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Hey hey Greenville! Your one-stop source for local news is here. Continue reading for all the updates. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Why Greenville County Schools suddenly shut off all student Gmail accounts
  • Denied a Greenville workers' comp claim? Here's what to do next
  • How a Greenville builder turned a housing project into a donation

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

Today's riddle: What do you get when you cross an angry cow with an angry sheep? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Partly sunny and hot, with a high of 91 and low of 68 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Friday: Hot with a stray thunderstorm, temps: high: 92, low: 70.
  • Saturday: Humid with a thunderstorm, with a high of 83 and low of 69 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Phishing email prompts Upstate school district to pause Gmail (wspa.com) — Greenville County Schools has temporarily shut off all student Gmail accounts after phishing emails circulated through the district's system, though Google Classroom and files remain available. Staff are using Outlook while IT teams investigate, and families will be notified once student Gmail access is safely restored, as officials stress this is a precautionary step, not a confirmed hack.
   

• What to Do if Your Workers' Compensation Claim Is Denied (urbanmatter.com) — If you're hurt on the job in Greenville and your workers' compensation claim is denied, this guide walks you through practical next steps, from reading the denial letter to gathering evidence and appealing on time. It also stresses continuing medical treatment, documenting any retaliation, and consulting a South Carolina workers' compensation attorney before agreeing to a settlement.
   

• HarperXS Partners With Front Porch Housing on Community Projects (constructionowners.com) — A Greenville nonprofit housing program is getting a major boost from HarperXS, which renovated a childcare center and two medical offices and then donated all project profits back to Front Porch Housing. These upgraded spaces in Greenville will support childcare, basic medical, and dental services for families in the nonprofit's three‑year supportive housing program, strengthening the infrastructure behind critical local social services.
   

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  • Good morning beautiful people what a great and wonderful Tuesday morning.
    It's gonna be a great day. What excitement did everyone have this weekend or did you stay in and relax? Have the best day ever! (Nextdoor Mora St)
  • Recommendations to install 50amp generator plug and interlock switch, prefer small business and someone who does not charge to come and give quotes.
    Or can give a quote with provided pictures. Simple set up my panel box sits on opposite side of the meter box. Would like outlet to be placed close… (Nextdoor Berea)
  • Advantage Solutions posted a job opening for Bakery Specialist in Greenville. Apply here.
  • Buckle posted a job opening for Freight Coordinator (Part-Time) in Greenville. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Greenville here.

🗞 Nearby News

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Taylors

  • SC man pretends to be woman as part of 'catfishing' operation (wyff4.com)
  • Stevie Wonder going on tour for iconic album's 50th anniversary (greenvilleonline.com)
  • Who is the new team in Upstate Super 20 Football Rankings for Week 4? (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: An animal that's in a baaaaad mooood! (Thank you Lisa A. for sending it in!)
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