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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:

  • How you can help upgrade Alder Park's worn basketball court
  • See which Simpsonville restaurants aced August health inspections
  • Planning Sunday fun? Check out this free downtown Simpsonville show

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

Today's riddle: What is the difference between black eyed peas and chick peas? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Sunny, warm and humid, with a high of 88 and low of 64 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Thursday: Mostly sunny and very warm, temps: high: 91, low: 70.
  • Friday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 92 and low of 71 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Leadership Simpsonville class of 2026 launches fundraising campaign to revitalize Alder Park basketball court (whosonthemove.com) — Alder Park's aging basketball court in Simpsonville is set for a major facelift, and local residents are being asked to help fund it. The Leadership Simpsonville Class of 2026 is partnering with the city's Parks and Recreation Department to raise $15,000 for resurfacing, new goals, and safety upgrades, with donations coordinated through the Simpsonville Area Chamber of Commerce.
   

2. Who Made the Grade? Simpsonville's August 2026 Food Inspection Results (thewoodrufftimes.com) — Simpsonville diners can feel confident after August's food inspections, which saw nearly every local restaurant and food business earn an A grade. Only Thai Cuisine on South Main Street received a B, while dozens of familiar spots like Capris of Simpsonville and Pete's of Simpsonville maintained top marks, with full details available in the state's online database.
   

3. Synergy Twins to bring high-energy electric violin show to 1885 Taproom (whosonthemove.com) — Downtown Simpsonville will host a free Synergy Twins electric violin show at 1885 Taproom on September 20 at 2 p.m., giving residents an easy afternoon outing. The performance pairs genre-blending live music with local craft brews, with first-come seating and encouragement to linger downtown to support nearby Simpsonville businesses.
   

4. Registered sex offender was allowed to participate at South Carolina church for decades (blogspot.com) — Brookwood Church in Simpsonville has removed a longtime volunteer after confirming he is a registered sex offender with past convictions, and has tightened its policies for any offenders attending services. The report also raises questions about his involvement with a nearby Gray Court music venue that has hosted youth performers, and how much congregants knew about his background.
   

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💬 Chatter

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  • Lawn Treating & Management
    Tried TruGreen, Turf Boss, Fairway Lawn, Top Turf - none worked - did not show up, did not do backyard, no flag/sign, no advanced notice..I have a… (Nextdoor Waterton)
  • Does anybody recommend a place that is affordable and could possibly do a full brake system on a 2017 Chrysler Pacifica touring for under 1000?
    But I need a second opinion from what I originally got to determine it does need a full brake system. (Nextdoor Jasmine Cove)
  • Food Lion posted a job opening for PT-Center Store Associate in Simpsonville. Apply here.
  • Woodforest National Bank posted a job opening for Teller Retail Banker in Simpsonville. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Simpsonville here.

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: Black eyed peas can sing us a song but chick peas can only hummus one. (Thank you Bev H. for sending it in!)
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