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Hi there, Greenville! We've got your morning read ready! Read on to stay connected. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How a Greenville housing program is turning rent assistance into real careers
  • How does Greenville County really stack up for jobs and pay?
  • How did Greenville Triumph let this one slip away?

Also on today's calendar: Pub Trivia and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What happened to the pregnant cat that ate yarn? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Periods of sun, with a high of 86 and low of 65 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Wednesday: Periods of sun, temps: high: 86, low: 68.
  • Thursday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 89 and low of 69 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Federal program helps The Greenville Housing Authority put families on self-sufficient track (greenvillejournal.com) — A new federal Moving to Work program is helping The Greenville Housing Authority guide more than 500 local low-income families toward financial independence, education, and better jobs. Through mentoring, cash incentives, and goal-setting, participants are launching businesses, earning degrees, and moving into higher-paying work, including one Greenville resident who shifted into a mission-driven role at a local teen shelter.
   

2. Labor Day snapshot: Jobs, wages and commuting in Upstate South Carolina (greenvilleonline.com) — Greenville County currently leads South Carolina in employment, with more than 300,000 workers, relatively low unemployment, and average weekly wages topping $1,300. Local residents can also see how their commute times, pay growth, and transportation habits compare with neighbors in Spartanburg and Anderson, offering a clear snapshot of the Upstate job market this year.
   

3. Red Wolves Down Greenville, 3-1 (eastridgenewsonline.com subscription) — Greenville Triumph supporters saw their club fall 3–1 to the Chattanooga Red Wolves on Saturday, with Greenville's lone goal coming in stoppage time after trailing most of the match. The detailed recap walks local fans through key moments, defensive lapses, and lineup changes that shaped the loss as Greenville continues its USL League One campaign.
   

4. 'There's been no justice': Family offers reward one year after Greenville Water worker's death (foxcarolina.com) — In Greenville County, the family of Greenville Water worker Cesar Pena is offering a $1,000 reward for information one year after he was fatally struck along East North Street. They hope new witnesses will come forward as they continue pressing for answers and accountability in the still-unsolved case.
   

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What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • We have some kittens we're trying to find homes for!
    They're all girls and have been spayed and vaccinated. We've had them for a few weeks so they're great with both people and dogs and completely free… (Nextdoor Furman)
  • Has anyone seen this dog?
    She got out sometimes yesterday and my friend has been looking everywhere. If you see her can you text 864-412-6344. Any help in finding her will be… (Nextdoor Pine Brook Forest)
  • Whataburger posted a job opening for Restaurant Porter - Unit 1596 in Greenville. Apply here.
  • MyJobsCorner posted a job opening for Patient Services Coordinator Jobs: Hiring Immediately! Full Time / Part Time - $20-$37/Hr in Greenville. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Greenville here.

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: She had mittens! (Thank you April M. for sending it in!)
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