🌱 Patch AM: Simpsonville rector was a finalist in Florida’s bishop election

Good day Simpsonville! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

• Simpsonville rector was a finalist in Florida's bishop election

Also on today's calendar: HauntFest: A September to Dismember and 7 more events.

Today's riddle: Why are crows so alert and curious? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Sunday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 91 and low of 68 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Monday: Toasty conditions, temps: high: 93, low: 71.
• Tuesday: Variably cloudy; not as hot, with a high of 84 and low of 65 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 process, underscoring Holy Cross's growing regional profile within the wider Episcopal Church.
   

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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

Monday September 14
• Volleyball vs. Hillcrest
  Ruldolph G. Gordon School at Jones Mill Simpsonville, SC 29681
  5:30 pm
• Volleyball @ Rudolph Gordon
  Hillcrest Middle Simpsonville, SC 29681
  5:30 pm
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
Friday September 18
• Night Owls @ Warehouse at Vaughn's →
  Warehouse at Vaughn's, 109 West Trade Street, Simpsonville
  8:00 pm
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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🗓 Events Nearby

Sunday September 13
• Newsies: the Musical →
  The Younts Center for Performing Arts, 315 N Main St, Fountain Inn
  3:00 pm
Monday September 14
• Trivia @ Pickle Yard →
  Mauldin SC
• Spirit Week
  Washington Center Greenville, SC 29607
• Volleyball VS. Beck
  Greenville Middle Academy Greenville, SC 29607
  5:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• It's the second day of allergy medication for my Labrador, and the change is visible;
  she is already calm and happy. We are so happy for her! (Nextdoor River Trace Loop)
• 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)

• Dollar General posted a job opening for ASST STORE MGR in SIMPSONVILLE, SC S00963 in Simpsonville. Apply here.
• Michaels posted a job opening for Seasonal PT Closing Art/Decor Framer in Simpsonville. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Simpsonville here.

🗞 Nearby News

Fountain Inn

• 2026 Top Prospect Games: Scouting Reports (prepbaseballreport.com)
• Fountain Inn postpones vote on outdoor displays ordinance amendment: City Council Notes (greenvillejournal.com)
• Police investigate after person hurt in shooting at Fountain Inn home (foxcarolina.com)

Mauldin

• 1 in custody after prank call reporting shooting made to dispatch, deputies say (foxcarolina.com)
• This Enormous South Carolina Bin Store Has Prices That Seem Too Good To Be True (takingthekids.com)
• Sauer Brands sells its spice business and Richmond plant to Watkins (rvahub.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: They start each day with a cup of caw-fee. (Thank you Curt K. for sending it in!)
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