🌱 Patch AM: Simpsonville honors veteran fire engineer retiring after two decades of service

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In today's newsletter:

• Simpsonville honors veteran fire engineer retiring after two decades of service
• How you can help stock Simpsonville families' shelves this week
• How will Hillcrest's junior-heavy Rams look under a brand-new coach?

Also on today's calendar: Lunch & Learn Series Presented by Prisma Health and 5 more events.

Today's riddle: Why do fish live in salt water? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Thursday: Sweltering heat, with a high of 97 and low of 72 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Friday: A heavy thunderstorm, temps: high: 91, low: 70.
• Saturday: Sunny spells with a t-storm, with a high of 91 and low of 70 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Simpsonville fire engineer retires after 21 years of service (whosonthemove.com) — A veteran Simpsonville Fire Department engineer has retired after more than 21 years serving the community, much of it on the department's Heavy Rescue unit. Colleagues praised his technical rescue expertise and dedication to Simpsonville residents, noting his key role in complex emergencies like vehicle extrications and structural collapses throughout his long career.
   

• Center for Community Services asks community to help stock its shelves - Who's On The Move (whosonthemove.com) — Simpsonville's Center for Community Services is asking Golden Strip residents to donate hygiene, household, and pet food items to help local families in need. You can drop off supplies at their Howard Drive location during listed weekday hours or give through their Amazon wish list, with every contribution supporting neighbors across the community.
   

• HSRZ Preview 2026: Hillcrest Rams (wspa.com) — Simpsonville football fans get an early look at the Hillcrest Rams as they gear up for their August 28 home opener against Summerville. With new head coach Amos Lamb and a junior-heavy roster led by returning quarterback Jackson Free, the preview breaks down key returners, strengths on both sides of the ball, and expectations for 2026.
   

📸 Around Simpsonville

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Simpsonville

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday August 22
• 2026 NPHC Greek Cookout →
  Reedy Fork/Rocky Creek Community Park, 931 S Garrison Rd, Simpsonville
  4:00 pm

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Other local events

Friday August 21
• Team Lions PAWS & Think
  Hillcrest Middle Cafeteria
  8:30 am
Monday August 24
• Volleyball vs. Northwest
  Ruldolph G. Gordon School at Jones Mill Simpsonville, SC 29681
  6:00 pm
Tuesday August 25
• Lunch & Learn Series Presented by Prisma Health →
  Simpsonville Area Chamber of Commerce, 105 W Curtis St Suite A, Simpsonville
  11:45 am
• Scouts of America speak to parents
  Ruldolph G. Gordon School at Jones Mill Simpsonville, SC 29681
  6:00 pm
Wednesday August 26
• Leadership Simpsonville
  Simpsonville Area Chamber of Commerce 100 W Trade St, Simpsonville, SC 29681
• Rotary Club of Simpsonville - Weekly Lunch Meeting
  Simpsonville Area Chamber of Commerce Rotary Hall 205 N. Maple Street Simpsonville
  12:00 pm
• Volleyball at Tanglewood
  Ruldolph G. Gordon School at Jones Mill Simpsonville, SC 29681
  6:00 pm

📣 Simpsonville Shout Outs!

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🗓 Events Nearby

Thursday August 20
• Robotics - Media Center
  J. L. Mann High Academy Greenville, SC 29607
  4:00 pm
• Planning Commission Meeting →
  Fountain Inn, SC Calendar, 300 Wall Street, Fountain Inn
  6:00 pm
Tuesday August 25
• PTA Meeting
  Washington Center Greenville, SC 29607
  9:00 am
Wednesday August 26
• FCA - Auditorium
  J. L. Mann High Academy Greenville, SC 29607
  8:00 am

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💬 Chatter

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🗞 Nearby News

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Mauldin

• Mauldin OKs matching grant for Sunset Park sewer upgrade: City Council notes (greenvillejournal.com)
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• With new policies coming, here's how much local agencies have spent on Flock, other ALPRs (abcnews4.com)

Greenville

• Fall for Greenville will have 60 plus food vendors, 90 music acts (greenvilleonline.com)
• Hayden Panettiere's ex-boyfriend Brian Hickerson was at the scene when she died: Police report (wbal.com)

Ok Simpsonville! 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: Pepper makes them sneeze (Thank you Karla H. for sending it in!)
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