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🌱 Holly Hill native Brett Gardner’s unlikely path to Yankee legend status
Coming up on the Holly Hill Patch calendar: Carolina Academy at Holly Hill Academy
Good morning to you Holly Hill! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- Holly Hill native Brett Gardner's unlikely path to Yankee legend status
Also on today's calendar: Carolina Academy Varsity Football @ Holly Hill Academy.
Today's riddle: What did one strawberry say to the other strawberry? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Tuesday: A heavy t-storm in the p.m., with a high of 91 and low of 70 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Wednesday: Humid; an afternoon t-storm, temps: high: 88, low: 72.
- Thursday: Humid; a p.m. t-storm or two, with a high of 86 and low of 70 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Yankees Birthday of the Day: Brett Gardner (pinstripealley.com) — Longtime New York Yankee outfielder Brett Gardner actually got his start in Holly Hill, where he was born in 1983 before becoming a World Series champion and fan favorite. This birthday profile looks back on his underdog rise from college doubts to 14 seasons in pinstripes, highlighting his elite defense, base-stealing prowess, and memorable playoff moments. 
📸 Around Holly Hill
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Holly Hill
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★ Featured events ★
- Carolina Academy at Holly Hill Academy →
Holly Hill Academy, 142 Bunch Ford Rd, Holly Hill
7:30 pm
Friday August 28
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Other local events
- Carolina Academy Varsity Football @ Holly Hill Academy →
Holly Hill Academy, 142 Bunch Ford Rd, Holly Hill
7:30 pm - PHA Varsity Football @ Holly Hill Academy →
Holly Hill Academy, 142 Bunch Ford Rd, Holly Hill
7:30 pm
Friday August 28
Friday September 11
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Early Release Day
Dorchester 04 Saint George, SC 29477 - JV & Varsity Volleyball vs. Whitmire
Newberry High School NHS
5:00 pm - Girls Tennis vs. Whitmire
Newberry High School NHS
5:00 pm - NHS Swim vs. Lexington/NA/GMC
Newberry High School Newberry County Family YMCA (8220 Jollystreet Rd, Newberry, SC 2
5:00 pm - JV Football vs. Emerald
Newberry High School NHS
6:00 pm - Calhoun County Saints vs Lake Marion Gators →
Calhoun County High School, 150 Saints Ave, St Matthews
7:30 pm - Varsity Football: NHS vs. Emerald (Away)
Newberry High School Emerald High School (150 Bypass 225, Greenwood, SC 29646, Unite
7:30 pm - Lee Academy Varsity Football @ Dorchester Academy →
Dorchester Academy, 234 Academy Rd, St George
7:30 pm - Scott's Branch Varsity Football @ Manning →
Manning High School, 2155 Paxville Hwy, Manning
7:30 pm
Wednesday August 26
Thursday August 27
Friday August 28
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Enmarket posted a job opening for Customer Service Associate in Santee. Apply here.
- Dunkin' posted a job opening for Shift Leader in Summerville. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Holly Hill here.
🗞 Nearby News
Ridgeville
- Polestar Still Has No Idea Why The U.S. Govt. Kicked It Out (insideevs.com)
Moncks Corner
- Library to host free legal talk on wills and estate planning (live5news.com)
- Berkeley County Marine Patrol rescues child, two adults after boat capsizes in storm (live5news.com)
- Digital Technology Manager, Data Center Operations (google.com)
Summerville
- Summerville weighs future land use map to steer growth away from neighborhoods (abcnews4.com)
- Newly rebranded Summerville market offers outdoor shopping and family activities (counton2.com)
Ok Holly Hill! 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: If you weren't so sweet, we wouldn't be in this jam! (Thank you Patti F. for sending it in!)
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