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Coffee in hand, Simpsonville? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How the Poinsettia Drive detour could change your daily Simpsonville commute.
  • How did Greenville Triumph fall 1–0 in Simpsonville's foul-filled showdown?

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

Today's riddle: What day of the year is trucker's day? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 95 and low of 70 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Saturday: A stray afternoon t-storm, temps: high: 87, low: 69.
  • Sunday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 86 and low of 68 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Poinsettia Drive faces four-week detour as drainage work begins for Downtown Simpsonville Project (whosonthemove.com subscription) — Drivers in Simpsonville should prepare for a four-week detour on Poinsettia Drive as crews install new drainage tied to the Downtown Simpsonville Project. Through traffic between East Curtis Street and Eastview Drive is restricted to local access only, with marked detours via Eastview and Oakland. Expect minor delays and watch for signage and work crews in the downtown area.
   

• Corpus Christi FC Battles Past Greenville for 1-0 Road Victory (oursportscentral.com) — A hard-fought USL League One match in Simpsonville saw Corpus Christi FC edge Greenville Triumph 1–0 at GE Vernova Park, in a game marked by 51 fouls and two red cards. Local fans watched visiting keeper Mason McCready earn a clean sheet and Dominick Bachstein score the lone goal, as Greenville stayed in the playoff hunt despite the narrow home loss.
   

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What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Came out of the Dollar General earlier this evening.
    And look who was on the hood of my brother's Ford Escape. A Praying Mantis! Either that or he wants to be the hood ornament! Though he would have to… (Nextdoor Reedy River)
  • I designed a brain building curriculum for my employees.
    This is made to help the guys with buisness management including: Leadership Basic math Real world scenarios Problem solving And readiness (Nextdoor Hillcrest)
  • Cracker Barrel Old Country Store posted a job opening for Busser in Simpsonville. Apply here.
  • Olive Garden posted a job opening for Bartender in Greenville. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Simpsonville here.

🗞 Nearby News

Fountain Inn

  • Liberty Networking chapter invites local professionals to lunch meeting at The Mill at Fountain Inn (whosonthemove.com)
  • Reedy River String Band headlines musical lineup for 43rd Annual Aunt Het Fall Festival (whosonthemove.com)

Mauldin

  • Army crowns top drill sergeants in first competition since sweeping command restructure (militarytimes.com)
  • Another Upstate Deputy resigns amid Flock Cam investigation (audacy.com)
  • SBJ Unpacks: Why Silver dropped the hammer on Clippers (sportsbusinessjournal.com)

Greenville

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: 10-4, good buddy! (Thank you Jean H. for sending it in!)
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