Saturday: Humid; a stray p.m. t-storm, with a high of 83 and low of 70 degrees.
Sunday: A t-storm around in the p.m., temps: high: 85, low: 69.
Monday: Warm and humid with some sun, with a high of 90 and low of 71 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
📰 News we're reading
• Tropical Grille responds to U.S. Department of Labor findings from investigation (foxcarolina.com) — Simpsonville's Tropical Grille location is among 13 restaurants where federal investigators found child labor, overtime, and tip-pool violations, leading to $618,888 in back wages and $100,000 in penalties. The company says it has corrected its practices, updated training, and agreed to ongoing compliance measures affecting workers across the Upstate.
• Gary Eugene Campbell, age 75 (kttn.com) — A 75-year-old man who recently passed away in Simpsonville is being remembered for his deep devotion to family and church in Trenton, Missouri. Friends wishing to honor him can send Compassion International memorial gifts to his wife at a Simpsonville address, with services planned in Missouri on September 6.
Greenville County Council Meeting → Simpsonville Area Chamber of Commerce Council Chambers - County Square 301 University Ridge Greenville, SC 29601 6:00 pm
Fine Arts Center Family Information Night Hillcrest Middle Simpsonville, SC 29681 6:00 pm
Wednesday September 2
Rotary Club of Simpsonville - Weekly Lunch Meeting Simpsonville Area Chamber of Commerce Rotary Hall 205 N. Maple Street Simpsonville 12:00 pm
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
Doing yard work and heard a squeaky sound and found a baby squirrel. He was the size or my hand but eyes weren't open yet. He must have fallen from the squirrel nest that was in the tree he was near. We tried feeding… (Nextdoor River Walk)
Found on Fairview Rd. in Simpsonville, near Ballantyne Commons Apts. Safe inside a home for now. Must know sex, if spayed or neutered, is there a collar and what color,… (Nextdoor Firethorne on Rosecrest)
Donatech Corporation posted a job opening for Shipping/Receiving Clerk in Simpsonville. Apply here.
Brinker International posted a job opening for QA/Expeditor - Simpsonville Chili's - No Experience Required in Simpsonville. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Simpsonville here.
🗞 Nearby News
Fountain Inn
Why Sam Holliday was perfect 'franchise player' for Fountain Inn football (greenvilleonline.com)
SC health officals reports rabies exposures after skunk, bats test positive (greenvilleonline.com)
UPDATE: Thunderstorms with pea-sized hail in Laurens and Greenville counties Thursday (thestate.com)
Mauldin
South Carolina lacks laws to regulate license plate reader cameras, investigation finds (foxcarolina.com)
Meet the 2026-27 Brandon Fellows at Greenville Center for Creative Arts (greenvillejournal.com)
Fall festival season is coming to SC communities. Here are some of the best to try (thestate.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
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