🌱 Patch AM: Which fall festivals are coming to Irmo and Lexington County?

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In today's newsletter:

• Which fall festivals are coming to Irmo and Lexington County?
• Why did an Irmo Flock drone funding request suddenly lose support?
• How did Irmo surge back to No. 1 in Class 4A?

Also on today's calendar: Craft Market and 6 more events.

Today's riddle: What is the difference between black eyed peas and chick peas? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Wednesday: Less humid with sunshine, with a high of 89 and low of 62 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Thursday: Mostly sunny, temps: high: 91, low: 64.
• Friday: Partly sunny and warm, with a high of 94 and low of 70 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Several Lexington County festivals and events offered this fall - See the List and the Links (westmetronews.com) — Irmo residents can look forward to the 51st Annual Lexington Health Irmo Okra Strut on September 25–26, featuring a parade, live entertainment, food, vendors, rides, and a 5K. The roundup also highlights other fall festivals, concerts, and haunted attractions across Lexington County running into November, giving you plenty of nearby options for seasonal fun.
   

• SC approves state funding for Flock cameras despite growing privacy concerns (lexingtonchronicle.com) — Irmo readers should know state lawmakers approved funding for Flock license plate cameras in several South Carolina communities while an Irmo police request for a Flock drone responder lost support over privacy questions. The story details how these AI-powered cameras are spreading, the vandalism reported in Irmo, and the growing debate among legislators, sheriffs, and civil liberties advocates about surveillance and data use.
   

• Latest SC high football media poll: New No. 1 in 4A after week of upsets (charlotteobserver.com) — Irmo football fans can celebrate as the Yellow Jackets reclaim the No. 1 spot in South Carolina's Class 4A media poll after several top teams were upset. The rankings rundown shows how Irmo's strong start reshuffled statewide standings across all classifications and previews a big test with an upcoming trip to 5A power Dorman.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Irmo

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday September 26
• Fall in Love Wedding Ceremony Event →
  Historic Leitner House, 7302 Woodrow St, Irmo
  10:00 am

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Other local events

Thursday September 17
• Fund the Fight Gala: Hope Has An Address →
  Riverland Hills Baptist Church, 201 Lake Murray Boulevard, Irmo
• "Jazz on Carlisle" at Whitt Cline Community Park →
  Whitt Cline Community Park, 1249 Lexington Avenue, Irmo
  6:00 pm
Saturday September 19
• Hunter x Hunter Painting Class →
  7336 Woodrow Street, Irmo
• The Fearful Mother Book Launch Celebration →
  944 Lake Murray Boulevard, Irmo
Tuesday September 22
• SCMC Vision and Voice Tour →
  7300 College Street, Irmo
• SCMC Roadshow: Blueprint Unveiling and Grassroots Tour
  Harbison Theatre, 7200 College Street, Irmo
  7:30 am
Friday September 25
• Lexington Health Irmo Okra Strut
  Moore Park, 7473 Church Street, Irmo
  6:00 pm
Saturday September 26
• Craft Market →
  Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church, 195 Amicks Ferry Rd, Chapin
  9:00 am

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🗓 Events Nearby

Wednesday September 16
• Partner 101-New Partner Orientation
  The Irmo Chamber House, 1235 Columbia Ave., Irmo
  8:30 am
• Court →
  111 Maiden Ln, Lexington
  9:00 am
• Toddler Time →
  Lexington Main Library, 5440 Augusta Road, Lexington
  9:30 am
• Kids night @ East Bay Deli - Lexington →
  Lexington SC
  4:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Also looking for a tree guy to take down the tree, they got hit by lightning, but you can grind the stump ditching the power.
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🗞 Nearby News

Lexington

• The last of her class: Surviving member of Lexington segregated school turns 107 (lexingtonchronicle.com)
• LEXINGTON HAPPENINGS: '90s music showcase, Oktoberfest on tap this weekend (lexingtonchronicle.com)
• Whit's Frozen Custard Opening in Lexington, South Carolina (qsrmagazine.com)

West Columbia

• New Spinx store coming to West Columbia, SC's Augusta Road (thestate.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Black eyed peas can sing us a song but chick peas can only hummus one. (Thank you Bev H. for sending it in!)
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