🌱 Patch AM: Simpsonville rector nearly becomes bishop in Florida—see what happened.

Morning Simpsonville! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

• Simpsonville rector nearly becomes bishop in Florida—see what happened.

Also on today's calendar: HauntFest: A September to Dismember and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What did the tractor say to the plow? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Saturday: Not as hot with a t-storm, with a high of 83 and low of 69 degrees.
• Sunday: A t-storm around in the p.m., temps: high: 90, low: 70. 🌶 Hot!
• Monday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 93 and low of 71 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Episcopal Diocese of Florida Elects The Reverend J. Randolph (Randy) Alexander Jr. as Ninth Bishop (anglican.ink) — A Simpsonville priest, the Rev. M. Dorian Del Priore of Holy Cross Church, was one of three finalists in the Episcopal Diocese of Florida's bishop election, ultimately won by the Rev. J. Randolph Alexander Jr. While Alexander was chosen, diocesan leaders praised Del Priore's ministry and contributions to the search, underscoring Simpsonville's growing role in regional Episcopal leadership.
   

📸 Around Simpsonville

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Simpsonville

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★ Featured events ★

Friday September 18
• Night Owls @ Warehouse at Vaughn's →
  Warehouse at Vaughns, 109B W Trade St, Simpsonville
  8:00 pm

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Other local events

Tuesday September 15
• Kiwanis Club of Simpsonville →
  12:00 pm
• Leadership Simpsonville Fundraising Event at Panera Bread →
  4:00 pm
Wednesday September 16
• Rotary Club of Simpsonville - Weekly Lunch Meeting →
  12:00 pm
Thursday September 17
• Board of Directors - Monthly Meeting →
  8:30 am
Sunday September 20
• NEEDTOBREATHE →
  Bon Secours Wellness Arena, 650 N Academy St, Greenville
  7:00 pm
Tuesday September 22
• Clemson MBA Coffee Chats | Simpsonville →
  Starbucks, 657 Fairview Road, Simpsonville
• Lunch & Learn Series Presented by Prisma Health →
  Simpsonville Area Chamber of Commerce, 105 W Curtis St Ste A, Simpsonville
  11:45 am
Wednesday September 23
• MUSIC BINGO AT 1885 TAPROOM EVERY WEDNESDAY NIGHT AT 6:30PM →
  1885 Taproom, 104A E Curtis St, Simpsonville
  6:30 pm
Thursday September 24
• Zontini: Mix, Mingle & Make a Friend! →
  Sweet Sippin', 103 West Curtis Street, Simpsonville
Friday September 25
• HauntFest: A September to Dismember →
  Historic Hopkins Farm, 3717 Fork Shoals Rd, Simpsonville
  5:00 pm
Saturday September 26
• HauntFest: A September to Dismember →
  Historic Hopkins Farm, 3717 Fork Shoals Rd, Simpsonville
  2:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Good morning, friends.
  Currently LF a part-cleaner to come in 1 x a week, possibly 2. Very light cleaning, MUST love dogs, (there are two!) Pay is good, Candidates should… (Nextdoor Stonebridge)
• Is there an appliance repair service that you don't have to pay a membership to?
  My washer is not draining and called a couple and they wanted a membership or maintenance plan and I don't want that I just want my washer fixed (Nextdoor Powderhorn)

• Marathon Staffing posted a job opening for Manufacturing Operator in Simpsonville. Apply here.
• SPECTRUM posted a job opening for Retail Sales Specialist - Part-Time in Simpsonville. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Simpsonville here.

🗞 Nearby News

Fountain Inn

• Fountain Inn announces lane closures ahead of downtown road work (foxcarolina.com)
• 2026 Top Prospect Games: Scouting Reports (prepbaseballreport.com)
• Fountain Inn postpones vote on outdoor displays ordinance amendment: City Council Notes (greenvillejournal.com)

Mauldin

• 1 in custody after prank call reporting shooting made to dispatch, deputies say (foxcarolina.com)
• Sooie BBQ, Hispanic Heritage events highlight Upstate SC weekend (greenvilleonline.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: Hold me close John Deere. (Thank you Jenny H. for sending it in!)
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