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🌱 Meet Seneca’s own Takela Skelton at Saturday’s book signing.

Coming up on the Seneca Patch calendar: Corey Stevenson at Papa Julio's

Thursday October 1st Patch AM (Linda R.)

Hi there, Seneca! We've got your morning read ready! Read on to stay connected. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Meet Seneca's own Takela Skelton at Saturday's book signing.
  • Check if you're owed money in these newly listed estates.
  • How could Seneca be affected by South Carolina's data center boom?

Also on today's calendar: Papa Julio's-Acoustic and 5 more events.

And lastly, we have a post from a neighbor, Linda R.!

Today's riddle: What do you call a belt that is made of watches? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 85 and low of 62 degrees.
  • Friday: Partly sunny and very warm, temps: high: 87, low: 66. 🌶 Hot!
  • Saturday: Showers and a heavier t-storm, with a high of 83 and low of 66 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Takela Skelton to Host Book Signing for 'Refined by Fire' in Seneca (wsnwradio.com) — Seneca residents can meet local author and burn survivor Takela Skelton at a drop-in book signing this Saturday, Oct. 3, from 4–6 p.m. at The Farmhouse Coffee Exchange. You'll be able to hear an excerpt from her inspirational memoir, buy signed copies, and share coffee and conversation with neighbors.
   

• Courier Notice to Creditors 9-30-26 (yourpickenscounty.com) — Residents with claims against several Pickens County estates are being notified to file with the county Probate Court within the required deadlines. One case lists a Seneca attorney's office among the contacts, which may be relevant if you've done business or have unresolved matters with any of the named individuals.
   

• Data centers: What are they, where are they and why should you care (upstatebusinessjournal.com) — Seneca is highlighted as one of several Upstate markets already hosting data centers, tying the town into a fast‑growing, high‑energy‑use industry. The piece explains what data centers are, why South Carolina is attracting them, and how nearby counties are responding with moratoriums and research partnerships to balance economic growth with environmental and infrastructure concerns.
   

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🗓 Events Nearby

    Thursday October 1
  • FOL Used Book Sale →
    Walhalla Library - Basement, 501 W South Broad St, Walhalla
    10:00 am
  • FB vs Palmetto
    Walhalla Middle Walhalla, SC 29691
    5:30 pm
  • Literacy Night
    Fair-Oak Elementary Westminster, SC 29693
    6:00 pm
  • JV Football @ Southside
    Seneca High School Seneca, SC 29678
    6:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • 3 Red and white sprouting amaryllis bulbs in a blue planter $30 I have attached a picture of what the flower looks like when bloomed.
    These are beautiful flowers to get for you or someone you love! (Pickup in walhalla) (Nextdoor Seneca)
  • ⭐️Cheap sale⭐️
    Sony DualShock 4 WirelessPlayStation 4 controller- $20 Sony PlayStation 3 DualShock 3 Wireless Controller-$15 PDP Neon Wired Controller (Atomic… (Nextdoor Seneca)
  • Tractor Supply posted a job opening for Team Member in Seneca. Apply here.
  • Food Lion posted a job opening for PT Customer Service Leader in Seneca. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Seneca here.

🗞 Nearby News

Clemson

  • Clemson Players kick off season with a call to action (thetigercu.com)
  • Navigate Clemson with these useful campus apps (clemson.edu)
  • AnMed announces new campus, emergency department in Anderson County (wspa.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A waist of time. (Thank you Martin L. for sending it in!)
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