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Good morning to you Greenville! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. ☕️️

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In today's newsletter:

  • How will new zoning and fire millage hikes affect your Greenville taxes?
  • Why Greenville County Schools say they're safe from the latest data breach
  • Why Greenville's new Spinx Market & Eatery is drawing national attention.

Also on today's calendar: Greenville Woodworkers Guild Tool Sale and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What is clean when it is black and dirty when it is white? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Very warm with plenty of sun, with a high of 85 and low of 63 degrees.
  • Friday: Sunshine and some clouds, temps: high: 78, low: 62.
  • Saturday: Some rain, with a high of 65 and low of 59 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Paris Mountain community gets development protections: Greenville County Council notes (greenvillejournal.com) — Greenville County Council has approved a new Mountain Creek overlay district near Paris Mountain to curb overdevelopment, reduce flooding risks, and preserve open space and historic sites. Council also voted to raise millage rates for the Canebrake and Foothills fire service areas, changes that will show up on local tax bills to support rising fire protection costs.
   

2. Frontline data breach affects schools; Greenville schools not impacted (greenvilleonline.com) — Greenville County Schools says it was not affected by a recent data breach involving the Frontline education software, though the district is monitoring the situation closely. Nearby Anderson and Greenwood districts are investigating possible impacts and working with the South Carolina Department of Education, while Greenville families can watch for updates but currently face no known exposure.
   

3. Check Out Ideas 2 Go From These 5 Retailers (convenience.org) — Downtown Greenville's new Spinx Market & Eatery, built in 2024, is being spotlighted nationally for its elevated convenience-store concept and fresh, artisanal food. Local shoppers can find grab-and-go meals, everyday essentials, souvenirs, and seasonal regional items, as the store joins four other innovative retailers featured in NACS' Ideas 2 Go video series.
   

4. Two Greenville hotels named among top 25 in the South (greenvilleonline.com) — Two Greenville boutique hotels, Hotel Hartness and the Grand Bohemian Lodge downtown above Falls Park, just earned spots among Condé Nast Traveler's top 25 hotels in the South. The recognition highlights Greenville's growing reputation as a luxury travel destination and showcases how local hospitality and design are drawing national attention alongside well-known spots in Aiken and Asheville.
   

5. 2026 Lehigh-Lafayette Telecast: Greenville, SC (lehigh.edu) — Lehigh and Lafayette alumni and fans in Greenville can gather on Saturday, November 21 for a free telecast party of the historic college football rivalry, with kickoff at 12:30 p.m. Arrive about 30 minutes early to grab a drink, settle in with local Lehigh and Lafayette supporters, and enjoy the game together; food and beverages will be available for purchase.
   

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  • Good wonderful Tuesday morning everyone.
    I pray each of you are having a wonderful day. I been helping an older gentleman keep his house clean and his laundry done. I been working for him… (Nextdoor Sherwood Forest)
  • Good morning what happened yesterday was in the past, today is a brand new day.
    Enjoy today , enjoy yourself no matter what. Stay focus life can throw you off track. But never give up. Have a blessed day! (Nextdoor Mora St)
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  • Target posted a job opening for Seasonal: Overnight Inbound (Stocking) (T1182) in Greenville. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Greenville here.

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "What is clean when it is black and dirty when it is white?" — A chalk board (Thank you Charlie H. for sending it in!)
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