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Greenwood, South Carolina Patch AM: a 5 min read

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In today's newsletter:

  • Considering retiring nearby? See how far savings go in Greenwood
  • When Greenwood’s fall colors are expected to peak this year

Also on today's calendar: Submissions Open for Oct. 10 & 11 Film Festival and 6 more events.

Today's riddle: What gets bigger the more you take away? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Sunday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 89 and low of 68 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Monday: A t-storm around in the p.m., temps: high: 92, low: 69.
  • Tuesday: Mostly sunny, warm and humid, with a high of 93 and low of 70 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• 11 Beautiful South Carolina Cities Where Retirees Can Stretch Their Savings (moneydigest.com) — If you’re weighing retirement options, Greenwood stands out as an affordable small city with forests, rolling hills, golf courses, and lakes, plus events like the Festival of Flowers. Recent estimates show Greenwood’s living costs well below the U.S. average, with home values under $200,000 and relatively low rents, making it an appealing choice for stretching fixed retirement incomes.
   

• It will be SC leaf peeping season soon, but will colors be bright or dull? Here's what to expect (thestate.com) — Expect fall color to arrive a bit earlier and possibly duller this year, with Greenwood’s peak window projected between Oct. 29 and Nov. 3. Despite drought concerns, forecasters still see a generally satisfying foliage season, with the best South Carolina views along the Blue Ridge escarpment and popular routes like the Cherokee Foothills Scenic Highway and Table Rock State Park.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Large multi family yard sale Saturday 8-29 from 8-11.
    Tools, fishing equipment, household, rugs, lamps, kitchen appliances, lots of Harley Davidson clothing, coats, boots and lots of collectible Sport… (Nextdoor Upper Diamond)
  • Before I was locked in next door jail I was in contact with a lady that wanted to re-home her little dog because of moving...
    was about to accept her little fur baby and that is I was locked out...if anyone remembers her would you please let me know,,,so I can contact her . (Nextdoor Pullham & Calhoun Roads)
  • Whataburger posted a job opening for Restaurant Team Member, Weekend Shift - Unit 1610 in Greenwood. Apply here.
  • Self Regional Healthcare posted a job opening for Certified Medical Assistant, or LPN- Full Circle Care, Full Time, First Shift in Greenwood. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Greenwood here.

🗞 Nearby News

Abbeville

  • It's Week Two in The High School Red Zone (wspa.com)

McCormick

  • MVAL ETF Holdings Show Notable Insider Buying Activity in Nike and McCormick (etfchannel.com)
  • Flood advisory issued for McCormick County Saturday evening triggered by intense rainfall (thestate.com)
  • Projecting the 49ers 53-Man Roster Before Final Cuts (newsobserver.com)

Ok Greenwood! 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: A hole (Thank you Netty W. for sending it in!)
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