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Hello Greenville! Stay connected with the latest updates from around town. Let's dive in! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How Greenville's F‑16 plant fits into Lockheed's global fighter gamble
  • Could Greenville home prices really double in just five years?
  • Greenville firefighters helped battle a devastating downtown Walhalla blaze

Also on today's calendar: Free Bra Fittings to Support Breast Cancer Awareness and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call advice from a cow ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Monday: Showers and a heavier t-storm, with a high of 90 and low of 68 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Tuesday: Humid; an afternoon t-storm, temps: high: 86, low: 68.
  • Wednesday: Couple of thunderstorms, with a high of 72 and low of 62 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Why Lockheed Keeps Resurrecting The Fighting Falcon When Eve — Postfix (itp.net) — Lockheed Martin's F‑16 production line in Greenville is already building advanced Block 70/72 jets for international customers, positioning the city as a key player in the company's strategy to extend the Fighting Falcon's life. For Greenville residents, that means ongoing high‑skill manufacturing work tied to potential new U.S. and Indian orders, even as air forces debate investing in newer stealth aircraft.
   

• Realtors Predict These 8 Cities Will See Home Prices Double In The Next 5 Years (financebuzz.com) — Greenville is singled out as a South Carolina market where strong in‑migration, manufacturing, logistics, and retail growth could push home prices sharply higher over the next five years. For local buyers, that could mean tougher affordability, while current homeowners might see sizable equity gains. The article compares Greenville with other fast-rising cities nationwide and urges careful financial planning.
   

• Cause of Downtown Walhalla Fire still Unknown (wnegradio.com) — Firefighters from Greenville joined crews across the Upstate to battle a massive early-morning blaze that destroyed seven buildings and six businesses in downtown Walhalla. While no one was hurt, investigators, including SLED, are still working to determine what sparked the fire as local businesses and neighbors begin the long recovery process.
   

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  • When you understand nature and wildlife you realize it's our responsibility to protect them.
    It's also our responsibility to pass it down. Grandkids are a blessing. (Nextdoor Cherokee Forest)
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    We let him out to use the bathroom and he got out of the fence. He's a white lab mix, about 45 lbs and just turned 12 years old. His collar is red… (Nextdoor Edwards Road)
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  • UPDATE: Pea-sized hail forecast with thunderstorms to hit Anderson and Greenville counties Friday (thestate.com)

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  • South Carolina, Shane Beamer haunted by another blown lead in loss to Mississippi State (greenvilleonline.com)

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: Beef Tips (Thank you Gary M. for sending it in!)
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