recovery each year. 
2. Greenville woman arrested for insurance fraud, SLED says (thestate.com) — A Greenville woman has been charged with insurance fraud and forgery after state investigators say she faked receipts and claimed thousands in damage to clothing and personal items. Authorities allege she doctored Uptown Dry Cleaning receipts to obtain nearly $5,000 from USAA, and she has been booked into the Greenville County Detention Center while the case proceeds.
3. Girl of Glass drop video for new single 'Third Knives The Charm," announce debut LP (lambgoat.com) — A Texas deathcore band, Girl of Glass, is bringing its new single and upcoming debut album to Greenville with a show at The Radio Room on September 5. Local heavy-music fans can catch them alongside The Callous Daoboys, Kaonashi, and Wielded Steel as part of a multi-city tour supporting the record's September 10 release.
4. Greenville County man, repeat offender sentenced to 40 years after violent assault (wyff4.com) — A Greenville County repeat offender has been sentenced to 40 years in prison for a 2024 assault that also helped investigators link him by DNA to a 2023 killing. The case, detailed by a former Greenville police captain and a past victim, highlights a long criminal history and a long-awaited sense of justice for survivors.
5. Rescuers Introduce Dog Who Lost Her Babies To Puppies Who Lost Their Mom (thedodo.com) — A stray dog named Annie was first spotted dodging traffic in Greenville, where rescuers spent months trying to catch her before finally bringing her to safety. After losing her own litter, she was adopted locally and now lovingly fosters orphaned puppies, offering comfort and stability to litters that arrive through a Greenville-area rescue and veterinary clinic.
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Greenville
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★ Featured events ★
- Greenville, SC Crab Feast! →
Double Stamp Brewery, 819 Laurens Rd, Greenville
1:00 pm
Saturday September 5
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Other local events
- Labor Day - Student Holiday
Golden Strip Career and Technology Center Greenville, SC 29607 - Back to School Vaccine Clinic
Washington Center Greenville Co Health Dept, 352 Halton Rd, Greenville, SC 29607\ - NCFC's Parent Cafe
Sterling School 's Vegas Room
5:30 pm - Spirit Week
Washington Center Greenville, SC 29607 - Volleyball VS. Beck
Greenville Middle Academy Greenville, SC 29607
5:00 pm
Monday September 7
Thursday September 10
Monday September 14
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Northwood Mentor Training
Northwood Middle Taylors, SC 29687
8:30 am - Northwood Medtor Training
Northwood Middle Taylors, SC 29687
8:30 am - Varsity Football vs Peachtree Ridge (GA)
Greenville Senior High Academy Sirrine Stadium, 100 Cleveland St, Greenville, SC 29601, USA
7:30 pm - Happy Labor Day Weekend!
Greenville County Museum of Art 420 College St, Greenville, SC 29601 - 2026 Spiritfest →
Bon Secours Wellness Arena, 650 N Academy St, Greenville
5:00 pm - No School - Labor Day
Fine Arts Center 102 Pine Knoll Dr, Greenville, SC 29609
Friday September 4
Sunday September 6
Monday September 7
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-- The Patch AM Team
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