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Spotted on the Mauldin calendar: The Grateful Brothers Poe Mill Music Residency
Coffee in hand, Mauldin? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- What Mauldin's proposed penny tax could mean for your roads and taxes
- How a new grant could overhaul Sunset Park's aging septic system
- How a Mauldin officer's firing is fueling a bigger camera debate
Today's riddle: What do evil hens lay? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Wednesday: Mostly sunny and warm, with a high of 93 and low of 72 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Thursday: A heavy t-storm in the p.m., temps: high: 95, low: 72.
- Friday: A heavy thunderstorm, with a high of 91 and low of 70 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. Greenville County, Upstate cities ask voters to approve penny taxes (greenvilleonline.com) — Mauldin voters will soon decide whether to approve a new penny sales tax that could raise about $24.5 million, mostly for road work and a new Fire Station Five, while also providing property tax relief. The proposal appears on the November ballot alongside similar measures in Greenville, Simpsonville, and Travelers Rest, giving Mauldin residents a direct say in funding local infrastructure. 
2. Mauldin OKs matching grant for Sunset Park sewer upgrade: City Council notes (greenvillejournal.com) — Mauldin residents should know City Council just backed a grant application that could replace Sunset Park's aging septic system with a modern sewer connection, partly funded by a city match. Council also selected a new Public Art Trail sculpture for the Mauldin Cultural Center grounds, continuing the city's investment in public art and shared spaces.
3. South Carolina Cop Fired for Allegedly Stalking Ex Using Cameras (wideopencountry.com) — Mauldin readers should be aware that a local police officer was reportedly fired after state investigators said she repeatedly misused Flock license-plate cameras to track a former boyfriend. The case is fueling wider debate over how these surveillance tools are used, with growing national pushback over privacy and potential abuse, even as companies highlight crime-fighting benefits.
4. With new policies coming, here's how much local agencies have spent on Flock, other ALPRs (abcnews4.com) — Mauldin gets a brief but important mention in a wider look at how South Carolina law enforcement uses Flock license plate cameras, including a Mauldin officer's firing over alleged misuse. The piece details new privacy-focused policies Flock is rolling out, examples of abuse in nearby departments, and how state and local agencies are wrestling with data retention, transparency, and constitutional concerns.
5. 2026 Pigskin Preview: Wade Hampton Generals (wyff4.com) — High school football fans get a look at Wade Hampton's hopes for breaking a long losing streak, with returning starters and a new field fueling optimism. Mauldin readers may especially note that the Mauldin Mavericks are among the many Upstate teams featured in this broader 2026 Pigskin Preview series.
📸 Around Mauldin
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Mauldin
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★ Featured events ★
- The Grateful Brothers Poe Mill Music Residency →
Poe Mill Music, 904 Pinckney St, Greenville
7:00 pm
Wednesday September 2
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Other local events
- Back to School Vaccine Clinic
Washington Center Greenville Co Health Dept, 352 Halton Rd, Greenville, SC 29607\ - Robotics - Media Center
J. L. Mann High Academy Greenville, SC 29607
4:00 pm - PTA Meeting
Washington Center Greenville, SC 29607
9:00 am - FCA - Auditorium
J. L. Mann High Academy Greenville, SC 29607
8:00 am - Back to School Vaccine Clinic
Washington Center Greenville Co Health Dept, 352 Halton Rd, Greenville, SC 29607\ - NCFC's Parent Cafe
Sterling School 's Vegas Room
5:30 pm - College Colors Day
Washington Center Greenville, SC 29607
Thursday August 20
Tuesday August 25
Wednesday August 26
Thursday August 27
Friday August 28
📣 Mauldin Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Rotary Club of Simpsonville - Weekly Lunch Meeting
Simpsonville Area Chamber of Commerce Rotary Hall 205 N. Maple Street Simpsonville
12:00 pm - Council Hill →
Doc's Tavern, 1178 Woodruff Rd, Greenville
7:00 pm - New In Town Upstate Sc Meetup →
The Deli At 1885 Taproom, E Curtis St, Simpsonville
5:00 pm - Session 1: Pizza Dinner & Curriculum Night
Oakview Elementary Simpsonville, SC 29681
5:00 pm
Wednesday August 19
Thursday August 20
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Update:: she is home with her family!!!
cat popped up at my house last night and is still here. Its very sweet and obviously has a owner bc its very tame. Anyone missing a cat. (Nextdoor Bethel Dr/Butler Rd)
- CompX Security Products posted a job opening for Welder / Fabricator - second shift in Mauldin. Apply here.
- Whistle Express Car Wash posted a job opening for Team Member in Mauldin. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Mauldin here.
Ok Mauldin! 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: Deviled eggs (Thank you Karla H. for sending it in!)
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