Sunday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 89 and low of 69 degrees. š¶ Hot!
Monday: Very warm with clouds and sun, temps: high: 92, low: 71.
Tuesday: Mostly sunny and very warm, with a high of 93 and low of 73 degrees.
š° News we're reading
ā¢ Tropical Grille ordered to pay $618K after labor violations at numerous SC locations (wbtw.com) ā Simpsonville employees at Tropical Grille are among 779 workers receiving back wages after federal investigators found overtime, record-keeping, and child labor violations across 12 Upstate locations. The Greenville-based chain has paid more than $618,000 in wages plus $100,000 in penalties, and its CEO says the problems stemmed from a 2024 investigation that the company has since addressed. Ā Ā Ā
ā¢ LSU Volleyball: Jurnee Robinson Drops 34 Kills As Tigers Beat Wake Forest in Season Opener (tigerrag.com) ā A Simpsonville native is making national waves in college volleyball, as LSU senior outside hitter Jurnee Robinson racked up 34 kills and a double-double in a five-set win over Wake Forest. Her performance moved her into the Tigers' all-time top 10 for career kills, underscoring how far a Simpsonville athlete can go on the NCAA stage. Ā Ā Ā
ā¢ Gary Eugene Campbell, age 75 (kttn.com) ā Simpsonville is now home to the grieving family of 75-year-old Gary Eugene Campbell, who passed away there on August 27 after a life largely spent in Trenton, Missouri. Loved ones are invited to a September 6 visitation and funeral in Trenton, and memorials to Compassion International can be mailed to his wife at their Simpsonville address. Ā Ā Ā
Fine Arts Center Family Information Night Hillcrest Middle Simpsonville, SC 29681 6:00 pm
Greenville County Council Meeting ā Simpsonville Area Chamber of Commerce Council Chambers - County Square 301 University Ridge Greenville, SC 29601 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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š¬ Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
I have plantar fasciitis. Mainly in my right foot. It's awful! And I've struggled with it for at least 9+ years. I've done PT, wear the night splint/boot, had a shot approx 8ā¦ (Nextdoor Powderhorn)
Hello neighbors! Cody Tanner here with Tanner's Pressure Washing LLC . If anyone needs any exterior cleaning services, please reach out to us anytime! wwwā¦ (Nextdoor Gilder Creek Farm)
Strada Services, Inc. posted a job opening for Service Plumber - Simpsonville, SC in Simpsonville. Apply here.
Goodwill Industries of Upstate/Midlands South Carolina posted a job opening for Retail Associate - 524010 in Simpsonville. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Simpsonville here.
š Nearby News
Mauldin
How QB Kiishawn Farrow's development as passer showed in Greenville win (greenvilleonline.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)
Greenville
Greenville Tech Foundation's Champions for Student Success event returns in October (greenvillejournal.com)
Apple Pickin' Fun: Your Ultimate Guide to Area Orchards (macaronikid.com)
Isaiah Jackson Joins Drive's Exclusive 20+ Home Run Club (milb.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
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